HOLY TRINITY February 2018

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1 HOLY TRINITY February 2018 Volume 49 Issue 2 The Presentation of the Lord into the Temple ΑΓΙΑ ΤΡΙΑΣ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Wilmington, Delaware

2 The Official Publication of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, Delaware / Telephone: (302) Fax: (302) Church Office Address: greekorth@holytrinitywilmington.org Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm His Eminence Metropolitan EVANGELOS of New Jersey, Hierarch Rev. Fr. Christos Christofidis, Proistamenos, fr.christofidis@holytrinitywilmington.org For pastoral emergencies and confessions - please call Fr. (717) Susan Kelleher, Church Secretary (302) (home) 2017 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS George Rassias, President - (610) Georgia Halakos, First Vice President - (302) Michael Kirifides, Second Vice President - (302) Stephanos Karakasidis, Parish Council Treasurer - (856) Tom Karas, Assistant Treasurer - (302) Paraskevi Wolcott, Parish Council Secretary - (302) (610) Nicholas Demourtzidis Steve Nicholas George Economou Tom Psaltis Tom Hatzis Yvonne Tsavalas Jim Maravelias Peter Xarhoulakos Spiros Mantzavinos CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS (856) Philoptochos Vickie Karakasidis, President (856) Sunday School Maroula Haralambidis, Co-Director Sunday School Amalea Rassias, Co-Director GOYA Eva Maravelias (610) JOY / HOPE Daphne Demourtzidis OCF (Orthodox College Fellowship) Fr. Christos Christofidis Cantors Grigorios Fotakis & Ilias Tikos Choir Anthony Pantelopulos, Director The Heart Club Peter Xarhoulakos, President Greek School Costas Fountzoulas, Director St. Elpida Gus Georgiou Terpsichorean Dance Troupes Spiridoula Gerakios / Altar Guild Evie Fournaris & Joanne Tarabicos Editorial Staff Dr. Costas Fountzoulas / Emmanuel Dining Room East Nikkie Tsakataras & Tina Ganiaris King Holy Trinity Food Pantry Steve Nicholas / Adult Bible Study George Righos & John Lazare Special Bible Courses and Fr. Christos Christofidis Marriage Seminars/Inquirers Classes AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS AHEPA John Koninis II, President Daughters of Penelope Gale Kostas, President Hellenic University Club Nina Lazaridis, President Holy Trinity Website Address: All Articles & Announcements must be in the office by the 15th of each month. These Articles & Announcements can be dropped off, ed, faxed or U. S. mail. FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE CHURCH SERVICES OR PARISH EVENTS PLEASE CHECK WEEKLY BULLETIN

3 Isaiah 3:1-7 The destruction of the Judaic Nation (Representing every Christian nation) A comparison: Then 8 th Century BC Present 21 st Century Part #4 Verse 7: When a man takes hold of his brother or his father s servant, saying, You have clothing; you be our ruler and let my food be under your roof. In that day, I will protest saying, I will not be your ruler, for in my house there is neither food nor clothing. I will not be the ruler of this people. A society in total desperation! No one to lead! St. Theodore of Cyrus makes this observation. There will be such great dearth of rulers and such great disorder will prevail over them, that they will trust their leadership to the first comer. Everyone will think that the leadership is so much to be avoided that whoever is summoned to rule will say, I will not be a ruler of this people! St. John Chrysostom comments, It seems to me that a particularly horrible siege is evoked here which has reduced them to worse distress or, without having a siege, an intolerable famine (due to their rebellion against God and his commandments), a tremendous dearth of necessities. He is using a current expression here. It is the same as many people say, If the whole town should be offered for a penny, I would not be able to buy it. Thereby showing their extreme indigence; the Prophet also says of one sold the magi statures for only a garment and a mouthful of bread, there would be no buyer, so great would be the penury of necessities! Therefore, due to the lawlessness and crooked governing there will come the dearth of basic necessities and if there is one in the city who has a loaf of bread to eat and one garment to cover his nakedness will be considered by the masses worthy to lead the nation. But even such a person will refuse to become the leader. The dissolvement of a nation as we know it. Please do not think within yourself that such a condition is impossible to materialize, even in the richest country that we reside in. If the Lord God commanded it to be so even among his own chosen people Israel why not to a rebellious and unethical nation and/or world of our times. Again, the description here in verses 6-7 is one of great calamity and anarchy so great would be the ruin and danger that men would be unwilling to be chosen to the office of princes and rulers, (presidents, governors, etc.) and none could be found who would desire to possess the highest honors of the nation: generally men and women aspire to office. Millions they expense in order to enter the courts of politics but here they were unwilling on account of the disordered and ruined state of affairs, even to accept of it! This is not doomsday talk. It is in the Bible, it happened, it was allowed to happen by the Lord God. Are we moving towards the same fate? The Lord Jesus Christ said, watch the times, study the events. He also said, Just before the second coming, nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. A perfect opportunity for the antichrist to take over the world and all that is in it and all those who live in it. Continued next page...

4 Continued St Paul correctly teaches that just before the appearance of the lawless one antichrist the great apostasy falling away from the Lord will come first. St. Paul is not talking of this great apostasy outside the Church (non-believers), but within the Church, among Christians. Besides all the unethical laws are legalized within Christian countries, for sure! St Nilus the Ascetic (5 th c) left to the churches various works of faith and the following prophecy (some say that the following text was written by an unknown man in the 14 th century or by St Nilus the mynh streamer). After the year 1900, toward the middle of the twentieth century, the people of that time will become unrecognizable. When the time of the advent of the antichrist approaches, people s minds will grow cloudy from carnal passions, and dishonor and lawlessness will grow stronger. Then the world will become unrecognizable. Peoples appearances will change and it will be impossible to distinguish men from women due to their shamelessness of dress and style of hair. These people will be cruel and will be like wild animals because of the temptations of the antichrist. There will be no respect for parents and elders, love will disappear, and Christian pastors, bishops, and priests will become vain men, completely failing to distinguish the right-hand way from the left. At that time, the morals and traditions of Christians and of the Church will change. People will abandon modesty and dissipation will reign. Falsehood and creed will attain great proportions, and woe to those who pile up treasure. Lust, adultery, homosexuality, secret deeds, and murder will rule in society. At that future time, due to the power of such great crimes and licentiousness, people will be deprived of the grace of the Holy Spirit which they received in Holy Baptism and equally of remorse, the Churches of God will be (no repentance) deprived of God-fearing and pious leaders-pastors and woe to the Christians remaining in the world at that time; they will completely lose their faith because they will lack the opportunity of seeing the light of true knowledge from anyone at all. Then they will separate themselves out of the world in holy refuges in search of lightening their spiritual sufferings, but everywhere they will meet obstacles and heavy restraints. And all this will result from the fact that the antichrist wants to be lord over everything and everyone in the world and he will produce (fake-deceiving) miracles and fantastic signs. This prophecy definitely sounds like an expounding writing of St. Paul s words and of Christ s prophecy of the last days. But it is right on, the subject and events and issues and even more expressly of our times compared with other previous centuries. This letter ends our series of lessons on Chapter 3:1-7 of Isaiah. Let him who has ears listen to what God has to say to the Church!

