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1200 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD – NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70122
FIRST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
Volume 7, Issue 5 May 2017
LIGHT, JOY, AND HOPE
Father George Wilson
CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!
Last month we gathered in the Cathedral anxiously awaiting the
light from the Paschal candle that represents the light of our Lord
Jesus Christ. As we heard the hymn: “Δεῦτε λάβετε φῶς” (Come
receive the light), we lifted our candle to receive the flame. We
were reminded to prayerfully wait as the light made its way
throughout the darkened Nave.
If you were sitting in the choir loft, you could see it all
begin with just one point of light from the Paschal candle. Then,
there were six more as our acolytes distributed the light
throughout the Cathedral. As more and more candles were lit, the
room slowly became illumined. This is a wonderful reminder that as
the light of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was distributed to
the faithful, the darkness was broken and slowly disappeared.
Our Lord offers His illumination to us. With the completion of
the service of Resurrection Matins (Ὄρθρος), we entered into a new
day at midnight and the opportunity to focus on our relationship
with our Lord. A question posed in the darkened Cathedral was: Will
our new day be a new day in Christ?
This is a common spiritual ideal for us Christians: to
experience the unending light of the Lord and allow it to illumine
and brighten our souls. In John 8:12 Jesus reminds
THE FLAME HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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PARISH REGISTRY Celebrations, Milestones, Comfort, and
Support
BAPTISM April 23, 2017 Daphne Lemonia Toras
Daughter of Emily (Gelpi) and Elftherios Toras Godparents: Maria
and Andonis Stefanias
FUNERAL
April 27, 2017 Argyro A. Stratis
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us saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall
not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Our Lord does
not want us to remain in the darkness of the world. The Evangelist
Matthew taught: “the people who sat in darkness have seen a great
light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death
Light has dawned.” (Matthew 4:16)
The darkness that Matthew speaks of is a world with no hope and
only passing and fleeting attempts at joy. The dawning light is the
Light of Christ, which brings with it true joy. Our Lord tells us
in John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may
be in you, and that your joy may be full.” He promised a life of
joy, which by definition is the opposite of misery, unhappiness,
sorrow, grief. Saint Paul teaches the Romans: “May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power
of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13)
Our Lord desires us to receive and be illumined by His Light so
that we may be filled with the joy that only He can provide and
with that the Grace of God through the Holy Spirit that will
fortify our hope.
I pray that our Lord allows His Grace to bless you with His joy
lifting you above any difficulty or misery. Χριστὸς ἀνέστη!
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 1200 Robert E. Lee
Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
504.282.0259 – Fax 504.283.5586 holytrinitycathedral.org
Liturgical Services Sundays – Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy
10:00 am Weekdays (when scheduled) 9:00 am
Clergy Reverend Father George Wilson
[email protected] 504-282-0259
Chanters: Demetrios Golfos, Demetrios Pappas, and Stavros
Savvaides Choir Director: Alex Tiliakos
2017 PARISH COUNCIL President: Barbara Stavis Wolf 1
st Vice President: Nicholas S. Bouzon
2nd
Vice President: W. Paul Andersson Treasurer: Nektarios
Christakis Secretary: Maria Anastasiou Members: Ares Christakis,
MD; Angela Fyssas-Lear; Nick Moustoukas, MD; Panagiotis Patselikos;
Steven E. Psarellis; and Ginny Zissis
The Flame: Editor, Victoria Catsulis
EDUCATION Greek School: Instructor, Fay Kalergi Hymnology:
Instructor, Viki Moustoukas Sunday Church School following Holy
Communion
Director: Patrick Latour
ORGANIZATIONS Acolytes and Readers
Coordinator: Vladimir Ammons AHEPA: President, Lance von Uhde,
III Daughters of Penelope
President: Denise Ammons
Education, Culture, and Youth Ministries Chairman: Steven E.
Psarellis
GOYA Coordinator: Presvytera Harriet Wilson President: Pantelis
Patselikos Advisors: Alex Korominas, Despina Patselikos,
and Donna Venturatos Hellenic Dancers Coordinator, Mathoula
Bilalis Holy Trinity Soccer: Co-Directors, Angela Fyssas- Lear and
Katerina Sutton HOPE/JOY (age 11 and under)
Coordinator: Vicki Mantikos McCallef Advisors: Angeliki
Frezoulis and Sina Grass
Philoptochos: President, Cathy Vial PTA: President, Evagelia
Vatakis Real Estate Committee Chairperson: Christ Kanellakis St.
