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HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 13555 Hillcrest Road · Dallas Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 · Fax 972-661-1717 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.holytrinity.info January 2016 the Official Newsleer Publication of HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
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HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 13555 Hillcrest Road · Dallas Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 · Fax 972-661-1717
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.holytrinity.info
January 2016
the Official Newsletter Publication of
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
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Holy trinity greek orthodox church 13555 Hillcrest Rd. * Dallas, Texas 75240-5412 * 972-991-1166 * www.holytrinity.info
Clergy Reverend Protopresbyter
Christopher Constantinides Presiding Priest
Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes
Administration
Priscilla Owens Church Administrator [email protected]
Maureen Rakow Financial Assistant
Vickie Wells Executive Administrative Assistant
Support Staff Basil Xeros, Neokoros
Torye Morris, Facilities Manager
2011 Parish Council
President Harry Tomisides Vice President Christopher Canellos Treasurer Sam Paulos Recording Secretary Dimitrios Horiates Corresponding Secretary Charles Pappas
Members
Max Adams George Karahal Monica Arroyo John Lymberopoulos Nic Carayannopoulos Constantine Mathas James Chappel Frank Mihalopoulos James Dolmas Michael Petridis Tasos Kaiafas Daniel Shaheen
Holy Trinity Church
is under the Jurisdiction of
The Holy Metropolis of Denver
4550 E. Alameda Ave. * Denver, CO 80246-1208
Tel. (303) 333-7794 Fax (303) 333-7796
www.denver.goarch.org
The Holy Archdiocese of America
8 E. 79th St. * New York, NY 10075
Tel. (212) 570-3500 * Fax (212) 570-3569
www.goarch.org
and the
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
Sunday Bulletin
All information to be included in the Sunday
Bulletin is to be submitted to the office no later than
Wednesday at noon. Please submit each article as an
attachment to:
Memorial Service, Artoclasia
Service & 40 Day Blessings
All Memorials, Artoclasias, & 40 Day Blessings
may be arranged by contacting
Vickie Wells in the church office at
972-991-1166 or [email protected]
Sunday Worship Service
Orthros 8:15 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays Orthros 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Clergy
Reverend Protopresbyter
Christopher Constantinides, Presiding Priest
Reverend Presbyter Peter Kostakis, Assistant Priest
Reverend Presbyter John Essa, Retired
Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes
Reverend Deacon Athanasios Sharpley
Reverend Deacon Christopher Stern
Administration
Tom Clark, Administrator [email protected]
Maureen Rakow, Financial Assistant [email protected]
Vickie Wells, Executive Assistant [email protected]
Liz Strong, Administrative Assistant
Support Staff
Basil Xeros, Neokoros [email protected]
Torye Morris, Facilities Manager [email protected] 006 Parish Council
Members
Church Office Hours Monday—Thursday 9 a.m.—5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Bookstore Hours Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m.
Ekfonesis JANUARY 2016
Louis Antos
Nick Cimino
James Chappel
Jim Dolmas
Christina Hochleutner
Jimmy Horiates
Peter Hronas
Tasos Kaiafas
Mary LeBrecht
Fotis Papanicolaou
Ari Rigopoulos
Wade Stephens
Mary Ann Trapalis
Dimitri Tsevoukas
Alin Voicu
Bill Zaemes
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Pastoral Reflections by Fr. Christopher Constantinides
THE FEAST OF LIGHTS
Soon after Christmas the entire Christian world
looks forward with anticipation to the advent of
Epiphany, celebrated on the 6th of January in
commemoration of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ
in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. In the Greek
language Epiphany is known as “Theophania,” that is the
appearance of God to man, since the Baptism of Christ
marks the unique occasion when the Triune Godhead
was revealed in all its three Hypostases to man.
Epiphany is one of the oldest Church
celebrations, having its origin in the beginning of the 2nd
century after Christ. At this early time Christmas was
also a part of the Epiphany celebration, since the Birth of
Christ also constitutes the revelation of God to man.
