EKFONESIS

Under the Jurisdiction of

The Holy Metropolis of Denver
The Holy Archdiocese of America
and the
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
MARCH 2009

Official Publication of The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Dallas, Texas

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 "The Holy Trinity"
Greek Orthodox Church
13555 Hillcrest Road Ekfonesis
Dallas, TX 75240
Office: 972-991-1166
Fax: 972-661-1717

CLERGY
Rev. Protopresbyter Christopher Constantinides
Rev. Presbyter Conan Gill
Rev. Deacon Mark Pakes

ADMINISTRATION
Larry Wright, Director of Church Administration
Maureen Rakow, Financial Assistant
Kathy Kingsolver, Administrative Assistant

SUPPORT STAFF
Basil Xeros, Neokoros
Derrick Davis, Facilities Manager March 2009
PARISH COUNCIL
Church Office Hours:
George Naftis, President
Harry Papas, Vice-President Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Andy Atalis, Treasurer Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monica Arroyo, Recording Secretary
Frank Mihalopoulos, Corresponding Secretary
Max Adams
Email Addresses:
Christopher Canellos HTGOC@HOLYTRINITY.INFO
Nicolas Carayannopoulos
Dimitrios Horiates Fr. Christopher Constantinides:
Stephen Konstans frchristopher@holytrinity.info
Constantine Mathas
Elayna Naftis-Erick Fr. Conan Gill:
Kim Nikolis frconan@holytrinity.info
Charles Pappas
Nick Peters Larry Wright: lwright@holytrinity.info
Ari Rigopoulos Maureen Rakow: mrakow@holytrinity.info
Harry Tomasides Kathy Kingsolver: kkingsolver@holytrinity.info
PUBLICATION REMINDERS
The monthly Ekfonesis deadline is the 5th of the preceding month. Church Websites:
The deadline for the Sunday Bulletin is Wednesday noon for the next
Sunday issue. Please submit all announcements to
www.holytrinity.info
kkingsolver@holytrinity.info. Archdiocese Website: www.goarch.org
(Digital format preferred.)
Ekfonesis Editor-in-Chief: Fr. Christopher Constantinides Bookstore Hours:
Ekfonesis Layout Editor: Demmye Booras
Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sundays after Divine Liturgy, until Noon
(And after other services, if needed)

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 WHAT'S IN YOUR SUITCASE Liturgical
by: Reverend Protopresbyter Schedule
Christopher Constantinides ~ March
Every year many if not all of us put into our calendars a specific time designated for
some vacation. A time which is strictly for the purpose of getting away from the every- SUNDAY SERVICES
day routine and giving us the opportunity to just relax and do whatever it is we want to
do. But in order for this trip, this vacation, this getaway to be a comfortable one, we Orthros 8:15 am
need to get our suitcase or suitcases and pack the many different items that will help Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
make our journey an easy one. One of the most disturbing aspects of a vacation is to
arrive at our destination and realize that we have forgotten to pack something, and then Forgiveness Sunday
having to spend time at the store picking up those little items we so carelessly forgot to Sunday, March 1
pack. Well the same is very true for our journey through Great and Holy Lent. During Sunday of Orthodoxy
the month of February we were all challenged to get our suitcase out and to pack it Sunday, March 8
with the tools and implements that would help us navigate our journey without having
to look about for these spiritual objects. And what are these objects that must accom- Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
pany us on our journey for us to reap the greatest spiritual benefit. Sunday, March 15
As with a secular trip that we take, the important items that are found in our suitcase Sunday of Procession
are, all our toiletries, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving cream, toothbrush, comb, under- of the Holy Cross
clothing, hair gel, pants, shirts, dresses, socks, shoes whatever may be the case, and Sunday, March 22
the list can go on and on. But whatever is in our travel bag, when we arrive at our desti-
nation, gives us the comfort of one less item to worry about, because we are prepared Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
and ready to present ourselves in a proper fashion. Sunday, April 5

On Sunday February 8, the Church celebrated the packing Sundays of Great Lent
with the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, a day which is dedicated to the un-
WEEKDAY SERVICES
derstanding of Humility and how if we do not posses this virtue and concept which our Great Vespers
Holy Orthodox Church teaches, we will not be able to maintain the integrity of Great Saturdays at 5 pm
and Holy Lent, and our suitcase will be empty of the important spiritual attributes to
help us reach our destination. On the second Sunday we celebrated the parable of the PreSanctified Liturgy
Prodigal Son, and our Lord instructs us to place in our travel bag Forgiveness, a con- Wednesdays at 6 pm
cept of our Orthodox Church which is easy to grasp but a most difficult concept to ac- Fridays at 9 am
tually achieve. The third Sunday of our Pre-Lenten Sundays our Holy Orthodox
Church wraps for us and asks us to place the idea of judgment into our bag, and to Sixth Hour
make sure that before we place judgment on our fellow man because of what they may Monday through Thursday
be wearing, or what they are saying, or how they act or behave themselves, that we at 12 Noon
make sure that we visit our mirrors and take a very sincere and close look at what judg-
Great Compline
ment we are making. The fourth and final Sunday before we enter into Great and Holy
Lent shares with us the theme of fasting. Many of us are very quick to talk about others
Mondays at 6 pm
and the fasting practices which they follow, but as before we proudly practice a false March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and
sense of spirituality and are more concerned with others than we are with our own souls. April 6
Tuesday, March 3 at 6 pm
Within our suitcase we must embrace the Creed, the Communion of the Faith, the Thursday, March 5 at 6 pm
Lords Prayer, the Vigil Lights which illumines the Iconographic theology of our Or-
thodox Life, the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, the Incense which allows our Salutations to the Theotokos
prayers to ascend to His Holy Glory, the Teachings of the Fathers and the Doctrinal Fridays at 7 pm
Belief of the Church and of our Faith, along with the belief that we are the One, Holy, March 6, 13, 20, and 27
Catholic (meaning universal) and Apostolic Church, and if it does not, we gain nothing
but a void and skewed relationship with our Lord and a self-serving understanding of Akathist Hymn
the gems and treasures which our Orthodox faith so beautifully offers to us. Friday, April 3 at 7 pm
It is of the utmost importance that these very important and imperative concepts and
spiritual items become part of our lives through the true zeal we have in our hearts for Special Needs Divine Liturgy
His glorious Church, and an innocent, somewhat childlike understanding of the faith Saturday, March 28
which comes only from the heart. Divine Liturgy 10 am

May we all allow our hearts to be the vehicle which directs our faith and guides us
to a spiritually uplifting Lenten season, through the services of, The Great Compline, the
Presanctified Liturgy, The Salutations to the Mother of God, and The Saturday of the Souls.

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 ????????
My brothers and sisters in
Christ,
On March 8, 2009, we will
come together as a Church to
liturgically celebrate the Sunday
of Orthodoxy. This, the first
Sunday of Lent, is the day that
the Church celebrates the defeat
of iconoclasm (the practice of
rejecting and even destroying
icons). It also serves to proclaim
the legitimacy of honoring and
venerating those holy images
which the Lord Himself first
commanded Moses to weave into
the curtains of the Tabernacle in
the book of Exodus 26:1. Since
843 A.D. the Church has been
commemorating the proper use
of Icons, which was re-
established in Orthodox worship
after 87 years of persecution.
Upon entering an Orthodox
Church, one will immediately
notice the stunning visual im-
agery that surrounds the faith-
ful. The iconography of our
Church includes apostles,
saints, prophets, the Theotokos,
and our Lord Jesus Christ himself.
We venerate true icons, not as
idols, but as a declaration of the
Truth of the Incarnation. For we
proclaim that the invisible, un-
circumscribable God truly became
man, and that he took on flesh
and lived among mankind. We
must not forget that that we are
constantly surrounded by icons,
and a "great cloud of witnesses."
We also know that and where
two or three are gathered in His
name, Jesus Christ himself is
present (Hebrews 12:1, Matthew
18:20.) In a sense, icons be-
come bridges between the reality
of the Kingdom of God and our
lives in this present world.
Through the window of icons, we
are able to glimpse the glorified,
transfigured, and blessed state
of the world to come. They
constantly remind us of the illu-
mination and everlasting beauty
that we can experience by living
North Dallas Shared
Ministries
Year-End Report
a life firmly planted in Christ.
Thanks to all of you who partici-
Holy icons are not only seen pated in the food drives for
in our house of worship; we also NDSM in the year 2008. Our
stumble upon them anytime we next drive will be March/April.
meet another human being, as Bags will be distributed. Our
we are all living images of the year-end totals for groceries were
face of God. However, apart
279 bags of groceries (we can do
from the painted icons that sur- better); for dollars $9,600, which
round us is worship, we often
is $4,200 from the Church
fail to recognize our neighbors budget, $2,400 from Philoptochos
as equal bearers of the Divine.
and the remaining $3,000 direct
Just as the Only-Begotten Son from our parishioners. We also
may be seen through wood and
were credited for a total of 432.50
paint, we may also encounter
hours of volunteer time. Please
Christ through the flesh and
extend a grateful thanks to Ron
blood of our brothers, sisters,
fathers, mothers, friends, and
Kuhn who contributed 325 of
co-workers. The Book of Gene-
those hours and his granddaugh-
sis tells us in chapter 1 verse ter, Shelby contributed 78.5
26, that all of mankind has been hours. Ron is our most faithful
created in the image and like- volunteer! Thank you to all who
ness of God. This means that participated in the year 2008.
we all bear the imprint of the
Creator of the Universe and all
deserve reverence as walking,
Thank You!
talking, and breathing Images
of his Glory. Therefore, as we
offer veneration to the holy Pan-Orthodox Vespers
icons on the days we come to-
gether to worship, let us also Sundays at 6 p.m.
remember to venerate the Image
of God in our neighbor, regard-
March 8 – Holy Trinity Greek
less of their love or hate for us,
by loving him or her and con- Orthodox Church
ducting ourselves in such a way March 15 – St. Peter’s
as to encourage them to avoid Antiochian Orthodox Church,
sin. In this way, we will preserve,
spotless and clean, the Icon
Ft. Worth
that each of us represents. Let March 22 – Sts. Constantine and
us ask ourselves, if we are all Helen Antiochian Orthodox
living icons, do we worthily live
Church
our life as reflecting the image
of God? March 29 – St. Demetrios Greek
I pray that Lent will allow us Orthodox Church, Ft. Worth
to draw closer to our Almighty
April 5 – St. Seraphim Cathedral,
Lord through all those icons that
Orthodox Church of America
surround us both in and outside
of our Church's walls.
For church addresses and
In Christ, directions, visit www.ntom.org
Fr. Conan
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 GREAT LENT AND
HOLY WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE

Week 1: March 2 – 8, 2009 Friday: Presanctified Liturgy 9 am

4th Salutations 7 pm
Monday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Saturday: Great Vespers 5 pm
Great Compline 6 pm Sunday: Sunday of the Ladder of Saint John
Tuesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Great Compline 6 pm Week 5: March 30 – April 5, 2009
Wednesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Presanctified Liturgy 6 pm Monday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Thursday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Great Compline 6 pm
Great Compline 6 pm Tuesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Friday: Presanctified Liturgy 9 am Wednesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
1st Salutations 7 pm Presanctified Liturgy 6 pm
Saturday: 3rd Saturday of the Souls Thursday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Friday: Presanctified Liturgy 9 am
Great Vesper 5 pm Akathist Hymn 7 pm
Sunday: Sunday of Orthodoxy Saturday: Great Vespers 5 pm
Lenten Vespers 6 pm Sunday: Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt

Week 2: March 9 – 15, 2009 Week 6: April 6 – 12, 2009

Monday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Monday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Great Compline 6 pm Great Compline 6 pm
Tuesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Tuesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Wednesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Wednesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Presanctified Liturgy 6 pm Presanctified Liturgy 6 pm
Thursday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Thursday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Friday: Presanctified Liturgy 9 am Friday: Presanctified Liturgy 9 am
2nd Salutations 7 pm Saturday: Saturday of Lazarus
Saturday: Great Vespers 5 pm Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Sunday: Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas Great Vespers 5 pm
Sunday: Palm Sunday
Week 3: March 16 – 22, 2009 Orthros 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Bridegroom/Nymphios 7 pm
Monday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Great Compline 6 pm Week 7: Holy Week April 13 – 19, 2009
Tuesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Wednesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Holy Monday: Presanctified Liturgy 9 am
Presanctified Liturgy 6 pm Bridegroom/Nymphios 7 pm
Thursday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Holy Tuesday: Presanctified Liturgy 9 am
Friday: Presanctified Liturgy 9 am Bridegroom/Nymphios 7 pm
3rd Salutations 7 pm Holy Wednesday: Presanctified Liturgy 7 am
Saturday: Great Vespers 5 pm Holy Unction 12 Noon
Sunday: Sunday of the Procession of the Holy Cross Last Supper with Holy Unction 7 pm
Holy Thursday: Divine Liturgy of the Last Supper 9 am
Holy Passion 12 Gospels 7 pm
Week 4: March 23 – March 29, 2009 Holy Friday: Holy and Great Hours 8 am
Monday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Apokathelosis 3 pm
Great Compline 6 pm Lamentations 7 pm
Tuesday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Holy Saturday: Pre Resurrectional Liturgy 9 am
Wednesday: Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Vigil & Resurrection Liturgy 11 pm
Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Easter Sunday: Holy Pascha/Easter
Thursday: Sixth Hour 12 Noon Agape Service 11 am

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 Bulletin Board
PARISH
REGISTRY
Baptisms:
Nichole Irene Moros
Chrismations:
Barbara Stanton
Weddings:
Troy Sarria & Rene Treanor
Prayers for Health:
Reed, Jim, Lenny, Katina, Georgia, Ashley,
Michael, D. Michael, Joanne, Amos, Soula,
Susan, Tommy, Mary, Chris, John, Bobby,
Wayne, Larry, Christina, Bertha, Letta,
and Jenny.
Our sympathy and prayers to:
… the family of Alex Anderson who fell
asleep in the Lord.
… the family of Stephanie Christ who fell
asleep in the Lord.
… the family of George Mihos who fell
asleep in the Lord.
Our policy 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.
AUSTIN
STREET SHELTER
Please help serve a warm dinner
to the homeless.
FIRST TUESDAY
OF EVERY MONTH
Cooking at the church 2 p.m.
Dinner served at Shelter 6:30 p.m.
For more info, call Dean Xeros at
972-907-9249.
Office Mail Slot
Our church office mail slot is
located on the wall to the left
of the office door. Please feel
free to use it to leave dona-
tions, letters, etc., when the
office is closed.
YOUTH & TEEN CHOIR
Rehearsals will resume on
March 1
at 9:30 a.m.
for both Youth and Teens.
We will be preparing
the singing during the Divine Liturgy
on the Saturday of Lazarus.
We will also prepare for chanting on
the evening of Palm Sunday.
Please be prompt
and attend all practices.
A Request from Our Clergy:
If you or a family member are ill or in the
hospital and would like to have a priest
visit, please call the Church office person-
ally. Even though it is helpful to hear the
information from a concerned friend or
parishioner, that information will still need
to be verified by yourself or a family
member. Our priests are here to serve you
and want to know when they are needed.

Caregivers
Mark your March calendar:
Support Group
Tuesday – March 17 11:30 a.m.
Lenten luncheon at Arthur L.
Sarris Community Center
We
will A few dates for April...
meet Tuesday – April 7 9:30 a.m.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Saturday, Visit to Dallas Arboretum with
March 14
at 9:30 a.m. Agape Picnic DART bus
Tuesday – April 21 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by AHEPA
Monthly Luncheon at the
Please Note: Benefiting AHEPA Scholarship Fund
Community Center
Caregivers will not Sunday, April 19
meet in April. Do join us for the good fellowship
after Agape Vespers at 11 am
We will meet we enjoy each time we meet!
Tickets: Adults $16
again on May 9. Children (under 12) $8 Remember, Pickleball . . we play
Children’s Activities every Monday at the Community
Center. Come any time between
1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. for a game
or two. It is LOTS of fun!

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Attendance reaches 500
2009 Festival of Orthodoxy
Approximately
500 people at
different venues had the opportunity
to hear the 2009 Festival of Ortho-
doxy guest speakers: Fr. Peter
Gillquist, Director of Missions and
Evangelism of the Antiochian Arch-
diocese and Project Director of The
Orthodox Study Bible: The New
Testament; Fr. Eugen Pentiuc,
Associate Professor of Old Testa-
ment and Hebrew, Holy Cross Greek
Orthodox School of Theology and
one of the editors-in-chief of The
Orthodox Study Bible: The Old
Testament (2008); and Fr. Justin,
Librarian of the Monastery of Saint
brought icon prints of two famous
icons found at the Monastery of
at Saint Catherine at Sinai. Deacon
George Bithos was also in atten-
dance and had planned to have
copies of his book for sale. Unfor-
Catherine at Sinai. All three spoke
tunately, the books were not deliv-
at Holy Trinity on Saturday, Feb-
ered on time. However, Saint
ruary 7. CDs of the speeches will
Methodios of Constantinople: His
be available in about four weeks
Life and Works will soon be
through the NTOM website
available at our Bookstore.
(www.ntom.org).
The Festival of Orthodoxy is
During the week, our guest
meant to be an outreach to non-
speakers presented at the Dallas
Orthodox as well as Orthodox and
Theological Seminary, SMU, and
is held every other year. Next
the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens.
year, NTOM will present the bien-
On Sunday, Fr. Peter visited Sts.
nial Retreat which is held for the
Constantine and Helen AOC, Fr.
Orthodox faithful. Each event is
Eugen was at Holy Trinity, and Fr.
planned by representatives of the
Justin at St. Seraphim Cathedral.
area Orthodox Churches of the
During Saturday’s session, Fr.
different jurisdic-
Peter and Fr. Eugen signed books
(Continued on page 20)
they have authored. Fr. Justin

