THE FLAME HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL Monthly Newsletter

Volume 4, Issue 4 April 2014

Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries Committee Completes New Project

Greek Pavilion at Children’s World’s Fair — A Smashing Success! By Steven E. Psarellis, Committee Chairman

The Holy Trinity Cathedral family celebrated Greek Independence Day, as well as recognized the Church’s 150 years history, at the 2014 Children’s World’s Fair, a city-wide function that took place on Saturday, March 22, at the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Personally, it was especially gratifying to witness the entire community participate in a completely new and exciting project that encompassed children, youth, young adults, and not so young adults, working as a team to affirm to the greater New Orleans residents that the Holy Trinity Cathedral members were, are, and will remain one of the brightest colors in this city’s quilt of cultures.

I am indebted to the parishioners and friends, who encouraged the Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries Committee (ECYM) to undertake the project, and to all contributing team players, who ultimately made this endeavor a huge success. Their efforts and support prompt me to provide a summary of what occurred during this one day event and to recognize the efforts of those who made it possible.

The 2014 Children’s World’s Fair presented a once in a lifetime opportunity for Holy Trinity members to showcase the community to the general New Orleans population while also celebrating its unique culture. The parish was invited to set up a Greek pavilion on the first floor of the Children’s Museum, providing crafts for the children, small tastes of Greek food, traditional Greek dancing, and any other offerings that would define its ethnicity. Coincidently, the World’s Fair fundraiser was scheduled the same weekend that the Greek School children traditionally celebrate Greek Independence Day. When various members of the Holy Trinity Cathedral family were approached in the early planning stages of this project, the Committee received only positive reinforcement and eager commitments for total participation.

First to jump on board were the Hellenic Dancers, who entertained the patrons and guests with traditional folk dances in the museum’s auditorium. Additionally, the 150 th Anniversary Committee and the Keepers of the Faith— Archives Committee enthusiastically prepared a booth that featured Holy Trinity’s 150 years history. Rounding out the equation, Koula Vennis on behalf of the Cathedral Montessori School offered immediate input on crafts that tied into the theme of the World’s Fair: Waters of the World. Her efforts brought much joy to the children. The undersigned commissioned a new mural, which an artist drew and my office assistant Lauren Labostrie spent countless hours painting. It served as a backdrop where numerous guests t

