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The Monthly Newsletter of Holy Trinity–St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

The Voice Volume : 16 Number : 8 Month : August 2016

The feast of the Dormition or Falling-asleep of the Theotokos is celebrated

on the fifteenth of August, preceded by a two-week fast. This feast, which

is also sometimes called the Assumption, commemorates the death, res-

urrection and glorification of Christ’s mother. It proclaims that Mary has

been “assumed” by God into the heavenly kingdom of Christ in the full-

ness of her spiritual and bodily existence.

As with the nativity of the Virgin and the feast of her entrance to the tem-

ple, there are no biblical or historical sources for this feast. The Tradition

of the Church is that Mary died as all people die, not “voluntarily” as her

Son, but by the necessity of her mortal human nature which is indivisibly

bound up with the corruption of this world.

The Orthodox Church teaches that Mary is without personal sins. In the

Gospel of the feast, however, in the liturgical services and in the Dor-

mition icon, the Church proclaims as well that Mary truly needed to be

saved by Christ as all human persons are saved from the trials, sufferings

and death of this world; and that having truly died, she was raised up by

her Son as the Mother of Life and participates already in the eternal life of

paradise which is prepared and promised to all who “hear the word of God and keep it” (Lk11.27–28).

In giving birth, you preserved your virginity. In falling asleep you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos. You were trans-

lated to life, O Mother of Life, and by your prayers, you deliver our souls from death (Troparion).

Neither the tomb, nor death, could hold the Theotokos, who is constant in prayer and our firm hope in her intercessions. For

being the Mother of Life, she was translated to life, by the One who dwelt in her virginal womb (Kontakion).

The services of the feast repeat the main theme, that the Mother of Life has “passed over into the heavenly joy, into the di-

vine gladness and unending delight” of the Kingdom of her Son (Vesperal hymn). The Old Testament readings, as well as the

gospel readings for the Vigil and the Divine Liturgy, are exactly the same as those for the feast of the Virgin’s nativity and her

entrance into the Temple. Thus, at the Vigil we again hear Mary say: “My soul magnifies the Lord and my Spirit rejoices in

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God my Savior” (Lk 1.47). At the Divine Liturgy we hear the letter to the Philippians where Saint Paul speaks of the self-

emptying of Christ who condescends to human servitude and ignoble death in order to be “highly exalted by God his Fa-

ther” (Phil 2.5–11). And once again we hear in the Gospel that Mary’s blessedness belongs to all who “hear the word of God

and keep it” (Lk 11.27–28).

Thus, the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos is the celebration of the fact that all men are “highly exalted” in the bless-

edness of the victorious Christ, and that this high exaltation has already been accomplished in Mary the Theotokos. The feast

of the Dormition is the sign, the guarantee, and the celebration that Mary’s fate is, the destiny of all those of “low estate”

whose souls magnify the Lord, whose spirits rejoice in God the Savior, whose lives are totally dedicated to hearing and keep-

ing the Word of God which is given to men in Mary’s child, the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

Finally it must be stressed that, in all of the feasts of the Virgin Mother of God in the Church, the Orthodox Christians cele-

brate facts of their own lives in Christ and the Holy Spirit. What happens to Mary happens to all who imitate her holy life of

humility, obedience, and love. With her all people will be “blessed” to be “more honorable than the cherubim and beyond

compare more glorious than the seraphim” if they follow her example. All will have Christ born in them by the Holy Spirit. All

will become temples of the living God. All will share in the eternal life of His Kingdom who live the life that Mary lived.

In this sense everything that is praised and glorified in Mary is a sign of what is offered to all persons in the life of the Church.

It is for this reason that Mary, with the divine child Jesus within her, is called in the Orthodox Tradition the Image of the

Church. For the assembly of the saved is those in whom Christ dwells.

---Father Thomas Hopko---

Hellenic College-Holy Cross School of Theology

As a member of the Board of Trustees of Hellenic College-Holy Cross School of Theology, I would like to announce the visit of its newly elected President, the Reverend Christopher Metropulos. Father Chris is no stranger to our community being the son-in-law of our be-loved Father Constantine, of blessed memory, and Presvytera Evelyn Mitsos. Last year, he was elected the 21st President of Hellenic College and seminary that educates the future clergy and Greek Orthodox leaders of our Archdiocese. A fundraising reception is planned for Saturday, September 24th at the Univer-sity Club and the next day following Divine Liturgy in our newly renovated ban-quet center. Father Chris will discuss the vision of HC-HC, the only Orthodox Christian liberal arts college-graduate school and seminary in the Western Hemisphere. There is no cost to attend either gathering, but a reminder that these are fund raising events and we ask for your voluntary generous support. For more information contact the event co-chairs, Father Bill, Gus Perdikakis, Lew Assaley or Nick L. Sarakatsannis. Gus G. Perdikakis

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Inside this Issue:

Dormition of the Theotokos............. 1

Hellenic College-Holy Cross ............. 2

Fr. Bill’s Retirement Dinner.............. 3

Youth Ministries............................... 3

Church Organizations ...................... 4

Parish Announcement ..................... 4

Transitions........................................ 5

Annual Church Picnic........................ 5

Renovation Project........................... 6

Panegyri Pictures.............................. 7

Panegyri Sponsorship & Thank You.. 8

Panegyri 2016................................... 9

Stewardship Update ........................ 10

Stewardship List .............................. 11

Parish Calendar ............................... 14

Church Information ......................... 15

Paraclesis to the Theotokos.............. 16

YOUTH MINISTRIES By: Father William Redmon

In July, the Holy Trinity–St. Nicholas youth participated in two of our summer programs: Vacation Church School (VCS), and the St. Nicholas Summer Camp.

