HOLY TRINITY
June 2010
Volume 41
Issue 6
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, THE HOLY APOSTLES
(Feast Day: June 29)
ΑΓΙΑ ΤΡΙΑΣ
Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church
Wilmington, Delaware
The Official Publication of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19806
Telephone: (302) 654-4446
Fax: (302) 654-4204
His Eminence Metropolitan EVANGELOS of New Jersey, Hierarch
Rev. Fr. Costa G. Christo, Ph.D., Protopresbyter
Susan Kelleher, Church Secretary
Anargyros Liparos, Protopsaltis
658-0454 (home)
654-4446
2010 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Spiros Mantzavinos, President - (302) 636-0201
Georgia Halakos, First Vice President - (302) 777-0162
Catherine Stathakis, Second Vice President - (302) 234-2628
Nick Karavasilis, Parish Council Treasurer - (302) 354-0768
Demetri Karakasidis, Parish Council Secretary - (610) 459-4345
652-6242
Constantine Caras
Athena Ladas
(443) 643-8773
478-2322
Sophia Fotakos
James Maravelias
838-8574
478-3529
Michael Kirifides
Milt Misogianes (610) 793-4314
266-7471
Christos Kotanidis
Chris Papachrysanthou 324-0581
266-7471
Maria Kotanidis
Michael Roussos
893-1602
Executive Parish Council Meetings - 1st Tuesday of every month @ 7PM
Parish Council Meetings - 3rd Tuesday of every month @ 7PM
CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS
504-0461
(856) 678-4924
764-7278
478-9099
633-1112
661-2305 / 322-3200
266-7471
475-3155
655-2252
(610) 388-2093
276-3509
798-3052
478-7864
475-7672
893-1116
632-8381
738-4316
368-5770
478-2322
633-1112
276-3509
764-1824
834-3428
655-2252 / 764-2183
Mailing Coordinators
James Michael & Crew
Philoptochos
Maroula Haralambidis, President
GOYA
Lynn Kostas, President
Sunday School
Helene Krikelis, Director
Greek School
Costas Fountzoulas, Director
HOPE/JOY Club
Eleni Karakasidis & Amalea Rassias
Sr. JOY
Maria Kotanidis
Lil’ Angels Playgroup
Julie Tsakumis
YAL
George Tsakataras, Coordinator
Altar Boys
Michael Sanford, Director
Terpsichorean Dance Troupe Dino Charalambides
St. Elpida
George Righos
Choir
Anthony Pantelopulos, Director
Altar Guild
Helen Doukakis, President
AHEPA
John Tarabicos, President
Daughters of Penelope
Robin Hayes, President
Hellenic University Club
Michael Logothetis, President
The Young @ Heart Club
Dean Lomis, President
Vacation Bible School
Sophia Fotakos, Director
Editorial Staff - Ayia Trias
Costas Fountzoulas
Web Site
Dino Charalambides
Adult Bible Study (Wednesday PM) Fr. Stamatios Ganiaris
Adult Bible Study (Thursday PM) Basil Savopoulos
Holy Trinity Food Pantry
Nikkie Tsakataras & Tina King
Church Office Email Address: greekorth@holytrinitywilmington.org
Fr. Costa G. Christo’s Church Email Address: frguschristo@holytrinitywilmington.org
For pastoral emergencies - you may call Fr. Christo (cell) 377-6734
Holy Trinity Website Address: www.holytrinitywilmington.org
ALL ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE
THESE ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN BE DROPPED OFF,
15TH OF EACH MONTH.
EMAILED, FAXED OR U. S. MAIL.
BY THE
THE PASTOR’S LETTER
Summer 2010
Dear Parishioners:
Αγαπητοί Ενορίτες:
During the summer when we allocate
time to rejuvenate our bodies, please let us
not forget to regenerate our souls.
Reme mb er: “Everything in Due
Moderation,” putting the Church first and
foremost. “For what profit is it to a man if
he gains the whole world and loses his own
soul? Or what will a man give in exchange
for his soul? For the Son of Man will come
in the glory of His Father with His angels,
and then He will reward each according to
his works” (Matthew 16:26-27). Let us be a
fine, tuned instrument – in body, soul and
spirit – that magnifies God with love and
boldness. Since the Divine Liturgy is the
means by which Christ comes to us
concretely in the Eucharist for adoration and
nutrition, please let us attend the summer
worship services. St. Paul calls all of us to be
leaven (yeast). Just as leaven converts a
large quantity of meal into its own quality,
let us change our neighbor and locality to fit
God’s specifications. Let us accomplish this
through Communion with the Church where
the power of the Gospel is great. What is
once leavened becomes leaven in turn for
others. God bless all of you with a safe,
fruitful and blessed summer.
Paternally,
Κατά την διάρκεια του καλοκαιριού όταν
διαθέτουμε χρόνο για την αναζωογόνηση του
σώματός μας, ας μην λησμονήσουμε να
αναζωογονήσουμε την ψυχή μας. Να θυμάσθε
το αρχαίο ρητό “Μηδέν άγαν” (Τα πάντα με
μέτρο), τοποθετόντας πάντοτε την Εκκλησία
πρώτα και υπεράνω όλων. “Διότι ποιό θα είναι
το κέρδος του ανθρώπου αν κερδίσει τον κόσμο
όλο, αλλά χάσει την ψυχή του; Ή τι θα δώση ο
άνθρωπος για αντάλλαγμα της ψυχής του; Γιατί
όταν ο Υιός του Ανθρώπου θα έλθη ενδεδυμένος
την δόξα του Πατέρα Του μαζί με τους αγγέλους
Του, τότε θα ανταμείψη τον καθένα σύμφωνα με
τα έργα του.” (Ματθαίος 16:26-27). Ας γίνουμε
ένα λεπτό, καλοκουρδισμένο όργανο - στο
σώμα, την ψυχή και το πνεύμα – τα οποία
μεγενθύνουν τον Θεό με αγάπη και τόλμη.
Επειδή η Θεία Λειτουργία είναι το μέσον με το
οποίον ο Χριστός έρχεται σε εμάς συμπαγώς
στην Θεία Ευχαριστία για λατρεία και τροφή,
σας προτρέπω με αγάπη να παρακολουθήτε όλες
τις λατρευτικές ακολουθίες το καλοκαίρι. Ο
Απόστολος Παύλος προσκαλεί όλους μας να
γίνουμε σαν την μαγιά.
Καθώς η μαγιά
μετατρέπει μία μεγάλη ποσότητα τροφής στην
ποιότητά της, ας προσπαθήσουμε να αλλάξουμε
τον γείτονά μας και τον τόπο μας σύμφωνα με
τις απαιτήσεις του Θεού. Ας επιτύχουμε αυτό
δια μέσου της Πνευματικής Επικοινωνίας μας με
την Εκκλησία όπου η δύναμις του Ευαγγελίου
είναι μεγάλη. Οτιδήποτε προηγουμένως
μεταμορφώθηκε σε προζύμι τώρα έχει γίνει με
την σειρά του η μαγιά για άλλους. Είθε να σας
ευλογή ο Θεός με ένα ασφαλές, παραγωγικό,
και ευλογημένο καλοκαίρι.
