Sunday, August 6th, 2017 Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

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1 Epistle Reading St. Peter's Second Universal Letter 1:10-19 BRETHREN, be more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall; so there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Therefore, I intend always to remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to arouse you by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. And I will see to it that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased," we heard this voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word made more sure. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Epistle Reading Πέτρου β' 1:10-19 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα είναι απο Ἀδελφοί, σπουδάσατε βεβαίαν ὑμῶν τὴν κλῆσιν καὶ ἐκλογὴν ποιεῖσθαι ταῦτα γὰρ ποιοῦντες οὐ μὴ πταίσητέ ποτε οὕτως γὰρ πλουσίως ἐπιχορηγηθήσεται ὑμῖν ἡ εἴσοδος εἰς τὴν αἰώνιον βασιλείαν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν καὶ σωτῆρος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ οὐκ ἀμελήσω ἀεὶ ὑμᾶς ὑπομιμνῄσκειν περὶ τούτων, καίπερ εἰδότας, καὶ ἐστηριγμένους ἐν τῇ παρούσῃ ἀληθείᾳ. Δίκαιον δὲ ἡγοῦμαι, ἐφʼ ὅσον εἰμὶ ἐν τούτῳ τῷ σκηνώματι, διεγείρειν ὑμᾶς ἐν ὑπομνήσει εἰδὼς ὅτι ταχινή ἐστιν ἡ ἀπόθεσις τοῦ σκηνώματός μου, καθὼς καὶ ὁ κύριος ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς ἐδήλωσέν μοι. Σπουδάσω δὲ καὶ ἑκάστοτε ἔχειν ὑμᾶς μετὰ τὴν ἐμὴν ἔξοδον τὴν τούτων μνήμην ποιεῖσθαι. Οὐ γὰρ σεσοφισμένοις μύθοις ἐξακολουθήσαντες ἐγνωρίσαμεν ὑμῖν τὴν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ δύναμιν καὶ παρουσίαν, ἀλλʼ ἐπόπται γενηθέντες τῆς ἐκείνου μεγαλειότητος. Λαβὼν γὰρ παρὰ θεοῦ πατρὸς τιμὴν καὶ δόξαν, φωνῆς ἐνεχθείσης αὐτῷ τοιᾶσδε ὑπὸ τῆς μεγαλοπρεποῦς δόξης, Οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱός μου ὁ ἀγαπητός, εἰς ὃν ἐγὼ εὐδόκησα καὶ ταύτην τὴν φωνὴν ἡμεῖς ἠκούσαμεν ἐξ οὐρανοῦ ἐνεχθεῖσαν, σὺν αὐτῷ ὄντες ἐν τῷ ὄρει τῷ ἁγίῳ. Καὶ ἔχομεν βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον, ᾧ καλῶς ποιεῖτε προσέχοντες, ὡς λύχνῳ φαίνοντι ἐν αὐχμηρῷ τόπῳ, ἕως οὗ ἡμέρα διαυγάσῃ, καὶ φωσφόρος ἀνατείλῃ ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν. Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake Orthodoxy3@gmail.com Sunday, August 6th, 2017 Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas, Cathedral Dean: Rev. Economos Elias Koucos: Rev. Protopresbyter George Politis (retired) Holy Trinity Cathedral: 279 S. 300 W. SLC, UT 84101, Prophet Elias Church: 5335 Highland Dr. Holladay, UT 84117,