St. Nicholas Summer Camp: This year we sent a contingent of eight to the Summer Camp. Everyone enjoyed the experience. If you have any questions about how it went, please feel free to ask Fr. William, or any of our camp-ers. It is my hope that we will continue to increase our participation in this ministry in the future. I have no doubt that, once people start hearing how fun the week was, there will be a great deal of interest in next year. Remem-ber: The more of us there are, the more fun we have!

Vacation Church School: From July 18–22, the youth of our parish came together for our Vacation Church School (VCS) program. This ministry continues to expand. Last year, throughout the course of the week, we had around 10 students. This year, we had over 25 youth participants. The theme of the week was Heroes of the Bible, and the children made hero costumes. Many thanks to Stephanie Bottomley, Presvytera Elizabeth, Nicole Richard-son, Dena Cranley and Anna Gelis for all of their help with the program.

If you have questions about any of our youth ministries, or would like to volunteer, please contact Fr. William.

-Fr. William

* SAVE THE DATE *

On Saturday, November 5th, our

community will honor and thank

Fr. Bill and Presvytera Anastasia

with a special evening event. Please

mark your calendars now. Look for

all of the details in the September

issue of The Voice.

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OVER FIFTY CLUB…Ann Jonson

We had a great luncheon on May 21. We had lamb, po-tatoes, vegetable and salad. Thank you to Alex Jonson and Jim Jonson for preparing the delicious food. Thank you to Pat Zaferes for bringing the cake in honor of the birthday of her daughter Tina. Katherine (Kay) Apostol passed away on May 13. Our sympathy to her two daughters, Barbara Cook and Karen Proffitt, and her son, George Apostol and to all of their families. She was 91 years old. May she rest in peace. We will light a candle in her memory.

As August rolls around we are all finishing up our sum-mer bucket lists and getting ready for a new school year!! The Religious Education Team (RET) wanted to send out a few reminders: Sunday Church School will start September 11th. The SCS registration deadline was July 15. ALL SCS students MUST be registered ONLINE. For many reasons, we need to have all SCS students and their contact informa-tion in the SCS database. If you have not registered your children, please do so NOW! Please email Vivian Ka-pourales, [email protected], and she will send you the link. Also, if anyone is interested in joining the Religious Edu-cation Team (RET) or helping out with SCS (ex. Nativity

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL…Peggy Kehayes

The AHEPA Family had their 2016 District Convention in Hueston Woods State Park, an unusual sight for a con-vention, but one that worked perfectly for everyone. The park had many amenities not usually offered by a hotel. Calypso was well represented by three delegates and three past district governors. We received awards for the Most Charitable and the Best Relations with AHEPA. We were also able to have one of our local charities, NAMI, (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) to be voted as the District Project for the next two years. This was an accomplishment as projects are normally voted upon for only one year at a time. One of our members, Tina Kasidonis, was elected as a Daughters District Lodge representative to the Buckeye Scholar-ship Foundation. Lastly, the Calypso #13 District Schol-arship was awarded for the first time. We are looking forward to a busy fall schedule. Please save October 8 for our new and fabulous Wine Tasting. You will hear more about that in the September Voice. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about Daughters.

CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE…Vera Manolakas

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT

Kiki Christofield and her family wish to thank everyone for their ongoing prayers, cards, flowers, phone calls, meals and overall encouragement and love during her recent illness. We feel so very blessed for all the support and love shown to us during this very challenging time for our family. Please continue to keep our family in your prayers for Kiki's full recovery.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday, October 1. Support your "Greek Team" by joining us for The Walk or by mak-ing a donation. Go to http://act.alz.org/2016cin for more information.

program, substitute teacher, Oratorical festival, Good Shepherd Food Pantry, etc.) please email us at [email protected]. All helping hands are needed to make each year a successful year for Sunday Church School!

mailto:[email protected]

http://act.alz.org/2016cin

mailto:[email protected]

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Transitions

BAPTISMS:

WEDDINGS:

The New Christian: Demetri Scott Parents: Scott and Alexandra (Sarakatsannis) LesChander

Sponsors: Daniel and Christina Priest Date: May 28, 2016

The New Christian: Sienna Eileen (Anastasia) Parents: Stephen and Kristen (Herrmann) Simmer

Sponsor: Alexandra Caneris Date: June 4, 2016

The Newlyweds: Evie Kontopos and Daniel Takacs Sponsor: Presvytera Lavinia Truebenbach

Date: June 11, 2016

The Newlyweds: Sherry Roll and Philip Fillios Sponsor: Angelo Rallis Date: June 18, 2016

The New Christians: Andreas Caleb, Hannah Amalia Grace, and Xavier Dimitrios Parents: Dimitrios and Kristen Markos

Sponsors: Dimitrios Rongakis, Katerina Phillips, and Aphrodite Mamaligas Date: May 29, 2016

The New Christian: Charlotte Ann (Konstantina) Parents: Joseph and Stacy (Browning) Reich

Sponsor: Thomas Joseph Kunkemoeller Date: June 5, 2016

The New Christian: Alyssa Nicole Parents: Christos and Erin (Pavey) Kostopoulos

Sponsor Ellene Steppe Date: June 12, 2016

The Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Presents Our Annual Community

Church Picnic

When: Sunday, September 4, 2016

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Location: Stricker’s Grove

Bring Your Picnic Baskets, Family and Friends for a Day of Fun, Food and Fellowship.