Seventh Annual
GALA FUNDRAISER
MORE “Music and Laughter”
The Fabulous CatDaddies,
Darlings of Café Society Thursday,
Performing an eclectic repertoire of acoustic
blues, country, folk, bluegrass and pop, MAY 7
offering engaging entertainment for virtually
every musical taste. These cats aren’t inter- Dinner 6 p.m.
ested in being just another run-of-the-mill
“cover” band doing a lot of golden oldies--
Concert 7 p.m.
80% of the songs they perform are original. Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church
9800 Preston Road, Dallas
AND
Lasagna Dinner &
Dr. Dennis Swanberg
Side-Splitting Comedy, Concert $30
Soul-Building Message Concert Only $20
Teacher, Author, Preacher,
Counselor, and TV host
Affectionately known to his national TV
audiences as “The Swan,” Dr. Swanberg is
a seasoned and solid communicator whose
sly wit delivers life-enriching truths to the
heart on wings of laughter.
Make checks payable, mail by May 1 to:
NDSM May7 Concert/Dinner
2875 Merrell Road
Dallas, Texas 75229-4702

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 March 2009 Holy Trinity Monthly Planner

Please check the web calendar at www.holytrinity.info for schedule changes.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Forgiveness Great & Holy Lent Bible Study 10:30 am PreSancitified Liturgy 3rd Saturday of
Sunday Begins - Fast period Sixth Hour 12 Noon 9 am the Souls
Orthros 8:15 am Sr. Fellowship Sixth Hour 12 Noon Sixth Hour 12 Noon OCF Bible Study Orthros 8:30 am
Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Pickleball 1:30 pm AUSTIN 12:30 pm Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
HTA Sunday Sixth Hour 12 Noon STREET
HTA Book Fair & Coffee SHELTER PreSancitified Liturgy
Forgiveness Vespers 6 pm
2:30 pm Great Vespers 5 pm
6 pm Great Compline 6 pm Great Compline 6 pm JOY 7 pm Great Compline 6 pm Eritrean Classes 6 pm
Faith Enrichment 7 pm 1st Salutations 7 pm

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Sunday of Sr. Fellowship Bible Study 10:30 am PreSancitified Liturgy Caregivers
Orthodoxy Pickleball 1:30 pm Sixth Hour 12 Noon 9 am 9:30 am
Orthros 8:15 am Sixth Hour 12 Noon Sixth Hour 12 Noon Sixth Hour 12 Noon OCF Bible Study
Divine Liturgy 9:30 am 12:30 pm
Coffee by
Parish Council
Pan-Orthodox Vespers PreSancitified Liturgy
at Holy Trinity 6 pm Great Compline 6 pm AHEPA/DOP 6 pm Eritrean Classes 6 pm
Great Vespers 5 pm
Pan Orthodox Pot Luck GOYA 7 pm 2nd Salutations 7 pm
meeting 6:30 pm Faith Enrichment 7 pm
Dinner by Philoptochos

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Sunday of St. HTA Spring Break Sr. Fellowship Bible Study 10:30 am PreSancitified Liturgy Philoptochos
Gregory Palamas Sr. Fellowship Lenten Luncheon Sixth Hour 12 Noon Sixth Hour 12 Noon 9 am Lenten Retreat
Orthros 8:15 am Pickleball 1:30 pm 11:30 am OCF Bible Study
Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Sixth Hour 12 Noon Sixth Hour 12 Noon 12:30 pm
Coffee by Choir PreSancitified Liturgy
Pan-Orthodox Vespers Great Compline 6 pm 6 pm
Eritrean Classes 6 pm Great Vespers 5 pm
at St. Peters in FW 6 pm Parish Council Philoptochos 7 pm
3rd Salutations 7 pm
Meeting 6:30 pm Faith Enrichment 7 pm

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Sunday of the Sr. Fellowship Annunciation of Bible Study 10:30 am PreSancitified Liturgy Metropolis
Holy Cross Pickleball 1:30 pm Theotokos Sixth Hour 12 Noon 9 am Oratorical
Orthros 8:15 am Sixth Hour 12 Noon Sixth Hour 12 Noon Orthros 8:30 am OCF Bible Study Festival in Euless
Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am 12:30 pm Special Needs
NTOM Coffee for OCMC Divine Liturgy 10 am
Pan-Orthodox Vespers Great Compline 6 pm Eritrean Classes 6 pm
at Ss. Constantine & GOYA 7 pm 4th Salutations 7 pm
Helen 6 pm Faith Enrichment 7 pm Great Vespers 5 pm

29 30 31
Sunday of the Sr. Fellowship
Ladder of St. John Pickleball 1:30 pm
Orthros 8:15 am Sixth Hour 12 Noon Sixth Hour 12 Noon
Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Coffee by Greek School
Pan-Orthodox Vespers Great Compline 6 pm
at St. Demetrios in FW
6 pm

Strict Fast Fish Allowed Wine & Oil Allowed Dairy, Eggs & Fish Allowed
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 Online giving made easy
Your faithful giving to Holy Trinity ensures
operational resources for your parish and helps
further God’s Kingdom through the many
causes supported by Holy Trinity.
Holy Trinity’s new online giving system makes contributing to Holy
Trinity more convenient. In hardly the time it takes to write a check
you can complete your contributions for the entire year or make a
one-time donation. You may give online by electronic check or credit
card. Online giving helps you to:
~~ Establish a consistent
plan for giving to
Holy Trinity
~~ Make giving a priority
~~ Save time
~~ Reduce your check-
writing and postage costs
Visit the church’s website at www.holytrinity.info and click on the
“Give Online” link. There are only three simple steps to complete.
At Holy Trinity, we want to make giving as simple and convenient as
possible for you. In addition to online giving, you may also:
~~ Give cash or checks in person during worship
or place your contributions in the office drop box
~~ Stop by the office during the week and make a
contribution in person with cash, check or y
our credit or debit card
If you have additional questions about online giving, please
contact Larry Wright at (972) 991-1166 in the church office.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 13555 Hillcrest Road Dallas, TX 75240 (972) 661-1199 www.holytrinity.info

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 St. Barbara’s ladies
Philoptochos society
March 2009 Second Annual Women’s Lenten Retreat

A New Season for the Ancient Heart

I will lead her into the desert, and speak to her heart. ~ Hosea 2:14
A RENEWED SPIRIT THROUGH THE BIBLE,
THE LIFE AND THE WISDOM OF THE ANCIENT FATHERS

Presvytera holds a
bachelor’s degree in
Religious Studies and a
Master of Arts in Practical
Theology from the
University of San Diego.
She received a Master of
Theology from Holy
Cross Greek Orthodox
Women’s Lenten
School of Theology in
Retreat Speaker
1966, specializing in
Presvytera Eugenia
Orthodox Theology and
Constantinou, Ph.D. is a
Patristics. In addition,
Professor of Biblical Studies Presvytera holds a Master
and Early Christianity at the of Theology from Harvard
University of San Diego and Divinity School and
is also a regular contributor to
received her Ph.D. from
Ancient Faith Radio.
University Laval, Quebec
(www.ancientfaith.com/
podcasts/ City, Canada, in 1988.
searchthescriptures).
EMERGENCY
Your Philoptochos
HEALTH KITS
Philoptochos has made its first Calendar:
shipment to the IOCC of 85
Emergency Health Kits. This is
a year-round project. Please ♦ March 2: Lent Begins.
continue to collect your items Collection starts on
and bring them to the IOCC box
across from the Church office. behalf of Shoes for
If you would rather make a
monetary donation, each kit Orphan Souls.
costs $10 (includes shipping).
The health kit is a zip lock bag
♦ March 4: Board
with one each of the following:
hand towel, wash cloth, comb, Meeting following
nail file or clipper, bar of soap
(bath size), toothbrush and six Pre-Sanctified Liturgy.
band aides. This is a perfect
family project, especially for
kids. You can also donate indi- ♦ March 8: Sunday of
vidual items in bulk, and we can Orthodoxy. Pot Luck
put the kits together for you.
Dinner following
Vespers.

♦ March 21: Women’s

Lenten Retreat
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY
March 8
Philoptochos to host a Pan-Orthodox Lenten Potluck Dinner
Ladies! We need everyone’s help. Plan to bring your favorite
Lenten covered dish for dinner, to be held following Vespers.
The Ladies of Philoptochos specialize in hospitality.

Thank you to all the women (and men!) who prepared beautiful Vasilopita for our
Annual Celebration benefiting St. Basil’s. And because of everyone’s contribution
Philoptochos raised over $10,000! Philoptochos is a part of
this important Holy
Trinity endeavor.
Purchase new shoes for a
boy or girl of any age and
bring to a box setup in
the Arthur L. Sarris
Community Center. This
community project will
continue throughout Lent.

