HOLY TRINITY. December 2014. Volume 45 Issue 12. The Nativity of Our Lord, Great God, and Savior Jesus Christ (December 25)

HOLY TRINITY December 2014 Volume 45 Issue 12 The Nativity of Our Lord, Great God, and Savior Jesus Christ (December 25) ΑΓΙΑ ΤΡΙΑΣ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Wilmington, Delaware

The Official Publication of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19806 / Telephone: (302) 654-4446 Fax: (302) 654-4204 Church Office Email 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 - you may call Fr. Christos @ (717) 701-1971 Susan Kelleher, Church Secretary 384-7805 (home) Anargyros Liparos, Protopsaltis 654-4446 2014 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS George Rassias, President - (610) 322-3200 Tom Diamanty, First Vice President - (302) 562-3850 Georgia Halakos, Second Vice President - (302) 379-4335 James Maravelias, Parish Council Treasurer - (302) 388-0873 Tom Karas, Assistant Treasurer - (302) 234-9090 John Koninis II, Parish Council Secretary - (302) 535-1344 Yvonne Tsavalas, Assistant Secretary (302) 540-2891 593-6433 Constantine Caras Michael Kirifides 897-9429 475-5035 Emmanuel Fournaris Louis Novakis(610) 358-3544 764-2223 Tom Hatzis John Pennias 530-1517 (856) 678-3169 Vickie Karakasidis Catherine Stathakis750-9381 Parish Council Meetings - 2nd Thursday of every month @ 7PM CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS 379-4335 Philoptochos Georgia Halakos, President (856)678-4924 Sunday School Maroula Haralambidis, Co-Director 293-1127 Sunday School Amalea Rassias, Co-Director 984-2456 GOYA Pauline Raisis, President 475-1955 JOY Julie Tsakumis 384-2405 HOPE Hillary Raptis 478-7864 Choir Anthony Pantelopulos, Director 562-5151 The Young @ Heart Club Peter Xarhoulakos, President 530-1517 Greek School John Pennias, Director 798-3052 St. Elpida George Righos (609) 456-3206 Terpsichorean Dance Troupes Harry Malapetsas 475-7672 Altar Guild Helen Doukakis, President 633-1112 Editorial Staff Dr. Costas Fountzoulas 655-2252 / 764-2183 Emmanuel Dining Room East Nikkie Tsakataras & Tina Ganiaris King 897-1029 Holy Trinity Food Pantry Steve Nicholas 798-3052 / 239-6140 Adult Bible Study George Righos & John Lazare AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS 540-1805 AHEPA George Hantzandreou, President 764-7278 Daughters of Penelope Gale Kostas, President 652-1779 Hellenic University Club Stephen Karakasidis, President Holy Trinity Website Address: www.holytrinitywilmington.org ALL ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE BY THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH. THESE ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN BE DROPPED OFF, EMAILED, FAXED OR U. S. MAIL.

Father Christos Message DON'T FORGET JESUS It is difficult being a teenager in this society. Today's youth are exposed to more evil and dangerous ideas than any comparable age group in the history of the Western world. The latest youth report from "Focus on the Family" relates the following:" Dogging teenagers like hungry wolves are those who would exploit them for financial gain, including drug pushers, movie and television producers, sex abusers, abortion providers and rock junkies. They are also pursued by those who would use them to revolutionize the culture, including homosexual activists, New Age gurus, Planned Parenthood types and the more radical leaders of the National Education Association." That's the bad news. The Good News is that this month is Christmas, when the Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin to save us and to deliver us from the above evils of this world. We do not have to believe the lies of those who have been tempted by the evil one. We do not have to fall victim to the deception of this anti-christian atmosphere. Christ has come to show us the way and the truth. Christmas is the time when we are thankful that the Child who was born of the Virgin Mary in the little and unpopular city of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago was not just a human Child but He is also God. This mystery may be difficult to understand, but it s the real truth of Christmas, and it s the reason why Christians rejoice and praise God during this blessed nativity season: Again, the eternal God has become one of us, so that we may be eternal! As you have already noticed our contemporary culture will try very hard to make us forget about the Incarnation of Christ and the truth of Christmas. DO NOT BE FOOLED! Don't fall in the net of forgetfulness this season. REMEMBER HIM! REMEMBER JESUS! Remember Him by helping others. Remember Him in prayer and fasting. Remember Him every Sunday. Remember His sacrifice for you by humbly approaching the Chalice of Salvation and being united with the Body and Blood of Christ Himself. As your parish priest I urge you, during this Nativity season do not look at the pleasures and distractions of the world but rather like the Magi focus at the star that leads to your Savior. Don't forget Jesus! ΜΗΝ ΞΕΧΝΑΤΕ ΤΟΝ ΙΗΣΟΥ Είναι δύσκολο να είναι ένας έφηβος σε αυτήν την κοινωνία. Η σημερινή νεολαία είναι εκτεθειμένη στις πιο κακές και επικίνδυνες ιδέες από οποιαδήποτε αντίστοιχα ηλικιακή ομάδα στην ιστορία του δυτικού κόσμου. Η τελευταία έκθεση της νεολαίας από το «Εστίαση στην Οικογένεια" αναφέρει τα εξής: "Εκείνοι που ακολουθούν τους εφήβους σαν πεινασμένοι λύκοι είναι αυτοί που θα τους εκμεταλλευθούν για οικονομικό κέρδος, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των εμπόρων ναρκωτικών, ταινιών και τηλεοπτικών παραγωγών, παιδεραστών, οι πάροχοι των αμβλώσεων και ροκ τοξικομανείς. Επίσης ακολουθούνται από εκείνους που θα τα χρησιμοποιήσουν για να φέρουν την επανάσταση του πολιτισμού, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των ομοφυλόφιλων ακτιβιστών, γκουρού της Νέας Εποχής, τύπους Οικογενειακού Προγραμματισμού και τους πλέον ριζοσπαστικούς ηγέτες της Ενώσεως Εθνικής Εκπαιδεύσεως." Αυτά είναι τα κακά νέα. Τα καλά νέα είναι ότι αυτό το μήνα είναι τα Χριστούγεννα, όταν ο Υιός του Θεού, Υιός της Παρθένου ενσαρκώθηκε για να μας σώση και να μας απελευθερώση από τα παραπάνω δεινά αυτού του κόσμου. Δεν πρέπει να πιστεύουμε τα ψέματα όσων έχουν μπει στον πειρασμό από τον πονηρό. Δεν πρέπει να πέσουμε θύμα αυτής της εξαπατήσεως της αντι-χριστιανικής ατμόσφαιρας. Ο Χριστός έχει έρθει για να μας δείξη τον δρόμο και την αλήθεια. Τα Χριστούγεννα είναι η στιγμή πού είμαστε ευγνώμονες ότι το παιδί που γεννήθηκε από την Παρθένο Μαρία στη μικρή και άγνωστη πόλη της Βηθλεέμ πριν από 2.000 χρόνια δεν ήταν απλά μόνο ένα ανθρώπινο Παιδί, αλλά ήταν επίσης και Θεός. Ίσως είναι δύσκολο να καταλάβουμε αυτό το μυστήριο, αλλά είναι η πραγματική αλήθεια των Χριστουγέννων, και αυτός είναι ο λόγος για τον οποίο οι Χριστιανοί χαίρονται και δοξάζουν τον Θεό κατά τη διάρκεια αυτής της ευλογημένης εποχής της γεννήσεως. Και πάλι, ο αιώνιος Θεός έχει γίνει ένας από εμάς, έτσι ώστε εμείς να μπορούμε να είμεθα αιώνιοι! Όπως έχετε ήδη παρατηρήσει ο σύγχρονος πολιτισμός μας θα προσπαθήση πολύ σκληρά να μας κάνη να ξεχάσουμε την Ενσάρκωση του Χριστού και την αλήθεια των Χριστουγέννων. ΜΗΝ ΞΕΓΕΛΑΣΘΗΤΕ! Μην πέσετε στο δίκτυ της λήθης αυτή την περίοδο. ΝΑ ΤΟΝ ΘΥΜΩΣΑΣΤΕ! ΝΑ ΘΥΜΑΣΤΕ ΤΟΝ ΙΗΣΟΥ! Θυμηθείτε Τον, βοηθώντας τους άλλους. Θυμηθείτε Τον στην προσευχή και τη νηστεία. Θυμηθείτε Τον κάθε Κυριακή. Θυμηθείτε τη θυσία Του για εσένα πλησιάζοντας ταπεινά το Δισκοπότηρο της Σωτηρίας ενώνοντας έτσι με το Σώμα και το Αίμα του ίδιου του Χριστού. Ως ιερέας της ενορίας σας σας παροτρύνω, κατά την διάρκεια αυτής της περιόδου των Χριστουγέννων να μην ατενίσετε τις απολαύσεις και τους περισπασμούς του κόσμου, αλλά μάλλον, όπως οι Μάγοι να επικεντρωθήτε στο αστέρι που οδηγεί στον Σωτήρα σας. Μην ξεχάσετε τον Ιησού!