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had their pictures taken with the Hellenic Dancers. These core elements Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral effectively served as the basis of the exhibition. 1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 Seeking additional components to enhance the venture, the ECYM Committee 504.282.0259 – Fax 504.283.5586 holytrinitycathedral.org concurred that the young guests would love to receive a gift from the Greek pavilion. In true Hellenic fashion, our volunteers made every child an Olympic Liturgical Services winner, crowning him or her with laurel leaves tied together in the traditional Sundays – Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am fashion. The presentation was an instant sensation as was another unique, well Weekdays (when scheduled) 9:00 am received craft that involved helping the young guests write their names with Interim Clergy Greek characters by tracing the alphabet on a light table. Reverend Father Dean Gigicos 504-282-0259 Projects such as these often reveal the untapped creativity and energy within the Chanters: Petros Demarinis, Demetrios Pappas Holy Trinity community. This particular event especially brought out the artistic Choir Director : Alex Tiliakos best in one of our family members, so much so that the Children’s Museum staff incorporated her work in the gift bags prepared for the Museum’s patrons. Of 2014 PARISH COUNCIL President : Steven E. Psarellis course, I am referring to Vickie Catsulis, whose creation, Spartapup , became an 1st Vice President : W. Paul Andersson instant hit. Vickie prepared a children’s coloring book, whose leading character 2nd Vice President: Constandinos Vennis took a child through Greek traditions and history and concluded by inviting Treasurer : Socrates Toras everyone to the annual Greek Festival New Orleans. Aside from its artistic Secretary: Vladimir Ammons excellence, the book became a major marketing tool for the community. I invite Members: Petros Christakis, Konstantinos Frezoulis, Manoli Ioannidis, Panagiotis all of you to come by the Hellenic Cultural Center and pick up your copy of Patselikos, Elias Tsatalios, and Ginny Zissis Spartapup , the puppy that’s dressed as an evzone! Through the efforts of Jesus Ramirez, aka George Ramirez’s father, the booklet was printed practically free The Flame: Editor, Victoria Catsulis of cost. EDUCATION Speaking of creativity, what a fabulous job Vicki McCallef did in undertaking the Greek School mammoth task of preparing food for 1,500 people! Not only did she prepare Instructor: Fay Kalergi Hymnology small tastes of Greek food for the large crowd, she made certain that the food Instructor: Viki Moustoukas retained our Lenten religious restrictions. Her game plan was brilliant: dolmades, Sunday School orzo with tomato sauce, and fanouropita for dessert. The parents loved the Following Holy Communion Director: Patrick Latour dolmades, the children devoured the orzo and returned for seconds and ORGANIZATIONS Acolytes and Readers thirds, and the dessert was Coordinator: Vladimir Ammons favored by all generations. AHEPA: President, Socrates Toras Daughters of Penelope Needless to say, the President: Barbara Stavis Wolf crowning jewel that Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries afternoon was the Greek Chairman: Steven E. Psarellis School students presenting GOYA their Greek Independence Coordinators: Maria Michailakis and Maria Patselikos Day program. To assist the President: Sophia Marathonitis parents and children with transportation logistics, a school bus was chartered. It Advisors: Maria Stokes, Argeta Labatut, picked them up at church and returned them there after the show. And, what a Despina Patselikos, Lenna Korominas show it was! Under the direction of Greek School Director Fay Kalergi, the Greek Hellenic Dancers: Coordinator, Vivi Demarinis Holy Trinity Soccer School children made the community proud by presenting in both Greek and Director: Katerina Tsatsoulis Sutton English the reason our parish was celebrating Greek Independence Day, as well HOPE/JOY (age 11 and under) as our Greek Orthodox presence in New Orleans for a century and a half. With Coordinator: Vicki Mantikos McCallef moving introductions by Nancy Bakamitsou, the audience in the auditorium, Advisors: Angeliki Frezoulis, comprised of Greek parents and non-Greek visitors, was introduced to our Sina Lawrence, Donna Venturatos Philoptochos: President:, Connie Tiliakos ethnic history. A special thanks to the participating students and to their parents, PTA: President, Katerina Tsatoulis Sutton who prepared the young thespians for the production. Real Estate Committee Chairperson: John Salles-Tsatsoulis And, with that, I would like to give specific thanks to those, who contributed to St. Markella of Chios: this important Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries program, beginning President: Maria Anastasiou with the school children. The lists that follow on the next page are in Support: Secretary, Victoria Catsulis alphabetical order, and the directors or chairpersons for each group are Maintenance : Dimitri Vatakis 2 identified. GREEK SCHOOL GREEK CUISINE SATURDAY VO LUNTEERS Fay Kalergi, Director Vickie McCallef, Chairperson Maria Anastasiou Nancy Bakamitsou, Narrator Olga Christakis Marion Bakamitsou Rania Mantikos Keely Byrne GREEK SCHOOL PLAY CAST Victoria Catsulis Aristides Bakamitsos SPARTAPUP Petros Christakis Eugenia Bakamitsos Dawn-Rachel Harvey Konstantinos Chouliaris Victoria Catsulis, Artist and Author Damaris Jimenez James Commagere Jesus Ramirez, Printing John Jimenez Olivia Commagere Popi Kountouroudas Theodore Commagere VIDEO PRESENTATION Lauren Labostrie Panteli Frezoulis Terry Marathonitis Charlotte Lin Alexandros Kountouroudas Anthony McCallef Crystal Makridakis Vicki McCallef Zoe McCallef FRIDAY SET UP CREW Maggie Maag George Ramirez Dawn-Rachel Harvey Popi Michailakis Sofia Rico Damaris Jimenez Hollie Montero Alexi Sotiropoulos Chrisovalantis Kountouroudas Koula Spetsiotis Lucas Sotiropoulos Lauren Labostrie Jan Weiner Dimitrios Spetsiotis Costa Vennis Georgia Zervoudis Dimitrios Stratikis Koula Vennis Ginny Zissis Panayiota Vatakis Styliani Vatakis Maria Vennis

HELLENIC DANCERS

Manoli Ioannidis, Director Markella Bilalis Christine Broadaway Angeliki Kleamenakis Anna Malachias Jacquelyn Pembo Elena Plakotaris

The Committee extends a special thank you to the Greek Festival Committee, Dawn-Rachel Harvey, Choice Copy Service, and the Louisiana Children’s Museum for their financial contributions. Finally, this program would not have been possible without the invaluable assistance, support, and stamina of my assistant, Lauren Labostrie. She spent hours after work coordinating details with the Children’s Museum staff, helping to design and paint the Santorini backdrop, setting up the Greek pavilion on Friday, and photographing visitors throughout the event on Saturday. In my opinion, she earned the right to be named “Honorary Greek.”

When one adds the ECYM Committee members, who were unable to attend but whose encouragement was critical to the success of the program, as well as the unsung heroes, the parents of the performing children, over eighty-five (85) community members and friends participated in organizing, contributing, and enjoying the fruits of this great celebration.