Brats, Hot Dogs and Burgers will be served FREE!

All amusement rides are FREE!

(Note: Alcohol/Liquor is not permitted to be carried in the Park. Beer will be available for purchase.)

DIRECTIONS: From I-275, go North on US 27 (Exit 33) to the Ross/Hamilton Exit (Route 128), then go South

toward Ross, Ohio (approximately 3 miles on left). From I-74, go North on Route 128 to Exit 7 (approximately 6

miles on right)

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: After nearly two years of planning, designing, and fundraising, the Building Improvements Com-mittee is pleased to report that our renovation project started in the first week of July with interior demolition of the Multi-purpose Room and Bishop’s Walk. Cousin Construction Co. is scheduled to complete the work by the end of September this year. It will be exciting to see the construction progress during the summer. We look forward to celebrating the opening of our updated and improved Community Center. In the meantime, we will not have access to the multipurpose room during construction. Fellowship and coffee hour follow-ing the Diving Liturgy will take place in the small assembly hall. Parishioners are welcome to visit and see the construction, but please remember to check in at the Parish Office first and observe all safety requirements. The construction zone is a “hard hat area.” Please use the front building doors to enter and exit the facilities. Most of the interior doors are locked to the construction areas, but some only lock from the gym side. Please be careful with your young children and help us keep them safe through this process.

A WORD OF THANKS: We cannot adequately express our sincere gratitude to those who have pledged and donated to the Renovation Capital Campaign. Your generous support has done more than simply finance an overdue maintenance project. It has also demonstrated this parish’s faith in building for the next generation by transforming our facility with technology that was unavailable during the previous renovation a quarter century ago. The Building Improvements Committee thanks all of you for helping make this endeavor possible.

MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE: As construction proceeds, two important tasks remain. First, the Building Committee is gather-ing proposals from vendors to design and install the video projection and sound system in the Community Center. This up-grade in our technology was included in the approved project budget as a line item allowance to bring our facilities into the twenty-first century.

A CALL TO ACTION: The second task is a call to action for those who have hesitated to pledge their support for the renova-tion. You still have an opportunity to make a difference. Back in March, we had a critical milestone to raise sufficient com-mitments before signing the agreement with the contractor. We achieved that goal, but we have not yet raised the entire amount of $644,000. Our next milestone will be in September when we will close on the mortgage to help finance the con-struction costs. The Parish’s goal is to borrow less than the $350,000 amount approved by the General Assembly. Your com-mitment today will help the Parish reach that goal.

You have several options to help complete the construction. You may pledge online at: http://www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org/donate-online/capital-campaign-pledge.

Donors can also call the Parish office at (513) 591-0030 to make a commitment, or fill out a pledge card available in the Nar-thex. It’s that simple. Now that the work has begun, let’s not miss this opportunity to update our Community Center. Thank you again everyone for supporting the Renovation Capital Campaign.

Name _______________________________________ My Sponsorship Level

Address______________________________________ ___ $500 ___ $1,000 ___ $2,500 ___ $5,000

Phone No. ____________________________________ ___ $10,000 ___ $25,000 ___ $50,000 ___ $100,000

I will fulfill my pledge: ___ Other ___________

___ Pay entire pledge in 2016. ___ Pay quarterly over 2 years. ___ Pay annually over 3 years. ___ Pay annually over 5 years.

COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION

By Jim Gelis

http://www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org/donate-online/capital-campaign-pledge

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Thanks to our Individual, Family, Organization and Corporate Sponsors. This year we raised over $40,000 in monetary,

equipment and service donations!

PANEGYRI CORPORATE SPONSORS:

A&A Safety

Alleen Rents

B & J Baking Company

The Big Greek Cafe

Brentwood Printing & Envelope Inc. Camp Washington Chili Cleaner Concepts

Corfu Foods, Inc. Dixie Chili Eastgate Brew & View Empress Chili Esquire Theatre

GP Electric

Gus Perdikakis Associates, Inc. Kenwood Theatre

Mariemont Theatre

MillerCoors, LLC

Montgomery Inn

Mt. Kofinas Greek Olive Oil Murray Brothers Amusements

North Side Bank & Trust Company

Pepsi Price Hill Chili Restaurant Depot

Sebastian's Greek Restaurant

Security Fence Group, Inc. Skipper’s Pub Top Deck

Skyline Chili, Inc. Skyline Chili, Blue Ash

Skyline Chili, Eastgate

Skyline Chili, Finneytown

Skyline Chili, Kenwood

Skyline Chili, Kings Mill Skyline Chili, Middletown

Stagnaro Distributing

The Kroger Co. United Dairy Farmers

Walton’s Dairy Delight

Warsteiner Brewery

PANEGYRI

SPONSORS & PATRONS:

