Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am

July 23 , 2017 7th Sunday of Matthew

Holy Trinity Church is under the Omophorion of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of the Metropolis of Detroit.

Father William J. Bartz Presiding Priest

Father Lucas Christensen

Assistant Priest

Parish Office Hours 9 am - 5 pm

Monday-Friday

3500 W. 106th Street, Carmel, IN 46032

317-733-3033 317-733-2806-fax

www.holytrinityindy.org

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Parish Council

President Tracy Pappas

Vice President Julie Rowlas

Secretary Nick Dervenis

Treasurer Nick Saran

Assistant Treasurer Nick Sofianopoulos

Dennis Dickos, Greg Dickos, Bob Dine, Anthony Eleftheri, Angelo Julovich, Steve Kollias, Leon Pappas, Irene Sarris, Gail Zeheralis.

Staff

Office Administrator Cindy Watson Ministries Coordinator Sandy Cooper

Building Manager Tim Bryant For information about this publication contact the Parish office at (317)733-3033. Deadline for inclusion is Tuesday before the cover date. All items are requested in digital format and sent to bulletin@holytrinityindy.org.

Entrance Hymn Come let us bow down to Christ, As we worship Him, the Son of God. Save us, O Son of God, Who did rise from the dead, We sing to You: Alleluia.

Resurrectional Apolytikion (Plagal Tone Two)

The angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, The soldiers guarding it became as dead men. and Mary stood at Your grave seeking, Seeking Your most pure Body. But You made hell a captive; You were untouched by its might. You came to the Virgin and granted life. O Lord, Who arose from the dead, Glory to You.

Apolytikion for the Hieromartyr Becoming a partner with the Apostles in way of life And successor to their thrones, O God-inspired Saint, In the active life you found an entrance to contemplation. Hence you rightly expounded the word of truth, And you shed your blood in struggling for the faith, O Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God, Beseeching Him to save our souls.

Church Hymn (Troparion of Pentecost) Blessed are You O Christ our God Who has shown the fishermen as wise men By sending down Your Holy Spirit upon them And through them, the whole world You drew into Your net O Lover of mankind, glory to You. Evlogitos i Hriste O Theos imon, O Pansofous tous aliis anadixas, Katapempsas aftis to Pnevma to agion, Ke thi afton tin ikoumenin saginefsas Filanthrope doxa Si.

Kontakion

A protection of Christians unshamable, Intercessor to our Holy Maker unwavering. Reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead come to us for you are good; Your loving help bring unto us, Who are crying in faith to you; Hasten now to intercede and speed now to supplicate As a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.

Sunday Service Schedule and Teams

Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team

7/23/2017 Nick Dervenis Greg Dickos Team 2

Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team

7/30/2017 Angelo Julovich Tracy Pappas Team 1

8/6/2017 Bob Dine Steve Kollias Team 2

Upcoming Weeks

Altar Boy Team 2 Chandler Andrew Alanis **Austin Anderson Thomas Cortese Steven Csubak Quentin Csubak Jordan Freudenberg Alex Lupear Sam Lupear *Nathaniel Martine

Narthex Server Team 2 Katerina Anderson Maria Emmanoelides Nicole Lisch* Elizabeth Martine Eleni Pantzer AnnaMarie Pasyanos Naya Pease Halie Scott Nina Saran Sophia Saran

Parish Council Team 2 Nick Dervenis Greg Dickos Bob Dine Steve Kollias Anthony Eleftheri Nick Saran Gail Zeheralis

Dean Megremis Matthew Moore John Pasyanos Nicholas Pease Constantine Stefanidis Iraklis Tsiampas Paul Tsiampas Anthony Young Evan Young

EPISTLE READING: St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7 BRETHREN, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of your Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

GOSPEL READING: The Gospel According to St. Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district. As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons." And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

Summer Church School

Continues TODAY, Sunday July 23 & 30. Volunteers may contact Niki Martine (martinedental@sbcglobal.net).

Altar Boys & Narthex Servers

All 10 - 18 year old boys are eligible to become Altar Boys. All 10 - 18 year old girls are eligible to become Narthex Servers. Anyone in this age range who wants to serve the Lord in these roles, please contact the Parish Office at (317) 733-3033 or email Father Bill (fatherbill@holytrinityindy.org).

Helping the Hungry

Please bring flip-top cans of soup, paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates and granola bars to Church, and put them in the blue Philoptochos bin. The soup will be given to patrons of the Soup Kitchen as a takeout. Chicken Noodle soup is preferred.

