Sunday Bulletin
December 6, 2015
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 Fax 972-661-1717
www.holytrinity.info
Reverend Father Christopher Constantinides Reverend Father Peter Kostakis
Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes
Reverend Deacon Athanasios “Clint” Sharpley Reverend Deacon Christopher Stern
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COMMUNION ETIQUETTE
If you are either baptized and or confirmed as an Orthodox Christian and
have spiritually prepared to receive Holy Communion, please come up from
the middle aisle of the Church with reverence and humility, row by row, in a
QUIET and ORDERLY fashion, and depart as directed. Please remain
seated in your pews until a council member indicates your row should go
forward. If you are standing in the back of the nave, please wait until all
seated parishioners have gone forward and a council member indicates you
should go ahead.
In receiving Communion, you should place the cloth under your chin, recite your CHRISTIAN NAME, and wipe your mouth after receiving. Women, please remove your lipstick prior to receiving Communion.
THANK YOU!
Michael Gomez, USN
Fr. John Kalantzis, Commander, USN
Konstantinos Kostibas, 2nd Lt. USAF
Chris Krucke, USN
Jeff Lohmann, Lance Corporal, USMC
Ryan Lontos, USNJ
Nicholas D. Patitsas, USN
John Politz, SSgt. US Army
Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF
David Thomas, Staff Sgt. US Army
Dr. Jim Thornton, Commander, USN
Ben Winfrey, US Army
Corey Zarras, ET3 USN
Robert Adler, Commander, USN
Dale Alexander
Michael Artemis, Marines
Dana Ray Austin, USN
Arthur John Athens, Commandant, USMC
Chris Ballas, USN Reserves
Brandon Bell, USAF
Joseph Biasatti, US Army
Michael Bocan-Collins, USN
Joseph Bowley, US Army
Stephen Cariotis, SSgt. USMC
Angelo Carter, 1st Lt., US Army Reserves
Peter Costas, Major USAF
PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
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Sunday, December ,, 015 Hymns at the Small Entrance
RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, SECOND TONE
GREEN BOOK, PAGE 81 – WHEN YOU DESCENDED
PRIEST ENTRANCE HYMN, SECOND TONE
Come let us bow down to Christ and worship Him the Son of God. Save us
O Son of God, who did arise from the dead. We sing to You, alleluia!
RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, SECOND TONE
GREEN BOOK, PAGE 81 – WHEN YOU DESCENDED
HYMN FOR THE HIERARCH, FOURTH TONE
A model of faith and the image of gentleness, the example of your life
has shown you forth to your sheep-fold to be a master of temperance.
You obtained thus through being lowly, gifts from on high, and riches
through poverty. Nicholas, our father and priest of priests, intercede
with Christ our God that He may save our souls.
HYMN FOR THE MEMORIAL, PLAGAL FOURTH TONE
Remember Your servants, O Lord, since You are good, and forgive their every
sin in this life; for no one is without sin, except You who are able to give rest to
the departed.
HYMN FOR THE CHURCH, PLAGAL FOURTH TONE
GREEN BOOK, PAGE 115 – O BLESSED ARE YOU…
KONTAKION OF THE FOREFEAST, THIRD TONE
The Virgin comes today, unto a cave, to give birth ineffably to the Word pre-
eternal. Hearing this, be of good cheer, all earth and its people; glorify Him,
with the angels and the shepherds, whose will was to appear, as a young
Child, the Pre-eternal God.
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Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:17-21
Brethren, obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are
keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give
account. Let them do this joyfully, and not sadly, for that would be
of no advantage to you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a
clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you
the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you
the sooner. Now may the God of peace who brought again from the
dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood
of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you
may do His will, working in you that which is pleasing in His sight,
through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
English Reader: Aliki Pappas Greek Reader: Maryssa Mavrides
Gospel Reading
Luke 13:10-17
At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years;
she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus
saw her, he called her and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your
infirmity." And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was
made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue,
indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people,
"There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days
and be healed, and not on the sabbath day." Then the Lord answered
him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or
his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not
this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
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years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?" As he said this, all
his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the
glorious things that were done by him.
Dec. 6 Nicholas the New Martyr of Asia Minor; Nicholas the
Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
Dec. 7 Ambrose, Bishop of Milan; Athenodoros the Martyr of
Mesopotamia; Righteous Father Gerasimus, Ascetic of Euboia
Dec. 8 Forefeast of the Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy
Theotokos; Patapius the Righteous of Thebes; Apollo,
Tychikos, Sosthenes, Cephas, Epaphroditos, Caesar, &
Onesiphoros, Apostles of the 70
Dec. 9 The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos;
Hannah the Righteous, mother of Samuel the Prophet; Narses
the Martyr of Persia; The Consecration of the Church of the
Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre) in the Holy City of Jerusalem
Dec. 10 The Holy Martyrs Menas, Hermogenes, and Eugraphus;
Thomas the Righteous of Bithynia
Dec. 11 Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople; Luke the New Stylite of
Chalcedon; Holy Martyrs Ascepsia and Aethal; Holy Martyrs
Miracus and Barsabas; Leontios the Righteous of
Monemvasia; The Glorious King Nikephoros Phokas
Dec. 12 Spyridon the Wonderworker of Trymithous; Holy New
Martyr Peter the Aleut
Daily Commemoration of Saints
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Sunday, Dec. 6 St. Nicholas
8:15 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)
1 Year Memorial for Gus Xeros, 2 Year for Katina Xeros & 5 Year for
Effie Yianitsas
17 Year Memorial for Spiros Thomas & 1 Year for Anteope
Nikolopoulos
Parish Council Elections following Divine Liturgy (Community Center)
St. Barbara’s Nameday Luncheon (Community Center)
Catechetical School (Community Center) and Adult Catechetical School (C)
after Holy Communion.