5 The 2018 Parish Council Nicholas Demourtzidis George Economou Georgia Halakos Anthanasios Hatzis Stefanos Karakasidis Athanasios Karas Michael Kirifides Spiros Mantzavinos James Maravelias Stavros Nicholas Thomas Psaltis George Rassias Evangelia Tsavalas Paraskevi Wolcott Petros Xarhoulakos We thank them for their willingness to serve. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We thank our out-going Parish Council Members, Leonidas Fotakos, John Koninis II, and John Pennias, for their service to our community. HOLY TRINITY REGISTRY Funerals: Mary Anagnostou fell asleep in the Lord on January 19th. Her funeral was held in our church on Saturday, January 27th. She was predeceased by her husband Peter, of blessed memory. She is survived by her two daughters, Anthoula and Anamaria, her four beloved pets Boo, Stoney, Freida, and Anya; her goddaughter Virginia Karablacas; her sisters Anna Szoke, Betty Kripper, Rose Kraus, Sandy Schaeffer, her brother Charles Kobal; and her many nieces, nephews and friends who loved her dearly. May her memory be eternal. Memorials: Mark Daugherty ~ 40 Day ~ January 14 Gerasimos Giannatos ~ 40 Day ~ January 14 Triantafilia Roustopoulos ~ 1 Year ~ January 14 Mary Littel ~ 40 Day ~ January 21 Eleftheria Angeletakis ~ 20 Year ~ January 28 Presbytera Joan Ganiaris ~ 40 Day ~ January 28 (celebrated at Holy Trinity, Egg Harbor NJ) Theodora Hatzikosta ~ 4 Year ~ January 28

6 Philoptochos Sisterhood of Holy Trinity St. Agape Chapter Dear Ladies of Philoptochos and Friends, A very Happy & Healthy New Year to all!! We began our new year with a Luncheon Meeting, which was well attended by members and friends. We were able to put our yearly calendar together and it looks like it is going to be another busy year, but with the spiritual guidance of Fr. Chris, a wonderful & knowledgeable past- President Georgia Halakos, and a hard working board, I believe we will succeed again! The month of December was a busy month with many activities. We would like to thank Demitris & Georgia Halakos for the Christmas Luncheon and the Community Breakfast, Joanne Tarabicos for the Christmas Card, Maria Kountourzis & Alexandra Tsaganos for the Christmas Bread, Presbytera Joanna for the Vasilopita, and Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Bing Hatzis for their generosity and love to Philoptochos and always helping in time of need. In February we have our Tea Social and drawing of our beautiful Louis Vuitton bag. Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship and who knows ~ you might be the one to leave with the grand prize! Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with our sisters Anthoula & Anamaria Anagnostou on the passing of their dear mother, and our Philoptochos member, Mary Anagnostou. May her memory be eternal. In God s Work, Vickie Karakasidis ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kollyva for Memorials Our Philoptochos Society would like to thank two of its members, Vasiliki Kromedas & Loula Kapordelis for their generous offer to prepare the Kollyva for any family of our community and donate the money for our Philoptochos charities. The cost will be $100 which will include the Prosforon, oil, and wine. Please allow at least a week and call the church office and Susie will contact the Philoptochos. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Save the Date Friday, April 20, 2018 ~ 6pm mark your calendars now and save the date for our annual Philoptochos Bid N Buy

7 Philoptochos Members and Friends of our Community You are invited to our Tea Social Saturday, February 24, :00pm in our Community Center 808 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE Join us for a pleasant afternoon of fun and fellowship and find out who will be the lucky one to win the Louis Vuitton Graceful MM Handbag in our Fund Raiser Raffle For any questions please contact: Pauline or Alexandra Ladies Philoptochos Society Saint Agape Chapter Louis Vuitton Graceful MM Handbag Fund Raiser Raffle Drawing on February 24, 2018 at the Membership Tea $20 donation ONLY 300 raffles will be sold Need not be present to win See Philoptochos for Tickets For questions call Angie

8 February: March: April: May: June: August: Philoptochos 2018 Calendar 10 - Saturday of Souls General Meeting after church w/lunch 19 - Lent Begins 24-2pm Tea Social - Drawing of the Louis Vuitton Raffle 18 - Memorial for all Philoptochos Members and Parishioners & Board Meeting after Church 21 - Lenten Covered Dish after the 6pm Presanctified Liturgy 1 - Palm Sunday Luncheon following the Divine Liturgy 8 - Pascha 17-6pm General Meeting 20-6pm Annual Bid N Buy 6-2pm Wilmington Grand Opera House 19-12noon End of Year Luncheon (TBD) 21-9:30am Baking for Festival 22-9:30am Baking for Festival 27 - Pentecost 28 - Holy Trinity Name Day Luncheon following Divine Liturgy 5 - Festival 15 - Dormition of the Theotokos (Artoclasia and Coffee Hour) September: 23 - Celebration of our Name Day (Artoclasia and Coffee Hour) October: 27-75th Anniversary of our Philoptochos Chapter Celebration Dinner Dance 6pm November: - Fund Raiser December: 8 - Christmas Luncheon 16 - Annual Community Breakfast

9 JOIN US FOR BOWLING February 11, :30-3:30pm Prices Corner Lanes 3215 Kirkwood Hway Wilmington, DE Open to all JOY/HOPE aged youth! COST: $10 per child Includes: 2 hour bowling Shoe rental $5 arcade card Soda & Slice of pizza RSVP by February 8th to:

10 SAVE THE DATE! GODPARENTS SUNDAY Sunday, February 4, 2018 Invite your Godparents or Godchildren to Church to honor this special bond! Worship together at Divine Liturgy and Reconfirmation Service, receive Holy Communion together, and attend a special Sunday School lesson to celebrate this spiritual bond! Godparents & Godchildren Coffee Hour to follow in the Community Center. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday School Ministry

11 Holy Trinity s Little Argonauts Come join us in the Community Center on Saturday Mornings for Fun, Fellowship & Activities Saturdays ~ 10am to 12pm (WEATHER & EVENT PENDING /CALL OFFICE for DATES!) (come when you can ~ leave when you must) ALL YOUTH boys & girls - ages 12 and under are welcome to join in the fun!!!!coffee will be served for Mom & Dad!! Questions or for more information call the Church Office The Heart Invite you to join us at our next gathering on Thursday, February 12pm in the AHEPA Room We hope to see you there!

12 A History of the Wilmington Greek Community The site of Holy Trinity was once the estate of T. Coleman DuPont. Mr. DuPont was great-grandson of E. I. DuPont, the founder of the former DuPont Company. He was President of the company from He also served the state as U.S. Senator. Mr. DuPont is probably best known for his foresight and personal funding of the creation of the DuPont Highway. There was a story shared with me many years ago that 808 N. Broom Street was sold to the community with the stipulation that a church would be erected on the site. We have engaged the Delaware State Archives to research and see if there is documentation to support this claim. Here are two photos of the estate. Many older parishioners remember the old church/ community center which was featured a couple of months ago. That building used to be the stables/garage for the DuPont family modes of transportation. The first photo shows the estate from the Broom Street perspective of what is now the Morris James law office. The second photo shows the back of the estate from what is now the south parking lot and the southwest tip of the current community center. Anyone interested is sharing old photographs and memories, please contact me at or via at klezaras@gmail.com. We need old photos of your family s restaurants/businesses as well. If you are a college student looking for Independent Study credit, please reach out to me as we can help each other. Please visit our Facebook page (Growing Up Greek in Wilmington) where people have been sharing their stories and photos for years. It is a private group, so please ask to be added via Facebook or send me your so I can invite you to join the group.