Markella of Chios President: Maria Anastasiou
Support: Secretary, Victoria Catsulis Maintenance: Dimitri
Vatakis
PTA COMMUNION BREAKFAST ATTENDEES
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE MAY 2017
Δεΰτε λάβετε το φώς…” are inspirational words that mark the
start of the Resurrection Orthros and prepare the faithful for the
celebration of Pascha that culminates the Lenten journey. The
beauty of Holy Trinity Cathedral combined with the sounds of the
priest, choir, chanters and congregation singing Χριστός Ανέστη is
emotional and engulfs us in feelings of sadness and joy. We are
saddened because of Christ’s suffering but joyous that Jesus
trampled death, rose from the dead, and showed us the path to
salvation. We now go forward in the year knowing God’s love is with
us, and we strive each day to be worthy and to show our love for
one another.
Guidance is provided in the words said after His Resurrection -
“And Jesus said to them, go into all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be
saved….” Mark 16:15-16. We celebrate the Resurrection and strive to
share the good news of the Gospel in all we do and with all those
we meet so that we can spread the word and love of Jesus to all
those around us and all who come seeking the word in our
church.
This month we will recognize the success of the Sunday Church
School and Greek School teachers and students with presentation of
certificates on May 14. Then, we proceed with the preparations for
the annual Greek Festival, which is a time when we share the truth
of our faith, the traditions and foods of our heritage, and the
beauty and history of our church with the greater New Orleans
Community. Thank you all for sharing in fellowship at the many
workshops and celebrating this major event of our community by
participating in the Festival.
Χριστός Ανέστη! Barbara Stavis Wolf - Parish Council
President
ACCLAIMED CHILDREN’S AUTHOR VISITS HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Holy Trinity welcomed on Sunday, April 23, Greek-American
children’s book author, Demetra Tsavaris-Lecourezos, who wrote the
Young World Travelers Series. Copies of her two well-known
children’s books were available for sale and book signing. The
first book, Young World Travelers and the Magical Crystal Globe,
kicks off a children’s adventure from Tarpon Springs, Florida, to
Queens, New York, incorporating concepts of magic, as well as
sharing, manners, compassion, empathy, integrity, and more. The
second book, Ready, Set, Opa!, is about a group of children, who
travel the world on many exciting journeys, along with their
magical crystal globe. The books received high reviews and several
awards and serve as a reference library of places to visit,
cultures, architecture, currency, food, and music of other lands. A
portion of the book sale proceeds went to Holy Trinity
Cathedral.
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PASCHAL FELLOWSHIP AND AGAPE SERVICE MARK HOLY AND GREAT
PASCHA
The Resurrection Divine Liturgy, which concluded at 2:00 am on
April 16, was followed by a fellowship gathering in the gymnasium.
The congregants and visitors that attended enjoyed the delicious
soups prepared and served by Theodore Bozinis, George Korominas,
and Dimitri Vatakis.
Later, at noon on Holy and Great Pascha Sunday, the beautiful
Agape Vespers was held. The Gospel was read in several languages.
Participants included Denise Ammons - English, Billie Andersson -
French, Paul Andersson - German, Yuila Koublitskaia - Modern
Russian, Simona Manolache - Romanian, Andreja Popovic - Serbian,
Virginia Pepis - Modern Greek, and Anna Sher - Church Slavonic. The
annual HOPE & JOY Pascha Egg Hunt followed on the Cathedral
grounds as did a reception in the Hellenic Cultural Center.
Cathy Vial extends a special thank you to all, who joined in
decorating the kouvouklion for Holy Friday services. It was
absolutely beautiful and added so much to the solemn service.
Kai tou Xronou!
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Jesus the Good Shepherd icon is truly a beloved icon for the
Holy Trinity Community. Installed on a track, the icon served as
the Holy Door to the altar in the renovated little church. Father
John Zografos, the local priest in 1932 and again from 1934 to
1938, painted the Good Shepherd, as well as many other icons for
Holy Trinity during his time in New Orleans. Conservation expenses
were donated by Evelyn Poulos in memory of her parents, Mary Urania
and Harry Fotiades; sister, Joan Fotiades; and her husband, John
Anastasios Poulos. Evelyn, currently of Houston, Texas, was
baptized in the little church as were her sisters, Julie and Joan
Fotiades. One of her favorite photographs is of her baptism in
which the icon of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd enriches the
image. In order to remediate any damage from the light that filters
through the foyer doors, the Archives Committee will remove the
icon for storage in the Icon Room for the next several months.
