December 2012 to January 2013 Issue
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December 2012 to January 2013 Issue
Trinitarian Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804 December 2012 to January 2013 Edition “THY NATIVITY OH CHRIST OUR GOD, HAS SHOWN TO THE WORLD THE LIGHT OF WISDOM” Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 10 MILL ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK 10804 – (914) 235-6100 Fax # (914) 235-0708 FrAnctil@aol.com www.htgocnr.org PRIEST: Rev. Nicholas Anctil EMERGENCY PHONE: Cell # (914) 522-6732 ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Rev. Sami Baroodi OFFICE MANAGER : Gigi Longo OFFICE and RENTALS: Robyn Hatrak PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESIDENT: Costa Papademetriou VICE PRESIDENT: John Dos Santos TREASURER: Dino Yotides SECRETARY: George Hatjygeorge Gregory N. Apostle, Thomas Dushas, Bill Gianaris, Evan Graf, Cynthia Herzegovitch, Joann Karagandis, Jon Kohilakis, George Kondos, Anthony Loizides, George Manolakis, Anastasios D. Orfanos, Cornelia Pappas, Arthur Prifti, Dennison Veru, George P. Williams, James Zafiros, Williams S. Zegras Honorary Members: John Daskos, Philip Koutsis, Nicos C. Los, Nicholas Lyras, Zachary Marantis, John Panas and Gus Varlamos SCHOOLS Greek School: Evangelia Romoudi Sunday School: E. Pappas, Director COMMITTEES Archdiocese Liaison: Executive Committee Maintenance: G. P. Williams, J. Dos Santos, G. Manolakis Choir Liaison: G. Manolakis Narthex: G. Kondos, B. Giannaris, G. Hatjygeorge, Compensation: C. Herzegovitch, E. Graf, D. Yotides J. Dos Santos Annual Dance: C. Herzegovitch, C. Pappas Office: J. Dos Santos, A. Soukas Auction: J. Kohilakis Welcoming: T & E. Dushas, A. Loizides, J. & M. Kohilakis, Journal: A. Soukas, D. Yotides, Fr. N. Anctil J. Zafiros, M. & S. Pappas Elections: J. Dos Santos Parliamentarian: B. Gianaris, Z. Marantis Board of Elections: D. Soukas, E. Zoulis Rental Facilities: R. Hatrak Stewardship: J. Karagandis, Fr. S. Baroodi, J. Dos Santos, Rental Liaison: J. Dos Santos G. Hatjigeorge, D. Veru Landscaping: J. Karagandis, C. Canelos Finance & Banking Liasons: C. Papademetriou, G. Kondos, D. Veru Scholarship Liason: G. Apostle, T. Dushas, A. Prifti, J. Zafiros Easter Feast: P. Constantinides, P. Koutsis, A. Loizides Senior Citizen Liaison: G. Apostle, J. Karagandis, C. Pappas Future Planning: G. Kondos, W. Zegras, T. Dushas, P. Lambros, Inter-religious Council: Executive Committee G. Williams Sunday School: C. Herzegovitch, A. Orfanos Adhoc Members: C. Papademetriou, Fr. N. Anctil Agape: J. Daskos, J. Kohilakis, D. Kouloumbis, B. Litras Greek School: A. Orfanos, J. Kohilakis Youth: J. Dos Santos, B. Gianaris, C. Herzegovitch, E. Ziogas Festival Raffle: G. Apostle, A. Prifti, A. Loizides, E. Graf New Years Eve: P. & A. Lambros Gym: J. Dos Santos, C. Papademetriou, B. Gianaris, E. Ziogas Audit: G. Kondos, P. Lambros, M. Damianides Insurance: G. Hatjygeorge Web Design & Maintenance: A. Soukas, N. Dallaris Technology: A. Soukas, P. Lambros Capital Projects: C. Papademetriou, G. Kondos, G. Manolakis, Festival: C. Herzegovitch, J. Kohilakis, G. Kondos, G. Kourakos, G. Hatjygeorge, G. Williams E. Louros, R. Longo, G. Manolakis, C. Papademetriou, D. Soukas, E. Zoulis Foundation: G. Kondos, Fr. N. Anctil, G. Damascus, T. Dushas, E. Graf, G. Komodikis, S. Madouros, G. Williams, J. Zafiros Philoptochos: Young at Heart: Sr. Choir: Sr. Organist: Jr. Choir: Psaltis: “Mommy & Me” GOYA: JOY: HOPE: YAL: Mr. & Mrs. Club: ORGANIZATIONS S. Madouros Greek School Director: Evangelia Romoudi C. Canelos AHEPA: J. Keane H. Hiotakis Library: C. Canelos S. Papaioannou Greek School PTA: T. Maravegias G. Mavrovitis Cub Scouts: D. Kerwick A. Lampousis, Dr. J. Pantginis Boy Scout: A. Prifti, P. Lambros, D. Mikelis S. Resvanis Brownies: H. Dallaris Y. Metaxas, N. Zoulis, R. Verdina Girl Scouts: D. Kartson, R. Karounos M. Orfanos, M. Fotiadis Division 1 Basketball: N. Kinas, C. Papademetriou S. Eng, S. Vissas Division 2 Basketball: B. Gianaris, E. Ziogas M. Zoulis Division 3 Basketball: P. Lambros, A. Touris M. Kohilakis Varsity Division Basketball: C.J. Kanelopoulos The TRINITARIAN is a publication of HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH and is published on the 1st of every other month approximately 6 times per year. Deadline for each publication is the 8 th of the previous month. EDITOR: Robyn Hatrak, Gigi Longo Fr. Nicholas Anctil Holy Trinity Christmas Ministries Each year Holy Trinity Church offers a variety of Christmas Ministries to the Orthodox and non-Orthodox people of the county. We assist families in need as well as homebound families in their attempt to celebrate the holidays in a dignified fashion. Please join us in this humble and sacred mission through the below mentioned ways: Christmas Offering Envelopes – You may wish to offer your Christmas donation to the community by using the enclosed envelope. Visitations to the Sick – People who have or know of persons convalescing in homes or hospitals and wish to receive the Sacraments during these Holy Days may contact Father Nicholas. Donations for Flowers – Donations for purchase of Christmas Poinsettias for the decoration of the Holy Altar during the holidays are needed. You may see Father Nicholas or the Parish Office to make your donation. Schedule of Services, December 1, 2012 thru January 31, 2013 Sun Thur Sun Thurs Sun Sat Sun Mon Sun Dec. 2nd 14th Sunday of Luke, Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Dec. 6th St. Nicholas. Or and Div. Liturgy, 9:30am to 11:00am Dec. 9th 10th Sunday of Luke. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Dec. 12th St. Spyridon. Othros 9:00am, Div Lit, 10:00am only at Spyridon Church in Washington Heights Dec. 16th 11th Sunday of Luke. Orthros,, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS Dec. 22nd CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS LITURGY, 10:00am Chanted by the Junior Choir. Breakfast and Christmas Party to follow Dec. 23rd Sunday before the Nativity. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Dec. 24th Dec. 30th CHRISTMAS EVE DIVINE LITURGY ORTHROS, 7:00pm DIVINE LITURGY, 8:00pm, followed by Christmas Carols and Egg Nog reception hosted by the Order of AHEPA Sunday following the Nativity. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy, Family Worship, 10:00am January 2013 Tues Sat. Sun Mon Sun Sun Sun Wed. Jan. 1st St Basil the Great, Circumcision of our Lord ***Orthros, 10:00am, Divine Liturgy 11:00am*** Jan 5th Eve of Epiphany. Orthros, 9:30am, Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Waters, 10:00am Jan. 6th EPIPHANY. Orthros, 9:00am, Divine Liturgy, Sunday School and Blessing of the Water, 10:00am Jan. 7th St. John the Baptist. Or and Div. Lit., 9:30am to 11:00am Jan 13th Sunday after Epiphany. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School. 10:00am Jan 20th 12 Sunday of Luke. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Jan 27th 15th Sunday of Luke. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Jan 30th Three Hierarchs. Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:30am to 11:00am Πρόγραμμα Ακολοσθιών, 1 Δεκεμβρίοσ, 2012 μέτρι και 31 Ιανοσαρίοσ, 2013 Κςπ Πεμ Κςπ Πεμ Κςπ Σαβ Κςπ Δεσ 2η Γεκ 14η Κςπ. Λοςκά. Όπθπορ, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειηοςπγία και Καηησηηικό Σσολείο, 10.00πμ 6η Γεκ Αγ. Νικολάος. Όπ και Θεία Λειηοςπγία, 9.30-11.00πμ 9η Γεκ 10 Κςπ. Λοςκά. Όπθπορ, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειηοςπγία και Καηη. Σσολείο, 10.00πμ 12η Γεκ Αγ. Σπςπίδων. Θεία Λειηοςπγία μόνο ζηο Ναό ηού Αγίος Σπςπίδωνορ ζηό Washington Heights, 10.00πμ 16 Γεκ 11η Κςπ. Λοςκά. Όπθπορ, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειηοςπγία και Καηη. Σσολείο, 10.00πμ ΔΚΛΟΓΔΣ ΓΗΑ ΤΟ ΓΟΗΖΚΖΤΗΚΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΗΟ 22η Γεκ Διδική Θεία Λειηοςπγία για όλα ηά παιδιά ηηρ Κοινόηηηορ, 10.00πμ 23η Γεκ Κςπιακή ππό ηήρ Φπιζηού Γεννήζεωρ. Όπθπορ, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειηοςπγία και Καηη. Σσολείο, 10.00πμ SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 24η Δεκ. ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΣΟΤΡΓΙΑ ΣΩΝ ΥΡΙΣΟΤΓΕΝΝΩΝ (βραδσνή) ΟΡΘΡΟ, 7.00ΜΜ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΣΟΤΡΓΙΑ, 8.ΜΜ Κςπ 30 Γεκ Κςπ. μεηά ηήν Φπιζηού Γέννηζιν. Όπθπορ, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειηοςπγία, 10.00πμ Τπι 1 Ηαν Σαβ 5 Ηαν Αγ. Βαζιλείος και Πεπιηομή ηού Φπιζηού ***'Οπθπορ, 10.00πμ, Θεία Λειηοςπγία, 11.00πμ*** Πποεόπηια ηών Φώηων. Οπ. 9.30πμ, Θεία Λειηοςπγία και Μέγαρ Αγιαζμόρ, 10.00πμ Ηανοςάπιορ, 2013 Κσρ 6 Ιαν Γες Κςπ 7 Ηαν 13 Ηαν Κςπ 20 Ηαν Κςπ 27 Ηαν Τεη 30 Ηαν ΑΓΙΑ ΘΕΟΦΑΝΕΙΑ ΣΟΤ ΚΤΡΙΟΤ ΙΗΟΤ ΥΡΙΣΟΤ Όρθρος, 9.00πμ, Θεία Λειηοσργία και Καηη. τολείο, 10.00 Μέγας Αγιαζμός Σύναξιρ ηού Ηωάννος Βαπηιζηού. Όπ και Θεία Λειη. 9.30-11.00πμ Κςπ. μεηά ηών Φωηών. Όπθπορ, 9.00πμ, Θεία Λειηοςπγία και Καηη. Σσολείο, 10.00πμ Κςπ. ηών Λεππών. Όπθπορ, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειηοςπγία και Καηη. Σσολείο, 10.00πμ 15η Κςπ. Λοςκά (Εακσαίος) Όπθπορ, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειηοςπγία και Καηη. Σσολείο, 10.00πμ Τών Τπιών Ηεπαπσών. Οπ. και Θεία Λειη. 9.30-11.00πμ Pastor Christmas Message Dearest Fellow Parishioners, Amid the tumult and terror of global strife, blended with the frenzy of our Chistmas preparations, may we try to hear anew the tidings of the angel’s song and the music that is not of earth. As gentle good will lights our eyes, we know that we are beckoned not to follow far by starlight to some distant shrine, for the Babe whose coming broke the ages in two is no longer Bethlehem’s pride but the whole wide world’s; and the blessed gift is given to every heart that makes Him room. May an understanding sympathy that knows no boundaries strike deep in the hearts of all mankind. One particular afternoon very shortly before our Fr. Peter left this world he called me over to his home. We went downstairs into his study and walked over to a small but very important book case full to the max with about 100 books. In it he managed to amass all of his sermon books, not leaving even enough space for me to open the glass doors that protected these books. Of course we cried a bit as he was passing this important piece of his ministry on to the next generation, and I graciously accepted them. I brought them home to our house instead of the office, because on most weeks I try prepare my sermons from home where it mostly quiet and far from distractions. This morning, as I was looking for some inspirational material for a Christmas Message to you all, I was thumbing through the books as I do so, so often and I ran across a book of prayers written in the 1940’s. As a bookmark in one of the pages I found, in Fr. Peter’s own handwriting, a draft of the eloquent and heartwarming prayer that is at the top of this page. Even in this “draft form,” those two or three sentences that he wrote, immediately jolted me from my daily routine right into the season of our Lord’s Birth and its universal meaning. And even though he probably wrote the prayer in the late 90’s, the message still rings true today. I pray the same for all of you….that you might place this prayer by your bedside and allow the message of Christ’s Birth to warm your heart as you lay your head onto your pillow each night of the Christmas season. A Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you Fr. Peter. Paternally, Please allow us to say Thank You to all our Holy Trinity Stewards with this year's Holy Trinity