+ Protopresbyter Constantine G. Christofis,
Ph.D.
Proistamenos
Πατρικώς
Δρ. Κωνσταντίνος Γ. Χριστοφής,
+Πρωτοπρεσβύτερος, Προϊστάμενος
For Spiritual Insights see Father Costa’s Blog located at www.anorthodoxmoment.com
Religious Education News
Dear Parishioners,
Saturday, May 15, although windy at the start, was the perfect day for a picnic, a Sunday
school picnic at Brandywine Creek State Park. Kites were flying, children were running every
which way playing ball games and follow the leader. I even noticed a group of fathers playing
soccer with their children. Many thanks to Georgia and Demetrios Halakos, and Maria and
Chris Kotanidis for organizing the picnic, to Eirini & Nicholas Staikos for organizing the
sports activities, to Steve Nicholas for the basil seed planting project, and to ALL the parents
who either made a monetary contribution to the Sunday school, spent time at the grill cooking
hamburgers and hot dogs or who brought desserts, drinks and a whole lot of “kefi.” You all
made it happen.
The following day, May 16 was Sunday school graduation for all the students. To the seniors
who have graduated and are off to college in the fall . . . congratulations and Godspeed.
Look for picnic and graduation pictures in the July issue of the monthly bulletin.
I am signing off for the summer, returning in September with a report for the monthly bulletin.
Have a good, safe summer.
Yours in Christ,
Helene Krikelis
Elementary Level St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
PreK & K
Congratulations to our 2010 Graduates
Adrian Chambers, daughter of George & Kathy Chambers, graduated from
Mt. Pleasant High School and will attend Syracuse University in the fall,
majoring in Psychology and Business.
George Constantinou, son of John & Carol Constantinou, graduated from
Kennett Square High School and will attend Delaware Valley College in the
fall, majoring in Horticulture.
Yianni Degermentzidis, son of George & Polyxeni Degermentzidis,
graduated from Archmere Academy and will be attending St. Joseph’s
University in the fall, majoring in Business Management.
George Fountzoulas, son of Costas & Audrey Fountzoulas, graduated from
the Charter School of Wilmington and will be attending the University of
Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the fall, working towards a Doctor
of Pharmacy Degree for the next six years.
Constantine Fournaris, son of Emmanuel & Evie Fournaris, graduated
from Archmere Academy and will attend the University of Delaware/College
of Business and Economics with a major in Accounting.
Yianni Jannelli, son of Richard & Eva Jannelli, graduated from Brandywine
High School and will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall,
majoring in Communications with a minor in Theater.
Yanni Kaliakin, son of Victor & Leeza Kaliakin, graduated from
Wilmington Christian School and will be attending the University of
Delaware in the fall.
Lynn Kostas, daughter of John & Gale Kostas, graduated from Brandywine
High School and will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall,
majoring in Chemical Engineering.
Sophia Nannas, daughter of Ted & Sandy Nannas, graduated from
Archmere Academy and will attend Villanova University in the fall,
majoring in Communications.
Alisa Raisis, daughter of Leo & Irene Raisis, graduated from Archmere
Academy and will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall,
majoring in Communications, with a minor in Theater.
Jacob Valvis, son of Ioannis & Maria Valvis, graduated from the Charter
School of Wilmington.
Leah Vande Poele, daughter of David & Anne Vande Poele, graduated from
the Charter School of Wilmington and will be attending the University of
Delaware in the fall, as an Exercise Science major, and plans to continue on to
Physical Therapy School.
We are very proud of you!!
Holy trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday School Graduation Day
May 16, 2010
June 2010
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
2
Thu
3
Fri
4
Sat
5
Annual Greek Festival June 1-4 (11am-11pm)
6
The Second Sunday of St.
Matthew. Orthros 9am.
Divine Liturgy 10am.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
The Third Sunday of St.
Matthew. Orthros 9am.
Divine Liturgy 10am.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Happy Father’s Day!
The Fourth Sunday of St.
Matthew. Orthros 9am.
Divine Liturgy 10am.
21
22
23
24 The Nativity
of St. John the
Baptist. Orthros
9am. Divine
Liturgy 10am.
25
5pm
Christopher /
Bross wedding
rehearsal.
26
4pm
Christopher /
Bross Wedding.
Annual Vacation Bible School: Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25 (9am – 3pm daily)
27
The Fifth Sunday of St.
Matthew. Orthros 9am.
Divine Liturgy 10am.
28
The Fast of the
Holy Apostles
ends.
29 The Feast Day of
Sts. Peter and Paul
the Apostles.
Orthros 9am.
Divine Liturgy 10am.
30
Ιούνιος 2010
Κυριακή
Δευτέρα
Τρίτη
1
Τετάρτη
2
Πέμπτη
3
Παρασκευή
4
Σάββατο
5
Ετήσιο Ελληνικό Φεστιβάλ Ιούνιος 1-4 (11πμ-11μμ)
6
Η Δεύτερη Κυριακή
του Ματθαίου ‘Ορθρος
9 π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία
10 π.μ.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Η Τρίτη Κυριακή του
Ματθαίου ‘Ορθρος 9
π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία
10 π.μ.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Καλή Ημέρα του
Πατέρα! Η Τετάρτη
Κυριακή του Ματθαίου
‘Ορθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία
Λειτουργία 10 π.μ.
21
22
23
24 Γενέθλιον
Ιωάννου
Βαπτιστού.
25 5μμ
Δοκιμή Γάμου
Χριστοφόρου/Μπ
ρός
26
4μμ
Γάμος
Χριστοφό
ρου/
Μπρος
Όρθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία
Λειτουργία 10 π.μ
Ιουνίου 21η- 25η Διακοπές Σχολείου Βίβλου (9 πμ – 3μμ καθημερινώς)
27
28
Η Πέμπτη Κυριακή του Τέλος Νηστείας
Αγίων Αποστόλων.
Ματθαίου ‘Ορθρος 9
π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία
10 π.μ.
29
Αγίων Πέτρου και
Παύλου των
Αποστόλων
Όρθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία
Λειτουργία 10 π.μ.
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Sunday School End of Year Picnic
Brandywine Creek State Park
May 15, 2010
Basil Planting
&
Sports Activities
Special Thanks
for those who donated
to the Sunday School Picnic...
Audrey & Costa Fountzoulas
Georgia & Demetri Halakos
Foula & Nick Karavasilis
Maria & Christos Kotanidis
Linda & Stathis Kotanidis
Helene & Costa Krikelis
Susan & Peter Krikelis
Evangelia & Ted Kritikos
Megan & Spiros Mantzavinos
Diane & Jim Maravelias
Maria & Prodromos Mavridis
Eirini & Nick Staikos
Akiku & Steve Turley
Demetra & Costas Tzinoudis
The Pedraza &Zinna Family
PRESIDENTS COLUMN
Dear Parishioners,
Αγαπητοί Ενορίτες,
It is difficult to believe that it is June already and all the
cold and snow are a distant memory. With June comes a
few big events in our community. First, congratulations to
all our community’s high school, Sunday School, Greek
School and college graduates. Please know that everyone
is proud of your accomplishment.
