Sunday Bulletin
February 15, 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
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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!
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
Raymond Walser, LTC, US Army
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
Michael Gomez, USN
PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
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Sunday, February 5,, 015, Hymns at the Small Entrance
Resurrection Hymn at the Entrance, 3rd Mode
Green Book Page 83 - Let the heavens rejoice…
Priest Entrance Hymn, 2nd Mode
Come let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us, O Son
of God, who did arise from the dead, as we chant to you
“Alleluia.”
Resurrection Hymn, 3rd Mode
Let the heavens rejoice…
Hymn of the Church, Plagal 4th Mode
Green Book Page 115 - O Blessed are you…
Kontakion of Triodion, 1st Mode
O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world
will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment
Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will
become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never
dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most
just.
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Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2
Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if
we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this
liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.
For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's
temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to
eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak
man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning
against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is
weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my
brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to
fall.
Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our
Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am
not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my
apostleship in the Lord.
English Reader: Aiden Voicu
Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the
holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before
him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one
from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he
will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the
king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you
gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked
and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and
you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did
we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And
when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe
you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And
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the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of
the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to
those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire
prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave
me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger
and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick
and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer,
'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or
sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer
them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these,
you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment,
but the righteous into eternal life."
Feb. 15 Onesimus the Apostle of the 70; Eusebius the Righteous of
Syria; Our Righteous Father Anthimus the Elder of Chios
Feb. 16 Pamphilus the Martyr & his Companions; Flavianos, Patriarch
of Constantinople; Romanos the Younger
Feb. 17 Theodore the Tyro, Great Martyr; Mariamne, sister of Apostle
Philip; Righteous Auxentius, Pious Kings Marclanus and
Pulcherias; Theodore the New Martyr of Byzantium;
Hermogenes (Germogen), Patriarch of Moscow
Feb. 18 Leo the Great, Pope of Rome; Agapetus the Confessor, Bishop
of Sinai; Flavian the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
Feb. 19 The Holy Apostles of the Seventy Philemon, Apphia,
Archippus, and Onesimus; Philothei the Righteous Martyr of
Athens; Niketas the Younger
Feb. 20 Leo, Bishop of Catania; Agathus, Pope of Rome; Bessarion the
Great
Feb. 21 Timothy the Righteous; John III, Patriarch of Constantinople;
Eustathius, Bishop of Antioch; Zachariah, Patriarch of
Jerusalem;
Daily Commemoration of Saints
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Sunday, February 15 Godparent Godchild Sunday
8:15 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)
11:30 a.m. DOP Scholarship Mtg. (BR)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (A)
NO Catechetica l Schoo l and NO Adult Catechetica l Schoo l (C)
after Holy Communion. Godparent Godchild Luncheon
immediately following Divine Liturgy (Community Center)
40 Day Blessing for Andrew George Chiagouris (Mother Amanda)
40 Day Blessing for Julia Papacostas (Mother Bethany)
40 Day Blessing for Zoe Sophia Vassilakos (Mother Elissa)
40 Day Blessing for Anna Elizabeth Aurentz (Mother Keisha)
Monday, February 16 President’s Day
OFFICE CLOSED
Tuesday, February 17
9 a.m. Sr. Fellowship Trip to Perot Museum
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym)
5 - 8:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms)
6:30 p.m. Parish Council mtg. (A)
Wednesday, February 18
5 - 8:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms)
6 p.m. PARAKLESIS (C)
7 p.m. Faith Enrichment (BR)
7 p.m. Philoptochos General Mtg. (A)
Thursday, February 19
10:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study (BR)
5 - 6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms)
7 p.m. Illumine Our Hearts Bible Study (BR)
7 - 9 p.m. Pickleball (Gym)
Calendar of Events
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Friday, February 20
No Activities
Saturday, February 21 2nd Saturday of the Souls
8:30 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)
5 p.m. Great Vespers (C)
7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Centennial Event - Nafpaktian Dance
(Community Center)
Sunday, February 22 Sunday of Cheesefare
8:15 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym)
5 p.m. Forgiveness Vespers (S)
Catechetical School and Adult Catechetical School (C) after Holy
Communion. Coffee hosted by NTOM for OCMC immediately following
Divine Liturgy (Community Center)
10 Year Memorial for Sophia Chotas
40 Day Blessing for James Ulysses Patts (mother Angela)
NO CATECHETICAL CLASSES TODAY
(Children or Adult)!
Classes will resume at the regular time
next Sunday, February 22nd.