2 Gospel Reading The Gospel According to Matthew 17:1-9 At that time, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is well that we are here; if you wish, I will make three booths here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is raised from the dead." Gospel Reading Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 17:1-9 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παραλαμβάνει ὁ Ιησοῦς τὸν Πέτρον καὶ Ιάκωβον καὶ Ιωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀναφέρει αὐτοὺς εἰς ὄρος ὑψηλὸν κατ ἰδίαν καὶ μετεμορφώθη ἔμπροσθεν αὐτῶν, καὶ ἔλαμψε τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ ὡς ὁ ἥλιος, τὰ δὲ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο λευκὰ ὡς τὸ φῶς. καὶ ἰδοὺ ὤφθησαν αὐτοῖς Μωσῆς καὶ Ηλίας μετ αὐτοῦ συλλαλοῦντες. ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Πέτρος εἶπε τῷ Ιησοῦ Κύριε, καλόν ἐστιν ἡμᾶς ὧδε εἶναι εἰ θέλεις, ποιήσωμεν ὧδε τρεῖς σκηνάς, σοὶ μίαν καὶ Μωσεῖ μίαν καὶ μίαν Ηλίᾳ. ἔτι αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος ἰδοὺ νεφέλη φωτεινὴ ἐπεσκίασεν αὐτούς, καὶ ἰδοὺ φωνὴ ἐκ τῆς νεφέλης λέγουσα οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱός μου ὁ ἀγαπητός, ἐν ᾧ εὐδόκησα αὐτοῦ ἀκούετε καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ μαθηταὶ ἔπεσον ἐπὶ πρόσωπον αὐτῶν καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν σφόδρα. καὶ προσελθὼν ὁ Ιησοῦς ἥψατο αὐτῶν καὶ εἶπεν ἐγέρθητε καὶ μὴ φοβεῖσθε. ἐπάραντες δὲ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτῶν οὐδένα εἶδον εἰ μὴ τὸν Ιησοῦν μόνον. καὶ καταβαινόντων αὐτῶν ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄρους ἐνετείλατο αὐτοῖς ὁ Ιησοῦς λέγων μηδενὶ εἴπητε τὸ ὅραμα ἕως οὗ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῇ. Θρησκευτική Πανήγυρις Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου Dormition of the Theotokos ΠΑΣΧΑ του ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙΟΥ HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 7:00PM August 8, 10 Paraklesis PROPHET ELIAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 7:00PM August 7, 9, 11 Paraklesis Monday, August 14 Holy Trinity Cathedral ONLY 7:00pm Great Vespers, Artoclasia and Lamentations to the Theotokos 7:00μ.μ. Μέγας Εσπερινός μετ Aρτοκλασίας, εγκώμια και Περιφορά του Επιταφίου της Παναγίας Tuesday, August 15 Holy Trinity Cathedral AND Prophet Elias Church 9:00am Orthros, Divine Liturgy and Artoclasia 9:00π.μ. Ορθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία μετ Aρτοκλασίας Complimentary Young at Heart Luncheon will be held at Holy Trinity Memorial Building hosted by the Philoptochos following the Services Προσκαλούνται οι φιλέορτοι όπως προσέλθουν να λάβουν την χάριν της Θεομήτορος!

3 Memorials August 13 th, 2017 Panayiotis Gamvroulas 5 years Holy Trinity Joseph Gaviotis 7 years Holy Trinity Liberty Gaviotis 14 years Holy Trinity August 20 th, 2017 Nick Ziakas 3 years Holy Trinity August 27 th, 2017 Ann Davis 10 years Holy Trinity Tom Korologos 10 years Holy Trinity Gus Davis 34 years Holy Trinity September 17 th, 2017 Chris Tsoufakis 6 months Holy Trinity Scheduling Memorials Please contact the church office to schedule a memorial or orthodoxy3@gmail.com Prayer List Steve, Pat, Konstantina and Niko If you would like to add a name to the prayer list, please contact the church office or orthodoxy3@gmail.com Parish Council Corner We would like to thank everyone who helped make our Parish Picnic at Prophet Elias such a great success! We appreciate all of your positive comments about the pavilion improvements, food and youth activities. It was gratifying to see more than 600 people turn out to enjoy this fun summer event. We look forward to sharing many more celebrations together as one unified Parish. We hope to see all of you at the parish Lagoon Day this Sunday. Special thanks to all of the volunteers and church staff, including Michael J. Katsanevas for organizing the youth activities and games on the large field. Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves this past Sunday. GREEK FESTIVAL 2017 September 8, 9, 10 Prep Schedule Holy Trinity Warehouse Dates are subject to change FOOD ITEM CHAIRPERSON PREP DATES Pasta Flora Cindy Skedros and Andrea Pullos August 5 Keftethes Chris Kontgis August 9-10 Tyropites Stephanie Pappas August Baklava & Pasta Flora Packaging Andrea Orton, Cindy Skedros & Andrea Pullos August 24 Macaroons Christina Athas August 24 Galopita Angelica Bailey August 26 Karithopita Zeta Tsagaris Sept 4 Pastry Box Assortment Assembly Andrea Orton Sept 5 We would like to thank all who have helped in the Festival preparations to date. This year s Festival is off to a great beginning and we look forward to another successful year, due to the dedication and support of our entire community. It does take a village! FOOD LINE CHAIRMAN NEEDED We are in need of a Friday Food Line Chairman. If you are interested in this Chairmanship, please call Connie at VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET There will be sign-up sheet in the narthex at Holy Trinity and Prophet Elias. We ask that you please sign up to volunteer as we need all hands-on deck, from the young to the young at heart. Or, you can call the church office to volunteer at Thank you

