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Sunday Bulletin May 22, 2016

Christos Anesti! Alithos Anesti! Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 Fax 972-661-1717 www.holytrinitydallas.org Reverend Father Christopher Constantinides Reverend Father Peter Kostakis Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes Reverend Deacon Athanasios “Clint” Sharpley Reverend Deacon Christopher Stern

COMMUNION ETIQUETTE If you are either baptized and or confirmed as an Orthodox Christian and have spiritually prepared to receive Holy Communion, please come up from the middle aisle of the Church with reverence and humility, row by row, in a QUIET and ORDERLY fashion, and depart as directed. Please remain seated in your pews until a council member indicates your row should go forward. If you are standing in the back of the nave, please wait until all seated parishioners have gone forward and a council member indicates you should go ahead.

In receiving Communion, you should place the cloth under your chin, recite your CHRISTIAN NAME, and wipe your mouth after receiving. Women, please remove your lipstick prior to receiving Communion. THANK YOU!

PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN We are currently updating the list of active service members. Please submit the name of the person/s you would like added to this prayer list.

PRAYERS FOR HEALING Catherine Reynolds

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Sunday, May 22, 216 Hymns at the Small Entrance HYMN OF PASCHA, PLAGAL 1st TONE Christ is Risen… PRIEST ENTRANCE HYMN, 2ND TONE In congregations, bless God the Lord from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, who arose from the dead, as we chant to you, “Alleluia.”

HYMN OF THE RESURRECTION, 3rd TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 83 – LET ALL THINGS REJOICE HYMN OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL 4TH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 -- O BLESSED ARE YOU KONTAKION, PLAGAL 4th TONE Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.

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Epistle Reading Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42 IN THOSE DAYS, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, rise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Gospel Reading John 5:1-15 At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me." Jesus said to him, 4

"Rise, take up your pallet, and walk." And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked. Now that day was the sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet." But he answered them, "The man who healed me said to me, 'Take up your pallet, and walk.' "They asked him, "Who is the man who said to you, 'Take up your pallet, and walk'?" Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you." The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him.

Daily Commemoration of Saints May 22 Sunday of the Paralytic; Basiliscus the Martyr, Bishop of Comana; John-Vladimir, Ruler of Serbia; Holy New Martyrs Demetrius and Paul of Tripoli May 23 Michael the Confessor, Bishop of Synnada; Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas May 24 Symeon the Stylite of the Mountain; Saint Vincent of Lerins; Meletios the Commander & his Companion Martyrs; Gregory, Archbishop of Novgorod May 25 Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist; Therapon the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Cyprus May 26 Carpos and Alphaeus, Apostles of the 70; Alexandros the New Martyr of Thessaloniki; George the New of Sofia May 27 The Holy Hieromartyr Helladius; John the Russian of Evia; Theodora the Virgin-martyr & Didymos the Martyr May 28 The Holy Hieromartyr Eutychius, Bishop of Melitene; Nikitas, Bishop of Chalcedon; Eutechios, Bishop of Mytilene; Helikonis the Martyr; Heladios the Hieromartyr of the East; Zacharias the New Martyr 5

Calendar of Events Sunday, May 22 8:30 a.m. Orthros 9:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy (S) LAST DAY of Catechetical School (Com m unity Center)/NO Ad ult Catechetical Class (C) after Holy Communion. Coffee hosted by Sr. Fellowship (Community Center) immediately following Divine Liturgy. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym) Jr. GOYA 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym) Sr. GOYA 5 - 7 p.m. GOYA B’ball Practice (Gym) Monday, May 23 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 7 - 8:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Yarn Guild (BR) HT Adult Greek School (GS Room) Church Health Meeting (BR)

Tuesday, May 24 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Pickleball (Gym) HT Greek School (GS Rooms)

Wednesday, May 25 5 - 6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 6 p.m. Paraklesis (C) Thursday, May 26 5 - 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

HT Greek School (GS Rooms) Men’s Basketball (Gym)

Friday, May 27 No Activities Saturday, May 28 5 p.m.

