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Sunday Bulletin

September 7, 2014

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 Fax 972-661-1717

www.holytrinity.info

Reverend Father Christopher Constantinides Reverend Father Peter Kostakis

Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes

Reverend Deacon Athanasios “Clint” Sharpley

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COMMUNION ETIQUETTE

If you are either baptized and or confirmed as an Orthodox Christian and have spiritually prepared to receive Holy Communion, please come up from the middle

aisle of the Church with reverence and humility, row by row, in a QUIET and ORDERLY fashion, and depart as directed.

All those receiving Communion should be baptized and or confirmed Orthodox Christians. If you are married, your marriage must also have been blessed by the

Orthodox Church.

In receiving Communion, you should place the cloth under your chin, recite your CHRISTIAN NAME, and wipe your mouth after receiving. Women, please remove your lipstick prior to receiving Communion.

THANK YOU!

Fr. John Kalantzis, Commander, USN

Konstantinos Kostibas, 2nd Lt. USAF

Chris Krucke, USN

Jeff Lohmann, Lance Corporal, USMC

Ryan Lontos, USNJ

Nicholas D. Patitsas, USN

John Politz, SSgt. US Army

Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF

David Thomas, Staff Sgt. US Army

Dr. Jim Thornton, Commander, USN

Raymond Walser, LTC, US Army

Ben Winfrey, US Army

Corey Zarras, ET3 USN

Robert Adler, Commander, USN

Dale Alexander

Michael Artemis, Marines

Dana Ray Austin, USN

Arthur John Athens, Commandant, USMC

Chris Ballas, USN Reserves

Brandon Bell, USAF

Joseph Biasatti, US Army

Michael Bocan-Collins, USN

Joseph Bowley, US Army

Stephen Cariotis, SSgt. USMC

Angelo Carter, 1st Lt., US Army Reserves

Peter Costas, Major USAF

Michael Gomez, USN

PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

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Sunday, September , 014 Hymns at the Small Entrance

RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, FOURTH MODE

GREEN BOOK PAGE 84 – THE TIDINGS

PRIEST ENTRANCE HYMN

Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us O Son of God,

who did arise from the dead. We sing to You, alleluia!

RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, FOURTH MODE

GREEN BOOK PAGE 84 – THE TIDINGS

HYMN OF THE FOREFEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE

THEOTOKOS

From the root of Jesse and the loins of David the King, Mariam, the child

of God, is born for our sake this day. Hence, all creation exults on its

renewal. Both Heaven and the earth rejoice together now. Praise her, O

tribes of nations here below. The righteous Joachim rejoices, and Anna

keeps feast, crying out: The barren bears the Theotokos, the nourisher of

our life.

HYMN FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE, PLAGAL 4TH MODE

Remember Your servant, O Lord, since You are good, and forgive her every sin

in this life; for no one is without sin, except You who are able to give rest to the

departed.

HYMN OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL 4TH MODE

GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 – O BLESSED ARE YOU

KONTAKION OF THE FOREFEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE

THEOTOKOS, 3RD MODE

On this day the Virgin and Theotokos Mary, the bridal chamber of the

Heavenly Bridegroom, by the will of God is born of a barren woman.

Being prepared as the chariot of God the Word, she was pre -ordained for

this, since she is the divine gate and the true Mother of Life.

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Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you

with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good

showing in the flesh that would compel you to be

circumcised, and only in order that they may not be

persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive

circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire

to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh.

But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord

Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me,

and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for

anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and

mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of

God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my

body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

English Reader: Katerina Rigopoulos

Gospel Reading

John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who

descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted

up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be

lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that

whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal

life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the

world, but that the world might be saved through him."

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Sun., Sept. 7 Kassiani the Hymnographer; John the Wonderworker of

Novgorod; Sozon the Martyr; The Forefeast of the

Nativity of the Theotokos; Euodos and Onesiphoros,

Apostles of the 70

Mon., Sept. 8 The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and

Ever-Virgin Mary; Sophronios, Bishop of Iberia;

Tues., Sept. 9 The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and

Anna; Severian the Martyr of Sebastia; Theophanes the

Confessor; Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Wed., Sept. 10 Menodora, Metrodora, & Nymphodora the Martyrs;

Poulcheria the Empress; Afterfeast of the Nativity of the

Theotokos

Thur., Sept. 11Theodora of Alexandria; Euphrosynos the Cook;

Demetrios & Evanthea the Martyrs & their son

Demetrianos; Sergius and Herman of Valaam, Finland;

Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Fri., Sept. 12 Apodosis of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the

Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary; Autonomos the

Martyr; Hieromartyr Cornatus, Bishop of Iconium;

Agirus, the Hieromartyr of Cornoutus, Bishop of

Iconium; Daniel of Thassos; Julian the Martyr

Sat., Sept. 13 Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross; The

Consecration of the Church of the Holy Resurrection

(Holy Sepulchre); Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr;

Aristides the Philosopher; Hierotheos the Righteous of

Iveron Monastery, Mount Athos

Daily Commemoration of Saints

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Calendar of Events

Sunday, September 7

8:15 a.m. Orthros

9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)

12:15 - 4:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym)

Catechetical School and 1st Day of Adult Catecheitical Class (C) following

Divine Liturgy. Coffee hosted in the Community Center following Divine

Liturgy.