Thank you, Evelyn, for your very special gift.
The historic Sacramental Journal of baptisms with dates from
1882 was very seriously damaged in the waters of Hurricane Katrina.
With the leadership of Dina Vatranis, the conservation efforts
began in 2010 and have continued since then. After initially drying
out the pages and saving them from further damage, the Committee
focused on revealing the lost writing that was obscured because of
the water and especially because of the mold. With the financial
help from the community this year, Toth Imaging applied specialized
imaging techniques, which actually showed valuable text. Next steps
are to conserve the cover for exhibition.
TThhaannkk yyoouu vveerryy mmuucchh ffoorr aallll yyoouurr
MMeemmoorriiaall GGiiffttss..
Mayy TThheeiirr MMeemmoorriieess BBee EEtteerrnnaall.. ““Αἰωνία
ἡ μνήμη”
Cornelia and John Koniditsiotis for Nicholas Kardoulias
Following the annual PTA Communion Breakfast, parishioners of
all ages took time to make palm crosses for Palm Sunday services.
Gail Psilos was instrumental in organizing and overseeing this
ministry.
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS INCLUDES CHURCH SERVICE AND FELLOWSHIP
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"A NIGHT WITH ARETI" CONCERT STRIKES HAPPY CORD WITH
AUDIENCE
The ECYM Committee extends a most heartfelt thank you to all
patrons, who contributed in making the Areti Ketime concert such as
success Saturday evening, April 22, 2017. Also, a special thank you
is given to the committee members for their time and effort, as
well as the sponsors. Without their financial backing, the
organizers were unable to present the event. Surely, Areti's
beautiful rendition of the most precious traditional "Greek blues"
songs still tugs at the heartstrings of those fortunate enough to
attend. Below are pictures taken by Donna Venturatos that evening,
as well as at the workshop that Areti graciously held at the
Hellenic Cultural Center for the Holy Trinity parishioners on the
following day.
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Thank you to Angie Kringas, Cathy Vial, and Argie Kleamenakis
for providing refreshments.
Maria Anastasiou and Georgia Zervoudis presented a program on
"Creative Decorations."
Reminder: Bring in items for the Philoptochos Food Drive. The
collection basket is set up in the Coffee Room.
Philoptochos Retreat
Attending the retreat were Karen Clark, Angie Kringas, Faith
Kyame, Marcelle Orkoulas, Mary
Pepps, Kathy Tsatsoulis, Cathy Vial, Presvytera Harriet Wilson,
Ginny
Zissis, and the bus driver.
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PHILOPTOCHOS OFFICERS
2017-2018
Cathy Vial, President
Cornelia Koniditsiotis, 1st Vice President
Elaine Nugent, 2nd Vice President
Mary Kontos, Treasurer
Koula Vennis, Recording Secretary
Faith Kyame, Corresponding Secretary
Connie Tiliakos, Past President
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HOLY TRINITY PTA - JUNIOR NEOLEA HELLENIC DANCERS UPDATES
Members of the Junior Neolea Hellenic Dancers and Holy Trinity
Cathedral GOYA performed nine (9) traditional folklore dances for
240 special need clients at Magnolia Community Services on
Thursday, April 13, 2017. The HTC dance troupe included Olivia
Commagere, Nicholas Marathonitis, Stella Vatakis, Panayiota
Vatakis, Danielle Venturatos, and James Venturatos. Their
performance, which coincided with an Easter event, brought smiles
to the audience, who listened joyfully to the beat of the Greek
music and the children's rhythmic dancing. The dancers also
participated in a hand motion dance that allowed wheelchair clients
an opportunity to dance along with them. The young HTC ambassadors
received much gratitude and appreciation for their selfless display
of love to others. Special thanks are extended to Donna Venturatos,
who chaperoned the GOYANS, and to Haydee Loukia Enriquez, who was
the DJ for the dancers. The joint efforts of both groups made this
venture possible.
