THE FLAMEholytrinitycathedral.org/pdf/Flame/Flame_Jan.2019.pdf · Christ Kanellakis, Dennis P. Papadopoulos, ORGANIZATIONS AHEPA: GOYA HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 1200 Robert

Volume 9, Issue 1 January 2019

Experiences from the Winter Youth Rally in Atlanta

by Father George Wilson

Each year during the final week of December, the Metropolis of Atlanta hosts the Winter Youth Rally (WYR) near the Metropolis Center and the Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta. The entire Marriott Century Center hotel is utilized to house this wonderful Metropolis youth program. This year I had the opportunity to accompany our GOYA members and their advisors on the bus to Atlanta. The eight hour bus ride provided some quality time to review study materials that were chosen by the Metropolis Youth Office in preparation for the Bible Bowl competition.

The program began with an Aghiasmos Service at the Annunciation Cathedral officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios and the ten clergymen who were present. The Cathedral was filled to capacity with the youth and advisors participating in the WYR. After the service we were treated to a delightful meal, and then GOYAns participated in a preliminary round of the Bible Bowl. Each church team of GOYAns collectively answered twenty questions. The teams that answered the most questions correctly moved on to the

next round. I am pleased to share that our team advanced to the next bracket round of sixteen teams. The volleyball competition began the following day. Our team played at the nearby Boys & Girls Club gymnasium. Although New Orleans was well-coached, the team did not get beyond the first round of competition but showed spirited teamwork and appeared to have a lot of fun. Each Church was asked to create a banner, which hung off the balconies in the hotel. The New Orleans crew offered perhaps the most creative and colorful banner that was uniquely New Orleans. Continued on next page

THE FLAME HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

1200 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD – NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70122

FIRST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA

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The WYR is a marvelous program for the young people to meet and interact socially with peers from other churches in the Metropolis. It combines opportunities for spiritual and physical exercise and is a chance to make new friends and spend time with old acquaintances while encouraging them to grow in their faith while having fun. As their Priest I am especially proud of our GOYAns and their advisors and highly encourage all of our families to consider participating in this incredibly valuable youth program in future years.

The Winter Youth Rally is a huge undertaking, which depends on countless volunteers from the Metropolis and the parishioners of the Annunciation Cathedral. We were very blessed to have been hosted by such a caring and loving group of people, and I know that I speak for our GOYAns and their advisors by sharing my appreciation to the Parish Council of our Cathedral though the Education, Culture, and Youth Ministries Committee for providing this exceptional opportunity.

HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

504.282.0259 – Fax 504.283.5586 holytrinitycathedral.org

Liturgical Services Sundays – Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Weekdays (when scheduled) 9:00 am

Clergy Very Reverend Father George Wilson [email protected] 504-282-0259

Chanter: Demetrios Golfos Choir Director: Alex Tiliakos

2018 PARISH COUNCIL President: Steven E. Psarellis 1

st Vice President: Nicholas S. Bouzon

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Vice President: Ares M. Christakis, MD Treasurer: Nektarios Christakis Secretary: Barbara Stavis Wolf Members: Maria Anastasiou, Angela Fyssas-Lear, Christ Kanellakis, Dennis P. Papadopoulos, Constandinos Vennis, and Efthimios Zissis

The Flame: Editor, Victoria Catsulis

EDUCATION Greek School: Instructor, Fay Kalergi Hymnology: Instructor, Viki Moustoukas Sunday Church School following Holy Communion

Director: Patrick Latour and Maria Latsis

ORGANIZATIONS Acolytes and Readers

Coordinator: Vladimir Ammons AHEPA: President, Lance von Uhde III Daughters of Penelope

President: Connie Tiliakos

Education, Culture, and Youth Ministries Chairman: Constandinos Vennis

GOYA Coordinator: Presvytera Harriet Wilson President: Eleni Tsaoussidis Advisors: Alex Korominas and Donna

Venturatos Hellenic Dancers Coordinator, Mathoula Bilalis Holy Trinity Soccer Director, Angela Fyssas-Lear HOPE: Advisors, Mariellen Craver & Diana Peterson JOY: Advisors, Stephanie Malachias and Marianthe Melancon Junior Neolea Hellenic Dancers Director: Evagelia Vatakis Philoptochos: President, Cathy Vial PTA: President, Katerina Sutton Real Estate Committee Chairperson: Christ Kanellakis St. Markella of Chios President: Maria Anastasiou

