HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 13555 Hillcrest Road · Dallas Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 · Fax 972-661-1717

E-Mail: htgoc@holytrinity.info Web Site: www.holytrinity.info

December 2015

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

Frchristopher@Holytrinity.info

Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes

Administration

Priscilla Owens Church Administrator powens@holytrinity.info

Maureen Rakow Financial Assistant

mrakow@holytrinity.info

Vickie Wells Executive Administrative Assistant

vwells@holytrinity.info

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 in the Sunday

Bulletin is to be submitted to the office no later than

Wednesday at noon. Please submit each article as an

attachment to:

vwells@holytrinity.info

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 vwells@holytrinity.info

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

frchristopher@holytrinity.info

Reverend Presbyter Peter Kostakis, Assistant Priest

frpeter@holytrinity.info

Reverend Presbyter John Essa, Retired

Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes

Reverend Deacon Athanasios Sharpley

Reverend Deacon Christopher Stern

Administration

Tom Clark, Administrator tclark@holytrinity.info

Maureen Rakow, Financial Assistant mrakow@holytrinity.info

Vickie Wells, Executive Assistant vwells@holytrinity.info

Liz Strong, Administrative Assistant

lstrong@holytrinity.info

Support Staff

Basil Xeros, Neokoros bxeros@holytrinity.info

Torye Morris, Facilities Manager tmorris@holytrinity.info 005 Parish Council

President Jim Dolmas

Vice President Tasos Kaiafas

Treasurer Sam Torolopoulos

Recording Secretary Jimmy Horiates

Corresponding Secretary Matt Naftis

Members James Chappel Wade Stephens

Christina Hochleutner Kerry Tassopoulos

Peter Hronas Mary Ann Trapalis

Mary LeBrecht Dimitri Tsevoukas

Fotis Papanicolaou Alin Voicu

Ari Rigopoulos Tina Yampanis

Church Office Hours Monday—Thursday 9 a.m.—5 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

Bookstore Hours Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m.

Ekfonesis December 2015

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Pastoral Reflections by Fr. Peter Kostakis

The Sun of Righteousness

I heard a wise man teach that we can do nothing to take away from the glory of God, regardless of

how disrespectful we are or what bad message we try to send. Trying to undermine God, he said, “is like

spitting at the sun and expecting to put it out.” If it’s that hard to put out the sun, how much harder

would it be to put out the creator of that sun and countless other stars?

Nothing evil will ever overcome the light of the world. The light shines in the darkness, and the

darkness did not overcome it (John 1:5). There have been many attempts over time to extinguish the love of Christ and

his faithful from the earth. Have they ever really been successful?

Despite the great losses of Christians, ultimately, people still believe, and the martyrs who died in

Christ will rise to life in the Resurrection. Christ came into the world, visited his own creation, and rose

from the dead, and bestows life on all.

When we keep this faith in Christ, whom none can threaten, then we will be strengthened. Even

death is not a threat in Christ. Therefore, no matter what criticism people may say about Christians, no

matter what pain and loss large numbers of Christians endure, no matter what design or color is used for

coffee cups, no matter how restricted the public use of Christmas greetings may be, we still know that the

last word is Christ’s. He will continue to transform the world through us, one by one, as we turn to Him

in repentance, partake of His holy and life-giving mysteries, participate in the services of the church, pray

and do good works. His power will bring peace and unity to those who go to Him for His protection.

If we make Christianity about our own righteousness our intellect, then we will be threatened, even

by petty things; we will be isolated from Christ and one another. If we remember that Christianity is about

Christ, we will allow Christ to bring us together in his love, in the communion of the Holy Spirit, adopted

of the Father! And nothing can change that! May we always have the faith that is expressed in the

Psalm (102):

And, ‘You, Lord, founded the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will

perish, but you remain; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle you will roll them up, and they will be

changed. But you are the same, and your years will never end.’