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ST. BARBARA’S LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCEITY
Lenten retreat
Saturday, MARCH 21

Presvytera Eugenia Constantinou, Ph.D.

Professor of Biblical Studies and Early Christianity
University of San Diego
and
Ancient Faith Radio
A New Season for the Ancient Heart
I will lead her into the desert,
and speak to her heart. Hosea 2:14
From Antioch to Dallas: A Road through the Bible and the Life and Wisdom of the Fathers.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9 a.m. - Registration and Coffee

9:30 a.m. - Matins
9:45 a.m. - Introduction
10 a.m. - Presvytera Eugenia Constantinou
10:45 a.m. - Break
11 a.m. - Presentation and Questions
11:45 a.m. - Lunch
12:30 pm - Presvytera Eugenia Constantinou
1:30 pm - Break
1:45 pm - Presentation and Questions

Vespers immediately following presentation.

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 C A TE CH E T IC A L C o r n e r
Ecclesiastical Calendar
Come visit us!
Great Lent begins on March 2.
Godparent/Godchild Sunday, Before we know it, it will be Pascha,
celebrated this year on February
April 19. There are five Sundays in
15, was a truly wonderful inspiring
day. This was the second celebra- Great Lent, followed by Palm Sunday
tion of this wonderful event and and Holy Week. The time of Great
the CS hopes to continue to Lent requires reflection and personal
make this an annual event. Our discipline; a road that leads to spiri-
thanks to Chairman, Milton
tual growth and renewal. To benefit
Plomarity, and his very capable FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE GIRLS
committee for a job well done. the most from Great Lent, one needs
On Friday of Holy Week , April
17, - The Epitaphion Service - all to plan for the journey. This means
The Pre-Lenten period began on
February 8 with the first of many fifth grade girls are invited to dedicating time to prayer, fasting,
beautiful lessons offered to us by serve as the myrrh-bearing attending Lenten services, reading to
the Church. Many of the classes women. Please contact Beckie deepen our knowledge of the Faith,
will be studying these beautiful Pope and Christine Vergos for
and works of charity or almsgiving.
days and services and we urge information on manner of dress,
etc. The girls will need to arrive It may help to make entries in our
you to include your children as
at church at 6 p.m. and they will personal calendars to keep on track.
much as possible. Our Church
offers us many "golden opportu- be seated on the left hand tran- One date to put on your calendar
nities" to improve our Christian sept and will remain with their
now is the Saturday of Lazarus, April
lives and we should try to include teachers for the entire service.
11. This Feast is considered by many
our children as much as possi- On Holy Saturday evening, April
to be the beginning of Holy Week. It
ble. This is the only way that 18, the sixth grade girls will light
they will learn about our beauti- the congregation's candles at the commemorates Christ’s raising of his
ful Church traditions. Resurrection Service. They are to friend Lazarus from the dead. The
We encourage you to visit your meet their teachers at the Church Divine Liturgy on this Feast is a won-
children's classrooms, meet the at 10:30 p.m. They will be released derful time for all our Catechetical
teachers and observe what your back to the parents at the start of Students to be at Church. It is a
children are learning. It is truly the Divine Liturgy.
tradition at Holy Trinity to offer a
"eye-opening". Please don't hesi- Please see the teachers immedi- Lenten breakfast and then to prepare
tate to avail yourselves of this ately for specific instructions and
opportunity to personally see the palm crosses for Palm Sunday. It
sign up sheets for both these
what goes on in our classrooms. events. The teachers are hoping is not too early to plan to do this
for 100 percent participation! with your family. Mark your calendar
now and add this wonderful tradition
Let’s Increase our to your family’s traditions.
Vocabulary and Knowledge!!
March Feasts and Saints
On the first five Fridays of Great Lent, the Greek Orthodox Church
chants the “Salutations”, the Hairetismoi. “Haire” is the Greek word for “rejoice.” March 1 – Cheesefare and Forgiveness
Literally, the Hairetismoi are the “greetings.” In Modern Greek, we still use this Sunday
greeting when we say “Hairete!” Who is it that we greet? What event may have
been the inspiration for this greeting? The Hairetismoi are greetings to the Virgin
March 8 – Sunday of Orthodoxy, 1st
Mary. She was greeted by the Angel Gabriel with the words, “Haire, Keharito- Sunday of Lent; commemoration of
meni,” “Rejoice, highly favored one,” when he visited her to announce that she the restoration of
would give birth to Jesus. the Holy Icons in
Orthodox Worship;
The Service of the Hairetismoi to the Theotokos is chanted during the
Service of the Small Compline. The Canon of the Akathist, literally “no sitting,” is Catechetical Students
chanted. This beautiful poetry is divided into four sections. On the first four Fridays, process with their
a part is read. On the fifth Friday, the entire Akathist is read. Take time to icons during the
introduce your children to the richness of our Lenten traditions by attending the Divine Liturgy.
Friday night Hairetismoi. Your Lenten journey will be greatly enriched!

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 C A TE CH E T IC A L C o r n e r
Ecclesiastical Calendar
March Feasts and Saints
March 15 –
St. Gregory
Palamas, 2nd
Sunday of Lent
March 22 – Mid-point of
Great Lent; Veneration of
the Holy Cross;
3rd Sunday of Lent
March 29 – St.
John Climacus
(author of
The Divine
Ladder of
Ascent), 4th Sunday of Lent
Other Feast days in March
March 9 – 40 Martyrs of
Lake Sebaste
March 17 – Alexios, the Man
of God; Patrick, the
Enlightener of Ireland
March 25 – The Annunciation
of the
Theotokos,
one of the
12 Great
Feasts of the
Orthodox
Church;
Commemora-
tion of the
visit of Archangel Gabriel
to the Virgin Mary.
Gabriel announces to her
that she is to be the
Mother of God, the
Theotokos (Luke 1:26-38)
March 26 – Synaxis in honor
of the Archangel Gabriel
Andrew Dever wins
Do The Math Competition
A ndrew Dever, a student in our Catechetical
School, was the Grand Prize winner in the
kindergarten category in the Do the Math
competition sponsored by KERA Channel 13 televi-
sion.
The contest challenges participants to create word
problems illustrating how math is used in the real
world. Eighteen students from 16 North Texas
school districts, private schools and home-schools
were honored for their contributions at a special
awards ceremony at the KERA Studios on Tuesday,
January 13.
KERA received more than 600 submissions, which
were judged by a panel of educators.
As Grand Prize winner he received four tickets to
Six Flags. Andrew's picture will also appear in next
month's issue of Dallas Child magazine.
He is the son of Elysia Moschos and Jerry Dever
and brother of Alexandra. Grandparents are Tom
and Sophia Moschos.
MARCH BIBLE GUIDE
3/1 Sun Matins: Lk 24:1-12 Rom 13:11-14; 14:1-4 Mt 6:14-21
3/2 M Orth OT: Isa 1:1-20 Vesp OT1: Gen 1:1-13 Vesp OT2: Prov 1:1-20
3/3 T Orth OT: Isa 1:19-2:3 Vesp OT1: Gen 1:14-23 Vesp OT2: Prov 1:20-33
3/4 W Orth OT: Isa 2:3-11 Vesp OT1: Gen 1:24-2:3 Vesp OT2: Prov 2:1-22
3/5 Th Orth OT: Isa 2:11-21 Vesp OT1: Gen 2:4-19 Vesp OT2: Prov 3:1-18
3/6 F Orth OT: Isa 3:1-14 Vesp OT1: Gen 2:20-3:20 Vesp OT2: Prov 3:19-34
3/7 S 2 Tim 2:1-10 Mk 2:23-28; 3:1-5
3/8 Sun Matins: Lk 24:13-35 Heb 11:24-26, 32-40 Jn 1:43-51
3/9 M Heb 12:1-10 Mt 20:1-16
3/10 T Orth OT: Isa 5:7-16 Vesp OT1: Gen 4:8-15 Vesp OT2: Prov 5:1-15
3/11 W Orth OT: Isa 5:16-25 Vesp OT1: Gen 4:16-26 Vesp OT2: Prov 5:15-6:3
3/12 Th Orth OT: Isa 6:1-12 Vesp OT1: Gen 5:1-24 Vesp OT2: Prov 6:3-20
3/13 F Orth OT: Isa 7:1-14 Vesp OT1: Gen 5:32-6:8 Vesp OT2: Prov 6:20-7:1
3/14 S Heb 3:12-16 Mk 1:35-44
3/15 Sun Matins: Lk 24:36-53 Heb 1:10-14; 2:1-3 Mk 2:1-12
3/16 M Orth OT: Isa 8:13-9:7 Vesp OT1: Gen 6:9-22 Vesp OT2: Prov 8:1-21
3/17 T Orth OT: Isa 9:9-10:4 Vesp OT1: Gen 7:1-5 Vesp OT2: Prov 8:32-9:11
3/18 W Orth OT: Isa 10:12-20 Vesp OT1: Gen 7:6-9 Vesp OT2: Prov 9:12-18
3/19 Th Orth OT: Isa 11:10-12:2 Vesp OT1: Gen 7:11-8:3 Vesp OT2: Prov 10:1-22
3/20 F Orth OT: Isa 13:2-13 Vesp OT1: Gen 8:4-21 Vesp OT2: Prov 10:31-11:12
3/21 S Heb 10:32-38 Mk 2:14-17
3/22 Sun Matins: Jn 20:1-10 Heb 4:14-16; 5:1-6 Mk 8:34-38; 9:1
3/23 M Orth OT: Isa 14:24-32 Vesp OT1: Gen 8:21-9:7 Vesp OT2: Prov 11:19-12:6
3/24 T Orth OT: Isa 25:1-9 Vesp OT1: Gen 9:8-17 Vesp OT2: Prov 12:8-22
3/25 W Matins: Lk 1:39-49, 56 Heb 2:11-18 Lk 1:24-38
3/26 Th Orth OT: Isa 28:14-22 Vesp OT1: Gen 10:32-11:9 Vesp OT2: Prov 13:19-14:6
3/27 F Orth OT: Isa 29:13-23 Vesp OT1: Gen 12:1-7 Vesp OT2: Prov 14:15-26
3/28 S Heb 6:9-12 Mk 7:31-37
3/29 Sun Matins: Jn 20:11-18 Heb 6:13-20 Mk 9:17-31
3/30 M Orth OT: Isa 37:33-38:6 Vesp OT1: Gen 13:12-18 Vesp OT2: Prov 14:27-15:4
3/31 T Orth OT: Isa 40:18-31 Vesp OT1: Gen 15:1-15 Vesp OT2: Prov 15:7-19
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 ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Every year the Catechetical School holds the local St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival.
The purpose of the Oratorical Festival is to provide teenagers with an opportunity to learn, write,
and speak about their Orthodox Faith, Church and Heritage. This strengthens their understand-
ing and appreciation of their identity as Greek Orthodox Christians, and cultivates spiritual
growth and maturity. The overall Oratorical program is called an Oratorical Festival rather than a
contest to minimize the competitive spirit and emphasize a joyful learning experience. Since
1983 the Oratorical Festival has provided thousands of teenagers the opportunity to discover the
fullness of the Orthodox Faith!
Listed below are the topics, hints and bibliography for the Senior and Junior categories.
Parents are urged to encourage their teenagers to participate. The Catechetical School provides
assistance with reference materials and mentors to help the students in writing and delivering their speeches.
The local Oratorical Festival will be held at Holy Trinity on March 7 following Vespers. If you
have any questions or need assistance, please contact Milton Plomarity, Oratorical Festival
chairman, at (972) 239-4830.

