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J u l y -A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 v o l u m e 21 • i s s u e 7 H o ly t r i n i t y g r e e k o rt H o d ox C H u rch • P i t t s b u r g H , P e n n s y lvA n i A INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 Father John’s Message 3 News & Events 5 Gheronda’s Corner 5 Thyranoixia Thank You 7-15 Community Life Photo Journal 16 Holy Trinity in the News 17 The Cultural Side Ç ÐïëéôéóôéêÞ ÐëåõñÜ 18 Ask the Elders - INSERTS - July-August Parish Calendar Paraclesis Names Form and Schedule of Services Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery Feast Day Services QUICK NEWS His Eminence Metropolitan Savas offers the historic knock on the door that opens the new Holy Trinity Church. Want to see more photos of the open- “The Foundations of Many Generations” ing weekend events? See the Community Life Photo Jour- nal on pages 7-15 or visit our online photos and videos at www.HolyTrinityPgh.org. Our Mission: To proclaim and live the Orthodox Christian Faith in its fullness as faithful members of the Body of Christ Pastoral Message | Father John ar be it from me to glory except in the About the Herald The Herald is the Monthly Newsletter of Cross of our Lord Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church FJesus Christ. Editor Father John Touloumes, Economos Church: 412-366-8700 Galatians 6.14 Home: 412-831-3574 E-mail: [email protected] Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Production For everyone in the Holy Trinity community, Mary Portellos, Secretary/Office Administrator E-mail: [email protected] it has been a historic and amazing time. In one glorious weekend we were able to look Contributors Voula Hareras Vickie Bellios back with thanksgiving to celebrate the Rev. Fr. John Androutsopoulos 90th Anniversary of the parish standing on Rev. Fr. Radu Bordeianu the foundations and prayers of the blessed Photographers founders of this Holy Church, while at the same time standing on new foundations raised Mary-Magdalene Welsh Peter Gagianas Theanne Gagianas up for “many generations” with the opening the new Holy Trinity Church and Center. It is Copyright Notice almost too overwhelming to contain. This newsletter contains copyrighted material of Holy Trinity Greek For my family there were two other “foundational” blessings multiplying our joy in Orthodox Church and third party copyright owners, including, without limitation, text, photos, and graphics, and the contents of these great days. First was the celebration of the start of it all for Presvytera Becky and me the newsletter are protected under the United States and interna- tional copyright laws. You may not copy, modify, publish, transmit, as we celebrated on 25th wedding anniversary on June 26th. Second, and still officially display, participate in the transfer or sale, creation of derivative works, or in any way exploit, any of the content, in whole or in upcoming, is the 20th anniversary of my appointment as the proistamenos of Holy Trinity part. No copying, redistribution, retransmission, publication or commercial exploitation of any material in this newsletter is permit- Church on August 1st by His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos back in 1993. ted without the express written permission of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and any applicable third party copyright owner. Much to my suprise, His Eminence Metropolitan Savas succesfully multiplied the joy About the Parish of those celebrations with the very special blessing of elevating me to the office of “Proto- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church presbyter,” the highest order of married priesthood in the Greek Orthodox Church. He did 985 Providence Boulevard so at the conclusion of the “Thyranoixia” service on June 22nd in the midst of the beauti- Pittsburgh, PA 15237 ful flock whose love and prayers have made this ministry both possible and fruitful for as Phone: 412-366-8700 • Fax: 412-366-8710 long as we have been blessed to serve here. Pictured above at that special occasion along Web site: www.HolyTrinityPgh.org with me is Presvytera Becky and our youngest two children, Maria and Nikolas, who had Email: [email protected] just returned from our Metropolis Summer Camp, where they were serving as counselors. Holy Trinity Church is a parish of the Our oldest son, George, is in Greece serving as a summer camp counselor at Ionian Village Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh (www.odpgh.org) and Greek Orthodox and was watching live on the Internet that morning. Archdiocese of America (www.goarch.org) Although the Cross indicating this special office was placed around my own neck, it under the Spiritual Jurisdiction of the is a blessing and an honor I must share with my family and the Holy Trinity flock if I am Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. to wear it with any sense of truth and intregity. It is not possible to imagine this