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Monthly Newsletter of

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 305 Washington Street • PO Box 2876 • New Britain, CT 06050-2876

www.htocnb.org

MARCH 2007

GREAT LENT: Please make a sincere effort to

attend more services, to fast, to give alms and to make the journey to the Sacrament of Confession during Great Lent. Fasting for the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is nothing by mouth (food, drink, smoking, etc.) at least from the noontime meal until after Communion. Those who are physically able to are encouraged to fast the whole day.

• Please check the calendar for weekday confession times, also, Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, before and after Vespers. Father also is available by appointment at other times. Please make your Lenten confession before the end of Great Lent, Friday, March 30th.

LENTEN VESPERS: On Sunday after-

noons [all begin at 4:00 p.m.] during the fast Lenten Vespers will be served at various churches through out the Connecticut Deanery. It may seem burdensome but visiting our neighbors brings great joy to the host parish to fill their temple and we get to have fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Lenten Vesper Schedule: Mar. 4th Christ the Savior, Southbury Mar. 11th FORCC Sunday - TBA Mar. 18th Dormition, Stamford Mar 25th Three Saints, Ansonia - Unction April 1st SS. Peter & Paul, Springfield, MA

CLOCKS CHANGE: On Saturday

evening March 10th our country moves clocks ahead one hour to resume Daylight Saving Time. On April 1st, we will move back to our summer schedule for Vespers, with services beginning on Saturday at 5:00 P.M.

SPRING CLEANING: Join us on Satur-

day, March 17th, we will have the annual clean-up of our church in anticipation of the celebration of Holy Week

Archpriest David Koles, Rector 9 Frankie Lane

Terryville, CT 06786 Phone: 860-573-0013

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and Pascha. We begin at 8:30 A.M., and if we get enough help, we are done in a couple of hours. Please offer a stewardship of time.

ONE STEWARDS: March is ONE Stewards

month and the 2007 campaign “Going Above and Be-

yond” has begun. Our parish met our 2006 goal of $2100 even though we lost a few members. For those who increased their contri-bution, THANK YOU!! If you were a contributor to ONE Stewards in the past or are a current “steward” the time has come to step forward and be counted. Our contributions to ONE Stewards goes to support charities,

seminarian scholarships, mission support and the diocesan Youth Rally. Please respond to the ONE Stewards mail-ing when it arrives at your home.

GENERAL CONFESSION: is

normally held on the last Saturday of each month (except for lenten periods), following Great Vespers. All regular communicants should make every effort to attend each General Confession. The next General Confession will be held after Pascha in April.

PARISH COUNCIL: The Parish Council

will meet on Monday, March 26th, at 7:00 P.M

LAZARUS SATURDAY: At the Divine

Liturgy on Lazarus Saturday, March 31st, as is our tradi-tion, we will begin with the Proskomedia (the preparation of the gifts) at 9:00 a.m. Everyone may bring the names of the living & departed (Pomyanik) they pray for to-

gether with a Prosphora to Fr. David for commemoration. If you do not already have a “Pomyaniki” a slip will be provided for you to print the first names of your loved ones. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone, espe-cially our youth, to see a part of the Liturgy done before everyone gets to church.

The March monthly charity collection is

for The Smile Train the world’s leading cleft palate char-ity. 100% of your donation will go towards programs that help children, 0% will go to over-head. The free cleft surgery your donation will help pro-vide, is a true, modern-day medical miracle: it costs as little as $250 and takes as little as 45 minutes. That’s all it

takes to give a desperate child not just a new smile, but a new life. Visit their web site at http://www.smiletrain.org

PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY: We

will be publishing a new Parish Photo Directory. Every-one is asked to come and have their photo’s taken in order to have a complete “picture” of our parish. The date for pictures will be: Friday, April 27 6:00-9:00 PM Saturday, April 28 9:30 AM-4:30 PM Saturday, May 12 9:30 AM-2:30 PM Also, correct addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc. need to be submitted to Fr. David as soon as possible. More information will be posted at church and next month.

“WHEN I WAS SICK YOU CAME TO ME” The following parishioners (and friends) are now homebound or in long-term care facilities. If there are any names missing, please inform Fr. David. The regular schedule of visitations is included on the monthly calendar. Parishioners are welcomed and encouraged to make regular visitations to nursing homes and shut-ins. Our loved ones NEED to feel connected to their parish family.