Junior Division - Topics Grades 7 - 9 Suggested Resources (continued from Topic 2)

Topic 1 In his First Baptismal Instruction (ch. 44), St. John
Chrysostom writes, “You must act and deliberate in all things
with the knowledge that He is everywhere with you.” Discuss
how a Christian can remain aware of the presence of God in
his or her life.
Some directions your speech could take:
• In baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit. How do the fruits of
the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) help someone remain aware of
God’s presence?
• St. John Chrysostom uses the words “act and deliberate”: in
other words, your actions and thoughts ought to be oriented
toward God. In your daily activity, how is that possible?
• You, most likely, were baptized as a baby— unaware of
what was occurring. Revisit your baptism and reflect on its
importance for you today.
Suggested Resources
• Baptism and Chrismation. DVD. Greek Orthodox
Telecommunications, GOA of America.
• Anthony Coniaris. Sacred Symbols that Speak, vol. II.
Light and Life, 1987.
• St. John Chrysostom. Baptismal Instructions. Harkins, ed.
Newman Press, 1963. Ancient Christian Writers 31: pp. 40–41.
• Fr. Thomas Hopko. The Orthodox Faith, vol. IV: Spirituality.
OCA Dept of Religious Ed, 1998.
• Michael Keiser. A Beginner’s Guide to Spirituality: The
Orthodox Path to a Deeper Relationship with God. Conciliar
Press, 2007.
• Put on Christ: Baptism and Chrismation. CD-ROM. GOA of
America Dept of Religious Ed, 2000.
Topic 2 “I grieve and am pained that all people do not know
Paul as much as they ought to know him,” writes St. John
Chrysostom in his commentary on the epistle to the Romans.
Discuss aspects of the life and ministry of St. Paul that show
the importance and the need for the people of today to know
St. Paul.
Some directions your speech could take:
• Explore St. Paul’s conversion experience from a persecutor
of Christians to Christianity’s greatest missionary. What does
his conversion say about God’s forgiveness?
• Explore elements of St. Paul’s missionary activity in the Acts
of the Apostles. Explore one of his Epistles in the New Testa-
ment. In either case, are there themes or issues that are
important for Christians today?
• Anton Vrame. “A Year of St. Paul.” Praxis 8, no. 1 (Fall 2008).
• Fr. Thomas Hopko. The Orthodox Faith, vol. III: Bible and
Church History.
• OCA Dept of Religious Ed, 1998. See especially chapter 3.
• Loyola Press. “The Year of Saint Paul” Web site:
www.yearofsaintpaul.com.
Topic 3 The ancient Greek word “agon” or “agonas” was used
to describe athletic activities. It was also employed by early
Christians to describe the way a Christian should live. How
does the effort to live a Christian life resemble an athletic
activity?
Some directions your speech could take:
• Is Christian faith an individual event or a team sport? How is it
both?
• What does it take to be a successful athlete? What does it
take to be a successful Christian?
• How are practice (for the Christian “askesis”) and competition
related? Against whom does an athlete compete? Against
whom does a Christian compete? What is the prize that the
athlete and the Christian both seek?
Suggested Resources
• Michael Keiser. A Beginner’s Guide to Spirituality: The Ortho-
dox Path to a Deeper Relationship with God. Conciliar Press,
2007. See especially chapter 2, “Discipline and Training.”
• Fr. George Grube. What the Church Fathers Say About…
Light and Life, 2005.
Topic 4 St. John of Damascus wrote, “What the book does for
those who understand letters, the image does for the illiter-
ate” (Treatise 1, Against the iconoclasts). What is the proper rela-
tionship between the images one sees and the lifestyle one leads?
Some directions your speech could take:
• Images are not neutral. They communicate ideas, feelings, as
well as o information. They also carry with them the point of
view of their creator. What images do you surround yourself
and why do you admire them?
• How can images be forces for good? How can they be forces
for evil? How have images influenced historic events? How do
images influence the way you live your life?
• How are you an image (“icon”)?
Suggested Resources
• Anton Vrame. The Educating Icon. Holy Cross Orthodox
Press, 1998. See especially chapters 3 and 4.
• Constantine Cavarnos. The Icon: Its Spiritual Basis and Purpose.
The Institute for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, 1973.