Andrew T. & Ginger Amarantos

Terry & Gina Amarantos

Paul Andreadis

Sophie Andreadis

Evan & Terry Andrews Anonymous Donors

Lewis & Patricia Assaley Keti Bakiri & Andrew Murray

Sylvia Rombis-Barnhart Melissa Beltsos

Paul & Jeanna Beltsos

Steven & Kanda Beltsos

Sam & Esmine Beltsos

Lenora Black Anna Bouras

Boy Scout Troop #483

William & George-Ann Brown

George Chantilas

James & Lydia Chantilas

Vassiliki Christopoulos

Mossa & Caroline David Jim & Elvera Delp

Jack & Karen Distler

Dr. William R. & Katherine Drew

Paul & Mary Lou Edgington

Alexandra Fillios

Elias & Mary Fillios

Nicholas & Amy Fillios

Phillip Fillios

George & Christine Frankenstein

Sean & Marina Gallagher Peter C. Georgeton Tasos & Eileen Georgopoulos

Gloria I. Giannestras

GOYA

George & Soultana Hadzivrettas

Mike & Akrivi Haralamos

Thomas Hodson

Steve & Christina Iatrides

John & Antigone Johnson

Carolyn Jones Ted & Dixie Karas

James & Helen Kereiakes

Patrick & Diane Kevin

Dina Kostopoulos

Helen Lambrinides

Ted & Kimberly Lambrinides John K. & Patricia Lazares

Ted Merianos

Andy & Maria Meyer

A. J. "Ike" Misali Eugene & Cindy Nicholas

Nick & Helen Nicholas

Peter & Angela Orphanos

Over Fifty Club Lorraine Panagopoulos

Dr. Vincent & Billie Pangalos

Panegyri Baking Ladies & Men

James & Maria Papakirk

Betsy Pascal Claire Peters

Mary Psihountas

Philoptochos

Mary Psihountas

Tom & Angie Rombes

Marigo Ruch

Georgios & Kathy Sias

Afrodite K. Seremetis Milan & Elaine Snyder Angelo & Eleni Soulas

Konstantinos & Patricia Soulas

Dolores Sperelakis

Sophia Sperelakis

St. Xavier High School Springfield Twp Fire Dept

Springfield Twp Police Dept Janis Stergiopoulos

Richard & Katherine Strain

Steve & Tatsa Toleski George & Eleni Triantafilou

William & Marie Tsacalis

Alex & Soula Vassiliou Helen Vassiliou Daniel & Anastasia Weis

Wallace & Michelle Wilson

Stavra Xanthakos & Helmut Roehrig

SPECIAL THANKS:

Thank you to Zach Nicholas for creating all of the graphic designs for this year’s PANEGYRI.

PANEGYRI VOLUNTEERS!

The PANEGYRI chairmen and the Par-ish Council of the Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church would like to thank the members and friends of our Parish, who have unsel-fishly given of their time, cheerful service and financial support to make our 42nd Annual PANEGYRI a success!

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PANEGYRI 2016 by Eugene Nicholas

This year’s Panegyri was a very special one for me in many ways. First, my health was 100%, so I was able to be fully involved in all aspects of the festival. Although our leadership team was still monitoring my physical activity, they did allow me to participate in lifting and moving things. I also was able to get around the festival more and interact with the volunteers and chair people. This is always helpful in finding opportunities for improvement for next year.

This was also a special year because it was Fr. Bill’s last Panegyri as our Proistamenos. It was our honor to dedicate this year’s Panegyri to him. Fr. Bill will be retiring at the end of this year and we wish him and Presvytera Anastasia a long, happy and healthy retirement.

This year was our second year running the festival with an expanded leadership team. Once again, I found this to be an efficient and effective way to manage the issues that come up before, during and after the festival. I received many comments from parishioners and patrons complimenting us on all aspects of the festival. I heard, “your people are friendly”; “your pastries are outstanding”; “the gyros are huge”; “the lines move quickly”; “the dancing was great”; and “this is the best festival in Cincinnati!” Your hard work and effort are recognized and we should all be proud. Of course, I heard some negatives; but they were few and, where possible, will be addressed next year.

We dedicated a booth and our resources to raising money for the St. Nicholas Shrine. Although we did not achieve our goal, we did raise $3,000. We also raised awareness in the community as well as in our Parish.

Before I wrap up, I want to address our need for volunteers. First, please mark your calendar today; next year’s Pane-gyri is June 23, 24 and 25. Our Parish family has around 2,400 individuals (men, women and children). At any given time during the weekend, we need 300 to 350 volunteers to keep us running. We have all the resources we need in our Parish to run our festival. We need your commitment to join us next year and share the load of this huge under-taking. I know we had many volunteers this year who were not able to take breaks because of a shortage of volun-teers. We need everyone’s help before, during and after the festival.

Finally, it looks like the Panegyri will be a financial success as well. Although our weekend gross revenue was lower than last year, our overall gross is close. With the pre-sales, vendor revenue and weekend sales, it looks like our over-all gross is $409,000. Thank you to everyone who supported our sponsorship drive this year. We raised over $40,000 in goods, services and monetary donations. This is the first time that we have surpassed our sponsorship goal. I am still paying bills, and working on the overall expenses. The profit looks to be close to our budget for the festival and the margin looks very good. I will give a full report at the Fall General Assembly in October.

