Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana

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1 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana AUGUST 31, 2014 PLACEMENT OF THE HONORABLE SASH OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS Sunday, August 31 ~ 9:00 am Orthros, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Parish Council on Duty Fred Ammons, Paul Andersson, and Steve Psarellis Monday, September 1 ~ CATHEDRAL OFFICE CLOSED LABOR DAY Tuesday, September 2 ~ 8:30 am to 11:30 am 150 th Documentary Filming in Cathedral Friday, September 5 ~ 6:00 pm HTC Youth Soccer Saturday, September 6 ~ 10:00 am Choir Practice 2:00 pm ~ D AMICO BAPTISM Sunday, September 7 ~ 9:00 am Orthros, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Parish Council on Duty Petros Christakis, Kosta Frezoulis, and Ginny Zissis Trisagion in Memory of Departed Priests of Holy Trinity Agiasmos for Sunday School and Greek School Opening Day PTA Officers Oath of Office 12:00 pm ~ Daughters Meeting in Gymnasium 12:00 pm ~ Kids Café in Foyer 12:00 pm ~ PTA Meeting in Common Area 12:00 pm ~ 150 th Anniversary Reception in Coffee Room COMPREHENSIVE REGISTRATION FORMS Response to the Comprehensive Registration Form has been poor this summer. The completion of the sheets is essential in properly preparing for the various programs and classes scheduled during the upcoming school year, as well as organizational plans primarily geared to the youth and young adults of Holy Trinity Cathedral. Take time to complete a form and submit it to the Cathedral office as soon as possible. Time is limited! CALLING ALL COOKS! Holy Trinity PTA requests your support with its cookbook fundraising project by submitting a special family recipe to Chairpersons Angeliki Frezoulis or Suzanne Stratikis. Everyone in the community is invited to participate by sharing a recipe or recipes and becoming a part of the cookbook. A photo and/or a personal notation may be included. Recipes will be categorized in the following sections: Breads, Soups/Salads, Main Dishes, Vegetables/Side Dishes, Desserts, and Beverages. Please Suzanne at sstratikis@yahoo.com or Angeliki at frecco1@yahoo.com with your recipe. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND GREEK SCHOOL BEGIN NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. BRING YOUR CHILDREN! ORGANIZATION PHOTOGRAPHS FOR COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM Group photographs of the community organizations will be taken on Sunday, September 14, after Divine Liturgy for use in the 150 th Anniversary Commemorative Album. If your organization or group would like to have a photograph taken by the 150 th Anniversary photographer, please contact Christina Kogos at or holytrinity150@aol.com, or Barbara Stavis Wolf at or hellenic2004@yahoo.com, to give the name of your organization and contact information so a time slot can be assigned. The photographs will be taken at different locations in and around the Cathedral. Organizations must sign up no later than Thursday, September 11, to have their group photograph taken on Sunday, September 14. FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS FOR COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM Families that would like to schedule the 150 th Anniversary photographer for a family photograph, which can be used for a Commemorative Album sponsorship ad, can sign up to have their photograph taken on Saturday, October 4. The cost for the photograph is $25. Additional photographs can be ordered directly through the photographer. In the event out of town family members are coming for the 150 th Anniversary weekend, photographs for those families can be scheduled on Saturday, October 11. Please contact Christina Kogos at or holytrinity150@aol.com and give your family contact s name and phone number so that a time for the family photograph can be assigned. Families must sign up no later than Wednesday, October 1, to have photographs taken on Saturday, October 4, and Saturday, October 11. No exception as space is limited. PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING The Ecclesiastical New Year is in full swing, and Philoptochos invites all women 18 and older to join the fun and fellowship while making a difference in the lives of others. It is the mission of Philoptochos to foster love and goodwill, pledge assistance to those less privileged, bestow compassion and dignity to the vulnerable, and uplift the disadvantaged. At the first meeting in September, plans for the coming year will be completed. Join them on September 14 in the Coffee Room at 12:00 pm after services. SCHOOL SUPPLIES Once again Philoptochos is collecting school supplies for the children at the Lafayette School. It is their hope that every child at the elementary level will be prepared to learn and succeed by providing them with free pencils, crayons, notebooks, erasers, and glue. Cornelia Koniditsiotis has begun to take supplies to the school children. Thanks to everyone, who has already helped. A lot more items are still required. A collection box is available in the Coffee Room as everyone s help is needed with this project. PAINTING THE GYMNASIUM A majority of the Hellenic Cultural Center downstairs is being painted in preparation for the upcoming 150 th Anniversary Celebration. Please be mindful and respectful of the premises!