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Junior Division - Topics (continued)
Topic 5 In November 1948, Archbishop Athenagoras of America
was elected Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and
enthroned in January 1949. Who was Patriarch Athenagoras
of Constantinople and what is his legacy to the Orthodox
Church and Christianity?
Some directions your speech could take:
• Interview someone who knew Archbishop and Patriarch
Athenagoras (Spyrou). What does he or she remember about
this very charismatic leader of the Orthodox Church?
• What were some of the challenges that Archbishop and
Patriarch Athenagoras faced in America and as Patriarch?
How did he face them?
• Patriarch Athenagoras opened up a relationship with the Roman
Catholic Church, after hundreds of years of no contact at all.
How has Christianity been affected by this historic breakthrough?
Suggested Resources
• George Papaioannou. From Mars Hill to Manhattan: The
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese under Patriarch Athenagoras I.
Light and Life, 1976.
• Anton Vrame. “Patriarch Athenagoras: A Witness of Orthodoxy.”
Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute Web site:
www.orthodoxinstitute.org/athenagoras.html.
• E. J. Stormon. Towards the Healing of Schism: The Sees of
Rome and Constantinople. Paulist Press, 1987.
Senior Division - Topics Grades 10 - 12
Topic 1 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for
teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in right-
eousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Discuss how reading the Bible
regularly can benefit a Christian today.
Some directions your speech could take:
• If you were teaching someone about the Bible, what would
you teach? What recommendations would you give about
incorporating the Bible in one’s life?
• How have you been influenced by certain stories or passages
from the Bible?
• In addition to the Bible, what other books, resources, and
activities are parts of your spiritual life?
Suggested Resources
• “The Bible: God’s Revelation to Man.” Orthodox Study Bible.
Thomas Nelson and St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox
Theology, 2008: pp. 1753–55.
• Fr. Stanley Harakas. Orthodox Christian Beliefs about the
Bible. Light and Life, 2003.
• Fr. Thomas Hopko. The Orthodox Faith, vol. III: Bible and
Church History. OCA Dept of Religious Ed, 1998. See ch. 1.
• Fr. Theodore Stylianopoulos. Bread for Life. Department of
Religious Education Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, 1980.
• Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware). “How to Read the Bible.”
Orthodox Study Bible. Thomas Nelson and St. Athanasius
Academy of Orthodox Theology, 2008: pp. 1757– 66.
Topic 2 “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that
God’s Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God’s temple,
God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy and that temple
you are” (1 Corinthians 3:16). How do you translate these
words of St. Paul into a lifestyle in view of society’s obsession
with totally different lifestyles?
Some directions your speech could take:
• The Book of Genesis (1:26) tells us that humanity is created
in the image and likeness of God. What does this say about
the way we treat our bodies?
• People wear certain brands to project a certain image of
themselves. How are these consistent and inconsistent with
Christian values?
Suggested Resources
• Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Way. St. Vladimir’s
Seminary Press, 1995. See especially ch 3, “God as Creator.”
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Suggested Resources (continued from Topic 2)
• Fr. George Grube. What the Church Fathers Say About… Light
and Life, 2005.
Topic 3 Jesus said, “It is easier for a camel to go through the
eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of
God” (Matthew 19:24). What is the appropriate attitude of a
Christian towards money and wealth?
Some directions your speech could take:
• The Orthodox Church, throughout its history, has taught that to
be a lover o of Christ, one must be a lover of humanity—a
philanthropist. How does having wealth make one more
responsible for others?
• The Bible has many passages about wealth and poverty. For
example: the parable of the widow’s offering (Mark 12); the
parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16); and the story of
Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5), to name just three. Ideas about
stewardship, tithing, and the jubilee, where all debts were
forgiven, can all be found in the Bible, too. Choose one of
these passages or ideas and explore how its teachings about
money and wealth are relevant today.
• Which is more important: having a career that earns a great
deal of money or one that is fulfilling? What is meant by the
term “vocation”?
Suggested Resources
• Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides. Christ at Work: Orthodox Christian
Perspectives on Vocation. Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 2006.
• St. John Chrysostom. On Wealth and Poverty. St. Vladimir’s
Seminary Press, 1997.
• Fr. George Grube. What the Church Fathers Say About… Light
and Life, 2005. See especially pp. 131–46.
Topic 4 Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in his recent book
Encountering the Mystery, writes, “[t]he freedom of God
determines and defines the freedom of humanity” (p. 126). In
what sense does the freedom of God determine and define the
freedom of humanity, and what are the practical consequences
of this connection?
Some directions your speech could take:
• How does the Patriarch’s statement fit with the American ideal
of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” from the Declaration
of Independence?
• What are the differences between free will and determinism?
Suggested Resources
• Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Way. St. Vladimir’s
Seminary Press, 1995. See ch 3, “God as Creator.”
• Fr. Stanley Harakas. Orthodox Christian Beliefs: Real Answers
to Real Questions from Real People. Light and Life, 2002. See
pp. 154–57.
• Fr. George Nicozisin. The Orthodox Church: A Well-Kept Secret.
See ch 22, “The Reformation Continues,” pp. 109–114.
Topic 5 “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put
my hope” (Psalm 130:5, LXX). In light of the entire text of
Psalm 130, what is hope and for what do Christians hope?
Some directions your speech could take:
• All people have hope. In which experiences is hope most
important to you? How can we avoid trivializing hope, like
when we hope that our favorite team wins a championship?
• Explore Psalm 130 verse by verse. How has this poem been
understood by its readers over the centuries? How is this
beautiful Psalm used in the life of the Orthodox Church? How
might it inspire Christians today?
Suggested Resources
• James L. Mays. Psalms. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary
for Teaching and Preaching. Westminster John Knox Press,
1994. See pp. 405–407.
• Artur Weiser. The Psalms: A Commentary. The Old Testament
Library. Westminster John Knox Press, 2000.
• Evie Zachariades Holmberg. Service of Vespers (Interlinear).
Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 1999. See p. 14.
Youth Ministries & Education
Greek Orthodox Youth Association Junior Orthodox Youth
JOY
Senior GOYA JOY Meeting
th th
9 - 12 Grade Wednesday, March 4
at 7 p.m. after Paraklesis
JUNIOR GOYA
7th - 8th Grade

GOYA meetings Orthodox Christian Fellowship

Wednesday, March 11
at 7 p.m. after Paraklesis OCF Bible Study at SMU
Wednesday, March 25
at 7 p.m. after Paraklesis Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Contact Fr. Conan Gill with questions: We meet in the “University Campus Ministries
Conan.gill@gmail.com Room” in the Student Activities Center on the
third floor of Hughes-Trigg Student Center.

GREEK SCHOOL NEWS

Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in Greek Language
The examinations for the Certificate of Proficiency in Greek Language,
organized by the Center for the Greek Language in Thessaloniki, by order of the
Greek Ministry of Education, will be held at Holy Trinity Greek School on May
13-14. The examinations will be both oral and written at four levels of difficulty.
The examination schedule is:
• Wednesday, May 13 morning First Level
• Wednesday, May 13 afternoon Second Level
• Thursday, May 14 morning Third Level
• Thursday, May 14 afternoon Fourth Level
The candidates must be at least 12 years old. The candidates are permitted to
participate and be examined on more than one level, if they choose.
Registration for the exam ends March 23.
Holy Trinity Greek School offers an intensive preparation course for students
wanting to take this exam. For more information and registration please contact
the Director of the Greek School, Efrosini Georgiadou at 972-618-1979
or e-mail: efrosini@peoplepc.com.

Three Hierarchs Celebration was a big success!

Our Greek School students Maria and Demitra Papakostas, Constantin
Reys, Ioanna and Demitra Meletis and Savvas Zingas spoke about the life
and work of the three Hierarchs to the entire congregation in the
Church, following the Divine Liturgy, on Sunday, January 25. They are
to be commended for their courage and confidence.

Independence Day Celebration

Greek Independence Day will be celebrated on Sunday, March 29, at
the ALS Community Center. The Greek School students have prepared a
wonderful program including songs, poems and a play. A Lenten lunch
will be served. Tickets will be sold on Sundays following Divine
Liturgy. Please support our Greek School by participating in this annual
event.

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Love for Learning
While observing the children at Holy Trinity
Academy, visions of my father flooded my
consciousness. From the time he came to
this country early in the last century until he
passed away three years ago, he was an
avid believer in education. My father had
his Bible and a dictionary with him at all
times and read both with deep intensity.
Even as a very young child my father
shared with me the insights he gained from
his readings. Since there was no Orthodox
Spotlight on HTA Teachers
Richard McBride – Pre-Kindergarten
“Mr. Mac” as he is lovingly known to
his students and his colleagues, came to
HTA during the fall of the 2007-08
school year. He is a hit with the Pre-
Kindergarten students at HTA- especially
with a classroom of seven lively boys!
He acquired his Texas teacher certifi-
cation in 2007. Richard grew up in Dallas
and graduated from Lakehill Preparatory
School in 1983. He received his Bachelor
of Arts from the University of Texas at
Dallas in 1990.
Before becoming a teacher, Richard
worked as a certified caseworker for the
homeless (City of Dallas), Texas CPS in-
vestigator and a licensed bail enforcement
agent. His teaching experience includes St.
Cecilia’s in Oak Cliff, Richardson Inde-
pendent School District and the Dallas
County Juvenile Detention Center.
Richard became Orthodox in 1994.
His parents, Richard and Martha
McBride, also attend Holy Trinity. His
dad helps at Divine Liturgy and his mom
is co-director of the Bookstore with Mary
Zotos. His sister, Alexandra Salazar,
teaches music part-time at HTA.
Richard is a talented chef and often
prepares tasty dishes when staff has “pot-
luck” meals. He oversaw the preparation
of the meal for the HTA Thanksgiving
Feast in November. He is a fine teacher
and an asset to our HTA Staff.
Cynthia Mixon - Physical Education
Cynthia Mixon, the Holy Trinity
Academy physical education teacher, has
always been passionate about athletics
and fitness.
While attending high school in Hous-
ton, she participated in every sport she
“had time for.” Cynthia attended Texas
Holy Trinity Academy
Christian school for me to attend, he
wanted to make certain that I was
grounded in the faith and had a love of
learning. To this day I follow the practice
that began so many years ago. Parents with
young children have a similar opportunity
today. HTA is a way that children at a very
early age can begin their faith journey. 13555 Hillcrest Road
“Jesus said: Let the little children come Dallas, TX 75240
to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such
is the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:14. Ph: 972-490-7060
Fax: 972-991-3424
Evelyn Freeman, Director
School Office Hours
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A&M University where she earned her Principal: Evelyn Freeman
bachelor’s degree. While there, she was a www.holytrinityacademy.com
player/coach for the TAMU Team Hand-
Email:
ball team. She was fortunate to get an
htaprincipal@holytrinityacademy.com
opportunity to train with the United
States Team Handball squad. “It was at
A&M that I discovered how rewarding
coaching can be, and so I coached girls
basketball and softballs teams when I was Holy Trinity Academy
younger,” she said. 2008-2009 School Year
“I later went to work at the City of Pre-School (2 yrs old by September 1)
College Station and unexpectedly stayed T/Th 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
for 22 years,” Cynthia said. “During that M/W/F 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
time I became interested in running. I ran Five Days M–F 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
in numerous local 5Ks and also ran three
Pre-School (3 yrs old by September 1)
marathons, including the Memphis Mara-
M/W/F 8:30 a.m. - Noon
thon where you get to listen to Elvis’
Five days M-F 8:30 a.m. - Noon
music throughout the race and get your
picture taken in front of Graceland. What Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old)
a fun race. I am still an avid runner and Five Days M–F 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
would like to run the Boston Marathon Kindergarten (5 years old )
someday.” Five Days M–F 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In 2003, Cynthia attended Texas
A&M University to acquire a master’s
degree in mathematics education. “I had HTA:
the desire and the opportunity to give Nationally Accredited
back to the community and pursue my
passions. I wanted to combine my love of
Lower School
sport and fitness with my interest in
mathematics,” said Cynthia. She tutors
Pre-School to 2nd Grade
middle school students in algebra and is Accepting applications for
currently working on a mathematics 2009-2010 school year
“story’s” project. Also, with obesity rates
in children at their highest ever in United
States history, Cynthia wanted to help “BOX TOPS
provide a quality fitness program for chil- FOR EDUCATION”
dren within the confines of a safe and Join HTA in saving Box Tops for
nurturing environment. (And she tries to
Education from your favorite prod-
sneak some math in there every chance ucts. Collect the tops and send/bring
she gets!) “I have been blessed, in that I them to the school office. Shop
have been able to do this at Holy Trinity online at Box Tops Marketplace and
Academy for the last three years. It is the school earns up to 8 percent
immensely rewarding to watch the chil- of qualifying purchases.
dren grow and mature both physically www.boxtops4education.com
and emotionally,” she concluded.
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100th Day Celebration Photos:

1 – Pierce Fisk (PreSchool 3) at dress up center
2 – Kindergarten students at dress up center
3 – Eleni Lagusis and Nicholas Christon (PreSchool 2)
4 – Pre-K at dress up center
5 – 100th Day of School Bulletin Board
6 – Opening ceremony of 100th day celebration
7 – Eleni Lagusis, Anastasia Fossey and Zander Limberakis
(PreSchool 2) making 100 snowball snowman

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 th
100 Day Celebration
Holy Trinity Academy students
found countless reasons to smile as
they celebrated the 100th day of
school on Thursday. To mark the
occasion, students and faculty
arrived at school in their paja-
mas. The students, ages two
through Kindergarten, counted
their way down a path of 100 steps
into a room filled with activities
and decorations all centered
around the number 100.
Students hardly seemed to notice
all of the mathematical lessons they were re-
ceiving as they decorated a gigantic snowman
with a hundred snowballs and participated in
a number of games and activities that involved
counting and sorting. Students even got a
sneaky vocabulary lesson as they learned what
A DAY IN THE
LIFE OF HTA…
January 6 – HTA students attended the Divine Lit-
urgy on the Feast of Theophany. They remained
for the Blessing of the Waters. They did a great
job sitting in Church for such a long time!
January 8 – Fr. Conan cut the Vasilopita prepared
by Christina Pappas. Our HTA tradition is to cut
the Vasilopita for staff and to send little Vasilo-
pitas (cupcakes with a coin in each) home with
each student. This was a “first” for Fr. Conan!
Our Director, Evelyn Freeman, got the coin.
January 28 – HTA closed because of the ice storm!
th
February 5 – Our 100 Day Celebration! We got
to wear our pajamas all day. Activities included
following the Hundred Foot Trail to the Alpha
room; singing 100 Day songs; counting to 100 in
Greek; 100 Day centers; and a 100 Snack made
with one carrot stick and two cucumber slices…
Form the numeral 100, and
then eat!!!
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it means to be a "century" old by playing
dress-up with wigs, canes, and oversized
clothes and shoes. The adorable re-
sults were met with eruptions of laughter
from students and teachers alike!
Prior to the celebration, students built
collections of 100 items for display in the
new HTA 100 Museum. From beans to
paper chains, this visually-captivating
display contains dozens of items to
help young learners understand the
concepts of weight and size.
February 13 – We celebrated St.
Valentine’s Day with classroom
parties. Students brought a card
for each of the students in our
school. Room parents provided
refreshments!
February 27 – We began the day with “Family
Chapel” at 8:30 a.m. We went over to the Alpha-
Delta rooms with our parents and enjoyed a
breakfast prepared by the Parent Club. After-
wards, we shopped at the Book Fair. Then, it
was time to go to class!!
Looking forward to. . .
March 1 - HTA Sunday with our Alumni as
guests and the HTA Alumni Choir; SCHOLASTIC
BOOK FAIR for the Parish and Coffee Hour,
sponsored by the HTA Parent Club
Spring Break – March 16 – 20
Divine Liturgy for the
Feast of the Annuniciation – We will sing
the national anthems of the United States and
Greece at the flag poles after Liturgy.
Pennies for Patients (Leukemia Society),
March 23 - April 10
 2009 Dance Practice Schedule
HOLY TRINITY SCHEDULE A
K-1st grade 12 noon to 12:30 p.m.

HELLENIC DANCERS
4-6th grade 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Adults 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

SCHEDULE B
2-3rd grade 12 noon to 12:45 p.m.
7-12th grade 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
HTHD News and Upcoming Events Adults 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Holy Trinity Hellenic Dancers had a very busy January and February.
PRACTICE DATES
Groups performed at several international festivals throughout the Dal- March 1 - Schedule A
las area. The group performed at Hamilton Park Elementary School in March 15 - Schedule B
Richardson, University Park Elementary School in University Park,
March 22 - Schedule A
Greenhill School in Addison, and Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving.
April 5 - Schedule B
HTHD is looking forward to its annual luncheon and recital, Sunday in April 26 - Schedule A & B
the Greek Village, on May 3. They will present dances from Serres, May 2 – Rehearsal time TBD
Rhodes, Naxos, Crete, Ikaria, Kalymnos, Thessalia, and Rebetiko. The May 3- Spring Recital
Kindergarten class will be performing dances to some fun children’s
“Paramethia.” It will be a show not to miss. Please mark your calendars August 2 - Schedule A
and come support HTHD. August 9 - Schedule B
August 16- Schedule A
August 23 - Schedule B
August 30 - Schedule A
September 6 - Schedule B
September 13 - Schedule A
September 20 - Schedule B
September 23 - Rehearsal on Festival Stage

(Continued from page 7)
HTHD performing at University Park Elementary School. Top row:
Frank Boardman, Boro Dedeitch, Virginia Dedeitch, Daniella Dedeitch,
James Teagarden, Katerina Rigolopoulos, Teresa Chantilis, Christopher
Horiates. Bottom row: Zoran Dedeitch, Floriana Boardman, Ana Kath-
ryn Thomas, Stavros Boardman, Constantine Boardman.
UP International Festival. Stavros Boardman, Floriana Boardman,
Constantine Boardman, Katerina Rigolopoulos, Ana Kathryn Thomas,
Zoran Dedeitch.
NTOM
(North Texas Orthodox Missions)
2009 Festival of Orthodoxy
tions. Responsibilities are shared by the members
of the planning committee. Holy Trinity has been
the host church for many of the events because
of the size of our Church and Community Center.
The NTOM Steering Committee representatives
from Holy Trinity are Diane Pappas, co-chair; Frs.
Christopher Constantinides and Fr. Conan Gill,
Clergy Advisors representing the Greek Orthodox
jurisdiction; Presv. Alexandra Poulos, corre-
sponding secretary; John Sallas, John Lucas and
Terry Hebert, committee members. Other juris-
dictions represented are the Orthodox Church of
America, the Antiochian Orthodox Church, and
the Russian Orthodox Church outside of Russia.
Eighteen Churches and Mission Churches are
currently involved in NTOM; the number is growing.
The next NTOM General meeting will be held
on May 5 at 7 p.m. at St. Maximus the Confessor
OCA, Denton. Anyone interested in learning
more about NTOM is welcome to attend. For
more information, check the website or email
Presvytera Alexandra: presvyalex@verizon.net.

