Trinitarian Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox , 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804 www.holytrinity-nr.org

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 10 MILL ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK 10804 – (914) 235-6100 Fax # (914) 235-0708 [email protected] www.htgocnr.org

PRIEST: Rev. Nicholas Anctil OFFICE MANAGER : Gigi Longo EMERGENCY PHONE: Cell # (914) 505-6099 OFFICE and RENTALS: Eva Kokkalas

ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Rev. Patrick O’Rourke

2016 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS

PRESIDENT: Dino Yotides VICE PRESIDENT: George Manolakis TREASURER: Art Prifti SECRETARY: Ron Nicholas John Copulos, Marios Damianides, John Dos Santos, Thomas Dushas, Evan Graf, Cynthia Herzegovitch, Despina Kartson, Jon Kohilakis, Dennis Kouloumbis, George Kourakos, Maria Scaros-Mercado, Helen Morik, Joseph Pantginis, James Resvanis

Honorary Members: John Daskos, George Kondos, Philip Koutsis, Nicos C. Los, Nicholas Lyras, and Zachary Marantis

SCHOOLS Greek School: E. Romoudi Sunday School: C. Mavrovitis, C. Herzegovitch & A. Pappas

COMMITTEES

Archdiocese Liaison : Executive Board Outreach: D. Kartson, C. Kourakos, M. Scaros-Mercado

Capital Projects: Executive Board, G. Williams Parliamentarian: B. Gianaris, N. Lyras Choir Liaison : J. Pantginis Rental Liaison: J. Dos Santos, J. Copulos Compensation: A. Prifti, G. Kourakos, E. Graf Senior Citizen: D. Kouloumbis. T. Dushas

Dinner Dance: H. Morik, J. Pantginis, C. Herzegovitch Stewardship: G. Longo, Executive Board

Easter Feast: P. Constantinides, P. Koutsis Sunday School: C. Herzegovitch, C. Mavrovitis Elections: D. Yotides Youth: J. Dos Santos, C. Herzegovitch, N. Skubas Board of Elections: D. Soukas, E. Zoulis Audit: M. Damianides, A. Prifti

Finance & Banking: A. Prifti, M. Damianides Festival: G.Manolakis, C.Papademetriou, J.Dos Santos

Greek School: E. Roumoudi, J. Dos Santos E.Louros , A.Prifti, G.Kourakos, G.Kondos, M.Zannelli Gym: N. Skubas, B. Gianaris Festival Raffle: G.Williams, T.Dushas, E. Graf, N. Skubas, Insurance: Executive Board, G. Hatjygeorge L.Zoulis

Maintenance: R.Nicholas, G.Williams, G.Manolakis, Landscaping: G. Apostle, J. Karagandis, C. Canelos

D.Kouloumbis Web Design & Maintenance: A. Prifti, N. Dallaris Narthex: G. Manolakis, D. Kouloumbis, G. Kourakos Journal: A. Soukas, Fr. N. Anctil, D. Yotides, G. Longo Office: A. Prifti, J. Dos Santos Agape: D. Kouloumbis, J. Daskos, T. Dushas

ORGANIZATIONS

Philoptochos: M. Sirras Greek School Director: E. Romoudi Young at Heart: C. Canelos Greek School Liaison: J. Dos Santos Sr. Choir: H. Hiotakis AHEPA: J. Keane Sr. Organist: S. Papaioannou Library: C. Canelos Jr. Choir: G. Mavrovitis Greek School PTA: D. Varsou Psaltis: A. Lampousis, J. Pantginis Cub Scouts: K. Kingsley-Mulder HT Dance Troupe E. Metaxas Boy Scout: D. Kerwick “Mommy & Me” S. Resvanis Brownies: H. Dallaris, H. & M. Fotiadis GOYA: A.Kohilakis, A. Cossifos Girl Scouts: H. Dallaris, H. & M. Fotiadis, T. Pinou JOY: M. Fotiadis Girls Volleyball: R. Verdina HOPE: A. Politopoulos Youth Division Basketball A & B: J. Resvanis YAL: Fr. Patrick JV Division Basketball: C. Papademetriou Mr. & Mrs. Club: M. Kohilakis Varsity Division Basketball: B. Gianaris, E. Noulas Festival Cooking: Philoptochos Senior Division Basketball: C.J. Kanelopoulos Festival Volunteers: M. Scaros-Mercado, E. Primavera