Thank you to our leadership team, all the chair people and volunteers who made our 42nd Panegyri a success!

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2016 Stewardship Progress

Budgeted Goal - $482,000

7-19-16 Update:

Pledged - $367,401 - 77% of Goal Received - $276,952 - 58% of Goal Operating Expenses - $452,290 This thermometer is located on the bulletin board in the hallway leading to the gym. It is up-dated as often as possible. We are now more than halfway through 2016, and we only have pledges for 77% of our goal. Our ministries are dependent on your steward-ship. The goal set in the budget by the General Assembly is a conservative one. It only covers about 60% of our operating budget. The other 40% is raised through the Panegyri, candles, trays and any other donations we may receive. The Parish Council and Stewardship Committee ask that if you have not yet made a pledge for 2016, please consider doing so today. Let’s make 2016 our best year ever!

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Freeman, Maria Freudenberg, Grey & Eleni Fritz, Christine Gaier, Dean Gaier, Jeffrey & Chris Anne Galanes, George Gaskins, Mark & Kristin Gaz, Georgianne Gelis, James & Kathy Gelis, Maria Georges, Peter & Anna Georgeton, Chris P. & Barbara Georgeton, Bill & Mary Jane Georgeton, John C. & Ann Georgeton, John P. & Kimberly Georgeton, Peter C. Georgeton, Peter T. & Nancy Georgiou, Dean Georgiou, George & Maria Georgiton, Nick & Kristy Georgopoulos, Tasos & Eileen Georgostathis, Gus & Connie Georgostathis, Gus & Eleni Georgostathis, James & Lillian Georgostathis, Maria Georgoulakis, Athanasios & Sofia Geromes, Alexander Ghiz, Leslie Glaser, Brian & Stella Goetz, Greg & Effie Grammas, George & Pam Greene, David & Maria Gregory, Dean & Hedy Gregory, Matula Gregory, Thomas & Pamela Gregory, Victoria Haddad, Saba & Elise Haralamos, George & Eleni Haralamos, Mike G. & Akrivi Hayden, Jason & Rebecca Herrmann, Stacy & Dennis Hill, Ann “Tasha” Himonidis, Chris & Ruth Hodges, Nick & Millie Hodson, Thomas Humbert, DeDe & Randy Humbert, Stephen Iatrides, Steve & Christina Kutsubu Iatrides, Panawiota & Nathan Harris Johnson, John & Antigone Jones, Carolyn Jones, Demus J. & Betty Jones, James A. & Jo Ann Jonson, Alexander & Ann Jonson, Chris C. & Loy Jonson, George N. & Sophia

Caneris, Thomas & Joanna Cantrell, Daniel & Katerina Cardullias, Dr. Peter & Elaine Carey, Lee & Tula Carras, Evan & Betsy Carumpalos, Constantine Cassis, Eli & Christine Cassis, Fr. William & Presvytera Anastasia Chachoff, Nada Chantilas, James & Dr. Lydia Chapas, Lefty Charnas, Terry & Koula Christman, Carl & Becky Christoforidis, Alexander & Jennifer Christoforou, Mario & Venetia Christon, Angelos & Deanna Christopoulos, Vassiliki Christos, Mary M. Chryssovergis, Chris & Cara Cimarosti, Helen Claffie, Sean & Angela Colak, Tony & Joan Colyer, Jeff & Laura Colyer, Keith & Diane Condorodis, Anestis J. & Janeen D. Condorodis, Dr. Constandinos J. & Carolyn Cook, Barbara Cook, Karen Cranley, John & Dena Crawford, Jonathan & Sharon Dargis, Melody & David Demakes, Mina Demas, George P. & Annette Denas, George & Eugenia Denas, Haralambos & Athoniseea Diaz, Chris & Stephanie Economacos, Demetrios & Christine Economacos, Eleni Economakis, Tina Economou, Frank & Angela Edgington, Paul & Mary Lou Elias, Tom & Tina Eliopoulos-Rosenbloom, Connie Ernst, James H. & Sue Favatella, Nathan & Allison Fawcett, Tracy & Jessica Fekkos, Haralambos & Loella Ann Fielden, Brad & Tricia Fillios, Alexandra Fillios, Elias & Mary Fillios, Nicholas & Amy Fillios, Philip & Sherry Firman, Nancy & Jerry Francis, Dean & Kathy Frankenstein, George & Christine Franklin, Gari Frantzis, Kosta & Tammy