HOLY TRINITY PTA SCHEDULE
May 7 Last meeting for the 2016-2017 academic year—after Divine
Liturgy
May 14 Greek School and Sunday Church School reception and
election of PTA officers
JUNIOR NEOLEA HELLENIC DANCERS SCHEDULE
Upcoming dance practices for the 2017 Greek Festival will follow
usual Saturday morning times.
Additional practices will be on Thursdays May 6 and May 13, as
well as the week of the Festival. Details on the extra practices
will be posted later in upcoming emails and the PTA Facebook
page.
As the 2016-2017 academic year comes to a close, PTA President
and Junior Neolea Hellenic Dancers Coordinator Evagelia Vatakis
thanks the ECYM Committee for their inspiration and support, her
PTA officers for their commitment, all families for their
participation, the special volunteers for their continued
assistance, and especially the children of the community for their
enthusiastic involvement throughout the year in the Greek School
and Sunday Church School special events and activities. All HTC-PTA
efforts focus on the children, who represent the next generation of
the community. Evagelia attests that it is a rewarding experience
to accomplish goals that are accompanied by smiles of gratitude and
warm hugs from the children. Furthermore, she wishes good luck to
the future officers and remarks what a pleasure it was for her to
collaborate throughout the year with all community organizations in
addition to the Greek School and Church Sunday School staff and
students. Kalo kalokairi na exete oloi!
NOTE TO PARENTS: Sunday Church School and Greek School
commencements are slated for Sunday, May 14, 2017, which is also
Mother’s Day! GOYA will distribute flowers to all mothers. Please
mark your calendars and plan on attending church that day.
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GOYA CORNER
Holy Trinity GOYA jumped into spring with participation in the
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival on both the local level and
the district level in Pensacola, Florida. Vlad Caus and Stella
Vatakis advanced and will travel with their families to Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida, for the Metropolis Festival. The Holy Trinity
Cathedral family wishes them the very best! Vlad, Stella, and
Pantelis Patselikos are pictured (right) with their supporters at
the District SJCOF.
In February members caught beads and “passed a good time” at the
Annual Mardi Gras Parade Party and then collected bags of beads to
donate to the Magnolia School. Many thanks to all, who donated
beads for this service project!
GOYANs also were active in the Greek Independence Day program.
They danced with the Junior Neolea Hellenic Dancers, participated
in the actual Greek School presentation, and ran the beverage
booth.
During Great Lent and Pascha members served as Aspile readers
during the Salutations to the Theotokos, stuffed eggs for the
Pascha egg hunt, wrapped the red eggs, and performed Greek
folkdances with the Junior Neolea for the residents of Magnolia
(see HTC-PTA article). Volleyball practices, which helped hone
athletic skills, ended the last of April, freeing time for Greek
Festival preparations and dance practices. The year will draw to a
close with the elections of new officers at a noon meeting on May 7
in Room 210 and the end of the year BBQ Swim Party at 3:00 pm on
June 10. GOYANs are asked to save the date!
If you are a member of the church in grades 6 – 12, you are a
member of GOYA! Contact the Cathedral office to be added to the
email list.
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YOUTH HYMNOLOGY LENDS VOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO LENTEN SERVICES
The youth of Holy Trinity Cathedral chanted beautifully for
three services during the Lenten season, including the Saturday of
Lazarus on April 8, Palm Sunday on April 9, and Holy Saturday on
April 15. The community was also blessed to have nine teens read
the Prophesies on Holy Saturday.
The Youth Hymnology program, which concludes its fourth year, is
open to all children of the community. During the school year
immediately following Holy Communion and prior to Sunday Church
School, students of all ages
gather in the classroom area to learn hymns from the Divine
Liturgy. In addition to chanting the hymns in Greek and English,
they discuss the meaning of the words, origins of the hymns,
placement of the hymns in the Liturgy, and Bible reference. Holy
Trinity youth have become more comfortable singing the music and
often are seen chanting softly during services. Director Viki
Moustoukas is immensely proud of the special children and thankful
for the support of Father George, the ECYM Committee, parents,
grandparents, teachers, choir members, and chanters. During the
summer please encourage your children to sing along during the
Liturgy to reinforce what they have learned. The group looks
forward to continuing this beautiful ministry in the fall.
Save the Date 100th Birthday Celebration
in honor of
Mary Pepps
given by her children and grandchildren
Saturday, July 29, 2017 (a little early)
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana
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2017 Vacation Church School
Feasts of the Theotokos: Traveling on the Ark of Salvation
9:00 AM until 1:00 PM Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 16
at Holy Trinity Cathedral
All children ages 3 (potty trained) through Middle School are
encouraged to attend the annual Vacation Church School Program.