The TRINITARIAN is a publication of HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH and is published on the 1st of every other month approximately 6 times per year. Deadline for each publication is the 15th of the previous month. EDITORS: Gigi Longo, Fr. Nicholas Anctil, Eva Kokkalas Pastor’s Message – Our Journey to Pascha

Guidelines for Fasting The fast for the forty days of Lent is indicated below, though many are not able to hold to the strict fast. We offer the following guidelines to be considered prayerfully with the guidance of your spiritual father and in consideration of any medical conditions or dietary requirements.

Strict Fast~ No Meat, Fish, Milk, Dairy Products, Oil, or Oil Products

Palm Sunday~ Fish, Oil & Wine permitted

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION/MARCH 25TH~ All day: Fish, Oil & Wine Permitted Shellfish are permitted throughout Great Lent ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ON FASTING Jesus’ Instructions on Fasting Do you fast? Give Me Proof of it by your works. “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the If you see a poor man, take pity on him. hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they If you see a friend being honored, disfigure their faces that they may appear to men do not envy him. to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have Do not let only your mouth fast, but also the eye their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint and the ear and the feet and the hands and all the members of our bodies. your head and wash your face so that you do not Let the hands fast, by being free of avarice. appear to men to be fasting but to your father Let the feet fast, by ceasing to run after sin. who is in the secret place; and your Father who Let the eyes fast, sees in secret will reward you openly.” By disciplining them not to Gospel of Matthew Chapter 6:16-18 glare at that which is sinful. Let the mouth fast from foul words Prayer to the Holy Spirit

and unjust criticism. Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, For what good is it if we abstain from birds and Present in all places and filling all things, fishes, but bite and devour our brothers? The treasury of blessings and Giver of life: May He who came to the world to save sinners Come and abide in us. strengthen us to complete the fast with humility, Cleanse us from all impurity, and save our souls, have mercy on us and save us. O Gracious Lord Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and fasting with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ. ~St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians

The Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian One key to a more fulfilling life is prayer. For Orthodox Christians,

Read each weekday during Great Lent the aim of prayer is to enter into conversation with God. Prayer is O Lord and Master of my life, take from me sometimes referred to as dialogue with God. Often it is a waiting on the spirit of sloth, God in silence. In the church it is defined as the lifting of the mind despair, lust of power, and idle talk. and heart to God, and also as walking in the presence of God. We

But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, turn our mind and thoughts towards Him. We mentally gaze at Him patience, and love to Thy servant. and speak with Him in reverence, fear, and hope. At times we

Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my speak to Him with words and at other times we stand in reverent own transgressions, silence. Saying nothing, but being aware of His presence. In this and not to judge my brother, for blessed art dialogue with God we praise Him and thank Him. We ask Him for Thou, unto ages of ages. what we need. Our mind and our hearts are open to Him. Prayer is Amen. not only repeating words, it is trust in God that he hears and directs us in His Way involving spiritual growth and development. AN INSPIRATIONAL BUDGET

A budget is an expression of the vision of the parish - its priorities, concerns and plans for the future. Members who see a church doing more than “paying the bills” will be inspired by the vision of a church that seeks to serve its parishioners, neighbors and people in need through the world. The parish might consider budget line-items for Charitable Programs, Missions, Outreach, Youth Worker training. Adult Education, Educational Outreach Materials and more. Though some may balk at this extra burden on the budget, most will be inspired by the vision of a parish interested in improving and adding to its ministries.

Our Stewardship budget in 2017 is $500,000 As of February 28th we have raised:

$107,090 (21%)

EASTER MARKET - 2017 Church Social Hall Friday, April 7th - 4:30pm – 6:30pm Saturday, April 8th - 11:00am – 1:00pm Palm Sunday, April 9th – After Liturgy

Delicious Home Baked Pastries Tyropita, Spanakopita Lenten Foods Tsoureki Easter Baskets ……and much more BE SURE TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY

(see order form)

Philoptochos Easter Lambades Sale

One of a kind, handmade Easter Lambades made by our Philoptochos

The perfect gift for the Children and Godchildren in your family

Available on Sunday $15 each March 26th, April 2nd & 9th Join us in the Social Hall

Attention All H.O.P.E. & J.O.Y.