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‘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 2015

1915 - A Year to Remember Harry Yianitsas, 2015 Stewardship Chairman

Jan 25 1915 - Alexander Graham Bell Conducts the First Transcontinental Call.

Feb 1 1915 - Armenian Genocide Began - 1,000,000 Massacred over the year: After the Turks had been driven

out of northeastern Turkey by the Russians (WWI), they began the infamous historical genocide of

Armenians living in the region.

Mar 26 1915 - Vancouver Millionaires win Stanley Cup: The Millionaires became the first team from the

Pacific Coast Hockey Association to win the Cup.

Apr 25 1915 - Battle of Gallipoli began: The Gallipoli Campaign was one of the greatest Ottoman victories

during WWI and a major Allied failure.

May 7 1915 - Sinking of the Lusitania: The sinking of the Lusitania was not the single largest factor

contributing to the entrance of the United States into the war two years later, but it certainly solidified the

public's opinions towards Germany.

Jun 5 1915 - Women can Vote: Denmark amends its constitution to allow women's suffrage.

Jul 28 1915 - United States Begins Occupation of Haiti: American President Woodrow Wilson sent 330 U.S.

Marines to Port-au-Prince.

Aug 21 1915 - Italy Declares War on Turkey: Further encouraged by the Allied invasion of Turkey in April

1915, Italy joined the Entente and declared war on Austria–Hungary on May 23. Fifteen months later Italy

declared war on Germany.

Sep 22 1915 - SMU opens: Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas) holds its 1st class.

Oct 13 1915 - 1915 World Series ends: In the 1915 World Series, the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia

Phillies four games to one.

Nov 18 1915 - Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (Dallas, Texas) is chartered. 100 years of history is begun

by just a handful of immigrant families willing to sacrifice for their faith. Oh, and by the way, the familiar

Coca Cola bottle was born on this very same week!

Dec 12 1915 - Frank Sinatra is born. Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, the only child of

Italian/Sicilian immigrants.

Happy 100th Anniversary Holy Trinity! Now what? What got us to this point? How did we keep moving

forward? What was it that moved our community to continue to grow?

Commitment - Commitment to our faith. Commitment to our culture. Commitment to our future. We just

celebrated the commitment of those that came before us. 50 or 100 years from now, what commitment will be

celebrated? What will we give the future generations to celebrate about?

Let’s not disappoint those future generations. Let’s be committed.

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CATECHETICAL CORNER

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

by Amanda Eve Wigglesworth

Family Devotions and Activities in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition.

Hymns, stories, meditations, and activities for each day as well as suggestions

for the whole season, celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas provides an invaluable

resource for families looking to restore the season of Christmas to its rightful place in their

lives. Check it out at our Parish Bookstore!

December Feast Days Hronia Polla to all who celebrate their name day this month!

December 4 St. Barbara, the Great Martyr

December 5 St. Savas, the Sanctified

December 6 St. Nicholas, the Wonderworker

December 9 The Conception by St. Anna of the Theotokos

December 12 St. Spyridon, the Wonderworker

December 13 Herman, the Wonderworker of Alaska & 1st St. of America

December 22 St. Anastasia, the Great Martyr

December 25 The Nativity of our Lord and Savior

December 26 *Synaxis of the Holy Theotokos

December 27 St. Stephen, the Archdeacon & 1st Martyr

*Synaxis - “a day to honor saints connected with a feast previously celebrated, i.e. ‘The Synaxis of the Mother

of God’ celebrated on the day after the Feast of the Nativity.”

The Holy Icon of Panagia “The Seafaring” from MYSTAGOGY,

the Weblog of John Sanidopoulos - (This icon is commemorated on December 6)

Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone

The assembly of the four servants of Christ encircles thee, O All-Pure one, in thine Icon,

together with the Archangel. Thou hast appeared as a gift and a calm haven for those

submerged in the dangers of life; and now do thou deliver from afflictions those who

honor thee.