Newington Care, Newington

Zinaida Sotnick Mary Salina

Ledgecrest Nursing Home, Berlin

Natasha Zaiko Nicholas Zamayduk

Middlewoods, Newington

Jennie Skovich

Brittany Farms, New Britain

Olga Halajko Olga Hallin

Walnut Hill, New Britain

Agnes Makula Olga Skotnicki Mary Cherpak

Jerome Home, New Britain

Sadie Albino Ann Laska

Anna M. Makula Jean Prusik

Arden Courts, Avon

Mildred Dobrowolski

Ingraham Manor, Bristol

Juliana (Eulah) Chesky

Southington Care Center, Southington

Louise Matyczyk Bechum

Woodlake, Tolland

Caroline Skerpan

At Home: Mary Bogdan, Anne Cherpak, Mary Glowacki, Nina Hair, Helen Karabin, Susan Labas, Stella Liwen, Mary Roman, Lillian Maddaluno, Maria Stregotsky, Zenaida Zapatka and Sophia Zardecki.

NEWLY DEPARTED:NEWLY DEPARTED:NEWLY DEPARTED:NEWLY DEPARTED:

PARISH DIPTYCHS

Please remember our departed brothers and sisters in your prayers. John Gedz 66 March 1 1954

Anna Zavadsky 63 March 1 1962

Stephen Prigodich 76 March 1 2002

Stephen Shimko 52 March 2 1912

Conrad Filipchuk March 2 1933

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Zinada Foster (Feb. 9th)

Archdeacon Roman Skvarnaviscius (Feb. 10th) Irene Hetman [Sister of Anna Makula] (Feb. 14th)

