VOLUME 1, NUMBER 8

MEETING NOTICE APRIL ‘12

S M T W Th F S APRIL 28, 2012

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:30 AM CHURCH HALL 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DATES TO REMEMBER 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 APRIL 26 SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHEON 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 APRIL 28 – GOYA AT OZANAM INN 1:30 29 30 President’s Message

Dear Ladies,

Do you feel it? I do!. It’s all around. I’m talking about the feeling of ANTICIPATION.

CHRIST HAS RISEN! The earth has rested and replenished itself for the new growing season. The days are longer and warmer as the sun travels to its highest point. Plants have struggled through the cold earth to change the landscape and bring color and pleasure to the senses. There is anticipation of new life as spring arrives and we feel a sense of renewal through the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

My first year as president of the Philoptochos is almost over and it is hard for me to believe that this is our last meeting until September. However, I have a feeling of anticipation and excitement as we approach the spring season and look on it as a time of planning and preparation for the coming fall. Now is the time to “catch the spirit” and volunteer to chair events and projects for our 2012 year.

Spring is a time for new ideas and exciting possibilities for the future. Philoptochos is never comfortable with the status quo. Cosponsoring the “Keepers of the Faith” exhibition together with the archives committee is a once in a lifetime experience that we will always remember. We must start the process toward new projects while continuing to maintain the ambitious path laid down in previous years

. My sincere appreciation for all your help this year. I look forward to working with you again.

Sincerely, Connie Tiliakos

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2012 NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS BIENNIAL CONVENTION

JULY 1st - 4th, 2012 BE PART OF CELEBRATING HELP PLAN THE NEXT

80 YEARS OF SERVICE! 80 YEARS OF PHILANTHROPY

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Holy Trinity 1910

After many months of preparation the “Keepers of the Faith” archive exhibition chaired by Maggie Maag and Connie Tiliakos was held on March 10, 2012. The Archives Committee under the leadership of Maggie Early Iconostacion of our Holy Trinity Church Maag transformed the Hellenic Cultural Center The program for the archive exhibition into a museum quality exhibit of the Holy Trinity archives spanning the years from 1865-1915. included annotated pictures of the of the historical collection and was an invaluable guide, as well as The Philoptochos “Elpis” Society prepared a beautiful memento, for all those who attended. a Lenten Buffet which featured a large variety The program was written, edited and assembled by of Lenten appetizers, mezethes and desserts. Cathy Vial and Stephanie Vial assisted with the We thank all those who made and donated graphics. food and worked to make this event a success beyond all expectations. Cornelia Koniditsiotis and Diana Maag collected tickets at the door. The Ginny Zissis helped plan and organize GOYANS the Lenten food that was prepared and donated assisted with serving soft drinks and moved icons the for the event. The orzo pasta was made before the event. Vickie Catsulis arranged the table both with and without shrimp by Evangelia set up and designed the display of the buffet. Helen Two of the most unique foods were the Bilalis. Malachias and Mary Kontos arranged the flowers Crawfish Yannina prepared by Danae that were brought from the gardens of Philoptochos Columbus and the Zuchinni Pita made by Ginny Zissis. John Koniditsiotis prepared members. Sandy Bouzon baked the tiropetes and the moussaka. Dina Vitranis donated the spanakopetes and Diane Chronis assisted in the ingredients for the taramosalata made by Olga kitchen on the night of the event. Christakis. Other Lenten foods included Fasolada made by Maggie Maag and Dina Vitranis and Dr. Nick and Viki Moustoukas tomatoes stuffed with seasoned rice prepared worked at the “museum shop”. The four original icons by Ginny Zissis. from our first church were made into replicas and card sets for sale. Many other Philoptochos members Sandy Bouzon chaired the workshop helped Including Elaine Nugent who obtained several where over 35 Philoptochos members and donations of gift cards and ten cases of water. Vasili friends worked together to prepare tiropetes and Debbie Funti also helped with their donation of and spanakopetes for the exhibit. Feta drinks and water. Maggie Maag obtained the wine donated by Brille Cotsaradis was served with donation and Richrd Maag obtained a donation of dates, dolmades, grapes and other cheese cheese and other foods. Connie Tiliakos gave a made into a mold by Maggie Maag. Desserts presentation on “Greeks in New Orleans” as part of the included Kataifi, Finikia and Halva, made by lecture series at the end of the exhibition. Olga Christakis, Loukoumia, donated by 2 Maria44 Mellis, and Karidopeta prepared by Ginny Zissis.

Dr. Nick and Viki Moustoukas Alantis Kountouroudis, John Koniditsiotis and Alex Tiliakos

Olga Christakis, Vickie Catsulis, Connie Tiliakos, Argiro Stratis, Mary Kontos, Ginny Zissis Mary Gianiotis, Ginni Zissis, Vickie Catsulis, John Georges

Dr.Cornelia Koniditsiotis and Diana Maag Olga Christakis, Vickie Catsulis, Connie Tiliakos, Argyro Stratis, Mary Kontos & Ginny Zissis

Jacquelyn Pembo, Nick Stokes, Jonathan Labatut, Michael Labatut, Connie Stokes, Ari Makridakis, Alex Korominas, Sophia Marathonitis and Tony Pembo.

44 Maria Stokes, Faith Kyame, Carol Venturatos and Diane Chronis 3 “CATCH THE SPIRIT”

 VOLUNTEER TO CHAIR A PROJECT.

 SIGN UP FOR A COMMITTEE

 ACT AS HOSTESS FOR A MEETING

Our Senior Citizens Luncheons are monthly Courtesy: Ongoing: Argie Kleamenakis for from September to April. Several members Senior Citiznens Luncheons and Helen have volunteered to help including: Sandy Malachias for health and welfare . Bouzon, Diane Chronis, Mary Kontos, Angie Kringas, Debbie Funti, Helen Malachias, Cathedral Care: Angie Kringas will chair Gela Pembo, Argie Kleamenakis, and this project. Cathy Vial. Other volunteers are needed. Nursing Home and In Home Visits – Kathy Our annual Garage Sale will take place on Latsis will chair this project. October 13-14, 2012. Elaine Nugent will once again chair this project. She needs November 4: We need coordinator and volunteers to set up the sale, to work during volunteers for the artoklasia and reception the sale and pack up and take down after celebrating the Feast Day of Saints Cosmas the sale. and Damian

October/November –Someone needs to lead our Thanksgiving Project.