40 Day Memorial for Helen M. Johnson

Monday, September 8 NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS

8:30 a.m. Orthros

9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)

7 p.m. GFF Meeting (BR)

Tuesday, September 9

5 - 6:30 p.m. HTA Greek School (GS Rooms)

6:30 p.m. AHEPA Mtg. (Gym)

6:30 p.m. DOP General Mtg. (A)

7 p.m. Choir Practice (Downstairs)

Wednesday, September 10

5 - 6:30 p.m. HTA Greek School (GS Rooms)

6 p.m. PARAKLESIS (C)

7 p.m GOYA (Gym)

7 p.m. HOPE (A)

Thursday, September 11

10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study

5 - 6:30 p.m. HTA Greek School (GS Rooms)

Friday, September 12

No Activiites

Saturday, September 13

9 a.m. GFF Baking Fenekia (K)

9:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group (BR)

5 p.m. GREAT VESPERS (C)

Sunday, September 14 THE ELEVATION OF THE VENERABLE

AND LIFE GIVING CROSS

8:15 a.m. Orthros

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9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)

12:15 - 4:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym)

Catechetical School and Adult Catecheitical Class (C) following Divine Liturgy.

Holy Cross Bake Sale & Coffee hosted by Philoptochos in the

Community Center following Divine Liturgy.

Parish Council Schedule September 7

Chris Canellos Christina Hochleutner Jim Chappel

Sam Paulos Peter Hronas Mary LeBrecht

September 14

Tasos Kaiafas Wade Stephens Matt Naftis

Alin Voicu Mary Ann Trapalis Fotis Papanicolaou

The Parish Council values your feedback!

Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions for how we can

better serve the parish? Let us know at [email protected].

Catechetical School meets in the Community Center after Holy

Communion.

Adult Catechetical Class, taught by Terry Hebert, will begin TODAY,

September 7th, after Holy Communion in the Chapel.

Adult Bible Study, taught by John Lucas, begins on Thursday,

September 4th, at 10:45 a.m. in the Boardroom of the Community

Center.

Adult Faith Enrichment, taught by Deacon Clint Sharpley, will begin

meeting on Wednesday, October 1st, at 7 p.m. in the

Boardroom of the Community Center.

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Holy Trinity Greek School

Afternoon classes have started!

ON-GOING REGISTRATION THROUGH

SEPTEMBER 16th

Nine Children’s Classes offered

Days Classes Teacher Times

Tuesday Intermediate A

Intermediate B

Advanced A

Efrosini Georgiadou

Mary Karavatakis

Artemis Meletis

5:00 – 6:30 pm

Wednesday Beginners A

Advanced B

Advanced C

Efrosini Georgiadou

Artemis Meletis

Cleo Eliopoulos

5:00 – 6:30 pm

Thursday Beginners B

Intermediate C

Parent/Child

Efrosini Georgiadou

Mary Karavatakis

Cleo Eliopoulos

5:00 – 6:30 pm

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Contact Presvytera Alexandra for enrollment:

[email protected] or

[email protected]

ADULT CLASSES

Adult classes will begin on Tuesday,

September 30th, 7-8:30 p.m.

See Church website for more info and registration form:

www.holytrinity.info

Registration available at the Greek Food Festival

at the Hellenic Cultural Exhibit

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Audelia Creek Elementary School

(Richardson ISD) has many disadvantaged students and they need

a Philoptochos guardian angel. Many students arrive at school without

needed personal items. Please pickup a few of the following items the

next time you are at the store and drop them into the PINK basket by

the Church office.

Unisex elastic chino style shorts & pants any color- sizes 4T 5T 6T,

6-14 child (can be gently used)

BOYS UNDERWEAR SIZE 4T - 6T & child sizes.

Unisex deodorant (100) full size

Toothpaste full size (100 Toothbrushes have been donated).

Band aids (fabric) regular sizes.

Small alcohol bottles (travel size) 30 count

Non-perishable healthy snack foods.

Happy 88th Birthday

Gus Xeros!

St. Barbara Ladies Philoptochos

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The Holy Trinity Bookstore

Presents

Meet the Artist!

We are pleased to present a Holy

Trinity 2014 porcelain Christmas ornament, available in the Bookstore

TODAY, after the Divine Liturgy.