4 YOUNG ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRIES ALTAR BOYS INFORMATION Boy Scout Registration August 16, at 6:30 pm Prophet Elias Ages: 7-17 Parents please join us! SAVE THE DATE: Youth grades 6-12 Young Adults, Parents & Youth Workers " Be the Bee Retreat" Prophet Elias Church Saturday September 30, :30 am 5:00 pm Goya Elections Saturday, August 26, :00 pm Prophet Elias Pavilion Calling all boys of our Parish Ages 10 and Up for an VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL THANK YOU!!! ALTAR BOYS WORKSHOP & PIZZA PARTY WITH FATHER GEORGE Sunday, August 13 th immediately following Divine Liturgy in the church At Holy Trinity Those coming from Prophet Elias try to be there by 12:30 pm. All boys over ten are strongly encouraged to serve in the Altar. No previous experience necessary. Frist timers welcome! LAMBS, HOPE & JOY Ice Cream Social Wednesday August 16 th 6:30 pm at Prophet Elias Church- Pavilion For kids starting Pre-K through 5 th grade and their parents RSVP- text or call or argefeotis@gmail.com It s time for our annual LAGOON DAY! Today Sunday, August 6 th Discount passes are available in the narthex at both churches and at the church office. If you have further questions, please call the church office at This year s Vacation Church School Camp was most successful as our children learned about their Orthodox Faith, shared in Fellowship with other children of the same Faith, and made new and lasting friendships along the way. We would like to acknowledge and offer our gratitude to our Youth Coordinator, Denise Nikols, as well as to Staci Mihalopoulos and Toni Mae Dwyer, VCS Camp Chairpersons, and to all of the Teacher volunteers who offered their time and talent to our precious children. We would also like to thank all of the Organizations and Restaurants that sponsored the daily lunches for all. Finally, we thank all of the PARENTS who sent their children for this most worthwhile Religious Education Program. We look forward to next year s Vacation Church School Camp!! Archim. George Nikas