2 150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the 150th Anniversary Committee will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014, in the Hellenic Cultural Center at 7:00 pm. All committees are asked to attend to discuss the October Celebration events. CHOIR REQUEST Each Saturday the choir practices from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in preparation for the 150th Anniversary Celebration Divine Liturgy slated Sunday, October 12. If you would like to join the choir, contact Director Alex Tiliakos at or just come to choir practice. You are needed. COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM As Holy Trinity celebrates its 150 th Anniversary, parishioners are asked to support the commemorative album by purchasing a sponsorship ad that can include photographs, a personal message, tributes, family memorials, and/or business information. This album will highlight significant milestones of the past 150 years and is certain to become a treasure for present and future generations. Please complete the enclosed form and submit it to the Cathedral office to assure your participation in this special opportunity in history. Your participation will enrich the Cathedral family s story, as well as preserve the abundant history of our church. Deadline for submitting an ad form is Monday, September 15. CELEBRATION BANQUET Immediately following the Divine Liturgy on October 12, 2014, the entire Holy Trinity family is invited to greet and welcome the hierarchs, former clergy, and guests at the Celebration Banquet in the Hellenic Cultural Center. This event will culminate the year-long commemorative schedule dedicated to the beloved legacy of Holy Trinity Cathedral. The 150 th Anniversary Committee is planning a gourmet meal and a unique program. It will be a memorable day for the entire family, and the Celebration Banquet Committee hopes that everyone will make plans to participate. The donation is $40 for adults and $20 for children under 12. For additional information and to make reservations, contact banquet chairpersons Sandy Bouzon at , Mary Kontos at , or Helen Malachias at CELEBRATION BANQUET PASTRY WORKSHOP Your assistance in making desserts for the Celebration Banquet is needed on Tuesday, September 30, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please mark your calendars for this gathering. HIERARCHIAL VISITORS Holy Trinity is honored that His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America and His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios will participate in the 150 th Anniversary Celebration during the October weekend. TRISAGION IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED CLERGY OF HOLY TRINITY In conjunction with the 150 th Anniversary, a special Trisagion will be held on Sunday, September 7, in memory of the departed clergy of Holy Trinity. Refreshments, donated by members of the community, will be provided in the Hellenic Cultural Center following Divine Liturgy. Please join in remembering these members of the clergy. 150 th Anniversary Events October 10-12, 2014 The events of the 150 th Celebration Weekend October 10 12, 2014 are listed on the insert in this bulletin. Invitations were mailed, and all are asked to submit their response cards by September 26. Join the celebration of the founding of Holy Trinity, the first Greek Orthodox Church in the Americas, and the efforts and dedication of those who assured the 150 years of Holy Trinity as a spiritual center for Orthodoxy in New Orleans. Celebration preparations are continuing and meetings are scheduled for Thursday, September 11, and Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 pm in the Hellenic Cultural Center. BEVY OF INSERTS Please be attentive to the various inserts pertaining to the 150 th Anniversary Celebration!