November/December-Cornelia Koniditsiotis Monthly: Ozanam Inn: Elanie Nugent and will facilitate our Angel Tree Project. Diane Chronis lead this project. Volunteers are needed. January – Connie Tiliakos and Cathy Vial Makarias As Needed: We need both a will chair this project chairman and volunteers to plan Makarias. April 20 – Lenten Pot Luck Dinner – Led by OCF On-Going- Viki Moustoukas will head Mary Kontos and Helen Malachias. this project.

All Generations Accomplishing Philanthropic Endeavors The A.G.A.P.E. AWARD 2012 is presented to Elaine Nugent by the Philoptochos “Elpis” Society for her dedicated work to improve the lives of the needy.

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4 “BACKPACK FOR KIDS” PROJECT Greenpark Elementary DON’T FORGET THE KIDS School

We are continuing to collect foods for our “Backpack for Kids” project. As you know, our Philoptochos chapter is supporting the students in need at the Greenpark Elementary School in Jefferson Parish for the 2012 school year. In April monetary donations from Philoptochos members were used to purchase food for the backpacks. Several members also brought in food products. The Montessori School students also contributed food for the backpacks. Carolyn Roques, principal of the school, has expressed her sincere appreciation for all that we have done for the students at Greenpark.

Our Lenten Potluck Dinner was held on March 30 and was well attended. Many thanks to everyone who brought a Lenten dish to be enjoyed by all. Our appreciation to Helen Malachias and Mary Kontos for chairing this event.

Julie Fotiades, Cornelia Koniditsiotis & Joan Fotiades Angie Kringas, Faith Kyame and Denise Ammons

Mary Kontos and Helen Malachias

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Agape Fund - The Agape Fund Donation assists the Metropolis with various Diakonias including educational and youth programs. Donation Amount: Determined by Chapter

Clergy Education - The Clergy Education Commitment assists students who are legal residents of the Metropolis of Atlanta and studying at Holy Cross School of Theology for the priesthood with a scholarship based on a sliding scale according to the financial need of the student. The second purpose is to provide priests in the Metropolis of Atlanta spiritual and professional growth by way of continuing education through participation in conferences and other educational programs. Commitment Amount: Determined by Chapter

Discretionary Fund - The Discretionary Fund Commitment is collected and disbursed to the Metropolis to provide emergency relief for natural disasters and other critical misfortunes to the faithful within our Metropolis. Commitment Amount: Determined by chapter

Gifts - The Gift Donation assists with various gifts, flowers and donations to individuals and organizations not in our yearly budget. Donation Amount: Determined by Chapter

Philanthropy - The Philanthropy Commitment provides financial assistance to the faithful within the Metropolis of Atlanta who are in need. Financial assistance is given for necessary essentials such as electric bills, water bills, rent, funeral expenses, medical expenses, prescriptions and more. Commitment Amount: $250.00

Special Project – Building an Orthodox Church in Cameroon, Africa - The Special Project Commitment provides financial resources necessary to achieve the Metropolis Philoptochos Five - Year Goal of $25,000.00 to build a Church in Africa. Commitment Amount: $100.00

Stewardship - Per Capita - The Stewardship - Per Capita Commitment provides operational income to support the ministries, programs and administrative costs of the Metropolis Philoptochos. Commitment Amount: Stewardship - Per Capita is $7.00 per member

Website/Communications - The Website/Communications Commitment provides financial support to maintain and update the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Website. Thus providing chapters with a Metropolis newsletter and website to stay current with ministries, projects and news vital to keep their chapter thriving. Commitment Amount: $40.00

Youth/Camp - The Youth/Camp Commitment assists all Metropolis Youth Programs and supplements the Orthodox Christian Education of our youth. Commitment Amount: $200.00

Barbara Stavis Wolf, Corresponding Secretary Connie Tiliakos, President

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6 Philoptochos “Elpis” Holy Trinity Cathedral Society 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD MEETING AND BRUNCH MAY/JUNE/JULY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 11 10:30 Calendar for 2012-13 CHURCH HALL Adopted at April Meeting HOSTESS CONNIE TILIAKOS

President ’s Message:

Dear Ladies, PHILOPTOHOS GENERAL Our 2012-13 calendar was approved by the MEETING membership at our April meeting. Included in the calendar are dates for our monthly meetings , senior citizen SEPTEMBER 8 luncheons, philanthropic projects, garage sale fundraiser, 10:30 A.M. receptions and special activities. POT LUCK LUNCH CHURCH HALL What else do you want to add to our 1200 ROBERT E.LEE BLVD calendar? NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122

Do you want demonstrations on learning something new Plan to Attend about computer skills, floral arranging, cooking demonstrations with a renowned or local chef, current event topics, health issues, a fashion consultant, decorating inspirations, or an art form like calligraphy? Would you like to attend a retreat at the Diakonia Center? Would you like take a trip to a plantation along the river or visit the New Orleans Museum of Art?

Volunteer to organize one of the above activities or come up with one of your own Thank you to our hostesses for the at our September meeting. refreshments: Maggie Pelias My sincere regards, Koula Venis Connie Tiliakos Connie Tiliakos

The 2012 Clergy-Laity Congress & the National Philoptochos Convention will convene on Sunday, July 1st–July 4th, 2012 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ.

