Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 900 6th Street Sioux City, Iowa 51101 Www.holytrinity.ia.goarch.org Church Office Rev. Fr. Dimitri Tobias, Proistamenos Telephone: 712-255-5559 847-558-9849 Office Fax: 712-255-1837 Fr.dimitri.tobias@gmail.com Parish Council President: Maria Schultz Today: Sunday, November 24, 2013 Memorial for Eustratios Foundoulakis (25 Years) Ketchelos Baptisms 2:00 p.m. 2nd Basket: Emergency Outreach Saints and Feasts: 13th Sunday of Luke Our Holy Father Clement, Pope of Rome Peter, Archbishop of Alexandria Hermogenes, the Martyr Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple ABRAHAM S PANTRY: This Week WE ARE ASKING FOR CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES! Please donate! Foods from Abraham s Pantry is distributed to the local Food Pantries to feed the poor. Check the expiration Date!!! Abraham served the best he had. If we would not eat it, why should we expect someone else to risk getting sick? Prosforo offered by: English Epistle Reader: Greek Epistle Reader: Coffee Hour sponsored by: The Foundoulakis Family & Andreana Kjos Andreana Kjos Pete Bovis The Foundoulakis Family

The First Antiphon (Ps. 102) Verse 1. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Verse 2. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits. Verse 3. The Lord has prepared his throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. The Second Antiphon (Ps. 145) Verse 1. Praise the Lord, O my soul: while I live I will praise the Lord; while I have any being, I will praise my God. Verse 2. Blessed are those whose helper is the God of Jacob; whose hope is in the Lord their God. Verse 3. The Lord will be king forever: your God, O Zion, will reign throughout all generations. Ἀντiφωνον A' (Ψαλμός. 102) Στίχ. α'. Εὐλόγει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον καὶ πάντα τὰ ἐντός μου τὸ ὄνομα τὸ ἅγιον αὐτοῦ. Στίχ. β' Εὐλόγει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον καὶ μὴ ἐπιλανθάνου πάσας τὰς ἀνταποδόσεις αὐτοῦ. Στίχ. γ' Κύριος ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ ἡτοίμασε τὸν θρόνον αὐτοῦ καὶ ἡ βασιλεία αὐτοῦ πάντων δεσπόζει. Ἀντiφωνον Β' (Ψαλμός. 145) Στίχ. α' Αἴνει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον αἰνέσω Κύριον ἐν τῇ ζωῇ μου, ψαλῶ τῷ Θεῷ μου ἕως ὑπάρχω. Στίχ. β' Μακάριος οὗ ὁ Θεὸς Ἰακὼβ βοηθὸς αὐτοῦ, ἡ ἐλπὶς αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ Κύριον τὸν Θεὸν αὐτοῦ. Στίχ. γ' Βασιλεύσει Κύριος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, ὁ Θεός σου, Σιών, εἰς γενεὰν καὶ γενεάν. The Third Antiphon (Ps. 117) Ἀντiφωνον Γ' (Ψαλμός. 117) Verse: This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the 1 st Tone Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious resurrection. Hymns of the Day Στίχ. Αὓτη ἣ ἣμέρα Κυρίου, ἀγαλλιασώμεθα καί εὐφρανθῶμεν ἐν αὓτη Απολυτίκιον Αναστάσιμον Ήχος πλ. α Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτ ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Apolytikion of the Feast in the Fourth Tone Today is the prelude of God's pleasure and the proclamation of man's salvation. The Virgin is clearly made manifest in the temple of God and foretells Christ to all. Let us also cry out to her with mighty voice, "Hail, fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation." Απολυτίκιον τñς Ἑορτñς Ήχος δ' Σήμερον τής ευδοκίας Θεού τό προοίμιον, καί τής τών ανθρώπων σωτηρίας η προκήρυξις, Εν Ναώ τού Θεού τρανώς η Παρθένος δείκνυται, καί τόν Χριστόν τοίς πάσι προκαταγγέλλεται, Αυτή καί ημείς μεγαλοφώνως βοήσωμεν, Χαίρε τής οικονομίας τού Κτίστου η εκπλήρωσις. Apolytikion of the Church in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone O Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who by sending down the Holy Spirit upon them made the fishermen wise and through them illumined the world and to You the universe was ever drawn all glory to You O Lord. Seasonal Kontakion in the 4 th Tone Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. Απολυτίκιον τοῦ Ναοῦ Ήχος πλ. δ' Εύλογητός εἶ Χριστὲ ὁ Θεος ἡμῶν ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἁναδείξας καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον καὶ δι αὐτῶν τῆν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα Σοι. Κοντάκιον Ηχος δ Ο καθαρώτατος ναός τού Σωτήρος, η πολυτίμητος παστάς καί Παρθένος, τό Ιερόν θησαύρισμα τής δόξης τού Θεού, σήμερον εισάγεται, εν τώ οίκω Κυρίου, τήν χάριν συνεισάγουσα, τήν εν Πνευματι θείω, ήν ανυμνούσιν Άγγελοι Θεού, Αύτη υπάρχει σκηνή επουράνιος.