Είναι δύσκολο να πιστέψουμε ότι είμαστε ήδη στον
Ιούνιο, και το κρύο και το χιόνι είναι μιά μακρινή
ανάμνηση. Με τη άφιξη του Ιουνίου μερικές μεγάλες
εκδηλώσεις έρχονται επίσης στην κοινότητα. Κατ’
αρχήν συγχαρητήρια σε όλους τους αποφοίτους του
γυμνασίου, Κατηχητικού και Ελληνικού Σχολείου και
του πανεπιστημίου. Παρακαλώ να γνωρίζετε ότι όλοι
μας είμαστε υπερήφανοι για την επιτυχία σας.
Also, by the time you receive this bulletin, we will be in
the middle of our Festival. We all know how important
the Festival is to our Church. Again, I want to thank
everyone who has been working behind the scenes since
January and who are volunteered during the Festival.
Brick sales for the Memorial Garden continue. More
information about the Memorial Garden and purchasing a
commemorative brick are in this bulletin. You can buy a
brick during coffee hour after Church services or by
contacting any Parish Council member.
Remember, Holy Trinity’s Third Annual Golf Outing will
be Monday, September 27 at Delaware National Country
club. We are looking for sponsors and golfers.
Finally, the Second Annual Fall Glendi will be held on
Friday and Saturday, October 1st and 2nd.
Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers in our community.
I hope you and your family have a safe and healthy
summer.
As always, please contact any Parish Council member or
me if we can be of any assistance. In addition to my
phone number listed in the front of the bulletin, please feel
free to email me at spiros.mantzavinos@verizon.net.
Thank you.
Spiros Mantzavinos
Ακόμη, να έχετε υπ’ όψιν σας ότι όταν θα λάβετε το
Δελτίο αυτού του μηνός θα είμαστε στο μέσον το
φεστιβάλ. Όλοι μας γνωρίζουμε πόσο σημαντικό είναι το
φεστιβάλ για την Εκκλησία μας. Πάλι, θέλω να
ευχαριστήσω όλους όσοι εργασθήκατε πίσω από την
σκηνή απο τον Ιανουάριο και που προσφέρετε τις
υπηρεσίες σας κατά την διάρκεια του φεστιβάλ.
Η πώληση τούβλων για τον Κήπο Μνήμης συνεχίζεται.
Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για τον Κήπο Μνήμης και
την αγορά ενός αναμνηστικού τούβλου μπορείτε να
βρήτε σε αυτό το Μηνιαίο Δελτίο.
Μπορείτε ν’
αγοράσετε ένα τούβλο κατά την διάρκεια του καφέ μετά
την Θεία Λειτουργία ή ερχόμενοι σε επαφή με
οποιοδήποτε μέλος του συμβουλίου.
Να θυμάσθε ότι το Τρίτο Ετήσιο Γκόλφ Τούρναμεντ της
Αγίας Τριάδας θα λάβη χώρα την Δευτέρα, Σεπτεμβρίου
27 στο Ντελαγουέρ Νάτιοναλ Καουντρι Κλάμπ.
Ζητούμε χορηγούς και παίκτες γκόλφ.
Τελικώς, Το Δεύτερο Ετήσιο Γλέντι του Φθινοπώρου θα
λάβη χώρα στην Παρασκευή και το Σάββατο, Οκτωβρίου
1η και 2α.
Καλή Ημέρα του Πατέρα για όλους τους πατέρες της
κοινότητας. Ελπίζω ότι εσείς και η οικογενειές σας θα
έχουν ένα ασφαλές και υγιές καλοκαίρι.
Όπως πάντα αν χρειάζεσθε βοήθεια ή έχετε κάποια ιδέα
μπορείτε να επικοινωνήσετε με το Συμβούλιο ή με έμενα
προσωπικώς, είτε τηλεφωνικώς ή στο
spiros.mantzavinos@verizon.net.
Ευχαριστώ
Σπύρος Μαντζαβίνος
SAVE THE DATE… Sunday, September 12, 2010
for the
Church’s Annual Welcome Back Picnic
2010 HOLY TRINITY STEWARDS
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Adamopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Angelos Alexandratos
Mr. & Mrs. T. Alexandridis
Mr. & Mrs. Elias Almasou
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Amygdalos
Ms. AnaMaria Anagnostou
Ms. Anthoula Anagnostou
Mrs. Georgia Anastasakos
Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Anastassiades
Mrs. Faith Andrianopoulos
Ms. Elaine Annos
Mr. & Mrs. William Annos
Mr. Anthony Anton
Dr. Michael Antony
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Apostolakis
Miss Arkontoula M. Apostolatos
Mr. Evaggelos M. Apostolatos
Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Atsidis
Mrs. Meropi Bambacus
Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Beris
Ms. Georgia Boines
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bouloukos
Mr. & Mrs. Themis Bourogiannis
Mr. & Mrs. James Brown
Mr. Michael Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Buggy
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Burpulis
Mr. & Mrs. John Burpulis
Mr. Stamatis Burpulis
Mr. George & Chris Caras
Mr. & Mrs. James Chahalis
Mr. & Mrs. George Chambers
Mrs. Jane Chappel
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Chilimidos
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Chris
Mr. Tom Christopher
Mr. & Mrs. Christos Christou
Ms. Demetra Christou
Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Christou
Ms. Olga Ciabattoni
Dr. John Congalidis
Mr. George Constantinou
Mr. & Mrs. John Constantinou
Mr. Charles Cooke III
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Costis
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Coulaloglou
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Courtis
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Coustenis
Mrs. Olympia Cozamanis
Mr. & Mrs. Fernando Cozza
Mrs. Mary Creedon
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Cubeta
Mr. Patrick Cusanelli
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Daskalopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. George Degermentzidis
Mr. & Mrs. Spyros Demetriou
Mrs. Virginia Demitral
Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Demourtzidis
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Diamanty
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony T. Diamond
Mrs. Agnes Dignam
Mrs. Maria Donald
Mrs. Helen Doukakis
Ms. Clara Drimones
Mr. Nicholas Drimones
Ms. Maria Duprey
Mrs. Sophie Eliades
Mr. & Mrs. Speros Evangelatos
Mr. & Mrs. James Faller
Mr. & Mrs. George Fanandakis
Mr. & Mrs. Spero Ferentinos
Mr. & Mrs. Leonidas Fotakos
Dr. & Mrs. Costas Fountzoulas
Mr. & Mrs. George Fournaris
Mr. & Mrs. John Frangakis
Ms. Theone Frangos
Mrs. Ekaterini Galanakis
Mr. & Mrs. James Galaris
Rev. & Mrs. Stamatios Ganiaris
Dr. George C. Gatos
Mrs. Mary George
Mr. & Mrs. Sakelaris Gerakios
Mrs. Loula Geralis
Mr. Nick Gianakis
Mr. & Mrs. James Gianelos
Rev. & Pres. George Giannaris
Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Giannatos
Miss Virginia Gotides
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Govatos, Jr
Mr. & Mrs. Alton Graham
Mrs. Helen Gregory
Mrs. Maria Grigorakakis
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Grivas
Dr. & Mrs. George Hadjipanayis
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Halakos
Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Halakos
Mr. & Mrs. Joannis Halakos
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Haldas
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas K. Haldas
Mr. & Mrs. Moses Halkopoulos
Mrs. Eugenia Hann
Mr. George Hantzandreou
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Hatzis
Mr. Thomas Hatzis
Dr. Sylvia Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Hionis
Mrs. Ida Ioannou
Miss Katherine Issaris
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Joannides
Mrs. Margo M. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Joseck
Mr. & Mrs. Laki Kalaitzoglou
Mr. & Mrs. George Kalfas
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Kaliakin
Mrs. Mary Kalmer
Mrs. Matena Kalmer
Mr. & Mrs. Stilianos Kalogiros
Mr. & Mrs. George Kamenakis
Mr. Peter Kamenakis
Mr. Philip Kamenakis
Ms. Virginia Karablacas
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Karagiannis
Mr. & Mrs. John Karakasidis
Mr. Stephanos Karakasidis
Mr. & Mrs. Eleftherios Karaoglanis
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Karas
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Karavasilis