Dear Parishioners, I hope you enjoyed a terrific Thanksgiving and are welcoming a joyous Christmas Season. In the spirit of this season of giving, Holy Trinity has kicked off a busy season with its philanthropic endeavors. The Daughters of Penelope recently hosted their annual Fashion Show to benefit The Ministry of Caring and their charities. Our GOYA participated in a Youth Service Project on November 22 nd with the other parishes of the Delaware Valley donating food to be distributed to the Food Bank of Delaware. The Sunday School has initiated a food drive here with its donations to be managed by our Food Pantry. Finally, our Philoptochos Society has once again undertaken to present the Parish Christmas Card which directly benefits local Philoptochos Charities, and I ask that all parishioners contribute to this worthy project. There are, of course, several activities on the calendar this month including: Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon - Saturday, December 6 GOYA Christmas Retreat @ Annunciation, Elkins Park, PA Saturday, December 13 Hellenic University Club Scholarship Christmas Event Saturday, December 13 Greek School Brunch with Santa Sunday, December 14 AHEPA Christmas Event - Tuesday, December 16 Special General Assembly Wednesday, December 17 GOYA Christmas Trip to St Basil s Academy Saturday, December 20 HOPE/JOY Service Project - Saturday, December 20 Sunday School Christmas Pageant and Philoptochos Communion Breakfast Sunday, December 21 Please make every effort to support these endeavors. Parents, please prioritize your schedules so that you can ensure your children are a part of these important Christmas events culminating with our Sunday School Pageant. In the midst of the approaching winter, we have accomplished much with our facilities of late. We will be having a Special General Assembly this month to update you on the masonry restoration regarding our Church. We are near completion of much needed work updating outdated and suboptimal exterior electrical components. We are insulating and placing a new roof on the exterior storage unit located in the rear of the Hall that houses valuable Festival equipment. I wish you and your families a blessed Christmas Season and hope you are able to enjoy the true spirit of the holidays by partaking in many beautiful services and (spiritually) preparing yourselves to welcome the birth of our Lord and Savior. George Rassias President's Message Αγαπητοί Ενορίτες, Ελπίζω να είχατε μια θαυμάσια Ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών και να καλωσορίζετε μία χαρούμενη περίοδο των Χριστουγέννων. Στο πνεύμα αυτής της περιόδου του δίνοντας, η Αγία Τριάς έχει ξεκίνησει μια πολυάσχολη εποχή με τους φιλανθρωπικούς στόχους της. Οι Θυγατέρες της Πηνελόπης παρείχαν προσφάτως την ετήσια επίδειξη μόδας τους, προς όφελος της Υπηρεσιάς Πρόνοιας και των φιλανθρωπιών τους. Η GOYA μας συμμετείχε σε μία Υπηρεσία Νέων Έργων για την 22 αν Νοεμβρίου μαζί με τις άλλες ενορίες της κοιλάδας του Delaware δωρίζοντας τρόφιμα τα οποία θα διανεμηθούν στην Τράπεζα Τροφίμων του Delaware. Το Κατηχητικό Σχολείο έχει ξεκινήσει έναν έρανο συλλογής τροφίμων εδώ τις δωρεές του οποίου διαχειρίζεται η Αποθήκευση Τροφίμων. Τέλος, η Φιλόπτωχός μας έχει για μια άλλη μια φορά ανέλαβει να παρουσιάση την Χριστουγεννιάτικη Κάρτα της Ενορίας προς άμεσο όφελος των τοπικών Φιλανθρωπικών Οργανώσεων, και ζητώ ότι όλοι οι ενορίτες να συμβάλουν σε αυτό το αξιόλογο έργο. Υπάρχουν, βέβαια, πολλές άλλες δραστηριότητες στο ημερολόγιο αυτό το μήνα, συμπεριλαμβανομένων: Χριστουγεννιάτικο Γεύμα Φιλοπτώχου - Σάββατο, 6 Δεκ. GOYA Απόσυρση Χριστουγέννων @ Ευαγγελισμό, Elkins Park, PA - 13η Δεκεμβρίου Χοροεσπερίδα Υποτροφιών Ελληνικής Πανεπιστημιακής Λέσχης - Σάββατο, 13 Δεκεμβρίου Γεύμα Ελληνικού Σχολείου με τον Αη Βασίλη - Κυριακή, 14 Δεκεμβρίου Χριστουγεννιάτικη Εκδήλωση ΑΧΕΠΑ - Τρίτη, 16 Δεκ. Έκτακτη Γενική Συνέλευση - Τετάρτη 17 Δεκεμβρίου Χριστουγεννιάτικο Εκδρομή GOYA στην Ακαδημία Αγίου Βασιλείου - Σάββατο 20 Δεκεμβρίου Υπηρεσία Έργου ΕΛΠΙΔΑ/ΧΑΡΑ - Σάββατο 20 Δεκεμβρίου Χριστουγεννιάτικα καλλιστεία Κατηχητικού Σχολείου και Πρωινό Κοινωνίας Φιλοπτώχου - Κυριακή, 21 Δεκεμβρίου Παρακαλώ να καταβάλετε κάθε δυνατή προσπάθεια να στηρίξετε αυτές τις προσπάθειες. Γονείς παρακαλώ να προγραμματίσετε τις προτεραιότητές σας ώστε να μπορέσετε να διασφαλίσετε ότι τα παιδιά σας θα είναι ένα μέρος αυτών των σημαντικών εκδηλώσεων με αποκορύφωμα τα Καλλιστεία των Χριστουγέννων του Κατηχητικού. Εν μέσω του πλησιάζοντος χειμώνα, καταφέραμε πολλά με τις εγκαταστάσεις μας τελευταίως. Αυτόν το μήνα θα έχουμε μία Γενική Συνέλευση για να σας ενημερώσουμε σχετικά με την αποκατάσταση της τοιχοποιίας της Εκκλησίας μας. Είμαστε κοντά στην ολοκλήρωση του απαραιτήτων έργων ανανεώσεως του πεπαλαιωμένων εξωτερικών ηλεκτρολογικών εγκατστάσεων. Μονώνουμε και τοποθετούμε νέα στέγη της εξωτερικής μονάδα αποθηκέυσεως που βρίσκεται στο πίσω μέρος της Κοιοτικής Αίθουσας η οποιά στεγάζει πολύτιμο εξοπλισμό του Φεστιβάλ. Έυχομαι σε εσάς και τις οικογένειές σας να έχετε μία ευλογημένη περίοδο των Χριστουγέννων και ελπίζω να μπορέσετε να απολαύσετε το αληθινό πνεύμα των εορτών μετέχοντας σε πολλές όμορφες υπηρεσίες προετοιμαζόμενοι πνευματικώς για να υποδεχθήτε την γέννηση του Κυρίου και Σωτήρα μας. Γιώργος Ρασσιάς

Holy Trinity Altar Servers Coordinator: To Be Announced ST. BASIL & ST. CHRYSOSTOM TEAM LEADERS Matthew Christofidis & Panagiotis Tzinoudis MEMBERS: Chris Coulaloglou Theodore Fessaras Constantinos Fournaris Nicholas Gianelos Larry Kirifides Constantine Krikelis Niko Marinis Markos Zerefos Yianni Zerefos When you are scheduled to serve you should be in the Altar Area ready to serve by 9:45AM. Please wear appropriate attire long pants, shirt, tie, black or brown shoes (NO SHORTS OR GYM SHOES ALLOWED). Your hair must be combed, teeth brushed, and hands washed. When you enter the Altar Area, please have your robe blessed by the priest with the words, It is time to serve the Lord, Father Bless. If you are receiving the blessing from the Metropolitan it is, Master Bless. During the service, please remember that people are watching you. Please do not talk unnecessarily or make unnecessary movements. Listen directly to your Captain, or the priest. When you leave, please hang up your robe in the Altar Boy Closet. If you have any questions, first speak with the Captain. If you need further information, please speak with the Priest. Wanted Voices to join the Choir No Experience Necessary All you need is a voice and a love for the Lord our God. Please come and join us as we lift our voices to the Lord. Help us to fill the sanctuary with joyful noise! Choir Practice on Wednesday Nights @ 6pm O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1

