december 25 the nativity of our lord and savior, jesus...
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am
Steve Kollias
Decembe r 25 The Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Christmas Decorations - Many thanks to Heidi Cortese, Heidi Mandich and Dean Maniakas for their hard work to decorate the Sanctuary, Founders' Walk and Library for the Christmas season.
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
Matt Albean, Dennis Dickos, Greg Dickos, Bob Dine, Angelo Julovich, Steve Kollias, George Pappaioanou, 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 [email protected].
Entrance Hymn for the Nativity of our Lord 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 was born of the Virgin, We sing to You: Alleluia.
Apolytikion Your birth, O Christ our God, Shines forth on all the world with the light of knowledge. For at your birth, those who had adored the stars Were taught by a star to worship you, To worship you, the Sun of Justice, And to know you, the Dawn from on high, O Lord, glory to You.
Kontakion Today the Virgin gives birth, To Him who is above all things, 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.
After the Prayer of the Proskomidi I love you, O Lord my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior.
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 George Pappaioanou Nick Saran Gail Zeheralis
Dean Megremis Matthew Moore John Pasyanos Nicholas Pease Iraklis Tsiampas Paul Tsiampas Anthony Young Evan Young
Sunday Service Schedule and Teams
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
12/25/2016 Irene Sarris Bob Dine Team 2
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
01/01/2017 Greg Dickos Irene Sarris Team 1
01/08/2017 Nick Dervenis Gail Zeheralis Team 2
Upcoming Weeks
EPISTLE READING: St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:4-7 BRETHREN, when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then also an heir of God through Christ.
GOSPEL READING: The Gospel according to St. Matthew 2:1-12
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him." When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it is written by the prophet: 'And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will govern my people Israel.'" Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star appeared; and he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him bring me word, that I too may come and worship him." When they had heard the king they went their way; and lo the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
Church School
Now thru January 8: St. Basil Academy collection - Donations collected will be given to Father Bill during the cutting of the Vasilopita on January 15.
No Church School today or Jan. 1. Enjoy the Christmas season with family and friends.
College Students Dinner
College Students, mark your calendars!! Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at 6 pm. Dinner at Matt the Miller's Tavern for food & fellowship before returning to school. Please RSVP to Father Lucas at [email protected].
GOYA Events
January 14 & 15 - All ages 8 - 18 are welcome at the St. Nicholas Winter Youth Retreat at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Louisville, KY. RSVP DEADLINE: All participants (youth and adults) must register for the event AND reserve hotel rooms by January 6, 2017. Register and download flyer or retreat information packet at w w w. d e t r o i t . g o a r ch . o r g / w i n t e r r e t r e a t . P l e a s e d i r e c t q u e s t i o n s to [email protected]
For more information about GOYA or upcoming events, please send an email to [email protected] OR [email protected].
Vasilopita Luncheon
The Vasilopita Luncheon will be Sunday, January 15, following the Divine Services. Sponsored by Philoptochos and benefitting Saint Basil Academy. Adult menu is pastitchio, tiropeta, spanakopeta, 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). Reservation forms are available in the Founders' Walk, online at https://goo.gl/VMYOll or by calling 317-733-3033. Reservation deadline is January 11. All reservations must be honored. For more information, contact Irene Sarris at [email protected]
PanHellenic Scholarships
Applications for Pan Hellenic Scholarships for 2016 - 2017 are now available. Deadline date is Tuesday, January 31, 2017. All eligible undergraduates are welcome to apply. Go to the website for details: www.panhellenicscholarships.org/apply.php
Coffee Hour Sign Up
Coffee Hour is a time of fellowship and everyone is encouraged to volunteer. We have created an online sign up form to make it even easier. Sign up as a family and enjoy volunteering together. Simply click the link and sign up! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4aaaaf2fa6ff2-holy . SignUpGenius will send a confirmation and a reminder email of your volunteer times. Sign up by Tuesday 11:59pm for names to be included in the Koinonia.
Sound System
The General Assembly in November 2016 voted to upgrade the sound system in the Church. Donations are now being accepted for this necessary improvement that will cost over $100,000. On the memo line of the check, please write "sound system".
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.
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.
New IRA Law
For those who are 70 ½ years old and older, consider this new charitable contribution transfer directly from your IRA to Holy Trinity Church -- with NO tax and NO penalty. Maximum annual amount per year can total $100,000. This is a win-win for donor and Holy Trinity Church!
Philoptochos Coat Campaign
Philoptochos is collecting coats again this year for the Embrace Program at Eskenazi Hospital. Many of the women coming for breast cancer treatment have to walk or take a bus and are arriving chilled to the bone, because they have no coat to wear. Please bring new or gently used coats for men and women along with scarves, gloves, and toiletries such as deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes and place them in the bin in the Founders' Walk. For more information please contact Philoptochos at [email protected]
Grecian Carnivale
Save the Date! Saturday, February 25, 2017! More information to follow.
Stewardship
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.
Attention Future Missionaries
If anyone is interested in missions work and would like to go on a mission trip during the summer of 2017, Holy Trinity Missions Committee offers a great program. Parishioners can participate in Missions Committee fundraising events, while also receiving subsidies to go on a Holy Trinity sponsored mission trip. Please contact Helen Young at [email protected] or call 317-841-3508.
HOLY TRINITY FINANCIAL UPDATE
Operating Account Activity 11/27/2016 - 12/3/2016
Income $14,488.58 Year to date Income $894,901.16
Expense $27,718.04 Year to date Expense $982,878.90
Sunday, December 25 Divine Liturgy - Nativity of our Lord
9:30am
Monday, December 26 Parish Office Closed in observance of Christmas
Wednesday, December 28
Kafeneio 10am
Thursday, December 29 Greek School 5pm
Saturday, December 31
Yoga Class 10am
Sunday, January 8 Bonus Basketball Practice 12:30pm
Tuesday, January 10
St. Paul Bible Study 10:15am Adult Dance Practice 7pm
Wednesday, January 11 Kafeneio 10am St. John Patristic Study 7pm
Thursday, January 12 Greek School 5pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Friday, January 13 St. Basil Film Study 6pm
Saturday, January 14 St. Nicholas Youth Winter Retreat Yoga Class 10am Greek School Conversational Class 12pm
Sunday, January 1
Divine Liturgy 9:30am Bonus Basketball Practice 12:30pm
Monday, January 2 Parish Office Closed in observance of New Year’s Day
Tuesday, January 3
Missions Committee Meeting 7pm
Wednesday, January 4 Kafeneio 10am College Students Dinner 6pm
Thursday, January 5 Gyro Night Cancelled Vesperal Liturgy - Epiphany 5:30pm Choir Rehearsal 7pm
Saturday, January 7 Merciful Help Food Pantry 9:45am Yoga Class 10am
Sunday, January 15
Vasilopita Luncheon 12pm St. Nicholas Youth Winter Retreat Basketball Practice 12:30pm
Monday, January 16 Parish Office Closed
in observance of Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 17 St. Paul Bible Study 10:15am Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:30pm
Wednesday, January 18 Kafeneio 10am St. John Patristic Study 7pm
Thursday, January 19 Greek School 5pm Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Saturday, January 21 Philoptochos Soup Kitchen 9am Yoga Class 10am Greek School Conversational Class 12pm JOY Laser Flash 2pm