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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am
Our Vision: To Know God
45 Holy Martyrs of Nikopolis, Armenia
Our Holy Father Gregory, Bishop of Assa
10,000 Fathers martyred in Egypt
Apollonios the Martyr
Deposition of the Precious Robe of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Moscow
Righteous Father Anthony of the Kiev Caves
Parthenios and Eumenios of Koudoumas
July 10 3rd Sunday of Matthew
Holy Trinity Church is under the Omophorion of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of the Metropolis of Detroit.
Father William J. Bartz Presiding Priest
Father Jarrod Russell Assistant Priest
Parish Office Hours 9 am - 5 pm
Monday-Friday
3500 W. 106th Street, Carmel, IN 46032
317-733-3033 317-733-2806-fax
www.holytrinityindy.org
www.facebook.com/holytrinityindy
Parish Council
President Tracy Pappas
Vice President Julie Rowlas
Secretary Nick Dervenis
Treasurer Nick Saran
Assistant Treasurer Nick Sofianopoulos
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 Administrative Assistant Willa Gillispie 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 Come let us bow down to Christ, As we worship Him, The Son of God. Save us, O Son of God, Who did rise from the dead, We sing to You: Alleluia
Resurrection Apolytikion (Tone Two)
When You descended into death, Life immortal, You vanquished the power of hell By Your resplendent Divinity, And when You raised the dead From the depths of darkness, All the heavenly powers cried out triumphantly: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You.
Church Hymn (Troparion of Pentecost)
Blessed are You O Christ our God Who has shown the fishermen as wise men By sending down Your Holy Spirit upon them And through them, the whole world You drew into Your net O Lover of mankind, glory to You. Evlogitos i Hriste O Theos imon, O Pansofous tous aliis anadixas, Katapempsas aftis to Pnevma to agion, Ke thi afton tin ikoumenin saginefsas, Filanthrope doxa Si.
Kontakion A protection of Christians unshamable, Intercessor to our Holy Maker unwavering. Reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead come to us for You are good; Your loving help bring unto us, Who are crying in faith to You; Hasten now to intercede and speed now to supplicate As a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor You.
After the Prayer of the Proskomidi I love you, O Lord my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior.
THE CREED OF FAITH (Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed) I believe in one God, Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages;
Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created, of one essence with the Father through
Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven
and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; And He rose on the third day, according to the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father; And He will come again with glory to judge the living and dead.
His kingdom shall have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Creator of life,
Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified,
Who spoke through the prophets. In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the age to come. Amen.
EPISTLE READING: St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:1-10 BRETHREN, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man -- though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die. But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we are now justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
GOSPEL READING: The Gospel according to St. Matthew 6:22-33 The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well."
Altar Boy Team 2 Chandler Andreas Alanis Austin Anderson Thomas Cortese Quentin Csubak Stephen Csubak *Jon Dimos Zach Eaton Jordan Freudenberg **Nathaniel Martine
Narthex Server Team 2 Katerina Anderson Maria Emmanoelides Anna Constance Graffeo Nicole Lisch* Elizabeth Martine Anna-Marie Pasyanos Naya Pease Halie Scott 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
07/10/16 Nick Saran Gail Zeheralis Team 2
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
07/17/16 Julie Rowlas Irene Sarris Team 1
07/24/16 Nick Dervenis Greg Dickos Team 2
Upcoming Weeks
Chicago Bus Trip
A chartered coach to visit the oil streaming Icon of Saint John the Forerunner at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Homer Glen, Illinois will be offered on Saturday, July 16. After our tour, we will stop for lunch in Greektown. We will depart from Holy Trinity Church at 8am, and return at approximately 7pm. Cost is $40 per person (Bus fare ONLY). Payment is due by Wednesday, July 13. Ages 10 years old and up. Reserve your seat in the Founders’ Walk after Divine Liturgy, by calling the Parish Office at (317)733-3033 or by emailing [email protected].
Teaching Divine Liturgy
Holy Trinity Church will celebrate a teaching Divine Liturgy in the Founders' Walk on Sunday, July 17. On this Sunday, there will be pauses during the Divine Liturgy allowing the clergy to explain various aspects of the Service. These explanations, which will be offered in lieu of a sermon, will help us better understand and fully experience the central mystery of our Orthodox Church, the Divine Liturgy. Be sure to arrive early in order to secure a seat near the Altar!
St. Nicholas Summer Camp - July 24-30, 2016
Registration for St. Nicholas Summer Camp is available online! St. Nicholas Camp provides a perfect opportunity for the Youth of the Metropolis (ages 8-18) to gather during July 24-30 for faith, fun and fellowship in an Orthodox Christian setting. Visit www.stnicholascamp.org for more information. Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a "first come-first served" basis. Financial Aid is available from the Metropolis. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Father Jarrod.