4 - 5:30 p.m. GOYA Basketball Practice
5:30 - 6:45 p.m. GOYA Jr. Girls Basketball Practice
Monday, Dec. 7
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Yarn Guild
Tuesday, Dec. 8
9:30 a.m. Sr. Fellowship Trip to Arboretum (meet in
Community Center)
1:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym)
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms)
7 - 8 p.m. Adult Evening Bible Study (BR)
Wednesday, Dec. 9
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms)
6 p.m. PARAKLESIS (C)
7 p.m. Faith Enrichment (BR)
7 p.m. GOYA (A)
7 - 9:30 p.m. GOYA Baskeball Practice (Gym)
Thursday, Dec. 10
10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Adult Bible Study (BR)
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms)
6:30 p.m. Philoptochos Board Mtg (BR)
7 p.m. Pickleball (Gym)
Friday, Dec. 11
No Activities
Calendar of Events
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Parish Council Schedule
December 6 Jim Dolmas, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Kerry Tassopoulos,
Jimmy Horiates, Tina Yampanis
December 13
Ari Rigopoulos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel,
Sam Torolopoulos, Peter Hronas, Mary LeBrecht
Saturday, Dec. 12 St. Spyridon
8:30 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (C)
10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group (BR)
5 p.m. GREAT VESPERS (C)
6 - 8 p.m. Greek School Christmas Party (Gym)
Sunday, Dec. 13
8:15 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)
Catechetical School (Community Center) and Adult Catechetical School (C)
after Holy Communion. Coffee hosted by AHEPA following Divine Liturgy
(Community Center)
40 Day Blessing for Panagoula Sideris
12 p.m. Sr. Fellowship Christmas Luncheon (Greek Isles
Grille on Royal Lane)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. HTHD Practice - Jr. GOYA
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. HTHD Practice - Sr. GOYA
4 - 5:30 p.m. GOYA Basketball Practice
5:30 - 6:45 p.m. GOYA Jr. Girls Basketball Practice
Christmas Pageant Registration
Grades 2 through 6th are eligible to sign up for roles
in the Nativity Pageant.
Grades 7 through 10 may sign-up as readers.
Please register your child for the pageant by filling out
and submitting the google form: http://goo.gl/forms/INMbvVPRKC
Questions regarding the Nativity Registration can be directed to
Lindsey Petropoulos: [email protected]
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Community Christmas Card
It is the tradition of our Holy Trinity community to
offer the opportunity to share the wonderful greetings
of the Christmas season by placing your name on the
Parish Christmas Card. The card will be mailed to
Holy Trinity parishioners mid-December. Please
complete this form with the names of your family (as
you would like them to appear on the card) and return
the form with your donation by DECEMBER 7, 2015.
Name/s (please print clearly):
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________
Please return to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
by December 7, 2015
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Holy Trinity Greek School
HTGS is undertaking the “Wish Star” project, a program of the
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Greece, (An affiliate of the Make-a-
Wish Foundation International).
ALL HOLY TRINITY FAMILIES ARE
INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
By making a donation, by purchasing a star (or more),
children of all ages may write their name
and wishes for the wish children.
Holy Trinity Greek School will be taking donations during the
Coffee Hour, November 29, December 6, & 13
One star: $3 2 stars: $5
Fill out the stars and return to the Greek School to mail to the
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Greece.
You will receive all information with your purchase!
Let’s all support the ‘Wish Star’!
Currently in Greece, all are facing financial difficulties; however
there are families that also have to deal with the extremely serious
health problems that their children are facing.
The Greek Make-a-Wish Foundation is asking students to support
them by participating in the “Wish Star Program.”
This way they will enrich the fight of less fortunate children
with hope, strength and joy.
www.makeawish.gr
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All the relatives over for Christmas…
What could go wrong?
DVD Available Sundays at the Coffee Hour
beginning this Sunday, November 29, 2015
$20 – to benefit the Holy Trinity Greek School
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MISSION BLANKETS
We are currently communicating with Fr. Alaniz in Anjara, Jordan
about the logistics of sending our 32 blankets to the children of the Mother of
Hope Orphanage where he is the director. As soon as the details have been
arranged we will ship them.
He has sent his blessings and appreciation in advance to all of you
who have contributed to this effort, as well as our entire church. He is
expressing great happiness in anticipation of receiving these "presents" for
the children.
Thank all of you who have given of your time, talent and treasure
toward the orphans in Jordan.