13 GOYA NEWS Hello everyone, Our GOYAns are busy preparing for our annual Basketball Tournament to be held February 17th & 18th. Around twelve Greek Orthodox Parishes from our area and other states want to be part of this youth event this year. This annual Basketball Tournament is our biggest fund-raising event, so we count on our many advisors, parents and parishioners to make this a successful event. Please let us know if you can help in any way because your time and talent is much appreciated. Each year we kindly ask parishioners to place an ad in the journal book and many have responded positively in the past. If you would like to place an AD to support our GOYAns, please see any GOYAn (we will have a table at coffee hour) or call the church office at , or use the form in this bulletin. Looking ahead in March, our GOYAns will participate in Sights and Sounds to be held on Saturday, March 3rd in Upper Darby. We plan on participating in game night at the Ronald McDonald house sometime in March. Game night gives us an opportunity to interact with the children from the Ronald McDonald house and also gives their parents a much-needed break. Sincerely, Eva Maravelias GOYA Skate Night December 2017

14 GOYAns from Broomall, Upper Darby, Media, Cherry Hill and Wilmington came together and had a fantastic night of fun & fellowship!

15 Please check a box off and send in the ad information and payment. Make checks payable to Holy Trinity GOYA. Different types of ads may be accepted, for example: in remembrance ads, graduation ads, pictures, business ads, store ads, personal congratulatory ads, etc. Below are the prices per each different advertisements. Thank you for your support. Back Cover (full page): $175 (TAKEN) Front Inside Cover (full page): $175 (TAKEN) Back Inside Cover (full page): $175 (TAKEN) Half-Page: B&W: $50, COLOR: $65 Full-Page: B&W: $100, COLOR: $115 Ads may be sent to greekorth@holytrinitywilmington.org as attachments, or write and submit a message and picture below and give to any GOYAn.

16 Serving in February Narthex Duty: February 4~ Group 2 February 11 ~ Group 1 February 18 ~ Group 2 February 25 ~ Group 1 Coffee Hours: February 4~ Sunday School (God Parent Sunday) February 11 ~ Daughters of Penelope February 18 ~ NO Coffee Hour (GOYA Tournament) February 25 ~ Parish Council Prosforon Offeror's February 4~ Katina Zographos February 11 ~ Eleni Katapodi February 18 ~ Vickie Karakasidis February 25 ~ Maria Papanicholas If you cannot meet your scheduled date for Prosfora please contact Loula ALTAR SERVERS Alexios Angeletakis Athanasios Bodine Matthew Christofidis Phillip Colborn Chris Coulaloglou Constantinos Fournaris Christopher Kontomaris Alexandros Lurz Andreas Lurz Constantine Moutsatsos Dimitrios Moutsatsos Niko Roberts Alexander Tsakumis Theodore Tsakumis Nicholas Turley Richard Turley Mariko Turley Markos Zerefos Yianni Zerefos

17 HARALAMBOS THE HOLY MARTYR February 10 Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone O wise Haralambos, you were proven an unshakable pillar of the Church of Christ; an ever-shining lamp of the universe. You shone in the world by your martyrdom. You delivered us from the moonless night of idolatry O blessed one. Wherefore, boldly intercede to Christ that we may be saved. Kontakion in the Fourth Tone O Priest-martyr, athlete, champion Haralambos, your relics are a priceless treasure of the Church. Wherefore she rejoices, glorifying the Creator. Reading: This Saint was a priest of the Christians in Magnesia, the foremost city of Thessaly, in the diocese having the same name. He contested during the reign of Alexander Severus ( ), when Lucian was Proconsul of Magnesia. At the time of his martyrdom the Saint was 103 years of age. St. Haralambos is commemorated on February 10th, with the exception when this date falls on the Saturday of the Souls preceeding Lent or on Clean Monday (the first day of Lent), in which case the feast is celebrated on February 9th. POLYCARP THE HOLY MARTYR & BISHOP OF SMYRNA February 23 Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Polycarp. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved. Kontakion in the First Tone Through godly virtues, thou broughtest forth for the Lord God much spiritual fruit, O thou most blessed Hierarch, and so didst prove worthy of God thy Lord, O wise Polycarp. Wherefore, on this day we who have all been enlightened through thy holy words extol thy praiseworthy mem'ry and glorify Christ the Lord. Reading: This apostolic and prophetic man, and model of faith and truth, was a disciple of John the Evangelist, successor of Bucolus (Feb. 6), and teacher of Irenaeus (Aug. 23). He was an old man and full of days when the fifth persecution was raised against the Christians under Marcus Aurelius. When his pursuers, sent by the ruler, found Polycarp, he commanded that they be given something to eat and drink, then asked them to give him an hour to pray; he stood and prayed, full of grace, for two hours, so that his captors repented that they had come against so venerable a man. He was brought by the Proconsul of Smyrna into the stadium and was commanded, "Swear by the fortune of Caesar; repent, and say, 'Away with the atheists.'" By atheists, the Proconsul meant the Christians. But Polycarp, gazing at the heathen in the stadium, waved his hand towards them and said, "Away with the atheists." When the Proconsul urged him to blaspheme against Christ, he said: "I have been serving Christ for eighty-six years, and He has wronged me in nothing; how can I blaspheme my King Who has saved me?" But the tyrant became enraged at these words and commanded that he be cast into the fire, and thus he gloriously expired about the year 163. As Eusebius says, "Polycarp everywhere taught what he had also learned from the Apostles, which also the Church has handed down; and this alone is true" (Eccl. Hist., Book IV, ch. 14,15). Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery / Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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19 Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday) Reading: The foregoing two parables - especially that of the Prodigal Son - have presented to us God's extreme goodness and love for man. But lest certain persons, putting their confidence in this alone, live carelessly, squandering upon sin the time given them to work out their salvation, and death suddenly snatch them away, the most divine Fathers have appointed this day's feast commemorating Christ's impartial Second Coming, through which we bring to mind that God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to each according to his deeds. It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the slumber of carelessness unto the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we commemorate Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight - which exile is the beginning of life as we know it now - it is clear that today's is reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the last day of judgment, truly, everything of this world will come to an end. All foods, except meat and meat products, are allowed during the week that follows this Sunday. Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone When You descended unto death, O Lord who yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory be to You. Resurrectional Kontakion in the Second Tone You rose from the tomb, O Savior all-powerful, and Hades beheld the marvel and was struck with fear, and the dead were rising up, and creation beholds and rejoices with You, * and Adam is also exultant; O my Savior, and the world ever sings Your praise. Seasonal Kontakion in the First Tone O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. Reading courtesy of Narthex Press / Resurrectional courtesy of St. Gregory Palamas Monastery Seasonal courtesy of Narthex Press / Icon courtesy of St. Isaac's Skete Forgiveness Sunday Reading: The Holy Fathers have appointed the commemoration of Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight here, on the eve of the holy Forty-day Fast, demonstrating to us not by simple words, but by actual deeds, how beneficial fasting is for man, and how harmful and destructive are insatiety and the transgressing of the divine commandments. For the first commandment that God gave to man was that of fasting, which the first-fashioned received but did not keep; and not only did they not become gods, as they had imagined, but they lost even that blessed life which they had, and they fell into corruption and death, and transmitted these and innumerable other evils to all of mankind. The Godbearing Fathers set these things before us today, that by bringing to mind what we have fallen from, and what we have suffered because of the insatiety and disobedience of the firstfashioned, we might be diligent to return again to that ancient bliss and glory by means of fasting and obedience to all the divine commands. Taking occasion from today's Gospel (Matt. 6:14-21) to begin the Fast unencumbered by enmity, we also ask forgiveness this day, first from God, then from one another and all creation. Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Tone 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. Resurrectional Kontakion in the Third Tone From the tomb You rose today, O Lord of tender compassion, also from the gates of death You led us out, O our Savior. On this day is Adam dancing and Eve rejoices, * and with them together Patriarchs and the Prophets are unceasingly extolling the divine power of Your authority. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Second Tone O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen." Reading courtesy of Narthex Press / Resurrectional courtesy of St. Gregory Palamas Monastery Seasonal courtesy of Narthex Press / Icon courtesy of St. Isaac's Skete