Alexander Kornak 81 March 2 1953

Mary Gel 84 March 2 1978

Julia Jazkevich 93 March 2 1999

Child Antonina Vanuk 1 March 3 1920

Nicolai Jazkevich 86 March 3 1983

Isaiah Zablotsky March 5 1951

John Dobosz 77 March 5 1963

Mary Makuch 79 March 5 1973

Benjamin Karanowytch 44 March 6 1996

Elizabeth (Zuk) Zaleski 76 March 6 2000

Helen Finn 86 March 6 2001

John Stepanuk 70 March 7 1919

Child Stephen Wanik 9 mo March 7 1922

Peter Adamovich 48 March 8 1935

William Burak 63 March 8 1960

Helen Panevich 56 March 8 1961

Naum Martinuk 49 March 9 1942

Sophie Gasukewich 92 March 9 1985

Child Michael Muchko 1 March 10 1909

Child Theodore Sonedayik 2 mo March 10 1910

Child Eugenia Shakuna 17 days March 10 1912

Child Constantine Stankevich 23 days March 10 1918

Mary Panish 87 March 11 1997

Paul Krish 56 March 12 1975

Mary Mik 28 March 13 1928

Anastasia Karpie 63 March 13 1955

Michael Lewchick March 13 1985

Child Constantine Petrov 3 March 14 1914

Child Constantine Zdanuk 3 March 14 1914

Catherine Uliasz 97 March 14 2002

Roman Zhardetsky March 15 1915

Thekla Gladky 42 March 15 1937

Alexander Zhdanuk 69 March 15 1942

Anastasia Burak 57 March 15 1952

Tikhon Zuk 72 March 16 1949

Mary (Dobosz) Roman 86 March 16 2000

Stephen Semanchik March 17 1939

Katherine Pravka 41 March 17 1941

Dorothy Bielomizy 63 March 17 1962

Child Michael Semchik 5 March 18 1903

Child Miroslav Halaytso 8 mo March 18 1922

Mary Horbal 67 March 18 1970

Child Evan Bashkevich 1 March 19 1936

Peter Horbal 81 March 19 1975

Paul Kozuch 70 March 20 1966

Katherine Kotek March 20 1989

Mary Kislicki March 21 1970

Mary Stepanuk 34 March 22 1916

Nicholas Halaytso 37 March 22 1926

George Shimchick 74 March 22 1971

George Sachok 85 March 22 1983

Wasyl Szestakow March 22 1986

James Tilley 50 March 23 1964

Mary Romanchuk 86 March 23 1974

Helen Stankievtz March 23 1987

Vasili Ratushinsky 45 March 24 1911

Aleksy Pituk 48 March 24 1930

Mary Zavada 57 March 24 1949

Akulina Kateshenok 76 March 24 1972

Vasili Lazar 23 March 27 1903

Child Anastasia Dyachuk 2 days March 27 1922

Victor Raducha 52 March 27 1942

Ignatz Smoluk 75 March 27 1968

Walter Gedz 87 March 28 2004

John Wlasuk 88 March 29 1975

Child John Verder 6 mo March 30 1918

Mary Eroch 67 March 30 1962

Peter Dyryanka 56 March 30 1971

Casimer Zielinski 75 March 31 1994

FEASTDAYS IN MARCH: Annunciation of the Theotokos (March 25): The Feast of the Annunciation is one of the earliest Chris-tian feasts, and was already being celebrated in the fourth century. There is a painting of the Annunciation in the catacomb of Priscilla in Rome dating from the second century. The Council of Toledo in 656 mentions the Feast, and the Council in Trullo in 692 says that the An-nunciation was celebrated during Great Lent. The Greek and Slavonic names for the Feast may be translated as "good tidings." This, of course, refers to the Incarnation of the Son of God and the salvation He brings. The background of the Annunciation is found in the Gospel of St Luke (1:26-38). The troparion describes this as the "beginning of our salvation, and the revelation of the eternal mystery," for on this day the Son of God became the Son of Man. There are two main components to the Annunciation: the message itself, and the response of the Virgin. The mes-sage fulfills God's promise to send a Redeemer (Genesis 3:15): "I will put enmity between you and the woman, between your seed and her seed; he shall crush your head, and you shall lie in wait for his heel." The Fathers of the Church understand "her seed" to refer to Christ. The prophets hinted at His coming, which they saw dimly, but the Archangel Gabriel now proclaims that the promise is about to be fulfilled. We see this echoed in the Liturgy of St Basil, as well: "When man disobeyed Thee, the only true God who had created him, and was deceived by the guile of the ser-

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pent, becoming subject to death by his own transgres-sions, Thou, O God, in Thy righteous judgment, didst send him forth from Paradise into this world, returning him to the earth from which he was taken, yet providing for him the salvation of regeneration in Thy Christ Him-self." The Archangel Gabriel was sent by God to Nazareth in Galilee. There he spoke to the undefiled Virgin who was

betrothed to Joseph: “Rejoice,

highly favored one, the Lord is

with you; blessed are you

among women! And behold, you

will conceive in your womb and

bring forth a Son, and shall call

His name JESUS. He will be

great, and will be called the Son

of the Highest; and the Lord

God will give Him the throne of

His father David. And He will

reign over the house of Jacob

forever, and of His kingdom

there will be no end.”

In contrast to Eve, who was readily deceived by the ser-pent, the Virgin did not immediately accept the Angel's message. In her humility, she did not think she was de-serving of such words, but was actually troubled by them. The fact that she asked for an explanation reveals her so-briety and prudence. She did not disbelieve the words of the angel, but could not understand how they would be fulfilled, for they spoke of something which was beyond nature. Then said Mary unto the angel, “How shall this be, see-

ing I know not a man?” (Luke 1:34). "And the angel answered and said unto her, "The Holy

Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest

will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who

is to be born will be called the Son of God. And behold,

Elizabeth your cousin has also conceived a son in her old

age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was

called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible.

Then Mary said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord! Let it

be to me according to your word." And the angel de-

parted from her. (Luke 1: 35-38). In his Sermon 23 on the day of the Annunciation, St Philaret of Moscow boldly stated that "the word of the creature brought the Creator down into the world." He explains that salvation is not merely an act of God's will, but also involves the Virgin's free will. She could have refused, but she accepted God's will and chose to cooper-ate without complaint or further questions.

The icon of the Feast shows the Archangel with a staff in his left hand, indicating his role as a messenger. Some-times one wing is upraised, as if to show his swift descent from heaven. His right hand is stretched toward the holy Virgin as he delivers his message. The Virgin is depicted either standing or sitting, usually holding yarn in her left hand. Sometimes she is shown holding a scroll. Her right hand may be raised to indicate her surprise at the message she is hearing. Her head is bowed, showing her consent and obedience. The descent of the Holy Spirit upon her is depicted by a ray of light issuing from a small sphere at the top of the icon, which symbolizes heaven. In a famous icon from Sinai, a white dove is shown in the ray of light. The Annunciation falls during Lent, but it is always cele-brated with great joy. The Liturgy of St Basil or St John Chrysostom is served, even on the weekdays of Lent. It is one of the two days of Great Lent on which the fast is relaxed and fish is permitted (Palm Sunday is the other).

St. Nikolai of Zicha (March 18): "the Serbian Chry-sostom," was born in Lelich in western Serbia on January 4, 1881 (December 23, 1880 O.S.). His parents were

Dragomir and Katherine Velimi-rovich, who lived on a farm where they raised a large family. His pious mother was a major influence on his spiritual development, teaching him by word and especially by example. As a small child, Nicholas often walked three miles to the Chelije Monastery with his mother to attend services there.