This year the dates for VCS are June 12 – 16. (Apostles Fast) The
day begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 1:00 pm. Cost is $10 per
child or $25 per family for 3 or more children. Children will be
provided a morning snack and meal drinks but are asked to bring
their lunch each day. They will receive a special t-shirt to wear
on Friday at the Evening Program. Please note that the Middle
School Program is different and separate from the Elementary
Program. Also, High School students are welcome to assist for
community service hours. A registration table will be in the hall
for you to register your child/children.
If you have any questions, please contact Presvytera Harriet at
[email protected] or call 504-941-7681.
Deadline for registration is June 1, 2017.
Registration Fee: $10 per child or $25 per family Includes
t-shirt, materials, and drinks for lunch
Students should bring their own a lunch each day.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 10:20 am Morning Prayers
10:20 am - 11:20 am Classroom Lesson 11:20 am - 11:30 am Prepare
for Lunch 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Lunch (drinks provided)/Outdoor Play
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Arts and Crafts (switch with Music) 12:30 pm -
1:00 pm Music (switch with Arts and Crafts) 1:00 pm Pick-up
Every family is asked to bring something to share at the potluck
breakfast.
RSVP by June 1 to Presbytera Harriet Wilson at [email protected]
or call 264-9004
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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The Cathedral office has received 199 commitments totaling
$92,093.00. Of this $69,469.00 was paid with an average pledge of
$462.78. Thank you again for your generous support of the 2017
Stewardship Ministry.
Reverend George and Presvytera Harriet Wilson
PLEDGES RECEIVED BY APRIL 27
HOLY TRINITY 2017 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
Kanellos, Polimnia and Evangelos Karasoulis, Eleni Kardoulias,
Despina Kardoulias, Nick Kardoulias, Rhonda and Emanuel Khalil,
Georgette Kleamenakis, Andrew Kleamenakis, Angela and George
Kleamenakis, Argie and Nick Kleamenakis, Nickolas Kleamenakis, Sue
and Michael Kloumassis, Evangelos Kloumassis, Niki Koniditsiotis,
Cornelia and John Koniditsiotis, Jenny and Harry Konos, Marcella
and Pete G. Kontaxis, Athena Korominas, Lenna and George Kouniaris,
Konstantinos Kringas, Angie Kringas, Connie Ktistakis, Kay and
Lucas Kyame, Faith Kyriakides, Maria and Aris Labatut, Argeta and
Lawrence Labatut, Jonathan Labatut, Michael Lambousy, Alison and
Peter D. Lambousy, Peter G. Latour, Patrick Lear, Angela Fyssas and
Darrin Levendis, Catherine and John D. Levendis, Eleni Levendis,
Nicki M. Levidis, Ermioni and Theodosios Leyva, Helen Lorio,
Kathryn and Philip Lupu, Luminita and Viorel Maag, Maggie and
Richard Macres, Paul Madonia, Arlene and Jason Mailhes, Konstantina
Malachias, Helen and Charles Malachias, Vange Manoussaridis,
Stavros Mantis, Rosy and Thomas Marathonitis, Eleftherios
Marathonitis, Maria Mason, Irene McGee, Kris Diane and Richard
Miaoulis, Anita and Chris Michailakis, Bridgett and Kosta
Michailakis, Kalliopi and Petros Michailakis, Michael Michailakis,
Pam and Gus Michailakis, Petroula and Pete Michalos, Effie
Moustacas, Maria and Constantinos Moustaka, Dimitra Moustoukas,
Despina Moustoukas, Viki and Nick Mullins, Kalliope and Mark
Naquin, Georgia and Lee Nevels, Anastassia and John Max Nicoladis,
Kristen and Michael F. Nicoladis, Peggy and Frank
Ammons, Denise and Vladimir Andersson, Billie and W. Paul
Andres, Christine P. Andrews, Bethlehem K. Andronovici, Liliana and