20 Financial Stewards of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 2017 Adamopoulos, Christopher & Nancy Agriantonis, Demetrios & Saori Al-Annouf, Nabil & Rabia Batah Alexandratos, Angelos Alexopoulos, Demetri & Lauren Alexopoulos, John & Elena Almasou, Elias & Rasha Amygdalos, Michael & Christine Anagnostou, Anamaria Anagnostou, Anthoula Anagnostou, Mary Anastassiades, (Aglaia) Litsa Andrianopoulos, Faith Angeletakis, Christos & Christine Annos, Elaine Annos, William & Irene Anton, Anthony & Lucille Apessos, Spyros & Maria + Apostolakis, Nick & Irene Arvantis, Aigyrios & Lisa Atsidis, Costas & Eutichia Bacchieri, Gregg & Stacey Baker, Stephanie Bambacus, Meropi Battis, Stephanie Belden, Georgia & Jason Bouloukos, Harry & Anastasia Brown, Sean & Maria Burpulis, Byron & Kecia Burpulis, John & Mary Burpulis, Maria Burpulis, Stamatis Caras, Alexandra Caras, Constantine & Maria Carros, Demo & Helyn Chahalis, Maria Chambers, George & Katherine Chappel, Jane Charalambides, Elefterios & Deborah Charalambides, Konstantin & Stephania Chilimidos, Dennis & Effie Chilimidos, Jerry & Amy Christofidis, Fr. Christos & Pres. Ioanna Christou, Christos & Eva Christou, Vasilios & Alecca Coates, George & Evie Zerefos Colborn, Brian & Nicole Constantinou, John & Carol Coulaloglou, Costas & Michelle Courtis, Harry & Sophia Coustenis, Robert & Katherine Cusanelli, Patrick Dalianis, John & Vicky Dandolos, Dimitrios & Carol Daskalopoulos, Nikki Degermentzidis, Elias Degermentzidis, George & Polyxeni Degermentzidis, Yiannys Demetriou, Spyros & Anna Demourtzidis, Joseph & Eirini Demourtzidis, Nicholas & Daphne Demourtzidis, Stephen Diamanty, Thomas & Sue Diamond, Anthony & Lauren Diamond, John & Susan Diamond, Soula Diamond, Thomas Dianastasis, Ernest & Jennifer Dickey, Irene Dignam, Agnes Dougherty, Eleni Katapodi & Mark+ Doukakis, Helen Drimones, Clara Drimones, Nicholas Dumel, John & Evangeline Eliades, Sophie Evangelatos, Speros & Emily Evlom, Martena Fafalios, Mary + Faller, James & Catherine Fanos, George + Ferentinos, Joan Fessaras, Costas & Anna Fikioris, Dimitrios & Margaret Fotakis, Greg & Angeliki Fotakos, Leonidas & Sophia Fotakos, Toula Fountzoulas, Costas & Audrey Fournakis, Kathleen Fournaris, Anna Fournaris, Constantine Fournaris, Emmanuel & Evie Fournaris, George & Aspasia Frangakis, John & Christine Frangia, Stephen Galanakis, Ekaterina Galanis, Agnes Galanis, Photi Ganiaris, Pres. Joan + Ganoudis, Joanna Gatanis, Theodore Gatos, Paula Geanopulos, Georgiean Geanopulos, Katy George, Mary Georgiou, Constantinos Geralis, Loula Gianakis, Charles & Joanna Gianelos, James & Stacie Giannatos, Gerasimos+ & Anna Gotides, Virginia Graham, Alton & Catherine Gray, David & Eugenia Grigorakakis, Maria Grivas, Demetrios & Helen Grivas, Christopher & Michelle Guajardo, Evangelina Guardascione, Louis & Shelly Hadjipanayis, George & Voula Halakos, Demitris & Georgia Halakos, Evangelos & Donna Halakos, Ioannis & Eftihia Haldas, Harry Haldas, Nicholas & Rodie Haldas, Thomas & Prudy Haldas-Long, Irene Hall, Phillip & Elena Hann, Eugenia Hantzandreou, George & Diane Hantzandreou, Katerina Hantzandreou, Theodore & Labrini Hantzopoulos, Bill & Lisa Hantzopoulos, George Haralambidis, Maroula Hatzis, Nicholas & Katherine Hatzis-Clark, Georgia Hernjak, Nicholas Hondry, Bill Hondry, Steve Humphrey, Caroline Iliadis, Antonios & Vaia Ioannou, Ida Issaris, Katherine Johnson, Margo Johnson, Todd Joseck, John Joseck, Xanthy & Fred Kamenakis, George+ & Efthimia Kamenakis, Peter Kanas, Larry & Alicia Kapordelis, Loula Karablacas, Helen Karablacas, Stelios Karablacas, Virginia Karakasidis, Demetri & Eleni Karakasidis, John & Vickie Karakasidis, Stephanos & Evangelia Karaoglanis, Eleftherios & Niki Karapanagiotis (Karas), Athanasios Karas, George Karas, Yianni Karavasilis, Nicholas & Foula Kayiaros, Joanna Kayiaros, Stephen Kays, John & Efigenia Kehagias, Basil & Irene Keros, Georgia Kirifides, Alexander & Kathy Kirifides, Elena Kirifides, Lazarus Kirifides, Lazarus M & Helen Kirifides, Michael & Kerry Kirifides, Vasil & Eleftheria Kirtses, Eugenia Kirtses, Petros & Athy Kledaras, George & Ann Kledaras, Olympia Klezaras, Michael & Kathy Koliois, Helen Kollias, Basil & Demi Kollias, Georgia Kolovos, Dimitrios & Effie Koninis, John & Anastasia Koninis II, John & Evdoxia Kontis, Gus & Cindy Kontomaris, Kostas & Melissa Kostas, John & Gail Kotanidis, Anthony & Roula Kourpas, Elias & Chrystalla Koutoufaris, Constantine & Sophia Kramedas, Gregory & Matoula Kramedas, Maria Krikelis, Helene Kromedas, Constantinos & Vasiliki Kyranakis, John Laletas, Earnest & Barbara Brockett Laskaris, Joanna Laws, Brian & Vasiliki Lawson, Michael & Victoria Lazare, John & Sandra Lazaridis, Anastasis & Christina Lazopoulos, Jr., John & Christina Lemper, Anthony & Diana Lempesis, Dimitra Leounes, Helen Liarakos, George & Ann Littel, Mary+ Livizos, Tony & Michelle Loguila, Desponia Lomis, Dean & Toula MacKewiz, W. Lee & Irene Makis, Gus & Anthi Manis, Voula & John Manoloudis, Michael & Kandi Mantzavinos, Christodoulos & Mary Mantzavinos, Spiros & Megan Maravelias, James & Diane Marini, Irene Marinis, George & Sophia Marinis, Kalliope Markatos, Harry & Susan Matulas, Anagnostis & Angela Mavridis, Prodromos & Maria McFarland, Antoinette & Stephen Melissourgos, Xeophon & Aikaterini Mentis, Constantia Mataxotos, Nicholas Michell, Constantine & Elaine Michell, Theodore & Catherine Michell, Vasilis & Megan Mihok, Timothy & Amy Milionis, Chris & Bryna Milionis, Constantine Miliotis, Nicholas & Stavroula Minouge, Brett & Marcy Misogianes, Milton & Carol Mistras, Antonis & Soula Mitoulis, Constantine Moriello, Nicholas & Carissa Morris, Doug & Anastasia Moutsatsos, George & Alexia Nannas, Kristen Nannas, Theodore & Alexandra Ney, Bruce & Marina Nicholas, Steve Nicholas, William + Novakis, Louis Ochlemacher, Evangeline Oikonomou, Georgios & Lena Pagonis, Marcos & Cheryl Pandelakis, Denis & Anna Pantelopulos, Anthony & Daphne Papachrysanthou, Christos & Popi Papachrysanthou, George & Laura Papanicholas, Evan Papanicholas, Maria Papantinas, Stephen Papettas, Vasilis & Christina Pappas, Elizabeth Pappas, Sandra Pappoulis, Demetra Pastis, Jaqueline Pennias, John & Stavroula Phalangas, Charalambos & Mary Phillips, Pauline Picirilli, Melissa Pierson, Georgia Boines Pittaoulis, Steve Pittas, John Pittas, Michael Poulos, Vasilios & Eulampia Psaltis, John Psaltis, Nicholas & Sophia + Psaltis, Thomas & Cynthia Psihalinos, George & Athina Raisis, Leonidas & Irene Raisis, Spiros Ranalli, Anthony & Marie Rassias, Dion & Gina Rassias, George & Amalea Rassias, Peter & Julie Rayias, Peter Regas, Sofia Richardson, Stavroula & Robert Riga, Ekaterina & Jason Rigas, Elias & Patoula Righos, Christopher & Fotini Righos, George & Elaine Roberts, Scott & Linda Rodriguez, Michael & Angelique Roussalis, John & Valerie Roussos, Michael & Anna Roustopoulos, Eleni Roustopoulos, Theodore & Eleni Ruhl, David & Athena Saitis, Mary Sarmousakis, Marika Sartin, Nimrah & Deborah Savopoulos, Basil & Despina Savopoulos, Nicholas