About the middle of the 4th century, however, when the
celebration of Christmas was fixed on the 25th of
December, Epiphany kept for itself the original date of
January 6th.
Epiphany is also known in the Orthodox Church
as the “Feast of Lights.”
Since the day primarily marked the
commemoration of the Baptism of Christ, it was chosen
by the Church as the most fitting and appropriate day for
the baptism of the Catechumens, that is the new converts
to Christianity. On the eve of the Epiphany, January 5th,
all the candidates for Christian baptism came to the
Church and waited in anticipation. At midnight they all
lighted their candles which illuminated their excited
faces, in order to witness the blessing of the water in
which they were to be baptized. Thus, the “Feast of
Lights” also became the Blessing of the Waters. It is the
day when the waters everywhere, the seas, the lakes, the
rivers, the springs, the brooks and all waters receive the
blessing and sanctification which the River Jordan
received on that fateful day when God incarnate was
baptized in its waters by John the Baptist.
Each year on January 6th, where the climate
permits, Orthodox Churches located near large bodies of
water, march in spectacular procession to the water’s
edge. After a brief ceremony on a specially constructed
platform the Bishop or Priest tosses a metal cross into the
water. A number of swimmers dive in the water to
retrieve the cross and thus receive the blessing of the
Church as a reward.
In all Churches everywhere, a quantity of water is
blessed, usually in a portable font, and distributed to all
the faithful in small bottles as “blessed water” which they
use for their personal sanctification by drinking before
breakfast, or sprinkling their homes and places of work.
Some keep this blessed water in their homes all year as
protection against all ills and all evil.
The profound meaning of this Holy Day of
Epiphany and its significance to man is made manifest in
this beautiful prayer of St. Sophronius, Patriarch of
Jerusalem:
“O TRINITY, who are above essence, supremely good,
supremely divine, omnipotent, all-seeing, invisible,
incomprehensible, Creator of the spiritual beings and the
rational creatures; the innate goodness, the unapproachable
light that illumine every man who comes into the world, shine
also upon me, the unworthy servant, and illumine the eyes of
my understanding, that I may dare to praise your unbounded
beneficence and power. May my prayer for the people here
present be accepted so that my transgressions may not hinder
the coming of your Holy Spirit here. Forgive me, O most
righteous Lord, so that now without condemnation I may cry
to you and say: We glorify you, O merciful Master, Almighty
King from all ages; we glorify you the Creator and Maker of all;
we glorify you, the only-begotten Son of God, fatherless from
your Mother and motherless from your Father. In the former
festival we saw you as a babe, but in the present one we see you
as our perfect and revealed God, from perfect God. Today the
hour of our festival has come, and the choir of the Saints
assembles with us, and Angels celebrate together with men.
Today the grace of the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, has
descended upon the waters. Today the Sun, which knows no
setting, has risen, and the world is illumined with the light of
the Lord. Today the moon with shining rays shines forth upon
the world. Today the glowing stars adorn the universe with the
splendor of their luster. Today the clouds refresh mankind by
raining down righteousness from heaven. Today the uncreated
willingly accepts the laying on of hands from his own creature.
Today the Prophet and Forerunner approaches the Master but
is seized with fear, seeing the condescension of God for us.
Today the streams of Jordan are changed into healing waters by
the presence of the Lord. Today all creation is watered with
mystical streams. Today the offenses of men are washed away
by the waters of Jordan. Today Paradise is opened to men, and
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Stewardship 2016 What’s Your Impression On This Year?
“All you can take with you is that which you’ve given away”
(Hung on the wall of Bailey Brothers Building and Loan) By Harry Yianitsas, Stewardship Chairman
Let’s see, the end of one year has once again arrived
with the arrival of a new year. Do these years come
and go, or go and come?
Huh?
How did you go for this year? What was your
impression on this year?
