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The Monthly Newsletter of Holy Trinity–St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

The Voice

Inside this Issue:

Sunday of All Saints.......................... 1

38th Annual Panegyri ....................... 1

Church Organizations ....................... 3

Metropolitan NICHOLAS’ Visit.......... 5

Thank You from Fr. Bill...................... 5

Saint Paraskevi of Rome................... 6

Endowment Fund Dinner.................. 7

Transitions ....................................... 8

Parish Announcements..................... 8

Scholarship Sunday Award Winners 9

Daughters of Penelope Form ........... 9

The Beautiful New Doors ................. 10

Stewardship List ............................... 10

Church Information ......................... 13

June Parish Calendar ........................ 14

July Parish Calendar ......................... 15

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Volume : 12 Number : 6 Month : June 2012

38th Annual PANEGYRI

June 22nd, 23rd & 24th

Friday 5pm—11pm Saturday 3pm—11pm

Sunday 1pm– 8pm

To volunteer contact the office at 591-0030, or email [email protected] or go to

http://www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org/panegyri/volunteer-sign-up.html

SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS: COMMEMORATED ON

THE SUNDAY FOLLOWING PENTECOST.

The Sunday following Pentecost is dedi-cated to All Saints, both those who are known to us, and those who are known only to God. There have been saints at all times, and they have come from every corner of the earth. They were Apos-tles, Martyrs, Prophets, Hierarchs, Monastics, and Righteous, yet all were perfected by the same Holy Spirit.

The Descent of the Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to rise above our fallen state and to attain sainthood, thereby ful-filling God's directive to "be holy, for I am holy" (Lev. 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16, etc.). Therefore, it is fitting to com-memorate All Saints on the first Sunday af-ter Pentecost.

This feast may have originated at an early

date, perhaps as a celebration of all mar-tyrs, then it was broadened to include all men and women who had borne witness to

Christ by their virtuous lives, even if they did not shed their blood for Him.

Saint Peter of Damascus, in his "Fourth Stage of Contemplation," men-tions five categories of saints: Apostles, Martyrs, Prophets, Hierarchs, and Monastic Saints. He is actually quoting from the hymnology of the church.

Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain adds the

Righteous to St Peter's five categories. The list of St Nicodemus is found in his book THE FOURTEEN EPISTLES OF ST PAUL in his dis-cussion of I Corinthians 12:28. Continued on Page 2

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The hymnology for the feast of All Saints also lists six categories: "Rejoice, assembly of the Apostles, Prophets of the Lord, and loyal choirs of the Martyrs, divine Hierarchs, Monastic Fathers, and the Righteous…." Some of the saints are described as Confessors, a category which does not appear in the above lists. Since they are similar in spirit to the martyrs, they are regarded as belonging to the category of Martyrs. They were not put to death as the Martyrs were, but they boldly confessed Christ and came close to being executed for their faith. Saint Maximus the Confessor is such a saint. The order of these six types of saints seems to be based on their importance to the Church. The Apostles are listed first, because they were the first to spread the Gospel throughout the world. The Martyrs come next because of their example of courage in professing their faith before the enemies and persecu-tors of the Church, which encouraged other Christians to remain faithful to Christ even unto death. Although they come first chronologically, the Prophets are listed after the Apostles and Martyrs. This is because the Old Testament Prophets saw only the shadows of things to come, whereas the Apostles and Martyrs experienced them firsthand. The New Testament also takes precedence over the Old Testament. The holy Hierarchs comprise the fourth category. They are the leaders of their flocks, teaching them by their word and their example. The Monastic Saints are those who withdrew from this world to live in monasteries, or in seclusion. They did not do this out of hatred for the world, but in order to devote themselves to unceasing prayer, and to do battle against the power of the demons. Although some people erroneously believe that monks and nuns are useless and unproductive, Saint John of the Ladder had a high regard for them: "Angels are a light for monks, and the monastic life is a light for all men”. The last category, the Righteous, is that of those who attained holiness of life while living "in the world." Examples in-clude Abraham and his wife Sarah, Job, Saints Joachim and Anna, the Parents of Saint John the Baptist, Saint Joseph the Betrothed, and many others. The feast of All Saints achieved great prominence in the ninth century, in the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Leo VI the Wise (886-911). His wife, the Holy Empress Theophano, lived in the world, but was not attached to worldly things. She was a great benefactor to the poor, and was generous to the monasteries. She was a true mother to her subjects, car-ing for widows and orphans, and consoling the sorrowful. Even before the death of Saint Theophano in 893 or 894, her husband started to build a church, intending to dedicate it to Theophano, but she forbade him to do so. It was this emperor who decreed that the Sunday after Pentecost be dedicated to All Saints. Believing that his wife was one of the righteous, he knew that she would also be honored whenever the Feast of All Saints was celebrated. Dismissal Hymn of the Feast: Adorned with the blood of the Martyr throughout all the world as in purple and fine linen, Thy Church, through them, doth cry unto Thee, O Christ God: Send down Thy compassions upon Thy people; grant peace to Thy commonwealth, and great mercy to our souls. Kontakion of the Feast: As first-fruits of our nature to the Planter of created things, the world presenteth the God-bearing martyred Saints in offering unto Thee, O Lord. Through their earnest entreaties, keep Thy Church in deep peace and divine tranquility, through the pure Theotokos, O Thou, who art greatly merciful.

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CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS OVER FIFTY CLUB…Ann Jonson

At the last minute, we had to find someone to cook at our luncheon on April 21. I called Steve Ververis from Middletown, who owns No. 2 Sons Catering, and he was happy to help us out. Everyone enjoyed the lamb dinner. We definitely will have him come back.