2012 -2013 PHILOPTOCHOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATES TO REMEMBER Meetings – 1st Sat-10:30 AM AUGUST FEBRUARY BOARD MEETINGS – TBA Ozanam Inn – 4th Sat – 2:00 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 1 2 August 11 – Board Meeting 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sept 8 –Meeting and Welcome Back Potluck Lunch 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 13 14 15 16 Sept. 20- Senior Citizen’s Lunch 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 Oct. 6 - MEETING SEPTEMBER MARCH Oct.13-14 – GARAGE SALE S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Oct. 18 – Sr. Citizens Lunch Oct.21 - Thanksgiving Project 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Begins 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Nov. 3 -Meeting 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Nov. 4 – Sts. Cosmos & Damian OCTOBER APRIL Reception S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Nov. 13 – Sr. Citizen’s Lunch 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nov. 14 – Lent Begins 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Nov 22- THANKSGIVING Nov. 25 – Angel Tree Project 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Begins 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 Dec. 6 – Senior Citizen’s Lunch NOVEMBER MAY (Fish Allowed) S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Dec. 8 –Meeting 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Jan. 5 Meeting 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Jan.6 – Vasilopita Sunday 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3 Jan 17-Sr. Citizen’s Lunch 26 27 28 29 30 1 27 28 29 30 25 26 1 1 DECEMBER JUNE Feb. 2 –Meeting S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Feb. 12 Mardi Gras 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feb. 21- Sr. Citizen’s Lunch

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 March 2 Meeting 16 17 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 March 14 – Sr. Citizen’s Lunch Mar 18- Lent Begins 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

JANUARY PHILOPTOCHOS CHARITIES April 6 - Meeting SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S Back to School – Collect Supplies April 7 – Holy Cross Sunday April 19 – Lenten Potluck 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 OCTOBER – TBA Dinner

NOVEMBER – THANKSGIVING April 28 – Palm Sunday 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 18 19 DECEMBER – ANGEL TREE 17 May 5 – Easter 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JANUARY/ FEBRUARY – TBA May 24,25, 26 – Greek Festival

27 28 29 30 31 MARCH /APRIL–TBA June 23 Holy Trinity Reception

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The National Convention provides the opportunity to recognize and honor outstanding projects of Chapters and Metropolises. This year, Aphrodite Skeadas, National President and the National Awards Committee have revamped some of the categories to reflect the evolution of current technologies and new National Philoptochos projects. Our Chapter entered the completion in three categories: (1) The Most Outstanding Outreach Project Award – Our entry is a scrapbook which focuses on our Angel’s place project. Cathy Vial used the latest digital technology to prepare the scrapbook.

(2)The Most Impressive Internet Newsletter – Our chapter newsletter is linked to the church website. Go to www.holytrinitycathedral.org and click of “Elpis Newsletter”.

(3)The Most Successful Fundraiser Project- Connie Tiliakos prepared a digital scrapbook which highlighted “The Keepers of Faith” Exhibition and fundraiser.

Garage Sale October 13 – 14, 2012 We need your support. Bring donations to the center one week before the sale. Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down. This is one of our major fundraisers and we need everyone’s help. We are collecting:

Furniture, Lamps, Frames,

Appliances, Baby Clothes, Toys, Books, Shoes, Clothing, Electronics, Kitchen ware, Bric-a-Brac

SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 11:30 A.M. CHURCH HALL Brian and Maria Stokes are sponsoring this luncheon "In Honor Of all the Ladies of Philoptochos who work tirelessly sometimes seemingly unappreciated, event after event after event after event”. If you would like to sponsor a luncheon please contact Connie Tiliakos at 885-0206 or at [email protected].

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Stones A reception honoring the name day of

Two friends were walking through the desert. our Holy Trinity Cathedral was held During some point of the journey, they had an following Church Services on the Day of argument; Pentecost, June 3. Our appreciation is extended to Mary Kontos for organizing . And one friend slapped the other one in the face the reception and to all those who The one who got slapped was hurt, brought cookies and pastries. but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me in the face “ They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had Congratulations to Elaine Nugent who been slapped got stuck in the mire and started received the Metropolis of Atlanta drowning, but the friend saved him. A.G.A.P.E. (All Generations Accomplishing Philanthropic After he recovered from the near drowning, Endeavors) 2012 National Award he wrote on a stone: for her dedicated work to improve the lives ’Today my best friend saved my life.’ of the needy. Elaine Nugent is the embodiment of Philoptochos philanthropic The friend who had slapped and saved precepts, goals and objectives. Her his best friend asked him, 'After I hurt you, you wrote influence extends from our Holy Trinity family out into the surrounding community in the sand and now you write on a stone, why?' of New Orleans and beyond. She uses The friend replied 'When someone hurts us her talents to quietly pursue her objectives we should write it down in sand, where winds of one mission at a time without calling attention to herself. If an obstacle gets in forgiveness can erase it away. But, when the way of what she is trying to accomplish she doesn't give up. Elaine's endless someone does something good for us, altruistic and loving service to others we must engrave it in stone where no wind can makes her a most worthy recipient of the A.G.A.P.E. Award. ever erase it' Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your benefits in stone. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER CHARITY We will begin collecting school supplies for Reprinted from the Philoptochos our “Back to School” project. Once again we are supporting Lafayette Academy. Metropolis of Atlanta Website Diane Chronis, chairman, will have a collection box set up in the round room beginning in August. Have a safe and happy summer! Barbara Stavis Wolfe, Connie Tiliakos, Corresponding Secretary President NEW ORLEANS PHILOPTOCHOS “ELPIS”

http//www.holytrinitycathedral.org

V O L U M E 2, N U M B E R 1 S EPTEMBER 2 0 1 2 GENERAL Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox MEETING Cathedral 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans, LA, 70122 September 8, 2012 10:30 2012 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Church Hall PHILOPTOCHOS Dear Ladies, NEW ORLEANS "ELPIS" CHAPTER NATIONAL AWARDS Potluck Welcome back. I hope you had a FOR Lunch refreshing summer. EXCELLENCE

"Going for the Gold" at the Olympic Bring a small games was the grandest show on earth on TV screens this appetizer or summer. At our Philoptochos National Convention in Phoenix, dessert. Elaine Nugent was honored with the Metropolis of Atlanta A.G.A.P.E. Award. and our chapter won four National Awards for Sandwiches will be Excellence: provided.

