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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am
December 31 , 2017 Sunday before Epiphany
We pray that the New Year of 2018 is filled with God's blessings for our Par i sh , ind iv idua l l y and co l lec t ive ly. Every one is encouraged to fulfill their 2017 stewardship commitment and complete their 2018 stewardship commitment!
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
www.facebook.com/holytrinityindy
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 Administrative Assistant Teresa Coy 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 [email protected].
Entrance Hymn Before the morning star, from the womb, I have begotten You. The Lord has sworn and will not repent. You are a Priest forever in the order of Melchisedek. Save us, O Son of God, Who did rise from the dead, We sing to You: Alleluia.
Resurrectional Apolytikion (Plagal One) To the Word, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, Born of the Virgin for our salvation, Let us, the faithful, give praise and worship. For He willed to be lifted upon the Cross in the flesh, To endure death and raise the dead By His glorious Resurrection.
Festal Apolytikia (Nativity) Your Nativity O Christ our God Has shown upon the world with the light of knowledge. And the Magi who worshiped the stars above Were in turn taught by a star To worship You the Sun of righteousness And to know You the dayspring from on high O Lord glory to You.
Apolytikion for the Ancestors of God
Annunciate the miracles to David the ancestor of God, O Joseph. You saw the Virgin pregnant. You glorified with the shepherds. You worshipped with the Magi. And you were warned by an Angel. Entreat Christ God 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 Nativity
Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, And the earth presents a cave to the Unapproachable One. Angels with shepherds give Him glory; Wise men follow a star as they journey to Him Who is God from all ages, Yet for our sake is born as a little Child Let the world be filled with joy, Hearing these tidings. Joining the angels and shepherds Let us give glory to Him Who is God from all ages Yet wills to be seen as a little Child.
After the Prayer of the Proskomidi I love you, O Lord my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior.
Sunday Service Schedule and Teams
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
12/31/2017 Dennis Dickos Nick Sofianopoulos Team 1
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
1/7/2018 Nick Dervenis Gail Zeheralis Team 2
1/14/2018 Angelo Julovich Tracy Pappas Team 1
Upcoming Weeks
Narthex Server Team 1 Kalli Agapios Marina Agapios Alexandra Bennett Anastasia Ebersole *Alexandra Hackett Julianna Hackett Nadja Henderson Sylvia Mudis Alexa Pavlakos Victoria Pavlakos Mary Raikos Sofia Raikos Anna Tridico
Parish Council Team 1 Dennis Dickos Angelo Julovich Leon Pappas Tracy Pappas Julie Rowlas Irene Sarris Nick Sofianopoulos
Altar Boy Team 1 Manoli Agapios Evan Baroudos Eli Baroudos Nathan Dervenis Steven Dervenis Zander Eleftheri Jonathan Eleftheri *Nicholas Gemelas Christian Lafter
Alex Lupear Sam Lupear Elliot Mudis Chris Pappas George Pappas Andrew Raikos Nick Simopoulos **Dean Sofianopoulos Andrew Spirrison
EPISTLE READING: St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 4:5-8 For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
GOSPEL READING: The Gospel According to St. Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophets, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.' John was baptizing in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Gyro Night Volunteers
Gyro Night (the first Thursday of the month) has become a successful fundraiser for our Church, in addition to being an
outreach to our local community. Please consider volunteering a few hours for an easy and very enjoyable e v e n i n g . h t t p : / / w w w. s i g n u p g e n i u s . c o m /go/10c0e4dacaf2da13-holy.
College Student Dinner
College Students, save the date! Wednesday, Jaunary 3, 2018, at 6pm we will have a dinner at Matt the Miller’s Tavern for food & fellowship before returning to school. RSVP to Father Lucas at [email protected].
GOYA Upcoming Events
January 12-14: St. Nicholas Winter Youth Retreat. All youth ages 8-18 are invited to attend an incredible weekend of faith,
fellowship, food and fun! Father Lucas will be attending. Panagia Pantovasilissa Church in
Lexington, KY will be our host this year. Registration now open! Go to www.detroit.goarch.org/winterretreat by January 6!
January 20 - Anna's House 8:30am - 12:30pm
January 21 - Orthodox Life 12 - 1:30pm
Contact Senior GOYA at [email protected] or Junior GOYA at [email protected] with any
questions about GOYA and upcoming events.
Cancer Treatment Discussion Group
The National Philoptochos Department of Social Services is sponsoring a confidential telephone discussion
group for members of our community undergoing treatment for cancer. Six consecutive Thursday evening sessions will be offered from January 11 - February 15, 2018
from 7 - 8pm EST. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. To pre-register and for more information, please email
Save the date Passport to Greece:
A celebration of Greek Food and Culture.
Saturday February 10, 2018.
HOPE JOY Skating HOPE & JOY Outdoor Ice Skating Event, Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 2 - 4pm, at the Ice at Center Green, Carmel. Cost is $5 per person. RSVP to the Evite.