Grigore Angelico, Kathy Conklin and Robert Angelus, Maria and
George Apostol, Victoria Boychyk and Tudor Athas, Nancy Bakamitsos,
Marion and Georgios Baril, Martha I. Bell, Victoria and Jon Benoit,
Katherine and Chris Beraki, Yergalem H. Boulahanis, Angela and John
Bouton, Bella and Raymond Bouzon, Nicholas Bozinis, Ena and
Theodoros Burland, Panay and James Catsulis, Dalia Wenckus and
Spiro Catsulis, Peter Catsulis, Victoria Chancy, Jr., Dena and
James W. Charalampidis, Dimitrios Christakis, Joann S. Christakis,
Loukia and Michael Christakis, Maria T. Christakis, Nektarios
Christidis, Stylianos Christidis, Violet Chronis, Diane and
Nicholas Ciolacu, Lidia Apostol and Andrei Cochran, Jerry
Coluceriu-Dandu, Amanda and Calin Commagere, Anastacia Kanellos
Dabbs, Stella Daughters of Penelope-Nestor Chapter Davrados,
Nikolaos Demarinis, Eleftheria DiGiorgio, Catherine DiGiorgio, Olga
Dimitry, Victoria Doss, Betty and John B. Doussa, Sandra Ferguson,
Christina and Tyler Fotiades, Julie Frezoulis, Angeliki and
Konstantinos Funti, Deborah Ann and Vasili Fyssas, Despina and
George Gaina, Oxana Podfigurnaia & Vitalie Gambos, Fortunate
and Andrew Gattuso, Ioana and Roy Gemisis, Georgios Georges, Anita
Georges, Constantine Haddad, Vilma Haik, Vivi Hansel, Tonya and
Andrew Herta, Svetlana Pizlag and Damian Hionakis, Anna and
Nicholas Hoselle, Lisa and Jacques Hubbard, Susan Johnson, Helen
Maskas and Ben Kalogiratos, Gerasimos Kambouris, Ermione and
Antonios
Kanellakis, Christ and Sophia Pappas
Nicolau, Irina and Roman Nicopoulos, Sue and Constandinos
Nugent, Elaine Michalos Orkoulas, Marcelle Owen, Adrienne D. and
Greg Papadopoulos, Denise and Dennis Papamichael, Lori and Chris
Papamichael, Peter Pappas, Alexandra Pappas, Christina and Nicholas
Pappas, Despina K. Pappas, III, Nicholas Pelias, Magda Pembo,
Angela Pembo, Michelle Pepps, Mary Petikas, Mary and Dimitrios
Petratos, Angelina and Demetrios Popa, Maria and Vasile Psarellis,
Michael Psarellis, Steven E. Psilos, Gail and Tony Psilos, George
Psomas, Stella Putnam, Andrea and John Ramirez, Anna and Jesus
Ramirez, Maria and Ramon Ricciardi, Chrysanthy Rostovshikova, N.
& G. Neofotistos Seifried, Jason and Josie Dohmann Sher, Anna
Skaff, Amy and Brandon Skoufalos, Ofeliamanda and Dimos
Stathopoulos, Nicholas Stefanias, Maria and Adonios Stokes, Maria
and Brian Stratikis, Suzanne and George Tadesse, Kalkidan Tadros,
Katherine and Daniel Tiliakos, Connie and Alexander Tiliakos, John
Toras, Emily and Eleftherios Toras, Laura and Socrates N.
Tsatslios, Peter Tsatsoulis, Kathy Tsimboukis, Suzanne and
Efthimios Tzavellas, Fotini and George Tzerefos, Cindy G. and
Nicholas P. Tzerefos, Panagiotis L. Vaida, Mary and Razvan
Vassilas, Anastasia Vatakis, Evagelia and Dimitris Vaveris, Matthew
K. Venturatos, Carol and Steve Venturatos, Donna and Gregory
Venturatos, Stephanie Vloutis, Frank Voulgarakis, Claudia and
Vassilios Webb, Mary and James Whitehead, Martha and Joel Wisdom,
Maria and Andrew Wolf, Angelle and William Wolf, Barbara Stavis
Zannis, Marie Zargavis, Despoina Sotiriou & Vasilios Zervoudis,
Georgia and George
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DATE TIME ACTIVITY
May 4 9:00 am Pastichio Workshop May 4 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Evening Pastry Workshop May 5 9:00 am Pastichio Workshop May 13
9:00 am Calamari Workshop May 18 Gyro Workshop May 19 Gyro Workshop
May 19 Nancy Moore Arrives in New Orleans May 20 Bake Baklava May
21 Bake Baklava May 21 After Church Services Baklava Sundae
Workshop
Evening workshops will be held 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm from May 15
through May 25.