Ok, what am I talking about? Don’t I really mean,
“How did this year go for you?” and “What was your
impression of this year?”
If you’re reading this, you certainly lived each day of
this past year. Some may say this year was a good
one, while others may say it wasn’t so great. But all of
us can reflect back on the passing year and how it
was for us. It’s in our nature to reflect back on how
the year was for us.
But that’s not what this is about.
Surely, the year had its high and low marks. Happy
and sad. Memorable and forgettable. But what we
should ask ourselves is what did we do to leave a
lasting mark on this year? What’s your impression on
this year? What good did you accomplish?
At Christmas, we receive many gifts, but what about
the gifts we already have? What have we done with
those? Did we volunteer our gift of time to help
others? Did we use the gift of our talents to make a
difference? What good became of our gift of treasure?
Hopefully, we gave them away, because they are only
useful when they are given away. Otherwise they’re
just “things.” How much did you give away?
Each year leaves us with the chance to reflect back on
what we accomplished, and the New Year gives us
the opportunity to do decide to do better. What
impression will we leave on this New Year? What
gifts will we give away?
As we pass from one year to the next, let’s remember
the above quote from the Bailey Brothers Building
and Loan. You never heard of Bailey Brothers? Why,
that was George Bailey’s bank in the film It’s a
Wonderful Life. Jimmy Stewart’s character knew how to
leave his impression.
What impression will you leave?
the Sun of righteousness shines upon us. Today the bitter
water of the time of Moses becomes most sweet for the people
by the presence of the Lord. Today we were released from our
ancient woe, and as a new Israel we were saved. Today we
were redeemed from darkness and illumined by the light of the
knowledge of God. Today the gloom of the world is lifted away
by the revelation of our God. Today all creation is made bright
from above. Today error has been abolished and the coming of
the Master is showing us the way to salvation. Today those
above are celebrating with those below, and those below
converse with those above. Today the holy and joyful festival
of the Orthodox rejoices. Today the Master comes to baptism,
so that he may lift mankind up high. Today he who stoops not,
stoops down to his own servant, so that he may set us free
from bondage. Today we have purchased the Kingdom of
Heaven, for there is no end to the Kingdom of the Lord. Today
earth and sea share the joy of the world, and the world has
been filled with gladness. The waters saw you, O God,
the waters saw you and were afraid. Jordan turned back
when it beheld the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove
descending and hovering around you. Jordan turned back
when it saw the invisible made visible, the Creator incarnated,
and the Master in the form of a servant. Jordan turned back
and the mountains leaped when they saw God in the flesh, and
the clouds cried out marveling at the One who came, light of
light, true God of true God, as they beheld the feast of the
Master in the Jordan today. For he himself plunged in the
Jordan the death of disobedience, the sting of error, and the
bond of Hades, and gave to the world the Baptism of salvation.
Wherefore I, your sinful and unworthy servant, celebrating
your marvelous wonders and filled with fear, with contrition
cry to you: Great are you, O Lord, and marvelous are your
works, and no words are sufficient to praise your wonders.”
I pray that the Epiphany of our Lord will dwell
within your hearts and that the light that illuminated the
faces of those waiting to be Chrismated into the Church
may illuminate your hearts with His love and Grace.
May you all have a very Happy and Blessed New Year!
Stewardship 2016
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CATECHETICAL CORNER
Family Oriented Activities for January
On January 1, the Feast of the St. Basil the Great, all those who celebrate their
nameday will host a wonderful celebration after Divine Liturgy. It is a wonderful beginning of the New
Year to attend Divine Liturgy with your family.
On January 10, St. Barbara’s Philoptochos will host the annual Vasilip ita Celebration to raise funds for
the Academy of St. Basil Children’s Home in Garrison, New York.
The Metropolis Basketball Tournament will take place the weekend of January 16-17. Our youth have
been putting in many hours at practice!