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Katsimbris
Mrs. Pelagia Katsirmas
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kayiaros
Mrs. Ann Keffala
Mr. & Mrs. Basil Kehagias
Dr. & Mrs. John Kehagias
Miss Georgia Keros
Mr. & Mrs. Paul N. Kertiles
Drs. Alexander & Kathy Kirifides
Dr. & Mrs. Lazarus Kirifides
Mr. & Mrs. Petros Kirtses
Ms. Nikoletta Klezaras
Mr. James Kogamihalis
Mr. & Mrs. Basil Kollias
Ms. Georgia Kollias
Ms. Christina Koninis
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Koninis
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Kontis
Mr.& Mrs. Kostas Kontomaris
Mr. & Mrs. John Kostas
Mr. & Mrs. Christos Kotanidis
Mr.& Mrs. George Kramedas
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Kramedas
Mrs. Maria Kramedas
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Kramedas
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Krikelis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Krikelis
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Kusumi
Ms. Athena Ladas
Mrs. Efterpi Ladas
Mr. James Ladas
Mr. Michael Ladas
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Laws
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lawson
Mr. & Mrs. John Lazare
Mr. & Mrs. Anastasis Lazaridis
Mr. & Mrs. Lakis Lazaridis
Mr. & Mrs. John Lazopoulos Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Lemper
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Leounes
Miss Evelyn M. Liarakos
Dr. & Mrs. George Liarakos
Mr. Anargyros Liparos
Mrs. Mary Littel
Mr. & Mrs. Dean C. Lomis
Dr. & Mrs. W. Lee MacKewiz
Voula and John Manis
Mrs. Katina Manolakis
Mr. & Mrs. Nick T. Manolakos
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Manos
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mantzavinos
Mr. & Mrs. Spiros Mantzavinos
Mr. & Mrs. James Maravelias
Mrs. Irene Marini
Mrs. Stella Markatos
Mrs. Kaliope Marusiodis
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mayew
Mrs. Antoinette McFarland
Mr. Jason McFarland
Mrs. Connie Mentis
Mrs. Barbara Mesogianes
Dr. & Mrs. Constantine Michell
Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Michell
Mr. Constantine Milionis
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Minella
Dr. & Mrs. Milt Misogianes
Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Mistras
Drs. George & Alexia Moutsatsos
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Nannas
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Narvell
Mr. Stephen Nicholas
Mr. & Mrs. William Nicholas
Ms. Matina Nicholson
Mr. Louis Novakis
Mrs. Costas Pagonis
Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Panagiotidis
Mr. Denis Pandelakis
Mrs. Christina Pantsos
Mr. & Mrs. C. Papachrysanthou
Mr. & Mrs. G. Papachrysanthou
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Papantinas
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Pappanicholas
Mr. & Mrs. Dean C. Pappas
Miss Elizabeth Pappas
Miss Sandra Pappas
Sotera & Helen Pappas
Mrs. Demetra Pappoulis
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Pettit
Mr. & Mrs. C. Phalangas
Mr. & Mrs. Phalangas-Stroud
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Phillips
Mrs. Pauline Phillips
Mr. Steve Pittaoulis
Mr. John Pittas
Mr. & Mrs. Sabastian Popescu
Dr. John Psaltis
Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas Psaltis
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Psaltis
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Psihalinos
Drs. Leo & Irene Raisis
Mr. Spiros Raisis
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Ranalli
Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Raptis
Mr. & Mrs. Dion Rassias
Mr. & Mrs. George Rassias
Mrs. Sofia Regas
Mrs. Christine Resine
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Riggins
Mr. & Mrs. George Righos
Mr. & Mrs. John Saffos
Mrs. Themis Sagredo
Mrs. Mary P. Saitis
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sanford
Mrs. Areti Sapunas
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Saridakis
Mr. Chris Sarmousakis
Mr. & Mrs. George Sarmousakis
Mrs. Marika Sarmousakis
Mr. & Mrs. Nimrah Sartin
Mr. & Mrs. Basil Savopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schillinger
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Shuler
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sikoutris
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Skiadas
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Souleles
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Spanos
Mr. & Mrs. Everett Sparks
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Staikos
Ms. Catherine Stathakis
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Stavru
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stevens
Mr. M. & Dr. Jean Stewart/Gattuso
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stout, Jr.
Mrs. Etsa H. Stuart
Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Tangalidis
Mrs. Anastasia Tarabicos
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Tarabicos
Mr. & Mrs. John Tarabicos
Mr. Diamantis Tektonopoulos
Dr. & Mrs. Costas Terris
Mrs. Eugenia Terss
Mr. Stamatis Theodorakis
Mr. & Mrs. George Tsaganos
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Tsaganos
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tsaganos
Mr. & Mrs. George J. Tsavalas
Ms. Penelope Tsilimidos
Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Tsionas
Mr. & Mrs. Efthimios Tsionas
Mr. & Mrs. George Tsugranes
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Turley
Mr. & Mrs. Christos Tzidras
Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Tzinoudis
Miss Regina Valko
Mr. & Mrs. David Vande Poele
Mr. & Mrs. George Vassilatos
Mrs. Kleoniki Vassiliou
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Velitskakis
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Vice
Mr. & Mrs. Petros Voultsis
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Wilkinson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wissman
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wissman
Mr. & Mrs. Josiah Wolcott
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Yiannos
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zaloga
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zambetis
Dr. & Mrs. Demetri Zerefos
Mr. & Mrs. Markos Zerefos
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ziccarelli
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Zinna
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Zographos
AS OF May 21, 2010
Stewardship
Stewardship is a matter of recognizing priorities. It’s not fundraising. Simply put, is your church
worth as much to you as is your monthly TV cable? Do you pay your cable provider more than
you offer your church each month? If so, then perhaps it is time to rethink priorities.
As we often have said, stewardship is the offering of time and talent, in addition to
treasure. We extend our heartfelt thanks to those parishioners who volunteered their
time cleaning the church in preparation for the Easter services and to those who
volunteered their talent beautifying the sanctuary and the Epitafio during Holy Week.
The choir members, chanters, altar boys, and the altar boys director offered their time
and talent also. As is the custom here at Holy Trinity, the GOYAns wrapped eggs and
conducted the Easter Egg hunt for children, following the Agape Services. For
everyone, it was a matter of recognizing priorities.