Aamodt, Peter & Karen Adinamis, George & Robyn Allgeier, Brian & Ellen Anastasiou, Demetra Andreadis, Paul Andreadis, Sophie S. Andrews, Evan & Terry Antoniades, Anthony† & Tracey Apalodimas, Maria Apostol, Katherine† Apostolides, Vasso A. Argeros, Aristea Arvanetes, Gregory & Sandra Assaley, Anna Assaley, Lewis & Patricia Austin, Athena Bakiri, Keti & Andrew Murray Barnhart, Thomas & Sylvia Bates, Justin Batsakes, George P. Batsakis, Chris & Lydia Beish, Andrew Beish, Karen Belitsos, George P. & Peter Q. Wolfe Beltsos, Melissa Beltsos, Paul & Jeanna Beltsos, Sam & Esmine Beltsos, Steven & Kanda Bender, Christina E. Bender, Robert & Kathy Berling, Ben & Jennifer Bertok, Christina Betas, Dimitrios Betas, Jim K. & Stephanie Betas, Maria Bikas, George M. & Anna Bikas, Michael & Anna Binzer, Brian & Chrisanthi Black, Lenora Borcoman, Tate & Nicole Borod, Gregory & Gloria Bottomley, Stephen & Stephanie Boumis, Peter & Kimberly Brown, Bryan & Nickie Brown, Mary Brown, William & George-Ann Bugitzedes, Marian Bujnoch, Digger & Lindsay Burton, Matthew D. & Kathy Butler, Lisa & Steve Caddell, Chris & Eleni Callos, Thomas & Patricia Callos, Triffon & Stacey Caneris, Adonis & Ana Maria Caneris, Alexandra Caneris, Anthony & Antoinette Caneris, Dr. Onassis A.

2016 STEWARDSHIP LIST THROUGH 7-19-16

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Jonson, James G. & Thelma Jonson, Luke & Lauren Jonson, Patricia J. Kahle, John & Nickie Kalemanis, Gary & Maria Kalemanis, George & Nikki Kalomeres, George C. Kambelos, John P. & Erato Kambelos, Dr. Peter J. Kambelos, Stratos J. & Hope Kanaris, Christos Kanaris, Kostantinos & Katy Kanelos, Dino & Julie Kaniaris, John & Idalia Kappas, James P. Karageorge, Dimitri & Athena Karakatsani, Marianthi Karampas, George & Diane Karas, Bill J. & Lynn Karas, Lauren & George Murray Karas, Ted & Dixie Karras, Giorgio & Erene Katsanis, Claire C. Katsanis, James & Diane Kasidonis, John & Tina Kasprzycki, Peter & Edyta Kassis, Maher Kavouras, George & Fran Kehayes, Peggy Kehayes, William & Melissa Kellaris, Dr. James & Janice Kelley, Michael & Pauline Kereiakes, James & Helen Kessis, Nick Kessis, Paul Kevin, Patrick & Diane Kindle, Jeffrey & Belinda King, Adrian & Tina Kissopoulos, Nick & Effy Kladakis, John & Teddi Kontopos, Pete & Katerina Kontsis, George & Melissa Koros, Kostas & Dina Korvessis, Anthony & Georgia Lydia Koskinaris, Athanasios & Helen Kostopoulos, Dina Kostopoulos, Christos & Erin Kostopoulos, Nikolaos & Dana Kougios, Michael & Alice Koutsogiannis, Gus & Cathy Koyfis, Kostas & Ashley Williams Kranias, George & Litsa Kranias, Stratos & Amanda Kritikos, Christos & Karolyn Kunkemoeller, Thomas & Janice Kurlas, Gus Kurlas, Peter & Lori Kyrios, Irini Kyrios, Tassos & Maria Lagos, Tom & Matina

Lambrinides, Nicholas & Diane Lambrinides, Ted & Kimberly Lambrinides, Thomas J. & Mary Ann Landando, James & Yvonne Landers, Lauren Larew, Karl & Jordan Knouff Lazares, Gus J. Lazares, John K. & Patricia Leon, Gus A. & Kathryn LesChander, Scott & Alexandra Leslie, Wayne & Peggy Levenderis, Bill & Jill Liston, Robert & Eleni Loukoumidis, George & Stacey Lysko, Bob & Stacy Makris, Thomas & Ellen Maleas, Pete C. & Pearl Mamaligas, Mike & Joann Manolakas, Alexander & Vera Marinakis, Bill D. & Evonne Marinakis, Panagiota Maris, George & Tricia Markos, James & Kristen Mathes, Robert & Dena Masella, Ron & Christine Mavridoglou, Anthony & Janette Mavridoglou, George & Penny Mavridoglou, Konstantinos Mavridoglou, Michael & Laura Mavridoglou, Nicholas & Jessica McCotter, Greg & Sofia McCullough, Ryan & Kathryn McKay, Betty Jo McKay, Phil & Christine McKay, Jr., Ted McNulty, Robin & Melanie Megois, Lee S. & Stephanie Menkhaus, David & Natalie Merianos, Ted Meyer, Andy & Maria Mirkopoulos, Nicholas Mirkos, John & Tina Mirkos, Marilyn Mirkos, Steve & Edyta Misali, A. J. "Ike" Misali, John P. & Deborah Misali, Mary Jean Misali, Paul J. & Christina Moeves, Eric & Stacey Mohler, David & Angel Mokas, Mary Monroe, Angeliki Morgan, Paul & Mary Morris, John & Christine Mortensen, Danny Moulas, Dean & Catherine Moyer, Gabe & Maria Muennich, Sam & Melissa Murray-Nikias, Stella P. Naser, Jacoub & Dina

