TRINITARIAN - Seek And Find

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2013
VOL. 17, NUMBER 6
THE
TRINITARIAN
Published for 62 years by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church: The Hellenic Highlighter (1950-53),
The Voice of Holy Trinity (1954-64), The Voice of Trinity (1964-81), Uplift (1981-96), The Trinitarian (1996- )
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
4705 Fairhaven Avenue NW • Canton, OH 44709
Parish Priest: Rev. Protopresbyter Daniel M. Rogich, Ph.D.
Home: 330-494-5958 Cell: 330-324-6322 email: rogich3@gmail.com
Sub Deacon: Philip Tsaftarides
Church Service Hours: Orthros 8:30 AM - Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM
Church Office Administrator: Becky Decker
Office Phone: 330-494-8770 Office Fax: 330-305-9133
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Church web-site: www.htgoc.net • Church email: htgoc@yahoo.com
Trinitarian email: Trinitarian_htgoc@yahoo.com
2013 Parish Council
Ellen Romeo, President • Nancy Greenbaum, Vice-President
Kostas Kalantzis, Treasurer • Pete Pergins, Asst Treasurer
Elaine Kontogianes, Secretary • Michael John, Asst Secretary
Nick Aslanides
Gust Athans
Elias Coulas
Marvin Dietrich
Pete Eliades
Paul Aslanides (Honorary)
APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone:
First in prominence among the
Apostles, and teachers to the Universe,
intercede to the Master of all for peace in
the world and for our souls great mercy.
Kontakion in the Second Tone:
O Lord, receive unto the enjoyment
of Your good things and Your rest,
the steadfast preachers of Godly words,
the pinnacle of Your Disciples.
Receive their pain and death
above every sacrifice,
for You alone know the hearts of men.
Rena Macrides
Ted Rath
Nick Sandru
Yianni Spondyl
Anthony Zorbas
Scholarships
Scholarship applications are available in the Church
Office for the following….Holy Trinity High School and
College, and the Pelay-Kefalas Graduate Student deadline June 2.
GOYA
We are having a Goya Meeting on June 2, at 6:00 PM.
We will be electing Goya Officers at this meeting.
If you are interested in going to Cedar Point on June 11,
please contact Stacy Lawson at 330-371-6576 ASAP.
Church Bulletin Board
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Be sure to stop by and take a look at what is
happening in our community. Up coming events:
St. Haralambos Greek Summerfest, June 5 - 8.
Greek Language Competition, June 8.
Pancretan National Convention, June 29 - July 5.
St. Haralambos 5K Run/Walk, July 13.
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Message from Father Dan
To My Beloved Friends in Christ,
I send you the warmest greetings of love because God who is love sent His only
Son on earth to show us His love, by dying on the Cross and being raised from the
dead, in order to give us eternal life.
I pray that we will welcome new members into our church and show them the
love of God we have for them, in order that our church grows not only in numbers, but more importantly in faith.
God bless you in the upcoming summer.
Your priest in Christ,
+Fr Daniel
LOOKING FOR A PERSON OF LOVE OF CHANTING
Our Church is inviting anyone, male or
female, who has a love for Chanting,
to join our Cantor, ProtoPslatis Gust
Konstas, a master teacher, at the
Psaltirion! Please see Fr Dan for details!!
Organizations of Holy Trinity Church
Committee Chairpersons
Altar Boys - Phil Tsaftarides
Athletic Director - Dimitrios Pousoulides
Care Ministry - John Bellas
Choir - Katherine Glaros, Director
Dance Troupe - Stacy Lawson, ages 10 & up
Diana Kuty, Maria Minger & Lisa Steed, ages 7-9
GOYA - Parthena Stamatelopoulos & Debbie Stathakaros
Greek School - Vicki Jordanides
HOPE - Joyce Spanakis
Historian - William H. Samonides
JOY - Dina Grunder
Koraes Ladies Society - Sherry Moscariello, President
Men’s Club - Phil Tsaftarides, President
Order of AHEPA Chapter 59 - George Kalantzis
Pontian Dance Troupe - Betty Pierce
Senior Citizens Club - Karen Kotanides, President
Sunday School - Larry Anastas
Youth Director - Jerry Fortune
Bookstore - Elaine Kontogianes
Bylaws - Kostas Kalantzis
Catering– Kostas Kalantzis
Church Operations - Nancy Greenbaum
Endowment - Gust Callas
Executive - Ellen B. Romeo
Finance - Kostas Kalantzis
Fine Arts - P. Frances Pantelides
Information Technology - Ted Rath
Long Range Planning - TBA
Maintenance - Pete Pergins / Pete Eliades
Public Relations - Rena Macrides
Social Activities - Gus Athans
Stewardship - Michael John
Youth & Education - Jerry Fortune & Nancy Greenbaum
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HOLY TRINITY GREEK
ORTHODOX CHURCH
Name Day and Awards Banquet
Holy Trinity Cultural Center
June 23, 2013
Following Liturgy
Celebrating 96 Years!