An article written by Evangelos Misaelides accompanies this icon. He writes that the

icon was discovered by his great-grandfather, ship-owner Georgios Vasileiades on

one of his trading voyages from Constantinople to the Dodecanese, some time

between 1790 and 1810. Unexpectedly, his ship passed through assorted floating objects when sailors

caught sight of an icon. A family story records a miracle that is attributed to Panagia and this Icon. Read

more about this under December 6 Saints: www.johnsanidopoulos.com.

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Champions of Christ

As a lesson theme this Catechetical school year,

the 4 year olds are learning what it means to be a

Champion of Christ. From Moses to Jonah to things

happening in our daily lives, we’re discussing it, and the

kids are having a great time learning!

Most recently, we participated in the “MAKE A

DIFFERENCE” Month of October by supporting the

Philoptochos and IOCC Emergency Health Kits program

honoring our beloved Archbishop Demetrios. Members of

the class generously donated the contents for the health

kits, and we worked together to assemble each one. We

discussed why we are making the kits, how it will help

benefit those in need, and of course, learned that

volunteering and helping others is one way to be a

Champion of Christ.

It was a great way to spend a Sunday morning in class, and as you can see from the photo, the kids were quite proud

to have the opportunity to help others. Many thanks to Philoptochos for spearheading this wonderful effort!

In Christ,

Teresa Chantilis, Lindsey Petropoulos & Christina Baldwin

MISSION BLANKETS

We are currently communicating with Fr. Alaniz in Anjara, Jordan about the logistics of sending our

32 blankets to the children of the Mother of Hope Orphanage where he is the director. As soon as the details

have been arranged we will ship them.

He has sent his blessings and appreciation in advance to all of you who have contributed to this

effort, as well as our entire church. He is expressing great happiness in anticipation of receiving these

"presents" for the children.

Thank all of you who have given of your time, talent and treasure toward the orphans in Jordan.

Now, while we start thinking about Christmas shopping, let's consider adding an orphan to our list. In spring next

year we plan to reach out to a brand new children's home being started in Sierra Leone, West

Africa. This is being done by another Orthodox priest in response to

the aftermath of the Ebola crisis. It will be our 10th shipment, and we thank God for blessing us so that we in turn, can bless

these precious children.

WAYS YOU CAN GIVE: Ready- made twin blankets

Hand made twin blankets

Gently-used twin blankets

Spools of ribbon or trim

Checks made out to HTGOC (for shipping) -"Mission Blankets" in memo line.

Look for the box in the church hall marked "Mission Blankets."

Contact one of us for any questions or suggestions:

Nancy Hebert 972-679-6956

Karen Antos 214-763-4867

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Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, December 5, 2015 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 everyone will move outside

into the courtyard to

Light up the Christmas Tree! We will also sing carols, share fellowship and have refreshments.

Community Christmas Card

It is the tradition of our Holy Trinity community to offer the opportunity to share the wonderful

greetings of the Christmas season by placing your name on the Parish Christmas Card. The card

will be mailed to Holy Trinity parishioners mid-December. Please complete this form with the

names of your family (as you would like them to appear on the card) and return the form with your

donation by DECEMBER 7, 2015 . Name/s (please print clearly):

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Daytime Phone: ___________________________________

Please return to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church by December 7, 2015

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Senior Fellowship Annual Christmas -Luncheon

Date: Sunday – December 13, 2015

Time: 12:00 p.m.

(following Parish Christmas program.)

Place: Greek Isles Grille – Preston & Royal Lane

Cost: $20.00 per person, includes tax & gratuity

plus complimentary glass of wine.

Entrée Choices: Lamb Shank, Fish or Chicken*

Advance reservations required by December 9. Please call:

Elaine Xeros – 214-348-5725 Or Katherine Kazanas – 972-380-2145

*Please advise your entrée preference.

Join the Senior Fellowship for our annual Christmas luncheon to end Holy Trinity’s

Centennial year.

