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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 2015
the Official Newsletter Publication of
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
The Three Hierarchs
Saint Basil, Saint Gregory the Theologian and Saint John Chrysostom
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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 into 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 [email protected]
Reverend Presbyter
Peter Kostakis, Assistant Priest
Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes
Reverend Deacon Clint Sharpley
Administration
Tom Clark, Administrator [email protected]
Maureen Rakow, Financial Assistant [email protected]
Liz Strong, Administrative Assistant
Vickie Wells, Executive Assistant [email protected]
Support Staff
Basil Xeros, Neokoros [email protected]
Torye Morris, Facilities Manager [email protected] 0044 Parish Council
President Christopher Canellos
Vice President Tasos Kaiafas
Treasurer Sam Paulos
Recording Secretary Jim Dolmas
Corresponding Secretary Matt Naftis
Members Nicholas Cimino James Chappel
Christina Hochleutner Jimmy Horiates
Peter Hronas Mary LeBrecht
Fotis Papanicolaou Wade Stephens
Kerry Tassopoulos Mary Ann Trapalis
Alin Voicu Tina Yampanis
Church Office Hours Monday—Thursday
9 a.m.—5 p.m. Friday
9 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Summer Bookstore Hours Sunday after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m.
Ekfonesis January 2015
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In January, the Three Hierarchs are celebrated each individually (Saint Basil, January 1; Saint Gregory
the Theologian, January 25; and Saint John Chrysostom; January 27) and again jointly on January 30!
This is a reminder that all are given special gifts, no person is more special than the other, we are all
in one communion! These great teachers are wonderful fountains of the wisdom that comes from God,
and their wisdom can strengthen us as we begin another year.
And these teachers, I am sure, pray for us that we remember that all our wisdom, all our strength,
and all our accomplishments are because of the gifts given to us by God.
As we begin another year, we may feel some anxiety. We feel effects of time. There are deadlines to
make and goals to reach, and sometimes we feel the decrease in our youth and energy. But God came and
sanctified time so that we would not be stuck saying that everything just slips away from us. He gave us
the ability to be be partakers of eternal life through faith and love. Saint Gregory the Theologian said these
words, in which we can find encouragement as time progresses:
God always was, and always is, and always will be. Or rather, God always Is. For Was and Will be
are fragments of our time, and of changeable nature, but He is Eternal Being. And this is the Name
that He gives to Himself when giving the Oracle to Moses in the Mount. For in Himself He sums up
and contains all Being, having neither beginning in the past nor end in the future; like some great
Sea of Being, limitless and unbounded, transcending all conception of time and nature, only
adumbrated by the mind, and that very dimly and scantily.
So this most famous mind of the Church is not afraid to articulate that our mind has its limits. Time
has its limits. All things that are measurable have limits. As we begin to measure one more year, we can
find joy, hope, and growth, knowing that we have the gift of communion to the immeasurable, eternal love
of God.
Pastoral Reflections by Fr. Peter Kostakis
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Stewardship
‘Give not out of your abundance, but out of your poverty.’ Mark 12:41-44
Miracle of Sharing ‘...and all these things shall be added unto you.’ Matthew 6:33
Stewardship 2014
I Give Up! By Harry Yianitsas, Stewardship Chairman
Quick, what do these words say to you? Do they sound like a phrase of resignation? Do they sound like
something you hear when one is worn out and tired? (yes, we all are from time to time) What meaning do these
words carry?
Let’s break down the individual meanings of these simple words:
I-Meaning me personally.
Give- To hand over. “Give me the truth.”
To cause to have. “Did you give me your cold?”,
To relinquish. “I give you all the power.”
To offer. “Can I give you some help?”
Up- Used up. “Time is up”
Moving to a higher position . “Let’s go up to the top” “ The Cowboys are up by 10 points”
Getting higher and more vigorous. “The stock market is up today”
So, depending how we “see” these words, we can have different meanings for this phrase.
What we believe can affect how we interpret them.
The pessimist may say I give up means “there’s just no use in trying anymore, it will never succeed” He feels
used up. Expended. Given out. Out of options.
But, the optimist may see these words in an entirely different light (the light of Christ?). I give up is not a
negative, but a positive! How? Because with his faith in God, the optimist sees these words to mean “I relinquish
myself to a higher position” Through his faith, he has realized that his abilities are limited, and only God can help
him deal with those limitations. No wonder he’s an optimist! God is with him helping him achieve his goals!