On behalf of the ECYM Committee, I sincerely thank all of the above and extend a call to the Holy Trinity Cathedral family to maintain this exhilarating energy level for the upcoming Greek Festival and invite them to stay tuned for future projects that the entire community can proudly embrace. Steven E. Psarellis, Chairman 3

Inspirational Words to Live By

Periodically, the Sunday homily impacts parishioners to the point that they request a copy of the message from the pulpit. The Second Sunday of Lent—March 16, 2014—was such an occasion. Below is a portion of the inspirational sermon that Father Dean Gigicos shared on that day.

We hear many voices with advice during Great Lent. Some tell us to fast, others tell us to abstain, still others tell us to pray more, to attend the special services of Great Lent, to give to the needy, and so forth.

All of these things are important and have been preached for centuries, but this morning, I am going to offer you some different, practical, contemporary advice that may help you, spiritually, physically, and emotionally during these challenging times.

• Go to bed on time. • Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed in prayer. • Say NO to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule or that will compromise your spiritual health. • Delegate tasks to capable others. • Simplify and unclutter your life. • Remember that oftentimes, less is more. • Allow extra time to do things and to get to places. • Pace yourself. Spread out difficult projects over time. • Take one day at a time. • Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can’t do anything about a situation, forget it and move on or as someone once said…if the horse is dead, get off. • Live within your budget. • Have back-ups; an extra car or house key, a friend you can call on in times of need, etc. • K.M.S.—Keep Mouth Shut: Before we say anything, ask ourselves is it the truth, is it necessary and is it nice? If it doesn’t meet these three criterions, K.M.S .—Keep Mouth Shut. This can prevent an enormous amount of trouble in our families, work place, and even here in our church. • Do something for the KID in you every day. • Carry a Bible with you to read while you’re waiting. • Eat right. • Get organized so everything has its place. • Write down thoughts and inspirations. • Every day, spend less time on the computer. • Every day, make time to be alone. • Make friends with Godly people. • Laugh. • Be kind to unkind people. • Talk less and listen more. • Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.

Each of these is important for our spiritual, physical, and emotional well being, but don’t ever forget that if Lent is to be Lent, there is one thing we must do before all else and that is to repent by turning from self and from our sins and turning to God.

I pray that during this Great Lent, we will so live so that we hear the words that the paralytic of today’s gospel heard, your sins are forgiven . 4 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE LUNCH AT ANTOINE'S

Daughters of Penelope members took a Saturday in March to get together during an “Afternoon Out” and enjoy lunch at Antoine’s Restaurant in the French Quarter. Vickie Catsulis was recognized for her 25 years of membership in the Daughters and was presented a 25 year pin and certificate. Congratulations!

At the April Meeting the Daughters members voted to be a Holy Trinity Stewardship sponsor and to host the Church Sunday Coffees in July when the AHEPA Supreme Convention will be held in New Orleans. They also discussed final plans for the Palm Sunday Luncheon on April 13. April Meeting hostesses Mary Ellen Grace, Deborah MacInnes, Vange Malachias, and Barbara Stavis Wolf provided delicious Lenten refreshments. The local Daughters and AHEPA Chapters will be part of the Opening Welcome Ceremony at the AHEPA Family Supreme Convention on Monday, July 21, at 6:00 pm at the Sheraton Hotel. The Daughters next membership meetings will be Sunday, April 27, and Sunday, June 22. PHOTOS: Top Left—Vickie Catsulis receives 25 years membership recognition; Top Right—Daughters members at Antoine’s Restaurant for lunch. Bottom Left—Members enjoy April meeting refreshments provided by April hostesses—Bottom Right.

FACITY FEES IMPLEMENTED FOR 2014

The Holy Trinity Parish Council wishes to advise parishioners that a Facility Fee will be implemented for all future weddings and baptisms scheduled in the Cathedral. This procedure is in immediate effect with the exception of the events already booked. The wedding fee is $300, and the baptism fee is $150.

HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA ANNOUNCEMENTS • AGAPE SERVICE READERS NEEDED —The passage from the Gospel of St. John—20:19-25—will be read in various languages during the Agape Vespers celebrated on Pascha Sunday, April 20, at 11:00 am to show that the good new of Christ’s saving Resurrection is for all people in the world. Father Nick Spirakis looks forward to having as many languages as possible during this service and encourages anyone interested in reading the Gospel in a different language to contact the Cathedral office at 504-282-0259 to give Vickie your name and the language you wish to read. • MYRROFORES —Girls ages 6 to 9 are asked to participate as "myrrofores" (myrrh-bearers) in the Holy Friday night services. For those interested, please contact Director Maria Michailakis Huner at 504-251-4055. • PASCHA AZALEAS —Enclosed please find a form for purchasing potted azaleas in honor or in memory of someone. The cost is $10 per plant. Completed forms and payment must be returned to the Cathedral office no later than Tuesday, April 15, 2014 .