Parish Council Schedule
February 15
Jim Dolmas, Dimitri Tsevoukas,
Kerry Tassopoulos, Jimmy Horiates, Tina Yampanis
February 22
Ari Rigopoulos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel,
Sam Torolopoulos, Peter Hronas, Mary LeBrecht
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“Therefore go and
make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them
in the name of the
Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to
obey everything I have
commanded you. And
surely I am with you
always, to the very end
of the age.”
Please Join Us For The Annual
Godparent/Godchild Luncheon!
Following the Divine Liturgy on
February 15, 2015
Godchildren ask your Godparent to
Attend the Divine Liturgy with you to
reaffirm your baptism.
Godparents ask your Godchild to
attend the Divine Liturgy with you
to reaffirm their baptism.
Adults: $7.00
Children: $5.00
5 years – 12 years old
(Children under 4 years old are free)
A photographer will be available
for photos
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St. Barbara Ladies Philoptochos Society
WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
at
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
13555 Hillcrest Rd.
Dallas, Texas
Forgiveness
Transforming Wounds into Wisdom
Cynthia Kostas Masters of Theological Studies, Holy Cross School of Theology.
Lecturer in Orthodox and denominational Churches throughout the
United States. Leads the non-profit Photophoros, a Ministry of the
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver.
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REGISTRATION FORM:
Philoptochos Lenten Retreat
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
8:30 A.M. Registration & Coffee
9:00 A.M. - Matins
9:30 A.M. - Welcome
Presentations Lunch Presentations
3:00 P.M. Closing Prayers
REGISTRATION FEE: $20.00
Includes Lunch
REGISTER ON-LINE:
lentenretreat2015.eventbrite.com
or mail form to: Marilyn Martin
7531 Greenbrier Dr.
Dallas, TX 75225
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NAME:__________________________________________________
PHONE:_________________________________________________
EMAIL:__________________________________________________
CHECK ENCLOSED - $20.00
Make check payable to: Philoptochos
Questions - Call Marilyn at 972-974-5560
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The Centennial
MARCH 25TH CELEBRATION
in honor of The Feast of the Annunciation &
Greek Independence Day
Sunday, March 29, 2015 – Luncheon & Program begin
immediately following Divine Liturgy
Adults $12 Children $6
Reservations for tables of 8 or 10 and ticket sales begin March 1.
George Nikolopoulos Endowment Scholarship
Applications are now available for the 2014-15 Academic school
year. Deadline for submission is April 30th. Information for
applicants and applications are available on the Greek School
website. For questions, contact Billy Karant at
[email protected] or Presvytera Alexandra Poulos at
Holy Trinity Greek School of Dallas IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek
Levels A1, A2, & B1 are scheduled at our school on May 19th,
2014. Anyone interested in higher levels may be accommodated
on May 20 or 21. Candidates must express their interest to take a
test to our school no later than March 1, 2015. Registration must
be completed by March 20th.
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Please join HTA & HTGOC Centennial Committee
For our 15th Annual Spiro Augustus Memorial Golf Outing
Monday, May 11th, 2015
1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
$150 per player
(rain or shine)
Brookhaven Country Club A premier Dallas golf destination
When it comes to world-class Dallas golf courses, it simply gets no better than
Brookhaven Country Club! With 54 incredible holes of golf on three unique
courses, Brookhaven offers spectacular golf for every level of player. The
world-class driving range, reported to be the largest in Texas, and the five
acres of practice bunkers and greens, provide the ideal place to play! We will
be playing on the Championship Course!
Includes: Greens fee, golf cart, range balls, lunch and BBQ dinner,
non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.
Call HTA to reserve your spot at 972-490-7060
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Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Join the Senior Fellowship on:
Date: Tuesday – February 17, 2015
Bus Departs: 9:45 a.m. Bus Returns: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 per person
Includes: Entrance to Museum* & Transportation
Note: *Additional fee for special exhibits.
Lunch: On own - either at Perot Museum’s Café or
spend more time looking at the exhibits and have lunch after returning to the church.
Reserve your seat by February 12. Please call:
Helen Zournas at 214-363-7490 or
Annette Dempsey at 214-366-4226
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MISSION BLANKETS
Once again, thank you so much to everyone who
contributed to the supply of blankets and shipping funds that went
to Lesichovo Village Orphanage in Bulgaria. See the photo of Directress, Mrs.
Borisova, opening the boxes. They arrived just in time for Christmas and each
child received a blanket.
Our last shipment just went out on February 6th to the resident
children of St. Basil's Academy in New York. We now want to send five more
blankets to their college age students. The blankets will be sent as soon as they
are ready.
For our 8th mission, a few suggestions have been made and we are
open to more ideas for children's homes, especially in poor countries. Your
recommendations are welcomed.
Come visit us on Ministry Sunday, March 22.