THE EPISTLE / Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18 Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 1. Psalm 11.7,1 You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us. Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed. BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18 Προκείμενον. Ἦχος πλ α. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 11.7,1 Σὺ Κύριε, φυλάξαις ἡμᾶς καὶ διατηρήσαις ἡμᾶς. Στίχ. Σῶσον με, Κύριε, ὅτι ἐκλέλοιπεν ὅσιος. Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.

THE HOLY GOSPEL / ΤΟ ΘΕΙΟΝ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ The Gospel of Luke 18:18-27 At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For 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." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18.18-27 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἄρχων λέγων διδάσκαλε ἀγαθέ, τί ποιήσας ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσω; εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Ιησοῦς τί με λέγεις ἀγαθόν; οὐδεὶς ἀγαθὸς εἰ μὴ εἷς ὁ Θεός. τὰς ἐντολὰς οἶδας μὴ μοιχεύσῃς, μὴ φονεύσῃς, μὴ κλέψῃς, μὴ ψευδομαρτυρήσῃς, τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν μητέρα σου. ὁ δὲ εἶπε ταῦτα πάντα ἐφυλαξάμην ἐκ νεότητός μου. ἀκούσας δὲ ταῦτα ὁ Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ ἔτι ἕν σοι λείπει πάντα ὅσα ἔχεις πώλησον καὶ διάδος πτωχοῖς, καὶ ἕξεις θησαυρὸν ἐν οὐρανῷ, καὶ δεῦρο ἀκολούθει μοι. ὁ δὲ ἀκούσας ταῦτα περίλυπος ἐγένετο ἦν γὰρ πλούσιος σφόδρα. ἰδὼν δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ Ιησοῦς περίλυπον γενόμενον εἶπε πῶς δυσκόλως οἱ τὰ χρήματα ἔχοντες εἰσελεύσονται εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ! εὐκοπώτερον γάρ ἐστι κάμηλον διὰ τρυμαλιᾶς ῥαφίδος εἰσελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰσελθεῖν. εἶπον δὲ οἱ ἀκούσαντες καὶ τίς δύναται σωθῆναι; ὁ δὲ εἶπε τὰ ἀδύνατα παρὰ ἀνθρώποις δυνατὰ παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ ἐστιν.

Treasurers Report: Financial condition of Holy Trinity? NOT GOOD!!! In November of 2013 the parish council approved the operating budget for 2014 and presented this budget along with other financial information to the General Assembly on November 10, 2013. The reports outlined our budget, past and present operating results and our current fund balances. There were also graphs showing where our operating dollars come from and how they are used, as well as a graph showing the year in which we run out of money under various scenarios. Facts: Our 2014 operating budget, which is based on historical results and future expectations, results in a $16,000 LOSS for the year. There is virtually no discretionary spending in this budget. I.e. Only essential items are included in the budget. During 2013 we lost our single largest donor ($ equivalent to about 6 average families) We were assigned a new priest in 2013 but that did NOT increase our costs. It is physically impossible and unhealthy for the parish to under take any more fundraising activities. We already host two diners, a festival, and a booth at a city music festival. We will run out of money in 6 years if we sustain a $16,000 loss each year. Every Steward needs to INCREASE their commitment by $5 per week to cover the shortfall. Course of Action: Effective immediately, the Parish Council has implemented a spending freeze on all items that are not essential to the activities of the parish and we expect affiliated organizations to do the same. What this means to you is that we will NOT solicit funds for any purchase unless it meets the criteria outlined below. We will, however, focus all of our effort on building our Stewardship program to cover the budgeted shortfall. All purchase requests for items not specifically covered in the operating budget will be required to have the approval of the Parish Council. The Parish Council will use the criteria to the right when considering approval of purchases and we will do everything possible to cut costs for items in the budget. This includes comparing no less than three bids for comparable work, certifying that such work is absolutely necessary and cannot be put off, and researching the work to make sure the right work is done for our church. We welcome all ideas on ways to increase revenue or cut costs. If you have any ideas, questions, or would like more information, please contact Dean Karras @ 712-898-7007. Leave a message if no answer and I will get back to you. Purchase Criteria Checklist: Is the purchase Necessary to maintain the integrity of the building or prevent further damage? Necessary to cure a safety issue? Essential to effectively serve the community? Will the purchase Increase Stewardship? *How? Provide a payback? *How? *How long?