1st Place Most Successful Fundraiser Project SEPTEMBER 1st Place Most Impressive Internet Newsletter M T W T F S 3 4 5 6 7 8 1st Place Most Outstanding Outreach Project 1 1 1 1 1 15 0 1 2 3 4 100% National Ministry Commitments 1 1 1 2 7 8 9 20 1 22 Laura Nixon, Philoptochos Metropolis of Atlanta President, 2 2 2 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 29 sends her "sincerest congratulations on the chapter's winning of these very significant awards!". SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH "Going for the Gold" doesn't just happen. It takes goal setting, THURSDAY a positive mindset, determination, desire and confidence. Our SEPTEMBER 20 Philoptochos Board has met and planned productive and

meaningful goals for the coming year. Let's stretch beyond our SPONSORED BY comfort zone and move forward together for another successful BRIAN AND year. MARIA STOKES With sincere appreciation, "In Honor Of all the Ladies of Connie Tiliakos Philoptochos who work tirelessly sometimes seemingly unappreciated, event after event after event after event” Our Metropolis of Atlanta has a new website. Visit the site to read the new August eNewsletter from Laura Nixon, Metropolis of Atlanta Philotochos President. Catch up on the news from the National Conference in Phoenix. Highlights are below.

The Metropolis of Atlanta website, as well as, other important websites are listed below.

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of www.atlmetropolis.org/ Atlanta

Diakonia Retreat Center www.diakoniaretreatcenter.org/

National Ladies Philoptochos www.philoptochos.org/ Society

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of www.goarch.org/ America

Saint Basil Academy www.saintbasilacademy.org

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 8-4

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 12-4

Volunteers are needed to set up during the week before Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb, the sale, as well as, to work during the sale. That’s where the fruit is……. Anomomous We are collecting furniture, lamps, baby clothes, clothing, toys, appliances, shoes and bric-a-brac.

Contact Elaine Nugent for further information.

Schools in our area have already begun classes and, unfortunately, there will be many children who won’t be able to afford to buy the required supplies.

Many area stores are offering sales for these supplies. Please help support those who are less fortunate by donating school supplies. In turn, our Philoptochos Chapter will see that all donated supplies are provided to needy children. Diane Chronis, committee chairman, has placed a collection box in the Round Room for your donated supplies. Suggested items that are needed are: erasers, # 2 pencils, glue sticks,

notebooks Helen Malachias attended the and big boxes of crayons. Opening the Doors Luncheon in Additionally, hand- sanitizer and baby wipes are needed. Atlanta. The event raised over

$56,600 for the Center of Philanthropy. 3 AUGUST FEBRUARY

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 2012 -2013 1 2 3 4 1 2 CALENDAR 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 MEETINGS 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1st Sat-10:30 AM 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 SEPTEMBER MARCH BOARD MEETINGS

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S TBA 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Ozanam Inn th 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 Sat – 2:00

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2012 DATES OCTOBER APRIL TO REMEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Sept 8 –Meeting and 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Welcome Back 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 Potluck Lunch 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Sept. 20- Senior 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Citizen’s Lunch 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 NOVEMBER MAY Oct. 6 - MEETING S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Oct.13-14 – GARAGE SALE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Oct. 18 – Sr. Citizens 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Lunch 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Oct.21 - 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 27 28 29 30 Thanksgiving Project 26 1 1 DECEMBER JUNE Begins

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Nov. 3 -Meeting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Nov. 4 – Sts. Cosmos 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 & Damian Reception

16 17 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Nov. 13 – Sr. 1 Citizen’s Lunch 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Nov. 14 – Lent JANUARY PHILOPTOCHOS CHARITIES Begins S M T W T F S SEPTEMBER Nov 22- Back to School – Collect Supplies THANKSGIVING 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 OCTOBER – TBA Nov. 25 – Angel Tree 7 8 9 10 11 12 NOVEMBER – THANKSGIVING 6 Project Begins 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 DECEMBER – ANGEL TREE Dec. 6 – Senior 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JANUARY/ FEBRUARY – TBA 2 Citizen’s Lunch 7 28 29 30 31 MARCH /APRIL–TBA (Fish Allowed)

We enjoy preparing this newsletter for you. We look forward to theDec. new8 –Meeting year.

Barbara Stavis Wolf, Connie Tiliakos, Corresponding Secretary President 4

October, 2012 Volume 2, # 2 WELCOME FATHER Philoptochos Society “Elpis” MAXIMUS 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans, LA. 70122 www.holytrinitycathedral.org

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Ladies, Our Next General Meeting November 3 Fall brings about change. We get excited when 10:00 Board Meeting the weatherman predicts a cold front and we begin 10:30 Regular Meeting thinking about getting out our sweaters. Schools are open and WEAR PINK OCT 21 our favorite football teams are getting our attention. Also, getting FOR BREAST CANCER our attention are all the activities and projects we have before us. AWARENESS Although we do not have a general meeting in October, we have many activities throughout the month. I’m glad to hear that Dates to Remember many of you are gathering up items for our Garage Sale. You can October help Elaine Nugent with the Garage Sale setup beginning Sunday, Oct 21 Sunday Breast Cancer Awareness October 7 through October 12. You can also help by posting NO MEETING IN OCTOBER flyers advertising the sale. See the information in the note below. 7 Sunday Reception for Father Maximus Diane Chronis has placed a green recycle bin next the drink Garage Sale Set-up after Church machine in the Round Room. She reports that she has already 8-12 Mon – Fri Garage Sale Set-up 10 am begun to bring plastic bottles to the recycle center. Diane has til 13 Saturday Garage Sale 8 am – 4 pm also placed a pull tab collection container in the Round Room. We are collecting pull tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House. 14 Sunday Garage Sale 12 noon -4 pm Although the pull tab collection seems slow, I think we will be 18 Thursday Senior Citizens Lunch 11:30 20 Saturday Kohmen Race for the Cure surprised at how many we will be able to collect by the end of the year. Our first Senior Citizens Luncheon on October 18 is 21 Sunday Thanksgiving Project begins sponsored by Brian and Maria Stokes. We extend our 27 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 2 pm appreciation to them for their sponsorship. As you know, NOVEMBER October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Faith Kyame has TBA Spring Fundraiser Planning ordered informational materials and is planning to give them out 3 General Meeting after church in late October. You can help promote breast cancer 4 Philoptochos Sunday awareness by wearing pink on that Sunday. More information Saints Damian and Cosmos Reception will follow on this. During October we begin our Thanksgiving 13 Tuesday Senior Citizens Luncheon Project. Look for the table set up in the Round Room beginning 11: 30 am October 21. Contact Elaine Nugent to help with the Ozanam 14 Wednesday Lent Begins Outreach on Saturday, October 27. She needs four volunteers to 18 Sunday Thanksgiving Gift Deadline help serve food. 22 Thursday Thanksgiving 24 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 2 pm Sincerely, 25 Sunday Angel Tree Project Begins