Which brings us to our attitude about our stewardship. We have set the goal of being a 100% stewardship
supported parish by our 2015 100th anniversary. Many of us have seen the goal as something we may never
achieve, or something to let others achieve for them. But many of us have seen the need and answered the call to
increase their giving. Like the optimist, they know that it is God who will help them in their giving. They have
realized first-hand how giving of themselves feels great!
As we end this year, and begin another I would challenge each of us to not just “give up” and resign, but to
truly “GIVE UP” and increase their personal contribution of the TIME God gives us, the TALENT God gives us,
and the TREASURE he gives us. With His help we will truly achieve our goal and make our community a thriving
center for the faithful.
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CATECHETICAL CORNER
After the Feasts of St. Basil, Theophany and St. John the Baptist, January usually
provides a bit of respite from the hustle and bustle of the “holy day” season. This
year will be a very busy January as will most of 2015! Beginning in January, Holy
Trinity is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Church!!
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.
The first “kickoff event” will be on January 11 when St. Barbara’s Philoptochos will sponsor the annual
Vasilipita Celebration to raise funds for the Academy of St. Basil Children’s Home in Garrison, New York. What is
exciting is that the guests for the celebration will be Fr. Costas Sitaras, Director, and a student from St.
Basil’s Academy! J
On Thursday, January 15, the second anniversary event will be the CENTENNIAL KICKOFF
CONCERT FEATURING MARIO FRANGOULIS AT THE WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE, 8:00PM.
The Metropolis Basketball Tournament will take place the weekend of January 17-18. 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.
Wow!! Four of these major events will focus on family and children!! What a blessing!!
JANUARY FEASTS DAYS
2015
01/01 Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea, Cappadocia
01/06 Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
01/07 Synaxis of John the Holy Prophet, Baptist & Forerunner
01/12 Tatiana the Martyr of Rome
01/14 Nina, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Enlightener of Theria
01/17 Anthony the Great
01/18 Athanasios the Great
01/21 Maximos the Confessor
01/25 Gregory the Theologian
01/30 The Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian & John Chrysostom
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St. BaSil’S annual new Year’S DaY
Celebration/Brunch
Everyone is invited to attend the St. Basil Fellowship's annual cele-
bration in the Arthur L. Sarris Community Center immediately fol-
lowing Divine Liturgy on the first day of the new year, Thursday,
January 1, 2015. 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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HTA:
Nationally Accredited
Lower School
Pre-School 2
to Kindergarten Accepting applications for
2014—2015 school year
13555 Hillcrest Road Dallas, TX 75240
Ph: 972-490-7060
Fax: 972-991-3424
School Office Hours
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
www.holytrinityacademy.com
Email:
Class Schedule:
Pre-School (2/3-Year-Olds) PS2/3 T-Th 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. M-W-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. M-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Pre-School (3/4-Year-Olds) PS3/4 M-W-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. M-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten through Kindergarten M-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Before School/After School Before school care begins at 7:30 a.m. After school care ends at 6 p.m.
Holy Trinity Academy
wishes all of the
Metropolis of Denver
basketball participants
Blessings and Good Luck!
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HOLY TRINITY GREEK SCHOOL NEWS
HAPPY NEW YEAR! KALI HRONIA!!
Greek School classes resume on Tuesday, January 6, the Feast of Theophany.
Students will have Vasilop ita Celebrations on January 6, 7, & 8.
Adult Greek classes resume on January 6 & 7, at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, January 25, 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 25, the Greek School PTA will host the Coffee Hour in honor of the Three
Hierarchs. Tiropites and Galaktobouriko , prepared by Eleni Papathanasiou and Angie Austin, will be
on sale.
Pictures from the OXI Day Celebration…$700 was sent to the
Philoptochos Greek and Cypriot Relief Fund. Thank you all for your support.