Father Paul spoke about his life up to now. One thing that stuck in my mind was that someone told him that he should become a priest. And, he said absolutely not. Well, we are happy he changed his mind and that we will have him with us for awhile. Congratulations to Father Paul and Presvytera Lav-inia. They are expecting a baby in September. Our very best to them.

We had two new members that joined in April. Welcome, Pat-rick and Diane Kevin. It will be a joy to have you both.

Congratulations to Elaine Snyder for receiving her 50 year pin in the Eastern Stars.

We will not have a luncheon in June because of Panegyri. Our

next luncheon will be July 21 at church.

PHILOPTOCHOS…Diane Kevin

Christos Anesti! Philoptochos will host a complimentary conti-nental brunch Sunday June 3, 2012 in honor of Pentecost – Trinity Sunday, following Divine Liturgy. Sandwiches, fruit, yo-gurts, and assorted Danish will be served. We would like to thank Mary Simos and friends for putting this together for us again this year.

Our luncheon and fashion show “A Festival of Fashions, Flow-ers, and Flavors” was held Saturday, May 5 at the Western Hills Country Club. We wish to express our deepest thanks to all who supported this event, and helped to make this day one of friendship and fun. There were 200 tickets sold for this lunch-eon, and the raffle was a great success! Fashions were pro-vided by Coldwater Creek, and we thank Jane Sideris for helping to organize this part of the program, and to all of our models – you looked great! Melanie McNulty did a great job introducing each model and providing fashion commentary for nineteen outfits and accessories!

We owe the success of this event to co-chairs Eleni Zaferes and Loy Jonson and the following committees who worked together for several months organizing every detail: Table Hostesses: Anita Boulmetis & Mary Lou Edgington, Raffle: Carol Ste-fanopoulos, Joni Christos, Tina Zaferes, Tickets & Reservations: Georgianne Gaz, Dede Humbert, Vera Manolakas, Favors: Ann Jonson, Koula Alex, and Jinny Balli, Program: Elaine Snyder & Matina Trivett, Models and Music: Melanie McNulty, Jane Sideris, Debi Sylvester, and Cathy Nadaud. A fantastic job la-

dies!

Many of our members decorated tables with an array of lovely and creative themes. We appreciate your talents, and hope to share pictures with everyone soon!

We would also like to thank Mina Sideris and her daughters Sandy Singleton, who prepared a video of Philoptochos mem-bers and activities, and Kathy Sideris Burton, who designed the lovely artwork for our program and tickets. We look forward to working with Sandy and Kathy again in the future.

A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to Dress for Success – Greater Cincinnati Chapter. Their mission is as fol-lows: to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Once again, we thank all of you for helping us, to help others.

The Philoptochos scholarship was presented this year to Mat-thew Francis, and the Viola Christopher Philoptochos scholar-ship was given to Angie Sylvester. Congratulations Matthew and Angie, and to all recipients acknowledged on Scholarship Sunday!

Our meeting was held May 1 and a nice photo was taken by Paul Jonson. The weather was questionable, and some were not able to make it. Perhaps we can do another in the fall, but we did have Cathy Nadaud with us, front and center! We were so very happy to have her back with us again.

Have a joyous, safe summer, and we will see you at the Pane-gyri!

Sunday Church School…Cara Chryssovergis

Vacation Church School 2012 is scheduled for July 23 - July 27, from 9:30 am - 12 pm. Fr. Paul will explore “God’s All Star Team”; a sports’ themed exploration of the Prophets, Angels and Saints. The classes are for children ages 4 - 12 and the tui-tion is $10.00 per child. Opportunities are available for older children to assist with the classes in exchange for community service hours.

In an effort to accomplish more for our Sunday Church School, a Ministry Team will be established for the 2012 - 2013 school year. Any parishioner, including those already supporting SCS by teaching, is invited to join the Ministry Team. Your ideas are very valuable and your helping hands can get much more ac-complished than one director can ever do. As the old adage says, “Many hands make light work”. Please consider this an opportunity to serve your parish and make our SCS an excep-

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Mother’s Day Artoclasia and Memorial.” Father’s Day is here so don’t forget to give us those special names for our annual “Father’s Day Ar-toclasia and Memorial”.

Last month we initiated two more ladies to our group. Over a dozen daughters attended a luncheon & fashion show and decorated a table benefiting “Dress for Success Cincinnati” sponsored by Philoptochos. We all had a wonderful time. We had two students tie for the “Viola Christopher Scholarship.” Congratulations to Gabriella Stroplos and Christopher Vlachos. Thank you to everyone for your contributions and walking in the Cystic Fibrosis Walk. Our social outing will be coming up which will be glass blowing followed by lunch at Lenhardts.

We collect pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House year round. Please save these tabs and drop them off in the Church office in the Daughters of Penelope mailbox.

Contact Melody at 513-729-8484 for information.

Annunciation and Greek Independence Day. The Greek School's growth could not have happened without the dedica-tion of so many teachers and students over the years - espe-cially Kiki Christofield without whom we could not have had the Greek School we have. Also, we are grateful for the parents who make Greek School a priority during a time when there are so many choices and distractions. They understand that Greek is a root language of our western culture, the language of our Church fathers, that it has been spoken for thousands of years, by millions of people, and through it, we find an enriching con-nection to the Greek culture which has influenced so much of the world that surrounds us. It is also the reason our Archdiocese mandates that each of its church communities has a Greek School.

In the future, we hope to also host Greek movies as well as lec-ture and discussion sessions with guest speakers on Sundays after Church (around noon to 1:00pm). Over the next few months and during the Panegyri at the cultural exhibit we will have more information available along with sign up forms. We hope there will be enough interest to be able to provide a truly entertaining and enlightening venue for our parish.

tional program. If you have any questions or would like to vol-unteer your time and talents to SCS, please contact Cara Chryssovergis at 513-777-8281 or [email protected].