Menu:
Grecian Salad
Rolls with Butter
Chicken Marsala
Rice Pilaf
Greek-Style Green Beans
Chocolate Klondike Surprise
Tickets:
Adults $17.00
Children $8.00 (12 & under)
For tickets contact Gus Athans at 330-649-9948
or the church office at 330-494-8770 or any
Parish Council Member
Children’s Meal: Salad, Chicken Fingers & French Fries
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Thank You
On behalf of Parthena Kotanides, “Miss Pat”, we
would like to sincerely thank all who have helped
light up her life, even for a few minutes, by visiting,
sending cards, flowers, gifts and asking about her.
Your compassion and caring concern has deeply
touched us and we are appreciative. We also
warmly commend Fr. Dan for his devotion and
monthly commitment to the Orthodox residents of
St. Luke Lutheran Community. It’s wonderful
knowing that they are not forgotten. Our Lord still
works in mysterious ways. Love and peace to all.
~The Kellamis, Kotanides & Mottas Families
Thank you for your visits, prayers, flowers, fruit
baskets, phone calls and support while George has
been in the hospital and rehab. Thank you to Fr.
Dan for his visits and support. We greatly appreciate everyone’s thoughtfulness.
~George & Ann Simionides
Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in Christ
who have been concerned about me during my
treatment and recovery. It is truly heartwarming
and a blessing to know that I have so many wonderful people who love me and care about me and my
family. May God truly bless each and every one of
you. Elias Coulas
Our Deepest Sympathy
Anna Trbovich, age 86, fell asleep in the Lord on April 24,
2013.
Grigorios “Gregory” Skoumbris, age 53, fell asleep in the
Lord on May 7, 2013.
John William Manos, age 82, fell asleep in the Lord on May
10, 2013.
Philip John Raymond Papadopulos, age 35, fell asleep in the
Lord on May 10, 2013.
May their memory be eternal!
Congratulations
Holy Trinity’s Junior Volleyball Team took second place
(Junior Division) at the Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA
Volleyball Tournament in Canonsburg, PA on May 11!
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June Birthdays
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2013
Graduates
Sophia Fugarino
Jackson High School
Attending: National Beauty College
Daughter of: Katherine Glaros
Robert Joseph Memmer
Hoover High School
Attending: The Ohio State University
Son of: Robert and Debbie Memmer
Alex L. Pantelas
Jackson High School
Enlisted: United States Marine Corps
Son of: Gust and Carmen Pantelas
Zachaery Theodore James
Perry High School
Attending: The Ohio State University
Son of: Harry James
Michael P. O’Connor, Jr.
Hoover High School
Attending: University of Notre Dame
Son of: Michael and Barbara O’Connor
George Michael Stathakaros
GlenOak High School
Enlisted: United States Marine Corp
Son of: Bill and Debbie Stathakaros
Giovanni Michael Tortora
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Attending: Ohio University
Son of: Melissa Tortora-Miller
Joseph Powell
Green High School
Attending: University of Mount Union
Son of: Joe and Georgene Powell
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Daisy Anastasia Tsaftarides
GlenOak High School
Attending: Kent State University
Daughter of: George and Jill Tsaftarides
Cierra Jewel Waggoner
Lake High School
Attending: Kent State University
Daughter of: Cedric Joel and Stephanie Waggoner
Deanna L. Zantopulos
GlenOak High School
Attending: Kent State University
Daughter of: William and Karen Zantopulos
Alexandra Bourlas
M.A., Medical Science
Boston University
Daughter of: Alex and Maria Bourlas
Eleni Bourlas
B.A., Biomedical Engineering
The George Washington University
Daughter of: Alex and Maria Bourlas
Zack O. Byrd
The University of Toledo Medical School
Residency: University of Texas - Houston
Son of: Gust and Carmen Pantelas
Nikolai D. Rogich
Triple Major: Economics, Music, Psychology
Walsh University
Son of: Fr. Daniel and Presbytera Maria Rogich
Alexander Ananda Tarzan
B.A., Fine Arts and Technology
The Ohio State University
Son of: John and Sheila Tarzan
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SENIORS
Our meeting/picnic is on June 11th at noon. EVERYONE IS TO BRING A COVERED DISH. Here is the
list of what you should bring.
Last Name
Beginning with letter
Please make enough for 8-10 people
A
Dessert - Cake- Pie - Etc...
B-C
Jell-O
D - E - F- G - H - J - K
Rice - Macaroni Salad - Potato Salad - Baked Beans - Vegetable Salad
L - M- N
Fruit - Watermelon - Honeydew - Cantaloupe - Grapes
CLEANED AND CUT
P-R-S
Cooked or Raw Vegetables
T-U-V
2 Packs of Hotdogs Buns
Y-Z
Pickles or Olives
I would like to welcome a new member to our Senior Citizens - Evie Riegler. Anyone age 55 and older is
welcome to join our seniors group. Our dues are still just $10.00 a year. After our June picnic, we are on our
summer break. I will be getting in touch with you all to help roll silverware, once again, for our Grecian festival. See you back in September -if not sooner.
Karen Kotanides
Senior Citizens President
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Kristen Kaplanis
Katerina Koufos
Anne Papadopoulos
Sydney Papadopoulos
Peter Pergins
Rick Pitinii
Fr. Daniel Rogich
Stephanie Snyder
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GOYA
Canton, Holy Trinity Volleyball Tournament
Cleaning the Courtyard
Canonsburg, PA Volleyball Tournament
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June 2013
40 Day Memorial
Anna Trbovich
Koraes
General Assembly
Vespers
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