The Three Hierarchs
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General Interest
January Sunday Coffees
Sunday, January 04, 2015 Available
Sunday, January 11, 2015 Vasilopita & Centennial Kick-Off Celebration
Sunday, January 18, 2015 Metropolis Basketball Tournament
Sunday, January 28, 2015 HT Greek School Coffee & Bake Sale
If your organization would like to sponsor a Sunday Coffee, please contact
Presv. Alexandra Poulos at [email protected]
Caregivers Support Group
Our next meeting is on
Saturday, January 10, at 9:30 a.m.
in the Boardroom of the Community Center
The Caregivers Support Group
meets the second Saturday of the
month. If there is a Divine Liturgy on a
particular Saturday, the meeting takes
place after the Liturgy.
Caregivers include parents of
special needs children, spouses or
children caring for adult family
members. Our purpose is to provide an
opportunity to address caregiving issues with
those who have had or are having similar
experiences. Confidentiality is a key component
of our sessions.
For more information, contact Steve Pakes,
Bill Lane or Presv. Alexandra Poulos
Youth Choir
Like to sing?
Join the Youth Choir!
Check the Sunday Bulletin for
the upcoming February schedule.
For more information
Contact Mary LeBrecht
Mario Frangoulis in Concert
Thursday
JANUARY 15, 2015
8:00 p.m.
Winspear Opera House
ON SALE NOW!
ATTPAC.org/on-sale/2015/Mario-Frangoulis (For groups larger than 6, or for personal assistance, please call Group
Sales at 214-978-2879)
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General Interest
Parish Council Schedule
Jan. 4 Jim Dolmas, Nicholas Cimino, Kerry Tassopoulos, Jimmy Horiates, Tina Yampanis
Jan. 11 Chris Canellos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel, Sam Paulos, Peter Hronas, Mary LeBrecht
Jan. 18 Tasos Kaiafas, Wade Stephens, Matt Naftis, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou
Jan. 25 Jim Dolmas, Nicholas Cimino, Kerry Tassopoulos, Jimmy Horiates, Tina Yampanis
The Holy Trinity Bookstore Welcomes You!
Visit the “best kept secret’ in Dallas, The Holy Trinity Bookstore/Library and
Gift Shop. It is quaint, peaceful and a must visit. We welcome you!
Two books we recommend are: “Christ’s Comfort for Those Who Sorrow” by
Anthony M. Coniaris and “Rejoice Panagia” an offering to children, THE
AKATHIST HYMN by the Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Theotokos the Life
Giving Spring. You also may want to read up on Greek Culture and Orthodoxy with our book offering
titled, “Customs and Greek Traditions.” Many prayer books and “The Orthodox Study Bible” are also
available.
The hand-made byzantine jewelry from Gallery Byzantium in sterling silver and gold are exquisite. We also
have the Bob Munro porcelain collection of gift items of our Church that would make excellent gifts. Other
items include wedding crown holders, beautiful icons from the Monastery that have been blessed by the
Priests and Monks, greeting cards, children’s books, CD’s, and ribbon crosses made by Ms. Katina Politz
and much, much more.
We thank our many parishioners that have donated books to the Bookstore Library. Come in and browse
around for a while! We would love to see you.
Your Bookstore Team: Mary Zotos, Betty Boyd & Alin Voicu
Open Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. & Wednesdays, 1 - 3 p. m.
Parish Registry
Weddings
Gavin Minnis & Tina Lalangas, Emil Tajzoy & Catherine Zachariades, Constantine & Myranda Poulos,
Clifford Fischer & Cassidy Woodard
Baptisms
Niko Lawrence McMillen, Sophia Dirickson, Nikos Petropoulos, Michalakis Parides, Christina Peters
Funerals
Mary Kagane Lambert, Anteopy Nikolopoulos, Harry Tishlias, Eleni Spaliaras, who fell asleep in the Lord
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.
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LET’S GET READY FOR THE BIG
1915-2015
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Archives Committee John Faxon 214-363-0647
Bill Karahal 972-931-3230 Charles Pappas 214-207-7795 Dna. Mary Sharpley 214-770-3726
Volunteers are needed! If you can help the Archive Committee
gather photos, take interviews, and assist in organizing and
scanning documents and photographs, please call Mary Sharpley
at 214-770-3726 or email her at [email protected].
If you prefer you may call the Church office (972-991-1166) and
leave your name, telephone number, and best times to call you.
Mr. & Mrs.
Leon Fox (Foukas)
1933
Mr. & Mrs.
Nick Chotas
Circa 1930s
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All of the items requested are essential for the Commemorative Album and Gala Weekend Slideshow. And
we need everyone’s input, we are not only focusing on the founders.