21 Financial Stewards of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 2017 Continued... Schillinger, Robert & Karen Semos, Joanne Shaer, George & Neriman Shaer, Issa & Nuha Shaer, Saliba Shaer, Ryan Snell, Bryan & Pauline Souleles, Nicholas & Alexis Staikos, Nicholas & Eirini Stathakis, Catherine Stavropoulos, John & Xanthy Stavru, Nicholas & Maria Stavru, Sophia Stevens, Richard & Penny Stout, Robert & Voula Tangalidis, Dimitrios & Maria Tarabicos, Christina Tarabicos, James & Sophia Tarabicos, John & Joanne Tawfik, Emad & Soultana Teclemariam, Berhan & Saba Terris, Costas Terss, Eugenia Theodorakis, Stamatis & Lisa Thomas, Donald & Effy Thomas, Richard & Angela Tikos, Ilias Trivellas, Sotirios & Alice Tsaganos, Anthony & Joanne Tsaganos, George & Alexandra Tsaganos, Nicholas & Joanna Tsaganos, Peggy Tsaganos, Robert & Kalliopi Tsaganos, Tina Tsakataras, George Tsakataras, Nikki Tsakiris, Konstantine & Denise Tsakumis, George & Julia Tsakumis, Theodore Tsavalas, George & Yvonne Tsavalas, John & Anita Tsionas, Angela Tsionas, Efthimos & Anna Tsoukalas, Frideriki Tsoukalas, Harry & Niki Tsugranes, George & Penny Turley, Steve & Akiko Valko, Regina Vande Poele, A. David & Anne VanVures, John Vassilatos, George & Yvonne Vassiliou, Kleoniki Vassos, Barbara Velitskakis, George Velitskakis, Steve & Karen Vice, Billy & Elaine Visvardis, Socrates & Ruth Vlamis, Peggy Voultsis, Petros & Catherine Vouras, Nicholas Wilkinson, Clifford & Suzanne Wissman, Charles Wissman, Charles & Vaya Wolcott, Josiah & Paraskevi Xarhoulakos, Peter Yarnell, Kellie Yiannos, Stella Yorsz, Electra Zaloga, Paul & Joann Zerefos, Demetrios & Tina Zerefos, Markos & Eugenia Ziccarelli, Louis & Catherine Zographos, Nicholas & Katherine As of December 31, 2017 Year end statements went out on January 11, 2018 ANY PLEDGE RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE RECORDED AS 2018 PLEDGE. Thank you for your continued faithfulness to Holy Trinity and its ministries Stewards who PLEDGED & PAID $1, or more Adamopoulos, Chris & Nancy Agriantonis, Demetrios & Saori Al-Annouf, Nabil & Rabia Batah Alexopoulos, Demetri & Lauren Alexopoulos, John & Elena Angeletakis, Christos & Christina Arvanitis, Argyrios & Lisa Burpulis, John & Mary Caras, Constantine & Maria Chambers, George & Katherine Chilimidos, Jerry & Amy Christou, Vasilios & Alexandra Colborn, Brian & Nicole Constantinou, John & Carol Coulaloglou, Michele & Costas Degermentzidis, George & Polyxeni Demourtzidis, Nikolaos & Daphne Diamanty, Thomas & Sue Doukakis, Helen Drimones, Clara Drimones, Nicholas Faller, James & Catherine Fournaris, Emmanuel & Evanthea Frangakis, John & Christine Gatos, Paula Georgiou, Gus Gianelos, James & Stacie Gotides, Virginia Graham, Alton & Catherine Gray, David & Eugenia Grivas, Christopher & Michelle Grivas, Demetrios & Helen Halakos, Evangelos & Donna Halakos, Ioannis & Eftihia Halakos, Demetrios & Georgia Haldas, Thomas K. & Prudy Haldas, Nicholas & Rodie Haldas, Harry Hatzis, Nicholas & Katherine Humphrey, Caroline Issaris, Katherine Karakasidis, Demetri & Eleni Karakasidis, John & Vicki Karakasidis, Stephanos & Evaggelia Karamihalis, Dean Karas, George M. Kayiaros, Joanna Kayiaros, Stephen Kirifides, Alexander & Kathy Kirifides, Michael & Kerry Kirifides, Lazarus M. & Helen Kirifides, Vasil & Elefteria Kirtses, Petros & Athy Kollias, Basil & Dimitra Kolovos, Dimitrios & Fani Koninis, John & Anastasia Lazare, John & Sandra Lazaridis, Anastasios & Christina Lazopoulos, John & Christina Leounes, Helen Liarakos, George & Ann Lomis, Dean & Toula Manoloudis, Michael & Kandi Maravelias, James & Diana Matulas, Anagnostis & Angela Michell, Constantine & Elaine Michell, Theodore & Catherine Milionis, Constantine Moutsatsos, George & Alexia Nannas, Theodore & Alexandra Nicholas, Steve Novakis, Louis Oikonomou, Georgios & Elena Papachrysanthou, George & Laura Papettas, Vasilis & Christina Psaltis, Nickolas & Sophia Psaltis, Thomas & Cindy Raisis, Leonidas & Irene Rassias, Dion & Gina Rassias, George & Amalea Rassias, Peter & Julie Roussalis, Valerie & John Ruhl, David & Athena Savopoulos, Basil & Despina Snell, Bryan & Pauline Souleles, Nicholas & Alexis Terris, Costas Terss, Eugenia Tsaganos, Anthony & Joanne Tsaganos, Nicholas & Joanne Tsakumis, George & Julia Tsavalas, George & Yvonne Turley, Steve & Akiko Valko, Regina Vande Poele, David & Anne Vassilatos, George & Yvonne Vassos, Barbara Velitskakis, Steve & Karen Visvardis, Socrates & Ruth Wolcott, Josiah & Paraskevi Yiannos, Stella Zerefos, Demetri & Tina Ziccarelli, Louis & Catherine As of 12/31/17

