2014 HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL STEWARDSHIP

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1 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana JANUARY 19, 2014 ST. MAKARIOS THE GREAT Sunday, January 19 ~ 8:45 am Orthros, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Share the Light Sunday Sunday School following Holy Communion Youth Hymnology in Gymnasium First HELEN HANSEL 40-DAYS MEMORIAL 12:00 pm ~ Daughters of Penelope Meeting in Coffee Room 12:00 pm ~ Greek School-HOPE & JOY Cookie Workshop and Pizza Party 12:30 pm ~ PTA Family Day in Gymnasium Monday, January 20 ~ 6:00 pm ~ Vigil for St. Maximos 9th Hour, Vespers, Artoclasia, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm ~ Adult Intermediate Greek School in Room 210 Wednesday, January 22 ~ 5:30 pm Paraklesis 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm ~ Adult Beginner Greek School in Room 210 Thursday, January 23 ~ 6:30 pm Michailakis/Huner Wedding Rehearsal 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm ~ Political Forum in Gymnasium Saturday, January 25 ~ 10:00 am Youth Greek School in Room 210 2:00 pm ~ Philoptochos Ozanam Inn 5:00 pm ~ MICHAILAKIS/HUNER WEDDING Sunday, January 26 ~ 8:45 am Orthros, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Sunday School following Holy Communion Youth Hymnology in Gymnasium First Artoclasia in Honor of The Three Hierarchs Presented by Holy Trinity PTA 12:00 pm ~ General Assembly in Gymnasium followed by Special General Assembly 12:00 pm ~ Kids' Cafe in Foyer 12:00 pm ~ Youth Greek School in Room 210 7:30 pm ~ "Worship Service for People of All Churches " in Cathedral Reception following in Hellenic Cultural Center REGULAR GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY The first 2014 General Assembly will be held in the Hellenic Cultural Center next SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2014, immediately following Divine Liturgy. The agenda will include discussion and vote on the Proposed Budget for 2014, as well as regular business items. Please note that this meeting will be followed by a SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY, which will include discussion and vote on a request from Cathedral Montessori School for a three (3) year extension of a rent-free lease. All members in Good Standing are encouraged to attend HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL STEWARDSHIP Everything we have is temporal. We do not know for how long we have it. The fundamental question, however, is how will we use all that we have for the glory of God? The 2014 Stewardship packets were mailed to your homes. Please take time to review the message conveyed in the enclosed material and consider donating your time, talent, and treasure to Holy Trinity Cathedral. To update Cathedral records, each steward, individual or family, is asked to complete a 2014 Commitment Card and return it to the office. Moreover, stewards are strongly encouraged to submit the completed forms by this Friday, January 24, 2014, to assist with upcoming budget planning. Your cooperation on this matter is greatly appreciated. CHILDREN S COOKIE WORKSHOP The directors of Greek School and HOPE & JOY are conducting an exciting joint venture today, Sunday, January 19, 2014, for the children of both groups. Fay Kalergi and Vicki McCallef invite these young people to attend a Greek Alphabet Cookie Workshop and Pizza Party in the Hellenic Cultural Center beginning at 12:00 pm. There will be NO Greek School. The event will be a wonderful hands on opportunity for the children to learn all of the Greek letters while preparing bake items that will be sold the following Sunday, January 26, for $10 per dozen. Proceeds will benefit HOPE & JOY. Parents are asked to bring their young bakers to this educational, fun activity.