Support: Secretary, Victoria Catsulis Maintenance: Dimitri Vatakis

The Stewardship Committee is launching the 2019 Stewardship Campaign and deems it important to reiterate the message published in the December issue of The Flame that you please consider increasing your pledge by at least 10%. Many people are still paying what they paid thirty years ago! The Church’s bills have increased greatly in this time period. Also, parishioners must realize that the community cannot continue to rely on the annual Greek Festival to plug all the gaps. The most dedicated workers are getting older, and the profit margins are starting to shrink. The community has to prepare for the day when most of the budget can be covered by stewardship. Although the new packets have not been mailed yet, some parishioners already made their 2019 pledges. The Committee thanks them and asks that the remaining congregants prayerfully consider increasing their pledge this year.

The Cathedral office received 15 commitments totaling $6,570.00. Of this $6,570.00 was paid with an average pledge of $438.00. Thank you for your generous support of the 2019 Stewardship Ministry.

PLEDGES RECEIVED BY JANUARY 2, 2019

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GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF NEW ORLEANS - HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL

January 2019

Dear Members of Holy Trinity: The Board of Trustees appointed a new committee to work on a 2019 Membership Directory for our community. The Board apologizes that previous efforts for a directory were not successful. To have your information included in the directory, each member is asked to please complete the attached form with the information each wishes to have published and return the completed form to the Cathedral office in person, by mail, or via email no later than SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019. Details are included on the form. Also, members may submit family or individual photographs with the form for inclusion in the directory. If members would like the committee to use the photographs that were previously taken at the Cathedral, please include that information on the form. Final determination of which photos or items will be included in the directory will be made by the committee. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. Any questions may be directed to the committee co-chairpersons listed below.

Maria Anastasiou (504-722-7576) and Barbara Stavis Wolf (504-327-0067) e-mail to: [email protected]

2019 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

PARISH REGISTRY Celebrations, Milestones, Comfort, and Support

BAPTISM December 2, 2018 Marvin Leonid Sanchez Son of Mariana Donos and Marvin Sanchez Godparents— Nadeja and John Corbu

MEMORIALS December 2, 2018 Andrew Kleamenakis, 40-Days December 12, 2018 Metropolitan Silas, 18-Years December 16, 2018 Helen Hansel, 5-Years

TRISAGION December 23, 2018 Vladimir Andreyev, 9-Days

Demarinis, Vivi Gattuso, Ioana and Roy Georges, Constantine Johnson, Helen Maskas and Ben

Ktistakis, Kay and Lucas McCrary, Mona and Douglas Nicopoulos, Sue and Constandinos Papadopoulos, Dimitri

Zetzmann III, Robert E. Zetzmann, Kaler Zetzmann, Kathy and Robert

Papadopoulos, Madina Wolf, Angelle and William Wolf, Barbara Stavis Zervoudis, Georgia and George

PHILOPTOCHOS

SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

ANNUAL PHILOPTOCHOS STEWARDSHIP Philoptochos stewardship is due January 1, 2019. Please forward stewardship to Membership Chairperson Cornelia Koniditsiotis or mail to the following address:

Philoptochos Society ~ 1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard ~ New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - FESTIVE AND FUN

Brille and Steve Cotsoradis graciously hosted the Christmas Luncheon on December 12, 2018, in the Hellenic Cultural Center. The “Santa Chefs” prepared a delicious meal, which was followed by Christmas stories, raffles, and a seasonal sing-along. Everyone had a great time getting in the Christmas spirit.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019 The first 2019 General Assembly will be held in the Hellenic Cultural Center on SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, following Divine Liturgy. The agenda will include discussion and vote on the proposed budget for 2019, as well as regular business items. All members in Good Standing are asked to attend.