Soon, the summer season will be here. Many of you will be leaving
for well-earned vacations. Before you do so, however, please take
the time to consider, the work of the church goes on. Have you set
your priorities in order? Have you offered a pledge to your church
for the 2010 year? Have you, in whole or in part, fulfilled that
pledge by offering your time, talent, and treasure?
Are your priorities in order?
FYI
JANUARY MONTHLY FINANCIALS
January Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations)
January Total Expense:
January Net Income:
FYI
50,561.31
50,443.76
+ 117.55
FEBRUARY MONTHLY FINANCIALS
February Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations) 26,702.97
February Total Expense:
62,527.02
February Net Income:
- 35,824.05
FYI
FYI
FYI
Prayers for Health...
Anastasia
Angela
Bessie
Bill
Chris
Constance
Costa
George
17,853.00
20,805.21
-2,952.21
Gerasimos
Lois
Marianthi
Nathaniel
Nick
Olga
Peter
Rebecca
Sharon
29,509.98
47,823.69
- 18,313.71
APRIL MONTHLY FINANCIALS
April Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations)
April Total Expense:
April Net Income:
39,800.11
39,735.79
+64.32
YEAR TO DATE TOTALS…
MAY MONTHLY FINANCIALS (as of May 19)
May Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations)
May Total Expense:
May Net Income:
MARCH MONTHLY FINANCIALS
March Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations)
March Total Expense:
March Net Income:
Income:
Expense:
Net Income:
164,442.79
221,535.19
- 57,092.40
Steliany
Stephen
William
GOYA News
Holy Trinity Members,
I want to thank everyone for being so supportive and helpful during this past year, we would not have been able to
do it without you. Specifically I would like to thank our board members Alisa Raisis, Ria Karavasilis, Peter
Stevens, and Leah Vande Poele. They did a great job and we worked very well together. Next, I would like to
thank our advisors George Rassias, Virginia Karablacas, Louisa Tzidras, Peter Rassias, Dino Charalambides, Gale
Kostas, Leo Raisis, and all the parents that made this year successful and fun. Without these supportive advisors
and parents there to help us, GOYA would not have been the same so thank you, thank you, thank you. Last, I
would like to thank all of the GOYAns for making my senior year unforgettable. I will miss you next year and I
wish you the best of luck.
Last month was quite an exciting and eventful month for GOYA. We handed out Mother's Day flowers to all the
wonderful mothers of our church. We also had a lock-in our hall, which was very fun and a great event. Last, the
Raisis family opened their house up for our annual end of the year party where we voted for our executive board for
next year. Congratulations!
This month I hope to see all of the GOYAns at our annual Greek Festival June 1st through 4th. GOYA is once
again running the soda booth so we need all of the GOYAns to sign up for as many shifts as they can. Check your
email and respond with the day and shift you can work. I hope to see you all there.
Congratulations on a great year and good luck next year!!!!
Lynn Kostas
GOYA President
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
(Feast Day: June 24)
Reading:
He that was greater than all who are born of women, the Prophet who received God's testimony that he
surpassed all the Prophets, was born of the aged and barren Elizabeth (Luke 1: 7) and filled all his
kinsmen, and those that lived round about, with gladness and wonder. But even more wondrous was
that which followed on the eighth day when he was circumcised, that is, the day on which a male child
receives his name. Those present called him Zacharias, the name of his father. But the mother said,
"Not so, but he shall be called John." Since the child's father was unable to speak, he was asked, by
means of a sign, to indicate the child's name. He then asked for a tablet and wrote, "His name is John."
And immediately Zacharias' mouth was opened, his tongue was loosed from its silence of nine
months, and filled with the Holy Spirit, he blessed the God of Israel, Who had fulfilled the promises
made to their fathers, and had visited them that were sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, and
had sent to them the light of salvation. Zacharias prophesied concerning the child also, saying that he
would be a Prophet of the Most High and Forerunner of Jesus Christ. And the child John, who was
filled with grace, grew and waxed strong in the Spirit; and he was in the wilderness until the day of his
showing to Israel (Luke 1:57-80). His name is a variation of the Hebrew "Johanan," which means
"Yah is gracious."
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
O Prophet and Forerunner of the presence of Christ, we who fervently honor you cannot worthily praise you. For by your revered and
glorious birth the barrenness of your mother and the muteness of your father were unbound, and the incarnation of the Son of God is
proclaimed to the world.
Kontakion in the Third Tone
She that once was barren doth today bring forth Christ's Forerunner, John, the culmination and the crown of all the Prophets. For when
he, in River Jordan, laid his hand on Him Whom the Prophets preached aforetime, he was revealed as God the Word's fore-chosen
Prophet, His mighty preacher, and His Forerunner in grace.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery / Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
June Altar Boy Schedule
Please remember to find an alternate if you cannot make your assigned week.
Any boys, ages 10 and up interested in serving at the Altar this year please call
Mike Sanford at (610) 388-2093, or see him before or after Liturgy.
Chrysostom
6/20
Constantine Fournaris (C)
(302) 475-5035
Antonio Fessaras
Theodore Fessaras
George Tsaganos
Dimitri Tsaganos
Steven Constantinou
Yianni Zerefos
Basil
6/6 &6/27
Peter Stevens (C)
(302) 633-0175
Nicholas Gianelos
Yanni Janelli
Larry Kirifides
Lazarus Kirifides
George Kamenakis
Alex & Dino Matulas
Serving this month...
If you would like to be
added to the list of
P r o s fo r o n
O f fe r e r s ,
please call Dimitra
Lempesis at the number
listed below, or, if at any
time you wish to offer the
Prosforon without being
added to the list, please
feel free to bring it in on
any Sunday that you wish.
Epistle Readers:
June 6 ~ Yanni Kaliakin
June 13 ~ Demetri Kaliakin
June 20 ~ Yanni Kaliakin
June 27 ~ Jamie Kostas
Narthex Duty:
June 6 ~ Group 3
Prosforon Offerers for June
June 6
Maria Papanicholas
Joanna A. Tsaganos
June 13
Pres. Ioanna Ganiaris
Klairy Karas
June 20
Eugenia Zerefos
Sophia Psaltis
June 27
Maria Kromedas
Maria Grigorakakis
June 13 ~ Group 1
June 20 ~ Group 2
June 27 ~ Group 3
Coffee Hours:
Coffee Hours
will resume
in September
Gregory
6/13
Yanni Kaliakin (C)
(610) 274-2247
Christopher Grivas
Dimitrios Kaliakin
George Fountzoulas
Billy Halakos
Nikolaos Dandolos
If you cannot meet your scheduled date
please contact
Dimitra Lempesis @ 475-6826
Bartholomew and Barnabas the Holy Apostles (Feast Day: June 11)
Reading:
Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, and had Galilee as his homeland; this is all that
is known of him for certain according to the history of the Gospels. Concerning his apostolic work,
certain say that he preached in Arabia and Persia, and especially in India, bringing to them the
Gospel written by Saint Matthew, which had been written originally in Hebrew, and which was
found there one hundred years later by Pantaenus, formerly a stoic philosopher and later an
illustrious teacher of the Christian school in Alexandria (see Eusebius, Eccl. Hist., 5: 10). Other
accounts say that he went to Armenia. According to some, he ended his life by being crucified, or by
being flayed alive, in Albanopolis (Urbanopolis) of Armenia. This also confirms an ancient tradition
preserved by the Armenians. According to some, Bartholomew and Nathanael are the same person,
because the Evangelists who mention Bartholomew do not mention Nathanael; and John, who alone
mentions Nathanael as one of the Twelve, says nothing of Bartholomew. Indeed, Bartholomew is a
patronymic, "son of Talmai," which means "bold, spirited" (see also Jesus of Navi 15:14; II Kings 3:3), and Nathanael could have had
this as a surname. According to the Synaxarion of the Menaion on April 22, however, it is Simon the Zealot and Nathanael who are the same;
the Evangelists who mention Simon the Zealot (or "the Cananite") do not mention Nathanael.