Dear Parishioners, GREEK LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY St. Agape Chapter We have a very busy month in December. We begin with our Christmas Luncheon on December 6 th at Wilmington Country Club. (see the flyer in this bulletin). We hope you will join us for the fun and fellowship. We will be having a holiday raffle with proceeds to benefit the Ministry of Caring Hope Houses. Our ladies will be baking bread and koulourakia over the next couple of days for Christmas baskets that will be delivered to the parishioners of our community who are home-bound or in Nursing Homes. Next we will be hosting the Annual Community Communion Breakfast on December 21 st as well as selling our delicious Christopsomo Bread. On January 11 th we will host a luncheon in the Community Center for Vasilopita Sunday. Look for more information in the Sunday Bulletins. We have begun to raise funds for the Rebuilding of the St Nicholas Shrine at Ground Zero along with our National and Metropolis Philoptochos sisters. Look for the fund raiser flyers throughout the coming year for this very worthy cause. All proceeds will benefit this initiative. We have started selling Tyropita & Spankopita during coffee hour for this cause as well. We hope to see you at these wonderful events and at Church Services this Christmas Season. Our next meeting will be a Soup & Sandwich Luncheon and is scheduled for Saturday, January 17 th. @ 12pm ~ Board Meeting will start at 11am. Please remember to bring canned goods or any non-perishable food to our meetings as we strive to help the food pantry with their on-going mission. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Georgia Halakos ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** Kollyva for Memorials Our Philoptochos Society would like to thank two of its members, Vasiliki Kromedas, for her generous offer to prepare the kollyva for any family of our community and donate the money for our Philoptochos charities, and Loula Kapordelis for helping her. The cost will be $100 which will include the Prosforon and the wine. Please allow at least a week and call Alexandra Tsaganos at 302-762-5292 who will contact Vasiliki. Order Form for Christmas Bread (Christopsomo) Now is the time to order. The Philoptochos Ladies will be making this wonderful, traditional bread on Thursday, December 18th. This makes a wonderful gift for a friend or family member ~ or ~ a lovely addition to any meal during the Christmas Season. Please use this form for your order. Bread can be picked up between 4:00 to 5:00pm on Thursday, or Sunday during Coffee Hour, after the Divine Liturgy. Cost: $12.00 Name: Phone #: # of Breads Amount enclosed: Make checks payable to Philoptochos Society and mail to: Sophia Psaltis ~ 711 Mt. Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 ~ (302) 478-5715

Please join us for our annual Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon at The Wilmington Country Club Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE on Saturday, December 14, 2014 @ 2pm Come join us as we celebrate the greatest gift ever given......the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Live Frank Sinatra Holiday Music Price: $35.00 per person Lunch will include: Salad, Flounder or Salmon, selected seasonal vegetable & potato Seasonal Dessert, Coffee & Soft Drinks Please RSVP by Monday, December 1o Questions? ~ Please call Bing Hatzis @ 302-764-2223 Make checks payable to Philoptochos Society and mail to: Name: Bing Hatzis 1723 Gunning Drive Wilmington, DE 19803 Phone #: How Many Attending Amount Enclosed Please seat me with:

Barbara the Martyr / December 4 Reading: Saint Barbara was from Heliopolis of Phoenicia and lived during the reign of Maximian. She was the daughter of a certain idolater named Dioscorus. When Barbara came of age, she was enlightened in her pure heart and secretly believed in the Holy Trinity. About this time Dioscorus began building a bath-house; before it was finished he was required to go away to attend to certain matters, and in his absence Barbara directed the workmen to build a third window in addition to the two her Father had commanded. She also inscribed the sign of the Cross with her finger upon the marble of the bath-house, leaving the saving sign cut as deeply into the marble as if it had been done with an iron too. (When the Synaxarion of Saint Barbara was written, the marble of the bath-house and the cross inscribed by Saint Barbara were still preserved, and many healings were worked there.) When Dioscorus returned, he asked why the third window had been added; Barbara began to declare to him the mystery of the Trinity. Because she refused to renounce her faith, Dioscorus tortured Barbara inhumanely, and after subjecting her to many sufferings he beheaded her with his own hands, in the year 290. Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone Let us honor the holy Barbara for, with the aid of the Cross as her weapon, she crushed the snares of the enemy, and was rescued from them like a bird. Kontakion in the Fourth Tone O noble Champion, following God who is reverently praised in Trinity, you abandoned the temples of idols. Struggling amid suffering, O Barbara, you were not overwhelmed by the threats of the tyrants, O brave One, even singing aloud, "I worship the Trinity, the one Godhead." The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos/December 9 Reading: According to the ancient tradition of the Church, since Saint Anna, the Ancestor of God, was barren, she and her husband Joachim remained without children until old age. Therefore, sorrowing over their childlessness, they besought God with a promise that, if He were to grant them the fruit of the womb, they would offer their offspring to Him as a gift. And God, hearkening to their supplication, informed them through an Angel concerning the birth of the Virgin. And thus, through God's promise, Anna conceived according to the laws of nature, and was deemed worthy to become the mother of the Mother of our Lord (see also Sept. 8). Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone Against all hope, the bonds of barrenness are loosed today. For, God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly promising that they would bear a godly maiden. He who commanded the angel to cry out to her, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you," will be born of her, the infinite One Himself, becoming man. Kontakion in the Fourth Tone Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna, wrought by God. For she bore the One who beyond comprehension conceived the Logos. Eleutherios the Holy Martyr, Bishop Illyria and his mother Anthia / December 15 Reading: This Saint had Rome as his homeland. Having been orphaned of his father from childhood, he was taken by his mother Anthia to Anicetus, the Bishop of Rome (some call him Anencletus, or Anacletus), by whom he was instructed in the sacred letters (that is, the divine Scriptures). Though still very young in years, he was made Bishop of Illyricum by reason of his surpassing virtue, and by his teachings he converted many unbelievers to Christ. However, during a most harsh persecution that was raised against the Christians under Hadrian (reigned 117-138), the Saint was arrested by the tyrants. Enduring many torments for Christ, he was finally put to death by two soldiers about the year 126. As for his Christ-loving mother Anthia, while embracing the remains of her son and kissing them with maternal affection, she was also beheaded. Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone Adorned with flowing priestly vesture and with dripping streams of blood you at once went to your Lord Christ, O blessed wise Eleftherios, annihilator of Satan. Wherefore, do not cease to intercede for those who honor your blessed struggles in faith. Kontakion in the Second Tone O venerable One, we all praise and entreat you, Eleftherios, Priest-Martyr, comeliness of Priests and exaltation of champions. Deliver from diverse dangers those fervently honoring your memory, interceding unceasingly for us all.

NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER, ARCHBISHOP OF MYRA/DECEMBER 6 Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness, and a teacher of temperance; for this cause, thou hast achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty. O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved. Kontakion in the Third Tone Saintly One, (St. Nicholas) in Myra you proved yourself a priest; for in fulfilling the Gospel of Christ, venerable One, you laid down your life for your people and saved the innocent from death. For this you were sanctified as One learned in divine grace. Reading: This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330, As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike any man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of the bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock... was written originally for Saint Nicholas. He is the patron of all travelers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time. 14,000 INFANTS (HOLY INNOCENTS) SLAIN BY HEROD IN BETHLEHEM December 29 Apolytikion in the First Tone Be entreated, O Lord, by the sufferings endured for You by the Saints, and we pray You, heal all our pain. Kontakion in the Plagal of the Second Tone When the King was born in Bethlehem, the Magi arrived from the East with gifts guided by a Star on high, but Herod was troubled and mowed down the children like wheat; for he lamented that his power would soon be destroyed. Reading: The infant-slaying Herod mentioned here is the same one that ruled at the time of Christ's Nativity. In those days, certain Magi, who were wise and noble men, perhaps even kings, set forth from the East, and came to Jerusalem, seeking the King of the Jews, Who had been born; and they said that in the East, where their homeland was, an unusual and strange star had appeared two years before, which, according to an ancient oracle (Num 24:17), was to signify the birth of some great king of the Jews. "For we have seen His star in the east," they said, "and have come to worship Him" (Matt. 2:2). Hearing these things, Herod was troubled, and the whole city together with him. Then, having inquired and been informed by the high priests and scribes of the people that, according to the prophecies, Christ was to be born in Bethlehem, he sent the Magi thither and ordered them that, when they would find the Child, to inform him, so that he also - as he affirmed - might go and worship Him. But the Magi, after they had worshipped, departed by another way to their own country by a divine command. Then Herod was wroth and sent men to slay all the infants of Bethlehem and the parts round about, from two years old and under, thinking that with them he would also certainly slay the King Who had been born. But this vain man who fought against God was mocked, since Jesus the Child, with Mary His Mother, under the protection of Joseph the Betrothed, fled into Egypt at the command of an Angel. As for those innocent infants, they became the first Martyrs slain in behalf of Christ. But their blood-thirsty executioner, the persecutor of Christ, came down with dropsy after a short time, with his members rotting and being eaten by worms, and he ended his life in a most wretched manner. Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery / Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery

"TEACHING IS A MINISTRY OF THE HEART" These words from Deuteronomy are dedicated to my devoted Catechists and to the Parents of our Students. "(18) You shall therefore lay up these words of mine, says the Lord God, in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as an ornament on your forehead, a frontlet between your eyes. (19) You shall teach them to your children, talking to them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up. (20) You shall write them on the door posts of your house and on your gates. (21)That your days and the days of your children may be multiplied in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers to give them, as long as the heavens are above the earth." Deuteronomy 11:18-21 may be the most important scriptures about teaching in the entire Holy Bible. Every parent is also a teacher. They are their children's first and most impactful teachers for they lay down principles of life. And a Sunday School teacher becomes a unique parent for he/she lay down not only principles for this life but eternal truths about the One True God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and His plan to save us. Let me explain as I break down these verses. (V18) The Lord God is saying that teachers and parents have the opportunity and the good obligation to instill in the hearts and souls of their children the very words of Holy Scripture into their thinking, into their very heart-which is the seat of the intellect- and in the soul-where the will is involved. Teachers, you have the opportunity -even for less than an hour- to counteract much of what the world is trying to teach our children. I beg you to instill in their hearts and souls the love of God; to value God as the source of all things. Now, this is very important even though it sounds as given, because if they believe that God is our creator then they will live their lives according to His will. If they believe that the earth and everything in it is a creation of God then they will value and respect it, doing everything possible to protect it and preserve it as a gift of God. If they believe that God is the creator of all mankind, beginning with Adam, they will honor all human beings as equal. And most important they will respect and love the Holy Bible as the Truth of God, inspired by Him. (V19) This verse commands us to teach our children during their daily and weekly activities. They should be taught during the routine events of everyday life. When they go to bed (lie down) read to them a Saint story; pray with them and teach them to give thanks to God; read them passages from Holy Scriptures or sing a hymn with them (children love songs). When they wake up (when they rise) remind them to do their morning prayers and ask of God to protect them throughout the day. While at home (sitting in your house-at table-in Sunday School classroom) teach them about what God expects of us and find out what is going on in their lives. And anytime you go somewhere (walking in the park) ask them to observe the greatness of God in creation from the smallest creature to a giant tree. In other words, if we want our children/students to grow into strong, wise, confident, capable, intelligent, mature Christian adults, we can't just leave their spiritual and moral development to chance. We have to take seriously our God given responsibility to teach our children. We have to work constantly and in every place to keep the 'weeds' from taking over their souls and minds. (V20) Listen to what God says to parents and teachers of His Word in this verse. Write the words of God all over. On places high and low. On the walls, on the door frames of your house and on your gates. It should be no different in the classrooms. Every Sunday School room and every child's bedroom must look like a little church decorated with holy images -icons, bible verses. What this verse is saying is that the children should have visible access to godly images, to spiritual fragrances, to the hearing of the Word of God. The Holy Bible or another spiritual Orthodox book should be next to your child's bed. The Sunday School curriculum here at Holy Trinity is Christ focused. Our teachers try their best to increase in Orthodox knowledge and ethos by personal spiritual growth and attendance at Religious Seminars conducted throughout our Metropolis. We make every effort not to waste class time with unimportant matters and worldly issues. This verse teaches that God's teachings should be so much a part of our lives that it's as we literally wrote them on the backs of our palms and on our foreheads never to be forgotten!!! In Proverbs 6:24-25 Prophet Solomon teaches, " My son, guard the laws of your father, and do not depart from the rules of your mother, but fasten them to your soul continually and wear them as a collar upon your neck." Excellent advice! But the Word of God is not a text book to be memorized in order to pass a test. The word of God is life, and that abundant. Teaching children is much harder than quoting to the children and trying to understand them. It requires sensitivity, tact, respect, patience, perseverance and most of all humility. And one more thing, we have to be living whatever we teach or they'll hear what our lives say and ignore what we teach. (V21) Beloved Teachers and Parents, this last verse gives us all the reason why we should teach our children the Word of God and the teachings of our Church Fathers with the help of the Holy Spirit of God always. Our children will make the right choices and live longer because of these choices. And even more they will be able to fight the good fight and thus receive their crowns on the day of Christ's second coming. Respecting your efforts and admiring your zeal, Father Christos

Please bring your clothing donations to any of the following locations no later than December 23, 2014 November 30 December 23, 2014

GOYA NEWS GOYA was very busy this November. We participated in a service project at St. Sophia in Pennsylvania on November 22. GOYAns from the Delaware Valley Churches got together and collected Turkeys, Hams, Pumpkins, and other fall foods that were distributed to the less fortunate this Thanksgiving. GOYA sends a big thank you to all who contributed. We played in the Delaware Valley basketball league every weekend this month and hosted 4 games at our church. These games were a great way to socialize with the GOYAns from other parishes during some of our nail-biting games. Additionally, we will be participating in a religious retreat at Elkins Park on December 13, and all GOYA age youth from our church are strongly encouraged to attend. Our trip to St Basil s Academy will take place on Saturday, December 20 where we will be giving gifts to the St Basil s children. We thank the other organizations from our church for making donations towards St Basil s Academy. We also look forward to our GOYA basketball Tournament February 14/15 of 2015 and appreciate all the support from our community. Many Blessings, Pauline Raisis President Praisis15@archmereacademy.com

GOYA SERVICE PROJECT @ St. Sophia s November 22nd

Holy Trinity Food Pantry We hope you like our new logo which will identify who we are wherever you see it displayed. It was designed by a member of our Food Pantry Committee. As our Lord fed the multitudes with 5 fish and 2 loaves of bread ~ so we also will continue to feed the poor with His help and yours! A Brief History of the Food Pantry Program Because of our inner-city location many needy families were coming to Holy Trinity asking for aid. Seeing that this need was growing, Fr. Stamatis Ganiaris started the Food Pantry Program 50 years ago with the help of the Philoptochos Society. The plan was simple ~ ALL parishioners were asked to bring in non-perishable food when they came to church. At that time the food was stored in the AHEPA kitchen. As the years went by, bins were placed in the Narthex and by the church office. They were very visible and soon were being filled to the brim. The food was then delivered to the Salvation Army, the Sunday Breakfast Mission, and St. Stephen s Church. They, in turn, gave it out to all who came to their doors in need of food. With this on-going program, Holy Trinity not only is recognized as being a vital part of the city s food chain, but it is also fulfilling their Christian obligation to feed the poor and needy. The following volunteers have been with the program for some time: John Lazare, Tina Ganiaris King, Steve Nicholas & Nikkie Tsakataras