Bob Munro, the photographic artist who created the ornament,

will be available to personalize and sign the ornament box and other

Holy Trinity Gift Collection pieces. The Collection features

photographic art images of our own church’s most sacred and treasured

icons, stained glass windows and other details. The perfect gift for any

occasion and a great way to take a piece of our church home with you to

enjoy every day.

Your Bookstore Team: Mary Zotos, Betty Boyd & Alin Voicu

Open Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m.

& Wednesdays, 1 - 3 p.m.

Save

the

Date

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HOLY TRINITY MEMORIAL WALL & FOUNTAIN

Dear Holy Trinity Family,

The Memorial Wall & Fountain provides us a way in which we as

a community can commemorate the memory of our departed

loved ones.

The cost per inscription is $100.00 per name. The Holy Trinity

Memorial Wall and Fountain is that special place where their

“Memories Will Be Ever Eternal.”

It is our hope that you will take this opportunity and place the

names of your departed on The Holy Trinity Memorial Wall so

they will be remembered for the generations to come.

16 names are needed to complete the

7th panel of the Memorial Wall. Forms

are available in the Community Center

on the table across from the office.

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Philoptochos News

& Upcoming Events!

Next Sunday, September 14

Holy Cross Bake Sale

Ladies, it’s Time to bake your

favorite greek pastry or your

favorite dessert to sell.

Your donation and/or purchase

supports a Philoptochos tradition!

In 1937, Archbishop Athernagoras directed

the Philoptochos to "devote" themselves to

the School.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR FIRST MEETING OF

THE NEW ECCLESIASTICAL YEAR

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 7:00 p.m. in the ALS Community Center

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S.A.L.T.

Dinner & Discussion

What?

Join us for a casual dinner & discussion at Vanessa's

house. Meatless covered dish. The discussion will be led by Fr.

Peter and Presb. Athanasia, with a possible cameo by Fr. Chris.

The topic is to be determined, but will be pertinent to single/

young couples and Dallas professionals (you!). You will never be

called on though!

Where?

Vanessa's house off of Lower Greenville.

5547 Willis Ave., Dallas, Texas 75206

When?

Wednesday, September 17 at 7 - 9 p.m.

RSVP please.

Contact?

Vanessa's cell 404-840-3939

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A Message from the Parish Council

As we’ve all surely noticed, with families back from summer vacation

and catechetical school back in session, attendance at Divine Liturgy has

increased significantly. Gone are the light crowds of summertime and our

beautiful church is once again full on Sundays. With the larger crowds, though,

come challenges with some aspects of our services—in particular, with the

reception of Holy Communion.

The parish council is there to make sure that everyone who wishes to

partake of Communion can do so, coming forward in a reverent, orderly fashion.

Our goal is to ensure that the process takes place efficiently and more

importantly, with the solemnity appropriate to this beautiful sacrament.

We therefore humbly ask for your cooperation in this effort by following

a couple simple guidelines:

Please remain seated in your pews until a council member indicates that

your row should go forward.

If you are standing in the back of the nave, please wait until all seated

parishioners have gone forward and a council member indicates that you

should go ahead.

Please note that these guidelines are for Sunday school students and

teachers also. Our experience has shown us that the best way to get everyone to

class promptly is for the whole process to be conducted in an efficient and

orderly manner.

Finally, we understand that there will often need to be accommodations

made, typically for our elderly parishioners or for others who may have trouble

standing in line. Please don’t hesitate to ask a parish council member for

assistance in these circumstances.

As always, if you have any questions, or suggestions for how we can

better serve the parish, please feel free to contact any member of the Parish

Council. You can also email us with your thoughts at

[email protected].

In Christ’s service,

Your 2014 Parish Council

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Needed:

Greek Food Festival

Volunteers

It’s that time of year again!

Time to VOLUNTEER!

We need everyone to get involved. With your help

the 58th GFF will be the best ever.

Signing up is easy:

1. Visit the following website:

www.greekfoodfestivalofdallas.com

enter the password Opa!2014

(password is case sensitive)

or

2. Stop by the Festival Volunteers

table in the Community Center after

Divine Liturgy on Sunday

Parking passes will be issued in September.

If you have any questions please contact

Billy Karant at 214-663-6341

or

[email protected]

Please join the Holy Trinity Adult Bible Study each Thursday at

10:45 a.m. in the Board Room of the Arthur L. Sarris Community Center. We

will begin this year with a study of 2 Corinthians.

Do you allow your weaknesses to rule over you?

Do you have hardships that overwhelm you?

Do you beg God to remove obstacles from your life?

The apostle Paul delighted in his weaknesses, welcomed hardship as a

friend and thanked God for obstacles that offered opportunities to experience

God's power. Was he crazy? In everything Paul teaches you to rely, as he did,

on God's great promise: "My grace is sufficient for you."