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PHILOPTOCHOS ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS PROJECT The Angel Tree project was again a huge success this year! Philoptochos was able to distribute gifts to eight families because of the overwhelming generosity of the entire community. Special appreciation is extended to all community members and organizations that participated. Thank you is also extended to Nicole, Mary, and Johnny Peterson, who creatively decorated the gift bags. The families were truly thankful for the gift certificates that they received. This was a beautiful community effort. Thanks also to Viki Moustoukas, Elaine Nugent, and Diana Peterson for coordinating this project.

HOTEL HOPE MINISTRY Hotel Hope is a nonprofit, interfaith organization providing emergency housing to women with children in a safe and loving atmosphere and providing related supportive services until the family becomes self-sufficient. Philoptochos members visited Hotel Hope and provided a meal for all individuals housed in the facility. Chairperson Debbie Funti organized this ministry and accompanied members who cooked, served, and participated in this new outreach. Members who joined her that evening were Dawn Harvey, Faith Kyame, Carol Venturatos, and Presvytera Harriet Wilson. Maria Vennis joined the ladies and brought articles for the ladies and their children. It was a very gratifying experience for all!

REGULAR MEETING

A fresh New Year is upon us once again. It is time to be thankful for the blessings of the past year and set positive goals and resolutions for the coming year. Join Philoptochos and take part in the philantropic programs sponsored by the chapter. Attend the January meeting on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at 12:00 pm. Hostesses are Billie Andersson and Gail Psilos. A board meeting will be held at 11:30 am.

SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON - THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

All seniors are invited to the January Senior Citizens Luncheon at the Hellenic Cultural Center at 11:30 am. The luncheon is graciously sponsored by Debbie and Vasili Funti. Make plans to attend a fun event.

VALENTINE KOULOURAKIA SALE

Philoptochos will hold a koulourakia sale on Sunday, February 10, just in time for Valentine’s Day gifting. For this fundraiser, a dozen koulourakia packaged in a gift bag and embellished with a heart ornament will be on sale. Make your list and support this fundraiser.

VASILOPITA CELEBRATION

Annually, Philoptochos sponsors the cutting of the Vasilopita to benefit St Basil’s Academy. This celebration will take place on Sunday, January 13, 2019, after Divine Liturgy. It will be followed by a reception.

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST

"GO FUND ME" GREEK COMMUNITIES ARCHIVING EFFORT The Holy Trinity Archives Committee wishes to inform the Cathedral family that its researcher in Greece, Gregory Kontos, recently started a “Go Fund Me” effort on the web to raise funds for archiving Greek communities. Gregory is a trusted friend and excellent researcher. If you wish to know more about this effort and want to make a donation, his website is as follows:

https://supportgreekarchives.wordpress.com/home/

Archives Committee Chairperson Maggie Maag reports that this first endeavor is focused on Sparta and Tripolis and that Gregory is perfect to direct it as he provided the documentation for the PBS genealogy show last year.

HOUSE BLESSING FORM To have your home and/or business blessed, fill out the attached form and return it to the Cathedral office as soon as possible. Please DO NOT EMAIL OR CALL for an appointment. Instead, submit the form, denoting a day and time that is convenient for you, and the office will call to confirm the appointed schedule for the blessing. Remember to have an icon available and to prepare a list of your living family members to be prayed for during the blessing.

https://supportgreekarchives.wordpress.com/home/

— 2019 — HOUSE BLESSINGS

To have your home and/or business blessed, fill out the form below and return it to the Cathedral office as soon as possible. Please DO NOT EMAIL OR CALL for an appointment. Instead, submit the form, denoting a day and time that is convenient for you, and the office will call to confirm the appointed schedule for the blessing. Remember to have an icon available and to prepare a list of your family members to be prayed for during the blessing.

NAME

ADDRESS

HOME PHONE CELL PHONE

PREFERRED DAY & TIME

Father George would like to bless as many homes as possible and for this reason wishes to

adhere to a tight schedule. He kindly asks that you not expect him to stay for a meal and thanks

you in advance for understanding.

Zip Code:

Greek Orthodox Community of New Orleans

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Membership Directory

Please complete the information below with the details you agree and wish to have included in

the Cathedral Membership Directory; sign below; and return to the Cathedral office in person, by

mail to: Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122, or by

email to: [email protected]. All submissions received at the Cathedral office will be

forwarded to the Directory Committee. Please attach photos desired to be included in the

directory. Please contact the Committee Co-Chairpersons, if you have any questions. Thank you.

