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HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 13555 Hillcrest Road · Dallas Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 · Fax 972-661-1717
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.holytrinity.info
DECEMBER 2013
the Official Newsletter Publication of
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
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Holy trinity greek orthodox church 13555 Hillcrest Rd. * Dallas, Texas 75240-5412 * 972-991-1166 * www.holytrinity.info
Clergy Reverend Protopresbyter
Christopher Constantinides Presiding Priest
Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes
Administration
Priscilla Owens Church Administrator [email protected]
Maureen Rakow Financial Assistant
Vickie Wells Executive Administrative Assistant
Support Staff Basil Xeros, Neokoros
Torye Morris, Facilities Manager
2011 Parish Council
President Harry Tomisides Vice President Christopher Canellos Treasurer Sam Paulos Recording Secretary Dimitrios Horiates Corresponding Secretary Charles Pappas
Members
Max Adams George Karahal Monica Arroyo John Lymberopoulos Nic Carayannopoulos Constantine Mathas James Chappel Frank Mihalopoulos James Dolmas Michael Petridis Tasos Kaiafas Daniel Shaheen
Holy Trinity Church is under the Jurisdiction of
The Holy Metropolis of Denver
4550 E. Alameda Ave. * Denver, CO 80246-1208
Tel. (303) 333-7794 Fax (303) 333-7796
www.denver.goarch.org
The Holy Archdiocese of America
8 E. 79th St. * New York, NY 10075
Tel. (212) 570-3500 * Fax (212) 570-3569
www.goarch.org
and the
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
Sunday Bulletin
All information to be included into the Sunday
Bulletin is to be submitted to the office no later than
Wednesday at noon. Please submit each article as an
attachment to:
Memorial Service, Artoclasia
Service & 40 Day Blessings
All Memorials, Artoclasias, & 40 Day Blessings
may be arranged by contacting
Vickie Wells in the church office at
972-991-1166 or [email protected]
Sunday Worship Service
Orthros 8:15 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays Orthros 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Clergy
Reverend Protopresbyter Christopher Constantinides
Presiding Priest [email protected]
Reverend Deacon Peter Kostakis
Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes
Reverend Deacon Clint Sharpley
Administration
Ron Newhouse Church Administrator
Maureen Rakow Financial Assistant
Vickie Wells Executive Assistant
Support Staff
Basil Xeros, Neokoros [email protected]
Torye Morris, Facilities Manager [email protected]
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President Christopher Canellos
Vice President Tasos Kaiafas
Treasurer Sam Paulos
Recording Secretary Jim Dolmas
Corresponding Secretary Matt Naftis
Members Nic Carayannopoulos James Chappel
Ellena Fox Jimmy Horiates
George Karahal Mary LeBrecht
Fotis Papanicolaou Ari Rigopoulos
Daniel Shaheen Chris Stern
Mary Ann Trapalis Alin Voicu
Church Office Hours Monday—Thursday
9 a.m.—5 p.m. Friday
9 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Bookstore Hours Sunday after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday 1—3 p.m.
Ekfonesis December 2013
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Pastoral Reflections by Fr. Christopher Constantinides
CHRISTMAS AND THE HEART
Have you ever wondered why as the “Season to be Jolly” rapidly approaches, and the time before that “Jolly
Old Fellow” makes his annual appearance, we find ourselves running in every possible direction there is in
order to meet pre-imposed deadlines that we have put upon ourselves in order to acquire those perfect gifts
for our special friends and dear loved ones?
Have you ever wondered why we spend countless hours going from store to store and mall to mall to achieve
our goal? Because come December 24th, weary, completely exhausted and drained of every ounce of energy,
we find we have at least achieved for the most part the objective of our task. Getting those perfect gifts.
I believe the reason, at least for me, for this annual frantic and sometimes erratic behavior comes down to one
thing, the pleasing of our friends and families and the joy we receive by seeing the glow and happiness on the
faces of our loved ones. I know we have all experienced the smile of a child who has just received the neatest
and coolest gift in the world and how imbedded that image becomes in our hearts.