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Thank you very much for your memorial donations:

Olga Christakis, Diane and Nick Chronis, Calliope and Bernard DeSantis, Continental Land and Fur Company Personnel, Carrie Gautreau, Argie and Nick Kleamenakis, Cornelia and John Koniditsiotis, Patrick Latour, Madeleine Madona, Helen and Charles Malachias, Vange and Bill Malachias, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Martin, Kris and Richard McGee, Viki and Nick Moustoukas, Peggy Nicoladis, Elaine Nugent, Despina Pappas, Christina and Nicholas Pappas, Anna Payavla, Calliope Payavla, Stella and Thomas Pearson, Angela Pembo, Carol and Roy Schutzmann, Prosper Sick, Jeanette and Elias Tsatalios, Donna Venturatos, Stephanie Venturatos, Claudia Voulgarakis ththth Thank you, Fay KalergiKalergi,, for deciphering the lost text on the 1919

century Paschal Fan and working with the conservator to filfilll in the missing writing, "Ο Ιησούς οδοιπορεί μετά Λουκά και Κλεώπα "

Cleopas was one of two disciples walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the day of the Resurrection. The two men had heard of the empty tomb and were discussing events when a stranger asked them what they were discussing. They did not recognize Him, and Jesus rebuked them for their unbelief and told them the prophecies about the Messiah. They asked Jesus to join them for the evening meal. When He broke the bread, "their eyes were opened," and they recognized Him as the resurrected Jesus. Jesus immediately vanished.

Historic Photos Angeliki Catis and James Vlahos were the bride and groom on October 16, 1927, in the photo in last month’s issue of The Flame . We found the entry in our Sacramental Weddings Journal and identified the priest, Archimandrite Thalis Dimitriades!

Now, we need your help with this photo, which may have been a baptism. We believe the priest was Archimandrite Paisios Ferentinos. Could this be a baptism of twins or two babies on the same day? Father Ferentinos served 1911-1912 and 1921-1926.

Welcome Nancy Athas and Calliope Kountouroudas to the Archives Committee! Call us if you need help selecting a memorial or honor gift for your loved one —Fred Ammons, Fay Kalergi, Magdalene Maag, Helen Malachias, Nick Moustoukas, Elaine Nugent, Connie Tiliakos, Dina Vatranis, Cathy Vial, Ginny Zissis. 6 YOUTH MINISTRIES HOPE & JOY

On Sunday, March 30, 2014, the HOPE & JOY members engaged in a Lenten icon project honoring the Annunciation of the Theotokos and afterward enjoyed a Lenten lunch prepared by Vicki McCallef. The craft involved gluing images of the Annunciation icon onto wooden plaques, which were finished with a gloss sealer. Several parents and grandparents were present to lend their support.

The completed icons will be placed in the church for forty days to be blessed. For this reason all children are asked to bring their icons to church on Sunday, April 6, no later than Wednesday, April 9. The icons will be returned during the Sunday School and Greek School Closing Ceremonies on May 18.

EASTER EGG HUNT AFTER AGAPE VESPERS ON PASCHA SUNDAY —Please note that HOPE & JOY is sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt after Agape Vespers on Sunday, April 20. GOYA members will help Chairperson Ana Commagere stuff over 500 plastic eggs for the event. All Holy Trinity Cathedral children, up to age 11, are invited to participate. Contact Ana at 504-662-7735, if you have questions or wish to assist.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND GREEK SCHOOL PASCHA BREAK

There will be NO Sunday School or Adult and Youth Greek School classes from Saturday, April 11, through Sunday, April 20. Gree k School will resume on Monday, April 21, and Sunday School on Sunday, April 27.

GREEK SCHOOL STUDENTS TO DANCE AT GREEK FESTIVAL—OPA!

The Holy Trinity Cathedral Greek School students will once again perform at this year's Greek Festival. Although the practices are based around the times of Greek School, all children of the community ages 5-11 are invited to participate.

With Greek School Director Fay Kalergi’s approval, practices began Saturday, April 5, 2014, and will continue during Greek School sessions up to the weekend of the performances. Greek School hours are 10:00 am -12:00 pm each Saturday and 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm each Sunday. I shall practice with one group about 10:30 am and then switch to the next group around 11:00. Please keep in mind that this is a start and practice times may change. If your children do not attend Greek school, please plan to have them at church no later than 10:30 on Saturdays. If attending Sunday practice sessions, plan to have your children there by 12:00 pm.