5 Panagias Luncheon Hosted by the Philoptchos The entire community and the Young at Heart are invited to attend a luncheon on Tuesday August 15th, at noon at the Hellenic Cultural Hall following Divine Liturgy of the Dormition of the Theotokos. We hope to see all of you at Liturgy and lunch that day. Dessert are always welcomed. Minotavros, We would just like to say how proud we are of those who performed and showcased our Minotavros talent at the convention, and a huge thank you to the Cretan community of San Francisco for hosting us, and their φιλοξενία! ANTHONY G. SKEDROS 20TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL GOLF OPEN 2017 PLACE: ***STONEBRIDGE GOLF CLUB*** DATE: Saturday, August 12 TH, 2017 TIME: Tee Time 7:30 am (A SHOTGUN START) COST: $65 (Includes 18 Holes, Cart, Prizes, BBQ Lunch and an Awards Ceremony) FORMAT: 4-Person Scramble ENTRY DEADLINE: August 7, 2017 (Course Policy, no exceptions) HANDICAPS: Given based on age and females in group ***Stonebridge is located at 4415 Links Drive, West Valley City. From Bangerter Highway, proceed to 2400 South, go West and take the 2 nd Right (Links Drive) We will be playing the Sunrise and Sagebrush Courses*** ENTRY FORM NAME PHONE (home) (cell) OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: 1) 2) 3) We will NOW be starting DANCE REGISTRATION for new members and MOVING UP at this time, before our festival, to correspond with the school year! **ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!! We will be having sign in/attendance sheets at every practice. This is a team effort, everyone must be present at practice! ** DANCE PRACTICE FOR FESTIVAL will begin Sunday, August Prophet Elias: Little Group (4th-6th Grade) - 4pm Middle Group (7th-9th Grade) - 5pm Adult Group (10th Grade & Up) - 6pm For any questions regarding costumes, attendance, etc. contact your dance instructor: Little Group: Michael Giamalakis ( ) Zoe Tsoutsounis ( ) Middle Group: Yanni Sifantonakis ( ) Tricia Louras ( ) Adult Group: Georgia Tsoutsounis ( ) CHECK ENCLOSED: # of $65 ea. = $ Please make check payable to Anthony Skedros Memorial. Send completed entry form and check to: Gregory Skedros, 104 East 470 North, Bountiful, UT For all inquiries, please call Gregory Skedros Home: (801) or Cell: (801) DONATIONS WELCOMED Note: Course Scramble Start limit is 140 golfers. Last year we had 124 golfers. Respond early... DON T BE LEFT OUT!!!

6 AHEPA BBQ A Community BBQ sponsored by the SLC AHEPA Family is scheduled for Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the Prophet Elias Pavilion. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Menu will include Lamb on a spit, Chicken, as well as Pilafi, corn on the cob, Salata and watermelon and deserts. Music, Food and Fun. Cost is $20 for Adults, $10 for children (12 and under). Proceeds will go toward Scholarships. This year s scholarship recipients of our five $1000 scholarships will be announced at the picnic. Social Hour starts at 5:00 and we will serve food by 6:00. You are welcome to come earlier and play cards. If you have any questions, call Chris Floor: 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. Because of a successful AHEPA Convention Golf Tournament, we are increasing the number to five $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 one of the Salt Lake Greek Orthodox churches. Deadline is August 15, The winners will be announced at the annual AHEPA BBQ August 20, 2017 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 THE HELLENIC CUTLURAL ASSOCIATION Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 Magna Copper Park 8975 West 2600 South Invites you to remember your past at PAPOU S FIRST PICNIC STI MAGNA an old-fashion day in the park. Come celebrate our roots, enjoy the company of old friends, and remember the spirit of so many of our families arrival and toil in Utah. Enjoy unique traditions from Greece Listen to heartfelt tales of how our original parishioners traveled to and lived in their new land of America. Play Tavli, Greek Rummy, Bingo & other games for all ages Find the branches of your own family tree with the help of an experienced genealogist who knows Greek History in Utah Visit with friends and relatives in the old-fashion kafenion and perhaps find your future in the bottom of your Greek coffee cup! Visit the Ethnic and Mining Museum of Magna Official breakfast and dinner schedules to follow. Jim Klekas or jklekas@aol.com Congratulations to Alexis Marie Varanakis!! She was awarded this year's $1,000 William Cocorinis Scholarship from the University of Utah. Alexis continues her third semester of the Modern Greek Program this Fall. She is the daughter Steven and Monica Varanakis and she is pursuing a degree in Psychology and Human Development.