We start monthly luncheons or activities next year beginning on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

See you then.

Join the Senior Fellowship for an outing . . .

Walk or take a tram through the beautiful gardens of the Dallas Arboretum. The 12 Days of Christmas features an elaborate collection of 25-foot Victorian gazebos filled with costumed characters and whimsical animals made famous by the beloved Christmas Carol.

The group will depart at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, returning by 1:30 p.m. The group entrance fee for seniors is $10.00 per person. Lunch will either be at the Arboretum or nearby and is on your own. We will use a DART bus which is free.

Sign up early for this trip as seats are limited. For reservations, please call before December 1: Helen Zournas at 214-363-7490.

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Holy Trinity Academy Wishes Everyone

a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We are thankful for our staff who tirelessly dedicates themselves to the academic and

spiritual growth of our children. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is also blessed to

have their talents serving our community!

Matushka Lydia Maria Satari Presyvtera Alexandra Stefanie Colesiu Popy Yianitsas Mary LeBrecht

Kathy Makris Pam Coroneos Dori Smallwood Hana Takele Nicole Tishlias Richard McBride

Maria Christon Terri Nikolis Alexandra Salazar Betty Bithos Olga Bithos

We are proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our beloved community.

Holy Trinity Academy is honored to be a ministry of our church.

Here Is To The Next 100 Years!

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Holy Trinity Greek School

HTGS is undertaking the “Wish Star” project, a program of the

Make-a-Wish Foundation

of Greece, (An affiliate of the Make-a-Wish Foundation International).

ALL HOLY TRINITY FAMILIES ARE

INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!

By making a donation or purchasing a star (or more),

children of all ages may write their name

and wishes for the wish children.

Holy Trinity Greek School will be taking donations during the Coffee Hour on

December 6 & 13

One star: $3 Two stars: $5

Fill out the stars and return to the Greek School to mail to the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Greece.

You will receive all information with your purchase!

Let’s all support the ‘Wish Star’!

Currently in Greece, all are facing financial difficulties; however there are families that also have

to deal with the extremely serious health problems that their children are facing. The Greek Make-

a-Wish Foundation is asking students to support them by participating in the “Wish Star Program.” This

All the relatives over for Christmas…

What could go wrong?

DVD Available Sundays at Coffee Hour

$20/each – to benefit the Holy Trinity Greek School

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December Sunday Coffees

Sunday, Dec. 6 St. Barbara’s Nameday Luncheon

Sunday, Dec. 13 AHEPA

Sunday, Dec. 20 GOYA

Sunday, Dec. 27 Available

If your organization would like to sponsor a Sunday Coffee, please contact

Presv. Alexandra Poulos at presvy@holytrinityacademy.com

Caregivers Support Group Next meeting on Saturday, December 12, 2015,

Feast of St. Spyridon the Wonderworker after Divine Liturgy (about 10:30 a.m.)

The Caregivers Support Group usually meets every month on the second

Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room of the Community Center. Caregivers

include parents of special needs children or spouses and children caring for adult family

members. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for current caregivers to address

caregiving issues with those who have had similar experiences. Confidentiality is a key

component of our sessions.

For more information, contact Steve Pakes,

Bill Lane or Presv. Alexandra Poulos

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Holy Trinity Bookstore!

This month we are so excited to have available THE ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE in soft

leather! It would make a very nice gift for that someone special on your list. Also, THE WAY OF THE

PILGRIM and THE NAMES OF JESUS are books we think you will surely enjoy during this wonderful season.

Other good books to consider reading are HEAVENLY BANQUET and THE POCKET

PSALTER handbook which is new to the Bookstore. We have several outstanding children’s books for

Christmas such as CELEBRATING THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, PICTURES OF GOD,

FROM GOD TO YOU and THE HIDDEN GARDEN! The yearly Planner is a must and the Christmas

greeting card collection and “The Orthodox Hymns of Christmas” CD will bring joy to your life!