Great Vespers

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Calendar of Events Sunday, May 29 8:30 a.m. Orthros 9:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy (S) Coffee hosted by the Choir (Community Center) immediately following Divine Liturgy.

Parish Council Schedule May 22 Jim Dolmas, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Nick Cimino, Jimmy Horiates, Louis Antos, Ellena Fox

May 29 Ari Rigopoulos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel, Bill Zaemes, Peter Hronas

Message from the Parish Council Dear Fellow Parishioners, The Parish Council is seeking individuals who are willing to offer their expertise and advice in several areas related to our efforts on stewardship, the upkeep of our facilities, and oversight of the church’s invested funds. In particular, we are looking for members of our community with expertise or professional experience in the areas of:  Estate planning or planned giving  Interior design, facilities design or space planning  Financial analysis or investment management If you can offer your help in any of these areas - or know someone in our parish who can - please let the Parish Council know at [email protected]. Thank you for your support of Holy Trinity!

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Recognizing Women of Holy Trinity Who Have Served in the Armed Forces or the Peace Corps PROJECT RECOGNIZE is a very special effort organized by the Daughters of Penelope nationally to recognize women from the parishes throughout the United States who have served or continue to serve in any of the Armed Forces and the Peace Corps. We have been asked to submit the names of women (living or deceased) from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas who have served our country. The data collected will be placed in the Archives of the Daughters of Penelope. If you or anyone in your family or circle of friends at Holy Trinity have served in the Armed Forces or the Peace Corps, we would be honored to submit your names to the Project Recognize Chairman at the end of this month. You do not need to be a Daughter of Penelope for this special recognition. Please submit the following to Antigoni Pappas at [email protected] by Thursday, May 26: Name City/State Branch of Service Rank Dates of Service: If you are submitting someone else’s name and do not know exact dates, it is fine to submit an approximate range of years, such as 1990-1993. If the person is currently active, just specify the beginning date of service. If you have questions, please contact Antigoni by email or phone (214-587-7640).

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ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS AHEPA SCHOLARSHIPS 2016 APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE There are two scholarship applications available from AHEPA for college students. To get your application for the District 16 and Local Chapter 20, follow these instructions: For the District 16 AHEPA applications go to: www.ahepad16.org Applications are due June 3, 2016 For the Local Chapter 20 applications, send an email to [email protected] An application will be emailed to you. Applications are due May 31, 2016 If you have any questions please contact Bill Lane at 214-497-1119

Holy Trinity Greek School George Nikolopoulos Endowment Scholarship Applications are now available for the 2016-17 Academic school year. Applicants must have participated in the Greek School program. Deadline for submission is May 31st. Applications available at www.holytrinitydallas.org/ greek-school/general-information For questions, contact Billy Karant at [email protected] or Presvytera Alexandra Poulos at [email protected].

High School Seniors and College Undergraduates Applications for St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Educational Assistance Funds for 2016 - 2017 are now available. These funds are open to students who are:  active members and attendants of our Holy Trinity parish  currently attending or have applied and been accepted to a two-year or four-year undergraduate program at a public, in-state (Texas) college or university or vocational/technical school. Request an application by email to [email protected]. If you have questions, please contact Pat Antoniou at 214-497-5989. Please put “Attention: Scholarship Fund” on the envelope when you submit your application. DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: MAY 31, 2016 12

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Founded in 1983, Austin Street Center is an emergency shelter that serves men ages 45 and older and women ages 18 and older. Each person who finds shelter with us is provided a safe place to sleep, showers, clothing, and meals. Once their basic needs are met, they can begin working on other aspects of their lives that will help them transition out of homelessness.