Holy Trinity Food Pantry Twas the night before Christmas and...all through the house, no one was stirring because they were all huddled together to keep warm, for besides no heat, there wasn t any FOOD and Christmas became just another day. This is a reality for over 17,000,000 people in these United States and some of them are living in Wilmington. Perhaps some are your neighbors! Current Statistics show that 1out of every 7 Americans are homeless and 1 out of 5 children in America faces hunger. But we can help to bring the spirit and joy of Christmas to needy families by sharing our many blessings. Especially FOOD! The Food Pantry Committee, The Sunday School and our GOYA are combining their efforts for this great holiday food drive. Please join them by bringing in foods such as Soups, fish, vegetables, meat, fruit, (any canned item), cereals, sugar, rice, pasta, Jellies, Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauces, Mac & Cheese, baby food, coffee, tea, gravies, flour, sugar, etc. Any food that will not spoil. ANY CHRISTMAS FOOD ITEM We are now collecting frozen food items all year!! Always needed are chickens, turkeys, hot dogs, frozen vegetables. For your convenience we will gladly pick up these items from your home. Just call the church office at 302.654.4446. Last month Steve Nicholas delivered 30 bags of food to the Sunday Breakfast Mission. Just in time to add to their Thanksgiving Meal baskets. Please continue to fill our bins located by the church office and the church narthex office. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all parishioners who have made this Christian program successful by filling the food bins month after month throughout the year. You have been an important link in this community food chain of feeding our own citizens of Wilmington. Thank You and a Joyous Christmas to All and a Healthy, Happy New Year! The Food Pantry Committee,

Serving in December... Narthex Duty: December 7 ~ Group 1 December 14 ~ Group 2 December 21 ~ Group 1 December 28 ~ Group 2 Coffee Hours: December 7 ~ AHEPA December 14 ~ Greek School Brunch w/santa December 21 ~ Philoptochos Communion Breakfast December 28 ~ Hellenic University Club Prosforon Offerers December 7 Litsa Anestos Maria Grigiorakakis December 14 Sophia regas Maria Kramedas December 21 Demi Kollias Katina Galanakis December 28 Vasiliki Kromedas Dimitra Lempesis If you cannot meet your scheduled date for Prosfora please contact Loula Kapordelis @ 354-5383 November 12th at the Emmanuel Dining Room East In loving memory of Fr. Stamatios Ganiaris, his family sponsored and hosted the luncheon meal on Wednesday, November 12th, marking the six month memorial of his passing. Tina and Jamie worked the kitchen that day, serving 165 men, women and children a warm meal. Fr. Christos joined them to meet the staff and to help serve. Please join the Karakasidis family again this year as they will sponsor and serve the December meal on Friday the 12th. All are welcome to help out from noon to 1 p.m. that day and on the 12th of every month. We greatly appreciate all who generously give and serve to this charitable cause! Various groups and individuals generously donate the food and host the luncheon meal on the 12th of every month throughout the year. 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 655-2252 or Tina Ganiaris at 764-2183 for more information. Wishing You All a Joyous Christmas!

HOLY TRINITY REGISTRY Baptisms: Anthony Archbell, son of Christopher & Marianne Archbell, was baptized in our Church on November 29th. The sponsor was Joanna Michell Kayiaros. We congratulate him and his parents and welcome Anthony into the Orthodox Faith. Funerals: Virginia Ginger Metaxotos fell asleep in the Lord on November 10th. Her funeral was held at Holy Trinity on November 14th. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Hughes (Eric) of Wilmington; 3 grandchildren, Phillip Gregory, Jacquelene Jane and Bryan Thomson and 3 siblings, Barbara A. Davis of Laurel, Clifton B. Savage, Jr. of Newark, and Gregory L. Savage (Wendy) of Dallas, TX. May her memory be eternal. Memorials: Mary Taylor~ 40 Day ~ November 2 Madiline Koumpias ~ 40 Day ~ November 9 Pavlos Mellas~ Annual ~ November 16 Marilyn Nicholas~ 3 Year ~ November 16 Demetra Giannaras~40 Day ~ November 23 Basil Giannaras~ 1 Year ~ November 23 Dean Ganoudis ~ 2 Year ~ November 30 Artoclasia s were offered in honor of Feast Day Celebrations by: Christos & Maria Kotanidis ~ November 8 ~ Arch Angels Nektarios Kapetanakos ~ November 9 ~ St Nektarios The Daughters of Penelope ~ November 9 ~ Founders Day God s LOVE The Greatest Gift cannot be wrapped in a box!!

Financial Stewards of holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 2014 Adamopoulos, Anastasios Adamopoulos, Angeliki Adamopoulos, Chris & Nancy Adamopoulos, Stella Adamopoulos, Sotiere Al-Annouf, Nabil & Rabia Batah Alexandratos, Angelos Alexandridis, Thanos & Sharon Alexopoulos, John & Elena Amygdalos, Michael & Christine Anagnostou, Mary Anagnostou, Anthoula Anagnostou, AnaMaria Anastasakos, Georgia Anastassiades, Andreas & Litsa Andreadis, Evan & Theone Andrianopoulos, Alexis Andrianopoulos, Faith Annos, William & Irene Anton, Anthony & Lucille Apessos, Spyros & Maria Apostolakis, Nicholas & Irene Apostolatos, Evaggelos Apostolidis, Alexandros Archbell, Marianne & Christopher Atsidis, Kostas & Eutichia Bacchieri, Greg & Stacey Bachtsevanis, Georgios Baker, Stephanie & Joseph Bambacus, Meropi Boines, Georgia Bouloukos, Harry & Anastasia Brown, Sean & Maria Burpulis, Byron & Kecia Burpulis, Costa & Maria Burpulis, John S. & Mary Burpulis, Stamati Caras, Alexandra Caras, Chris & George Caras, Constantine & Maria Caras, Valerie Carros, Demo & Helyn Chahalis, Maria Chambers, George & Katherine Chappel, Jane Charalambides, Dino & Stephania Chilimidos, Dennis & Effie Chilimidos, Jerry & Amy Christofidis, Fr Chris & Pres Ioanna Christou, Christos Christou, Vasilios & Alexandra Ciabattoni, Olga Coates/Zerefos, George & Evie Colborn, Brian & Nicole Colyvas, Amanda Constantinou, John & Carol Contompasis, Petro & Bessie Cooke, Charles Costalas, Alexandra Costis, Gus T. & Patsy Coulaloglou, Michele & Costas Courtis, Harry & Sophia Coustenis, Robert & Katherine Cozamanis, Olympia Cozamanis, Steve & Annette Cusanelli, Patrick Dalianis, John & Vicky Daskalakis, Evangelos Degermentzidis, Elias Degermentzidis, George & Polyxeni Degermentzidis, Yiannys Demetriou, Spyros K. & Anna Demourtzidis, Joseph & Erini Demourtzidis, Nikolas & Daphne Demourtzidis, Steven Diamanty, Thomas & Sue Diamond, Anthony T. & Lauren Diamond, John A. & Susan Dickey, Irene Dorian, Paul Doukakis, Helen Drimones, Clara Drimones, Nicholas Dumel, John & Evangeline Dunkelberger, Penelope & Keith Duprey, Maria Eliades, Sophie Evangelatos, Speros & Emily Fafalios, Mary Fakner, John & Alexis Smith Faller, James & Catherine Fanos, George Ferentinos, Joan Fikioris, Dimitrios & Margaret Ford, Melissa Ford, Christopher & Kara Fotakos, Leonidas & Sophia Fotakos, Toula Fountzoulas, Costas & Audrey Fournakis, Kathleen Fournaris, Constantine Fournaris, Emmanuel & Evanthea Fournaris, George & Aspasia Frangakis, John & Christine Frangia, Stephen Galanakis, Ekaterini Galaris, James Galaris, Rick & Diana Ganiaris, Pres. Joan Ganoudis, Joanna Ganoudis, Olympia Gargalas, Thomas Gatos, Paula Gattuso, Jean & Michael Geanopoulos, Toula Geanopulos, Katy Geanopulos, Georgiean George, Mary Georgiou, Gus Gerakios, Michael & Tonya Gerakios, Nikoletta Gerakios, Sakelaris & Spiradoula Geralis, Loula Gerassimakis, Nick & Connie Gianelos, James & Stacie Giannatos, Gerry & Anna Gotides, Virginia Gounoudis, Olga Graham, Alton & Catherine Graham, Christine Gray, David & Eugenia Grigorakakis, Maria Grivas, Christopher & Michelle Grivas, Demetrios & Helen Guajardo, Evangelina Guardascione, Lou & Shelly Hadjipanayis, George & Voula Halakos, Billy Halakos, Demetrios & Georgia Halakos, Evangelos & Donna Halakos, Joannis & Eftihia Haldas, Christopher & Melanie Haldas, Harry Haldas, Nicholas & Rodie Haldas, Thomas K. & Prudy Hann, Christopher Hann, Eugenia & Gary Hantzandreou, George & Diane Hantzandreou, Katerina Hantzandreou, Theodore & Labrini Hantzopoulos, Bill & Liza Haralambidis, Maroula & Niko Hatzis, Nicholas & Katherine Hatzis, Thomas & Georgia HAtzopoulos, Kostas & Rania Hernjak, Nicholas Hondry, Bill Hondry, Joan Hondry, Steve Ioannou, Ida Iraklis, Thymakis & Vasiliki Iliadou Issaris, Katherine Joannides, Joseph & Alice Johnson, Margo M. Joseck, Fred & Xanthy Joseck, John Kaliakin, Victor & Elizabeth Kalampakis, Athanasios & Ioanna Kalmer, Mary Kamenakis, Peter Kamenakis, George & Effie Kapetanakos, Nektarios Kapordelis, Loula Karablacas, Helen Karablacas, Stelios Karablacas, Virginia Karakasidis, John & Vicki Karakasidis, Demetrios & Eleni Karakasidis, Stephanos & Evagelia Karamihalis, Dean Karaoglanis, Eleftherios & Niki Karas, Tom Karas, Yianny Karavasilis, Nick & Foula Katapodi, Eleni Katsimbris, Dennis & Angela Kayiaros, Joanna Kazos, Vaggelos & Marita Keros, Georgia Kertiles, Marietta Kimbiris, George & Beatriz Kirifides, Alexander & Kathy Kirifides, Eleni Kirifides, Lazarus Kirifides, Lazarus M. & Helen Kirifides, Maria Kirifides, Michael & Kerry Kirifides, Vasil & Elefteria Kirtses, Petros & Athy Kledaras, George & Ann Kledaras, Olympia Kledaras, Peter Klezaras, Michael & Kathy Klezaras, Nikoletta Kolionis, Alexander Kollias, Basil & Dimitra Koninis, Christina Koninis, John A. & Anastasia Koninis, II, John Kontis, Gus & Cindy Kontomaris, Kostas & Melissa Kostas, John & Gale Kostas, Lynn Kostas, Nicholas & Stephani Kotanidis, Christos & Maria Kotanidis, Efstathios & Linda Kramedas, Gregory & Matoula Kramedas, Maria Kramedas, Nina C. & Theodore Krikelis, Helene Kromedas, Constantinos & Vasiliki Kusumi, Jeff & Robin Kyranakis, John Laletas/Brockett, Ernest & Barbara Laskaris, Johanna Lawson, Michael & Victoria Lazare, John & Sandra Lazopoulos, John & Christina Lemper, Anthony & Diana Lempesis, Dimitra Leounes, Helen & Thomas Liarakos, Evelyn M. Liarakos, George P. & Ann Liparos, Anargyros Little, Mary Lomis, Dean & Toula Long, Irene MacKewiz, W. Lee & Irene Maidanos, Demetrios Maidanos, Emily Maidanos, Nicholas & Dina Makis, Gus & Anthi Malapetsas, Harry Manis, Voula & John Manolakis, Katina Manolakis, Mary Manoloudis, Michael & Kandi Mantzavinos, Chris & Mary