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE ... Melody Dargis

GREEK SCHOOL ... Alexander Christoforidis

Leadership Change at Greek School

After serving as Director of the Greek School since 2000, it is time for new leadership for the Greek School, and have there-fore decided to step down. We are very fortunate to have in our community Alexander Laftsides, a Masters level graduate of the Aristotelean University in Thessaloniki Greece in Archae-ology, and a Classics Scholar. Currently, Alexander is in a PhD program in the Department of Classics at the University of Cin-cinnati. Mr. Laftsides and his wife Chrysoula came to our com-munity last September with their two year old son, Christos Krateros Laftsides. Chryssoula, also a classics scholar and a teacher of modern and ancient Greek, has taught in our Greek School for the past year, and has been very effective with her students. Both Alexander and Chryssoula have been eager to offer their help to our community, and to see that the mis-sion of the Greek School continues to grow. I am confident that the Greek School will be in very capable hands.

Since the turn of the millennium, the Greek School has seen steady growth in both the children's and adult classes. We now have a total of forty students, up from 25 total in 2000. As part of our mission is to share our culture with the larger commu-nity, the Greek School has been responsible for the Church's cultural exhibit during the Panegyri since 2002; has continued the annual traditions of Kalanta in church; and celebrates our

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Metropolitan NICHOLAS presided over the 20 Year Celebra-tion for Fr. Bill and Presvytera Anastasia on April 29, 2012. Our community raised over $4,400 in their honor to be do-nated to Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

MAIDS OF ATHENA ... Aspasia Makris

Maids of Athena is the junior order of the Daughters of Pene-lope, which is made up of women from ages 14-27 and who are not married. In the mid 80’s, the Maids of Athena Chapter here in Cincinnati went inactive. All of the members had either outgrown the age limit, moved away, or got married and were no longer eligible to be a part of this wonderful organization. There were no new initiates to keep the Aurora Chapter going strong, that is until November 2009.

When the Chapter was reinstated in 2009, it was very difficult. There were only 7 girls consisting of Nikki Frankenstein as Presi-dent, and Katherine Brown, Anna Gelis, Christine and Peggy Kehayes, Krista Turner and Maria Kontopos. These seven young women worked hard to make a strong chapter for many gen-erations to come. Luckily, Father Bill and Presvytera were there to help. They gave the time, guidance, and the support to help each and every Maid in our chapter and our chapter as a whole. They have allowed us to grow through various fundraising events and being open to allowing yet another organization into our Parish family.

Our advisor, Matina Trivett, writes; “It is truly an honor to be a part of a church that not only supports our organization, but prays for its success and offers guidance when needed”. Most of our members attend school regularly, attend GOYA and have assisted and served in the church and in our community in various ways. This is a result of Father Bill’s influence. I know I personally started to get involved when Father Bill posed the question on “What are you doing to grow the church and the faith? It only takes one person to make a difference; but when others get involved, the difference is great in size and power”.

For me, Father Bill and Presvytera with their only daughter, Kelly, were made my godparents in October of 1996. For the past 16 years of my life, they have given me the strength and guidance to become a strong, confident young woman who is very faithful in our religion and I love all three of you very much. Now with their help and the help of our wonderful advi-sors, we are now 15 strong sisters. So finally, with the warmest wishes: Congratulations to Father Bill for 20 years of service in Cincinnati and we hope that you have many, many, more years to come!!

Metropolitan NICHOLAS tonsured 18 of our young men as Acolytes and Readers.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself, Presvytera Anastasia, and our family to thank our Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas family for twenty wonderful years together. The love and kindness you have shown to us over the years is in many ways overwhelming. We have received so much more than we have given. Thank you, as well, for the many cards, sentiments and gifts you so graciously extended to

us. I am most appreciative of the gift offered to Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in my name. It is my fervent hope and prayer that we will be together for many years to come. May God continue to bless and protect you always.

Father Bill

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SAINT PARASKEVI OF ROME. JULY 26

Saint Paraskevi was born in Rome about 140 A.D. of Christian Greek parents. Her father, Agathon was rich and her mother, Politia, had many attributes, the greatest of which was her charity. Agathon and Politia had been married for many years but they were childless. They prayed to God to bless them with a child which they would raise in a true Christian at-mosphere. Their prayers were answered with the birth of a girl and because she was born on the sixth day of the week, they named her Paraskevi, the Greek word for Friday.

What impressed Paraskevi the most was not her parents' guidance, but the Christian life which they led. Thus, she knew from a young age, the way of life she would one day lead. She obtained her education from secular books and from the Scriptures. She was also very knowledgeable in the field of philosophy. Bolstered by her Christian upbringing and philoso-phy, she often conversed with other women about Christianity, trying to strengthen their faith in this new religion.

Many noblemen wanted to marry this beautiful, educated and rich woman. Her understanding and kindness made her even more desirable, but having a higher goal in life, Paraskevi rejected any marriage proposals.

When she was 20 years old, both her parents died. Filled with the spirit of Christ and Christian ideals, she sold all her worldly goods and dispersed most of her money among the poor. The remainder was contributed to a community treasury which sup-ported a home for young virgins and widows who had dedicated their lives to the teachings of Christianity. These women had, however, strayed far from the word of the Gospel and, therefore, Paraskevi remained in this home for many years and taught them the true meaning of Christianity. This was not enough for her, however, and unprotected she went out to teach the way of Christ, knowing that death was waiting for her at the end of her journey. It was during this period that the Jews and Romans persecuted the new religion with the great-est intensity.