Sickly as a child, Nicholas was not physically strong as an adult. He failed his physical requirements when he applied to the military academy, but his excellent aca-demic qualifications allowed him to enter the St Sava Seminary in Belgrade, even before he finished prepara-tory school. After graduating from the seminary in 1905, he earned doctoral degrees from the University of Berne in 1908, and from King's College, Oxford in 1909. When he re-turned home, he fell ill with dysentery. Vowing to serve God for the rest of his life if he recovered, he was ton-sured at the Rakovica Monastery on December 20, 1909 and was also ordained to the holy priesthood. In 1910 he went to study in Russia to prepare himself for a teaching position at the seminary in Belgrade. At the Theological Academy in St Petersburg, the Provost asked him why he had come. He replied, "I wanted to

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be a shepherd. As a child, I tended my father's sheep. Now that I am a man, I wish to tend the rational flock of my heavenly Father. I believe that is the way that has been shown to me." The Provost smiled, pleased by this response, then showed the young man to his quarters. After completing his studies, he returned to Belgrade and taught philosophy, logic, history, and foreign languages at the seminary. He spoke seven languages, and this ability proved very useful to him throughout his life. St Nicholas was renowned for his sermons, which never lasted more than twenty minutes, and focused on just three main points. He taught people the theology of the Church in a language they could understand, and inspired them to repentance. At the start of World War I, Archimandrite Nicholas was sent to England on a diplomatic mission to seek help in the struggle of the Serbs against Austria. His doctorate from Oxford gained him an invitation to speak at West-minster Abbey. He remained in England for three short months, but St Nicholas left a lasting impression on those who heard him. His writings "The Lord's Command-ments," and "Meditations on the Lord's Prayer" impressed many in the Church of England. Archimandrite Nicholas left England and went to Amer-ica, where he proved to be a good ambassador for his na-tion and his Church. The future saint returned to Serbia in 1919, where he was consecrated as Bishop of Zicha, and was later transferred

to Ochrid. The new hierarch assisted those who were suffering from the ravages of war by establishing orphan-ages and helping the poor. Bishop Nicholas took over as leader of Bogomljcki Pokret, a popular move-ment for spiritual revival which en-couraged people to pray and read the Bible. Under the bishop's direction, it also contributed to a renewal of mo-nasticism. Monasteries were restored and reopened, and this in turn revital-

ized the spiritual life of the Serbian people. In 1921, Bishop Nicholas was invited to visit America again and spent two years as a missionary bishop. He gave more than a hundred talks in less than six months, raising funds for his orphanages. Over the next twenty years, he lectured in various churches and universities. When Germany invaded Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941, Bishop Nicholas, a fearless critic of the Nazis, was ar-

rested and confined in Ljubostir Vojlovici Monastery. In 1944, he and Patriarch Gavrilo were sent to the death camp at Dachau. There he witnessed many atrocities and was tortured himself. When American troops liberated the prisoners in May 1945, the patriarch returned to Yugosla-via, but Bishop Nicholas went to England. The Communist leader Tito was just coming to power in Yugoslavia, where he persecuted the Church and crushed those who opposed him. Therefore, Bishop Nicholas be-lieved he could serve the Serbian people more effectively by remaining abroad. He went to America in 1946, following a hectic sched-ule in spite of his health problems which were ex-acerbated by his time in Dachau. He taught for three years at St Sava's Seminary in Libertyville, IL before he settled at St Tikhon's Monastery in South Canaan, PA in 1951. He taught at St Tikhon's and also served as the seminary's Dean and Rector. He was also a guest lecturer at St Vladi-mir's Seminary in NY, and at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. On Saturday March 17, 1956 Bishop Nicholas served his last Liturgy. After the service he went to the trapeza and gave a short talk. As he was leaving, he bowed low and said, "Forgive me, brothers." This was something unusual which he had not done before. On March 18, 1956 St Nicholas fell asleep in the Lord Whom he had served throughout his life. He was found in his room kneeling in an attitude of prayer. Though he was buried at St Sava's Monastery in Libertyville, IL, he had always expressed a desire to be buried in his homeland. In April of 1991 his relics were transferred to the Chetinje Monastery in Lelich. There he was buried next to his friend and disciple Fr Justin Popovich (+ 1979).