22 Ελληνικό Σχολείο της Αγίας Τριάδος Δρ. Κώστας Γ. Φούντζουλας Αγαπητοί γονείς και κηδεμόνες σύντομα θα εροτάσουμε την μεγάλη εορτή του έθνους μας την 25 η Μαρτίου, 1821, μία μεγάλη ημέρα έβαλε πάλι την Ελλάδα στον παγκόσμιο χάρτη σανμία ανεξάρτητη χώρα. Οι δασκάλες του σχολείου μας έχουν ήδη αρχίσει να προετοιμάζουν τους μαθητές και μαθήτριες για τον εορτασμό αυτής της μεγάλης ημέρας. Η επαρκής προετοιμασία των μαθητών και μαθητριών για τα κάλαντα των Χριστουγέννων και η θαυμάσια απόδοσή τους είναι μία εγγύηση για τον άρτιο εορτασμό της μεγάλης αυτής ημέρας μας. Τηεν Κυριακή, 28 ην Ιανουαρίου, μερικοί μαθητές και μαθήτριες των μεγαλλιτέρων τάξεων του σχολείου μας θα λάβουν χώρα στον εορτασμό των Ελληνικών Γραμμάτων στην Εκκλησία του Αγίου Θωμά στο Cherry Hill, της Νέας Ιερσέης. Η δασκάλα Κα Καλλιόπη Τσαγγανού και η Πρόεδρος του Συλλόγου Γονέων και Κηδεμόνων κα Σταυρούλα Πεννιά θα βραβευθούν για την προσφορά τους και το έργο τους στο Ελληνικό Σχολείο. Ας συγχαρούμε και τις δύο! Στην πρόσφατη επικοινωνία μου με τους γονείς ανταλάξαμε γνώμες για την χοροεσπερίδα του Ελληνικού Σχολείου που κατά πάσα πιθανότητα θα λάβη χώραν το Σάββατο, το Σάββατο, 21 Απριλίου, Λεπτομέρειες γι αυτην την εκδήλωση θα ανακοινωθούν το συντομώτερο δυνατόν. Τα παιδιά μας είναι το μέλλον της κοινότητάς μας, της Ορθοδοξίας και του Ελληνισμού στην Αμερική. Μην ξεχνάτε ότι «η Ρώμη δεν εκτίσθηκε σε μία ημέρα»! Hellenic School of Holy Trinity, DE Dr. Costas G. Fountzoulas Dear parents and guardians, we will soon celebrate the great day of our nation, the Greek Independence Day, which is known as March 25, This great day put Hellas back on the world map as an independent country. Our school teachers have already begun preparing the pupils for the celebration of this great day. Adequate preparation of pupils and students for the Christmas Carols and their excellent performance is a guarantee for a successful celebration of this great day. On Sunday, January 28th, a few pupils of the older classes of our school will take place in the celebration of the Greek Letters at the Church of St. Thomas in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The teacher Mrs. Kalliopi Tsaganou and the President of the Parents and Guardians Association Mrs. Stavroula Pennia will be honored for their contribution and their work for our Greek School. Let's congratulate both of them! In my recent communication with the parents, we exchanged views on the Greek School's Dinner Dance, which will probably take place on Saturday, April 21, Details of this event will be announced as soon as they will be finalized. Our children are the future of our community, Orthodoxy and Hellenism in America. Let us always bear in mind that "Rome was not built in a day"! When you pray "THROUGH EVERY PRAYER AND ENTREATY REMAIN IN CONSTANT SUPPLICATION AT ALL TIMES IN THE SPIRIT BEING WATCHFUL IN THIS WORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL THE SAINTS." EPHESIANS 6:18 Prayers for Health Barbara Caroline Christa Christine Daphne Dimitrios Elaine Eleni Emma Ethan Evangelia Faye George Gregg Jacob Jason Jeremy John Katherine Margaret Maria Marika Matina Michael Misha Nicholas Peter Rachel Samantha Sophia Spyros Stephanie Stephen We ask that you give baptismal names only. Taylor Tena Theophania