She left Rome at the age of 30 and began her holy mission, passing through many cities and villages. She was not caught immedi-ately and put to death because Antonius Pius ruled Rome at this time, and he did not execute Christians without a trial. Instead, he protected them against the blind mania of the Jewish and Roman inhabitants. A Christian could only be brought to trial if a for-mal complaint were lodged against him by another citizen. However, at one time Antonius had to repeal this law because of the many disasters which had befallen Rome, and which were blamed on the Christians.

Eventually, Antonius heard of Saint Paraskevi's holy mission. Upon her return to Rome, several unbelievers filed complaints about her and Antonius summoned her to his palace to question her. Attracted by her beauty and humility he tried with kind words to make her denounce her faith, even promising to marry her and make her an empress. Angered by her refusal he had a steel hel-met, which fitted tightly around her head, lined with nails and placed on her head. It had no effect on the Saint and many who witnessed this miracle converted to Christianity. Hearing of this, Antonius had them put to death.

Thrown into prison, Paraskevi asked God to give her the strength to face the terror which awaited her. Antonius again continued the torture by having her hung by her hair and her hands and arms burned with torches. The Saint suffered greatly, but had the will not to submit to the pain. Antonius then prepared a large kettle of oil and tar, boiled the mixture and then had Paraskevi im-mersed in it. Miraculously she stood as if she were being cooled rather than burned. Angered, Antonius thought that she was us-ing magic to keep the contents cool, but the Saint told him that he could test it. She took some of the boiling liquid and threw it in the Emperor's face. It burned his eyes and blinded him. She stepped out of the kettle and went to Antonius, telling him that only the Christian God could cure him. Immediately, he regained his sight and humbled by the miracle he freed the Saint and ended all persecutions against the Christians throughout the Roman Empire. Free now, Paraskevi went forth with greater zeal to accomplish her apostolic mission. As long as Antonius was alive she taught without fear; however the Emperor died at which time Marcus Aurelius came to power. During his reign a pestilence befell Rome and many people died. Once again the Christians were blamed.

Paraskevi was captured in a city which was ruled by a man called Asclepius. Refusing to sacrifice to the pagan gods, she was thrown into a pit with a large snake. The Saint made the sign of the Cross and the snake did not harm her. Asclepius, realizing that a great and mighty power guarded Paraskevi, set her free to teach others about Christianity. Continued on Page 7

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She soon arrived at the city in which she would meet her death. Taracius was the ruler here, and he summoned her to the palace for trial. As Antonius, he also ordered his soldiers to prepare a kettle filled with boiling oil and melted tar and the Saint was placed in it. Once again, nothing happened, and many of the onlookers converted to Christianity. Paraskevi was then tied and beaten and afterwards imprisoned and a huge rock placed on her chest. She prayed to Christ to help her be strong.

The next morning Paraskevi was taken willingly to the Temple of Apollo. Everyone praised Taracius, thinking that he had suc-ceeded in breaking Paraskevi's faith. However, upon entering the temple, the Saint raised her hand and made the sign of the cross. Suddenly, a loud noise was heard and all the idols in the temple were destroyed. The priests and idolaters dragged her from the altar, beat her, and pushed her out of the temple. The priests demanded that Taracius kill Paraskevi. She was convicted and condemned to death.

Endowment Fund Dinner

On Saturday April 28th, as a community, we took a tremendous step for-

ward in securing our future. Nearly 100 parishioners attended the En-

dowment Committee’s first annual fund raising dinner, entitled

“Creating Our Future Now”. Music was provided by Dr. James Kellaris

and his Wax-Splattered Suits. Montgomery Inn prepared a delicious

meal, and Nick Georgiton and our very own GOYAN’s ensured that the

kitchen ran smoothly.

The evening was highlighted by presentations made by Father Bill and His Eminence Metropolitan NICHOLAS. This event

was the culmination of months of planning and countless volunteer hours. We celebrated the importance of growing the

Endowment Fund to ensure a stable future for our community. Our rich history of 107 plus years in the Cincinnati/Northern

Kentucky community was built by the commitment and sacrifice of those who came before us. As part of an evolving com-

munity, we are blessed with the opportunity to continue this process by creating a powerful future for our children, grand-

children and great grandchildren.

Our initial goal is to grow the fund to one million dollars. This amount allows us to access up to 4% of the fund’s value for

ministries and capital improvements. Ultimately, this fund should be recognized as the driving force of our financial future.

The Endowment Fund will serve as the place to make current contributions and legacy gifting, such as beneficiaries of life

insurance or a will.

We are proud to announce that on the evening of our “Creating Our Future Now” dinner, over one hundred thousand dol-

lars in new pledges were received. This is a true testament to how our Parish is creating a blessed future for our children,

grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In the very near future, a Legacy Tree will be erected by the main entrance to our Church. The tree will honor the donors to

this noble cause. It will serve as a living and growing monument. Ongoing donors will be added to the tree as future gifts

are made.

Making a pledge is a great way to set an example for future generations of your commitment to secure a stable financial

future for our community. Pledge cards are available through the church office, or can be obtained by contacting any Parish

Council member or the Clergy.

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Transitions

BAPTISMS:

The New Christian: Oliver George Parents: Andy and Maria (Kavouras) Dalton

Sponsor: Alexander Pantel Date: April 21, 2012

The New Christian: Cole August Parents: Bernard and Jennifer (Schuler) Berling

Sponsors: Matthew Schuler and Cara Berling Date: April 21, 2012

The New Christian: Ioannis Parents: Konstantinos and Thomai (Rigas) Papathanasiou

Sponsor: George Sias Date: April 22, 2012

The New Christian: Ioannis (John) Parents: Manos and Elizabeth (Upchurch) Semertzides

Sponsors: Eleni Androulakis and Nick Semertzides Date: April 28, 2012

The New Christian: Eli Daniel Parents: Michael and Rita Pachmeyer

Sponsors: Tara McGowan and Fector Haddad Date: April 29, 2012

The New Christian: Evangelia Parents: John and Kelly (Hilvert) Kachoris

Sponsors: Kathryn Kachoris, Nicholas Zener, Robert Dillon and Rhona Dillon Date: May 5, 2012

FUNERALS:

Chris N. Sarakatsannis, age 77, on April 26, 2012. Alexander Gortsas, age 79, on May 3, 2012.