Christmas Card Dear Parishioners, The Parish Council would like to express their thanks to all the faithful Stewards of Holy Trinity Church for the year 2012. We are offering this year's Christmas Card to the entire parish at no cost to the families of the Community. It is one small way to thank everyone for their commitment of time, talent and treasure to Holy Trinity Church. We will do our best to include all the names of the Stewards of the Community for 2012. Please call the office by December 9th only if you do not want your name mentioned in the card. We will try to include both spouses on the line if applicable. Call the office also with any other special requests. You may, however, still make a Christmas donation to the Parish by using the envelope located inside the cover of this Trinitarian. We thank you and wish you all of God's Blessings during this Holy Season. Most Sincerely, Costa Papademetriou Parish Board President Father Nicholas Pastor President’s Corner Dear Fellow Parishioners, I hope, by now, you have all made it through and recovered from Hurricane Sandy safely. It was truly an epic storm that caused considerable damage to our communities. Thankfully, there was no damage to our church facility. I want to thank our community and our organizations, including AHEPA, Philoptochos and our Youth for assisting those in need during this difficult time. We assisted our local neighbours and parishes as well as those in the areas hit the hardest in the NY boroughs. Donations made by our parishioners were delivered to Staten Island and various other communities in the region. I would like to also thank those who have supported our Dinner Dance program this year. The Dinner Dance is an important annual fundraiser and the proceeds are necessary to operate our church. A job well done by Cynthia, Cornelia and the committee! I congratulate our well-deserved honouree at this year’s dinner dance, Georgia Lyras, who has been a pillar in our community and has contributed in many different ways, from managing the kitchen and preparing those great dishes at our festivals to chairing dinner dances to teaching Sunday School to supporting Philoptochos, just to name a few of her feats. Congratulations Georgia! In addition to our dinner dance, November, of course, is the month we celebrate the great American holiday – Thanksgiving, and give thanks to God as we also enjoy a great turkey meal and some good football. In early December, we hold our parish council elections. Members in good standing are reminded to vote. I thank the board members who have completed their term and will be stepping down this year. Their contributions are appreciated. As we close out 2012, please remember the commitment you made this year to the Stewardship program. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and joyous New Year! Costa Papademetriou Parish Council President Holy Trinity and the Dinner Dance Committee are extremely grateful for this year’s sponsors. They were recognized in our Dinner Dance Program and we wish to further thank them in the Trinitarian. Grand Benefactor Anonymous Sylvester and Nancy Karagis Costas and Christina Los In Memory of Aileen Rallis Nicholas and Serene Romas Mrs. Evangelia Romoudi and Dr. Nikolaos Skubas Shakos Family “Congratulations Georgia -Emmanuel and Orsa Velivasakis AXIA!” Evangelos and Denise Venturas from your Family The Wilson Family The Yotides Family Benefactors Donors George and Linda Kondos Andrew and Despina Argiriadi Orion & Global Chartering Co. Inc Stelios L. Coutsodontis Stavra and Dan Veru Irene and Dimitrios Drivas Helen Hiotakis Sponsors Holy Trinity Greek Afternoon Ernie and Kelly Anastos School PTA Father Nicholas and KAR Properties - Shahab Karmely Cyndi Anctil Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Koltis and Gary and Rose Bendo Family Peter and Ellen Constantinides Maniatis and Dimopoulos, P.C. Gabriel and Irene Damascus Helen Morik and Family Tom and Eva Dushas Denis and Frances Moussouris James Gerkis, Esq. Mary Panagopulos (Proskauer Rose, LLP) Sappho Papaioannou Ladies Philoptochos Society of Holy Peter J.Pappas Trinity William and Marina Unis Peter and Andrew Lambos Foundation Contributors John and Mary Koltis Stephanos Alexiou Peter, Angie, Nicholas and Dean Joy Zoe Anastos Lambros Arben Group, LLC Tom and Alexia Laris Arc Electrical and Mechanical Zachary and Cleo Marantis Anna Chivily Evan and Chrisia Noulas Caputo & Boncardo, CPAs P.C. Joe and Tina Pantginis Marios and Anna Damianides Eleanor Georges Nick and Athena Gregory Kathleen Haverlack Eve Karikas George and Colleen Kourakos Maryann and Philip Koutsis George and Audrey Manolakis Mary Mavromatis Debbie Maxwell Metaxas Family Metro Deli John and Pat Mouracade Ronny, Andrea, Elaina, and Christopher Nicholas Costa and Katina Papademetriou and Family Andy and Espe Pappas Dr. William and Eleni Ploumis Resvanis Family The Ripp Family Andrew and Carol Savas Scarsdale Metro Restaurant Anthony, Diane, Nicholas and Alexandra Soukas TECNY Group, Inc. Tryforos and Pernice Florists in Bronxville Bill and Joy Zegras John and Kathleen Zegras In honor of Georgia Lyras Fotini Paputsaki and Family George and Amelia Vlahos American Cancer Society Making Strides Walkathon Team: Holy Trinity GO New RO raises $6000 The Philoptochos would like to thank everyone who joined and supported our team. 37 people from our community signed up to walk together for what turned out to be a fabulous experience. 