2 PHILOPTOCHOS THANK YOU The Cross Dive Retrieval ceremony was a milestone that we shall always remember. Nick Chronis, thank you for all that you did to make your dream a reality. We appreciate the efforts of Barbara Wolf, Costa Vennis, and their committee members, who completed this huge task in just sixty days. Our thanks to Laila Zissis for the excellent job of publicizing the event. Many thanks to everyone, who helped with the luncheon. So many of you gathered to set up the luncheon, help with decorations, serve the buffet, welcome guests, as well as sell and collect tickets. Our sincere appreciation to Evangelia Bilalis, Vasili Funti, and their committee for preparing a delicious meal. Special thanks to Cathy Vial for making the table arrangements. SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON Over fifty senior citizens enjoyed the luncheon on January 16. Our appreciation is extended to Carol and Steve Venturatos, who sponsored the luncheon in honor and memory of their parents Dita and George Venturatos and Lillian and Harold Amerland. We thank Fotini and George Tzavellas for preparing a delicious entree accompanied with salad and dessert. Our thanks again to Cathy Vial for organizing the bingo and table arrangements. RECEPTIONS On the evening of January 17, Philoptochos hosted a reception following the lecture given by Father Maximos as part of the 30th Annual National Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We thank everyone, who helped with the reception. Also, we appreciate those, who helped with the Going Away reception for Father Maximos held on Saturday, January 18. We will miss you, Father. Kalo Taxidi! MEMBERSHIP The New Year marks the annual Philoptochos Membership Drive. We encourage membership renewals and gladly welcome new members throughout the year. Even if you cannot be an active member, know that your membership fee goes to support charities at the National, Metropolis, and local levels. Now is the perfect time to join generations of women, who have given their time and wisdom to truly make a difference. Your strength, determination, and compassion will guarantee that the mission of Philoptochos is being fulfilled. Come to a meeting, join in a project, and share your skills, talents, and ideas. Make new friends, reacquaint with old friends, and see what can be accomplished when women work together towards philanthropic goals and a common mission. Our next meeting is Saturday, February 1, 2014, at 10:30 am in the Coffee Room. If you are interested in joining, please contact Membership Chairman Cathy Vial. HIGH TEA IN FORT WALTON BEACH The Ladies Philoptochos of Saints Markella and Demetrios in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, are hosting a High Tea fundraiser on Saturday, January 25, at 4:00 pm. Keynote speaker will be Dee Nikolaou, Metropolis Philoptochos President. All sisters from Holy Trinity Cathedral are invited to attend. Tickets are $10. Reservations are required. If interested, contact President Hannah Hunt at or the church office at DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE The regular monthly membership meeting will be today, Sunday, January 19, after Divine Liturgy. The agenda will include the welcoming of three new members into the Daughters of Penelope Debbie Funti, Laura Toras, and Despina Williams, as well as an official visit by District Governor Vali Maglaras from Texas, Grand President Joanne Saltas from Utah, and Grand Governor Eva Jean Fomalont from New Mexico. After the meeting refreshments will be served by Stella Dabbs, Adrienne Dabbs Owen, and Sophia Pappas. Thank you to Angeliki Gervais, Despina Pappas, and Sophia Pappas for the enjoyable afternoon Kitchenware and Jewelry Party held on Saturday, January 18. MARRIAGE SEMINAR IN MOBILE, ALABAMA The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Family Life Ministry will present "Preparing for the Journey of Marriage in the Orthodox Church" on Saturday, February 8, 2014, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The seminary will be hosted by Annunciation Church in Mobile, Alabama, and costs $50.00 per couple. Please see enclosed flyer for contact information. ROAD CLOSURES ON FEBRUARY 2 The Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, February 2, As a result, Marconi Drive will be closed from 7:15 am to 2:45 pm. This road closure will affect access to Holy Trinity Cathedral. Parishioners, who reside west of Marconi Drive are advised to take Interstate 10 and exit at St. Bernard Avenue. SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY Today, January 19, is "Share the Light Sunday." It is a time when Orthodox faithful are asked to support the Orthodox Christian Network, an agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. The group provides a media witness of Christ's Church. For more information on this valuable resource, visit SUPER BOWL PARTY AT HCC The Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries Committee invites all young adults and interested parishioners to a Super Bowl Party at the Hellenic Cultural Center on Sunday, February 2. The exact time will be announced soon. Food and drinks will be provided, and those attending must be 21 or older. If you have questions, contact the Cathedral office. WEEK OF PRAYER WORSHIP FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE Father Maximos asked Father Peter Nugent from St. Basil Antiochian Orthodox Church to preside in his absence at the Worship Service for People of All Churches next Sunday, January 26. The service will commence in Holy Trinity Cathedral at 7:30 pm. Father Emile "Buddy" Noel, Ecumenical Officer of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will speak on the theme "Has Christ Been Divided?" A reception hosted by the Holy Trinity Community will follow in the Hellenic Cultural Center.

3 FATHER DEAN GIGICOS TO SERVE IN FEBRUARY Father Dean Gigicos of Mobile, Alabama, will celebrate Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral on February 2, 9, and 23. The office awaits confirmation for February 16. PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS SCHEDULED FOR MONTHLY ROTATIONS Beginning in February, Parish Council members will rotate duties on a monthly basis. Kosta Frezoulis, Manoli Ioannidis, and Panagiotis Patselikos have the first rotation. Holy Trinity Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community of New Orleans 1200 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA PHONE: (504) FAX: (504) Very Reverend Father Maximos Pafilis

4 19η ἸΑΝΟΥΑΡΊΟΥ 2014 ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΙΒ ΛΟΥΚΑ Τοῦ Ὁσίου Πατρός ἡμῶν Μακαρίου τοῦ Αἰγυπτίου Ἑωθινόν Η 19 th JANUARY th SUNDAY OF LUKE St. Makarios the Great of Egypt Eothion 8 Ἀπολυτίκιον τῆς Ἀνάστασης Ἦχος πλ α Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεώτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Ἀπουλτίκιον τοῦ Ὁσίου Μακαρίου Ἦχος α Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης καὶ ἐν σώματι Ἄγγελος, καὶ θαυματουργὸς ἀνεδείχθης, θεοφόρε Πατὴρ ἡμῶν Μακάριε, νηστείᾳ, ἀγρυπνίᾳ, προσευχῇ, οὐράνια χαρίσματα λαβών, θεραπεύεις τοὺς νοσοῦντας, καὶ τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν πίστει προστρεχόντων σοι. Δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι διὰ σοῦ πᾶσιν ἰάματα. 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 τῶν Θεοφανείων Ἦχος α Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῶ τόκω σου, καὶ χείρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νὺν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος. Resurrection Apolytikion Plagal Tone 1 Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is cobeginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And, by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead. Apolytikion of St. Makarios Tone 1 You proved to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Makarius, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer you obtain heavenly gifts, and you heal the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to you with faith. Glory to Him that has given you strength. Glory to Him that has crowned you. Glory to Him that works healings for all through you. 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 Epiphany Tone 1 Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.