The Archives Committee Is: GATHERING and PRESERVING our parish’s heritage by collecting and cataloguing photographs, snapshots, slides, movies, videos,
albums, documents, letters, reports, journals, souvenir programs, scrap books, newspaper articles, flyers, immigration and
citizenship papers, and other historical material.
CREATING A MASTER PHOTOGRAPH FILE of Church events, community activities, and parishioners in order to preserve our
visual history.
LOCATING COPIES OF MISSING Board/Council meeting minutes, reports, records, newsletters, and material destroyed or
lost during moves from the prior Churches on Riggs to Swiss Avenue to Hillcrest.
DEVELOPING ORAL AND WRITTEN individual family histories of the oldest and Church -founder Greek Orthodox residents of
Dallas and nearby Holy Trinity counties.
MILITARY SERVICE: Pictures of family members who are currently serving in the military or who have served in the past
whether for the U.S., Greece, Canada, Britain, etc. in any capacity.
TELEGRAMS, HONORS OR MEDALS regarding a family member ’s military service.
We Are Also Looking For: Certificates of marriage or baptism issued by the Church prior to 1950.
Obituaries, newspaper articles, advertisements for businesses.
Old ticket stubs, programs, or flyers from plays or dances by parishioners.
Newspaper articles about the Greek Festival, Pascha (Easter) or other parish events covered in the newspaper.
Birth and death certificates contain very useful information for historical purposes.
If you aren’t sure that a picture or other item would be desirable for the archives and the history to be written for our Centennial,
please call us.Bring your items/photos to the Coffee after Sunday Liturgy and wem for you!
In addition to Father Chris, parishioners who have helped gather material so far include: Diamond Pantaze, Constantine
Xeros, Basil Xeros, James Christon, Demetra Michalopulos, Charles Pappas, Joanne Canellos, Peter Vastures, Nick Carayannopoulos,
Bill Karahal, Nick Dixie, Helen Trapalis, Mary Ann Trapalis, George Zarafonetis, Basil Shropulos, Georgia Zikos, Andreas Poulakidas
(Phoenix), Madaline Spirros Maag, (New Orleans), Katharine P. Papathanassiou (Athens), Harriett Vatsures Semander (Houston),
Eugenia Barunes (Houston), Jimmy Tassos, Mary Chotas Zotas, and others.
We Desperately Need . . . Copies of minutes of Board/Parish Council and other meetings from 1915 to 1950. (These may exist in the form of old
ledgers or journals and are likely in Greek.)
Copies of EKFONESIS from its earliest days into 1970.
Any documents, photographs, files, documents or other items from the Church on Riggs Street (at Sanger) (1915-1950.)
Turn in by January 30, 2015.
Final Deadline for items to be considered
for the history is April 1, 2015.
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Holy Trinity GOC
Centennial Question:
How can I be a part of our parish's upcoming Centennial?
Well, here are a few ways:
> On Sale Now! Come join us for our parish's Centennial Kickoff Concert, featuring Mario
Frangoulis, on 1/15/15 at the Winspear Opera House! Don't wait and miss out on this historic
concert.
> Get tickets online, only at: ATTPAC.org/on-sale/2015/Mario-Frangoulis (For groups larger than 6, or for personal assistance, please call Group Sales at 214-978-2879)
> Also, please bring your old family photos & documents. We will scan and return them back to
you at Church the next week. Give your photos or documents to the Archives Committee: Mary
Sharpley, John Faxon or Bill Karahal on Sundays during Coffee Hour.
> Become an "Underwriter" for the Centennial. You should have received information in the mail
earlier this month. If interested, please let one of us know by 12/19/2014.
> Check out and fill out our Parish Survey, posted on our website, or ask for a copy from the Office
staff.
January begins our "Honorary Acolyte (Altar Boy) Recognition"
>>> Men, please come and serve in the Altar on any Sunday in the equivalent decade in which you
served (Ex: in Jan, 2015 come into the Altar if you served in the Altar between 1915-1925,
Feb, 2015 = if you served in the Altar between 1925-1935, Mar, 2015 = 1935-1945, etc.)
Thank you and looking forward to an exciting year ahead!