Kids! H.O.P.E. (Kindergarten to 3rd grade) J .O.Y. (4th to 7th g rade)

HOPE & JOY

Spring Meeting

Friday, March 10th 6:30pm - 8pm

*There will be no April meeting

* Arts & Crafts * Pizza and refreshments will be provided

Greek School PTA Open Gym Night Friday, April 28th at 6:30 pm

The Holy Trinity Dancers are Looking for A Few Good Men

Love to Dance?

Then please join your parish’s dance

troupe, led by Nick Gregory

Sundays 2pm in the church hall Questions? contact Eirini Metaxas [email protected]

Holy Trinity Library

PLEASE RETURN ANY OVERDUE CHURCH LIBRARY BOOKS THAT MAY STILL BE ON YOUR BOOKSHELVES!

Many books are missing from the library. These books have been donated in memory or honor of loved ones and often cannot be replaced because they have gone out of print.

Please return them to the basket in the church library or to the church office.

Thank you very much!

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan District Olympics 2017 At Suffolk County Community College (Brentwood Campus)

Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 26th – Sunday, May 28th

Where: Suffolk County Community College (Brentwood Campus) When: Friday, May 26th - Sunday, May 28th Who: Boys & Girls - Ages 7 & Older Events: Swimming, Soccer, Track & Field, Basketball Shooting, 3 on 3 Basketball, Kickball, Shot-Put, Board Games (Chess, Checkers, Backgammon), Table Tennis.

Join Our Team and Represent Holy Trinity @ The Olympics!

For More Information, Please contact:

Sofia Sinaheris (914) 584 7834 / [email protected] Registration Fee: $50 per child (Covers multiple events) ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 17TH 2017

Pilgrimage to with Father Harry Pappas Monday, May 22 – Saturday, June 3, 2017

Fr. Steve Tsichlis of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church (Irvine, CA) and Fr. Harry Pappas of Archangels Greek Orthodox Church (Stamford, CT) will lead a Pilgrimage to Russia from Mon, May 22 to Sat, June 3, 2017. The trip is being planned through Orthodox Tours with Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky, an OCA priest in Binghamton, NY, who is a native Russian speaker. Here is the itinerary:

St. Petersburg (5 days)  Our Lady of Smolensk Cemetery – Memorial Service at chapel of St. Xenia  Visit to St. Nicholas Navy ; State Hermitage; & SS. Peter and Paul Fortress  Ascension Liturgy & tour of Feodorovsky Cathedral with Holy Trinity lava and Necropolis of Art Masters  Church of the Savior on Spilt Blood & Russian Museum  Boat tour of St. Petersburg canals  Summer Palace; St. John of Rila Convent (tomb of St. John of Kronstadt)  St. Isaac’s Cathedral; Our Lady of Vladimir Cathedral; Museum of famed author Feodor Dostoevsky  Kronstadt – St. Nicholas Navy Cathedral; Catherine the Great’s Palace & Gardens

Travel – high speed train from St. Petersburg to (about 4 hours)

Moscow (5 days)  Boat cruise of Moscow  Donskoy ; Martha & Mary Convent founded by St. Elizabeth the New Martyr; Tretyakov Art Gallery (St. Andrei Rublev’s famous of the Holy Trinity)  Trisagion at Butovo, the site of the execution of thousands of people under Communism, including many now venerated as martyrs of the Church.  Church of Protection of Theotokos in Yasenevo; Cathedral of Christ the Savior; Church store “Sofrino”  Holy Trinity/St. Sergius Lavra; Semhoz (Memorial of Fr. Alexander Men); Optional ballet/opera  The Kremlin – panorama tour o 3 – Dormition, Annunciation, Archangel Michael o Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral o Kazan Cathedral  Martha and Mary Convent founded by St. Elizabeth the New Martyr,