Christmas is about the heart, a heart which is giving, loving, caring. It chooses to bring out the absolute best in
each of us and to truly encourage us to exemplify that which our Lord, whose Glorious Birth we celebrate,
wishes us to do upon this earth.
So while we are sharing a smile with one another, a gift with one another, a hug with one another, there is still
one heart and one spirit that is calling out to us and inviting us to share our love with Him. Our Lord God and
Savior Jesus Christ is jubilant over the fact that we are expressing ourselves in such a beautiful manner. He
watched and probably laughed a little as we spent those countless hours searching and searching for those
perfect gifts, and now all He asks in return is we take a few minutes out of our day to celebrate His Glorious
Birth with Him, as He always takes the time to celebrate with us.
Remembering that “JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON” let us make sure the love we have in our
hearts and which we are so freely and willingly sharing with one another, we share with Him. As we prepare
for one of the greatest days known to mankind, the Birth of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, allow Him
to dwell within us, and visit and celebrate in His home before you celebrate in your home.
It is my hope and my prayer as we prepare to celebrate this Glorious Holy Day of Christmas that your hearts
are filled with the warmth of His Love and the Light of the Star which guided and directed the Wise Men to
Him.
Wishing you and your entire family a most Blessed and Glorious Christmas!
CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM!
With Love and Respect in Anticipation of His Glorious Birth,
Father Christopher Constantinides
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Stewardship
‘Give not out of your abundance, but out of your poverty.’ Mark 12:41-44
Miracle of Sharing ‘...and all these things shall be added unto you.’ Matthew 6:33
Stewardship 2013
About a year ago, each Holy Trinity Steward considered the time, talent, and treasure they wanted
to commit to His church for this year. Many stewards completed a pledge card as a symbol of that pledge.
pledge (pl j)
n.
1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something: signed a pledge never to reveal the secret; a
pledge of money to a charity.
2. a. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment o f an obligation.
b. The condition of something thus given or held: put an article in pledge.
The 2014 pledge cards have been mailed out and are available now. Please prayerfully consider your
pledge and complete a new card. Consider what you can do to help us realize our goal of becoming a
100% stewardship-supported parish.
Some Holy Trinity Stewards chose not to complete a pledge card, but instead allowed the previous
year’s pledge to roll over and renew without change.
re·new (r -n , -ny )
v. re·newed, re·new·ing, re·news
1. To make new or as if new again; restore: renewed the antique chair.
2. To take up again; resume: renew an old friendship; renewed the argument; renew a magazine subscription.
Don’t our stewardship pledges deserve a bit more consideration than an antique chair or magazine
subscription? If you didn’t complete a pledge card for 2013, don’t just renew, please consider pledging for
2014.
As we approach the end of this year, it is imperative that each steward fulfill the pledge that was
made about a year ago.
ful·fill also ful·fil (f l-f l )
tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils
1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises.
2. To carry out (an order, for example).
3. To measure up to; satisfy. See Synonyms at perform, satisfy.
4. To bring to an end; complete.
We are about 85 % the way through the calendar year, but we have only received about 75 % of our
pledges. Please fulfill your pledge before the end of 2013.
Stewardship Dictionary Terms (A Refresher Course)
By Harry Yianitsas, Stewardship Chairman
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Reverend Protopresbyter Christopher Constantinides, Presiding Priest Reverend Deacon Peter Kostakis, Assistant Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes Reverend Deacon Clint Sharpley
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
In this fast paced world with more new forms of communication than ever before, it is still an
overwhelming challenge to keep pace. It has been the good intentions of the Parish Council to provide an
ongoing account of activities with the community this year, however, with the feverish pace of activity, we
have been racing to keep up. With the year coming to a close, the holidays fast approaching, and the Parish
Council elections are upon us, we want to provide you with a recap of this year’s activities and
accomplishments.
For many years it has been the desire of our community to hire a Youth Director. One has been hired and
we hope to have her on board shortly after the New Year.
On our campus we have completed a numbers of activities to improve our buildings and the surrounding
area. Repairs have been made to the sidewalks leading into the sanctuary and around the Community Center.