HOLY TRINITY FINANCIAL UPDATE

Operating Account Activity 7/2/2017 - 7/8/2017

Income $14,339.31 Year to date Income $524,656.04

Expense $17,948.04 Year to date Expense $490,922.76

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Welcome Committee

Practice hospitality ungrudgingly to one another. I Peter 4:9

As the adage goes, “You only have one chance to make a first impression.” Do you have the gift of putting others, especially visitors, at ease? If so, be thankful, as this is a gift of God to be used for His glory. And Holy Trinity needs your gifts. By joining others on the Welcoming Committee, you can help ensure that visitors who come for Divine Liturgy on a Sunday will be met by a cheerful and welcoming person. You will serve approximately one Sunday every three months. If interested, please contact Sandy in the Parish Office (sandy@holytrinityindy.org) or (317) 733-3033. Training will be provided.

Class on St Porphyrios’s Writings

A five week course on the writings of St. Porphyrios titled "Christ is Everything" will continue on Tuesdays, July 25 - August 15, at 10:30 - 11:30 am. This interesting course will cover a portion of the new book which is yet to be published, in which the Saint presents useful and profound guidance on how to love God and our fellow man. Everyone is welcomed and no previous preparation is required. All material will be provided. For further information, please call Mike Young at (317) 370-9765.

Recently a parishioner forwarded an article from the website iBelieve.com, titled “7 Things

that Will Keep Me from Coming Back to Your Church”. It is summarized in order to make

it relevant to our Church family.

1. Refuse to see me. By this, the author means, don’t ignore a visitor. They are pretty easy to

spot. We should acknowledge them and try to assist them, since they may not be familiar with

the Orthodox Divine Liturgy and our practices.

2. Don’t offer me a smile. Similar to number one. We should remember this is God’s House

and everyone should feel especially welcomed by God’s love here. A simple smile can go a

long way to conveying that to a visitor, as well as to everyone else.

3. Neglect offering me help. It’s easy when we know the Divine Services and practices and to

forget that not every visitor does. If a visitor is sitting near you, show them where we are in the

Divine Liturgy by giving them one of the Liturgy books opened to the right page. Also, in a

low voice, explain things or offer to answer any questions that they may have during or after

the Liturgy. Assistance especially during Communion and dismissal is helpful. Since non-

Orthodox Christians cannot receive Holy Communion, they are certainly encouraged to receive

the antidoron, the bread that the priest gives the faithful at the end, and to meet the priest.

4. Abstain from introducing yourself to me. Sometimes we think the business of getting to

know newcomers belongs to the Welcoming Committee, even though Father Bill has made it

clear that it is the responsibility of all of us to make everyone feel welcome, in Holy Trinity.

5. Forget that I’m a person who wants to be known, just like you. Most people don’t mind

being asked simple questions like “are you a visitor, or are you from the Indianapolis area” this

might be a good way to let the visitor know they are welcome. Joining them for a cup of

coffee after Church during Coffee Hour is also a nice gesture. People come to Church for

many reasons. I think one reason is to gain the comfort of a feeling of belonging, not just to

God but the Church community.

6. Ignore my boundaries. This one the author admits contradicts most of the first 5 points.

But I think that if you smile, introduce yourself, try to be helpful, try to start a conversation,

and realize that the person is not receptive, the only thing you can do is respect their wish and

not intrude. Since we never know what tribulations others may be suffering, we should not

judge or be offended. So just smile and go on your way. Maybe say a short prayer for the

person is all that you can, or should do.

7. Forget my name. Remembering a name can be difficult. Maybe jot it down on paper or in

our smartphone. If the person returns, then we can greet them by name.

GreekFest 2017

Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer! Stop by the festival table during coffee hour! Sign up to volunteer a t h i s y e a r ’ s F e s t i v a l . C o n t a c t V i c k i e Perry: vlperry001@gmail.com or by phone. (317) 409-8329. You may also sign-up online at indygreekfest.org (click on the volunteer button).

Remaining Festival Bake Sessions:

Galatoboureko – Thursday, July 27 – 9:00 am Kourambeithes – Saturday, August 5 – 9:00 am

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Iconography Phase 3

Those interested in donating an icon for Phase 3 are encouraged to review the updated list of available icons. The process is the same as Phase 2 -- "first come, first served". Please include the Code Number on the memo line of the check. If another means of donating the funds is used, the Code Number should be either written on paper or sent in an email to avoid any confusion. When full payment is received, the icon is then considered donated and thus not available to anyone else. A display of sketches for Phase 3 is in the Founders' Walk.

If a particular Saint is not included on the present list, p lease infor m Father Bill in written form which other Saint might b e considered. When Dr. Kordis begins his work, more Saints may be included.