NOTE: Regular Greek Festival Pastry Workshops will continue each
Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. The week of the
Festival, there will be a workshop every day.
CALLING ALL HERB GARDENERS!—The Greek Festival Committee is
asking all herb gardeners to include extra plantings of thyme,
basil, rosemary, and oregano, which later can be sold at the
Festival. These herbs are most welcome additions in the Greek
Grocery. If you have any questions regarding this project, please
contact Stacy Rico at 504-282-0259.
GREEK FESTIVAL PASTRY WORKSHOPS—The Pastry Committee thanks all
of the loyal, hard working volunteers, who have worked tirelessly
to prepare the pastries, and invites everyone to assist with
completing this task. Workshops will continue every Tuesday and
Wednesday in May.
Please note the evening workshop on Wednesday, May 24, beginning
at 6:30 pm to package pastries.
GUIDE BOOK AD FORM—Greek Festival Program Guide ad forms are
available in the Cathedral office. Deadline is Monday, May 15.
Please consider making extra copies that you can share.
NAME BADGES—All chairpersons must submit their volunteer names
to Stacy no later than May 8 in order to have their booth name
badges printed.
POSTERS STILL NEEDED—Call or email Stacy Rico, if you have Greek
Festival posters from 1992 and/or 1997. They are needed to complete
the Cathedral collection.
PRE-GREEK FESTIVAL PASTRY SALE—Almond rolls, galaktoboureka,
koulourakia, and tiropites are on sale. Please see a Pastry
chairperson to purchase these items.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Greek Festival volunteer sign up form are also
available in the Cathedral office. Extra hands are always welcome.
If you have not already committed to working at a particular booth,
fill out a form and submit it to Stacy Rico. And, don’t forget to
ask your family and friends to volunteer as well.
SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE GREEK FESTIVAL PASTRY COMMITTEE
The committee has experienced much needed assistance to complete
the pastries for the Greek Festival. Many of you, the ladies and
gentlemen that attended the regular weekly workshops, as well as
the evening workshops organized by Gail Psilos, filled those needs
and helped keep production on schedule. Please continue to support
the pastry committee. All of you are invited to attend these
workshops and bring someone with you. Again and as always, the
mammoth task cannot be accomplished without you. Many, many
thanks.
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S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T
100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION—The Cathedral family is asked to save
Saturday, July 29, 2017, when Mary Pepps, mother of Presvytera
Harriet Wilson, will celebrate her 100th birthday! Please see the
enclosed Save the Date announcement for details.
2017 GREEK FESTIVAL—A plethora of Greek Festival announcements
are posted inside this issue. Take time to review the information,
as well as mark your calendar for the various workshops. Everyone's
help is needed to complete the remaining tasks that lie ahead.
Please note that the Festival dates are May 26, 27, and 28.
BAKLAVA SUNDAE WORKSHOP—The Baklava Sundae Workshop will be
Sunday, May 21, immediately following Divine Liturgy. The goal is
to have 40 or more volunteers in order to complete the project in
two (2) hours! So, make plans to join the group in the gymnasium.
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
CATHEDRAL BOOK CLUB—The last Book Club gathering will take place
on Wednesday, June 7, at 9:00 am in the Coffee Room. The book being
discussed is Memories Eternal by Nicholas Chronis, and the
facilitator is Shawn Jackson. All are welcome to attend, as well as
encouraged over the summer to read a book on the life of a saint to
be shared at the September gathering.
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL—Information on VCS is available in this
issue of The Flame. Please read the article and pay particularly
close attention to the registration deadline, which is June 1,
2017. You may contact Presvytera Harriet, if you have any questions
about this wonderful summer ministry for the children.
SUNDAY REFRESHMENT SPONSORS—The refreshments provided after
Sunday church services during the month of May will be donated by
Michael Psarellis and Steve Psarellis. The Cathedral family
appreciates their volunteering to provide this ministry after
Sunday church services, which in turn encourages greater fellowship
among parishioners.