On the 24th, our Greek School students will remind us of the importance of the Three Hierarchs who dealt
extensively with the education and up-bringing of children. The Coffee Hour and a bake sale will follow
after the presentation in Church
January Feast Days
January 1 Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea, Cappadocia
January 6 Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
January 7 Synaxis of John the Holy Prophet, Baptis and Forerunner
January 12 Tatiana the Martyr of Rome
January 14 Nina, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Enlightener of Theria
January 17 Anthony the Great
January 18 Athanasios the Great
January 20 Euthymios the Great
January 21 Maximos the Confessor
January 25 Gregory the Theologian
January 30 The Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian &
John Cyrysostom
Why does St. John the Baptist have wings in some Orthrodox Icons?
The presence of the wings is to symbolize John’s status as a divine messenger (in Greek
“Evangelos”, from where the word “Angel” is derived). The life John led in the desert was
angelic for two reasons. On the one hand he proclaimed the coming of the Messiah, Jesus
Christ, becoming a herald of God like the angels. On the other, he lived a life of chastity,
abstinence, and prayer, not being mindful of material needs, but with his attention fixed
firmly to heaven. This is the life of the angels.
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The Tradition of the Vasilopita
Did you know that there is actually a website for the Vasilopita? Just type this: http://
www.vasilopita.com . You will find interesting information and a recipe as well as an
advertisement for a special coin that may be purchased. You may also find other interesting
websites that offer recipes and discuss the tradition.
The explanation of the Vasilopita tradition cited on “vasilopita.com” differs somewhat from
what is usually told. The most common story is that Bishop Basil pleaded with the Governor
concerning the hardship that his taxation had caused. His plea moved the Governor to return
coins and jewelry that had been collected in excess of what was needed. In order to return the
items to their rightful owners, Basil asked that small loaves of bread be baked with the items in
them. When Basil distributed the loaves, each recipient found items that belonged to them. Thus,
the celebration of the Vasilopita, a sweet-bread with a coin concealed within, takes place each
year in honor of St. Basil and this miraculous event.
Vasilopita Coins Available in the Bookstore!
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Happy New Year!
Please join us at our first luncheon in 2016 . . .
on : Tuesday, January 19th
at: 11:30 a.m. - Community Center
We hope you attend to hear our plans for the 2015/2016 season. A few activities we discussed include a trip to Choctaw Casino in February and to Homestead Heritage,
Waco, in April. Both are tentative but we would like to have your suggestions.
We look forward to seeing you on the 19th!
St. BaSil’S annual new Year’S DaY Celebration/Brunch Everyone is invited to attend the St. Basil Fellowship's an-
nual celebration in the Arthur L. Sarris Community Center im-
mediately 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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AHEPA Supreme President John W. Galanis
Ends Whirlwind Trip to Texas at Dallas Chapter 20
Supreme President John W. Galanis visited our AHEPA Dallas Chapter 20 on Tuesday,
November 10th. We honored him with a reception and dinner attended by some one hundred fifty
members and guests. The Dallas Daughters of Penelope, Terpsichore Chapter 105 and a large Fort
Worth AHEPA Chapter 19 contingent were present as well as PSP Anthony Kouzounis of Houston,
PSG Alex Booras of Shreveport, La., PSG John G. Boyd, Sr., PSG Nickolas C. Dixie and PSG George N.
Zarafonetis of Dallas. Following the dinner SP Galanis gave a stirring speech about the Order of
AHEPA. Chapter 20, following a long standing tradition, presented the Supreme President with a "10
Gallon Hat.”
The Chapter Vice President and Event Chairman, Dr. Tim Georgelas, headed up the
Organizing Committee and was ably assisted by Chapter President, Bill Lane, PDG John G. Boyd, Sr.,
PSG Nickolas C. Dixie, Constantine Kostas, Dimitrios Horiates and Bill Karahal.
Chapter 20 members with the AHEPA Supreme President, John Galanis
How an AHEPA Supreme President wears a
"10 Gallon Hat!“ SP Galanis meets his childhood and longtime
friend, Connie Mathis, with his wife Ann &
son Chris.