16,000 people from all parts of Westchester rallied at the event raising an amazing $1,350,000 in the fight to end breast cancer. Thank you! American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association James Plevritis Evzone Chapter #405 Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 Recipient Constantine (Gus) Varlamos Community & AHEPA Activities 44 year member Holy Trinity Community 35 year AHEPAN 30 year member Parish Council Lifetime Emeritus Council Member 10 year Narthex Chairman at Church 8 year Evzone Chief Financial Officer Annual Super Bowl Fundraiser Evzone AHEPAN of Year Award - 2006 Professional Activities 35 year owner Gus’ Texaco – Mt. Vernon 30 year distributor Good-Year Tire Company Texaco “Outstanding Sales Award” City of Mt Vernon “Beautification Award” Good-Year “Customer Satisfaction Award” NYS Assoc. Service Stations Recycling Award Chairman Personal Information Born in Greece (Dendra-Kimi-Evias) Served in Greek Navy and Orion Shipping Married to Phyllis Mellas for 36 years Father of Jon & Cindy Spouses - Christina and Martin Ziemnicki Grandfather of Alexa, Constantine, Eva and Stephan Harrison Resident Westchester Country Club, Grill Room Saturday, December 1, 2012 Initiation 11:15 AM Luncheon 12:45 PM Luncheon Donation $75.00 New members $100 - includes luncheon and dues for 2-years normally $75 / year Invites all Holy Trinity families to the Saturday, December 22, 2012 10:00AM Divine Liturgy 11:00am Brunch and Christmas Party Holy Trinity Community Center The Ladies Philoptochos of New Rochelle invites all the ladies of our community, and our sister communities, to our Annual Candlelight Dinner Thursday, December 6, 2012 6:30 p.m. Church Social Hall For Reservations, please call Georgia Lyras 934-2090 Serene Romas 686-6653 - Vicky Yotides 761-3030 Dear Mr. Keane, Thank you for sponsoring the Holy Trinity Church team, “Feta Kai Psomi,” at the 2012 Hellenic History Tournament. The team members were Yiorgo Argyros, Christian DeKnatel and Niko Georgiou. This year’s tournament was held at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange, CT on Saturday, October 27th from 11:30 am to 4:30pm. Following the introductions, Niko Georgiou was asked to read a remarkable letter he wrote to the publisher and authors of the textbook used in his AP Global Studies class. The textbook stated that Alexander The Great was not Greek, but that he was Macedonian. This well-written letter was printed in the Editorial Section of the Hellenic Herald newspaper. This set the tone for the way in which our team, “Feta Kai Psomi,” was viewed – they became the team to beat before the competition even began. The event was setup as a quiz-show format single elimination tournament. The teams with the highest score in each 24 question round would move to the next round. “Feta Kai Psomi” had an incredible performance throughout the day! They went into overtime due to ties during each round! They answered more questions than any other competing team. They moved all the way to the final match, which also went into overtime due to a tie. In the end, they lost by a single point. After a nail-biting day of competition, they finished in second place, thereby each earning a $500 scholarship. Our team not only showed an impressive knowledge of the material, but also great sportsmanship and worked well together as a team. As a result, they were often approached by members of other AHEPA chapters and churches who wanted to meet our well-spoken, bright and respectful boys. This was a very well run event. It was incredible to be surrounded by so many students knowledgeable in Hellenic history and proud of their heritage. Thank you again for your encouragement and sponsorship. Sincerely, Anthoula DeKnatel PRESIDENT Joseph C Keane 738-4854 VP Bill Litras 917 680-6048 VP MEMBERSHIP VP James Zafiros 358-1479 TREASURER- CFO Constantine (Gus) Varlamos 381-4965 CONTROLLER Peter Pappas 574-5687 VP SCHOLARSHIPS Dr. Peter Corines 793-5380 GẽNẽRAL ẽPICURIẽN George Kaperonis 718 884-6050 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Costa Papademetriou 203 461-9993 WARDEN Evan Graf 715-9022 CHAPLAIN Fr. Nick Anctil 235-0203 CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD Major John Daskos 428-2252 SENTINEL Emmanuel Caras 472-6639 CHEF IN RESIDENCE John Krondes 203 981-1926 ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORS Peter Constantinides George Kourakos AHEPAN OF THE YEAR George Kaperonis 2010 50+ YEAR LIFE MEMBERS John Panas Zachary Marantis Paul Sapounakis James Zafiros 50+ LIFE / CHARTER MEMBERS Gabe Damascus Dr. Peter Mastrogeannes John Vallis PAST PRESIDENTS Stephan A Vali* 1961-1962 Adam J Damascus 1963 Ernest Tracosas* 1964 James Plevritis* 1965-1966 John Poulos 1967 George Plevritis* 1968 Stanley Townsend* 1969 Zachary Marantis 1970 Stephan Karas 1971-1972 Peter Atha 1973-1975 Stephan A Vali* 1976 Thomas Dushas 1977-1978 James Plevritis* 1979-1981 Peter Atha 1982-1983 George Allen* 1984-1986 Paraskos Allen* 1987 Michael Mouracade 1988-1990 Joseph Keane 1991- Now * Deceased AHEPA James Plevritis Evzone Chapter # 405 Scholarships The AHEPA’s middle name is Education. Annually our Chapter sponsors teams to enter the Hellenic History Tournament, where they compete for cash prizes. We also send a high school junior to the AHEPAcademy at George Mason University in Washington, D.C., where students interact with many business professionals, who will help guide them in selecting college courses based on areas of career interests. Mentoring and internships are also possible as a result of the AHEPAcademy 1-week networking experience. The Evzone Chapter also provides scholarships for graduating High School senior scholar athletes who are members of the Holy Trinity community. All of these activities are made possible when you attend any of our numerous events or make donations to the Hellenic Revitalization Foundation. 