Connie Tiliakos Volunteers are needed to help set up the Garage Sale on Monday, October 8 through

Friday October 12 from 10:30 am – 2:30 p.m. Please call Connie Tiliakos, 885-0206 or

1 701-5104 or email [email protected] or Elaine Nugent at [email protected] if you will be able to help. This is a major fundraiser and we need everyone to come and help. Page Please plan to come October 13 and 14 to help at the sale. If you have donations for the garage sale you may bring them to the Church hall and put them on the stage beginning 1 Subday, October 7. We need to publicize this event so spread the word. If you would like some flyers to hand out ask Connie or Elaine.

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PHILOPTOCHOS RECEPTION

SAINTS COSMOS AND DAMIAN

The first Sunday of November of each year is dedicated to the Philoptochos Society and we commemorate the holy Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian, the patron saints of Philoptochos. Cosmas and Damian were two extraordinary Packets Sent to CollegeStudents brothers who were renowned physicians and martyrs of the In September , Viki Moustoukas, OCF chairman early Church. Born in Asia Minor, these beloved saints of our prepared and Carol Ventruatos mailed “care packages” Church earned a distinctive reputation for offering their to four college freshmen from our community: Lisa services of healing to those in need and never accepted Georges, Christine Catis, Michael Labatute, and payment of any kind for their services. Today, the legacy of Saints Cosmas and Damian lives on and their example of Jacquelyn Pembo. The package included selection of giving challenges us. On Sunday, November 4, a special tray spiritual items, snacks and school supplies as seen in the will be passed to support the National Ladies Philoptochos picture above. The package was sent to the student's Ecumenical Patriarchate Fund, a ministry which is a tangible dorms, along with homemade pralines prepared by expression of our love. In supporting this important fund, Elaine Nugent. Our message to the students is that you will help to bring both material and spiritual comfort to although they are out of sight they are not out of mind, the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ who know and we encourage them to remember the teachings of Constantinople as their home. Elaine Nugent and Olga Christakis are planning a reception following church their faith, especially during times of personal challenge. services. Volunteers are needed to bring desserts and paper goods. Contact Elaine or Olga if you can help This year on Philoptochos Sunday we are celebrating Please Contact Connie 80 years of philanthropy. Our “Elpis” Philoptochos became Tiliakos to report victims of an official organization within the Archdiocese in 1943 when Kaliope Andrisakos (Andres) led the organization as Hurricane Isaac that may need president. Since then hundreds of Ladies within our special assistance community have worked to promote the charitable and philanthropic purposes of Philoptochos.

Contratulations to SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON Olga Christakis who has been named the OCTOBER 18 recipient of the 11:30 AM Archangel Michael CHURCH HALL Metropolitan's Choice Award representing Agenda our Holy Trinity Greek Welcome Orthodox Cathedral. Opening Prayer – Father Maximus Lunch Video “The Isles of Greece” Bingo PHILOPTOCHOS SPONSORED BY

RETREAT BRIAN AND MARIA STOKES DIAKONIA CENTER

SALEM, N.C "In Honor Of all the Ladies of Philoptochos who work tirelessly JANUARY 18-20, 2013 sometimes seemingly unappreciated,

event after event after event after event”

PHILOPTOCHOS CALENDAR 2012-2013

DECEMBER SEPTEMBER TBA Spring Fundraiser Planning 3 Monday Labor Day 6 Thursday Senior Citizen’s Lunch 11 am OCF Graduating Seniors (Fish Allowed) Site TBA Back-to-School Supplies Charity 8 Saturday General Meeting Recycling Project Begins 16 Sunday Angel Tree Gift Deadline 8 Saturday General Meeting 10:30 25 Tuesday Christmas Welcome Back Pot Luck Lunch 29 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 2 pm 20 Thursday Senior Citizens Luncheon 11:30 JANUARY 22 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 2 pm TBA Spring Fundraiser Planning Cell Phones for Soldiers Charity 5 Saturday Board Meeting 10 am Saturday General Meeting 10:30 am OCTOBER 6 Sunday Vasilopita NO GENERAL MEETING IN OCT 15 Tuesday Senior Citizens Lunch 11 am Ongoing OCF Baptisms and Weddings 18-20 Philoptochos Retreat – Salem North Carolina TBA D Day Museum Visit 26 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 21 Sunday Breast Cancer Awareness Garage Sale Set-up after Church FEBRUARY 8-12 Mon – Fri Garage Sale Set-up 10 am til Spring Fundraiser Planning 13 Saturday Garage Sale 8 am – 4 pm Mardi Gras Bead Charity 14 Sunday Garage Sale 12 noon -4 pm 2 Saturday Board Meeting 10:00 18 Thursday Senior Citizens Lunch 11:30 2 Saturday Meeting 10:30 20 Saturday Kohmen Race for the Cure 10 Sunday “Go Red for Women” 21 Sunday Thanksgiving Project begins 12 Tuesday Mardi Gras 27 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 2 pm 21 Thursday Senior Citizens Lunch 11:30 23 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 2 pm MARCH NOVEMBER TBA Spring Fundraiser TBA Spring Fundraiser Planning March/April Charity 3 Saturday Board Meeting 10 am TBA General Meeting 3 Saturday General Meeting 10:30 am 14 Thursday Senior Citizens Lunch 11:30 4 Philoptochos Sunday 18 First Monday of Lent Saints Damian and Cosmos Reception 23 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 13 Tuesday Senior Citizens Luncheon 11: 30 am APRIL 14 Wednesday Lent Begins 6 Saturday General Meeting 10:30 am 18 Sunday Thanksgiving Gift Deadline 7 Holy Cross Sunday Reception 22 Thursday Thanksgiving 19 Friday Lenten Pot Luck Dinner 8:30 24 Saturday Ozanam Outreach 2 pm 27 Saturday Ozanam Inn Outreach 2 pm 25 Sunday Angel Tree Project Begins 28 Palm Sunday