ministry Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church without my family—especially my beloved co-worker and wife, Presvytera Becky. Likewise, Parish Administration how would it be possible for me to lay claim to any success or progress in ministry at Holy Clergy Trinity Church without recognizing the faithful members whose daily prayers, love and sac- Rev. Fr. John Touloumes, Proistamenos rifices make this ministry possible? I thank God and His Eminence for this great honor and Rev. Fr. Radu Bordeianu, Assistant Priest I ask my family and the Holy Trinity community—along with my brother and co-minister, 2013 Parish Council Father Radu—to share it worthily as we continue to work together to the glory of God as George Dickos, President we together carry “the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Dean A. Balouris Marios Kritiotis Finally, please also allow me to add another set of thanks to this beautiful weekend. On George Danis Charles Petredis Saturday evening many people who contributed greatly to the opening of the new Church Andrew Janis Joyce Athanasiou were thanked by three people I must myself specially highlight here: our Parish Council Jason Farmakis Stephanie Sedor President, George Dickos, the Vision Committee Chairman, Gus Georgiadis and the Capital Louis Kort Alex Trilivas Campaign Chairman, Jim Balouris. Please be sure to offer them your personal thanks, Leo Loomis Gerri Valliant as I have, as the organizers, motivators and enthusiastic servants of Ministries Christ whose efforts led the way to June 22, 2013. May this com- Please visit the Holy Trinity website at www. munity be blessed with such visionary and godly leaders for “many HolyTrinityPgh.org for descriptions and generations” to come! Gratefully yours in Christ, contact information on Holy Trinity Church’s ministries, including educations, youth, senior, family and cultural opportunities. Herald Personal Sponsor for this Issue: There is something for everyone, so please Mary Magdalene Welsh get involved today! “To The Glory of God” 2 • Holy TriniTy Herald / July-augusT 2013 www.HolyTriniTyPgH.org News & Events WORSHIP LIFE directly from the funeral service. The Church accommo- dates larger crowds but requires transportation to/from Weekday Services . July/August the cemetery following the funeral. Please take note of the following weekday Liturgies and Baptisms: With the addition of our beautiful new bap- services this month. Unless otherwise indicated, Orthros is tistry, all baptisms will be held at Holy Trinity Church at 8:15 a.m., followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:30 at the St. unless otherwise requested at the Chapel. The Holy George Chapel (SG). Trinity baptistry accommodates both infant baptisms as well as full-immersion adult baptisms with a large Aug. 2: 6:30pm Paraclesis with prayers offered for our seniors step-in font. The Holy Trinity Center is also available for and the elderly. (SG) receptions following baptisms and can accommodate Aug. 6: The Holy Transfiguration both small family events and large banquet receptions. Liturgy of the Transfiguration will be celebrated at the Weddings: Unless otherwise requested at the Chapel, all Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Ellwood City. weddings will be held at Holy Trinity Church, which is Aug. 7: 6:30pm Paraclesis with prayers offered for married fully equipped in every way for bridal party prepara- couples. (SG) tion, wedding services and various size receptions. Aug. 9: 6:30pm Paraclesis with prayers offered for the sick. Lent and Holy Week: Please watch for information and Anointing with holy oil following the service. (SG) worship life calendars with location information during Aug. 12: 6:30pm Paraclesis. Annual “Back to School/Off to these special times College” Blessing will take place at the end of the service. All families with students should attend. Brief discussion Holy Trinity Church Services Now Live on the Internet with the clergy afterwards. (SG) One of the wonderful new outreach opportunities our new Aug. 14: 7:00pm Great Vespers of Koimissis facilities provide is the ability to stream our services live on Aug. 14 services will be held at our sister parishes in Oak- the Internet. We are now officially listed on the Greek Ortho- mont and Aliquippa for their feast days. dox Archdiocese list of live broadcasts and are the first parish Aug. 15: The Falling Asleep of the Theotokos (Liturgy at SG) in the Metropolis of Pittsburgh to be listed there. The official Aug. 29: The Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Liturgy at SG) list can be found at www.goarch.org/chapel/live. Service Locations . .Holy Trinity Church/St . George Chapel How to access Holy Trinity live: Unable to attend Sunday services because of travels, illness or otherwise home bound? With the opening of the new Holy Trinity Church, we have To follow the services online go to: a beautiful new home for our large Sunday services and sac- www.HolyTrinityPgh.org/live raments.
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