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2016 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES Marriage and Family: An Invitation to Love
“SAVE THE DATE” – February 26 & 27
This event is for everyone – not married, married, celibate, widowed, divorced!
For the FIRST time since NTOM began to organize yearly events, the Saturday session on February 27 will not
be held at Holy Trinity. It will be held at Sts. Constantine and Helen Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1225
East Rosemeade Parkway, Carrollton 75007. Let’s make every effort to attend! Sts. Constantine &
Helen AOC are very happy that they have a new hall that will accommodate a good crowd. If you
have not been to their new church building, this is a great opportunity to visit.
Both Friday and Saturday sessions will have the same information. If you can’t make it on Saturday, you can
go to St. John the Baptist, 303 Cullum Dr, Euless 76040, on Friday night, February 26. If you have not
seen the new church, this is your chance to see it!
The NTOM committee members involved in planning this event were not sure how to make the title of
the event exciting. They had come up with different subtitles; however, when Dr. Mamalakis was
asked for his input, he chose “An Invitation to Love.” This will be an interesting and pertinent event!
Dr. Philip Mamalakis is an Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care at Hellenic College/Holy Cross in
Brookline, Massachusetts. Fr. Peter, Presvytera Athanasia, and Christine Andresen both had him as a
professor. Presvytera Athanasia and Presvytera Alexandra both heard his presentation on Marriage when
they attended the National Presvyteres Retreat at Camp Allen, TX, in October. In addition to his
teaching, Dr. Philip has conducted many retreats dealing with Marriage and Family. He is an
interesting presenter.
Some key ideas that Dr. Philip touches upon: “Marriage is a journey of discovery.” Marriage entails
“humility which is the opposite of self-seeking.” It requires “good listening” skills. Christ is the head of
the couple on their journey in life. He likes the icon of the Resurrection as a symbol of marriage.
Christ holds both Adam and Eve by the wrist to bring them to salvation.
PLAN TO ATTEND & BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
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SAVE THE DATE
NTOM INVITES ALL TO
2016 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
Marriage and Family (See Page 10)
Friday, February 26, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 6 p.m.
(beginning with a light supper and registration)
Saturday, February 27, at Sts. Constantine & Helen Antiochian Orthodox Church,
(beginning with coffee at 8 a.m., registration at 8:30 a.m.)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Philip Mamalakis,
Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care at Hellenic College/Holy Cross
Dr. Mamalakis (from Wisconsin and family of 12 children) is married to Georgia Lambros
(from Missoula, Montana). They have seven children.
Education
Ph.D. - Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana December 2000
Major: Child Development and Family Studies. Specialization: Marriage and Family Therapy.
M.Div. Holy Cross School of Theology, Brookline, Massachusetts 1996
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January Sunday Coffees
Sunday, Jan. 3 Mary Ann Trapalis
Sunday, Jan. 10 Philoptochos Vasilopita Celebration
Sunday, Jan. 17 Presvytera Alexandra & Christina Hochleutner
Sunday, Jan. 24 NTOM
Sunday, Jan. 31 Three Hierarchs Celebration by Greek School
If your organization would like to sponsor a Sunday Coffee, please contact
Presv. Alexandra Poulos at [email protected]
Caregivers Support Group Next meeting on Saturday, January 9, 2016
The Caregivers Support Group usually meets every month on
the second Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room of the
Community Center. Caregivers include parents of special needs children or
spouses and children caring for adult family members. Our purpose is to
provide an opportunity for current caregivers to address caregiving issues
with those who have had similar experiences. Confidentiality is a key
component of our sessions.
For more information, contact Steve Pakes,
Bill Lane or Presv. Alexandra Poulos
The Holy Trinity Bookstore Wishes You a Blessed & Prosperous 2016!