3 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE The regular membership meeting will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2014, in the Hellenic Cultural Center. All members are asked to attend for discussion of planned events for the year and are reminded that the membership photograph for the 150 th Anniversary Album will be taken on Sunday, September 14. All Daughters are asked to be present after church services that day to be included in the photograph. Holy Trinity Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community of New Orleans 1200 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Reverend Father George Wilson, Dean PHONE: (504) FAX: (504)

4 31η AΥΓΟΥΣΤΟΥ 2014 ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΙB ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΥ ΚΑΤΑΘΕΣΙΣ ΤΙΜΙΑΣ ΖΩΝΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΥΠΕΡΑΓΙΑΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ Ἑωθινόν Α 31 ST AUGUST th SUNDAY OF MATTHEW PLACING OF THE HONORABLE SASH OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS Eothion 1 Ἀπολυτίκιον τῆς Ἀνάστασης Ἦχος γ Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Ἀπολυτίκιον τῆς Ζώνης τῆς Θεοτόκου Ἦχος πλ δ Θεοτόκε Αειπάρθενε, τών ανθρώπων η σκέπη, Εσθήτα καί Zώνην τού αχράντου σου σώματος, κραταιάν τή πόλει σου περιβολήν εδωρήσω, τώ ασπόρω τόκω σου άφθαρτα διαμείναντα, επί σοί γάρ καί φύσις καινοτομείται καί χρόνος, διό δυσωπούμέν σε, ειρήνην τή πολιτεία σου δώρησαι, καί ταίς ψυχαίς ημών τό μέγα έλεος. Ἀπολυτίκιον τῆς Ἁγίας Τριάδας Ἦχος πλ δ Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἀναδείξας, καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν τὴν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας, φιλάνθρωπε, δόξα σοί. Κοντάκιον τῆς Ζώνης τῆς Θεοτόκου Ἦχος δ Τήν τού βίου θάλασσαν διεκφυγόντες, Ξενοφών ο δίκαιος, σύν τή συζύγω τή σεπτή, εν ουρανοίς συνευφραίνονται, μετά τών τέκνων, Χριστόν μεγαλύνοντες. Resurrection Apolytikion Tone 3 Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. He trampled death under foot by means of death; and He became the firstborn from the dead. From the maw of Hades He delivered us; and He granted the world His great mercy. Apolytikion of the Sash of the Theotokos Ἦχος πλ δ O Ever-Virgin Theotokos, shelter of mankind, you have bestowed upon your people a mighty investure, even your immaculate body's raiment and sash, which by your seedless childbirth have remained incorrupt; for in you nature and time are made new. Wherefore, we implore you to grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls. Apolytikion of the Holy Trinity Plagal Tone 4 Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fishermen all-wise, sending upon them the Holy Spirit and, through them, netting the world. O Loving One, glory to You. Kontakion of the Sash of the Theotokos Tone 4 With your yoke-mate and your sons did you keep vigil in the courts of Christ your Lord and you did cheerfully disperse your wealth to paupers, O blessed one. Hence, you have all now inherited joy divine.

5 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Ἑβραίους θ 1-7 Μεγαλύνει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον, καὶ ἠγαλλίασε τὸ πνεῦμά μου ἐπὶ τῷ Θεῷ τῷσωτῆρί μου. Ὅτι ἐπέβλεψεν ἐπὶ τὴν ταπείνωσιν τῆςδούλης αὐτοῦ. Ἀδελφοί, εἶχεν ἡ πρώτη σκηνὴ δικαιώματα λατρείας, τό τε ἅγιον κοσμικόν. Σκηνὴ γὰρ κατεσκευάσθη ἡ πρώτη, ἐν ᾗ ἥ τε λυχνία καὶ ἡ τράπεζα καὶ ἡ πρόθεσις τῶν ἄρτων, ἥτις λέγεται ἅγια. Μετὰ δὲ τὸ δεύτερον καταπέτασμα σκηνὴ ἡ λεγομένη ἅγια ἁγίων, χρυσοῦν ἔχουσα θυμιατήριον, καὶ τὴν κιβωτὸν τῆς διαθήκης περικεκαλυμμένην πάντοθεν χρυσίῳ, ἐν ᾗ στάμνος χρυσῆ ἔχουσα τὸ μάννα, καὶ ἡ ῥάβδος Ἀαρὼν ἡ βλαστήσασα, καὶ αἱ πλάκες τῆς διαθήκης ὑπεράνω δὲ αὐτῆς Χερουβὶμ δόξης κατασκιάζοντα τὸ ἱλαστήριον περὶ ὧν οὐκ ἔστιν νῦν λέγειν κατὰ μέρος. Τούτων δὲ οὕτως κατεσκευασμένων, εἰς μὲν τὴν πρώτην σκηνὴν διὰ παντὸς εἰσίασιν οἱ ἱερεῖς, τὰς λατρείας ἐπιτελοῦντες εἰς δὲ τὴν δευτέραν ἅπαξ τοῦ ἐνιαυτοῦ μόνος ὁ ἀρχιερεύς, οὐ χωρὶς αἵματος, ὃ προσφέρει ὑπὲρ ἑαυτοῦ καὶ τῶν τοῦ λαοῦ ἀγνοημάτων ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Ματθαῖου