Now, while we start thinking about Christmas shopping, let's
consider adding an orphan to our list. In spring next year we plan to reach
out to a brand new children's home being started in Sierra Leone, West
Africa. This is being done by another Orthodox priest in response to
the aftermath of the Ebola crisis. It will be our 10th shipment, and we thank
God for blessing us so that we in turn, can bless these precious children.
WAYS YOU CAN GIVE:
Ready- made twin blankets
Hand made twin blankets
Gently-used twin blankets
Spools of ribbon or trim
Checks made out to HTGOC (for shipping)
"Mission Blankets" in memo line.
Look for the box in the church hall marked "Mission Blankets."
Contact one of us for any questions or suggestions:
Nancy Hebert 972-679-6956
Karen Antos 214-763-4867
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St. BaSil’S
annual new Year’S DaY
Celebration/Brunch
Everyone is invited to attend the St. Basil
Fellowship's annual celebration in the Arthur L. Sarris
Community Center immediately following Divine
Liturgy on the first day of the new year, Thursday,
January 1, 2016. Our fellowship is honored to host
you, your family, friends and anyone visiting our
parish that day.
If you are new to the community and have
someone in your family named after our patron saint,
St. Basil, please contact Bill Karahal at 972-931-3230,
[email protected] or Basil P. Xeros, 972-991-1166,
[email protected]. It would be an honor to have you or
your family member become a new fellowship
member. There are no membership dues.
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Weekly Bulletin Stewardship Report as of 12/02/15 Contributions received 1/1/15 to 12/02/15
2015 Stewardship Pledges
Number of Pledges
$ 2015 Pledges
$ Contributed to 2015 Stewardship
% of 2015 Pledge Contributed
No Change to Pledge 331 $362,713
Decreased Pledge 112 $102,687
Increased Pledge 232 $387,805
New Pledges 68 $53,950
TOTAL # of Pledges 743 $907,155 $737,051 81.25%
Jim Dolmas Harry Yianitsas
2015 Parish Council President 2015 Stewardship Chairman
Senior Fellowship Annual Christmas Luncheon
Date: Sunday – December 13, 2015
Time: 12:00 p.m. (following Parish Christmas program.)
Place: Greek Isles Grille – Preston & Royal Lane
Cost: $20.00 per person, includes tax & gratuity plus complimentary glass of wine.
Entrée Choices: Lamb Shank, Fish or Chicken*
Advance reservations required by December 9. Please call: Elaine Xeros – 214-348-5725 or Katherine Kazanas – 972-380-2145
*Please advise your entrée preference.
Join the Senior Fellowship for our annual Christmas luncheon to end Holy Trinity’s Centennial year.
We start monthly luncheons or activities next year beginning on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. See you then.
Jan 25 1915 - Alexander Graham Bell Conducts the First Transcontinental Call.
Feb 1 1915 - Armenian Genocide Began - 1,000,000 Massacred over the year: After
the Turks had been driven out of northeastern Turkey by the Russians (WWI), they
began the infamous historical genocide of Armenians living in the region.
Mar 26 1915 - Vancouver Millionaires win Stanley Cup: The Millionaires became the
first team from the Pacific Coast Hockey Association to win the Cup.
Apr 25 1915 - Battle of Gallipoli began: The Gallipoli Campaign was one of the
greatest Ottoman victories during WWI and a major Allied failure.
May 7 1915 - Sinking of the Lusitania: The sinking of the Lusitania was not the
single largest factor contributing to the entrance of the United States into the war
two years later, but it certainly solidified the public's opinions towards Germany.
Jun 5 1915 - Woman can Vote: Denmark amends its constitution to allow women's
suffrage.
Jul 28 1915 - United States Begins Occupation of Haiti: American President
Woodrow Wilson sent 330 U.S. Marines to Port-au-Prince .
Aug 21 1915 - Italy Declares War on Turkey: Further encouraged by the Allied
invasion of Turkey in April 1915, Italy joined the Entente and declared war on
Austria–Hungary on May 23. Fifteen months later Italy declared war on Germany.
Sep 22 1915 - SMU opens: Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas) holds its
1st class.
Oct 13 1915 - 1915 World Series ends: In the 1915 World Series, the Boston Red Sox
beat the Philadelphia Phillies four games to one.
Nov 18 1915 - Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (Dallas, Texas) is chartered. 100
years of history is begun by just a handful of immigrant families willing to sacrifice
for their faith. Oh, and by the way, the familiar Coca Cola bottle was born on this
very same week!
Dec 12 1915 - Frank Sinatra is born. Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, the
only child of Italian/Sicilian immigrants
Happy 100th Anniversary Holy Trinity! Now what? What got us to this point? How
did we keep moving forward? What was it that moved our community to continue
to grow?
Commitment - Commitment to our faith. Commitment to our culture.
Commitment to our future. We just celebrated the commitment of those that came
before us. 50 or 100 years from now, what commitment will be celebrated? What
will we give the future generations to celebrate about?
Let’s not disappoint those future generations. Let’s be committed.
1915 - A Year to Remember By Harry Yianitsas, 2015 Stewardship Chairman