On the first Tuesday of each month, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church generously prepares, delivers and serves a delicious meal to the clients of the Austin Street Shelter in downtown Dallas. This ministry has been in place approaching 17 years, serving over 80,000 meals during that time. The menu of Greek-style baked chicken, green beans, good ole Festival rice, a slice of bread and a piece of homemade cake, followed with a cold glass of milk...is a hit every time. We need volunteers to help us prepare the meal here at Holy Trinity. If you would like to donate your time to this wonderful service opportunity, please send an email to [email protected]. Thanks, Dean Xeros

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Weekly Bulletin 2015 Stewardship Report as of 5/18/16 Contributions received 1/1/15 to 5/18/16 2016 Stewardship Number of Pledges Pledges No Change to Pledge 362 Decreased Pledge 134 Increased Pledge 189 New Pledges 29 TOTAL # of Pledges 714

$ 2016 $ Contributed to % of 2016 Pledge Pledges 2016 Stewardship Contributed $427,919 $155,966 $313,012 $18,425 $915,322 $388,413 42.43%

Jim Dolmas 2016 Parish Council President

Harry Yianitsas 2016 Stewardship Chairman

Christos Anesti!

graduation, I took the year to work and find what out what was next for Hello, Holy Trinity me. In that time, I took an active role Dallas! I want to take a in leadership of youth and young moment to introduce adult ministries of my home parish, myself. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church My name is Demetrios Buck and I in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Spending am grateful to be serving this parish two summers at Ionian Village in 2013 as your new Youth Director. and 2014 solidified my love for the I am very excited to be a part of youth of our church. As a past staff this active and vibrant community. In member, I traveled across the country previous years, I have been fortunate on behalf of Ionian Village promoting to visit Holy Trinity on three the camp as well as helping run occasions for promotional and retreat retreats in other parishes. duties on behalf of Ionian Village. I Through my new role in Dallas, I was more than impressed with the look forward to working for Fr. Chris warm welcome and comfort that was and Fr. Peter and all of you to grow extended by this community. this already active youth ministry in With that, I have felt more than numbers and through our fellowship welcome within just these first few and worship for our Lord. days. I thank all of you for your I look forward to getting to know Texas hospitality. all of you and your children as we I am a recent graduate of Michigan build the future leaders of our church State University, where I received my though our faith. bachelor's degree in history. At Thank you again for this Michigan State, I was a board member opportunity. for our Hellenic Student Association In Christ, and a participant in our Orthodox Demetrios Buck Christian Fellowship. Since 15

Stewardship Ambassador By Demi Tomasides When I was considering what to say about stewardship, my first thought went to the different elements of the church and how they enhance our relationship with the Lord. My second thought was, “Wait a minute. These gifts don’t just show up on the doorstep every Sunday morning (Although that would be really cool).” No, just as they are gifts

from God to us, they are also gifts from us to God. We just celebrated Holy Week—a week where it’s very possible to practically live in the church with all the services going on. And though I’ve been through sixteen Holy Weeks before, this year was the first time it really occurred to me… some of the things I love most about Holy Week are made possible by the aid of tangible objects. From the palms on Palm Sunday, to the oil we’re anointed with on Wednesday, to

the flowers that cover the Epitafio…even to the booklets that guide us through the Lamentations. All of the things that make this the greatest week of the year are made possible by the wonderful generosity of our Holy Trinity congregation. Every dollar we put in the tray, every stewardship card we renew, helps pay for these gifts. We’re only human so sometimes we need these tangible, earthly reminders to help us connect with God. We’re fortunate our church is able to provide us with these things through the generosity of our parishioners. So, whether it’s the candles, the hymnals, or the flowers, by putting your dollar into the tray (or your Yiayia’s dollar as the case may be) we are helping provide God’s gift to us, and consequently our gift to Him. Thank you to all stewards who have submitted their 2016 Stewardship cards. If you have not submitted a card for 2016, please do it today. The new Stewardship Policy asks ALL stewards to complete a new card for 2016. In addition, please consider fulfilling your pledge month by month or more frequently. Our church budget runs much more smoothly when pledges come in evenly throughout the year.

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