ιθ Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, νεανίσκος τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ, γονυπετῶν αὐτόν, καὶ λέγων Διδάσκαλε ἀγαθέ, τί ἀγαθὸν ποιήσω ἵνα ἔχω ζωὴν αἰώνιον; O δὲ εἶπεν αὐτῷ τί με λέγεις ἀγαθόν; οὐδεὶς ἀγαθὸς εἰ μὴ εἷς ὁ Θεός. εἰ δὲ θέλεις εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὴν ζωήν, τήρησον τὰς ἐντολάς. λέγει αὐτῷ ποίας; ὁ δὲ Ιησοῦς εἶπε τὸ οὐ φονεύσεις, οὐ μοιχεύσεις, οὐ κλέψεις, οὐ ψευδομαρτυρήσεις, τίμα τὸν πατέρα καὶ τὴν μητέρα, καὶ ἀγαπήσεις τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν. λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ νεανίσκος πάντα ταῦτα ἐφυλαξάμην ἐκ νεότητός μου τί ἔτι ὑστερῶ; ἔφη αὐτῷ ὁ Ιησοῦς εἰ θέλεις τέλειος εἶναι, ὕπαγε πώλησόν σου τὰ ὑπάρχοντα καὶ δὸς πτωχοῖς, καὶ ἕξεις θησαυρὸν ἐν οὐρανῷ, καὶ δεῦρο ἀκολούθει μοι. ἀκούσας δὲ ὁ νεανίσκος τὸν λόγον ἀπῆλθε λυπούμενος ἦν γὰρ ἔχων κτήματα πολλά. Ο δὲ Ιησοῦς εἶπε τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι δυσκόλως πλούσιος εἰσελεύσεται εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τῶν οὐρανῶν. πάλιν δὲ λέγω ὑμῖν, εὐκοπώτερόν ἐστι κάμηλον διὰ τρυπήματος ῥαφίδος διελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰσελθεῖν. ἀκούσαντες δὲ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἐξεπλήσσοντο σφόδρα λέγοντες τίς ἄρα δύναται σωθῆναι; ἐμβλέψας δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς παρὰ ἀνθρώποις τοῦτο ἀδύνατόν ἐστι, παρὰ δὲ Θεῷ πάντα δυνατά ἐστι. THE EPISTLE Hebrews 9:1-7 My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For he has regarded the humility of his servant. BRETHREN, the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the Holy of Holies, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, which contained a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. These preparations having thus been made, the priests go continually into the outer tent, performing their ritual duties; but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people. THE GOSPEL Matthew 19:16-26 At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, "Good Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" And he said to him, "Why do you call me good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments." He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The young man said to him, "All these I have observed; what do I still lack?" Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, "Who then can be saved?" But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

6 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana 150 th Anniversary First Greek Orthodox Church in the Americas Celebration Events 150 th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM Sponsorship forms are due by September 15 to be included in the Album, which will trace the beginnings of Greek Orthodoxy in the Americas and highlight significant milestones of the 150 years of Holy Trinity. Include a message, memorial. tribute, family photographs or business information. AN EVENING ON THE BAYOU On Friday, October 10, 2014 at 6:30 pm enjoy an outdoor glendi on Bayou St. John and the Cathedral grounds, with Greek Cuisine, cash bar, live entertainment and a grand fireworks display. Ticketed Event: $50. GREEKS ON THE BAYOU BUS TOUR - Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 am to 12 Noon a-three-hour unique bus tour combining a New Orleans tour of the Crescent City with the history of Greeks in New Orleans. Family and friends of Community members are welcome. Ticketed event: $25 PREMIERE NIGHT a documentary film commemorating the history, milestones, and achievements of the 150 years of Holy Trinity, including the story of its founders and interviews with community members will be shown at a Premiere Night on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 7 pm at the Metairie Country Club, following Great Vespers at Holy Trinity. Make plans now to attend this special dinner where introductions will include the descendants of the founders of Holy Trinity and the earliest Greeks in New Orleans and recognition of past Presidents of Holy Trinity. Ticketed event: $65 CELEBRATION BANQUET following the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 