We are happy to show you the spiritually inspired and artist created gift collection by photographic artist Bob Munro. It

features photographic art images of our own Church’s most sacred and treasured icons, stained glass windows and other church

details. You will like the Ornaments, triptychs, matted prints and other collectibles too.

There are always new gift items to discover and in addition to these items we have key chains, sun visor clips and

komboskinis for your car and home, wedding crown holders, Kantili, komboskini bracelets and much more. Don’t miss the hand

-made byzantine jewelry from Gallery Byzantium in sterling silver and gold. We also have colorful ribbon crosses that are quite

unique and beautiful.

We thank our many parishioners who have donated books to the Library to check out and take home to read. And, if

you can’t decide, we have Gift Certificates. Come in and browse around for a while. You’ll be glad you did!

Your Bookstore Team: Mary Zotos, Betty Boyd, Alin Voicu and Mary & John Benson

Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m.

General Interest

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Parish Council Schedule

Dec 6 Jim Dolmas, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Kerry Tassopoulos, Jimmy Horiates, Tina Yampanis

Dec. 13 Ari Rigopoulos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel, Sam Torolopoulos, Peter Hronas, Mary LeBrecht

Dec. 20 Tasos Kaiafas, Wade Stephens, Matt Naftis, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou

Dec. 27 Jim Dolmas, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Kerry Tassopoulos, Jimmy Horiates, Tina Yampanis

Holy Trinity Greek School Students & Families

Extend to all Holy Trinity Parishioners

Best wishes for a

Blessed & Joyful Christmas & New Year!

Parish Registry

Baptisms

Penelope Grendas, Grace Lane, Oliver Foxwell, Stella Kramer

Chrismations

Ronald Clinton

Weddings

Anthony Campise & Laura Carr, Sean Chaney & Virginia Warwas,

Athanasios Hasiotis & Misty Cassel, Basil Bouras & Ashley Kimmel

Please note our practice for submitting names for prayers for health! Please email us at htgoc@holytrinity.info 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.

General Interest

Parish Christmas Program December 20, 2015

Immediately following the Divine Liturgy in the Sanctuary

This is a Parish Event and all are invited!

Christmas Pageant Registration

It's time to sign up for this year's Christmas pageant

that will take place immediately following Divine Lit-

urgy on Sunday, December 20th.

Only students in grades 2-10th need sign up for the

pageant. Younger grades will be singing and older

grades will be helping out.

Go here to register for the pageant:

http://goo.gl/forms/INMbvVPRKC

Questions can be directed to

Lindsey Petropoulos@pisd.edu

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SAVE THE DATE

NTOM INVITES ALL TO

2016 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES

Marriage and Family

Friday, February 26, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 27, at Sts. Constantine & Helen Antiochian Orthodox Church,

beginning with coffee at 8 a.m., registration at 8:30 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Philip Mamalakis,

Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care at Hellenic College/Holy Cross

More information to follow!!!

Dr. Mamalakis (from Wisconsin and family of 12 children) is married to Georgia Lambros

(from Missoula, Montana). They have seven children.

Education

Ph.D. - Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana December 2000

Major: Child Development and Family Studies. Specialization: Marriage and Family Therapy.

M.Div. Holy Cross School of Theology, Brookline, Massachusetts 1996

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Day Event

1 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3 pm; Austin St. Cooking (K) 2:30pm; HTGS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Aus St. Volunteers leave church 5:30pm; GOYA B’Ball (O) 6-7:15p; Adult Evening BS (BR) 7-8 pm

2 Wednesday HTGS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); PARAKLESIS (C) 6pm; Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm; JOY (A) 7pm; GOYA B’Ball (O)7-9p

3 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45am-12pm; HT Greek School 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); HOPE (A) 6pm; Philoptochos Board Mtg (BR) 6:30pm; Pickleball 7pm (Gym); Centennial Album Committee Mtg. (D) 7p