Ways you can give:
Ready- made twin blankets
Handmade twin blankets
Gently-used blankets, twin
Checks made out to HTGOC (for shipping) with "Mission Blankets" in
memo line
Contact one of us for questions, suggestions and donations:
Nancy Hebert 972-679-6956
Kristie Cimino 214-334-6485
Karen Antos 214-763-4867
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Reverend Protopresbyter Christopher Constantinides, Presiding Priest
Reverend Deacon Peter Kostakis, Assistant
Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes Reverend Deacon Clint Sharpley
2015 Parish Council
Members
1. Jim Chappel
2. Jim Dolmas (President)
3. Christina Hochleutner
4. Jimmy Horiates (Recording Secretary)
5. Peter Hronas
6. Tasos Kaiafas (Vice President)
7. Mary LeBrecht
8. Matt Naftis (Corresponding Secretary)
9. Fotis Papanicolaou
10. Ari Rigopoulos
11. Wade Stephens
12. Kerry Tassopoulos
13. Sam Torolopoulos (Treasurer)
14. Mary Ann Trapalis
15. Dimitri Tsevoukas
16. Alin Voicu
17. Tina Yampanis
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Jim Dolmas Harry Yianitsas
2015 Parish Council President 2015 Stewardship Chairman
THE HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE WELCOMES YOU!
The Holy Trinity Bookstore/Library and Gift Shop is
quaint, peaceful and a must visit after the Divine Liturgy.
We are featuring the books titled “Rejoice Panagia,” the
“Akathist Hymn collection” of books and “Christ’s Comfort for
Those Who Sorrow” by Anthony M. Coniaris. You may also wish
to consider a popular book titled “Heavenly Banquet” that explains our Divine
Liturgy. Many prayer books and “The Orthodox Study Bible” are important to
have at home for every Orthodox Christian. New books are arriving in
February.
The hand-made byzantine jewelry from Gallery Byzantium in sterling
silver and gold is exquisite, and would make excellent gifts for any
occasion. We also have the Bob Munro porcelain collection of our Church that
would make lovely gifts for your home.
Other items include wedding crown holders, beautiful icons from the
Monastery that have been blessed by the Priests and Monks, greeting cards,
children’s books, CD’s, and ribbon crosses.
We thank our many parishioners who have donated books to the
Bookstore Library. Come in and browse around for a while!
Your Bookstore Team: Mary Zotos, Betty Boyd, Alin Voicu, and Mary & John Benson
Open Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m
and Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00
Weekly Bulletin 2015 Stewardship Report as of 2/11/15
2015 Stewardship Pledges
Number of Pledges
$ 2015 Pledges
$ Contributed to 2015 Stewardship
% of 2015 Pledge Contributed
No Change to Pledge 387 $455,354
Decreased Pledge 108 $94,876
Increased Pledge 177 $302,451
New Pledges 22 $35,840
TOTAL # of Pledges 694 $888,520 $158,952 17.89%
Contributions received 1/1/15 - 2/11/15 for 2014 Stewardship Campaign
I’ve spent the last many months
coaxing, cajoling and hopefully
entertaining us with random stories
that somehow get bent and twisted
into a stewardship lesson. But when
it comes down to it, we must all ask
ourselves how, and how much to
give of our time, talent and treasure.
On the other hand, some do not
respond to the call to give. Some
want or need more reasons to give.
Instead of answering why we should
give of our time, talent, and treasure,
let’s ask the opposite uncomfortable
question. At great personal risk and
perhaps risking what great things
we have achieved together these last
few years, here they are.
The top 10 reasons NOT to give to
your church:
10. You are depending on your own
ability - We can achieve salvation on
our own, right?
9. You think you are being coerced
to give – We don’t want our arm to
be twisted, do we?
8. You don’t belong to God yet -
How do you give up yourself to
Him then? He’s been there since
your baptism.
7. You don’t understand what
Christ did for you - Weak faith and
weak convictions make a weak
steward.
6. You have to give grudgingly -
Nobody wants to hold a grudge
against His Church, hmmm?
5. You don’t believe we give most
what we love most - Ask a parent
how much of their life they give to
their children.
4. You don’t believe in the principle
of sowing and reaping - Basic
farming and investment sense just
works here.
3. You don’t know why God blesses
you financially. What good is the
tool of treasure, when it sits around
un-utilized? Doesn’t it rust and
crumble away?
2. You don’t understand what
generosity does - How good does it
really feel to give?
1. You don’t understand that the
why is greater than the what - Do
you understand why we need to
give, or are you still stuck with what
the giving is for?
As we continue to submit our 2015
pledge cards, please prayerfully
consider that the why is truly greater
than the what. Consider your
blessings of time, talent and treasure
and how you can give them back to
His church.
10 Reasons By Harry Yianitsas, Stewardship Chairman