~ Your Centennial Executive Committee ~
Andrea Nayfa, Co-Chair | Charles Pappas, Co-Chair
Rev. Christopher Constantinides | Christopher Canellos, Parish Council President
[NEW E-Mail] [email protected]
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Date Day Event
1 Thursday New Year’s Day - OFFICE CLOSED - Circumcision of our Lord & Feast of St. Basil the Great: Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am (S); St. Basil’s Day Brunch (A,D) 11 am - 1:30 pm
2 Friday GOYA Basketball 3-6 p.m. (Gym)
3 Saturday GOYA Basketball 3-6 p.m. (Gym); GREAT VESPERS (C) 5:00 pm
4 Sunday Orthros 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Adult Catechetical School (C) after HC; GOYA Basketball 4 - 6 pm;
5 Monday Eve of Epiphany Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy & Blessing of the Waters 9:30 am (S); Yarn Guild (BR) 10:45 am - 2 pm
6 Tuesday Feast of Theophany Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy & Great Blessing of the Waters 9:30 am; Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3pm; HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-8:30 pm; Austin St. Cooking 2:30 pm (K) Austin St. Volunteers leave 5:30 pm
7 Wednesday Feast of St. John the Baptist Orthros 8:30am Divine Liturgy 9:30am (C); HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-8:30 pm; PARAKLESIS (C) 6 pm; Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm; JOY (A) 7pm; GOYA Basketball 7-8:30 pm
8 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45-11:45 am; HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-6:30 pm;
9 Friday No Activities
10 Saturday Caregivers Support Group (BR) 9:30 am; GREAT VESPERS (C) 5:00 pm
11 Sunday Orthros 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Catechetical School & Adult Catechetical School (C) following HC; HTHD Practice (GSRoom) 12:15 - 1:30 pm; Vasilopita & Centennial Kick-Off Celebration (A,D,O) after DL; GOYA Basketball 4 - 6 pm;
12 Monday No Activities
13 Tuesday Sr. Fellowship Committee Mtg (BR) 1-3pm; HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-8:30 pm; Cancelled Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3pm;
14 Wednesday HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-8:30 pm; PARAKLESIS (C) 6 pm; Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm; GOYA (D) 7pm; HOPE (A) 7pm; GOYA Basketball 7-8:30 pm
15 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45-11:45 am; HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-6:30 pm; METROPOLIS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT; CENTENNIAL KICKOFF CONCERT FEATURING MARIO FRANGOULIS AT THE WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE 8 pm;
16 Friday METROPOLIS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
17 Saturday METROPOLIS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
18 Sunday METROPOLIS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT; Orthros & Divine Liturgy at the Intercontinental Hotel 7 pm
19 Monday METROPOLIS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - OFFICE CLOSED - HTA No Classes
20 Tuesday Sr. Fellowship Luncheon (A) 11:30 am; Pickleball (Gym) 1:30 - 3:30 pm; HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-8:30 pm; AHEPA (gym) 6:30 pm; DOP General Mtg. (A) 6:30 pm; Parish Council Mtg. (BR) 6:30 pm
21 Wednesday HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-8:30 pm; PARAKLESIS (C) 6 pm; Fth Enrichment (BR) 7pm; Philoptochos General Mtg. (A) 7pm;
22 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45-11:45 am; HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-6:30 pm;
23 Friday No Activities
24 Saturday GREAT VESPERS (C) 5:00 pm
25 Sunday St. Gregory the Theologian Orthros 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Catechetical School & Adult Catechetical School (C) fol-lowing HC; HTHD Practice (Gym) 12:15 - 1:30 pm; HT Greek School Coffee & Bake Sale following DL
26 Monday No activities
27 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30 - 3:30 pm; HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-8:30 pm; Parish Council Mtg. (A) 6:30 pm
28 Wednesday HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-8:30 pm; PARAKLESIS (C) 6 pm; Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm;
29 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45-11:45 am; HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 5-6:30 pm;
30 Friday Three Hierarchs Orthros 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am (C); Orthodox Christain Perspectives Series/Luncheon - Ft. Worth
31 Saturday Orthdox Christan Perspectives Series/Luncheon 8am - 2pm Community Center; GREAT VESPERS (C) 5:00 pm
January 2015 Strict Fast 5,9,21,23,28
Days Wine/Oil Allowed 14,16,30
Fish Allowed 7
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EKFONESIS JANUARY 2015
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