4 Friday St. Barbara Orthros 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a

5 Saturday GOYA Board Mtg (BR) 4p; GREAT VESPERS (C) 5:00 pm; Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (CY) 6-9p

6 Sunday St. Nicholas Orth 8:15 am Div Lit 9:30 am (S); Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; AHEPA Break-fast/Brunch (O) 11:30a; PC Elections 11:30a (CC); St. Barbara’s Luncheon 11:30a; GOYA Basketball (Gym) 4-7:45pm

7 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10 am - 2pm

8 Tuesday Sr. Fellowship Trip to Arboretum 9:30a; HT GS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); AHEPA & DOP Family Dinner (O) 6p; Adult Evening BS 7-8pm (BR)

9 Wednesday HTGS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); PARAKLESIS (C) 6pm;Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm; GOYA (A) 7pm; GOYA B’Ball 8-9:30p

10 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45am-12pm; HT Greek School 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Pickleball 7pm (Gym)

11 Friday No activities

12 Saturday St. Spyridon Orth 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a; Caregivers Support Group (BR) 9:30am; GREAT VESPERS (C) 5:00 pm; Greek School Christmas Party (Gym) 6-8p

13 Sunday Orth 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; Coffee hosted by AHEPA after Div Lit; Sr. Fellowship Luncheon offsite 12p; (HTHD Practice 12:30-2:30p; GOYA Basketball (Gym) 4-7:45pm

14 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10 am - 2pm; GS Committee Mtg (BR) 7p

15 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3 pm; HT GS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); GOYA Jr Girls B’Ball (Gym) 6-7:15p; PC Mtg 6:30p (A);Adult Evening BS 7-8pm (BR)

16 Wednesday HTGS 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); PARAKLESIS (C) 6pm; Faith Enrichment (BR) 7pm; GOYA B’Ball (O)7-9:30p

17 Thursday Adult Bible Study (BR) 10:45am-12pm; HT Greek School 5-6:30pm (GS Rooms); Pickleball 7pm (Gym)

18 Friday No activities

19 Saturday Christmas Pageant Rehearsal (S,Gym) 9:30a-1p; GREAT VESPERS (C) 5:00 pm

20 Sunday Orth 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); Parish Christmas Pageant following Div Lit; Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; Coffee hosted by GOYA; HTHD Prac 12:15-1p; GOYA Basketball (Gym) 4-7:45pm

21 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10 am-2pm

22 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3 pm; GOYA Jr Girls B’Ball (Gym) 6-7:15p

23 Wednesday PARAKLESIS (C) 6pm; GOYA B’Ball (O)7-9p

24 Thursday Christmas Eve - OFFICE CLOSED; Christmas Great & Holy Hours 9a (S); Christmas Vesperal Div Lit of St Basil the Great (S) 6p

25 Friday Christmas Day - OFFICE CLOSED; Christmas Liturgy; Nativity of our Lord Orth 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a (S)

26 Saturday GREAT VESPERS (C) 5:00 pm

27 Sunday St. Stephen Orth 8:15 am Div. Lit. 9:30 am (S); NO Cat Schl & Adlt Cat Schl after Holy Communion; GOYA Basket-ball (Gym) 4-5:30pm

28 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10 am - 2pm;

29 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3 pm; GOYA Jr Girls B’Ball (Gym) 6-7:15p; Adult Evening BS 7-8pm (BR)

30 Wednesday PARAKLESIS (C) 6pm; GOYA B’Ball (O)6-8:30p

31 Thursday New Year’s Eve - OFFICE CLOSED - New Year’s Eve Party (A,D,O) 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

December 2015 Strict Fast

2, 11,14,16,18,21,23 Wine/Oil Allowed

4,9,13,15,17,9,20

Fish Allowed

1,3,5,6-8,10

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EKFONESIS DECEMBER 2015

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:

vwells@holytrinity.info

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