Peter Bouras, age 82, on May 16, 2012.

Parish Announcements

George Karampas’ book, THE IMMIGRANT: Facing Life with Courage, was recently published by iUniverse. It is the story of a young boy growing up in a small village in Greece during WWII and Civil War, family love, determination and perseverance and coming to America to achieve the American Dream. The book can be found in Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other book outlets.

Katie Artemas, daughter of Fr. Angelo and Patricia (Guethlein) Artemas and granddaughter of Sophia Guethlein, graduates from Missouri after 3 years Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communication, with minors in Business and Spanish. She is a founding member of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship. Next year, she will be an assistant at Miz-zou as she pursues a Masters in Journalism.

Eleni Artemas, daughter of Fr. Angelo and Patricia (Guethlein) Artemas and granddaughter of Sophia Guethlein, graduates from Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL. She was recognized as a Glenbrook Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, High Honor Roll every semester, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Senior Homecoming Court and three-sport athlete. Eleni will be attending Vanderbilt University.

Marilyn Mirkos and her family would like to thank everyone for the prayers, flowers, cards and donations in memory of her hus-band, Thomas Mirkos.

Nicholas Lambrinides has graduated from East Central High School. He has received an academic scholarship from Thomas More College, and will be playing football for them next year. Proud grandparents are Nicholas and Diane Lambrinides.

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The Daughters of Penelope are having memorial and artoklasia services for Fathers' Day. Celebrate Fathers' Day by remembering /honoring your father, grandfather, uncle, brother, husband, or other any other man in

your life. It is only $5 per name. Complete the form below and return it with your check to: The Daughters of Penelope, 7000 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45224.

Submitted by: _________________________________________________________________________

Street Address, City, & Zip Code:___________________________________________________________

In Memory of: In Honor of:

In Memory of: In Honor of:

Congratulations to our 2012 Scholarship Recipients!

Gregory Family Scholarship (Male):

Raymond Christopher Gaier

Gregory Family Scholarship (Female):

Allison Marie Papathanas

Three Hierarchs Award: George Sakellariou

Father and Presvytera Mitsos Scholarship:

John Sakellariou

Holy Trinity Scholarship: Troy Gregg

St. Nicholas Scholarship: Gabriella Stroplos

AHEPA Scholarship:

Gabriella Stroplos and Stephanie Rodish

Agios Demetrios Scholarship:

Calista Sarakatsannis and Christopher Vlachos

Anestis J. and Janeen D. Condorodis Scholarship:

Michelle Papathanas

GOYA Scholarship: Gabriella Stroplos

Mothers Club Scholarship: Michelle Papathanas

Janice Pantel Memorial Scholarship: Anna Gelis

Perdikakis Scholarship (Male): Alexander Freeman

Perdikakis Scholarship (Female): Hrisoula Liaros

Philoptochos Society Scholarship: Matthew Francis

Viola Christopher Memorial Scholarship:

Angeliki Sylvester

John Suhar Memorial Scholarship: Albert James Jones

Bogis Award: Troy Gregg

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2012 STEWARDSHIP LIST THROUGH 5-20-12 Let’s make this year our most successful year ever!

Thank you for the continued support of our Church and her ministries.

Aamodt, Peter & Karen Anagnostou, Elias & Helen Anagnostou, Emmanuel & Julie Anastasiou, Demetra Andreadis, Paul Andreadis, Sophie S. Andrews, Evan & Terry Antoniades, Anthony & Tracey Apostol, Katherine Apostolides, Vasso A. Assaley, Lewis & Patricia Argeros, Aristea Arvanetes, Gregory & Sandra Balkenbusch, Matt & Nicole Barnhart, Thomas & Sylvia Batsakes, George P. Batsakis, Chris & Lydia Beish, Andrew Beish, Daniel & Karen Beish, Lindsay & Digger Bujnoch Belitsos, Helen Bender, Robert & Kathy Berry, Scott C. Bikas, George M. & Anna Bikas, Michael & Anna Varypatakis Black, Dr. William & Lenora Blavos, Sylvia Borcoman, Tate & Nicole Borod, Gregory & Gloria Bottomley, Stephen & Stephanie Boulmetis, Samuel N. & Anita

Boumis, Peter & Kimberly Bouras, Peter† & Anna Brausch, Robert & Julie Brown, Bryan & Nickie Brown, William & George-Ann Burton, Matthew D. & Kathy Caddell, Chris & Eleni Callos, Harry & Angie Caneris, Anthony & Antoinette Caneris, Dr. Onassis A. Carumpalos, Constantine Cassis, Constantine & Carrie Cassis, Fr. William & Presvytera Anastasia Chaldekas, William & Bess Chantilas, George Chantilas, James & Dr. Lydia Charnas, Terry & Koula Chichura, Marcus & Michelle Christman, Carl & Margaret Christofield, Angeliki Christon, Angelos & Deanna Christopher, Spiro & Olga Christopoulos, Vassiliki Christos, Mary M. Chryssovergis, Chris & Cara Chryssovergis, Leza & Joel Gulker Colak, Tony & Joan Colyer, Donna Colyer, Jeff & Laura Colyer, Keith & Diane Condorodis, Anestis J. & Janeen D.