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 MEETING

(Pictured Left to Right ) Cathy Vial, Angie Kringas, Athena Kontaxis, Helen Malachias, Niki Kloumasis, Sandy Bouzon, Elaine Nugent, Viki Moustoukas, Beth Andrews, Maggi Maag, Debbie Funti, Brille Cotsoradis, Mary Kontos, Carol Venturatos, Olga Christakis, Cornelia Koniditsiotis, and Sophie Theodoron. Elaine Nugent holds her National Agape Award as members stand behind National Awards presented to our chapter at the Natonal Convention in Phoenix.

A Pot Luck Lunch was held after the meeting. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the delicious meal.

Jeanette Tsatalios, Sophie Theodoron and Elaine Nugent partake of the Pot Luck Lunch prepared by Philoptochos members.

Barbara Stavis Wolf, Corresponding Secretary Connie Tiliakos, President

www.holytrinitycathedral.org Holy Trinity Cathedral 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA

Volume 2, Number 2 November 2012 MEETING NOTICE NOVEMBER 3, 2012 . BOARD MEETING

10:00

REGULAR MEETING

10:30

HOSTESSES FOR NOVEMBER Sandy Bouzon Debbie Funti Helen Malachias

NOVEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER 3 General Meeting 4 Philoptochos Sunday Saints Damian and Cosmos President’s Message forward”, “stepping up to the plate”, Reception “stepping out”, or “taking steps” toward 13 Tuesday Senior Dear Ladies, something. Not always forward, Citizens Luncheon however, because sometimes we “back As we wound down the summer with all step” or take a “step back.” But “step” 11: 30 am the fun and relaxation of vacations, travel is about movement. Who doesn’t want 14 Wednesday and time spent outdoors, we were ready to to make progress toward success, even Lent Begins get back to another season of activities. if it’s only “one small step at a time”? I 18 Sunday September and October were very busy. look forward to all of us taking a “step As November approaches we are ready to Thanksgiving Gift Deadline in the right direction” as we work plan and execute our next project and go 22 Thursday together to reach out to help others. on to our “next step”. I was thinking Thanksgiving about how many ways we use the Happy Thanksgiving, 24 Saturday word “step.” Taking the “first step”, Ozanam Outreach 2 pm or making a “big step”, “stepping Connie 25 Sunday Connie Tiliakos Angel Tree Project Begins

Philoptochos “Elpis” Chapter

Supports Center for Philanthropy

Convention in New Orleans in enter the new Philoptochos 2010. This October 2012 we are home. Every Chapter’s name will be proud to continue our support by permanently displayed at the Center. giving another $1000 to this final Every Chapter will be proudly campaign for the Center of represented on the tree. Every Philanthropy. Our Philoptochos A Chapter Giving Tree that will include Chapter’s donation will be exactly the Elpis Chapter will have our name a Leaf inscribed for every Philoptochos same: $1000 per leaf. Our permanently displayed on a leaf at Chapter nationwide was unveiled at the Center. Philoptochos “Elpis” Chapter the 2012 National Philoptochos donated $2500 to the Center of Convention in Phoenix, AZ. The Philanthropy “Open the Doors” Chapter Giving Tree will greet all who campaign at the Philoptochos National .

2012 GARAGE SALE A SUCCESS

Elaine Nugent prices items.

Once again our annual Garage Sale fundraiser was a success. We thank Elaine Nugent for acting as chairman. This is a year-round project for Elaine because people bring her items to sell all year long and she stores many of the items in her shed at home because storage at the church is very limited. So many people helped it’s hard to list everyone. We say thank you to everyone who gave their time, talents and donations. Advertising is an essential piece of this project. We were happy when our customers said they saw the ads Elaine placed in the newspaper and the information placed on the internet by Stacy Vitranis Niki Kloumasis and Faith Kyame Rico. Elaine and Sandy Bouzon made calls from our customer list from

help Elaine at the sale. previous years and people thanked us for calling to let them know. (cont’d p. 3)

Connie Tiliakos, Diane Chronis, Olga Christakis, and Alesandra Lacour Despina Moustoukas and get ready for opening day. Helen Malachias unpack boxes.

Despina Mousoukas, Angie Kringas and Elaine Nugent with Father Maximos and Nick Moustoukas

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Olga Christakis and Stella Dabbs have fun while they work setting up for the sale.

Debbie Funti, Cornelia Koniditsiotis, and Diane Chronis assist customers.

Page 2 P hiloptochos Members are Actively Involved in the Sale

A lot goes in to getting ready for the sale. We thank John Georges for donating a truck to bring the items from Elaine’s house on Sunday before the sale. The GOYANS helped by setting up tables after church on Sunday and we thank them for the time they took to do that for us. We appreciate the clothing racks that Danae Columbus let us use. Many thanks to John Koniditsiotis for cooking lunch for us and to Olga Christakis for donating it. The cookies, snacks, plants and spices that we sold added to our profit. Helping with this were Jeannette Tsatalios, Cornelia Koniditsiotis, Despina Moustoukas, Denise Ammons, Elaine Nugent, Connie Tiliakos, Diane Chronis, Connie Kringas, Stacy Rico, Helen Malachias and Olga

Christakis. Stacy Rico sets up the Christmas tree and readies it for the sale.