23 Διάφορα Δρ. Κώστας Γ. Φούντζουλας Ομοιότητες και Διαφορές Υπάρχουν μερικά πράγματα που νομίζουμε ότι σημαίνουν το ίδιο πράγμα αλλά στην πραγματικότητα έχουν διαφορετική σημασία.. Αν και μερικές φορές ακούγονται ίδια στην πραγνατικότητα διαφέρουν. Ποιά είναι διαφορά και ποιά η ομοιότητα μεταξύ της «Δημοκρατίας» και «Ρεπούμπλικας»; Η λέξη Δημοκρατία προέρχεται από δύο λέξεις της Ελληνικής γλώσσας, «Δήμος = κοινός άνθρωπος» και «κράτος = δύναμη, κανόνας, διοίκηση». Η λέξη Ρεπούμπλικα προέρχεται από δύο λέξεις της Λατινικής γλώσσας, «Ρες = υπόθεση, πράγμα» και «πούμπλικα = σχετικά με τον λαό». Η άμεση δημοκρατία εφευρέθη και εφαρμόσθηκε στην αρχαία Αθήνα. Στην αντιπροσωπευτική δημοκρατία κυβερνούν οι αντιπρόσωποι του λαού. Το κύριο χαρακτηριστικό της δημοκρατίας είναι: διακυβέρνηση από την παντοδύναμη πλειοψηφία. Σε μια δημοκρατία, το άτομο, και κάθε ομάδα των προσώπων που συνθέτουν κάθε μειοψηφία, δεν έχουν καμία, ή ελαχίστη προστασία εναντίον της απεριόριστης δύναμης της πλειοψηφίας. Η Ρεπούμπλικα ορίζεται ως μία συνταγματικά περιορισμένη κυβέρνηση του αντιπροσωπευτικού τύπου, που δημιουργήθηκε από ένα γραπτό σύνταγμα, το οποίον εγκρίθηκε από το λαό (εκλογικό σώμα), που μπορεί να τροποποιηθή μόνο από τον λαό. Οι αρμοδιότητές της κατανέμονται μεταξύ τριών ξεχωριστών υπηρεσιών, εκτελεστική, νομοθετική και δικαστική. Ιστορικώς, η πρώτη Ρεπούμπλικα δημιουργήθηκε στην Μασαχουσέτη το Δίαιτα απο το ρήμα «διαιτάσθαι» = περνώ την ζωή μου και Νηστεία από τις λέξεις «νη» + «εσθίω» δεν τρώγω δηλαδή. Οι περισσότερες θρησκείες χρησιμοποιούν τις περιόδους της νηστείας ως απόδειξη της πίστεως ή μετανοίας και είναι μια ευκαιρία για ένα πνευματικό διαλογισμό. Νηστεία ορίζεται σαν η αποχή από μερικά τρόφιμα, συνήθως κρέας και γαλακτοκομικά προϊόντα ή/και αλκοολούχα ποτά για ένα χρονικό διάστημα. Συνολικά, οι Ορθόδοξοι Χριστιανοί πρέπει να απέχουν από αυτά τα τρόφιμα για περίπου 6 μήνες τον χρόνο. Δίαιτα είναι η ηθελημένη επιλογή τροφίμων για τον έλεγχο του σωματικού βάρους ή πρόσληψη θρεπτικών ουσιών. Η δίαιτα συνήθως συνδυάζεται με σωματική άσκηση. Η νηστεία και η δίαιτα έχουν κοινά στοιχεία αλλά δεν ταυτίζονται απαραιτήτως. Τα πιό κοινά σημεία και των δύο είναι η θέληση και η η επιμονή του ατόμου. Various Dr. Costas G. Fountzoulas Similarities and Differences There are some things we think they mean the same thing, but they mean something different. Although sometimes, they sound the same, small differences determine their specific application and use in life. What is the difference and what is the similarity between "Democracy" and "Republic?" The word Democracy is composed from two words of the Greek language, "Demos = common man" and "state = power, rule." The word Republic is derived from two words of the Latin language, "Res = case thing" and publica = about people." Direct democracy was invented and applied in ancient Athens. A representative democracy is a system where citizens of a country vote for government representatives to handle legislation and ruling the country on their behalf. The main feature of democracy is: government by the powerful majority. In a democracy, the individual, or any group of individuals that make up a minority, have no or minimal protection against the unlimited power of the majority. Republic is defined as a constitutionally limited government of the representative type, created by a written constitution, which was approved by the people (electorate), which can be modified only by the people. Its responsibilities are divided between three separate services, executive, legislative and judicial. Historically, the first Republic was created in Massachusetts in Diet is derived from the Greek verb the verb "diaetasthae" = pass my life; Fasting is derived from the German word fasten, and it means to hold firmly, "holding to observance". Most religions use periods of fasting as proof of faith or repentance and it is an opportunity for a spiritual meditation and reflection. Fasting is defined as abstinence from some foods, usually meat and dairy products and/or alcoholic beverages for a long time. Overall, Orthodox Christians should abstain from these foods for about 6 months per year. Diet is the deliberate selection of food to control body weight or nutrient intake. The diet is usually combined with physical exercise for effective results. Fasting and diet have common parts but they are not necessarily identical. The most common points of both are the will and perseverance of the individual to abstain voluntarily from beloved food for some time.

24 Hellenic University Club Christmas Dinner Dance ~ December 16, 2017

25 Holy Trinity Food Pantry As we deliver food to the various food closets scattered among our city, we see the poverty first hand. An ABC newscaster recently headlined his newscast by quoting alarming figures and also alerting his listeners that food closets will be very short of food as more and more Americans depend on them for their only meal! In order to accommodate everyone who needs food and not be turned away, these city-wide food closets depend on donations from people like you and me. Please continue to bring in your food donations and when you can, double up on basic food items such as cereals, baby food, and pasta. Anything that will not spoil, such as: Canned fish, vegetables, beans, fruit, meat, soups, sugar, tea, coffee, flour, pancake mixes and syrup, cereals, pasta and sauces, baby food, formula, peanut butter and jelly, apple sauce, crackers, cookies ~ anything that will not spoil. Our present economy is bringing more and more people to the food pantries around our city for their daily meals. Please continue to fill our bins so that we can feed those in need for, as Orthodox Christians, we are to share our many blessings with the less fortunate. When you go food shopping, buy and extra can or two so that those in need are never turned away. January 12th at the Emmanuel Dining Room East The Ganiaris Family sponsored and served this dining room on Friday, January 12th, in loving memory of their father, Fr. Stamatios Ganiaris, honoring the day that would have been his 90th birthday. Dimitra Pappoulis and Tina Ganiaris worked in the kitchen, serving 90 men, women and children a nice warm luncheon meal. The diners enjoyed some extra treats to celebrate the new year. We thank them all for giving of their time and charity to this great organization! We look forward to serving again on Monday, February 12th with the new host and sponsor for this month. All are welcome to help serve on the 12th of every month! We sincerely thank all the individuals and organizations who generously give of their time and charity to this dining room and ministry! Various groups and individuals from our church donate the food and host the luncheon meal at the 3rd and Walnut St location. New sponsors are needed to fill a few months, so if you would like to become a part of this worthy service project with your family, friends or church organization, please contact Nikkie Tsakataras at or Tina Ganiaris at for more information.

26 Altar Guild News Lent begins on February 19th and there are many beautiful services that require wreaths and flowers. If you would like to donate toward these functions, please use the form below or contact Evie Fournaris or Joanne Tarabicos. I will be supplying a list in the March Bulletin. The Icon booth will be open on the 2nd Sunday of each month, the next date is February 11th. If you need to purchase an item, contact Evie Fournaris or Joanne Tarabicos. Members on duty: Evie Fournaris, Helen Kirifides, Stacey Koninis, Mary Mantzavinos, Steve Nicholas, Dimitra Pappoulis, an Joanne Tarabicos. For your convenience, please use the form below Name Telephone Reserve Date Special Occasion: Amount Enclosed $ Make checks payable to "Holy Trinity Altar Guild". Mail to: Stacy Koninis, 2602 Brightwell Drive, Wilmington, DE May we publish in the Monthly Bulletin Yes No WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROUS SUPPORT!!!