12, in the Hellenic Cultural Center commemorating the 150 year history of Holy Trinity and welcoming former priests of Holy Trinity Cathedral. Ticketed event: $40 Sunday, September 7 - Trisagion in memory of the departed Clergy of Holy Trinity; Reception in the Hellenic Cultural Center following Divine Liturgy Sunday, September 14 Organization Photographs taken for the 150 th Anniversary Commemorative Album, following Divine Liturgy. Monday, September 15 - Deadline for Submission of Commemorative Album Forms Sunday, September 21 - Holy Trinity Youth 150 th Birthday Celebration; Hellenic Cultural Center following Sunday School Activities and Refreshments for All Youth of the Community Friday, September 26 Invitation Response Cards due to Cathedral Office Saturday, October 4 Family Photographs for the Commemorative Album By appointment $25; Call Christina Kogos to schedule Sunday, October 5 Memorial Service in memory of the departed Parish Presidents of Holy Trinity; Reception Hellenic Cultural Center following Divine Liturgy *Invitations with ticketed event response cards have been mailed. Response cards are due by September 26 All event tickets must be purchased in advance.

7 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 An Evening on the Bayou Outdoor glendi on the Cathedral grounds Greek cuisine, live entertainment, cash bar and grand fireworks display; 6:30 pm - Ticketed Event: $50 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Greeks on the Bayou - New Orleans Historic Bus Tour 9:00 am to 12 Noon Sights of the City with history of Greeks in New Orleans Ticketed Event: $25 Reservations required by September 25 Family Photographs for Commemorative Album By appointment $25; Call Christina Kogos to schedule Trisagion in memory of the founders and departed priests of Holy Trinity St. Louis #3 Greek Orthodox Mausoleum 2:30 pm 3:00 pm Keepers of the Faith Exhibition Documents, icons, and artifacts chronicling the 150-year history of Holy Trinity 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Hellenic Cultural Center Youth Choir Rehearsal All Youth of the Community are invited to be present in the Cathedral 3:00 pm Youth Blessing with His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta; For all youth of the Community - Holy Trinity Cathedral 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Great Vespers Hierarchs and Clergy - Holy Trinity Cathedral 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Premiere Night - Dinner at Metairie Country Club Introductions including descendants of Founders of Holy Trinity and earliest Greeks in New Orleans. Recognition of past Presidents of Holy Trinity; Presentation of Documentary: 150 years of Holy Trinity New Orleans 580 Woodvine Avenue in Metairie 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Ticketed event: $65 Table assignments will be provided at the event SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Orthros 8:45 and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, Reverend Father George Wilson, Dean, Holy Trinity Cathedral and distinguished clergy who previously served Holy Trinity Celebration Banquet in Hellenic Cultural Center following the Divine Liturgy Ticketed Event: $40.00 Children 12 and under $20 Table assignments will be provided at the event. Keepers of the Faith Exhibition will be open after the Banquet

8 Greeks on The Bayou New Orleans Bus Tour Sponsored by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community of New Orleans EVENT: To celebrate our 150 th Anniversary, Holy Trinity Archives Committee has created a special bus tour that features unique sites that tell the story of Greeks in New Orleans from the 1700s. Relax, enjoy the ride and visit Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, St. Louis Cemetery #1, Old Spanish Fort, Nicholas Benachi House and Lake Pontchartrain. Discover Treme, the historic birthplace of Jazz and where our first Little Greek Church was built in The 3-hour tour includes a water bottle, icon notecards, brochure and shopping bag. GUIDE: Magdalene Spirros Maag, Holy Trinity Archives Committee DATE: Saturday,October 11, Passengers