There will be NO practices the weekend of April 12-13 and April 19-20. They will resume on April 26.

Our plan is to keep this as simple as possible but at the same time make sure our children learn and have FUN. In advance, I want to thank all parents for their support. It is up to us to continue this wonderful tradition, and I look forward to working with all of the children. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 504-250-8832 or email me at [email protected] .

Stacy Vatranis Rico, Coordinator

7 2014 HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL STEWARDS

Thank you to everyone who has returned his/her 2014 Stewardship Commitment Card. As of April 7, the Cathedral office has received stewardship commitments of $103,773.00 from 167 of the roughly 308 families in our community. Of this amount $60,021.00 was paid with the average pledge being $621.40 per family/individual. Thank you for your support. AHEPA —Andrew Jackson Chapter Ioannidis, Eleftherios Pappas, Despina K. Ammons, Denise and Vladimir Ioannidis, Emmanuel & C. Broadaway Patselikos, Despina and Panagiotis Anastasiou, Maria and Kosta Jeanfreau, Tricia and Troy Pavlou, Fotine Andersson, Billie and W. Paul Jimenez, Caroline and John Payavla, Callie Andres, Christine P. Johnson, Helen and Ben Pelias, Magda Andrews, Bethlehem K. Kanellakis, Christ & Sophia Pappas Pembo, Angela Angelico, Robert and Kathy Conklin Karmoukos, Stephanie and John Pepis, Virginia and Nikitas Angelus, Maria and George Kleamenakis, Argie and Nick Petikas, Mary and Dimitrios Apostolides, Marlene and Spyridon Kleamenakis, Evangelia Peto, Eugenia Athas, Nancy Kleamenakis, Sue and Michael Popa, Maria and Vasile Baer, Elisabeth and Jason Kloumassis, Niki Psarellis, Michael Bakamitsos, Marion and Georgios Koniditsiotis, Cornelia and John Psarellis, Steven E. Barnett, Melisa and Jac Konos, Marcella and Pete Psarellis, Vasilia Barry III, Nicholas Taylor Kontaxis, Athena Psilos, Gail and Tony Bell, Victoria and Jon Kontoudis, Despina Psilos, George Boulahanis, Angela and John Kouloubis, Frank Razza, Anna B. Bouton, Bella and Raymond Kouloubis, Helen Ricciardi, Chrysanthy Bouzon, Nicholas Kyame, Faith Rico, Anastasia and Roger Bouzon, Sandy and Spiron Kyriakides, Maria and Aris Rostovshchikova, Natalya Bozinis, Ena and Theodoros Ladies Philoptochos Society—Elpis Sarantakos, Maria and Steve Cabali, Juanita Lambron, Joan Savvaides, Despina and Stavros Caridas, Pauline Lambron, Nick Sher, Anna Cathedral Montessori School Latour, Patrick Skaff, Amy and Brandon Catinis, Ana and George Leonard, Mary and Nicholas Skoufalos, Ofeliamanda and Dimos Catsulis, Peter G. Levendis, John D. Sotiropoulos, Christine and Evangelos Catsulis, Victoria Levendis, Nicki M Spetsiotis, Koula

Charalampidis, Panagiota and Dimitrios Levidis,Ermioni and Theodosios Spinu, Cristina and Leonard Christakis, Joann S. Leyva, Helen Stavrakakis, Sandy and Vasilios M. Christakis, Maria T. Lupu, Luminita and Viorel Stokes, Maria and Brian Christakis, Nektarios Maag, Maggie and Richard Strain, Martha and James R. Christidis, Georgia and Stylianos MacInnes, Deborah Stratikis, Suzanne and George Chronis, Diane and Nicholas Madonia, Arlene and Jason Stratis, Nicholas Ciobanu, Tatiana and Ion Mailhes, Tina Stratis, Stavros Cockinos, Despina K. Malachias, Helen and Charles Sutton, Katerina and Ashley Dabbs, Stella Mantikos, Rania Tadros Katherine and Daniel Daughters of Penelope—Nestor Chapter Mantis, Rosy and Thomas Tiliakos, Connie and Alexander Dongieux, Pam and Glenn McCallef, Vicki and Anthony Toras, Emily and Eleftherios Doss, Betty and John McGee, Kris and Richard Toras, Laura and Socrates N. Doussa, Sandra Miaoulis, Anita and Chris Torres, Maria and Michael Fotiades, Joan Michailakis, Bridgett and Kosta Tsatalios, Jeanette and Elias Fotiades, Julie Michailakis, Kalliopi and Petros Tsatalios, Peter Frezoulis, Angeliki and Konstantinos Michailakis, Pam and Gus Tsimboukis, Suzanne and Efthimios Funti, Deborah Ann and Vasili Michailakis, Petroula and Panagiotis Tzavellas, Fotini and George Fyssas, Despina and George Moustacas, Maria and Constantinos Tzerefos, Panagiotis L. Gambos, Fortunate and Andrew Moustaka, Dimitra Vassilas, Anastasia Georges, Alexandra Moustoukas, Despina Vatakis, Evagelia and Dimitris Georges, Anita Moustoukas, Viki and Nick Vennis, Koula and Costandinos Georges, Constantine Naquin, Georgia and Lee Venturatos, Carol and Steve Giannopulos, Mary Nevels, Anastassia and John Max Venturatos, Stephanie Haddad, Vilam Nicoladis, Kristen and Michael Voulgarakis, Claudia and Vassilios Hansel, Tonya and Andrew Nicoladis, Maria Vourvoulias, Margaux and George Heath, Angela Nicoladis, Peggy and Frank Wisdom, Maria and Andrew Hionakis, Nicholas & Anna Schindler Nicopoulos, Sue and Constandinos Yiannopoulos, A. N. Howard, Homer Nugent, Elaine Michalos Zervoudis, Georgia and George Howard, Stela Orkoulas, Marcelle Zissis, Laila and Tim Howard, Stephan Papadopoulos, Denise and Dennis Zouboukos, Carol and Nick 8