Saint Barnabas, one of the Seventy, was from Cyprus, of the tribe of Levi, and a fellow disciple with Paul under Gamaliel. He was called Joses,
but was renamed Barnabas, which means "son of consolation," perhaps to distinguish him from the Joses called Barsabas and surnamed Justus
(Acts 1:23). Saint Barnabas had a field, which he sold and brought the money to the Apostles (Acts 4:36-37). Before the conversion of Saul to
Paul, it was Barnabas who was the leader of the Seventy Apostles, the first in preaching and chief spokesman. After Saul's vision on the road to
Damascus, it was Barnabas who joined him to the Apostles when the others, because of Saul's reputation as a persecutor of the Church, still
feared him (Acts 9:26-27); again it was Saint Barnabas who conscripted Paul as a preacher, bringing him from Tarsus to Antioch after the
stoning of Stephen, to assist in spreading the Gospel (Acts 11:25-26). Saint Barnabas preached the Gospel in many places, traveled together with
Paul, and finally was stoned to death by the Jews in his native Cyprus. During the reign of Zeno, in the year 478, his sacred relics were found,
having on his chest the Gospel according to Matthew written in Greek by Barnabas' own hand. This Gospel was brought to Zeno. Because of
this the Church of Cyprus received the right of autonomy, and its archbishop was given the privilege, like the emperor, of signing his decrees
and encyclicals in vermilion.
Apolytikion in the Third Tone
O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
To the Church thou hast appeared as a great daystar; with thy teachings as thy rays and beams of awesome miracles, thou hast enlightened those
praising thee, the Lord's Apostle, O sacred Bartholomew.
To thy Lord, O Barnabas, thou wast a genuine servant; and among the Seventy Apostles, thou wast the foremost; and with Paul, thou shonest
brightly in thy wise preaching, making known unto all men Christ Jesus, the Saviour. For this cause, we celebrate thy divine memorial with
hymns and spiritual songs.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery / Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery / Icon courtesy of St. Isaac's Skete
The Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles
(Feast Day: June 30)
Reading:
The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother
Andrew, the First-called; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who was also the
Evangelist and Theologian; Philip, and Bartholomew (see also June 11); Thomas, and Matthew
the publican, who was also called Levi and was an Evangelist; James the son of Alphaeus, and
Jude (also called Lebbaeus, and surnamed Thaddaeus), the brother of James, the Brother of
God; Simon the Cananite ("the Zealot"), and Matthias, who was elected to fill the place of
Judas the traitor (see Aug. 9).
Apolytikion in the Third Tone
O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of
sins.
Kontakion in the Second Tone
O Lord, receive the steadfast and divinely voiced preachers, the pinnacle of Your disciples,
unto their rest and the enjoyment of Your blessings. You received, above every offering, their
labors and their life. You alone know what the heart holds.
Reading courtesy of Narthex Press / Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press / Kontakion courtesy of Narthex Press
HOLY TRINITY REGISTRY FOR APRIL 2010
Churchings:
Maria Lazaridis & baby Nikolas ~ May 2
Jaclyn Colleen Marinis & baby John Michael ~ May 30
Weddings:
Evaggelia Mitoulis to Stefanos Karakasidis ~ May 30
Baptisms:
Anna Ekaterini Kayiaros ~ May 15
Sophia Shuler ~ May 15
Memorials:
Alice Raisis ~ 1 Year ~ May 2
Irene Platos ~ 1 Year ~ May 2
Thomas Anthony ~ 40 Day ~ May 2
Demetrios Chahalis ~ 40 Day ~ May 16
Holy Trinity Food Pantry
US POSTAL SERVICE ANNUAL LOCAL FOOD DRIVE
On Saturday, May 8, the National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Services,
held their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive with all food collected going to local food banks and
pantries. Interesting – that the US Postal Service gets involved at all in any public endeavor at a local level.
But this annual program of the US Postal Service – Stamp Out Hunger – brings into focus the very critical
shortage of food that food banks are facing all across our land. Because of the current world-wide economic
crisis, even local, small food banks and pantries are feeling the pinch.
But we parishioners at Holy Trinity are doing our Christian duty by filling our food bins month after month.
In May, Tina Ganiaris King delivered 10 bags of food to the Claymont Community Center and Steve Nicholas made a delivery of
several bags to the St. Stephen’s Church Food Pantry.
Please continue to respond to the needs of the underprivileged in Wilmington. Sharing your many blessings is such an easy way to
get involved in a program that is on-going.
Please continue to bring in all non-perishable food items such as:
Fruit, fish, pastas, cereals, baby food & formula, peanut butter, jelly, sugar, flour, rice, gravy, jello...
any food that will not spoil.
Think of that needy family when you go food shopping and buy that extra box of cereal, that extra can of soup, some canned goods
that will help the needs of those who have not, someone who perhaps has children – children who miss meals – simply because they
do not have enough to go around.
Our food bins are located in the Church Narthex and by the Church Office for your convenience.
Thank you, Nikkie, Tina, John & Steve
May 12th marked our 27th year of service to the
Emmanuel Dining Room East
We thank our sponsors, Evie and Emmanuel Fournaris, who hosted and worked the kitchen serving 160
warm meals on Wednesday, May 12th, as we marked our 27th year of service to this dining room and this
very worthy cause. Thank you Evie and Manny for your generosity! Through their commitment and that of
many others, we continue to do good work providing the food and serving the luncheon meal for the most
needy in our city on the 12th of every month.
On Saturday June, 12th, Mrs. Anthi Manukas will sponsor the meal in loving memory of both her husband,
George, and her brother-in-law, Renos Tsakataras. If you would like to help out on that day or if you would like to
sponsor a month and become a part of this worthy cause with your family, friends or church organization, please
contact Nikkie Tsakataras at 655-2252 or Tina Ganiaris at 764-2183.
The Emmanuel Dining Room is located in the Old Asbury Church at 3rd and Walnut Streets. We sponsor and serve
the luncheon meal on the 12th of every month from noon until 1 p.m.
We would love to have you join us...
Have a nice summer!
Young @ Heart News The Young@Heart will have its last meeting of the year on Thursday, June 11, in the AHEPA Room, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with reception. The main event of the meeting will be election for officers for next year. Everyone is requested to attend for this important function. Christina Sanford moved on to the Metropolis Level St. John
Chrysostom Oratorical Festival where she won “Honorable Mention”.
We congratulate her for a job well done.
