Sunday, July 29th, th Sunday of Matthew Κυριακή Θ του Ματθαίου

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1 Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake Sunday, July 29th, th Sunday of Matthew Κυριακή Θ του Ματθαίου V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas, Cathedral Dean Cell: Rev. Protopresbyter Mario Giannopoulos, Parish Priest Cell: Rev. Protopresbyter George Politis (retired) CATHEDRAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday Friday 9AM 5PM Holy Trinity Cathedral: 279 S. 300 W. SLC, UT 84101, Prophet Elias Church: 5335 Highland Dr. Holladay, UT 84117,

2 Epistle Reading St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17 Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are. ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ: Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' 3:9-17 Ἀδελφοί, Θεοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν συνεργοί θεοῦ γεώργιον, θεοῦ οἰκοδομή ἐστε. Κατὰ τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ τὴν δοθεῖσάν μοι, ὡς σοφὸς ἀρχιτέκτων θεμέλιον τέθεικα, ἄλλος δὲ ἐποικοδομεῖ. Ἕκαστος δὲ βλεπέτω πῶς ἐποικοδομεῖ. Θεμέλιον γὰρ ἄλλον οὐδεὶς δύναται θεῖναι παρὰ τὸν κείμενον, ὅς ἐστιν Ἰησοῦς Χριστός. Εἰ δέ τις ἐποικοδομεῖ ἐπὶ τὸν θεμέλιον τοῦτον χρυσόν, ἄργυρον, λίθους τιμίους, ξύλα, χόρτον, καλάμην, ἑκάστου τὸ ἔργον φανερὸν γενήσεται ἡ γὰρ ἡμέρα δηλώσει, ὅτι ἐν πυρὶ ἀποκαλύπτεται καὶ ἑκάστου τὸ ἔργον ὁποῖόν ἐστιν τὸ πῦρ δοκιμάσει. Εἴ τινος τὸ ἔργον μένει ὃ ἐποικοδόμησεν, μισθὸν λήψεται. Εἴ τινος τὸ ἔργον κατακαήσεται, ζημιωθήσεται αὐτὸς δὲ σωθήσεται, οὕτως δὲ ὡς διὰ πυρός. Οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ναὸς θεοῦ ἐστε, καὶ τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ θεοῦ οἰκεῖ ἐν ὑμῖν; Εἴ τις τὸν ναὸν τοῦ θεοῦ φθείρει, φθερεῖ τοῦτον ὁ θεός ὁ γὰρ ναὸς τοῦ θεοῦ ἅγιός ἐστιν, οἵτινές ἐστε ὑμεῖς.