7 Calling all Young Adults ages Come and meet our new Priest Father George For a lively round table discussion on contemporary social & theological issues with friends Sunday, August 13 at 3:30 pm Prophet Elias small gym Light refreshments will be served

8 2017 Greek Festival Chairman September 8, 9, 10 Festival Co-Chairs CHAIRMAN PHONE NUMBERS Tom , Steve , Yannis , Connie Tom Peters, Steve Gamvroulas, Yannis Armaou, Connie Yengich Liquor Permit Connie Yengich, Nick Floros Connie , Nick Food Permits Connie Yengich Admissions North Entrance Bill Pippas Admissions South Entrance Paul Roumpos Advertising Connie Yengich, Mike Varanakis, Jim Sakelleriou Connie , Mike , Jim Baklava Andrea Orton, Shelley Anderson Andrea Bar Nick Floros cell Cashiers Food Line Mike & Nicholas Katsanevas Mike Nick Church Tours Toni Mae Dweyer Coffee Valerie Argyle Court Yard Café Shelley Anderson Crowd Control Set up George Liodakis, Steve Gamvroulas George , Steve Dolmathes Xanthi Athousakis, Kathy Paras Xanthi , Kathy Facilities Zeljko Milovic, Connie Yengich Zeljko , Connie (801) Fasolakia Bill Rekouniotis, Bill Kandas Bill K , Bill R Festival Sponsorship Connie Yengich, Jim Sakellariou Connie Jim Sponsorship Luncheon Connie Yengich, Cindy Skedros Connie , Cindy Festival Layout Zeljko Milovic, Connie Yengich Zeljko , Connie Fire Department Connie Yenigch, Nick Floros Connie , Nick Food Lines /Runners Friday CHAIRMAN NEEDED Food Lines/Runners Tina Kelaidis-Dover, Adelina Littler, Footie Tina , Footie , Saturday Kelaidis Adelina Food Lines/Runners Sunday Orie and Niko Kambouris Orie , Niko Food Purchasing Yannis Armaou, Connie Yengich Yannis , Connie Food Safety Yannis Armaou, Connie Yengich Yannis , Connie Galaktobureko/Galopita Angelica Bailey Angelica , Andrea Gourmet Booth Maria Nelson, Cindy Skedros Maria Cindy Gyro Chris Mantas Chris Kafenio Zeta Tsagaris

9 Kalamari Terry Tatum, Ken Vordos Terry Ken Karithopita Zeta Tsagaris Keftethes Yannis Armou, Dimitri Tsagaris, Chris , Yannis , Chris Kontgis Dimitri Kota (Greek Chicken) Pete Floor Koulouria Shelley Anderson Jolene , Shelley Kourambiethes Shelley Anderson, Nia Reganis Shelley , Nia Lamb Basil Chelemes Loukanika/Greek Fries Bill Zoumadakis Loukoumathes Terry Chipian Maintenance Zeljko Milovic, Nikola Obradovic Zeljko , Nikola Midway Connie Yengich, Zeljko Milovic Connie , Zeljko Ovens Pete Saltas Pete Pasta Flora Cindy Skedros, Andrea Pullos Cindy , Andrea Pastichio Angelica Bailey, Shelley Anderson Angelica Shelley Pastry Booth Friday Pastry Booth Saturday Pastry Booth Sunday Jolene Vasilias, Andrea Orton, Alicia Mares Jolene Vasilias, Andrea Orton, Alicia Mares Jolene Vasilias, Andrea Orton, Alicia Mares Jolene Andrea , Alicia Jolene Andrea , Alicia Jolene Andrea , Alicia Pilafi Dean Shilaos, Bob Nelson Dean , Bob Raffle Elaine Guin Car Raffle Nick Bapis Salads Larry Papadopoulos Security Steve Gamvroulas Souvlakia Festival Chris Floor Chris Prep /Skewering Souvlakia Deno Priskos, Yannis Armaou Deno Yanni Stifatho Cliff Orton, Steve Saltas Cliff , Steve T-Shirt Design & Printing Patrick Burton Tyropites Stephanie Pappas Valet Parking Chris Mantas Volunteer Coordinator Sandra Vosnos, Mary Strand

10 GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF GREATER SALT LAKE Holy Trinity Cathedral Prophet Elias Church 279 South 300 West, Salt Lake City,Utah Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah Telephone: (801) Fax: (801) Telephone: (801) Fax: (801) Office Parish Website: V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas, Dean Rev. Economos Elias Koucos August 3, 2017 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