Price per person, double occupancy is $3,425, including 4 & 5 star hotels in St. Petersburg & Moscow, all service charges, hotel & city taxes, group transfers to & from airport; A/C motor coach throughout; breakfast, lunch & dinner daily (26 meals); entrance fees to all museums & monuments; boat cruise on rivers & canals in St. Petersburg; boat tour of Moscow; one-way high speed train St. Petersburg – Moscow; English speaking escort & local English speaking guides. Not included: airfare; Visa fee; personal insurance; incidentals; other meals or beverages (beside water, tea/coffee); ballet or opera; tickets to temporary exhibits; tips for drivers, escort & guides. Note that Fr. Harry has found very inexpensive airfare on Lufthansa: departure JFK – Frankfurt – St. Petersburg; then return Moscow – Frankfurt – JFK for only $797. The group already has more than 30 signed up. Please contact Fr. Harry as soon as possible if you have any interest to join us – we would love to have you do so on a very rare opportunity to visit the largest Orthodox country in the world and to explore the amazing legacy of Slavic Orthodoxy and Russian culture! Contact: 203-348-4216 (church); [email protected]

THE 2017 IONIAN VILLAGE SUMMER EXPERIENCE

• Session One: June 24 – July 13, 2017 • Session Two: July 21 – August 9, 2017

Ionian Village offers two fun-filled sessions. Each session is identical in daily schedule and travel locations, so your camper may choose the session that best fits their summer plans and school schedule. Both sessions are open to campers entering 9th grade in the fall of 2017, through those who will complete the 12th grade in the spring of 2017.

Full Non-Refundable Registration including round trip airfare from New York to Athens: $4,500.00 *We require a non-refundable $500 deposit in order to register for camp. If you are an active clergy member of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, please contact our office for more information regarding registration. Each 20-day session is open to young people entering 9th grade in the fall of 2017, and those who will complete 12th grade in the spring of 2017. Spiritual Odyssey is open to young adults, ages 19 - 25.

Ionian Village offers two camp sessions, please make sure you are registering for the correct one. If you need to register more than one child, you will need to do so separately. A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to complete this registration; our site is secure. Camper File -The camper file, which includes the complete payment, Camper Application, Camper Photo, Health History, Immunization Records, Insurance Card, Parent/Guardian Release form, Passport, Physician’s Exam form, Travel Day form, and Visitor’s Sunday form, must be uploaded or received by the Office of Ionian Village by May 1st. -If the camper file is incomplete by June 1st, the participant’s registration may be cancelled without a refund, at the discretion of the Camp Director.

Refund Policy -Cancellations before April 15, 2017 will receive a refund of 100% of the amount paid less the Ionian Village $250 administrative fee and the $500 deposit. -Cancellations after April 15, 2017 will receive a refund of 50% of the amount paid less the Ionian Village $250 administrative fee and the $500 deposit. -Cancellations after May 1, 2017 will receive no refund.

The Main Office: The Office of Ionian Village is located at the Archdiocesan Headquarters in New York City. You can contact us by the following information or by using the form below. Ionian Village 8 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075 Telephone: (212) 570-3536 Email: [email protected] WESTCHESTER HOSPITALS

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Zoodohos Peghe Church Prophet Elias Church 3573 Bruckner Boulevard 15 LeRoy Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 Yonkers, NY 10705 (718) 823-2030 (914) 963-3638 Rev. Sylvester D. Berberis Rev. Nicholas J. Pilavas

Church of Our Saviour Taxiarchal Chapel 2195 Westchester Avenue East St. Michael’s Home Rye, NY 10580 3 Lehman Terrace (914) 967-2838 Yonkers, NY 10705 Rev. Elias Villis (914) 476-3374 THE CALENDAR OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH Lewis Patsavos, Ph.D. Professor of Canon Law Holy Cross School of Theology