Please join us as we study 2 Corinthians!

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Holy Trinity Family,

Welcome to September. The 58th Annual Greek Food Festival

is only a few weeks away. This Festival has the markings of

being the biggest one yet. The one thing we still need is – YOU!

The heart and soul of this Festival lives within each of those

that contribute to its success.

Our first need is assistance in baking. No experience necessary, the Yia Yias

will train. See the schedule on Page 16.

Sign Up to Volunteer during the Festival. Anytime you can assist is

appreciated.

Sign Up after Church on Sundays starting August 24

Sign Up online at www.greekfestivalofdallas.com (the password is Opa!2014

and is case sensitive)

Via email to [email protected]

Stop in the office and leave your contact information.

Other Ways to Help

Get the Word Out. Let all your friends know about the Festival. Make a

personal commitment to have 10 friends attend our great event. Send your

friends and coworkers a “Save the Date” email.

Like the Festival on Facebook: GreekFoodFestivalDallas.

The Festival Sponsorship Program is a valuable opportunity for local

businesses and professionals to get their marketing messages in front of the

thousands of people who attend our popular event. If you or someone you

know might be interested in being a sponsor for Festival 2014, please

contact us at [email protected].

New this Year at the Festival

Feta Bites - Yvonne Schifelbein had an idea and our resident food scientist,

Terry Moros, brings us a tasty deep fried treat. Think State Fair, but Greek

Style.

Greek Taverna - A separate area for wine tasting and enjoying the

atmosphere.

Lamb Sliders - So popular in its debut last year, we are doubling the

amount. Steve Stathas, “The Lamb Slider King,” will be busy.

We look forward to making great memories. Remember, the festival isn’t

just a big party. It’s a vital source of revenue that supports Holy Trinity, our

ministries and our community outreach.

In His Service,

Jason Ortgies, Chairman

& the 2014 Greek Food Festival Steering Committee

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Holy Trinity Family,

Our Church's 58th Greek Food Festival of Dallas will be held on September 26, 27, &

28, 2014. The Festival presents a great opportunity for us to come together as a family

and share our faith and culture with the Dallas/Fort Worth community. There are

many volunteer opportunities for all of us. Also, in order to help deflate the cost of

the festival, we are seeking your generosity to help fund the following festival

needs. If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, please email the

Greek Food Festival at: [email protected]

Respectfully,

Jason Ortgies

2014 Greek Food Festival Committee Chair

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Chris Canellos Harry Yianitsas

2014 Parish Council President 2014 Stewardship Chairman

WANTED YOUTH CHOIR

Please contact Mary LeBrecht

[email protected]

or 972-464-7445

2nd Grade on up!

Sept. 7 - sing with the adult choir

Sept. 13 & 21 - practice in the

Greek School room

Oct. 5 - sing with the adult choir

Oct. 12 & 26 - practice in the

Greek School room

We practice from 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Love to see you there!

Weekly Bulletin Stewardship Report as of 9/4/14

Contributions received 1/1/14 to 9/4/14

2014 Stewardship Pledges

Number of Pledges

$ 2014 Pledges

$ Contributed to 2014 Stewardship

% of 2014 Pledge Contributed

No Change to Pledge 347 $433,850

Decreased Pledge 149 $83,209

Increased Pledge 174 $310,694

New Pledges 66 $46,534

TOTAL # of Pledges 736 $874,287 $583,595 66.75%

From about.com:

HOW LABOR DAY CAME ABOUT; WHAT IT MEANS

"Labor Day differs in every essential from the other holidays of the year in any

country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American

Federation of Labor. "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with

conflicts and battles of man's prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and

power, of glories achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day...is devoted to no

man, living or dead, to no sect, race, or nation."

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and

is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It

constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the

strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.

More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt

as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.

Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of

Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, was first

in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all

the grandeur we behold."

But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many

believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday.

Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the

secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J.,

proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in

New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal

and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New

York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor

Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, l883. In l884

the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and

the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the

example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea

spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in l885 Labor Day was celebrated in

many industrial centers of the country.

But, let’s see the bigger picture here. If we didn’t work to improve ourselves and our

community, there would be no Labor Day. The fruits of our labor are all around us,

both good and not so good. We live inside the world of our own time, talent and

treasure. So, when we want to improve our situation, what is one solution? Work

harder. That’s also how we improve our church community. In a little more than a year,

we will celebrate 100 years of the founding of this parish. One hundred years of the

labors of ourselves and those that came before us. Without that labor, there would be

no Holy Trinity community in Dallas, Texas. Without our continuing support, where

will our parish be in another 100 years?

Labor Day By Harry Yianitsas, Stewardship Chairman