3 Gospel Reading The Gospel According to Matthew 14:22-34 At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ: Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 14:22-34 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἠνάγκασεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοὺς μαθητὰς ἐμβῆναι εἰς τὸ πλοῖον καὶ προάγειν αὐτὸν εἰς τὸ πέραν, ἕως οὗ ἀπολύσῃ τοὺς ὄχλους. Καὶ ἀπολύσας τοὺς ὄχλους ἀνέβη εἰς τὸ ὄρος κατ ἰδίαν προσεύξασθαι. ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης μόνος ἦν ἐκεῖ. Τὸ δὲ πλοῖον ἤδη σταδίους πολλοὺς ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς ἀπεῖχεν, βασανιζόμενον ὑπὸ τῶν κυμάτων, ἦν γὰρ ἐναντίος ὁ ἄνεμος. Τετάρτῃ δὲ φυλακῇ τῆς νυκτὸς ἦλθεν πρὸς αὐτοὺς περιπατῶν ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν. Οἱ δὲ μαθηταὶ ἰδόντες αὐτὸν ἐπὶ τῆς θαλάσσης περιπατοῦντα ἐταράχθησαν λέγοντες ὅτι Φάντασμά ἐστιν, καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ φόβου ἔκραξαν. Εὐθὺς δὲ ἐλάλησεν [ὁ Ιησοῦς] αὐτοῖς λέγων, Θαρσεῖτε, ἐγώ εἰμι μὴ φοβεῖσθε. Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Πέτρος εἶπεν, Κύριε, εἰ σὺ εἶ, κέλευσόν με ἐλθεῖν πρὸς σὲ ἐπὶ τὰ ὕδατα ὁ δὲ εἶπεν, Ελθέ. καὶ καταβὰς ἀπὸ τοῦ πλοίου ὁ Πέτρος περιεπάτησεν ἐπὶ τὰ ὕδατα καὶ ἦλθεν πρὸς τὸν Ιησοῦν. Βλέπων δὲ τὸν ἄνεμον ἐφοβήθη, καὶ ἀρξάμενος καταποντίζεσθαι ἔκραξεν λέγων, Κύριε, σῶσόν με. Εὐθέως δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς ἐκτείνας τὴν χεῖρα ἐπελάβετο αὐτοῦ καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ, Ολιγόπιστε, εἰς τί ἐδίστασας; καὶ ἀναβάντων αὐτῶν εἰς τὸ πλοῖον ἐκόπασεν ὁ ἄνεμος. Οἱ δὲ ἐν τῷ πλοίῳ προσεκύνησαν αὐτῷ λέγοντες, Αληθῶς Θεοῦ υἱὸς εἶ. Καὶ διαπεράσαντες ἦλθον ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν εἰς Γεννησαρέτ.

4 Sunday Services at both churches Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Scheduling Memorials Please contact the church office to schedule a memorial or orthodoxy3@gmail.com Include the baptismal names for the memorials Memorials July 29th, 2018 Attica, Greece Fire Victims Holy Trinity August 5th, 2018 Kaleope A. Sargetakis 40 days Prophet Elias Mike J. Sargetakis 35 years Prophet Elias August 12th, 2018 Joseph Sifantonakis 40 days Holy Trinity Vasiliki (Bess) Papanikolas 40 days Holy Trinity Weekly Services Paraclesis to the Theotokos at 7:00pm At Holy Trinity: August 1, 6, 10 At Prophet Elias: August 3, 8, 13 August 5 th & 6 th Transfiguration of our Lord Sunday Great Vespers 6:00pm at Transfiguration G.O. Church in Ogden Monday Orthros/Liturgy at 9:00am at Transfiguration G.O. Church in Ogden August 14 th & 15 th KIMISIS TIS THEOTOKOU Tuesday Great Vespers/Artoclasia/Encomia 7:00pm at Holy Trinity Wednesday Orthros/Liturgy at 9:00am at Holy Trinity/Luncheon to follow Prayer List Tatiana, Irina, Dimitri, Paraskeva, Vera, Mike, George, Rob, Peter, Dimitra, James, Baby, Cherish, Debbie, Bryon, Bronson, Christian, Trey, Basil, Agnes, Irene, William, Mike, Konstantina, Don, Carrell, Bill, Esther and Theodore

5 GREEK FESTIVAL 2018! Prep Schedule Holy Trinity Warehouse Dates are subject to change We ask that you please come and help during the following prep dates. The more the hands the happier we all are! FOOD ITEM CHAIRPERSON PREP DATES Baklava Cathy Neofitos July Souvlaki Chicken Deno Priskos & August 4-5 Dimitri Gerontis Galaktoboureko Athena Slager August 7 Pasta Flora Cindy Skedros & August 11 Andrea Pullos Keftethes Yannis Armaou & August 12 Dimitri Tsagaris Tyropites Stephanie Pappas August Macaroons Christina Athas August 31 Karithopita Zeta Tsagaris September 3 Chairpeople Needed We are in need of Chairpeople for the Salads, Kalamari and the Keftethes. If you are interested and would love to volunteer, please call Yanni Armaou at or Connie Yengich at We look forward to your call! ****DID YOU KNOW ANYONE CAN VOLUNTEER FOR THE PASTRY BOOTH, NOT JUST WOMEN*** The Pastry Booth is looking for volunteers for Greek Festival Please schedule time to volunteer, as many hands make light work. Men and Children over 12 are Welcome! Shift schedules are as follows: Friday & Saturday: 11am to 3pm; 3pm to 7pm, and 7pm to close. Sunday: 11am to 2pm; 2pm to 5pm, 5pm to 8pm Please contact Andrea Orton, Alicia Mares or Jolene Vasilias to sign up for a shift. Andrea Orton: Alicia Mares: Jolene Vasilias:

6 The Metropolis of Denver is proud to host our Second Annual YAL Conference Finding A Community in Christ The Metropolis of Denver YAL Conference is a young adult led, clergy supported event intended to connect Orthodox Christians from across the country for a unique weekend of faith and fellowship. We want this conference to be an opportunity for young adults to come together to discuss our struggles and remember we are not alone in them. Through a series of speakers and social events, our aim is to create an atmosphere of safety and support while emphasizing our shared experiences in our walk with Christ. We will focus conversations on everyday issues that are faced by typical people and how those issues impact our Faith. This is an annual event meant to compliment a year-round calendar of ministry within the Metropolis of Denver- curated by young adults for young adults. Our hope is to build a strong community across the Metropolis and the country that continues to come together to experience life in the Church. Registration is open to all young adults no longer in high school aged REGISTER TODAY AT: Where: Salt Lake City, Utah When: August 31st- September 3rd, 2018 AUGUST 1ST IS THE LAST DAY TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM AND REGISTER! You will not be able to get our group rate if you don't book by August 1st.

7 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES Lambs, Hope & Joy Ice Cream Social When: 6:30 pm, Thursday, August 16, 2018 Where: Prophet Elias Pavilion For: Children PK-4 through 5th grade and their parents Join us for ice cream fun and to see what is planned for the ! RSVP by August 14th to Arge Feotis:

8 PANAHAIKOS SOCIETY Mega Spileon/Agia Lavra Annual Family Picnic Today, Sunday, July 29th 5:00 p.m. at the Prophet Elias Pavilion NO COST FOR CURRENT MEMBERS Non-Members: Adults $10, children under 12, $7 Menu: N.Y. steak, pilafi, corn on the cob, salad, roll, watermelon, coffee, soda, beer & wine Desserts and side dishes welcomed! Such as: pitas, salads, cakes, koulouria, etc. Also, a Raffle! If you like, bring a new unwrapped item to raffle. Everything is welcome & appreciated. Come and enjoy fellowship with family and friends! THANK YOU - Panagia s Luncheon Hosted by the Philoptochos The entire community and the Young at Heart are invited to attend a luncheon on Wednesday, August 15th, at 12 Noon at the Hellenic Cultural Hall following Orthros/Divine Liturgy of the Dormition of the Theotokos at 9:00am. We hope to see all of you at Liturgy and lunch that day. Desserts are always welcomed! - AHEPA BBQ The Annual BBQ sponsored by SLC AHEPA is scheduled for Sunday, August 19, at the Prophet Elias Pavilion. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. The menu will include Lamb on the spit, Chicken, as well as Pilafi, Corn on the Cob, Salad, and Watermelon. Cost $20 for Adults & $10 for Children (12 and under). Proceeds go towards AHEPA Scholarships. This year s recipients of the four $1000 scholarships offered by the SLC AHEPA chapter will be announced. Social Hour starts at 5:00 and we will serve food by 6:00 pm.