Prayer is one of the most fundamental aspects of
Christianity. There are many virtues with which it has
a reciprocal relationship- it both needs and creates
faith, hope, love, gratitude, repentance, and humility.
Today we will explore the last of these, humility. What
is true humility? How can we, living in this prideful
world acquire it, and lastly, but certainly not least, how
does it apply to our daily prayers?
Respectfully submitted by Christina Sanford
True humility, C.S. Lewis says in The Screwtape
Letters, is not trying to make yourself believe you are
not talented when you know you are. Similarly, in
his book Beginning to Pray, Archbishop Anthony
Bloom says that humility is not a “ sheepish way of
trying to imagine that we are the worst of all.” He
continues, “Humility is the situation of the earth.
The earth is always there, always taken for granted, never remembered, always trodden on by
everyone, somewhere we cast and pour out all refuse. … silent and rich….making out of all the
refuse new richness in spite of corruption.” Thus, true humility is not saying that you do not
have talents that you do, or that you are the worst person ever. It is love as defined by 1st
Corinthians 13; there can be no love for all mankind where there is no humility. We cannot
truly love our neighbor if we believe ourselves to be better than he is. Humility is accepting that
we, in and of ourselves, are poor. Everything- life, material possessions, the ability to think and
feel, even humility itself, comes from God out of His love for us. All of it can be taken in
seconds by an earthquake like the one which so recently devastated Haiti or by a tiny blood
vessel in the brain bursting. It is when we feel this, when we realize our complete dependence
on God, that we are truly humble. True humility, then, is the ability to be taken for granted by
men and knowing that we are completely dependent on God for everything.
To cultivate humility we must realize who we are in the grand scheme of things. To realize this
we must have faith in and love for God. When we posses faith and love for Him we will realize
that “ all good things come from above,” and that in and of ourselves we have and are nothing.
When we have love for God we will see His likeness in all people, and when we see His image in
all people we will be humbled towards them.
Humility is necessary in all aspects of the Christian life, but particularly in prayer. We, who would
not exist except for God’s love cannot approach him with anything else but humility. When we go to
God with humility we begin to find the door to the Kingdom of Heaven says Archbishop Anthony
Bloom in Beginning to Pray. It is only when we know we are nothing that we start to pray, and
only when we start to pray that we find that the Kingdom of God truly is within us. Humility is
always important in prayer, but it is even more so when we are confessing our sins and asking
forgiveness, because, as we learn in the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, God will only
forgive us if we really want, and believe that we need, His forgiveness.
Humility is very important in every facet of the Christian life. Without it we cannot realize the glory
of God’s Kingdom, or truly love our neighbor. Though it may not seem fruitful on earth, if we are
humble we will be richly rewarded by God, for as Christ Himself said in Matthew 23:12 “whosoever
exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.”
COME AND JOIN PHILOPTOCHOS
CELEBRATE ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT OUR
END OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010
12:00 PM
HARRY’S SAVOY
NAAMANS ROAD
IN THE CHELSEA ROOM
MENU
STARTER
SEASONAL GREEN SALAD
CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE OR RANCH DRESSINGS
CHOICE OF ENTRÉE
GRILLED CARIBBEAN SEASONAL EUROPEAN-CUT CHICKEN
BREAST WITH PINEAPPLE RICE ,
SNOW PEAS, RED ONIONS AND JAMAICAN RUM BUTTER
CITRUS GLAZED ATLANTIC SALMON FILET, DILL CREAM
SAUCE WITH ROASTED YUKON GOLD
POTAOTES AND SEASONAL SPINACH WITH PINENUTS AND
GOLDEN RAISINS
DESSERT
MARGARITA CHESSECAKE WITH ORANGE DULCE DE LECHE SAUCE
BEVERAGES (COFFEE – REGULAR AND DECAF) AND
GOURMET TEAS
VEGETERIAN MEAL AVAILABE
$35.00 PER PERSON RESERVATION DEADLINE JUNE 7, 2010
RESERVATIONS TAKEN BY
SOULA TSAKIRIS 1904 FLORAL DRIVE, WILMINGTON, DE
19810 (302) 529-1009
DID YOU KNOW…
Sometimes we know these things and sometimes we don’t…
These people didn’t do these things to be recognized — but sometimes things that “get
done” — get done because the person who “does it” — does it just because
they love the Lord, and His Church, and His Community…
Special THANKS go out to…
John & Eleni Alexopoulos
They donated the meal for the Greek School Community Dinner Dance
Tom & Dimitra Lempesis
They donated the meal for the Church’s Name Day Luncheon
Loula Kapordelis
She donates her time, talent, & treasure for EVERY Church Event
Ted & Cathy Michell
They donated the cost of the “clean-up” & “mulching” of the Church Grounds
George Papachrysanthou
He had the railings & doors around the church re-painted
If you witness someone around the church doing a “good deed” please let us know
so we can let them know just how much we appreciate what they are doing.
“Well done ~ thy good and faithful servants.”
Thank you on behalf of
Father Costa, the Parish Council and the Holy Trinity Community
The Floral arrangements
you see in the church
don’t just appear…
Ever wonder who puts
these beautiful
arrangements together?
Turn the page to
see some of our
“florists”
at work...
Holy Trinity’s Altar Guild
The Beauty of the Epitaphio… a joint effort that is funded by the Philoptochos
but put together with both Philoptochos & Altar Guild Members.
The latest arrangement designs have been with the direction of Steve Nicholas.
There are many who give their
time talent and treasure to our
community that are not pictured
here - but take heart…
The Lord knows who you are and
He has a mental picture of all the
work you have done for Him.
Thank You
for your willingness to give.
FOR...Children entering Kindergarten & up!
Will be held this summer
on :
.
S
.
B
.
V
Monday, June 21st
to
Friday, June 25th
Full Day
9am - 3pm
What is a V.B.S.?
V.B.S. stand for Vacation Bible School, and many churches conduct a
weeklong program consisting of religious education, skits, puppet shows, arts
and crafts, and religious songs which cater toward elementary aged children.
Please enroll your child now! For more information or to
enroll your child fill out the form below and send it to the
church office, or call the church office at (302) 654-4446.
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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Happy Spring! We are nearing the end of the year and our schedules are as full as
ever. Our May Board and General Meetings were held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010
where we discussed our Church’s Nameday, the Metropolitan’s visit, the Festival
(baking and selling) and our End of the Year Luncheon. The Festival baking took
place in May. The karithopita was made on May 11th, the koulourakia on May 18th and
the almond cookies on May 19th. I would like to thank all the ladies for their hard
work and Mr. Lempesis for his help. Our Church’s nameday was celebrated on
Monday, May 24th and we welcomed our Metropolitan Evangelos who came to
celebrate with us. I wanted to thank the ladies who served the delicious meal provided
by Tom & Dimitra Lempesis and the Parish Council, and Sophia Psaltis, Loula
Kapordelis and Susie Kelleher for helping me prepare the St. Agape room.
June is as busy as May with the Festival. Our Philoptochos ladies will be manning
both the pastry booths, inside and out. If you would like to volunteer your time, there
is a schedule in the Church office. Call Susie and she will be happy to put your name
on it. Our last event of the year is our luncheon. If you look in this bulletin, you will
find a flyer with all the information. Just don’t forget to tell Soula Tsakiris your
luncheon choice.