will board at Holy Trinity 9:00 a.m.returning to Holy 12:00 p.m. We will walk three times for approximately one block in this tour. COST: $ Advance Registration is required and must be received by September 25. Your payment must be cash, money order or check payable to Holy Trinity 150 th Celebration. CONTACT: Questions? Contact Barbara Stavis Wolf at or hellenic2004@yahoo.com or Maggie at or hmaag@cox.net. Note--Itinerary subject to change due to circumstances beyond control of Tour Sponsors. In the event of cancellation of the tour, a full refund will be provided. Send payment to Holy Trinity 150 Celebration Bus Tour 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122; Phone: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral; 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd; New Orleans, LA 70122; PHONE: GREEKS ON THE BAYOU BUS TOUR REGISTRATION DEADLINE-SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 DATE: Saturday, October 11, Guests will board the bus in the Cathedral parking 9:00 a.m. and return to the 12:00 p.m. COST: $25 includes three-hour tour, gift bag, bottled water, icon notecards and tour brochure. Advance Payment required by Sept 25, money order, cash or check payable to Holy Trinity 150 th Anniversary. CONTACT: Magdalene Spirros Maag , hmaag@cox.net; Barbara Stavis Wolf Name Phone Address City/State/Zip Cell Phone Mail your registration to: Holy Trinity 150 th Anniversary Bus Tour 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd; New Orleans, LA Note--Itinerary subject to change due to circumstances beyond control of Tour Sponsors In the event of cancellation of the tour, a full refund will be provided.

9 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana 150 th Anniversary First Greek Orthodox Church in the Americas 1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, New Orleans, LA Phone Fax August 31, 2014 Dear Parents, AT T E N T I O N A L L PA R E N T S As the Holy Trinity Cathedral Community commemorates its 150th Anniversary, several special events are scheduled for the parish youth. The Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries Committee desires that every single child through high school participates in as many events as possible. Please mark the dates on your calendars and plan to bring your children. Sunday, September 14 Sunday School Group Photo (including teachers) for Commemorative Album immediately following the Liturgy (Sunday School teachers will stay with each class during this time.) HOPE/JOY and GOYA will also take pictures. September th Birthday Party after Sunday School - HOPE/JOY Cross activity Refreshments for all youth of the community 150th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND Saturday, October 11 Parents, please stay with your child(ren) during the following: 3:00-4:00 pm in Cathedral - Jr. Choir rehearsal - All ages through high school 4:00-5:00 pm in Cathedral - Blessing from Their Eminences Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Alexios All ages through high school Sunday, October 12 ** All children in the community will chant the Communion hymn "Ainete" during the Liturgy. Upon entering the church, please escort your child(ren) to the back row pews that will be reserved. Sunday School teachers will sit with their classes. Parents with young children, please stay with your child(ren). After the Creed, the group will walk up the left aisle together and stand in front to sing. (Sunday School teachers will stay with each class while we sing.) After Communion, Sunday School children and teachers will proceed to the Coffee Room, where Maggie Maag will conduct a tour of the Archive Exhibit. Please be mindful that there will be many concurrent events during the weekend, so we need the help of all parents and Sunday School teachers to make sure the children are well supervised. Thank you. We look forward to having all of our Cathedral family uniting for this special occasion. Reverend Father George Wilson, Dean Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries Committee 150 Th Anniversary Committee The Ecumenical Patriarchate Archdiocese of America Metropolis of America