2012 Scholarship recipients were: Recipient: Christiana Maria Metaxas Attending: Binghamton University Honor Graduate & National Honor Society Regents honors in Modern Greek Recipient: Paige Demetria Damascus Honor Graduate & Scholar Athlete Attending: East Carolina UniversityAll State Volleyball & Team Captain Recipient: Nicholas Widmaier Honor Graduate National Merit Commendation Attending: Duke University Spanish, Science & Math 2012 Scholarship AHEPAcademy was: Recipient: Yanni Metaxas Attended: AHEPAcademy Honor Student & National Honor Society Excellence in English, French & Geo We would like to express our appreciation for all the members of the Holy Trinity community that support our events and donate to our Hellenic Revitalization Scholarship Fund. All men of the Holy Trinity community are invited to join us at any of our dinner meetings and meet the brothers. The Evzone Chapter members strive to serve our community to the best of our ability. If there is something that you think needs to be done and we are not doing it, join us and let’s do it together. Complimentary dinner is served in the Community Center at 7:30, on the following dates: Tuesday November 13th Thursday December 20th Attention All H.O.P.E. , J.O.Y. , GOYAns, and Scouts!!! COME JOIN US FOR THE *Youth Christmas Party* Friday, December 14th *Pizza, refreshments, and a fun time will be provided* First Meeting of the New Year: January 11th Attention All GO YAns!!! 8th to 12th grade **Upcoming GO YA Activities** (December & January) Friday, December 7, GOYA DANCE GOYA Dance from 7pm to 11pm Setup starts at 5pm SHARP Saturday, December 15, Ice Skating Murrays Kate Rink 12pm Parents are Welcomed Saturday, December 29, NYC Dinner and a Show The Amazing Max Live Show More information to follow Saturday, January 5, West Point vs Columbia Game Day Experience 11am, more information to follow Friday, January 11, GOYA Meeting 7pm, Movie night to follow Friday, January 18 to Sunday, Jan. 20, Ski Trip More information to follow All events will need Chaperones. Please RSVP to Raquel for all listed events. raquelnicole25@gmail.com • 914.355.1984 HOLY TRINITY ADULT GREEK LANGUAGE CLASSES SPRING SEMESTER CALENDAR-February 2013-June 2013 Beginners and Intermediate Groups: Tuesdays7:00PM to 8:30PM February March April May June 12, 26 5, 12, 19 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7, 14, 21, 28 4 Advanced Group: Saturdays10:00AM to 11:30AM February March April May June 16 2, 9, 16, 23 6, 13, 20, 27 11, 18 1, 8, 15, 22 PROGRAM REGISTRATION & TUITION Full Name: _____________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Home phone #: __________________________________________ Work phone #: ___________________________________________ Cell phone #: ____________________________________________ E-mail Address: __________________________________________ Please check Group Level: Beginners ______ Intermediate _____ Advanced _____ Class Tuition for Spring 2013: 15 sessions for $225.00 (Cost of books is extra) Paid in Full ______ Date ___________________ Received by ________________________ Check # _____________ Make checks payable to “Holy Trinity” in memo write: “Adult Greek Class” For credit card payment please call the church’s office. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, PLEASE FOLLOW NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ CLOSING OR CALL THE CHURCH’S OFFICE AT 914-235-6100. Ladies Philoptochos Society Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Dear Friends, Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society I hope this note finds you safe and sound. We have a lot to be thankful for this year. It seems like yesterday when we had our first General Meeting of the Church year, giving us the opportunity to reconnect with our friends after a long restful summer, and to discuss the schedule of events for the upcoming year. Thank you to all who joined us and a special thank you to Marina Sirras and Angie Lambros. October 10th we made our way to Saint Michael’s. We had a wonderful afternoon visiting, talking and singing with the residents. Thank you Pauline Marinos for organizing such a lovely visit. This year on October 21st, for the first time, our Community participated in the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walkathon. We walked in honor of our wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces, aunts, sons, brothers, fathers, uncles, husbands and friends who are survivors, are still fighting or who have lost their battles. We walked in their honor and in honor of all those in our Holy Trinity New Rochelle family who have been affected. The Philoptochos would like to thank everyone who joined and supported our team… we raised $6000! 16,000 people from all parts of Westchester rallied at this year’s event raising an amazing $1,350,000 in the fight to end breast cancer. Thank you, Despina Kartson, Cathy Florakis and Liz Zoulis for rallying us. On Monday, November 5th our Parish undertook an emergency collection of essential items in an effort to aid in the recovery and to relieve some of the suffering experienced by our friends and neighbors on Staten Island during Hurricane Sandy. The response was over whelming, everybody was so generous. On Tuesday we delivered 2 truckloads of desperately needed items. Thank you to everyone who donated and who helped load the trucks and a special thank you to Father Nick, George Williams and Tony Soukas who made the delivery of the items possible on such short notice. Now the holidays are fast approaching…my favorite time of year…and the busiest! Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 6th. Plans are all set for the best ever Candlelight Dinner. Our Christmas Celebration will include a sumptuous cocktail hour, delicious dinner and favorite Christmas Carols. A spectacular raffle is also in the works, as well as an exciting boutique for holiday shopping and lots of surprises. Be sure to make your reservations early and plan on coming early to browse our boutique. Join us for a fun festive evening out with the girls! (Please see enclosed flyer for details) Hats and Gloves for the Homeless, on December 16th we will be selling hats and gloves to be packaged with hand warmers and holiday prayers and wishes, to be distributed to the homeless during Christmas week. We also will be collecting coats and (new and in original packaging) socks and underwear Please support our Homeless Outreach Ministry. December can get very cold when you have no place to live. …and please don’t forget our Community Food Drive. As we enter the Christmas season please remember those who go hungry. They need our help. Each Sunday we will continue to collect food for the Hope Food Pantry of New Rochelle. The drop off bin is located outside the Church office. Some more important days to remember... December 20th – Homeless Outreach Soup Run January 23rd – Knitting For Charity January 27th - General Meeting – 2013 Budget January 31st -Cooking For HOPE Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Stephanie Emergency Collection: Aiding the Victims of Hurricane Sandy On Monday, November 5thour Parish undertook an emergency collection of essential items in an effort to aid in the recovery and to relieve some of the suffering experienced by our friends and neighbors on Staten Island during Hurricane Sandy. The response was over whelming, everybody was so generous. On Tuesday we delivered 2 truckloads of desperately needed items. Thank you to everyone who donated and who helped load the trucks and a special thank you to Father Nick, George Williams and Tony Soukas who made the delivery of the items possible on such short notice. Dear Friends, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief – How You Can Help As many of you heard this past Sunday, our Parish is continuing our effort to aid in the recovery of our friends and neighbors from the overwhelming destruction left behind from Hurricane Sandy. There are many people who are still in desperate need of help in the aftermath of this devastating storm. In the coming days and weeks, as initial donations wind down, their need will continue. They will need our help more than ever. For the next 2 weeks, Sunday November 18th through Sunday December 2nd we will be collecting gift cards, which are needed to help families as they slowly begin to rebuild their homes. Please consider donating gift cards from home improvement stores, such as Home Depot and Lowes, in $25 & $50 increments. Please bring all gift cards to the Church office by 1:00 pm Sunday, December 2 nd. Gift cards will be delivered to Holy Trinity/St. Nicholas Church of Staten Island on Tuesday December 4th. For more information or questions please feel free to contact Stephanie Madouros (914)328-0347 If you would like us to purchase the gift card for you, we will be glad to do so. Please make your check payable to the Ladies Philoptochos and note in memo: disaster relief gift cards. Thank you for your support and concern. Holy Trinity Greek School PTA Sunday, December 16, 2012 Christmas Bake Sale Vasilopita Amt _____ $20 each Total _______________ Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone number: ____________________________________________ Place your pre-order by December 6th (either at Greek School or during Agape hour at the PTA table) to reserve your Vasilopita.. Checks payable to Holy Trinity Greek School PTA Any questions contact Dina Varsou: dinavarsou@verizon.net or Toula Maravegias: toula29@gmail.com Hellenic Cultural Commission (HCC) We are pleased to announce the HCC web site www.hellenicculturalcommission.com. Our Mission is to:“encourage, collect, disseminate, and possibly sponsor all activities that educate and promote the ideals of Hellenism”. Treat our site as a resource for Hellenism events and submit any appropriate content to any HCC member for inclusion and publication on the website. Helaine Smith Homer is as relevant in the 21st Century as when those beautiful lyrical epic poems were first recited, 2,800 years ago. His poems were and continue to be an extraordinary achievement that has never been equaled. The Iliad, the Odyssey and the ancient Hymns are presented through Homer’s own prism of disputes and negotiations among the Gods, and through moving contrasting scenes between mortal heroes and immortal Gods. The power of the Gods was only constrained by their need to placate each other, destiny, and the conflict between human aspirations and divine will. Homer’s humor, intricate plots, deep emotion and ultimately civilized values led directly to the unsurpassed plays of ancient Greek theater, and through the ages, to all our great literature. Helaine Smith’s insights, interpretations, and introspections provide an excellent canvas on which to revisit these classical poems. Her translations preserve much of their original lyrical beauty and her explanation of ancient Greek sentence structure tries to supplement anything that may have been lost. She selects essential verses and doesn’t follow Homer’s sequence, but rather a more common sense progression of the story line. She introduces the selected passage with background and implications before the verses, all of which are footnoted on the same page, to add immediate comprehension and insight. Having everything on the same page facilitates the text and makes everything clear to the reader – the vocabulary, the literary forms, the machinations of the Gods, Homeric epithets, and even the Greek word derivations. It is a masterful job that truly brings out the richness of the texts. And if a contemporary, insightful, and user friendly presentation of these texts were not enough, there is more! Helaine