One small reminder before I let you go. Your 2010 Philoptochos dues are past due.
Our Treasurer has already remitted our obligation to the National and Metropolitan
Philoptochos, so please send in your dues using the form below.
Maroula Haralambidis
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Please send your check for $25.00 made out to the Philoptochos Society and mail it to
our Membership chairperson, Popi Papachrysanthou at 726 Mill Creek Lane, Bear, DE
19701
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Ελληνικό Σχολείο
Δρ. Κώστας Γ. Φούντζουλας
Η σπουδαιότητα του «Ανήκειν»
Εφέτος, δώδεκα νέοι και νέες της Κοινότητάς μας
απεφοίτησαν από το γυμνάσιο. Απ’ όσο γνωρίζω όλοι και
όλες τους θα αρχίσουν την πορεία τους για την ενηλικιωσή
τους και την καρριέρα τους σαν φοιτητές κάποιου
πανεπιστημίου. Σας ευχόμαστε ΚΑΛΗ ΤΥΧΗ από τα βάθη
τυης καρδιάς μας, γιατί σας αγαπάμε, γιατί είσθε η συνέχειά
μας και το μέλλον των κοινοτήτων μας.
Όλοι αυτοί οι νέοι και νέες μας μπορεί να είναι
απόφοιτοι του Ελλληνικού Σχολείου, ή του Κατηχητικού
Σχολείου ή και των δύο μαζύ. Μπορεί να είναι μέλη του
χορευτικού, της ΕΟΝΑ ή και των δύο μαζύ. Μερικοί από
αυτούς εξυπηρέτησαν τον ιερέα της κοινότητας σαν βοηθοί
του στο Ιερό της Εκκλησίας. Ας μην λησμονούμε ότι οι
γονείς όλων αυτών ήταν τουλάχιστον το απαραίτητο
μεταφορικό μέσον και η δύναμη που τους παρείχε την
οικονομική ευχέρεια να μάθουν χορό ή να πάνε στο σχολείο.
Τα παράπονα των παιδιών και των γονέων τους
κυμάνθηκαν από την έλλειψη χρόνου, την ακαταλληλότητα
του χώρου και του διδακτικού προσωπικού, το κοινότυπο
«πάλι εγώ ή άλλοι τι απέγιναν». Τα παράπονα είναι εύκολα
και συνήθως εκφράζουν το πρόβλημα της στιγμής. Νομίζω
πως ήλθε η στιγμή να αναρωτηθούμε αν όλη αυτή η
προσπάθεια άξιζε τίποτα, αν τα παιδιά μας επήραν τίποτα που
θα τους ακολουθή για το υπόλοιπο της ζωής τους.
Αμέσως ή εμμέσως τα παιδιά μας, έστω και δια της
οσμώσεως, βαπτίσθηκαν στα νάμματα του Ελληνισμού, της
Ορθοδοξίας, της γλώσσας, της ιστορίας μας, της μυθολογίας
μας, και των ηθών και εθίμων μας. Χωρίς καν να το
καταλάβουν επήραν μαζύ τους ένα έθνος με γραμμένη
ιστορία 4.000 χρόνων. Επήραν μαζύ τους την σπουδαιότητα
του να εργάζωνται και συνεργάζωνται με τον «άλλον» και την
«άλλην» για ένα κοινό σκοπό. Έμαθαν ότι για τον Έλλληνα
είναι πολύ σημαντικό να έχει τα παιδιά του στις κοινωνικές
εκδηλώσεις, να μοιράζεται το ίδιο φαγητό και να χορεύουν
μαζύ του. Η γνώση ποτε δεν χάνεται. Πάντα θα θυμούνται τα
Ελληνικά που έμαθαν, τον χορό που χόρευαν, την μεταφορά
του Επιταφίου την Μεγάλη Παρασκευή και την μεσονύκτιο
Ανάσταση το Μεγάλο Σάββατο. Έμαθαν ότι ένας Ελληνικός
τρόπος ζωής είναι και η έντονη διαφωνία μας για διάφορα
θέματα το μεσημέρι δεν σημαίνει ότι θα μας εμποδίση να
διασκεδάσουμε το ίδιο βράδυ αγαπημένοι.
Τα παιδιά μας έμαθαν ότι «ανήκουν» σε μια ομάδα που
έχει ένδοξο παρελθόν, και γονείς, φίλους και συγγενείς που
ενδιαφέρονται για την πρόοδό τους. Είναι υπερήφανα γιατί
ανήκουν κάπου, που αύριο θα εργασθούν για να μην το
χάσουν. Δεν είναι “άγραφα χαρτιά”, έχουν ήδη στερεές
βάσεις για το υπόλοιπο της ζωής τους. Δεν βγαίνουν στην
κοινωνία έτοιμα να απορροφηθούν από το περιβάλλον τους
αλλά έχουν την δυνατότητα να το διδάξουν. Από εδώ και
πέρα εξαρτάται από αυτά. Αν θέλουν βοήθεια ξέρουν που
είναι! Είναι στις κοινότητές μας! ΚΑΛΗ ΤΥΧΗ!!
Greek School
Dr. Costas G. Fountzoulas
The importance of the “Belonging”
This year, twelve young people of our Community
graduated from the High School. As far as I know, all of
them will begin their journey towards their adulthood and
their carrier as students of an institution. We wish you all
GOOD LUCK from the bottom of our heart, because we
love you, because you are our continuity and the future of
our communities.
All these young people may be graduates of the
Greek School, or the Sunday School, or both. They may
be members of the dancing group, or GOYA or both.
Some of them served the priest of the community as his
helpers in the Altar of the Church. Let us not forget that
their parents were their necessary transportation and the
power that was giving them the financial means to learn
dancing or attend the school.
The complaints of the parents and their children
ranged from lack of time to the inappropriateness of the
space and the teaching personnel, and the common
complaint, “me again what happened to the rest of us”.
Complaining is easy and it usually expresses the problem
of that moment. However, I think it is time to ask
ourselves if all this effort was worth the effort, whether our
children have retained anything that will follow them for
the rest of their life.
Directly or indirectly our children, even by
osmosis, were baptized in the water (ideals) of Hellenism
and Orthodoxy, our language, history, mythology and our
morals and customs. Without realizing it they took with
them the over 4,000 years of written history of the
Hellenic nation. They took with them the importance of
working and collaborating with the “other” for a common
cause. They learned that for the Greeks is very important
to be with their children at all social functions, to share the
same food and to dance together. Knowledge is never lost.
They will always remember the Greek language they
learned once, the Epitaphios procession on every Great
Friday and the Lord’s Resurrection every Holy Saturday,
in midnight. They also learned that a manifestation of the
Greek way of life is that an intense disagreement about
something at noon does not mean that we cannot have a
pleasant dinner the same day.
Our children learned that “they belong” to a group
of glorious past, with parents, friends and relatives who
care about their progress. They are proud because they
belong somewhere, whose preservation will work
tomorrow. They are not “Tabula Rasa”, but they have solid
background for the rest of their life. They are not leaving
home only to be absorbed by the society but they can teach
it instead. If they need help they know that it is in our
communities! It is up to them to seek for it!
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