Financial Stewards of holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 2014 Continued... Mantzavinos, Spiros & Megan Maravelias, Angelique Maravelias, James & Diana Marini, Irene Marinis, Kalliope Marinis, Sotiere Marinis, Sotirios Markatos, Harry & Susan Mathews, Erene Matoulas, Apostolas & Georgia Matulas, Anagnostis & Angela Mavridis, Prodromos & Maria Mayew, G. Michael & Charlotte Mazarakis, John Mazarakis, Michael & Orania Mazarakis/Gialouris, Pella & Andreas McFarland, Antoinette & Steve Mentis, Constantia Michell, Constantine & Elaine Michell, Theodore & Cathy Michell, Valerie Michell, Vasili & Megan Milionis, Chris & Bryna Milionis, Constantine Miliotis/Zygakis, Nikolas & Stavroula Misogianes, Milt & Carol Mistras, Antonios & Soula Mistras, Doretta Mistras, Michael Moustafa, Steven & Lambrine Moutsatsos, George & Alexia Nannas, Theodore & Alexandra Ney, Bruce & Marina Nicholas, Steve Nicholas, William N. Nicholson, Matina Novakis, Louis Ohlemacher, Leo & Evangeline Oikonomou, Georgios Oneal, Christine & Brian Pagonis, Carrie Pagonis, Marcus C. & Cheryl Pandelakis, Denis & Anna Pantelopulos, Anthony & Dapne Papachrysanthou, Christos & Penelope Papachrysanthou, George & Laura Papanicholas, Demetrios & Maria Papantinas, Stephen & Elaine Pappas, Elizabeth S. Pappas, Evangelos & Eugenia Pappas, Helen Pappas, Nicholas G. & Faye Pappas, Sandra Parker, Joe & Anastasia Pastis, Jackie Phalangas, Charalambos & Mary Philippakos, Peter Philippakos, Stavroula Phillips, Pauline Pierson, Vetta & Charles Pittaoulis, Steve Pittas, John Pittas, Michael Popescu, Chris & Viktorya Poulos, Marika Poulos, Vasilios & Eulampia Psaltis, John Psaltis, Nickolas & Sophia Psaltis, Thomas & Cindy Raisis, Leonidas & Irene Raisis, Spiros Ranalli, Anthony & Marie Rassias, Dion & Gina Rassias, George & Amalea Rassias, Peter & Julie Rayias, Peter Regas, Constantine Regas, Sofia Riggins, Margaret Righos, George & Elaine Roberts, Scott & Linda Roustopoulos, Theodoros & Alexia Saffos, John & Karla Saitis, Mary Sapunas, Areti Saridakis, Christopher & Penelope Sarmousakis, George & Anastacea Sarmousakis, Marika & Chris Sartin, Nimrah & Deborah Savopoulos, Basil & Despina Schillinger, Karen & Robert Semertzidou, Despoina Shaer, Issa & Nuha Skiadas, Peter & Stavroula Souleles, Nicholas & Alexis Spanos, John & Carol Sparks, Everett & Alexandra Spence, Jason & Sunday Staikos, Dimitri Staikos, Nicholas & Eirini Stathakis, Catherine Stathopoulos, Georgios Stavru, Nicholas & Maria Stavru, Sophia Stevens, Richard & Penny Stout, Bob & Voula Tangalidis, Dimitrios & Maria Tarabicos, James & Sophia Tarabicos, John & Joanne Tarabicos, Christina Tawfik, Emad & Soultana Tektonopoulos, Diamantis Terris, Costas & Clara Terss, Eugenia Theodorakis, Stamatis & Lisa Thomas, Angela & Richard Triantafyllou, Anthanasios & Valentina Tsaganos, Anthony & Joanne Tsaganos, George & Alexandra Tsaganos, Nicholas & Joanne Tsaganos, Peggy Tsaganos, Robert & Popi Tsaganos, Tina Tsakataras, George Tsakataras, Nikki Tsakumis, George & Julia Tsaldaris, Steliany Tsavalas, Andrea Tsavalas, George & Yvonne Tsavalas, John & Anita Tsionas, Efthimios & Anna Tsionas, Foula Tsiouplis, Vasilis & Matina Tsoukalas, George & Frideriki Tsoukalas, Harry & Niki Tsoukalas, Stavroula Tsugranes, George & Penny Turley, Steve & Akiko Tzinoudis, Konstantinos & Demetra Valko, Regina Valvis, Ioannis & Maria Vande Poele, A. David & Anne Vanvures, John Vasilikos, Marika & Peter Vassilatos, George & Yvonne Vassiliou, Kleoniki Vassos, Barbara Velitskakis, Steve & Karen Velitskakis, George & Nicole Vice, Billy & Elaine Visvardis, Socrates & Ruth Vlamis, Nicholas & Peggy Voultsis, Petros & Catherine Vouras, Nicholas Wilkinson, Clifford & Suzanne Wissman, Charles & Vaya Wolcott, Josiah & Paraskevi Xarhoulakos, Peter Yiannos, Stella Yorsz, Photine Zaloga, Paul & Joann Zambetis, Paul & Zoe Zerefos, Demetri & Tina Zerefos, Markos & Eugenia Ziccarelli, Louis & Catherine Zinna, Anthony & Nina Zographos, Nicholas & Katherine AS OF November 21, 2014 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 Stewardship as of November 21, 2014 Amount Pledged: $209,155.00 Amount Paid: $236,690.00 Total Number of Pledging Families: 408 Total Number of Eligible Stewards: 618 Average Pledge: $580.00