In addition we have resealed the seams around the Community Center building, repaired and replaced all the
windows and frames, and had the parking lot has been re-striped.
In our Community Center we have replaced 500 chairs. In the kitchen we replaced the flooring in the
freezer as well as completed the unplanned replacement of the air conditioner. As some of you may know, in
the midst of our baking preparations for the Greek Food Festival, we lost our primary kitchen air conditioner
and it had to be replaced at cost of $40,000. One week after the new unit was installed we received an
anonymous donation for $20,000 to help defray the expenses, for which we are very grateful.
We have completed an extensive upgrade to much of our technology. This includes the rewiring of both the
Community Center and Sanctuary. We also upgraded our network equipment, video surveillance equipment,
installed a new telephone system plus additional communications services. We now have WiFi!
To keep you abreast of parish news and events our clergy are now using Constant Contact, to keep you
informed. For parishioners who are not able to attend the Divine Liturgy we have services streaming live from
our website. It is our hope in early 2014 to unveil further upgrades to our church website.
It is our resolution in 2014 to communicate with you on an ongoing basis to keep you updated about Parish
Council activities. We wish all of our parish families a Merry Christmas!
Καλά Χριστούγεννα!
2013 Parish Council
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A Bird in the Hand is Worth What?
Wednesday, October 23, 2013, started out as a typical morning for me. It was about 7:45 a.m. and I had just parked my
car at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church ready to start my day as a teacher at Holy Trinity Academy. As I entered the
door, I was immediately called by my peers to come into the lunch room. They were all gathered at the window looking out.
I also looked and saw what appeared to be a very large bird with a leash around his neck, standing on the sidewalk just at
the edge of the land cover by the windows. I asked “where did that come from?” The Office Administrator, Maria Satari
said she saw it out of the corner of her eye while she was making coffee. Someone had already called animal control, but it
was so early they were not open yet. Our Facilities Manager, Torye, said he was going to call a wildlife person they had
used before. I was worried as to what might happen to it since it was obviously a domesticated bird. My concern was it
would not be returned to its owner. I think divine intervention was at work because I knew immediately who I had to call.
I called my cousin, Betty Vouras Foster, otherwise known, to me anyway, as "the animal whisperer." Her husband, Tim
was the first one on the scene. The bird had moved to the top of one of the cars in the parking lot. With a glove on, he
walked over to it and got very close. I thought the bird was going to jump on his shoulder but off it flew. I saw Tim proceed
in the direction of the bird, but school was about to start so I couldn’t stay to watch anymore.
At 10 a.m. my class had snack in the lunchroom, and I could see people up in the bell tower of the church. I walked
outside and was greeted by Father Chris who said he had let Betty and Tim up there to try and get the bird. While they
were up there, Tim noticed several tiles on the roof were dislodged, and as if this wasn’t enough, a foul gas smell was
emanating from the air conditioning unit. Upon further inspection, Tim and Torye managed to fix a major gas leak and
place the tiles back in place. By some miracle, while they were doing that, Betty was able to catch the bird and wrap it in a
choir robe! When they all came down to the church courtyard, they were received by a very happy crowd, including me.
Betty said she was going to get the bird medical attention and then try to find out who the owner might be. They then left
with the bird still wrapped in the choir robe. She later let me know the wildlife vet said that the bird was dehydrated but
otherwise in good health. She took it home, fed it, and it basically made itself at home on Betty’s shoulder.
On Friday morning her wildlife vet called her with the news that he knew who the owners were. Drum roll
please….Medieval Times! Evidently this bird is the star of the show and had gotten herself lost during her exercise routine
four days earlier. When the trainer came to pick her up, Betty had her on her shoulder walking around the house. They
both were in tears. The trainer couldn’t believe it because the bird had never gone to anyone else, and he never thought he
would see her again. She is an endangered species and one of only ten Saker Falcons in the United States and is worth in
excess of $10,000.