Neuendorf, David & Patricia Neuendorf, Matthew Nicholas, Eugene & Cindy Nicholas, George & Eugenia Nicholas, Nick & Helen Nicholas, Zachary & Nikolia Nichols, Ron & Philanthy Niehoff, Barbara Nikias, Charles P. & Vicki Nikias, Vasilia Nitsis, Dimitrius & Leisa Nyktas, George W. O'Neill, Brian & Stephanie Orphanos, Peter & Angela Pagdadis, Sotiris & Stephanie Palassis, Nick & Maria Palioyras, George Panagis, Nick & Maria Pantel, Nicholas J. Papaioannou, Thomas & Mary Papakirk, James & Maria Papakirk, Steve & Toula Paparodis, Bess Papasavvas, Nektarios & Sally Papathanas, Harry & Joyce Pappas, Martha H. Pappas, Steven & Jolene Parsenios, Lewis G. Parthenakis, Dr. Nicholas & Angie Pascal, Betsy Pascal, James Paskal, Pete Pastroumas, Evgenia Pavlakis, George & Suzanne Payiatis, Paul & Patricia Perdikakis, Constance Perdikakis, Gus G. & Jo Ann Perdikakis, Lynn Perdikakis, Maria Perentesis, John & Stella Peters, Claire Petkos, Joannis & Christina Petrou, Evey Petrou, James & Carrie Phillips, Joshua & Katherine Pilipovich, George & Cynthia Polen, Stephanie & Joe Politis, Michael & Carmen Polychroniou, Constantine & Christina Poneris, Constantino & Tara Poneris, Kosta & Christine Poneris, Nikitas & Rena Ponticos, George D. Ponticos, Greg & Pamela Prasinos, Jim & Nicki Prasinos, Zoe Priest, Daniel & Christina Proffitt, Steve & Laurie Psaros, Gus & Eleni Psihountakis, Manouso & Anastasia

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Psihountas, Mary Quill, Kevin & Mary Ramstetter, Robert & Lisa Raptis, James & Maria Raptis, Olga & James Redmon, Fr. William & Presvytera Elizabeth Reich, Joseph & Stacy Riber, Sam & Filio Richardson, Josh & Nicole Riemann, Christopher & Blanca Riggs, Adam & Athena Rodish, Peter & Suzanne Rombes, Tom & Angie Rombis, Petros & Sofia Romero, Evangelia & Eric Peck Rose, Marvin & Chrysoula Saba, Youhana Sajkich, Steven Sakellariou, Maria B. Sakelos, Irene Sampson, Alexandra Sampson, Michael G. & Roxanne Sampson, Tony & Mary Ann Sansalone, Anthony & Angeleke Sansone, Craig & Susanna Sarakatsannis, George & Marie Sarakatsannis, Nicholas J. & Vicki Sarakatsannis, Nicholas L. & Carla Sarakatsannis, Panny Sarros, George H. Sarros, Harry J. Sarros, John H. Savas, Dionysia & Martin Wilz Scarvelli, Rodney & Melissa Schmalz, Mary Ann Schmitz, Thomas & Cathy Schneider, Elizabeth R. Schooley, Barbara Schuler, Bill & Julie Schulte, Neal Schulte, Nick & Ianthe Schultz, James & Sarah Schutter, Michael & Lynne Semertzides, Dr. John & Evie Semertzides, Manos & Elizabeth Seremetis, Afrodite K. Seremetis, Gregory G. Seremetis, Stratin & Marjory Sias, Georgios N. & Kathy Sideris, Danny & Amy Sideris, Nick & Jane Sideris, Mina Siegel, August C.

Simmer, Stephen & Kristen Snider, Luke & Dacia Snyder, Milan & Elaine Spalazzi, Ryan & Emily Spanorigas, Nicholas & Becky Spanos, Van & Litsa Sparks, Ryan & Sophia Sperelakis, Dolores Sperelakis, Sophia Spirtoff, John & Vicki Stacey, Christine Stanifer, Randy & Eleni Stathis, Angelos & Aspasia Stathis, Lee & Evie Stavropoulos, George & Dimitra Stavros, Cathy Stefanopoulos, Andrew & Carol Stenger, Doug & Lauren Stephan, Charles M. Stephan, George Stephan, Kara Stephan, Melinda Stephan, Michael Stephan, Nicholas & Alyssa Steppe, Greg & Ellene Stergiopoulos, Janis Stergiopulos, Anna Stevenson, Hillary & Daniel Stiegelmeyer, Michael & Tasia Storch, Mark & Angela Storgion, James & Terry Strain, Richard & Katherine Strike, Louis Stringas, Emanuel Stroplos, Gus Suhar, Sylvia Tassopoulos, Michael & Ritsa Thomakos, Artemis Thomas, Bill Thomas, John Tipis, Constantine & Lisa Towner, Jake & Eleni Trennepohl, Mike & Tina Trester, Ron & Maria Triantafillou, Nicholas & Melissa Triantafillou, Tilemahos Triantafilou, Alex & Jennifer Triantafilou, George & Eleni Triantafilou, Nicholas P. & Lenna Triantafilou, Rita Trivett, Michael & Matina Tsacalis, William & Marie Tsolometes, James & Maria