27 New Years Eve Gala! December 31, 2017 ` Happy New Year! Hronia Polla! A great time was had by all!!

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31 IT S ALMOST DOLMADES TIME 2018 Festival Preparation will start soon! Think about what Time ~ Talent ~ or ~ Treasure you can offer! No experience necessary - we will teach you all you need to know!! Look in weekly bulletins for Prep start dates and times! 2015 DOLMADES PREP TEAM!!

32 February 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Presentation of our Lord 8:30am Orthros /Divine Liturgy FAST 3 4 Sunday of the Prodigal Son 8:30am Orthros/ Divine Liturgy Sunday School Godparent s Sunday 5 Metropolis Wide Clergy Retreat, St Demetrios, Wildwood, NJ 6 6pm BBall Practice 6:30pm AHEPA Board Meeting Metropolis Wide Clergy Retreat, St Demetrios, Wildwood, NJ 7 12:30pm Bible Study 5:30pm Greek School 6pm Choir Metropolis Wide Clergy Retreat, St Demetrios, Wildwood, NJ FAST 8 12pm Heart Gathering 9 FAST 10 1st Saturday of Souls 8:30am Orthros /Divine Liturgy Memorials 11 Judgement Sunday 8:30am Orthros/ Divine Liturgy Sunday School SS Teachers Meeting (Dairy permitted all week) 12 St. Christos the Martyr 8:30am Orthros /Divine Liturgy Name Day of Fr. Christos 12pm Emmanuel Dining Room 13 6pm BBall Practice 7pm AHEPA Meeting 7pm UD Catholic Chapel 14 12:30pm Bible Study 5:30pm Greek School 6pm Choir FAST 15 7pm PC Meeting 16 FAST 17 2nd Saturday of Souls 8:30am Orthros /Divine Liturgy Memorials GOYA BB Tournament & Dance 18 Forgiveness Sunday 8:30am Orthros/ Divine Liturgy Sunday School Vespers Service of Forgiveness follows the Divine Liturgy GOYA BB Tournament 19 Clean Monday Lent Begins 6pm Compline STRICT FAST 20 6pm BBall Practice 7pm UD Catholic Chapel 21 12:30pm Bible Study 5:30pm Greek School 6pm Presanctified Liturgy FAST pm 1st Salutations to the Theotokos Parish Level Oratorical Festival following service 24 3rd Saturday of Souls 8:30am Orthros / Divine Liturgy Memorials 2pm Philoptochos Tea Social FAST 25 Sunday of Orthodoxy 8:30am Orthros/ Divine Liturgy Sunday School Procession with Icons Philoptochos Tray for Metropolis 26 6pm Compline 27 6pm BBall Practice 6:30pm DOP Meeting 7pm UD Catholic Chapel 28 12:30pm Bible Study 5:30pm Greek School 6pm Presanctified Liturgy

33 Φεβρουαρίου2018 Κυριακή Δευτέρα Τρίτη Τετάρτη Πέμπτη Παρασκευή Σάββατο 1 2 Υπαπαντή του Κυρίου Ημών Ιησού Χριστού 8:30πμ Όρθρος /Θεία Λειτουργία 3 ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ 4 Κυριακή του Ασώτου 8:30πμ Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία Κατηχητικό Κυριακή Αναδόχων (Νονών) 5 Ευρεία ΜητρόπολιςΑπ όσυρση Κληρικών, Άγιος Δημήτριος, Wildwood, NJ 6 6μμ Πρακτική Μπ. Μπ. 6:30μμ Συνάντηση Συμβ. ΑΗΕΠΑ Ευρεία Μητρόπολις Απόσυρση Κληρικών, Άγιος Δημήτριος, Wildwood, NJ 7 12:30μμ Μελέτη Βίβλου 5:30μμ Ελληνικό Σχολείο 6μμ Χορωδία Ευρεία Μητρόπολις Απόσυρση Κληρικών, Άγιος Δημήτριος, Wildwood, NJ ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ 8 12μμ Αειθαλείς Νέοι 9 ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ 10 1ο Ψυχοσάββατο Ιωάννη Βαπτιστή 8:30πμ Όρθρος /Θεία Λειτουργία 11 Κυριακή της Κρίσεως ΤΗΣ ΑΠΟΚΡΕΩ 8:30πμ Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία Κατηχητικό Συνάντηση διδασκόντων Κατηχητικού 12 Άγιος Χρήστου 8:45πμ Όρθρος 10πμ Θεία Λειτουργία Ονομαστική Εορτή Πατέρα Χρήστου 12μμ Σερβίρισμα@ Emmanuel Dining Room 13 6μμ Πρακτική Μπ. Μπ. 7μμ Συνάντηση ΑΧΕΠΑ 7μμ ΦΟΠ@ UD Catholic Chapel 14 12:30μμ Μελέτη Βίβλου 5:30μμ Ελληνικό Σχολείο 6μμ Χορωδία ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ 15 7μμ Συνάντηση Κοιν Συμβουλίου 16 ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ 17 Β!Ψυχοσάββατο Ιωάννη Βαπτιστή 8:30πμ Όρθρος /Θεία Λειτουργία Τούρναμεντ Μπ.Μπ. GOYA & Χορός 18 Κυριακή Συγχωρήσεως Της Τυροφάγου 8:30πμ Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία Κατηχητικό Εσπερινός Συγχωρήσεως μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία Τούρναμεντ Μπ.Μπ. GOYA 19 Καθαρά Δευτέρα Αρχίζει η Σαρακοστή 6μμ Απόδειπνο ΑΥΣΤΗΡΗ ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ 20 6μμ Πρακτική Μπ. Μπ. 7μμ ΦΟΠ@ UD Catholic Chapel 21 12:30μμ Μελέτη Βίβλου 5:30μμ Ελληνικό Σχολείο 6μμ Προηγιουσμένη Λειτουργία ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ μμ Α! Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου Ορατορικό Φεστιβάλ Επιπέδου Κοινότητας με τα τηε Λειουργία ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ 24 Γ!Ψυχοσάββατο Ιωάννη Βαπτιστή 8:30πμ Όρθρος /Θεία Λειτουργία 2μμ Τσάι Μελών φιλοπτώχου 25 Κυριακή Ορθοδοξίας 8:30πμ Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία Κατηχητικό Περιφορά Εικόνων Δίσκος Φιλοπτώχου για την Μητρόπολη 26 6μμ Απόδειπνο 27 6μμ Πρακτική Μπ. Μπ. 6:30pm DOP Meeting 7μμ ΦΟΠ@ UD Catholic Chapel 28 12:30μμ Μελέτη Βίβλου 5:30μμ Ελληνικό Σχολείο 6μμ Προηγιουσμένη Λειτουργία

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