ORTHODOX EASTER The determination of the date of Easter is governed by a computation based on the vernal equinox and the phase of the moon. According to the ruling of the First Ecumenical Synod in 325 , Easter Sunday should fall on the Sunday which follows the first full moon after the vernal equinox. If the full moon happens to fall on a Sunday, Easter is observed the following Sun- day. The day taken to be the invariable date of the vernal equinox is March 21. Herein lies the first difference in the determination of Easter between the Orthodox Church and the other Christian Churches. The Orthodox Church continues to base its calculations for the date of Easter on the Julian Calendar, which was in use at the time of the First Ecumenical Synod. As such, it does not take into consideration the number of days which have since then accrued due to the progressive inaccuracy of the Julian Calendar. In other words, a differ- ence of 13 days exists between the accepted date for the vernal equinox then and now. In the West, this discrepancy was addressed in the 16th century through the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar , which adjusted the Julian Calendar still in use by all Christians at that time. The other difference in the determination of Easter between the Orthodox and other Christian Churches concerns the date of Passover. Jews originally celebrated Passover on the first full moon following the vernal equinox. Christians, therefore, celebrated Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. After the destruction of Jerusa- lem in 70 A D . and the other tragic events which gave rise to the dispersal of the Jews, Pass- over sometimes preceded the vernal equinox. This was occasioned by the dependence of the dispersed Jews upon local pagan calendars for the calculation of Passover. As a conse- quence, most Christians eventually ceased to regulate the observance of Easter by the Jew- ish Passover. Their purpose, of course, was to preserve the original practice of celebrating Easter following the vernal equinox.

PARISH STATISTICS OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of Baptisms: 26 34 21 37 21 39 22 29 48 Number of Chrismations: 9 3 4 6 5 1 2 0 2 Total Number of Weddings: 17 12 17 13 8 14 14 13 11 Both Greek Orthodox: 4 3 6 2 3 6 3 4 4 Inter-Christian: 13 9 11 11 5 8 11 9 7 Total Number of Divorces: 0 0 1 2 0 2 3 2 0 Both Greek Orthodox: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Inter-Christian: 0 0 1 2 0 2 3 1 0 Total Number of Funerals: 25 20 23 17 32 28 26 21 37

HOLY TRINITY SACRAMENTS AND SOCIAL EVENTS CALENDAR – 2017 - 2018

2017

MARCH Saturday, March 25th 11:00 a.m. Baptism – Child of John & Lindsey Totolis

APRIL Saturday, April 1st 4:00 p.m. Baptism – Child of Shawn Grimaldis and Lindsey Elieff Saturday, April 22nd 12 Noon Wedding – Anthony Rodriguez and Taryn Schmidt 2:00 p.m. Baptism – Child of Thomas and Amanda Katechis

MAY Saturday, May 6th 11:00 a.m. Baptism – Child of John and Kati Vogiatzis 12:30 p.m. Baptism – Child of Nicholas and Samantha Trikedes Saturday, May 13th 4:00 p.m. Wedding – John Livanos and Katrina Gounaris Sunday, May 21st 12:30 p.m. Baptism – Child of Michael Alevizos and Anna Karagkouni

JULY Sunday, July 2nd 2:30 p.m. Wedding – Anthony Berni and Helen Canaras

SEPTEMBER Saturday, September 16th 3:00 p.m. Wedding – Michael Hourihan and Chrysanthi Laskaris Saturday, September 23rd 5:00 p.m. Wedding – Brian Coppola and Ariana Zikopoulos

OCTOBER Sunday, October 1st 3:00 p.m. Wedding – Ryan Burgos and Katie Primavera

NOVEMBER Saturday, November 4th 4:00 p.m. Wedding - NicholasTsafos and Demetra Mileos

2017 Trinitarian Advertisement Contract

Dear Friends of the Community,

In an effort to defray the cost of publishing our Trinitarian, the Parish Council would like to invite anyone who wishes to support the Community to offer a small donation of $250.00 for a “business card” sized ad which will be placed on the back inside pages of each publication for the calendar year, 2017. We generally publish about 6 Trinitarians per year, and with this program, hope to cut our publication cost in half by gathering 28 ads which will take up the last four pages of the Trinitarian. If you are interested in this program, please fill out the bottom portion of this appeal and enclose a business card that we will reproduce. Please also enclose a check made out to Holy Trinity Church for $250.00.

The Parish Council

YES, I would like to advertise in the 2017 Holy Trinity Trinitarian.

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*please feel free to call the Church office (914-235-6100) if your would rather use your credit card for payment.

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