Condorodis, Dr. Constandinos J. & Carolyn Cook, Frank & Karen Cooper, Charles & Aphrodite Coures, George & Joyce† Cranley, John & Dena D'Orazio, Steve & Angela Dadas, Alex & Rosalyn Dalambakis, Chris & Judy Dalton, Andrew & Maria Dargis, David & Melody Demakes, Mina Denas, Haralambos & Athoniseea Dimitriades, Zissis & Helen Dimitroff, Robert S. Economacos, Demetrios & Christine Economacos, Eleni Economacos, Tom & Jennifer Economakis, Tina Economou, Robert Edgington, Paul & Mary Lou Elias, Nicholas & Monica Elias, Tom & Tina Ernst, James H. & Sue Evangelou, Dimitri & Katie Fakoukakis, Emanuel & Susan Fekkos, Haralambos & Loella Ann Francis, Dean & Kathy Franklin, Gari Frantzis, Kosta & Tammy Freudenberg, Grey & Eleni Furkas, Kostadinos & Lisa

Part of the 2007 Centennial Celebration renovations was to have new doors in-stalled on the front of the church. Unfor-tunately, funding fell short and the doors were installed with black inserts rather than the intended stained glass inserts. Thanks to the generosity of several fami-lies this wonderful addition to the beauty of our Church is complete. We would like to acknowledge Sam and Anita Boulmetis, Carl and Becky Christman, Sam and Filio Riber and several anonymous families for their financial assistance in the comple-tion of this project.

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Galanes, George Gaier, Jeffrey & Chris Anne Gaskins, Mark & Kristin Gelis, James & Kathy Georgacopoulos, Demetrios & Jaime Georgeton, Chris P. & Barbara Georgeton, John P. & Kimberly Georgeton, John C. & Ann Georgeton, Nickoletta Georgeton, Peter C. Georgeton, Peter T. & Nancy Georgiades, Peri & Cheri Rekow Georgiou, Dean Georgiton, Nick Georgiton, Peter J. & Betsy Georgopoulos, Tasos & Eileen Georgostathis, Gus & Connie Georgostathis, Gus & Eleni Georgostathis, Joanne Georgostathis, Maria Georgoulakis, Athanasios & Sofia Geromes, Alexander Gerros, Carl & Mary Ghiz, Leslie Ghizas, John & Helen Giovis, Chris A. & Jean M. Glaser, Brian & Stella Gormas, Pete Gortsas, Alex† Grammas, George & Pam Greene, David & Maria Gregory, Dean & Hedy Gregory, Matula Gregory, Thomas & Pamela Gregory, Victoria Guethlein, Sophia Haralamos, George & Eleni Haralamos, Mike G. & Akrivi Harper, Loren Hayden, Jason & Rebecca Herrmann, Dennis & Stacy Hill, Ann “Tasha” Himonidis, Chris & Ruth Hodges, Nick & Millie Humbert, Randy & Dede Iatrides, Panawiota Ioannou, Maria & John Ioannou, Michael & Meagan Johnson, John & Antigone Jones, Demus J. & Betty Jones, Carolyn Jones, James A. & Jo Ann Jonson, Alexander & Ann Jonson, Chris C. & Loy Jonson, George N. & Sophia Jonson, James G. & Thelma Jonson, Luke & Lauren Jonson, Paul C. & Cheryl Kachoris, John & Kelly Kalemanis, George & Nikki Kambelos, John P. & Erato Kambelos, Dr. Peter J.

Kanaris, Christos Kanaris, Kostantinos & Katy Kaniaris Jr., John Kapourales, Harry & Vivian Kapourales, Louis Kappas, James P. Karampas, George & Diane Karas, Bill J. & Lynn Karas, Katherine Karas, Ted & Dixie Karras, Giorgio & Erene Kasprzycki, Peter & Edyta Katsanis, Claire C. Katsanis, James & Diane Kehayes, Christine Kehayes, Peggy Kehayes, William & Melissa Kellaris, James & Janice Kelley, Michael & Pauline Kereiakes, James & Helen Kevin, Patrick & Diane Kindle, Jeffrey & Belinda Kissopoulos, Nick & Effy Kladakis, John & Teddi Knoll, Crystal Kontonickas, Mary Kontopos, Pete & Katerina Kontopos, Vagelis & Amanda Kontsis, George & Melissa Koros, Kostas & Dina Korvessis, Anthony & Georgia Lydia Koskinaris, Athanasios & Helen Kostopoulos, Nikolaos & Dana Kramvousanos Family Kranias, George & Litsa Kranias, Stratos & Amanda Kunkemoeller, Thomas & Janice Kyrios, Tassos & Maria Lambrinides, Nicholas & Diane Lambrinides, Ted & Kimberly Lambrinides, Thomas J. & Mary Ann Landers, Lauren Lazares, Gus J. Lazares, John K. & Patricia Leon, John & Sarah LesChander, Scott L. & Alexandra Leslie, Wayne & Peggy Levenderis, Bill & Jill Liaros, Vasilios & Evangelia Liston, Robert & Eleni Locklear, Ray & Niki Loukoumidis, George & Stacey Love, David & Iris Macaskill, Stuart & Stacy Maleas, Pete C. & Pearl Mamaligas, Mike & Joann Manolakas, Alexander & Vera Marinakis, Bill D. & Evonne Marinakis, George D. & Eleni Marinakis, Panagiota Maris, George & Tricia Markos, Andreas & Christina