We now have THE ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE in soft leather! Also, THE WAY OF
THE PILGRIM and THE NAMES OF JESUS are books we think you will surely enjoy during the
new year.
Other good books to consider reading are HEAVENLY BANQUET and THE
POCKET PSALTER handbook which is new to the Bookstore. The 2016 Yearly Planner is a must!
We are happy to show you the spiritually inspired and artist created gift collection
by photographic artist Bob Munro. It features photographic art images of our own Church’s most sacred and
treasured icons, stained glass windows and other church details. You will like the ornaments, triptychs, matted
prints and other collectibles too.
There are always new gift items to discover and in addition to these items we have key chains and
komboskinis for your car and home, wedding crown holders, Kantili, komboskini bracelets and much more. Don’t
miss the hand-made byzantine jewelry from Gallery Byzantium in sterling silver and gold. We also have colorful
ribbon crosses that are quite unique and beautiful.
We thank our many parishioners who have donated books to the Library to check out and take home to read.
And, if you can’t decide, we have Gift Certificates. Come in and browse around for a while. You’ll be glad you did!
Your Bookstore Team: Mary Zotos, Betty Boyd, Alin Voicu and Mary & John Benson
Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m.
General Interest
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Parish Council Schedule
Jan. 3 Ari Rigopoulos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel, Peter Hronas, Mary LeBrecht
Jan. 10 Tasos Kaiafas, Wade Stephens, Matt Naftis, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou
Jan. 17 Jim Dolmas, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Kerry Tassopoulos, Jimmy Horiates, Tina Yampanis
Jan 24 Ari Rigopoulos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel, Peter Hronas, Mary LeBrecht
Jan 31 Tasos Kaiafas, Wade Stephens, Matt Naftis, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou
Parish Registry
Baptisms
Elias Rathbone
Chrismations
Vail & Cole Mantzuranis
Weddings
Ioannis Davrados & Heather Jennett
Please note our practice for submitting names for prayers for health! Please email us at [email protected] or call the Church
Office at (972-991-1166) before the 5th of the month. Each entry will be for a month duration and must be renewed each month.
General Interest
HOLY TRINITY GREEK SCHOOL NEWS
HAPPY NEW YEAR! KALI HRONIA!!!
Greek School classes resume on Tuesday, January 5
Students will have Vasilop ita Celebrations on January 5, 6, & 7.
Adult Greek classes resume on January 4 & 5, at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, January 24, students will celebrate the annual “Three Hierarchs” Day.
Immediately following Divine Liturgy, students will give short presentations in
Greek and English honoring these great teachers: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory
the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom.
Also on Sunday, January 24, the Greek School PTA will host the coffee hour in
honor of the Three Hierarchs. Tiropites prepared and donated by Eleni
Papathanasiou and Angie Austin will be on sale.