Dear HOPE and JOY Families, A big THANK YOU to all who made this year's pie bake a success. The children did a great job baking cherry and apple pies on Saturday and a fantastic job selling them on Sunday!! We made 64 pies total and sold all of them! Our net profit was $290, which HOPE and JOY will donate to the GOYAns for their upcoming St Basil service project. Thanks again to all of the children and parents who participated!! Sincerely, Julie and Hilary

ALTAR GUILD We are now in the beautiful Christian season of Advent and soon will be celebrating the birth of our Lord. The Altar Guild will once again be decorating our Church with beautiful poinsettias and other decorations for Christmas. If you would like to make a donation for the purchase of the poinsettias, please fill in the form below and mail it to the Altar Guild. The Altar Guild wishes to thank the following parishioners for their donations in November: George and Stavroula Pettaris Wreath in honor of the feast day of the Archangel Michael (November 8): In memory of our father Michael and prayers for the continued health of our son Michael and granddaughter Gabriela. Elizabeth S. Pappas Altar Flowers on November 16 Remembering my mother, Pauline Pappas Jenkins, on her birthday on November 9; and in loving memory of my nephew, Philip Peter Kamenakis, on the anniversary of his passing (November 13). ***** Members on Duty in November: Katherine Coustenis, Helen Doukakis, Catherine Faller, Presvytera Joan Ganiaris, Catherine Graham, Helen Kirifides, Tina Ganiaris King, Stacy Koninis, Steve Nicholas, Mary Mantzavinos, Sofia Regas ***** Our efforts are supported totally by donations from the parishioners. If you wish to share your memorable events with our Church Community by donating for the purchase of flowers on your special days or for the purchase of poinsettias for the Christmas holiday, please advise the president (Helen Doukakis, 475-7672), any member of the Altar Guild, or use the form below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Telephone Reserve date Special occasion Enclosed: $ Make checks payable to Holy Trinity Altar Guild Mail to: Katherine Coustenis, 62 Springer Court, Hockessin, DE 19707 May we publish this in our monthly listings? Yes No -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ICON BOOTH The Altar Guild will be opening the Icon Booth on December 7 and December 14 for the convenience of the Community. We have many items that might make interesting gifts for Christmas: A selection of icons, cookbooks, The Orthodox Study Bible, "A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America", book on the Greek War for Independence and a book Battle of Crete. We also have many children's books available. Please keep these dates in mind: December 7 and December 14. And the best gift idea for the holidays a beautiful ornament of our Church! *****WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROUS SUPPORT***** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ POINSETTIAS I (We), Would like to donate # Poinsettias. In loving memory of In Honor Of OTHER

Διάφορα Δρ. Κώστας Γ. Φούντζουλας Ομόκεντροι κύκλοι Πάντοτε μ άρεσε να πετάω πέτρες στα ήρεμα νερά μιάς λίμνης και να παρατηρώ τον κυματισμό των νερών στην επιφανεία της. Στην αρχή υπάρχει μία μικρή αναταραχή στο σημείο προσκρούσεως της πέτρας με το νερό. Αμέσως μετά εμφανίζεται ο πρώτος μικρός κύκλος που μεγαλώνει συνεχώς. Μετά τον πρώτο κύκλο εμφανίζεται ένας δεύτερος μεγαλύτερος κύκλος ένας τρίτος και ούτω καθ εξής. Παρατηρούμε ομόκεντρους κύκλους να ταξειδεύουν μέχρι που να τελείωση η ενέργεια της αρχικής προσκορούσεως. Ο Ελληνικός πολιτισμός, αυτή η υπέροχη σύλληψη και δώρο των Ελλήνων αρχικά στην Δύση και σήμερα σ όλον τον κόσμο, είναι δόνηση που δημιούργησε την αρχή της εξόδου της ανθρωπότητας από την άγνοια στην γνώση, από τον φόβο στην λογική εξήγηση, από την δεισιδαιμονία στην δημιουργία. Ο Ελληνικός πολιτισμός και τρόπος σκέψεως εξαπλώθηκε στον κόσμο σε ομόκεντρους κύκλους. Όπως ακριβώς γνωρίζουμε κέντρο των ομοκέντρων κύκλων στην επιφάνεια της λίμνης έτσι γνωρίζουμε το κέντρο του σύγχρονου πολιτισμού. Ευρίσκεται στην Ακρόπολη, στους Δελφούς, στις τοιχογραφίες της Μονής του Όσιου Λουκά, Δελφοί, στον Πλάτωνα, Αριστοτέλη, στους Πατέρες της Εκκλησίας, στην Ελληνική γλώσσα, στα Ελληνικά επτά φωνήεντα. Αυτό το κέντρο είναι γνωστό και θα φωτοβολή μέχρι το τέλος του κόσμου. Ας δούμε τώρα πόσες λέξεις από τον Όμηρο υπάρχουν στα σημερινά Ελληνικά και στα Αγγλικά στο Αγγλικό κείμενο από την αρχή της Ομήρου Οδύσσειας του δεύτερου λογοτενικού έργου της Δύσεως. Σε παρένθεση η Ομηρική λέξη που υπάρχει αυτούσια ή σχεδόν αυτούσια στα σύγχρονα Ελληνικά. άνδρα[ανδρασ] μοι έννεπε[εποσ] μούσα [ΜΟΥΣΑ], πολύτροπον[πολυτροποσ], ος μάλα πολλά [ΠΟΛΛΑ] πλάγχθη, επεί Τροίης[ΤΡΟΙΑ] ιερόν[ιερο] πτολίεθρον έπερσεν πολλών[πολλων] δ ανθρώπων [ΑΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ] ίδεν άστεα[αστυ-αστυνομια] και νόον [ΝΟΥΣ] έγνω[εγνωρισε], πολλά[πολλα] δ ό γ εν[εν] πόντω[ποντοσ] πάθεν[επαθε] άλγεα [ΑΛΓΟΣ] όν κατά θυμόν [ΘΥΜΟΣ], αρνύμενος [ΑΡΝΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ] ήν τε ψυχήν [ΨΥΧΗΝ] και νόστον [ΝΟΣΤΙΜΟΣ, ΠΑΛΛΙΝΟΣΤΗΣΗ] εταίρων [ΕΤΑΙΡΟΣ]. άλλ [ΑΛΛΑ]ουδ [ΟΥΤΕ] ως ετάρους ερρύσατο, ιέμενός περ αυτών γαρ σφετέρησιν[σφετεριζω] ατασθαλίησιν όλοντο,νήπιοι[νηπιοσ], οι κατά βούς[βουσ, ΒΟΔΙ, ΒΟΥΤΥΡΟ] Υπερίονος Ήελίιο[ΗΛΙΟΣ] ήσθιον αυτάρ ο τοίσιν αφείλετο νόστιμον [ΝΟΣΤΙΜΟΣ] ήμαρ.[ημερα] Απ ότι διαπιστώνουμε ακόμη μιλάμε την ίδια γλώσσα του κέντρου όλων των ομόκεντρων κύκλων! ΚΑΛΗ ΧΡΟΝΙΑ για το Νέο Έτος που παρομοίασαν σαν νήπιο πρώτοι οι Έλληνες! Various Dr. Costas G. Fountzoulas Concentric Circles I always liked to throw stones on the calm waters of a lake to watch the rippling of the water on its surface. In the beginning, there is a small disturbance at the point of impact of the stone with water. Immediately after, a first small circle appears whose diameter increases continuously. After the first circle, a second larger one appears, and then a third one, that goes on. We observe traveling concentric circles until the energy of the initial impact is exhausted. The Hellenic civilization and culture, these wonderful conceptions and gifts of the Greeks initially to the West, and today to the whole world, is the vibration that initiated the exit of mankind from ignorance to knowledge, from fear to rational explanation, from superstition to creation. Greek culture and way of thinking spread in the world in concentric circles. Just as we know the center of the concentric circles on the surface of the lake, so we know the center of contemporary civilization. That center is located on the Acropolis, Delphi, the frescoes of the monastery of Saint Luke, Delphi, Plato, Aristotle, the Fathers of the Church, the Greek language, and the seven Greek vowels. This center is known and will illuminate the humanity until the end of the world. Now let's see how many words from Homer exist in English. The Homeric words in contemporary Greek are presented in the Greek text. Below are the first verses of Homer Odyssey text, the second literary work after Homer s Iliad of the West. The word introduced in modern English language from Homeric Greek is in parenthesis. Andra[ANDROGYNY]me ennepe [EPIC], mousa [MUSE, MUSEUM], polytropon [POLYTROPIC], os mala polla[poly] plagthe [PLASTIC, PLANKTON], epe Troias[TROY] ieron[hieronymous] ptoliethron epersen; Pollon [POLLOI] d anthropon iden astea kai noon egno [AGNOSTIC], Polla d o g en ponto[pond] pathen algae[algae, MYALGIA] on kata thymon [THYMIC,THYMUS], Arnymenos, en te psychin [PSYCHE] ke noston[nostalgic] etaeron; All oyd os etaroys errysanto, iemens per; Auton [AUTOMATION] gar sfeterisin atasthaliesin olonto, Nepioi, oe kata bous[butter = Cheese of the cow] Yperionos Elios [HELIOS] esthion; autar o toisin afeleto nostimon[nostalgic] emar [EPHEMERAL]. From what we see, even today, we speak the same language of the center of all concentric circles! HAPPY NEW YEAR, which first the Greeks presented as an infant replacing the old man!