Holy Trinity Sunday School Presents: Saint Nicholas Gift Project Sunday, December 8 th All Sunday School children (Preschool High School) bring a wrapped gift (value between $5 - $10 and labeled Boy or girl with the Grade ) to church on Sunday, December 8th Following communion, church school children will meet in the Fellowship Hall with their teachers for a short group lesson about St. Nicholas Sunday school children will be escorted back up to church to lay their gifts at the icon of St. Nicholas The gifts will be blessed and distributed to area orthodox and civic charities The Children will remain on the solea and sing some Christmas carols with Fr. Dimitri If you are interested in helping with the St. Nicholas Gift Project, please contact Fr. Dimitri

All through the month of December the Tree of Love will be up in the Fellowship Hall. On the tree you will find angles of boys and girls who are in need this Christmas. On the Angels you will find a code. Please write that code on the wrapped gift. We appreciate your generosity this Christmas and all through the year!

Philoptochos Christmas Potluck Lenten Luncheon Sunday, December 8th 2:00 p.m. At the home of Janet Antonopoulos 4534 Perry Way A $5.00 donation for the Theotokos Fund is appreciated. The Ladies Philoptochos will have a Christmas Gift Exchange. If you would like to participate, please bring a $10.00 gift! ANYONE NEEDING A RIDE, PLEASE CONTACT: Mary Baryo or Mary Sharp 490-3555 204-2445 Festival of Trees Giving Tree Trees are available to see from November 25th-December 4th The trees will be auctioned on December 5th starting at 6:30 p.m. The Siouxland Paramedics and Emergency Responders will be the beneficiaries of this auction.

Upcoming Parish Events Monday November 25 9:00 am Orthros of St. Katherine St. Katherine Tuesday November 26 Wednesday November 27 Thursday November 28 Thanksgiving Friday November 29 Saturday November 30 9:00 am Orthros of St. Andrew St. Andrew 2:00 pm GOYA BOWLING Sunday December 1 8:30 am Agiasmos Servics 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy We Knead You Ministry ; following Divine Liturgy December Recipe: VASILOPITA Please Call Janet Antonopoulos at 253-6177 or email yianaa@aol.com to let them know you are coming!

24 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 25 9:00 am Orthros of St. Katherine St. Katherine 26 27 28 Thanksgiving 29 30 Feast of Archons 9:00 am Orthros of St. Andrew St. Andrew Entrance of the Theotokos 6:00 pm Esperinos of the 17 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 18 19 6:00 pm Byzantine Music Practice 7:00 pm Choir Practice 5:30 pm Greek Dance Practice 6:00 pm GOYA 20 4:30 pm Greek School 21 22 23 9:00 am Orthros the Entrance of the Theotokos 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Calendar of events 10 General Assembly 9:00 am Orthros of St. 11 Veterans Day 9:00 am Sunday Orthros Menas 10:00 am Divine Liturgy St. Menas 12 9:00 am Orthros St. John the Merciful 6:00 pm Byzantine Music Practice 7:00 pm Choir Practice 13 9:00 am Orthros St. John Chrysostom 4:30 pm Greek School 5:30 pm Greek Dance Practice 14 15 6:30 pm OPA Bowling 9:00 am Orthros Ss. Philip and Gregory Palamas 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 16 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends Grecian Dinner Church Tours 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 4 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting 5 Election Day 6 6:00 pm Youth & Family NIGHT 7 8:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 8 9:00 am Orthros of the Synaxis of the Archangels the Synaxis of the Archangels 9 9:00 am Orthros of St. Nectarios St. Nectarios SS. Cosmas & Damian 5:00 pm Hall Setup Tables and Chairs 5:00 pm Souvlakia Skewering 8:30 am Agiasmos Service 9:00 am Orthros FEAST DAY of PHILOPTO- CHOS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 BREAD DAY PREP WEEK SKEWER DAY 2 Am Hall Setup Table Decoration FETA/PITA DAY KITCHEN PREP PREP WEEK 12:00 pm Carry Out Bread & Baklava Holy Trinity GOC November 2013

We need Coffee Hour Sponsors! Does a loved one have a name day, birthday, anniversary, memorial coming up? Why not honor that loved one by Sponsoring the Coffee Hour in his/her/their honor? Check the Coffee Hour Section of the Website to see open days Church Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Tue., Wed. & Thurs. Fr. Dimitri will be in the office more than these times, but for ease of appointments, these are the times the office will be