So in a nut shell, this Saker Falcon made its way from Medieval Times only to land at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
Church, caused us to fix missing roof tiles, a gas leak, and her name is Athena. I think God was working to save more than
just the bird that day!
Story and pictures by Dori Smallwood
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CATECHETICAL CORNER
Christmas Reminders
We are all invited to celebrate the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ by attending Divine Liturgy. No one wants to
miss His Birth Celebration!
All pre-Christmas activities are to help us prepare for this celebration. First and foremost are the spiritual
preparations; secondary, are the social activities.
Some activities serve us in both capacities: Tree Lighting on December 7, Parish Christmas Program on
December 15 are examples.
In order to prepare for the Christmas Feast and Festivities we are encouraged to participate in the Christmas
Fast. “Advent” for Orthodox Christians begins on November 15. Although the Christmas Fast began earlier, the
length of forty days was established at a church council in Constantinople in 1166. Patriarch Theodore Balsamon
of the Great Church of Constantinople in interpreting this council noted that “only monastics were obligated to
keep the forty days and that lay people might shorten it to only seven days.” Many of our Yiayias and Papous
kept that seven day fast strictly during the week before Christmas. Let’s do our best to at least do as much
May we all have a blessed Advent as we prepare to celebrate His Birth!
DECEMBER FEASTS DAYS
Hronia Polla to all who celebrate their Feast Day
12/4 St. Barbara, the Great Martyr
12/5 St. Savas, the Sanctified
12/6 St. Nicholas, the Wonderworker
12/9 The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
12/12 St. Spyridon, the Wonderworker
12/13 Herman, the Wonderworker of Alaska & 1st Saint of
America
12/22 St. Anastasia, the Great Martyr
12/25 The Nativity of our Lord and Savior
12/26 Synaxis of the Holy Theotokos
12/27 St. Stephen, the Archdeacon & Protomartyr
The “ABC” Memory Verses
Beginning with the August Ekfonesis, a few short sentences of longer verses - for you to memorize - were
suggested using the “ABC’s” as an aid. You may look up the verse and learn the rest on your own. Work on one per
week. Below are the suggested verses for December.
N Now is the day of salvation… 2 Corinthians 6:2
O Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song! Psalm 98:1
P Pray without ceasing… I Thessalonians 5:17
Q Quicken me, O Lord… Psalm 143:11
R Rejoice in the Lord your God… Joel 2:23
Catechetical Students & Families
The Parish Christmas Program is on Sunday,
December 15th after Divine Liturgy in the
Sanctuary.
CATECHETICAL SCHOOL begins at 10 a.m.
A MANDATORY rehearsal is on Saturday,
December 14th, 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Please
meet in the gymnasium promptly at
10:00 a.m.
3 year old - 6th grade Catechetical students
and teachers, readers and pageant
participants are expected to
participate and help, the day
of the program. GOYA is
hosting the Coffee Hour.
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Christmas Concert & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 7, 2013 Please join us for the Holy Trinity Christmas Choir
Concert and Lighting of the Christmas Tree Ceremony! It will begin with Vespers at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary, and then after the Choir Concert everyone will move
outside into the courtyard to
Light up the Christmas Tree! We will also sing carols, share fellowship and have refreshments.
Reminder from the Office!
In order to claim a charitable contribution deduction for 2012,
all 2013 CONTRIBUTIONS must be delivered
to the church office ON or BEFORE December 31st!
The Church Office will be CLOSED on December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
GREEK SCHOOL DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
Participation in the Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 7 (Vespers
at 5 pm)
Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14, 6 pm
Christmas Recess – December 23 through January 6…classes resume
January 7
Vasilopita celebrations in classes during the week of January 7
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DECEMBER
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Senior Fellowship Annual Christmas -Luncheon
Date: Sunday – December 15, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. (following Parish Christmas program)
Place: Greek Isles Grille – Plano
Cost: $20.00 per person, includes tax and gratuity
plus complimentary glass of wine.
Entrée Choices: Lamb Shank, Fish or Chicken
Advance reservations required
Please call:
Annette Dempsey – 214-366-4226 or Stacia Gialamas – 410-530-2715
Please advise your entrée preference
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Holy Trinity Academy wishes Everyone a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year!