Coffee Hour Sign Up

Coffee Hour is a time of fellowship and everyone is encouraged to volunteer. It's easy and there is always a board member from Philoptochos to show you what to do. Simply click the l i n k a n d s i g n u p ! h t t p : / /w w w . s i g n u p g e n i u s . c o m /g o / 4 0 9 0 c 4 a a a a f 2 f a 6 f f 2 -holy. SignUpGenius will send a confirmation and a reminder email of

y o u r v o l u n t e e r times. Sign up by Tuesday 11:59pm for names to be included in the Koinonia.

Holy Communion Holy Communion is the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Saint John of Kronstadt (1829 – 1908) says, “in partaking of the Holy Sacrament, be as sure that you partake of the Body and Blood of Christ, as you are sure that every moment you breathe air.”

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (about 313 – 386) also teaches us “Since Christ Himself has declared the bread to be His Body, who can have any further doubt? Since He Himself has said quite categorically, ‘This is My Blood,’ who would dare to question it, and say that it is not His Blood? Therefore, it is with complete assurance that we receive the bread and wine as the Body and Blood of Christ. His Body is given to us under the symbol of bread, and His Blood is given to us under the symbol of wine, in order to make us by receiving them one body and blood with Him. Having His Body and Blood in our members, we become bearers of Christ and sharers, as Saint Peter says, of the divine nature… Do not then regard the Eucharistic elements as ordinary bread and wine: they are in fact the Body and Blood of

the Lord, as He Himself has declared. Whatever your senses tell you, be strong in faith.” The Lord urges us to make a sincere effort to make peace with each other when anger or hurt exists, seeking forgiveness or granting forgiveness, as appropriate, (Matthew 5:24) before approaching the Lord. Receiving Holy Communion is certainly important to our spiritual life and growth. This ultimate connection with Jesus Christ is a gift which God gives to us and one which should be accepted gratefully and responsibly. Our Church teaches that receiving Holy Communion frequently is encouraged. Our Church also teaches that a preparation is expected. Preparation for Holy Communion can vary from person to person. The minimum preparation to receive Holy Communion is to fast from meat on Wednesday and Friday and not eat anything on the morning prior to receiving Holy Communion. For those who must take medication that requires food, they are permitted to eat that which is necessary for their health. Furthermore, the Church teaches us to fast on particular days during the year and especially during the four main fast periods. These four main fast periods are in preparation of holy days of the year, as follows:

December 13 - 24 (Nativity of our Lord) Great Lent (before Holy Week and Easter) Monday after All Saints’ Day through June 28 (the Apostles) August 1 - 14 (the Dormition of the Theotokos)

Each of us is encouraged to approach the Chalice to receive Holy Communion in love and in peace, gratefully and responsibly.

Sunday, July 23 • St. Nicholas Summer Camp begins • Choir Coffee Hour

Tuesday, July 25 • Patristic Study - St Porphyrios 10:30am

Wednesday, July 26

• Kafeneio 10am

Thursday, July 27 • Festival Baking Session 9am

Saturday, July 29

• Yoga Class 10am • Baptism 11am • Wedding 3:30pm

Sunday, August 6 • 6th-12th grade Dance Practice 12pm • Young Adult Brunch 12pm

Tuesday, August 8 • Patristic Study - St Porphyrios 10:30am • Dance Practice: K - 2nd grade 6:15pm • Dance Practice: 3rd-5th grade 6:15pm • Stewardship Committee Meeting 6:30pm • Adult Dance Practice 7pm

Wednesday, August 9

• Kafeneio 10am • Paraklisis 6:30pm

Thursday, August 10 • Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm

Saturday, August 12

• Yoga Class 10am

Tuesday, August 1 • Patristic Study - St Porphyrios 10:30am • Dance Practice: K - 2nd grade 6:15pm • Dance Practice: 3rd-5th grade 6:15pm • Mission Committee Meeting 7pm

Wednesday, August 2

• Kafeneio 10am • Paraklisis 6:30pm

Thursday, August 3 • Gyro Night 5pm • Church Tour 6:30pm • Finance Committee Meeting 7pm

Saturday, August 5

• Festival Bake Session 9am • Yoga Class 10am

Sunday, August 13 • 6th-12th grade Dance Practice 12pm

Monday, August 14 • Tour 11am • Great Vespers 6:30pm

Tuesday, August 15

• Divine Liturgy - Dormition of the Theotokos 9:30am

• Patristic Study - St Porphyrios 11:30am • Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:30pm

Wednesday, August 16 • Kafeneio 10am

Saturday, August 19 • Philoptochos Soup Kitchen 9am • Yoga Class 10am • Baptism 11am • Jr GOYA Laser Flash 6:30pm

Stewardship is Important Everyone who has not yet completed a 2017 Stewardship Commitment Card is encouraged to do so. Blank cards are available in the Founders' Walk following the Divine Services and online at https://goo.gl/oLGnGf.