ARE YOU ONBOARD FOR NEW STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN?

The Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish Council launched its new Adopt-A-Day stewardship campaign on Stewardship Sunday, March 16, 2014. This novel concept allows each steward of the church to designate a specific calendar date for his or her annual contribution in increments of $500 for a half day or $1,000 for a full day. The commemorative options are endless—anniversaries, birthdays, name days, etc.—and adoptions may be made publicly or anonymously.

Many parishioners completed their 2014 Commitment Cards and pledged amounts that qualified them for either Adopt-

A-Day or Adopt-Half-A-Day . Their commemorations are posted on two large boards hanging in the Coffee Room. As a reminder the $1,000 calculation is derived from basic salary, utility, and insurance expenses required to operate the community on a daily basis. With the financial stability and future subsistence of Holy Trinity Cathedral in the balance, participation in this program is paramount.

The Parish Council enthusiastically endorses the Adopt-A-Day program and asks that you prayerfully consider partaking in this unique endeavor, if you have not done so already. Stewards, who submitted their 2014 Commitment Cards prior to Stewardship Sunday in an amount listed above, may opt to designate it for a commemorative date. Or, they may increase their pledges to allow the opportunity to adopt a half or a full day. They are asked to call the Cathedral office at 504-282-0259 to discuss the various options. Your consideration is deeply appreciated.

A Heartfelt Thank You

Over three years ago the Holy Trinity Cathedral family lost one of its anchors, Gerald C. Pelias , who worked tirelessly for the Greek Orthodox Community up to the fateful day that he fell asleep in the Lord. Though his passing left a tremendous void, his spirit remains close to our hearts.

A year before his passing, Mr. Pelias donated to the Church his partial partnership interest in a multi-family development in Texas. Recently, Holy Trinity Cathedral received notice that the general partner of this project sold the development, and later the Church was mailed a check for $50,000.

Representing the Board of Trustees, I want to express the community’s gratitude for the foresight and generosity that Mr. Pelias exhibited and for his concern in the well being of the Church and its future. The lesson learned from this donation is much more valuable than the money received. We should emulate his example and never stop supporting our beloved Church.

Steven E. Psarellis, Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish Council President

The Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish Council invites all Parishioners to celebrate together Christ’s Resurrection at the annual FEAST OF FEASTS PASCHA DAY PICNIC Sunday, April 20, 2014—Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

approximately 12:30 pm—after Agape Service and the Hope & Joy Easter Egg Hunt

Donation $8 per Person • Children 10 and under free

Enjoy Lamb sti Souvla (Lamb on the Spit), Oven Roasted Lamb, Potatoes, Orzo, Traditional Cracking of Red Eggs for Good Luck, and Pot Luck Dessert LIVE GREEK AND AMERICAN MUSIC ! • A VISIT FROM THE PASCHA BUNNY • WATERSLIDE • VOLLEYBALL Contact Constandinos Vennis at 504-282-2670, if you have any questions, would like to help prepare food for the picnic, or would like to donate an item.

S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T

AHEPA —The next AHEPA meeting will be Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 7:30 pm in the Coffee Room.