Three Hierarchs
Celebration 2015
The Three Hierarchs
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Day Event
1 Friday OFFICE CLOSED Circumcision of our Lord & Feast of St. Basil the Great Orthros 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a; St. Basil’s Day Celebration (A,D) 11 am - 1:30 pm
2 Saturday GOYA B’ball Practice (Gym) 2-4 pm; Great Vespers (C) 5:00 pm;
3 Sunday Orth 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; Coffee hosted by Mary Ann Trapalis; HTHD Practice 12:30 - 2:30pm; GOYA Basketball (Gym) 5:30 - 7:45pm
4 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10 am - 2pm; Adult HT Greek School 7-8:30 am
5 Tuesday Eve of Epiphany Orthros 8:30a Div Lit & Blessing of the Waters 9:30a; Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3 pm; Austin St. Cook-ing (K) 2:30pm; HTGS 5-8:30pm (GS Rooms); Volunteers leave 5:30pm; GOYA Jr Girls B’Ball (Gym) 6-7:15pm; Adult Evening BS (BR) 7pm
6 Wednesday Feast of Theophany Ort 8:30a Div Lit & Great Blessing of the Waters 9:30a; HTGS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Paraklesis (C) 6pm;Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm; GOYA B’Ball 7-9p; GOYA B’ball Mtg (A) 7p
7 Thursday Feast of St. John the Baptist Ort 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a; Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45am-12pm; HT Greek School 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); HOPE (A) 6p; Pickleball 7pm (Gym); Philoptochos Board Mtg. (BR) 7p
8 Friday No activities
9 Saturday Caregivers Support Grp (BR) 9:30a; Great Vespers (C) 5:00 pm; S.A.L.T. New Year Greek Dance Party (A) 7:30p
10 Sunday Orth 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; Vasilopita Celebration (CC) following Div Lit; GOYA B’ball (Gym) 4-7:45pm
11 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10 am - 2pm; Adult HT Greek School 7-8:30 am
12 Tuesday SF Committee Mtg. (BR) 1-3p; Pic-ball (Gym) 1:30-3 pm; HTGS 5-8:30pm (GS Rooms); AHEPA Mtg (Gym) 6p; DOP Gen Mtg 6p; Adult Evening BS (BR) 7pm
13 Wednesday HTGS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Paraklesis (C) 6pm; Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm; GOYA (A) 7pm; GOYA B’Ball 8-9:30p
14 Thursday Adult BS (BR) 10:45am-12pm; HT Greek School 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms)
15 Friday Metropolis B’ball Tournament
16 Saturday Metropolis B’ball Tournament; Cancelled Great Vespers (C) 5:00 pm
17 Sunday Metropolis B’ball Tournament; Services at HT Orth 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Services at Hotel Ort 7a Div Lit 8a; NO Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; Coffee hosted following Div Lit
18 Monday Martin Luther King Day - OFFICE CLOSED; St. Athanasios Ort 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a (C)
19 Tuesday SF Luncheon (A) 11:30a; Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3 pm; HTGS 5-8:30pm (GS Rooms); Parish Council Mtg. (A) 6:30p; Adult Evening BS (BR) 7pm
20 Wednesday HTGS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Paraklesis (C) 6pm; Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm; Philoptochos Gen Mtg (A) 7p
21 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45am-12pm; HT Greek School 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Pickleball 7pm (Gym)
22 Friday No activities
23 Saturday IV on the GO 10:30a - 4:30p (A,D,O); Great Vespers (C) 5:00 pm
24 Sunday Orth 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; Coffee hosted by NTOM
25 Monday St. Gregory Ort 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a (C); Yarn Guild (BR) 10:45 am - 2pm; Adult HT GS 7-8:30 am
26 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3 pm; HTGS 5-8:30pm (GS Rooms); Adult Evening BS (BR) 7pm
27 Wednesday HTGS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Paraklesis (C) 6pm; Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm;
28 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45am-12pm; HT Greek School 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Pickleball 7pm (Gym)
29 Friday No activities
30 Saturday Three Hierarchs Ort 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a (C); Great Vespers (C) 5:00 pm;
31 Sunday Orth 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; GOYA Basketball (Gym) 4-5:30pm
January 2016 Strict Fast
2, 11,14,16,18,21,23
Wine/Oil Allowed
4,9,13,15,17,9,20,22
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EKFONESIS JANUARY 2016
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 13555 Hillcrest Road Dallas, TX. 75240
EKFONESIS INFORMATION DEADLINE Please be reminded that all information to be included in the next Ekfonesis must be in the
Church office no later than the 5th of the month.
Please submit each article as an email attachment to:
Editor-in-Chief: Father Christopher Constantinides
Layout Editor: Vickie Wells
HOLY TRINITY CEMETERY LOTS AVAILABLE Cemetery plots are still available in the Orthodox Christian Garden at Restland.
Prices in the funeral industry continue to rise, so please don't miss this opportunity to
secure your family’s burial needs.
Please contact:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Office 972-991-1166
Pre-Purchase: $2,250.00
At Need: $2,750.00