Parish Council Minutes

The January 2007 Parish Council meeting was held in the church hall on Monday, January 15, 2007. Warden Michael Wanik called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. A quorum was noted. Father David Koles lead the opening prayer “O Heav-enly King”. Pastor Report Father David indicated that he is just about finished with the “home blessings”. He may have crammed too much in such a short amount of time. He has

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visited 59 homes of a potential 100 homes. He truly enjoyed seeing everybody. Secretary Report Motion to accept the November 2006 min-utes as submitted by Paul Culton/Nancy Martin. Motion car-ried. Financial Report November 2006 Income $10,386.00 Expense $13,429.61 (Large expenses- Icon Payment, discretionary fund, SS deposit for Oct. and Scott’s lawn service) Exp/Inc (3,043.61) November charity $439.00 Friendship Center December 2006 Income $22,866.00 Expense $21,806.50 (Large expenses - Dio. Of Alaska, Project Mexico, OCA pension, SS deposit for Nov, IRS) Inc/Exp $ 1,059.50 December charity $336.00 Warm the Children Budget Summary 2006 Income $162,943.00 Expense $173,062.00 Exp/Inc ($ 10,119.00) All accounts summary 2006 Income $185,039.86 Expense $190,234.74 Exp/Inc ($ 5,194.88) Paul Salina has audited November and December. Motion to accept the audited reports for November and December Diane Polzun/Paul Culton. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS

Strategic Planning Session Activity: Father David did print up a document to the parish and has not had any responses yet. We do need to set up more meetings-perhaps the church school should be first. Many parish council members informed us that they been approached regarding the noise level during services. We are reminded that once “hours” begin that we should all end our conversations and keep our children quiet. Please bring “quiet” toys to church and try to keep all children quiet-especially during the sermon. Roof/gutter/trees: Paul Culton, Paul Salina and George Matyczyk are to come up with some different scenarios and make a recommendation to the parish at the annual meeting. Nominating committee: Diane Polzun presented the proposed 2007 slate. Warden-Paul Salina, Vice-Warden-Paul Culton, Recording Secretary-Phyllis Bartos, Financial Secretary-George Ludko, Treasurer-Nelson Potter, Assistant-Treasurer-Nancy Martin, Auditors-Rosemary Delaney, Dan Bradinini and At large-Marion Bichun, Ellen Santoro, Peter Steffick, Ann Myska, Barbara Burrill, Diane Polzun and Peter Anop. Also Cemetery Trustee Chairman-George Matyczyk (this is 3 yr term). The cemetery committee consists of the Warden, Vice-Warden, Cemetery Trustee Chairman and the Priest. Thank you for a great job to Diane Polzun and Rosemary Delaney. Church Clean up of 12/16 etc… Thank you to all who helped clean up the church in December. A special thanks to Paul Sa-lina and Mae Camerata. Dave Bartos has changed the lights in

the church hall-thanks. Also, thank you to the Karabin’s for the beautiful poinsettias. (Father will announce on Sunday for pa-rishioners who would like the poinsettias to take them and will check with Eva to see if she would like the trees.) A special thank you to Greg Dresko and the carolers who visited the shut-ins. Nina Molchan was so happy to see the carolers. Parish Directory Update: Please give Father David updated demographic information. Paul Salina has spoken with Jeff who has agreed to waive the sitting fee. We are going to try and schedule the sittings for sometime in May-perhaps our col-lege “kids” will be home. Project Management Review: A copy of the project manage-ment list is on file with the secretary. Thank you to Paul Culton for finalizing the insurance policy. From the floor - NEW BUSINESS

2007 Budget Recommendations: A copy is on file with the secretary. Warden Michael Wanik reviewed the proposed budget with the parish council. The 2007 Diocesan Assembly will be in Meriden. Rental income - The front apartment is currently vacant. Mike Wanik is looking to relocate the office area in the apartment or get a separate entrance. Motion to ac-cept the proposed 2007 budget and present it at the annual meeting Paul Salina/Diane Polzun. Motion carried. Thanks to the budget committee for a great job! Charity: Motion to have the UCONN OCF as the charity for February and Smile Train the charity for March by Paul Cul-ton/Barbara Burrill. Motion carried. From the floor:

Mail Box: Paul Culton suggested that the church have a mail box on the property as the garage tenant has no where to leave his payment. It was suggested the tenant mail his payment to our P.O. Box. Generic Envelopes: It was suggested that we have a supply of envelopes on hand for people who may have forgotten theirs-the money counters get many donations and have no way to track them. Barbara Burrill will work on this. IRA: Paul Culton informed us that 2006-2007 that people sev-enty and a half years old and over can donate an IRA to a char-ity and it wouldn’t count as income. He will gather all the de-tails after Pascha. Thanks-you’s: Rosemary Delaney indicated that she writes the thank you notes for the memorial fund and is concerned about the legalities. Father David will check with the OCA. Annual meeting January 28, 2007 after Divine Liturgy Next meeting February 26, 2007 7:00pm A special thank you to Michael Wanik and Jennie Everson for their hard work on parish council. Adjournment Motion to adjourn Paul Culton at 8:28pm. The meeting concluded with the singing of “It is Truly Meet”. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Bartos

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