5 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Κολοσσαεῖς γ 4-11 Ὡς ἐμεγαλύνθη τὰ ἔργα σου Κύριε, πάντα ἐν σοφίᾳ ἐποίησας. Στίχ. Εὐλόγει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον. Ἀδελφοί, ὅταν ὁ Χριστὸς φανερωθῇ, ἡ ζωὴ ἡμῶν, τότε καὶ ὑμεῖς σὺν αὐτῷ φανερωθήσεσθε ἐν δόξῃ. Νεκρώσατε οὖν τὰ μέλη ὑμῶν τὰ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, πορνείαν, ἀκαθαρσίαν, πάθος, ἐπιθυμίαν κακήν, καὶ τὴν πλεονεξίαν, ἥτις ἐστὶν εἰδωλολατρεία, διʼ ἃ ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ θεοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας Ἐν οἷς καὶ ὑμεῖς περιεπατήσατέ ποτε, ὅτε ἐζῆτε ἐν αὐτοῖς. Νυνὶ δὲ ἀπόθεσθε καὶ ὑμεῖς τὰ πάντα, ὀργήν, θυμόν, κακίαν, βλασφημίαν, αἰσχρολογίαν ἐκ τοῦ στόματος ὑμῶν μὴ ψεύδεσθε εἰς ἀλλήλους, ἀπεκδυσάμενοι τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον σὺν ταῖς πράξεσιν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν νέον, τὸν ἀνακαινούμενον εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν κατʼ εἰκόνα τοῦ κτίσαντος αὐτόν ὅπου οὐκ ἔνι Ἕλλην καὶ Ἰουδαῖος, περιτομὴ καὶ ἀκροβυστία, βάρβαρος, Σκύθης, δοῦλος, ἐλεύθερος ἀλλὰ τὰ πάντα καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν Χριστός. ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Λουκάν ιζ Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, εἰσερχομένου τοῦ Ἰησοῦ εἴς τινα κώμην ἀπήντη σαν αὐτῷ δέκα λεπροὶ ἄνδρες, οἳ ἔστησαν πόρρωθεν,καὶ αὐτοὶ ἦραν φωνὴν λέγοντες, Ιησοῦ ἐπιστάτα, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. Καὶ ἰδὼν εἶπεν αὐτοῖς, Πορευθέντες ἐπιδείξατε ἑαυτοὺς τοῖς ἱερεῦσιν καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ ὑπάγειν αὐτοὺς ἐκαθαρίσθησαν. Εἷς δὲ ἐξ αὐτῶν, ἰδὼν ὅτι ἰάθη, ὑπέστρεψεν μετὰ φωνῆς μεγάλης δοξάζων τὸν θεόν, καὶ ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ πρόσωπον παρὰ τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ εὐχαριστῶν αὐτῷ καὶ αὐτὸς ἦν Σαμαρίτης. Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς εἶπεν, Οὐχὶ οἱ δέκα ἐκαθαρίσθησαν; οἱ δὲ ἐννέα ποῦ;οὐχ εὑρέθησαν ὑποστρέψαντες δοῦναι δόξαν τῷ θεῷ εἰ μὴ ὁ ἀλλογενὴς οὗτος; καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ, Αναστὰς πορεύου ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέν σε. THE EPISTLE Colossians 3:4-11 O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom. Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul. BRETHREN, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away; anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all. THE GOSPEL Luke 17:12-19 At that time, as Jesus entered a village, He was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said: "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When He saw them He said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus feet, giving Him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus: "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And He said to him: "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

6 The Family Life Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta presents: Preparing for the Journey of Marriage In the Orthodox Church Saturday February 8, :30 a.m. to 4:00 p. m. A one-day workshop for couples getting married or already married in the Orthodox Church. $50.00 per Couple Includes workbooks, materials, and luncheon Hosted by: Annunciation Church 50 South Ann Street Mobile, AL Facilitated by: Rev. Fr. Elias Stevens Rev. Fr. Gregory Georgiou, LCPA, NCC Please RSVP to Luana Reinsch (251) office@annunciation.al.goarch.org Discover God s purpose for marriage Learn how to work toward oneness Avoid the pitfalls that lead couples toward divorce Establish good patterns for relating to one another Get to know more about each other And so Marriage is a road: It starts out from the earth and ends in heaven -Amilianos of Simonopetra

7 The Family Life Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta presents: Preparing for the Journey of Marriage In the Orthodox Church Saturday February 8th, :30am to 4:00pm Hosted by: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 50 South Ann Street Mobile, AL Participant s Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Home Parish Lunch will be provided. If you have any special dietary needs, please indicate below. A one-day workshop for couples getting married or already married in the Orthodox Church $50.00 per Couple Includes workbook, materials, and luncheon