Smith harnesses her vast experience, as an English literature teacher, to provide exercises in creative writing, questions for discussion and critical thinking, along with sample essays responding to topical questions from the text. Her presentation of these skills, that are all but ignored in our educational system today, is well founded. College bound students will benefit tremendously from these exercises. English teachers will love using these seminal works of Western literature as source texts. It is strongly recommended adding this text to all Chapter libraries and, even more importantly, donating it to community Greek schools and Advanced Placement English teachers, in neighboring Middle Schools and High Schools. This is a must read for anyone interested in the development of Western Civilization! Portion of book proceeds help fund Hellenism lectures (501C3) Homer and the Homeric Hymns Price—$29.95 The First Victory Price—$39.95 Payment— cash, check, or credit card S&H—$5.05 Books can be picked up at the AHEPA desk on Sunday (no S&H) or ordered by mail: AHEPA Hellenic Revitalization foundation 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Book Order Form Name _____________________________________ Address _____________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code________________________________ Phone number_________________________________________ “The First Victory” is a must read for any student of Greek history, or of the Second World War. Until October 1940, Hitler and Mussolini had achieved their territorial ambitions everywhere and generally in a matter of weeks. However, on the 28th of October, Mussolini presented Greece with an ultimatum that would lead to his armies being thoroughly defeated by Greece for five and one half months, thus establishing the first victory for the Allies in World War II. Hitler anticipating an easy success in Greece authorized the attack on Russia, which would prove so disastrous for Germany because of the courageous resistance of the Greek army and people. The costs and sacrifices of Greece are well documented and the implications and consequences carefully explained, but perhaps the greatest contribution is the well thought out: “What would have happened if Greece didn’t” scenario. Dr. George C. Blytas Join the James Plevritis Evzone Chapter #405 On Sunday February 3rd at 6:00 PM Super Bowl Sunday The best deal in town! Bring the family All you can eat, great football & a chance to get real lucky! Big Screen TV Roast Beef and Italian hero’s Cold cuts, chips, pretzels, soda and hot dogs Adults: beer, beer, lots of beer and wine Location: Holy Trinity Community Center, New Rochelle Come and bring the family Best price performing event of the year – tickets are $50. Game Winning Box - $1,000 final score Each Quarter Winning Box - $ 200 each quarter Don’t lose out there is a limited number of tickets! YOUNG AT HEART The Young at Heart meeting on November 1st was attended by 26 members. Father Nick spoke and gave an interesting talk on the Saints’ Day of Damian and Cosmos. A pre-Thanksgiving lunch with turkey and all the trimmings and catered by Manos Louros was enjoyed by all. Following lunch, our speaker of the day was Charles Calhoun of New York Life Insurance who spoke on various insurance policies for seniors and their families. The trip to Grand Central Station has been postponed until Wednesday, November 28th because of Hurricane Sandy. Please meet at the information booth at 12:00pm sharp. Our tour guide will accompany us on a fascinating tour of the station before we have lunch at a Greek restaurant nearby. If interested, please call Kathy Baeff (914-779-3559). A “tree of light” ceremony will be held after liturgy on December 9th in front of the church. A 7 foot Spruce tree donated by the Young at Heart will be planted and decorated with lights for the Christmas season. Our Christmas event this year is a Christmas concert at Suny Purchase by the Westchester Philharmonic orchestra on Sunday, December 16th at 4:00pm. Tickets are $65.00. Call Cleo Canelos (914-686-3005). Please remember the December Christmas meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29th at 11:00am due to a scheduling conflict. Best wishes for a happy holiday season! Please remember Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church when you plan your Estate Holy Trinity Library With Christmas just a few weeks away, we are reminded once again of our many blessings, among them the support and generosity of our friends and parishioners. I would like to take this time to thank our member, Kelly Anastos, devoted in being so generous with her time, writing all our bookplates in every book. Her beautiful calligraphy, in all our volumes, made our donations in remembrance of , or celebration in such a special manner. Many thanks to Kelly for her beautiful art! The House on Paradise Street donated by Evangelia Romoudi in honor of her husband Nick Kids in Ancient Greece donated by Evangelia Romoudi in honor of her goddaughter Maria Marina Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece donated by the Skubas Family in honor of their children Ioanna, Apostolos, and Matthew Your Baby’s Baptism in the Orthodox Church donated by Mary Mavromatis in honor of Maris Theodora Resvanis The Orthodox Church A to Z: A Handbook for Orthodox Christians donated by Mary Mavromatis in honor of Kalli and Chris Retelas WISH LIST A Hunger for God: The Sacred Discipline of Fasting in the Orthodox Church $12.00 Jesus Wept: A Psychospiritual Handbook of Death, Grief, and Bereavement Counseling for Eastern Orthodox Clergy $11.00 Prospero’s Kitchen: Island Cooking of Greece $28.00 Tales from a Greek Island $15.00 The Lost Capital of Byzantium: The History of Mistra and the