GOYA NEWS • DISTRICT ORATORICAL FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION —Congratulations are extended to Ari Makridakis, Sophia Marathonitis, and Pantelis Patselikos for their participation in the District St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on Saturday, March 22. Ari was selected as an alternate for the next round of competition. • EASTER EGGS —All GOYA members are reminded to assist with wrapping the red dyed eggs for the community on Holy Friday morning, April 18, as well as with stuffing the plastic eggs for the HOPE & JOY Easter Egg Hunt. • ELECTIONS —Elections for new officers will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014.

GREEK CONSUL OF HOUSTON —The Parish Council was advised that a new program advanced by Greece requires the Greek Consul and his\her staff to travel to a city within his/her jurisdiction to service the needs of Greek Americans—- advise, powers of attorney, etc. But, to schedule a meeting, each community must provide specific needs expressed by individuals in the city, sighting nature and number of requests. Accordingly, the Council requests that you email the Cathedral office with your specific queries.

INTERIM PRIEST ASSIGNED FOR HOLY WEEK —The Parish Council would like to welcome Father Nicolas Spirakis of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, who will be filling in for Father Dean during Holy Week. Father Nick will serve our community from April 11 through April 20, and will return for services on April 27.

LECTURE SERIES —The Dennis A. Georges Lecture in Hellenic Culture will present Professor Jack L. Davis on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 7:00 pm. His lecture, “Reconstructing Early Modern Landscapes of 18 th Century Greece: Messenia from Ottoman and Venetian Sources,” will be given in Stone Auditorium (Woldenberg Art Center 210) and be followed by a reception in Woodward Way. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 504-865-5719.

PRE-FESTIVAL PASTRY SALE ON PALM SUNDAY —The Greek Festival Pastry Committee is offering parishioners an opportunity to purchase select pastry items on Palm Sunday, April 13. They include the following items: Frozen ALMOND ROLLS — $12 per dozen Frozen SPANAKOPITES — $12 per dozen Frozen TIROPITES — $12 per dozen KOULOURAKIA — $6 per dozen Also, traditional PASCHA TSOUREKIA (Easter Sweet Bread) will be baked on Holy Wednesday, April 16, and picked up at the conclusion of the Holy Unction service. You may place your order by calling Stacy on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 504- 282-0259 or by contacting one of the Pastry Chairpersons during the weekly Tuesday and Wednesday Greek Festival Pastry Workshops.

YOUTH HYMNOLOGY PROGRAM — During April Sunday School students will continue learning the Easter hymn "Christos Anesti - Christ is Risen!" They will practice making the sign of the cross with their candles as they chant this hymn. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to also practice with the children. Hymnology instruction for all Sunday School students begins immediately after Communion in the upstairs classroom area. Please contact Viki Moustoukas ([email protected] ) with any questions about this program.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 1 9:30 am Festival Pastry Workshop 6:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 9:30 am Festival Pastry Workshop 7:00 pm Adult Beginner Greek School THURSDAY, APRIL 3 6:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice 7:00 pm 150th Anniversary Committee Meeting FRIDAY, APRIL 4 5:00 pm HTC Youth Soccer 7:00 pm Akathist Hymn Service 8:30 pm Philoptochos Pot Luck Lenten Dinner SATURDAY, APRIL 5 10:00 am Youth Greek School 10:30 am Philoptochos Meeting 1:30 pm Dimitry - Dragon Memorial SUNDAY, APRIL 6 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy MICHAEL ARPAJOLU 1-YEAR MEMORIAL AUREL SOARE 3-MONTHS MEMORIAL MARIA SOARE 3-YEARS MEMORIAL 12:00 pm GOYA Meeting 12:00 pm Kids' Cafe 12:00 pm PTA Meeting 12:00 pm Youth Greek School 1:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice 2:00 pm Hall Rental—Baby Shower MONDAY, APRIL 7 7:00 pm Adult Intermediate Greek School 7:00 pm Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries Meeting TUESDAY, APRIL 8 9:30 am Festival Pastry Workshop 6:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 9:30 am Festival Pastry Workshop 7:00 pm Adult Beginner Greek School THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Pastichio Workshop 6:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Pastichio Workshop 6:00 pm HTC Youth Soccer FATHER NICOLAS SPIRAKIS TO SERVE THROUGH PASCHA SATURDAY, APRIL 12 9:00 am Divine Liturgy —Saturday of Lazarus 10:30 am PTA Sponsored Communion Breakfast 11:00 am Making of Palms for Palm Sunday PTA Membership Drive PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy NO Hymnology, Sunday School, or Greek School 12:00 pm AHEPA Family Palm Sunday Luncheon 12:00 pm Pick Up Pre-Festival Pastry Sale Items 7:00 pm Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service HOLY MONDAY, APRIL 14 7:00 pm Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service HOLY TUESDAY, APRIL 15 7:00 pm Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service —Hymn of Kassiani the Nun HOLY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 6:00 am Tsourekia Workshop 4:00 pm Sacrament of Holy Unction Pick Up Tsourekia Orders after Service 7:00 pm Sacrament of Holy Unction HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 17 6:00 am Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great 7:00 pm Service of the Holy Passion —The Twelve Gospels HOLY FRIDAY, APRIL 18 8:00 am Service of the Royal Hours Decorate Kouvouklion after Service GOYA—Wrap Red Dyed Eggs and Stuff Plastic Eggs after Service 3:00 pm Vespers of the Cross (Taking our Lord down from the Cross) 7:00 pm Service of the Lamentations and Procession HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 19 9:00 am Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great 11:00 pm Ringing of the Bells—Service of the Holy Light 12:00 am Service of the Resurrection, Orthros, Resurrection Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Philoptochos Reception after Resurrection Service PASCHA SUNDAY, APRIL 20 11:00 am Agape Vespers HOPE & JOY Sponsored Easter Egg Hunt after Service 12:30 pm Feast of Feasts Pascha Picnic MONDAY, APRIL 21 7:00 pm Adult Intermediate Greek School TUESDAY, APRIL 22 9:30 am Festival Pastry Workshop 6:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 9:30 am Festival Pastry Workshop 7:00 pm Adult Beginner Greek School THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Pastichio Workshop 6:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Pastichio Workshop 6:00 pm HTC Youth Soccer SATURDAY, APRIL 26 10:00 am Youth Greek School 2:00 pm Philoptochos Ozanam Inn 6:00 pm Hall Rental—Wedding Reception SUNDAY, APRIL 27 8:45 am Orthros —Father Nicolas Spirakis Returns for Services 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 12:00 pm Daughters Meeting 12:00 pm PTA Family Day—NO Greek School 1:30 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice MONDAY, APRIL 28 7:00 pm Adult Intermediate Greek School TUESDAY, APRIL 29 9:30 am Festival Pastry Workshop 6:00 pm Hellenic Dancers Practice WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 9:30 am Festival Pastry Workshop 7:00 pm Adult Beginner Greek School