The Young @ Heart wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year! Save the Date! May 9, 2015 Annual Taverna Night!!

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΟ ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΠΕΡΙΟΔΟΥ 14-15 ΔΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 21. Κυριακή Προ της Χριστού Γεννήσεως 9-10πμ ΟΡΘΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ. Χριστουγεννιάτικο πρόγραμμα από τους μαθητές μας ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ 22. Αγίας Αναστασίας 10πμ Ακολουθία Θεραπευτικού Μυστηρίου Ευχελαίου ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ 24. Προεόρτια της Χριστού Γεννήσεως. Ευγενίας Οσιομάρτυρος 10πμ ΜΕΓΑΛΑΙ ΩΡΑΙ ΤΩΝ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΩΝ 6μμ ΜΕΓΑΣ ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΩΝ ΜΕΤΑ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΙΑΣ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑΣ ΤΟΥ ΜΕΓΑ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΥ (Θυμηθείτε να νηστεύσεμε μετά την 12 μμ, προκειμένου να κοινωνήσετε) ΠΕΜΠΤΗ 25. Η Κατά Σάρκα Γέννησις του Κυρίου και Θεού και Σωτήρος Ημών Ιησού Χριστού 8-9πμ ΟΡΘΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΤΩΝ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΩΝ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 28. Μετά Την Χρ. Γἐννησιν. 9-10πμ ΟΡΘΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ. ΟΙκογενειακή Λατρεία ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ 31. Περιτομή του Κυρίου μας Ιησού Χριστού/Μέγα Βασιλείου 6μμ ΑΠΟΓΕΥΜΑΤΙΝΗ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΥ (Ημέρα Νηστείας* καμμία τροφή μετά την 12 μμ, προκειμένου να κοινωνήσουμε) ΙΑΝΟΥΑΡΙΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 4. Κυριακή πριν τα Θεοφάνεια 10πμ ΜΕΓΑΛΑΙ ΩΡΑΙ ΤΩΝ ΘΕΟΦΑΝΕΙΩΝ 6μμ ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΘΕΟΦΑΝΕΙΩΝ - ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΤΟΥ Μ. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΓΙΑΣΜΟΣ (Ημέρα αυστηρής Νηστείας* καμμία τροφή μετά την 12 μμ, για την Θ. Κοινωνία) ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ 5. Προέρτια των Θεοφανείων του Κυρίου μας και Σωτήρα Ιησού Χριστού 8:45-11πμ ΟΡΘΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΙΕΡΟΥ ΧΡΥΣΟΣΤΟΜΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΓΙΑΣΜΟΣ Κόψιμο Βασιλόπιτας της Φιλοπτώχου ΤΡΙΤΗ 6. 9-10πμ Τα Αγια Θεοφάνεια του Κυρίου και Σωτήρος Ημών Ιησού Χριστού ΟΡΘΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ Η ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΙΩΑΝΝΟΥ ΧΡΥΣΟΣΤΟΜΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΓΙΑΣΜΟΣ ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ 7. Σύναξις του Τιμίου Ενδόξου Προφήτου Προδρόμου και Βαπτιστού Ιωάννου 9-10πμ ΟΡΘΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 11. Κυριακή μετά τα Θεοφάνεια ΟΡΘΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΚΟΨΙΜΟ ΒΑΣΙΛΟΠΙΤΑΣ ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΝΤΑΙ ΟΛΟΙ ΟΙ ΕΠΙΚΕΦΑΛΗΣ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΩΝ ΝΑ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΠΑΡΟΝΤΕΣ

DEC SUNDAY 21 9am-10am GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF HOLY TRINITY ECCLESIASTICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE 14 15 NATIVITY SEASON Sunday before the Nativity of Christ ORTHROS AND DIVINE LITURGY. Nativity program by Sunday School & Philoptochos Bread Sale and Communion Breakfast MONDAY 22 St. Anastasia 10am Holy Unction Healing Sacrament WEDNESDAY 24 Eve of the Nativity of Christ. 10am THE ROYAL HOURS OF THE NATIVITY 6pm GREAT VESPERS OF THE NATIVITY WITH THE DIVINE LITURGY OF BASIL THE GREAT (Please remember to fast after 12pm to receive communion) THURSDAY 25 The Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 8-9am ORTHROS AND THE DIVINE LITURGY OF THE NATIVITY SUNDAY 28 9-10am After feast of the Nativity. ORTHROS AND DIVINE LITURGY. Family Worship WEDNESDAY 31 The Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ / St. Basil the Great 6pm ORTHROS DIVINE LITURGY OF BASIL THE GREAT (This is a day of fasting ~ no food after 12pm in order to receive communion) JAN SUNDAY 4 Sunday before Theophany of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 9-10am ORTHROS AND THE DIVINE LITURGY OF JOHN CHRYSOSTOM. MONDAY 5 10am 6pm TUESDAY 6. 9-10am Forefeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ THE GREAT HOURS OF THEOFANY VESPERS OF THEOPHANY - DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL AND AGIASMOS / BLESSING OF WATERS (This is a day of strict fasting ~ no food after 12pm in order to receive communion) The Holy Theophany of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ORTHROS AND THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM. GREAT AGIASMOS/ BLESSING OF THE WATERS. WEDNESDAY 7 Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner 9-10am ORTHROS AND DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAY 11 9-10am Sunday after Theophany ORTHROS AND DIVINE LITURGY VASILOPITA CUTTING ALL MINISTRY LEADERS PLEASE BE PRESENT

Please join us for our Annual AHEPA Christmas Party for good food, company, & music The event is open to anyone to attend Where: University and Whist Club (Across from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church) When: Tuesday, December 16th / 6pm -10pm Music by: DJ Leo Dinner Buffet: Menu Below Valet Parking Included Cost: $55 per person + Cash Bar Contact: Manny Kanas and George Hantzandreou 738-2865 540-1805 Payment Due by December 9th (We will not be able to collect at the door.) Dinner Buffet Menu Soup: Tomato-Basil Bisque Salads: Orzo Salad, Greek Salad and Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil Dinner: Chicken Breast Provencale with Herbs, Olives, Garlic, Shallots and Tomato Ragout Shrimp & Scallops over Linguine with Garlic & White Wine Sauce Roast Pork Loin with Dijon, Garlic & Rosemary Dessert: Assortment of Pies, Miniature Pastries, Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream We hope to see you there!

Questions or Reservations call: Stephen Karakasidis @ 652-1770

For more information call: John Pennias @ 302-358-0045 SAVE THE DATE FOR The GREEK SCHOOL S COMMUNITY DANCE When: Saturday, February 7th, 2015 Where: Holy Trinity Community Center ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~??Questions?? Call: Stacey Pennia @ 302.239.3538 Look for full details in the January Bulletin We hope to see you there!

Daughters of Penelope Fashion Extravaganza ~ November 15

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