Peloponnese $15.00 The Crimson Knight $15.00 Ancient Greece Health and Disease (children’s) $28.00 Tumbled Stone (children’s) $15.00 Our library provides a quiet, comfortable area for research and contemplation and contains many excellent volumes about Greek Orthodoxy and Greece. Do take advantage of our many resources, Do come in and browse, you will be pleasantly surprised at our wonderful selections, which cannot be found in any other library in the area. Many thanks to all of you who have supported our Library! Cleo Canelos & the HT Library Elves Save the Date Apokriatiko Glendi Saturday, March 9, 2013 Sponsored by the Greek School PTA Holy Trinity Carol Anctil Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Gregory Alexander C. Begg Roxanna Cuculescu Begg Marika Doukas Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Gregory Penelope & Ioannis Karapiperis Mr. & Mrs. Costas T. Los Memorial Donations Richard J. Longo Captain S. L. Coutsodontis Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Georgiopoulos Kathleen Haverlack Carol Lambos Mary Mavromatis Tryforos & Pernice Florist Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Savas Mr. & Mrs. Bill Schnell Mr. & Mrs. Anthony C. Soukas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zoulis Fotios Valliades Mr. & Mrs. George Kyriak & Eugenia Julie Lotakis Valliades – Narthex Chandelier Mr. & Mrs. Anthony C. Soukas Aileen Rallis Mr. & Mrs. John Mouracade Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mouracade Maria Soumbasaki Angela Pappas Lee Strezou Sophie Bendo Wilma Tsangaris Mr. & Mrs. John T. Koltis Donations Joy Zoe Anastos Basil P. Livanos – Narthex Chandelier Mr. & Mrs. John Manouselis racade Mouracade Holy Trinity Sacraments Baptisms September 30 th October 26th The child of Mr. & Mrs. Theofanes Artoglou was baptized and named Nikolas Joseph by his godparents, Christopher Papas and Paraskevi Evola. The child of Mr. & Mrs. James McKeever was baptized and named James Aris by his godparents, Kostas Parashis and Stella Parashis. NA SAS ZISOUN! We Welcome into our Community Two Newly Baptized Adults: October 13th October 27th October 6th October 27nd November 4th November 11th Emily Anne Boylan Her godparent: Melissa Mamangakis Justin Alan Tatham His godparent: Athanasios Manuel Weddings The marriage of Anthony Lekas and Bridget Kristine Barbera was blessed with Andonios Lekkas as sponsor. The marriage of William Michael Polese and Christine Curtis was blessed with Nicholas Curtis as sponsor. The marriage of Konstantinos Saoulis and Athina Psaroudis was blessed with Nicholas Pantelaros as sponsor. The marriage of Thomas Lawrence Evans and Christina Mamangakis was blessed with Georgia E. Mamangakis as sponsor. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE BRIDES AND BRIDEGROOMS! Funerals October 20th Helen Vallis October 22nd Aileen Rallis MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE! oltis ndelier ouselis New Members Anthony Lekas Samantha Barnett HOLY TRINITY SACRAMENTS AND SOCIAL EVENTS CALENDAR – 2012 – 2013 DECEMBER Saturday, December 15th 11:00 a.m. Baptism – Child of Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Arsenis 2013 JANUARY Saturday, January 12th 3:00 p.m. Baptism – Child of Mr. & Mrs. Sergio Tsalapatanis FEBRUARY Saturday, February 23rd 3:00 p.m. Baptism – Child of Mr. & Mrs. James Resvanis MARCH Saturday, March 23rd 12 Noon Baptism – Child of Dr. & Mrs. Gus Mitsopoulos APRIL Saturday, April 6th Saturday, April 13th 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Baptism – Child of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Shakos Wedding – Serin Philip and Bethany Curian MAY Saturday, May 25th 4:00 p.m. Wedding – Robert Gorsline and Emily Boylan 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Wedding – Christopher Canzani and Stephanie Chrisomalis CROP WALK-A-THON following Church Services Wedding – Chrysostomos Komodikis and Laura Morley Wedding – Taso Valaouras and Christi Hunter JULY Sunday, July 21st 3:30 p.m. Wedding – George Koumpias and Surina Dalpiaz AUGUST Saturday, August 17th 1:30 p.m. Wedding – Alfred Lisanti and April Stear JULY Saturday, July 6th 2:30 p.m. Wedding – Mark Minei and Sara Propper JUNE Saturday, June 1st Sunday, June 9th Friday, June 28th Saturday, June 29th SEPTEMBER Saturday, September 21st 4:00 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 12th- Sept. 15th Sunday, September 29th 2:30 p.m. Wedding – Joseph Tina and Jackie Boyiantzis GREEK FESTIVAL Wedding – Nicholas Savopoulos and Joanna Kousteris OCTOBER Saturday, October 5th Wedding – Yianni Karkas and Matina Rentoulis 3:00 p.m. 2013 Trinitarian Advertisement Contract Dear Friends of the Community, In an effort to defray the cost of publishing our Trinitarian, the Parish Council would like to invite anyone who wishes to support the Community to offer a small donation of $250.00 for a “business card” sized ad which will be placed on the back inside pages of each publication for the calendar year, 2012. We generally publish about 8 Trinitarians per year, and with this program, hope to cut our publication cost in half by gathering 24 ads which will take up the last three pages of the Trinitarian. If you are interested in this program, please fill out the bottom portion of this appeal and enclose a business card that we will reproduce. Please also enclose a check made out to Holy Trinity Church for $250.00. The Parish Council YES, I would like to advertise in the 2013 Holy Trinity Trinitarian. Name_________________________________________________________________ Phone Number_____________________Email________________________________ Signature________________________________ *please feel free to use your credit card for payment. 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