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M A Y 2 0 1 7
TUESDAY, MAY 2 9:30 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
6:00 pm Adult Greek School—Beginners
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
7:00 pm Adult Greek School—Elementary
7:00 pm Cathedral Montessori School Board Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 9:30 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
7:00 pm Adult Greek School—Advanced
7:00 pm Bible Study
THURSDAY, MAY 4 9:00 am Greek Festival Pastichio Workshop
6:30 pm Catechism Class
6:30 pm Greek Festival Evening Workshop
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
FRIDAY, MAY 5 9:00 am Greek Festival Pastichio Workshop
9:45 am Cathedral Montessori School Chapel
SATURDAY, MAY 6 10:00 am Youth Greek School—Intermediate
10:30 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice—Beginners
11:00 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice—Advanced
11:00 am Youth Greek School—First Grade Primer
12:15 pm Youth Greek School—Level 1 Beginners
SUNDAY, MAY 7 8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy—SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC
Youth Hymnology and Sunday School after Holy Communion
12:00 pm GOYA Meeting and Elections
12:00 pm Holy Trinity PTA Meeting
1:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
MONDAY, MAY 8 9:00 am Divine Liturgy—ST. JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN
Greek Festival Name Badge DEADLINE
7:00 pm Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries (ECYM)
Meeting
TUESDAY, MAY 9 9:30 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
6:00 pm Adult Greek School—Beginners
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
7:00 pm Adult Greek School—Elementary
7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 9:00 am Divine Liturgy—MID-PENTACOST
10:15 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
7:00 pm Adult Greek School—Advanced
7:00 pm Bible Study
THURSDAY, MAY 11 6:30 pm Catechism Class
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
FRIDAY, MAY 12 5:00 pm ABUSLEME-TRUPPI WEDDING REHEARSAL
SATURDAY, MAY 13 9:00 am Greek Festival Calamari Workshop
10:00 am Youth Greek School—Intermediate
10:30 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice—Beginners
11:00 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice—Advanced
11:00 am Youth Greek School—First Grade Primer
12:15 pm Youth Greek School—Level 1 Beginners
5:00 pm ABUSLEME-TRUPPI WEDDING
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M A Y 2 0 1 7 — C O N T I N U E D
SUNDAY, MAY 14 8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy—SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
MOTHER'S DAY
GOYA Mother's Day Flower Presentation
Sunday School and Greek School End of Year Program
12:00 pm Holy Trinity PTA Graduation Cake Reception and Election
of Officers
1:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
MONDAY, MAY 15 Greek Festival Program Guide—AD FORM DEADLINE
TUESDAY, MAY 16 9:30 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 9:30 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
THURSDAY, MAY 18 Greek Festival Gyro Workshop
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
FRIDAY, MAY 19 Greek Festival Gyro Workshop
Nancy Moore Arrives in New Orleans
SATURDAY, MAY 20 Greek Festival—BAKE BAKLAVA
6:00 pm Vespers at Holy Trinity Biloxi—50th Anniversary
Celebration
SUNDAY, MAY 21 8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy—SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
Greek Festival—BAKE BAKLAVA
12:00 pm Baklava Sundae Workshop
1:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
MONDAY, MAY 22 9:30 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
TUESDAY, MAY 23 9:30 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 9:00 am Clergy Meeting in Fort Walton Beach,
Florida
9:30 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
6:30 pm Greek Festival Pastry Workshop—PACK PASTRY BOXES
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
THURSDAY, MAY 25 9:00 am Divine Liturgy—HOLY ASCENSION
10:15 am Greek Festival Pastry Workshop
6:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice
FRIDAY, MAY 26 5:00 pm GREEK FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, MAY 27 11:00 am GREEK FESTIVAL
2:00 pm Philoptochos Ozanam Inn
SUNDAY, MAY 28 9:00 am Divine Liturgy—FATHERS OF THE FIRST
ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
11:00 am GREEK FESTIVAL
MONDAY, MAY 29 CATHEDRAL OFFICE CLOSED—Memorial Day
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Come Celebrate With UsThe Golden Anniversary of
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
5050ththAnniversaryAnniversary1967-20171967-2017
Gala Events Scheduled for:
Saturday May 20, 2017Great Vespers – 6:00 pm
Hors d'oeuvres reception to follow_____ Number attending
Sunday May 21, 2017Orthos – 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 amCelebration Luncheon at Holy Trinity –
1:00 pm
_____ Adults $25.00_____ Children ~ 12 and under ~ $10.00
Kindly respond by May 1, 2017
Please make checks payable to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
Church
P.O. Box 8534 Biloxi MS 39535For more information, please
contact George Yurchak
[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