Olga Christakis and Argyo Stratis Elaine Nugent, Sandy Bouzon, Angie Kringas and Helen Malachias take a short break from pricing, organizing, answering questions, Adrienne Dabbs Owen and As you can see “it takes a village” to put cashing on a garage and helping sale. customers Those not yet Faith Kyame organize the mentioned who helped are: Nancy Athas, Ruby Tahir, Patrck Latour, Cathy merchandise. Vial, Gela Pembo, Argie Kleamenakis, Beth Andews, Maggie Maag, Brille Cotsoradis, Pete Patsalikos, Deborah Macinnes, Marcella Orkoulas, Maria Popa , Magdalena Liaptsios, Nick Liaptsios, Dina Vitranis.

Began Oct. 21 Deadline for Begins Nov. 25 Donations Nov. 18 Senior Deadline for Thanksgiving Nov. 22 Citizens’ Donations Dec. 16

Lunch Donations may be made at the A Christmas Tree will be set up table in the Round Room. in the Round Room.

TUESDAY (Note Change Don’t forget to recycle in Day) Save your cell plastic bottles, pull tabs phones. We and aluminum cans. The will begin bin for bottles and cans November 13 collecting is next to the drink machine in the them in hall. The pull tab container is in the January. Round Room. Every piece counts. Page 3

Louisiana Hurricane Isaac SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012 TO MONDAY,

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

The Disaster Response Committee under the chairmanship of Dee Nicolaou provides an effective utilization of human and material resources of the Metropolis of Atlanta. It has created a comprehensive, integrated and national network for disaster response that is capable of coordinating Orthodox resources and integrating that Archimandrite response capacity within the national disaster response framework. Maximos Pafilis In response to the needs faced after Hurricane Isaac, Dee Nicolaou representing the Metropolis of Atlanta, has coordinated To Succeed direct assistance to requests by those in need within the Holy His Grace Bishop- Trinity Community. Our sincere appreciation is extended to Dee Elect Grigorios of Nicolaou for quickly responding to those needs and providing help Nyssa in an efficient, organized and effective manner.

Welcome Father Maximos. We look PHILOPTOCHOS SUNDAY forward to having November 4, 2012 you come to our next Philoptochos meeting on Sunday, November 4, we will commemorate the holy November 3 Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian, the patron saints of Philoptochos. An Artoklasia in honor of our patron saints will follow the Divine Liturgy. Our appreciation is extended to Evangelia Bilalis for preparing the Arto. A special tray will be passed to support the National Ladies Philoptochos Ecumenical Patriarchate Fund. We will have a special presentation honoring Helen Malachias, past president, following the Divine Liturgy. We are asking that all Philoptochos members sit as a group in front of the church. We will take a group picture with Father Maximus. Elaine Nugent and Olga Christakis are planning a reception following church services. Volunteers are needed to bring desserts and paper goods. Contact Elaine or Olga if you can help.

Have a nice Thanksgiving, Page 4

Barbara Stavis Wolf, Corresponding Secretary Connie Tiliakos, President

December 2012 Volume 2, Number 3 Philoptochos “Elpis” Newsletter We are on the web. Visit us at www.holytrinitycathedral.org Holy Trinity Cathedral 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans, La.

MEETING NOTICE

REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8 10:30 AM ROUND ROOM

HOSTESSES Diane Chronis and Viki Moustoukas

SENIOR CITIZENS Philoptochos Members Pictured with Father Maximos on Philoptochos CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Sunday.

SMILLIE’S Presidents Message RESTAURANT

Dear Ladies, message of the Christmas season DECEMBER 6 11:30 AM We are fast approaching the as we seek to aid the elderly, assist

CONTACT most important birth in history, the students, and support our military. CONNIE TILIAKOS TO birth of the Baby Jesus. It was Our actions make a difference. Let more than 2,000 years ago when us promise to help those in need MAKE RESERVATION the Angel appeared to the with a deeper resolve and a

shepherds tending their flocks on renewed spirit. JANUARY 5 that miraculous night when our

Lord and Savior was born in Merry Christmas! Bethlehem. Let us as members of JANUARY 6 the Philoptochos Society live the VASILOPITA SUNDAY Connie Tiliakos

PHILOPTOCHOS Angel Tree brings joy at Christmas

RETREAT JAN. 18-20 Once again, the gifts under the Angel Tree will go toward helping the special families within our DIAKONIA CENTER community. Cornelia Koniditsiotis coordinated SALEM, S.C. this very unique holiday charity with the help of Viki Moustoukas. The PTA, Hope and Joy and GOYA decorated the tree and the ornaments under the leadership our youth director, Tony Pembo. The deadline for gifts is December 16.

December Newsletter

Helen Malachias honored on National

Philoptochos Sunday

Philoptochos Patron Saints Cosmas and Damian

Helen and Charlie Malachias Father Maximos Pafilis presents pictured with the Certificate of Helen Malachias with the Merit presented to Helen from the Philoptochos Past President’s Pin. National Philoptochos Society.

Father Maximos blesses Reception for Saints Cosmas and Damian the Artos during the National Philoptochos Sunday special thanks to Evangelia Artoklasia service in was celebrated on November 4, honor of Saints Cosmas Bilalis who baked the Artos. 2012. An Artoklasia service was The four National Awards and Damian, patron held following the liturgy in honor of received by our Philoptochos saints of Philoptochos. Cosmas and Damian, patron saints chapter were on display during

of Philoptochos, who assisted the the reception. Many people poor without compensation. We helped Olga and Elaine by appreciate the generous support of bringing pastries. Thank you the community who contributed to again. Our appreciation, also, the special tray that was passed. to Debie Funti who donated the The funds collected were used to flower arrangement for the send a donation to the National reception in honor of her mother, Philoptochos Ecumenical Fund. Our Sophie Hadges.