Turner, Kent & Carolyn Valcarcel, John & JoAnne Vardaka, Marianna Varnell, Charles & Krista Vasilakis, Theologos & Mary Vasiliou, Demetrios & Gloria Vassiliou, Helen Veres, Helen Vessey, Lenie Vidas, Chris & Kim Vidas, Cynthia Vidas, Ethel Vidas, Evangelia P. Vidas, Michael T. Vidas, Sofia A.† Vidas, Ted & Zoe Vidas, Victor & Alexandra Vlachos, Christopher Vlahakis, Tom & Carol Vollhardt III, Arthur & AnnaMarie Watson, Douglas & Akrivi Wehner, Gregory & Eleni Weis, Daniel & Anastasia Weisenborn, Cary & Maria Weitfle, Christopher & Maria Williams, Jay Wilson, Beth & Marty Wilson, Wallace & Michelle Witt, Alan J. & Bessie Xanthakos, Stavra & Helmut Roehrig Zaferes, Eleni Zaferes, Katherine (Tina) Zaferes, Patricia J. Zaferes, Patricia P. Zaferes, Peter T. Zaferes, Toula Zagorianos, Emanuel & Eleni Zagorianos, Kristos & Kathy Zaharopoulos, Dimitra Zeilman, John & Anna Zigoris, Mark & Irene Zolotas, Pete & Papy Zowtiak, William & Chrisanthy

The Parishioners listed here have made a commitment and/or contribution towards 2016 Stewardship. If you

have not made your Stewardship Pledge for 2016, we encourage you to do so today. Pledge Cards are available

through the Church Office or can be obtained by contacting any member of the Parish Council or the Clergy.

August 2016 For the most updated Calendar, visit www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

No Orthodox Reading Group

7:00 p.m. Paraclesis

Dormition Fast Begins

2

3 6:00 p.m. Orthodoxy 101

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal


4

5

7:00 p.m.

Great Vespers for

the Transfiguration

of the Lord

6

The Transfiguration

of the Lord

8:30 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy

7

8:15 a.m. Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

8

No Orthodox Reading Group 7:00 p.m. Paraclesis

9

10 6:00 p.m. Orthodoxy 101



11

12


13

9:00 a.m. Pre-Cana Seminar

14


7:00 p.m.

Great Vespers

for the Dormition

@ Louisville, KY.

& Springfield, OH

15

The Dormition

of the

Theotokos

8:30 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy


16

17

6:30 p.m. Orthodoxy 101


18

6:00 p.m. Parish Council Dinner & Mtg.

19

20

12:00 p.m. Over Fifty Lunch

21


22


23

24



25

26

27 St. Phanourios the

Great-martyr

8:30 a.m. Matins

and Divine Liturgy

28


Greek School Registration

29

Beheading of

John the Baptist

8:30 a.m. Matins

and Divine Liturgy

Day of Strict Fast


30 31



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Clergy Presiding Priest: Very Rev. Father William Cassis

Assistant Priest: Rev. Father William Redmon

Staff Parish Administrator: Eugene Nicholas

Building Maintenance Technician: Craig Sansone

Parish Council Members

Organizations and Ministries

Philoptochos Society: Georgianne Gaz, President

Parish Choir: Janice Kellaris, Director

Cantors: Louis Kapourales, Tasos Ioannides, James Raptis, Philanthy Nichols

Altar Boys: Gus Siegel, Father William Cassis, Father William Redmon

Sunday Church School: Religious Education Team, Peter Aamodt, Chairman

Greek School: Alexandros Laftsidis, Director

GOYA: Father William Redmon, GOYA Ministry Team

HOPE and JOY Groups: Father William Redmon, Ministry Team

Mothers Club: Catherine Stavros, President

AHEPA: Nicholas L. Sarakatsannis, President

Daughters of Penelope: Vera Manolakas, President

Over 50s Club: Ann Jonson, President

Parish Bible Study and Orthodoxy 101: Father William Cassis

Orthodox Reading Group: Father William Redmon

Outreach/Samaritan Fund: Father William Cassis,

Father William Redmon, Eugene Nicholas

The Good Shepherd Food Pantry: Stephanie Diaz, Maria Freeman,

Mary Morgan, Elaine Snyder, Matina Trivett Agios Demetrios Society: Jim Grammas, Maria Panagis

PANEGYRI: Eugene Nicholas, Chris Chryssovergis

Parish Bookstore: Christina Polychroniou

Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Worship Schedule: Matins, 8:15 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.

Other Services as scheduled.

Our Mission

THE VOICE is the official monthly

newsletter of Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas

Greek Orthodox Church in Cincinnati,

Ohio. Our Parish was founded in 1907

and serves Orthodox Christians

throughout the tri-state area. Our mis-

sion is to reach out to all members of

the Community by providing relevant

information on the religious, spiritual

and cultural life of the Parish; news on

the accomplishments of Parish mem-

bers and organizations, and editorial

points of view.

The next deadline for submitting

news to the "Voice" is

August 7, 2016

Submissions can be dropped off or

mailed to the Church Office or

e-mailed to

[email protected] or

[email protected]

Our Church website can be found

at

www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org

THANK YOU

Officers Members

Nicholas L. Sarakatsannis, President Karen Aamodt

Chris Chryssovergis, Vice-President James Gelis

Justin Bates, Treasurer David Greene

Jessica Mavridoglou, Asst. Treasurer George Haralamos

Christine Masella, Secretary Stacey Loukoumidis

Matthew Neuendorf, Asst. Secretary Nektarios Papasavvas

Peter Rodish

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