HTA:
Nationally Accredited
Lower School
Pre-School 2
to Kindergarten Accepting applications for
2013—2014 school year
13555 Hillcrest Road Dallas, TX 75240
Ph: 972-490-7060
Fax: 972-991-3424
School Office Hours
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
www.holytrinityacademy.com
Email:
Class Schedule:
Pre-School (2/3-Year-Olds) PS2/3 T-Th 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. M-W-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. M-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Pre-School (3/4-Year-Olds) PS3/4 M-W-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. M-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten through Kindergarten M-F 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Before School/After School Before school care begins at 7:30 a.m. After school care ends at 6 p.m.
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The gift of generosity
This holiday season, we thank everyone who has supported Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church this past year with their time, talent
and financial contributions and look forward to support from all of our
members in the year ahead. If you need a convenient way to make
regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end
of the year, we encourage you to look into our electronic giving options.
As the pace of life speeds up, especially around the holidays, you may
find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. Visit
http://www.holytrinity.info/wordpress/onlinegiving/ or contact the
church office for more information.
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Parish Council Schedule
December 1 Jim Dolmas, Ellena Fox, George Karahal, Jimmy Horiates, Nic Carayannopoulos,
Dan Shaheen
December 8 Chris Canellos, Ari Rigopoulos, Jim Chappel, Sam Paulos, Mary LeBrecht
December 15 Tasos Kaiafas, Matt Naftis, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou
December 22 Jim Dolmas, Ellena Fox, George Karahal, Jimmy Horiates, Nic Carayannopoulos,
Dan Shaheen
December 29 Chris Canellos, Ari Rigopoulos, Jim Chappel, Sam Paulos, Mary LeBrecht
General Interest
Parish Registry
Funerals
Tom Velon who fell asleep in the Lord
Pete Augustus who fell asleep in the Lord
The Holy Trinity Bookstore/Library/Gift Shop Welcomes You! The Bookstore/Library/Gift Shop wishes all of our parishioners a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him – Romans 15:13
Christmas is just around the corner, and the Bookstore/Library/Gift Shop has the perfect gift for everyone on your
Christmas gift list! We are excited about the new books, icons, gifts for the home, greeting cards, stocking stuffers,
wedding crown holders, new Byzantine jewelry (crosses), children books, CD’s and so much more!
We are featuring books titled: The Love Chapter by St. John Chrysostom, First Fruits of Prayer by Frederica
Mathews-Green and Sacred Doorways by Linette Martin. These are just a few of the books that we feature for your
reading pleasure.
We are pleased to present the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church gift collection, available in the Holy Trinity
Bookstore/Library/Gift Shop. Bob Munro is the photographic artist whose spiritually inspired artist-created gift
collection features photographic art images of Holy Trinity’s most sacred and treasured icons, stained glass windows
and other church details. The Holy Trinity gift collection includes matted prints, triptych art, magnets and gift boxed
porcelain ornaments (perfect Christmas Stocking stuffer). This is a fantastic way to take a piece of our church home
with you to enjoy every day. You are sure to find something in our Bookstore/Library for yourself, family and friends!
Last but not least, we have Gift Certificates available for you to purchase. Please ask a Bookstore Team Member to
help you. We would love to see you, so come by and browse around, and visit for awhile!
Bookstore Hours:
Wednesdays, 1—3 p.m. and Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m.
Weddings
Christopher Horiates & Carrie Kendrick
Brandon Meek & Stephanie Kallis
Chadwick Turner & Carrinicole Pittman
Anthony Nason & Margaret Mathas
Please note our practice for submitting names
for prayers for health! Please email us at
[email protected] or call the Church Office at
(972-991-1166) before the 5th of the month.
Each entry will be for a month duration and
must be renewed each month.
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General Interest
Parish Christmas Program Sunday, December 15, 2013
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Sanctuary
This is a Parish event.