Sign Up Sunday

Philoptochos participated in the brochure were examples of Many thanks to Olga Holy Trinity Cathedral Stewardship Philoptochos projects and Christakis (left) and Sign Up Sunday on November 4. outreach activities on the local Elaine Nugent (right) Connie Tiliakos sat at the table and district and national Level. for planning the welcomed those who stopped by. Members used the opportunity reception. She gave out brochures which to renew their stewardship for explained the mission and purpose 2013. of Philoptochos. Included in the Page 2

, Recycling projects help the needy BABY KITS FOR

HURRICANE VICTIMS: and save the environment Diane Chronis heads the committee that is preparing Each week Diane Chronis “Baby Kits” for the families in picks up the plastic bottles and New Jersey and New York aluminum cans from the church and takes them to the recycling who lost their homes and center. The number of bottles most of their belongings in and cans seems to increase each the wake of Hurricane week. We are so happy to see so Sandy. many people cooperating with this International Orthodox project. We hope that someday Christian Charities (IOCC) the city will pick up the cans and asks that a small assistance bottles. Diane Chronis pictured with the package be assembled to pull tabs you have collected. make a difference in a new Every little bit helps the kids at life. Those with infants Sleeping Mats for the Ronald McDonald House. Pull tabs from any type of cans are especially need our help. A Homeless collectable. box is in the Round Room for

your donation. Monetary Philoptochos is beginning a donations are also needed to new project: Sleeping Mats mail the kits to the collection for the Homeless. We need your help to make this project a center. success. Diane Chronis has The items listed below are learned how to make the mats. needed for each Baby Kit: epingThe Mats Sleeping for Matsthe Homeless are made 2 shirts from plastic bags (the kind you 6 cloth diapers get at grocery stores). They 2 washcloths keep moisture away from the 2 gowns or sleepers body , preserve heat and create a soft surface for the 2 diaper pins homeless to sleep on. Please start to save 2 receiving blankets Five to seven hundred bags your plastic bags and 1 sweater or sweatshirt are needed for each mat. bring them and a pair of If you can’t donate a Please start to save your scissors to the complete kit, please feel free plastic bags and bring them to donate either a partial kit and a pair of scissors to the December or make a monetary Philoptochos meeting in Philoptochos meeting. December where we will cut donation to Philoptochos. the bags, loop them together We will make appropriate and roll them into balls for purchases and forward the eventual crocheting into completed kits. sleeping mats.

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Spiritual Retreat Registration Deadline is January 9, 2013 METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA PHILOPTOCHOS January 18 – 20, 2013 Diakonia Center in Salem, SC

Presented by Cost per person is $150 Includes 3 days and 2 nights lodging Father Paul Costopoulos, Dean 5 meals Holy Cross-Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Round the clock beverage/snacks Cathedral in Birmingham, Alabama All materials

Friday 3:00 - 6:30 Arrive, get settled, tour the grounds 6:30 - 7:30 Dinner Dining Hall 7:30 8:00 Welcoming Remarks- Charlie’s Room 8:00 - 9:30 Ice Breakers- Charlie’s Room

Saturday 7:00 Wake-up 8:00 - 8:30 Orthros- Fr. Barnabas Chapel 8:30 - 9:30 Breakfast Dining Hall 10:00 - 11:00 First Presentation Dining Hall 11:00 - 12:00 Discussion Dining Hall 12:15 - 12:45 Group Picture In front of lodge 2 1:00 - 2:00 Lunch Dining Hall 2:00 - 3:00 Second Presentation- Dining Hall 3:00 - 4:00 Discussion Dining Hall 4:00 - 6:00 Free time/ Guided Hike Confession - 6:00 - 7:00 Vespers- Chapel 7:00 - 8:00 Dinner Dining Hall 8:30 - 10:00 Charlie’s Room Sunday 7:00 Wake-up 8:00 - 9:00 Orthros- Chapel 9:00 - 10:45 Diving Liturgy Chapel 11:00 - 12:30 Brunch Dining Hall 12:30 Clean up and depart

Registration forms will be available at our next meeting on December 8

Page 4 Senior Citizens Luncheons in October and November combine good food with fellowship

Page 5 Thanksgiving Baskets Delivered Thanksgiving is about spending time with friends and family and showing gratitude. But more importantly, Thanksgiving is about reaching out to those who are less fortunate. Philoptochos thanks everyone who donated toward the eping Mats for thepurchase Homeless of gift cards for the Needy members of our Holy Trinity Family. Your generosity is overwhelming. We thank Cathy Vial who donated and decorated the baskets containing the gift cards and filled them with goodies.

Homeless fed at Ozanam Inn . Elaine Nugent, Sophie Theodoron, and Christe Andrews served over 100 homeless at Ozanam Inn on November 24. Diane Chronis brought the food earlier in the week. Elaine also brought coats, sweaters, gloves and other winter clothing. Philoptohos eping will probably Mats notfor the be neededHomeless during the month of December because so many other organizations in the New Orleans area help the homeless during the holidays. Spring fundraiser planned October Breast Cancer Awareness eping Mats for the Homeless eping Mats for the Homeless

Our spring fundraiser is set for Saturday March 10, 2012. Faith Kyame, chairman of Breast Vickie Catsulis, chairman of Cancer Awareness Month in October, the fundraiser has begun served pink punch and gave out making plans for a tablescape brochures after church on October 17 dinner. The silent auction is a to increase awareness of the disease. major part of this fundraiser. While most people are aware of breast Everyone is asked to get two cancer, many forget to take the steps items for the auction. Start to have a plan to detect the disease in making your contacts now. We its early stages and encourage others will need everyone’s help to to do the same. make this fundraiser a success.

Merry Christmas, Connie Tiliakos, President Barbara Stavis Wolf, Corresponding Secretary