Mavridoglou, George & Penny Mavridoglou, Konstantinos Mavridoglou, Michael & Laura Mavridoglou, Nicholas & Jessica McKay, Betty Jo McLeish, David & Kiki McNulty, Robin & Melanie Megois, Lee S. & Stephanie Merianos, Ted Meyer, Andy & Maria Miller, Peter Mirkopoulos, Nicholas & Mare Mirkos, Steve & Edyta Mirkos, Marilyn & Thomas† Misali, A. J. "Ike" & Marge Misali, John P. & Deborah Misali, Paul J. Misali, Sam & Mary Jean Mitropoulos, Pete & Konstantina Mohler, David & Angel Monroe, Angeliki Moraites, Eleni Moraites, Dr. Richard S. & Aphrodite Morris, John & Christine Muennich, Sam & Melissa Murray, Stella P. Naser, Jacoub & Dina Nathan, Jaimie & Amy Neuendorf, David & Patricia Neuendorf, Matthew Nicholas, Eugene & Cindy Nicholas, Nick & Helen Nichols, Lee Nichols, Ron & Philanthy Niehoff, Barbara & Frank†

Nikias, Charles P. & Vicki

Nikias, Vasilia Nitsis, Dimitrius & Leisa Nourtsis, Sam & Alexandra Nyktas, George W. Orphanos, Peter & Angela Pachmayer, Michael & Rita Palassis, Chryssoula Palassis, Michael & Alison Palassis, Nick & Maria Paliobagis, Vasiliki Panagiotidis, John Panagis, Nick & Maria Panos, Aphrodite Panos, Lula Pantel, Alex E. & Julie Pantel, Nicholas J. Paolucci, Anthony & Angie Papaioannou, Thomas & Mary Paparodis, Bess Papas, James & Demetra Papathanas, Harry & Joyce Papathanas, Katherine Papathanasiou, Konstantinos & Tammy Pappas, Andrew S. & Julie Pappas, Martha H. Parsenios, Doris

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Parsenios, Lewis G. Pascal, Betsy Pascal, James Pastrimas, Emanuel & Lisa Payiatis, Paul & Patricia Perdikakis-Patterson, Constance & Brett Patterson Perdikakis, Gus G. & Jo Ann Perdikakis, Lynn Peters, Claire Petkos, Joannis & Christina Photos, Alta Pilipovich, George & Cynthia Plomaritis, Peter & Elsa Polen, Joe & Stephanie Politis, Michael & Carmen Poneris, Constantino & Tara Ponticos, George D. Ponticos, Koula Poplos, Theodore & Stephanie Prasinos, Jim & Nicki Prasinos, John & Zoe Priest, Daniel & Christina Psihountas, Mary Quill, Kevin & Mary Quinn, Kyle Ramstetter, Robert & Lisa Raptis, James & Maria Raptis, John Randall, Paul & Dee Reich, Joseph & Stacy Riber, Sam & Filio Richardson, Josh & Nicole Riemann, Christopher & Blanca Rombes, Tom & Angie Rombis, Petros & Sofia Rodish, Peter & Suzanne Romanos, Constantine & Carla Rose, Marvin & Chrysoula Rosenbaum, David & Maria Saba, George & Youhana Sakellariou, Maria B. Sakelos, John & Kathleen Sampson, Angeline Sampson, Tony & Mary Ann Sansalone, Anthony & Angeleke Sarakatsannis, George & Marie Sarakatsannis, Nicholas J. & Vicki Sarakatsannis, Nicholas L. & Carla Sarakatsannis, Panny & Judy Sarros, George H. & Alexandra Schmidberger, Gary & Elizabeth Schmitz, Thomas & Cathy Schneider, Elizabeth R. Schooley, Barbara Schuler, Bill & Julie Schulte, Nick & Ianthe Schultz, James & Sarah Semertzides, Dr. John & Evie Semertzides, Manos & Elizabeth Semertzides, Nick & Eleni Seremetis, Afrodite K. Seremetis, Stratin & Marjory

Sias, Georgios N. & Kathy Sideris, Danny & Amy Sideris, Mina Sideris, Nick & Jane Siegel, August C. Simos, Marianthi Sims, David & Penelope Sittloh, Joel & Paula Snider, Luke & Dacia Snyder, Milan & Elaine Spanorigas, Nicholas & Becky Spanos, Van & Litsa Sperelakis, Dr. Nicholas & Dolores Spirtoff, John & Vicki Stanifer, Randy & Eleni Stathis, Angelos & Aspasia Stathis, Lee & Evie Stavros, Cathy Stefanopoulos, Andrew & Carol Stenger, Doug & Lauren Stephan, Charles M. Stephan, George Stephan, Kara Stephan, Melinda Stephan, Michael Stephan, Nicholas & Alyssa Steppe, Greg & Ellene Stergiopoulos, Michael W. & Christina Stergiopoulos, William M. & Janis Stergiopulos, Anna Stiros, Paul & Melpo Afstarlou Stone, Christy & Stephanie Storch, Mark & Angela Storgion, John Strain, Richard & Katherine Strike, George L. Strike, Louis Stringas, Emanuel & Katherine Stroplos, Gus & Terry Suhar, Sylvia Tarazi, Lillian Tassopoulos, Michael & Ritsa Thomakos, Artemis Thomakos, Stan & Michelle Trennepohl, Mike & Tina Trester, Ron & Maria Traiforos, James & Christina Tremoulis, John N. & Sunday Triantafilou, Rita Trivett, Michael & Matina Trohanis, Mary V. Truebenbach, Fr. Paul & Presvytera Lavinia Tsacalis, William & Marie Valcarcel, John & JoAnne Vasiliou, Demetrios & Gloria Vessey, Lenie Vlahakis, Tom & Carol Vidas, Chris & Kim Vidas, Cynthia Vidas, Ethel Vidas, Olga Vidas, Sofia A. Vollhardt III, Arthur & AnnaMarie

Watson, Douglas & Akrivi Weis, Daniel & Anastasia Weisenborn, Maria & Cary Wilson, Wallace & Michelle Witt, Alan J. & Bessie Xanthakos, Stavra & Helmut Roehrig Zeilman, John & Anna Zaferes, George P. & Diane Zaferes, Katherine (Tina) Zaferes, Patricia J. Zaferes, Patricia P. Zaferes, Thomas & Eleni Zaferes, Toula Zalants, Larry & Anitsa Zigoris, Mark & Irene Zolotas, Pete & Papy

The parishioners listed here have

made a commitment and/or contri-

bution towards 2012 Stewardship. If

you have not made your

Stewardship Pledge for 2012, we en-

courage you to do so today. Pledge

Cards are available through the

Church Office or can be obtained by

contacting any member of the Parish

Council or the Clergy.

