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Trinitarian Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804 Trinitarian Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 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! Sign-up Today ! 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.
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