Coffee Hour Sign Up
Coffee Hour is a time of fellowship and everyone is encouraged to volunteer. Simply click the link and sign up!
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Meals Needed
Beginning Friday, January 12, 2018 volunteers to provide lunches for Dr. Kordis and his team will be needed. Homecooked meals are encouraged. Serving and cleaning up is appreciated. Please call Sandy or Teresa in the Parish Office at 317-733-3033 for further details and to sign up.
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, please inform Father Bill in written form which other Saint might be considered. When Dr. Kordis begins his work, more Saints may be included.
HOLY TRINITY
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Operating Account Activity 12/17/2017 - 12/23/2017
Income $23,814.85 Expense $13,692.09
Year to date Income $986,757.55 Expense $966,647.64
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Project Mexico 2018
Plans for our annual mission trip to Project Mexico for July 18 - 24, 2018 begin now. A 15 person team led by Joe Pavia will improve the living conditions of families by building them a home and also interacting with the children at Saint Innocent Orphanage. Joe Pavia encourages Altar Boys and Narthex Servers along with their parent(s) or any Parishioner to consider participating in this life-impacting experience. The trip can be a wonderful gift for an Altar Boy or Narthex Service at this time of year. The Missions Committee partially subsidizes the trip for those who participate in fundraising. Please contact Joe Pavia for more details.
Vasilopita Luncheon
The Vasilopita Luncheon will be Sunday, January 14, following the Divine Services. Sponsored by Philoptochos and benefitting Saint Basil Academy. Adult menu is pastitsio, tyropita, spanakopita, Greek salad, peas with pearl onions, coffee and dessert (pre-sale $15, at the door $20). Children's menu is chicken fingers, french fries, applesauce and dessert. (pre-sale $7.50, at the door $10). Reservations forms are available in the Founders' Walk, online at https://goo.gl/w9x5TQ or by calling 317-733-3033. Reservation deadline is January 9. All reservations must be honored. For more information, contact Irene Sarris at [email protected].
Sunday, December 31
• Orthros 8:15am • Divine Liturgy 9:30am • No Church School
Monday, January 1 • Divine Liturgy - Circumcision of our
Lord & Saint Basil 9:30am • Parish Office Closed in observance of
New Years Day Tuesday, January 2
• Mission Committee Meeting 7pm
Wednesday, January 3 • Kafeneio 10am • College Student Dinner 6pm
Thursday, January 4 • Gyro Night 5pm • No Greek School/ Winter Break • Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm • Church Tour 6:30pm
Friday, January 5
• Baptism 3pm Saturday, January 6
• Merciful Help Center 8:45am • Divine Liturgy - Epiphany 9:30am • Yoga Class 11am
Sunday, January 14 • St Nicholas Winter Retreat in Lexington, KY • Orthros 8:15am • Divine Liturgy 9:30am • Vasilopita Cutting 12pm • Philoptochos Vasilopita Luncheon 12:30pm
Tuesday, January 16 • St Paul’s Bible Study 10:30am • Vesperal Liturgy - Saint Anthony the
Great 5:30pm • Stewardship Committee Meeting 7pm
Wednesday, January 17
• Kafeneio 10am • St. John’s Patristic Study 7pm
Thursday, January 18 • Greek School & Vasilopita Cutting 5pm • Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm • Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Friday, January 19
• St. Basil Film Study 6pm
Saturday, January 20 • GOYA Anna’s House 8:30am • Philoptochos Soup Kitchen 10am • Yoga Class 10am • HOPE/JOY Ice Skating 2pm
Sunday, January 7 • Orthros 8:15am • Divine Liturgy 9:30am • GOYA Basketball Practice 12:30pm • Young Adult Brunch 1pm
Tuesday, January 9 • St Paul’s Bible Study 10:30am • Adult Dance Practice 7pm
Wednesday, January 10
• Tour 8:30am • Kafeneio 10am • St. John’s Patristic Study 7pm
Thursday, January 11 • Leisure Timers 11:30am • Greek School 5pm • Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Friday, January 12
• Dr. Kordis & his team arrives • St Nicholas Winter Retreat in Lexington, KY
Saturday, January 13
• St Nicholas Winter Retreat in Lexington, KY • Yoga Class 10am • Baptism 11am
Sunday, January 21 • Orthros 8:15am • Divine Liturgy 9:30am • GOYA Orthodox Life 12pm • GOYA Basketball Practice 2pm
Tuesday, January 23 • St Paul’s Bible Study 10:30am • Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:30pm
Wednesday, January 24
• Kafeneio 10am • Anniversary Committee Meeting 6:30pm • St. John’s Patristic Study 7pm
Thursday, January 25 • Greek School 5pm • Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Saturday, January 27 • Yoga Class 10am • OCF Retreat 10am