Christ the True Vine

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Clergy Presiding Priest: Very Rev. Father William Cassis

Assistant: Rev. Father Paul Truebenbach

Staff Parish Administrator: Eugene Nicholas

Facilities Manager: Chris Jonson

Parish Council

Organizations and Ministries

Philoptochos Society: Diane Kevin, President

Parish Choir: Janice Kellaris, Director

Cantors: Louis Kapourales, Tasos Ioannides

Altar Boys: Gus Siegel, Father William Cassis, Father Paul Truebenbach

Sunday Church School: Cara Chryssovergis, Director

Greek School: Alexander Christoforidis, Director

GOYA: Father Paul Truebenbach, GOYA Ministry Team

HOPE and JOY Groups: Father Paul Truebenbach, Ministry Team

Mothers Club: Catherine Stavros

AHEPA: Andrew Stefanopoulos

Daughters of Penelope: Melody Dargis, President

Over 50s Club: Ann Jonson

Parish Bible Study: Father William Cassis

Orthodox Reading Group: Father Paul Truebenbach

Outreach/Samaritan Fund: Father William Cassis,

Father Paul Truebenbach, Eugene Nicholas

Agios Demetrios Society: Jim Grammas, Maria Panagis

PANEGYRI: Frank Cook

Parish Bookstore: Beth Uhimchuk

Office Hours: Daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Worship Schedule: Matins, 8:15 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.

Other Services as scheduled.

Officers Members

Christopher Chryssovergis, President Frank Cook

Dr. Peter Kambelos, Vice-President Brad Fielden

Nick Georgiton, Treasurer Tasos Ioannides

Ianthe Schulte, Asst. Treasurer George Kalemanis

Peter Aamodt, Secretary Ron Nichols

Eleni Haralamos, Asst. Secretary John Sakelos

Andrew Stefanopoulos

Our Mission

THE VOICE is the official monthly

newsletter of Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas

Greek Orthodox Church at Cincinnati,

Ohio. Our Parish was founded in 1907

and serves Orthodox Christians

throughout the tri-state area. Our mis-

sion is to reach out to all members of

the Community by providing relevant

information on the religious, spiritual

and cultural life of the Parish; news on

the accomplishments of Parish mem-

bers and organizations, and editorial

points of view.

The next deadline for submitting

news to the "Voice" is

July 8, 2012.

Submissions can be dropped off or

mailed to the Church Office or

e-mailed to

[email protected] or

[email protected]

Our Church website can be found

at

www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org

THANK YOU

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

Saturday of the Souls

9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy and Memorials

3

8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Holy Pentecost

4

Monday of the Holy Spirit

8:30 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy

6:30 p.m. Orthodox

Reading Group

5 6 7

7:00 p.m.

Panegyri Dancing

8 9

10

8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy All Saints Day

11

Fast of the Apostles begins

6:30 p.m. Orthodox

Reading Group

12

6:30 p.m.

GOYA Meeting

13 14

7:00 p.m.

Panegyri Dancing

15

6:30 p.m. HOPE

and JOY Meeting

16

12:00 p.m.

Over Fifty Club

17

8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Father’s Day

18

No Orthodox

Reading Group

19 20 21

7:00 p.m.

Panegyri Dancing

22

PANEGYRI

5:00 -11:00 p.m.

23

PANEGYRI

3:00 -11:00 p.m.

24

8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Nativity of St. John the Baptist PANEGYRI 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.

25 26

6:30 p.m.

GOYA Meeting

27 28

6:00 p.m.

Parish Council

Dinner and Meeting

29

Sts. Peter and Paul 8:30 a.m. Matins

and Divine Liturgy

30

Synaxis of the Holy Apostles

8:30 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy

June 2012 For the most updated Calendar, visit www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy GOA Clergy-Laity Congress @ Phoenix, AZ

2

GOA Clergy-Laity Congress @ Phoenix, AZ

3


4


5 6 7

8

8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

9 10 11 12 13 14

15


16 17 18 19 20

Elijah the Prophet 8:30 a.m. Matins and

Divine Liturgy

21

12:00 p.m.

Over Fifty Club

22


23

9:30 am – Noon

Vacation Church

School

24

9:30 am – Noon

Vacation Church

School

25

9:30 am – Noon

Vacation Church

School

26

9:30 am – Noon

Vacation Church

School

27

9:30 am – Noon

VCS

St. Panteleimon 8:30 a.m. Matins and

Divine Liturgy

28

29


30 31

July 2012 For the most updated Calendar, visit www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org

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Saturday of the Souls (Psychosavvaton) for Pentecost

“For You, O Christ our God, are the Resurrection, the Life, and the blessed Repose of all those who have fallen asleep in the Faith and unto You we offer up glory, to the Father, the Son and the Holy

Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen”.

June 2, 2012

Let us pray for the eternal memory and repose of:

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Parishioners wishing to have the names of their departed loved ones read during the Saturdays of the Souls are asked to fill out the above form and return it to the Clergy as soon as possible.

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