The Parish Council and the Cathedral Staff wish everyone a blessed Pascha! 742 North 5th StreetFe

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-767-7163 Office 2014 BATON ROUGE GREEK FESTIVAL 225-767-7164 Fax 501(c)3 EIN 27-3712564 Summary of Activities [email protected] www.brgreekfest.com Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014 Advisory Board of Directors Hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Jimmy Burland, J.D. Location: Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel & Casino Atrium (indoors) Executive Director& Chairman Baton Rouge Greek Festival, Inc. 103 France Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Parish Council Member, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge Admission: Free with one non-perishable food item or $ 1 donation Amanda Guidry Katz Staff & Recording Secretary Baton Rouge Greek Festival, Inc. Music: Live Greek Band, “Alpha Omega Sound” from Atlanta, GA Mike Rood, Director Dancing: Live Greek “Hellenic Dancers” from New Orleans Hellenic Director & President Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Live Baton Rouge Belly Dancers Church of Baton Rouge “Learn to Greek Dance” sessions Herodotos Pentas, Director Vice-President, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge Food: Grilled and marinated Lamb Chops & Leg of Lamb Steven Booras, Director Sliced Gyros & Chicken Gyros Sandwiches on pita bread Treasurer, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge Grilled & marinated Beef Souvlaki (beef kabob)

Panay Burland, Director Dolmades (rolled meatless stuffed grape leaves) President, Philoptichos, Holy Trinity Greek Salads (small and large) Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge Greek Fries with feta sauce George Economides, Director Parish Council Member, Holy Trinity Loukomades “Greek Donuts” Greek OrthodoxChurch of Baton Rouge Assorted Greek pastries & cookies, including baklava Mary Webb, Director Tsoureki Sweet “Easter” Bread loaves Parish Council Member, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge

Frank Mulhern, Director Beverages: Coffee with souvenir demitasse cup At-Large Director, Holy Trinity Greek OrthodoxChurch of Baton Rouge Greek wines, beer & Ouzo shots Soft drinks & bottled water Andrew Thompson, Director At-Large Director, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge Market: Imported grocery & clothing items Bill Baltas, Director At-Large Director, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge Art & Crafts: Original art, crafts, jewelry, apparel & icons

Fr. Anthony Monteleone Free Face Painter for kids & teens Priest, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge Grecian-style hair braiding by Garrett Neal Studio

2014 Poster: Limited Edition signed Greek Festival poster Baton Rouge Run/Walk: 5K Run&1-Mile Toga Walk is sponsored by LATAN, call Greek Festival 225-925-9500 for registration details or www.latan.org . May 10, 2014