9 AHEPA Scholarship The Salt Lake Chapter of AHEPA is once again offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors entering college this fall and to undergraduates currently attending a college full time. We are awarding four $1000 scholarships to qualified applicants. Membership in AHEPA by the applicant or a family member is not required. The applicant or family must be a member of a Greek Orthodox Church in the Greater Salt Lake area. Deadline is August 1st, The winners will be announced at the annual AHEPA BBQ on August 19th at the Prophet Elias pavilion. Applications are available from one of the following officers: Chris Floor: or cfloor7456@msn.com George Karahalios: or george@gpphotography.com Jim Klekas: or jklekas@aol.com UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CLASS REGISTRATION FOR GREEK LANGUAGE The University of Utah is starting a new Modern Greek Language class this fall. Registration is in process. Classes meet four times per week at 8:35 a.m. and begin on Monday, August 20th, 2018.

10 Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Ogden, Utah Sunday, August 5th, :00 pm Great Vespers Pot Luck dinner to follow, please bring a dish to share. Please save the date and join us as we Celebrate the Name Day of our Sister Parish in Ogden. We will be organizing a carpool to Ogden. If you are planning to drive and have room to take additional passengers, or if you are in need of a ride, we ask that you please call the church office at , and let us know. Thank you! THE SOCIETY OF ATHANASIOS DIAKOS Presents its Annual Family Barbecue For members, their guests, and prospective members Sunday, August 26th 5:00 p.m. Prophet Elias Pavilion Menu: NY Strip Steak-Certified Angus Beef, patates, corn, salata, roll, fruit, soft drinks & coffee **Pitas, pastries, desserts and other personal favorites are welcomed! ** PLUS, A FABULOUS RAFFLE with great PRIZES!!! COST: Adults $15.00 Children Under 12 $10.00

11 Raffle Tickets Raffle tickets are currently available for pick up at the narthex at both churches and at the church office, as they will NOT be mailed out this year. We appreciate your efforts in making this year s Raffle a success!

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13 Thank you to our Dancers Congratulations to our Dionysios and OPA Dance Groups for performing at our Sister Parish of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price, UT. We are very proud of our youth for volunteering their time and talent in support of other communities as well as our own! Bravo! It s time for our annual LAGOON DAY! Sunday, August 12th Discount passes are now available in the narthex at both churches and the church office. The Cedar Terrace has also been reserved for our use. If you have further questions, please call the church office at Dear Parishioners, You should have received by now your Truth in Taxation Notice from the County Treasurer s Office notifying you of your proposed valuation for ad valorem tax purposes (annual real property taxes due on or before November 30, 2017). Please remember to check with your County Treasurer s Office to see if you qualify for any benefits or tax relief under the Circuit Breaker tax provisions or any other such laws or regulations. The County Treasurer s Office and its tax administration have all the necessary forms to fill out requesting the relief you may qualify for regarding your property taxes. If you qualify for any benefits, it is extremely important that you act as soon as possible and within the designated filing deadlines. Thank you, The Parish Council

14 ARCHIEPISCOPAL ENCYCLICAL FOR THE RECENT FIRES IN GREECE Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We all have learned of the devastating fires in Attica, Greece that have claimed the lives of dozens of people, injured many others, and destroyed countless homes and properties. We are filled with agony and pain as we watch the horrifying images and hear the tragic stories coming from Greece. As Orthodox Christians we must offer hope and support. Therefore, on Sunday, July 29, 2018, we ask all of the parishes of our Holy Archdiocese to offer a special Memorial Service for those who have lost their lives to this tragedy. Additionally, we ask that our parishes take a special collection on this Sunday, July 29, and on Sunday, August 5, dedicated to an effort to bring comfort, aid, and hope to those whose homes and communities have been destroyed. Our prayers and our gifts of love will assist those in need and will also be a witness of the strong bonds of Faith and heritage that we share with the people of Greece, especially in this time of tragedy. DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America For those of you who will not be in Church on July 29 and August 5, please send a check payable to Holy Trinity G.O. Cathedral and we will send one check to the Archdiocese. Please mark in the Memo part of the check: Attica fires Relief Fund Thank you for your support during this time of need!!