LAST NAME _______________________________

FIRST NAME_______________________________ MIDDLE NAME ___________________

Street Address _________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________ State _________________ Zip Code _____________

Email Address _________________________________________________________________

Occupation or Work Place ________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number ____________________ Cell Phone Number ______________________

Work Phone Number __________________

Full Name of Spouse ____________________________________________________________

Spouse Email Address ___________________________________________________________

Spouse Occupation or Work Place _________________________________________________

Spouse Cell Phone _______________________ Spouse Work Phone _____________________

Names of Children ______________________________________________________________

Number of Photos Attached ____________

Any additional information to be included in directory _________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Signed______________________________________________ Dated___________________

mailto:[email protected]

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 9:00 am Orthros

10:00 am Divine Liturgy—ST. BASIL THE GREAT

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 NO BIBLE STUDY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 8:30 am Royal Hours

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 9:00 am Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great

10:30 am Minor Blessing of the Waters

10:30 am Epiphany Committee Meeting

11:30 am Philoptochos Board Meeting

12:00 pm Philoptochos General Meeting

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 8:45 am Orthros

10:00 am Divine Liturgy—FEAST OF EPIPHANY

Sunday Church School after Holy Communion

11:15 am Great Blessing of the Waters

2019 EPIPHANY CELEBRATION

11:30 am DOVE RELEASE and CROSS RETRIEVAL

12:00 pm Epiphany Luncheon Tickets on Sale

12:00 pm EPIPHANY LUNCHEON and PRESENTATIONS

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 9:00 am Divine Liturgy—SYNAXIS OF ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER

6:00 pm ÓRAMA Youth Task Force Meeting

7:00 pm ECYM Committee Meeting

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 6:00 pm Adult Beginner Greek School

7:00 pm Adult Advanced Greek School

7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 7:00 pm Bible Study

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 TBA Hall Rental—CLAWS SEASON 3 CATERING

6:00 pm Adult Elementary Greek School

6:00 pm Paraklesis

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 9:45 am Cathedral Montessori School Chapel

5:00 pm Holy Trinity PTA Meeting

5:00 pm Youth Level A1 Greek School

6:00 pm Youth Advanced Greek School

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 12:00 pm Youth Level Junior A Greek School


10:00 am Divine Liturgy—SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY


Philoptochos Vasilopita Sunday Ceremony

12:00 pm GOYA Meeting

12:00 pm Philoptochos Vasilopita Sunday Reception

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 11:00 am Western Conference Clergy Meeting and Vasilopita Luncheon

5:00 pm Filmore North Group A Project Committee Meeting

6:00 pm Adult Beginner Greek School


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 10:30 am Monthly Book Club Meeting

7:00 pm Bible Study

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 10:00 am Divine Liturgy—SAINT ANTHONY THE GREAT

11:30 am Philoptochos Senior Citizens Luncheon

6:00 pm Adult Elementary Greek School

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9 — C O N T I N U E D


12:00 pm CHIRONET BAPTISM



SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 11:00 am PAPADOPOULOS BAPTISM

12:00 pm Youth Level Junior A Greek School


10:00 am Divine Liturgy—TWELFTH SUNDAY OF LUKE


12:00 pm Daughters of Penelope Meeting



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 7:00 pm Bible Study

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 6:00 pm Adult Elementary Greek School

7:00 pm AHEPA Meeting Offsite


2:00 pm Hall Rental—CAMELLIA SOCIETY SHOW Set Up



SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 7:00 am Hall Rental—CAMELLIA SOCIETY SHOW

12:00 pm Youth Level Junior A Greek School

2:00 pm Philoptochos Ozanam Inn


10:00 am Divine Liturgy—FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF LUKE


Holy Trinity PTA Artoclasia for Three Hierarchs

12:00 pm General Assembly

2:00 pm LAZAR BAPTISM



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 9:00 am Divine Liturgy—THREE HIERARCHS

10:00 am Philoptochos Koulourakia Workshop

7:00 pm Bible Study

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 6:00 pm Adult Elementary Greek School

7:00 pm 2019 Greek Festival Chairpersons Meeting

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