Top Ten Books
A list of ten books about Orthodoxy and the Orthodox Church has been posted in the Bookstore. Everyone is encouraged to learn more about the Faith and the Church by reading them. Book of the Month: Journey to the Kingdom by Father Vassilios Papavassiliou
Partnering at the Merciful Help Center
Holy Trinity Church is partnering at the Merciful Help Center of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Roman Catholic Church. Volunteers are encouraged to visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4aada82fa31-holy to sign up! Holy Trinity Church will be focusing on the first Saturday of each month, beginning August 6.
Fulfill Pledge for Flooring and Pews
As our major Parish project to install the flooring and pews continues and is over halfway finished, we are grateful to all Parishioners who have participated in this project. Many of us have fulfilled our pledges for this project. Some of us have not yet completed it. The announced deadline for fulfilling our donations for this project is August 1. Let us make note of this date, fulfill our pledge, and complete the donation.
Green Team
Climate change is much more than an issue of environmental preservation. Insofar as human-induced, it is a profoundly moral and spiritual problem. Patriarch Bartholomew
During this typically hot month, reduce your use of air conditioning. Raise the temperature on your thermostat, and use ceiling fans or other fans. Place window shades or curtains in sunny windows, and put in extra insulation, which also helps out in the winter. Use appliances during the cool part of the day. Place trees and shrubs on the east and west sides of your house. We have a moral obligation not to be selfish by curbing our energy use even in the summer.
GOYA Events
July 16 - Jr/Sr Soup Kitchen 9am - 12:30pm.
Donations needed: plastic grocery bags & travel size samples of shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotions, toothpaste, etc. (hotel samples welcome). Please bring items to the next Soup Kitchen or drop off in Mrs. Dallas' classroom on Sundays.
August 21 – Sr GOYA Kickoff Pool Party and Elections at 12:30pm at the Megremis Home. Please watch your e-mail and Facebook for Election applications.
August 21 -- Jr GOYA Pool Party at the Carmel Clay Center Water Park at 1pm
Stewardship
Everyone who has not yet completed a 2016 Stewardship Commitment Card is encouraged to do so. Blank cards are available in the Founders' Walk following the Divine Services and online at www.holytrinityindy.org.
GreekFest 2016
August 26-28
What do you love about the Festival? Based on the survey last year, you said: the opportunity to share our faith and culture with our community, the camaraderie it generates among parishioners, the way our church family comes together, IT’S FUN, food, family, friends, dancing, and music.
Will you join in the fun and volunteer this year? Stop by the Festival table in the Founders’ Walk during coffee hour to learn more and sign up. Or contact Vickie Perry, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or (317)867-2260.
Looking for sponsorship opportunities? Become a Friend of the Festival, place an ad in the program to promote your business, and/or sponsor a gyro cone.
Ever wondered how to make traditional Greek pastries? Sign up for the Festival bake sessions for some hands-on fun:
Galatobouriko: Thursday, July 28, 9am Koulourakia: Saturday, July 30, 9am Kourambiethes: Thursday, Aug. 18, 9am
Flooring and Seating
We are so close to our goal!! Tile installation has begun, with a completion date of August 5. Seating installation will be completed by September 9.
To date we have raised just over $633,627 towards the new Flooring and Seating. We need an additional $16,373 to reach our cost of $650,000. Pledge cards are available at each entrance to the Founders’ Walk, or contact a Parish Council member.
$633,627
Sunday, July 10
Dance Practice - 6-12th Grade 12pm
Tuesday, July 12 Stewardship Committee Meeting 6:30pm
Wednesday, July 13 Kafeneio 10am
Thursday, July 14 Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm
Saturday, July 16 Weeping Icon Bus trip to Chicago 8am Jr/Sr GOYA Soup Kitchen 9am Yoga Class 10am
Monday, July 25 Dance Practice: 6-12th Grade 7pm
Tuesday, July 26 Dance Practice: K - 2nd grade 5:15pm Dance Practice: 3rd - 5th grade 6:15pm
Wednesday, July 27 Kafeneio 10am
Thursday, July 28 Festival Baking Session - Galaktobouriko
9am
Saturday, July 30 Festival Baking Session - Koulourakia 9am Yoga Class 10am
Sunday, July 17
Teaching Divine Liturgy 9:30am Dance Practice: 6-12th Grade 12pm
Tuesday, July 19
Dance Practice: K - 2nd grade 5:15pm Dance Practice: 3rd - 5th grade 6:15pm
Wednesday, July 20 Kafeneio 10am
Saturday, July 23 Yoga Class 10am
Sunday, July 31 Divine Services at St George Church
9:30am Tuesday, August 2
Adult Dance Practice
Wednesday, August 3 Kafeneio 10am Paraklisis Service 5:30pm
Thursday, August 4 Finance Committee Meeting 6:30pm
Saturday, August 6 Divine Liturgy--Transfiguration of the
Lord 9:30am Merciful Help Food Pantry 9:45am Yoga Class 10:30am
HOLY TRINITY FINANCIAL UPDATE
Operating Account Activity 6/26/2016 - 7/2/2016
Income $ 7,971.08 Year to date Income $463,160.20
Expense $22,054.25 Year to date Expense $471,224.67
Upcoming Events