All are invited
December Sunday Coffees Sunday, December 1, 2013 Eritrean Women
Sunday, December 8, 2013 St. Barbara’s Luncheon
Sunday, December 15, 2013 GOYA
Sunday, December 22, 2013 HTHD
Sunday, December 29, 2013 Available
If your organization would like to sponsor a Sunday Coffee, please contact
Presv. Alexandra Poulos at [email protected]
Caregivers Support Group Next Meeting
December 14th at 9:30 a.m. In the Boardroom of the Community Center
We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month in the
Board Room, at 9:30 a.m. On days when there is a
Divine Liturgy, we meet after the liturgy.
Caregivers include parents of
special needs children and spouses and
children caring for adult family
members. Our purpose is to provide an
opportunity to address caregiving
issues with those who have had or are
having similar experiences.
Confidentiality is a key component of our
sessions.
For more information, contact Steve Pakes,
Bill Lane or Presv. Alexandra Poulos
YOUTH & TEEN CHOIRS
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
in the Greek School Room.
December Rehearsals: 12/1, & 15
PLEASE BE PROMPT!
Teens are encouraged to sing with the
Adult Choir on Sundays.
The Youth/Teen Choirs will sing with the Adult Choir on
Sunday, January 5, 2014.
For more information contact Mary LeBrecht at
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STEWARDSHIP & FINANCIAL REPORT
2013 Report as of 9/30/2013
Actual Budget
Stewardship $ 605,432 666,666
Total Receipts 923,649 795,416
Expenditures 948,436 948,350
Difference $ - 24,787
Fund Balances
100th Anniversary Fund 20,575 Funds for the celebration of Holy Trinity’s 100th Anniversary in 2015
Babalos Fund 58,273
Provides financial assistance to young men training for the priesthood Rev. Peter Bithos Scholarship Fund 48,788
Provides scholarships to eligible theological students Permanent Endowment Fund 134,069
Accumulates funds for any unforeseen non-budgeted maintenance expense or budget shortfalls not covered by our General Operating Fund
Memorial Fountain Maintenance Fund 11,280 Provides funds to be utilized for maintenance of the Memorial Fountain/Wall.
Iconography Fund 125,680 Provides funds for expenses related to additional iconography for the Sanctuary
Kumpuris Epitaphio Flowers Fund 24,192 Established to offset the cost of flowers to decorate the Epitaphio for Pascha
Nikolopoulos Greek School Fund 57,025 Established to encourage and reward students who want to learn the Greek language
and/or pursue Hellenic studies offered at the university level. Poor & Seminary Fund 75,070
Provides funds for charity work and matters relating to Holy Cross Seminary Benevolence Fund 20,071
Provides funds for assistance to needy families and individuals within our church community, in the larger Dallas area, and around the world.
Building Fund 115,728 Provides funds for capital improvements, purchase of additional property, construction of additional buildings, or major repairs to facilities.
Loan Balances
Operating Loan Balance 230,000
Holy Trinity Parish
Finance Update
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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am (S)
CS & AFE after HC
Coffee hosted by Eritrean Women
after DL (A,D);
HTHD GOYA
Practice 12:15-1:30p
Philoptochos Bake Sale Pickup (A) 9am
Yarn Guild (BR) 11am-2pm Choir Practice (S)
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Philoptochos Bake Sale Pickup (A) 9am Pickleball (Gym)
2—4 pm; Austin St. Cooking (K) 2:30 pm;
HT Greek School 5-8:30 pm
AS Volunteers leave 5:30 pm
St. Barbara
Orthros 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy 9:30a HT Greek School
(Children) 5-6:30 pm
Paraklesis 6 pm
Adult Faith Enrich-
ment 7 p (BR)
JOY (A) 7 pm
Adult Bible Study
(BR) 10:45 - 11:45a
HT Greek School 5-6:30 p
Philoptochos Board Mtg. (BR) 6:30 pm
Pickleball (Gym)
7-9 pm;
St. Nicholas
Orthros 8:30 am;
Divine Liturgy 9:30a
(Great Vespers (C) 5 pm
Followed by Choir Concert at 6pm,
then CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING,
CAROLING, FEL-LOWSHIP & RE-
FRESHMENTS in the Courtyard
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am (S)
Choir Recognition
Day;
CS & AFE after HC
St. Barbara Luncheon following
DL; HTHD Pre-K - 5th Practice 12:15-1:30p
Interfaith Council of
Thanksgiving Square (A) 11:30 a - 12:30 p Choir Practice (S)
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sr Fellowship Planning
Mtg (BR) 1-3 pm Pickleball (Gym) 2—4 pm;
HT Greek School 5-8:30 pm AHEPA Mtg. (O) 6:30 pm; DOP General
Mtg (A) 6:30 p HTA Board Mtg (D) 7 pm
HT Greek School
(Children) 5-6:30 pm
Paraklesis 6 pm
Adult Faith Enrich-
ment 7 p (BR) GOYA General Mtg. (Gym) 7 pm; HOPE
(A) 7 pm
St. Spyridon
Orthros 8:30 am;
Divine Liturgy
9:30a; Adult Bible
Study(BR) 10:45 -
11:45a ; HT Greek School 5-6:30 p
Pickleball (Gym)
7-9 pm;
Caregivers Support Group (BR) 9:30 am
Mandatory Christmas Program Rehearsal (S) 10am-12pm
Great Vespers (C) 5 pm;
Greek School Party (O) 6-9 pm
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am (S)
CS & AFE after HC
DOP Founders Day Coffee & Bake Sale
after DL (A,D);
11:30 am; HTHD
Sr GOYA Practice 12:15-1:30 p
Yarn Guild (BR)
11am-2pm Choir Practice (S)
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Pickleball (Gym)
2-4 pm; HTGreek School 5-8:30 pm
HT Greek School
(Children) 5-6:30 pm Paraklesis 6 pm Adult Faith Enrich-
ment 7 p (BR)
Adult Bible Study
(BR) 10:45 - 11:45a
HT Greek School (Children) 5-6:30 p HTA Family Christ-
mas (A,D,O) 6:30p - 9 pm; Parish Coun-cil Mtg (BR) 6:30 p
CANCELED Pickle-ball (Gym) 7-9 pm;
GOYA Christmas Party - Tomasides’ Home 6-9 pm
Great Vespers (C)
5 pm
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am (S)
CS & AFE after HC
Coffee/Bake Sale hosted by HTHD
after DL (A,D);
HTHD Sr GOYA
Practice 12:15-1:30 p
HTA Holiday
BREAK
CHURCH OFFICE
CLOSED
CHRISTMAS
GREAT & HOLY HOURS (S) 9 am
CHRISTMAS EVE
VESPERAL LITURGY 5:30pm
CHURCH OFFICE
CLOSED
CHRISTMAS
LITURGY : NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
Orthros 8:30 am;
Divine Liturgy 9:30a
HT Greek School
BREAK HTA Holiday
BREAK
CANCELED Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45 - 11:45a
CANCELED Pickle-
ball (Gym) 7pm;
HTA Holiday
BREAK Great Vespers (C) 5 pm
29 30 31
Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am (S)
CS & AFE after HC
Coffee after DL (A,D)
HTA Holiday
BREAK
CHURCH OFFICE
CLOSED
December 2013 Please check the web calendar at
www.holytrinity.info
for schedule changes
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EKFONESIS December 2013
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 13555 Hillcrest Road Dallas, TX. 75240
EKFONESIS INFORMATION DEADLINE Please be reminded that all information to be included in the next Ekfonesis must be in the
Church office no later than the 5th of the month.
Please submit each article as an email attachment to:
Editor-in-Chief: Father Christopher Constantinides
Layout Editor: Vickie Wells
HOLY TRINITY CEMETERY LOTS AVAILABLE Cemetery plots are still available in the Orthodox Christian Garden at Restland.
Prices in the funeral industry continue to rise, so please don't miss this opportunity to
secure your family’s burial needs.
Please contact:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Office 972-991-1166
Pre-Purchase: $2,250.00
At Need: $2,750.00