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 From the Parish Council
On behalf of the recently elected Parish
Council, allow me to thank you for the
confidence you have placed in us to ad-
minister the affairs of the Parish. In an
effort to do so, we have established the fol-
lowing three main objectives which we
shall strive to achieve during our tenure:
Stewardship – By year-end 2010, com-
pletely meet or exceed the operational
monetary requirements of the Parish by
Stewardship contribution alone.
People – Create and encourage more,
and frequent Community fellowship op-
portunities and outreach programs, in
order to engage parishioners both so-
cially and spiritually.
Youth – Implement programs that
strengthen our youth, with grace and
faith in the knowledge of Jesus Christ
and His Church.
In this and subsequent issues, we will ex-
amine each of these objectives in detail.
This issue is dedicated to the 2009 Stew-
ardship Ministry:
2009 Stewardship Ministry
God deserves the ‘first fruits’ of our labor;
therefore, we must place Him first in our
lives when it comes to the Time, Talents
and Resources with which He has blessed
us. Responsible Stewardship depends upon
faith…faith, which shows itself through
our actions…actions, which display our
love for, and commitment to Christ.
To this end, and in keeping with its desire
to guide Holy Trinity toward financial
self-sufficiency, the Parish Council and the
Stewardship Ministry Team has revitalized
the Stewardship Program thus creating
opportunities for our Stewards to express
their commitment to Holy Trinity.
Undoubtedly, we must internally raise
the funds necessary to operate Holy
Trinity and provide for its flock. We
have historically relied heavily on the
Greek Food Festival to “bridge the gap”
in our operating budget from year to
year, and have been blessed that so many
attendees make this event successful
each year. What a wonderful opportunity
it would be for Holy Trinity to be able to
commit the annual net proceeds from the
Greek Food Festival toward more altruis-
tic purposes such as retiring our mortgage,
or enhancing our ability to contribute
funds toward the worthwhile domestic
and international ministries that we sup-
port…or providing substantial scholar-
ships for our youth…or underwriting
various special events for our spiritual
edification…all without dipping into
our operating fund!
The primary objective of the Stewardship
Program is to change how we view our
role as Stewards of Holy Trinity, and
determine how that viewpoint impacts
our individual Stewardship commit-
ment. The most significant modification
is to the long-held concept that Stew-
ardship is “renewable” each year. Be-
ginning this year, Stewardship will be
viewed as an Ongoing Commitment,
which mirrors the ongoing financial and
in-kind needs of the church. That is to
say, that this year, all current Stewards
will be sent a Stewardship profile,
which essentially recaps all Steward-
ship information obtained from last
year’s Stewardship Program.
Recipients will be asked to review the
information, and make any changes di-
rectly on the form. In addition to review-
ing the census information i.e. names
addresses, telephone numbers etc., Stew-
ards will be asked to prayerfully review
their 2008 level of financial commitment
for the year 2009. All Stewards will be
encouraged, but not mandated, to increase
their Stewardship commitment over
their Stewardship contributions from
2008. The Stewards, therefore, will have
the opportunity to make any corrections
to the information, and prayerfully
consider their level of giving.
All Stewards will be asked to simply re-
turn the verified and/or adjusted Steward-
ship Statement to the Parish office with
the return envelope provided. Returning
the Stewardship Statement to the Parish,
is the first step toward insuring mem-
bership in the Parish in good standing
status, a requirement to participate in
the voting process and General Assembly
Meetings.
A confirmation report encapsulating all
information will be sent to all Stewards
for their records. In the future, monthly
statements will continue to be sent to
each Stewardship Family as a reminder
that the financial needs of our Parish
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continue on, much like the financial
needs of our households that require our
attention and our willingness to meet our
financial obligations for those goods and
services for which we have committed.
This system allows the Parish to start out
the year with essentially the same number
of committed Stewards on file at the end
of the previous year. That means, instead
of the Stewardship Ministry Team spend-
ing traditionally at least half the New Year
re-enrolling the same people that we
ended the previous year with, we can
concentrate our efforts on personally
contacting the families who have not en-
rolled in the Stewardship Program in
more than a year.
The net result of the ongoing Stewardship
commitment program is that funds derived
from Stewardship are anticipated to in-
crease boldly, due to the suggested increased
pledge guideline, and from the fact that
the Stewardship Ministry Team will ex-
pend most of its efforts personally con-
tacting non-stewards by phone or in their
homes, to find out why they do not partici-
pate in this extremely important aspect of
Parish life to the best of their ability.
It is believed, that non-stewards will no
longer be invisible, or unreachable by the
Stewardship Team due to the size of their
numbers, and the time required renewing
existing Stewards. Finally, a new Stew-
ardship Pledge Card will be developed and
will be sent to those families who have not
responded to earlier efforts to contribute
to the Stewardship Ministry program
prior to starting our telephone and home
visitation program. This same Pledge Card
will be used to enroll new families to the
Parish into our Stewardship Program.
The objective of financial self sufficiency
is not beyond our reach…it is a matter of
prioritization from a spiritual perspec-
tive. It is a matter of action and faith.
Thank you for your continued support of
the Stewardship Ministry of Holy Trinity.
It is our fervent hope that you are richly
blessed in all areas of your life, and that
you may find it in your heart to help do
His work on this earth not just margin-
ally, but to the best of your abilities.
George Naftis
President, Parish Council
Stewardship
The Parish Council wishes to thank the stewards of Holy Trinity for their support
of our beloved parish in 2008 and your commitment in 2009.
Every member is asked to make a pledge toward your 2009 Stewardship.
Those listed in bold have already made a pledge for 2009.
If you have any questions, additions or corrections, please contact the church office.
This list is current as of February 17, 2009.

Ibraham Abukhdeir, Tony & Kathlyn Achilleos, Gerald & Popie Adams, Max & Matula Adams, Robert &
Corina Adler, Steven & Laura Afendis, Evagelos Agapios, Leo & Cia Alexander, Chris & Valerie
Alexandris, Eleni Alexandris, Christos Alexiou, Helen Amare & Gezae Mana, Andrew & Lyndi Anagnostis,
Constantine Anagnostis, Dimitrios Anagnostis, George & Toula Anagnostis, Alexa & Andrew Anderson,
Anna Anderson, Tommy & Tessie Anderson, Catheryne Angel, Barbara Antonakos, Ted & Pat Antoniou,
Louis & Karen Antos, George Arakelian & Tiffiny Pledger, Nicole & Anthony Aramoonie, Laurencio &
Monica Arroyo, Kroum & Elissaveta Arssov, George & Joy Artemis, Susan Ashley, Louie Asimakis,
Andy & Elaine Atalis, Anthe Atalis, Thomas Athanas, Gus Athas, Mary Athas, Sam Athas, Sophia Athas,
Stella Athas, Demetra Athens, John & Bonnie Athens, Paul G. & Melissa Athens, Sam Athens, Angie
Augustus, Mary Augustus, Tony & Tina Augustus, Phillip Aurentz, Vince & Phyllis Aurentz, Michel &
Irene Ayoub, Liuba Baban, John Babis & Chris Bradshaw, Angie Bagiackas, Andrew Baham, Wayne &
Linda Baham, Tsambika Bakiris, Noris & Juliette Balabanian, Andy & Pat Ballas, Thalia Banowsky,
Michael & Judy Bardis, Toula Barelos, Roger & Janeane Barone, Nicholas & Carol Caye Baxavanis,
Mohammad & Daniela Behzad, Ghideon & Nardos Bein, Fima Bellos, John & Mary Benson, Louis &
Penny Berman, Bill & Rhena Bernick, Nikolas & Deborah Bernitsas, Ken & Christine Biholar, Jim & Mary
Kay Bishop, Betty Bithos, Olga Bithos, Harry Bizios, Frank & Demetra Boardman, Irina Bocan-
Collins, Thad & Kathryn Bonduris, Jim & Georgia Bonney, Alexander Booras, Tom & Beth Bouchlas,
Stanley H. & Demetra Boulas, Dean & Claudia Bouras, Gloria Bouras, John & Elizabeth Boyd, Sue Briwa,
Chrisanthy Brockles, Bob Brousseau, Robert & Nancy Brown, Lee & Florence Buehrer, Bill & Holly
Callis, Kelly & Valerie Cameron, Sam & Shari Campise, Alexandria Canelakes, Chris & Lorena
Canellos, Steve & Joanne Canellos, Michael & Georgiana Cano, Peter Caporal, George Carayan-
nopoulos, Leon & Mary Carayannopoulos, Nicolas & Maria Carayannopoulos, Anne-Marie Cariotis,
Helen Carnegis, Tatyana Carrington, Penelope Carson, Mary & Mike Carter, Peg Catis, George & Mirela
Ceku, Angelo & Teresa Chantilis, Angelo & Zoe Chantilis, Maria Chantly, Jim Chappel, Dimitri
Charalambopoulos, Thomas Charalambopoulos, Angelos Chatas, Stephanie Chininis, Andrew & Maria
Chobany, Andy & Froso Chrissikos, Nick Chrissikos, Theo Chrissikos, George & Athina Christ, Stephanie
Christ, George & Angela Christon, Irene Christon, James P. & Pamela Christon, John & Maria
Christon, Doris Chrones, Damon & Julie Chronis, Nicholas & Kristie Cimino, George & Kris Clift, Nike
& Michael Clow, Bogdan & Stephanie Colesiu, Gary & Penne Collett, Tom & Kris Condos,
Christopher & Angie Constantinides, Maria Constantatos Corley, Paul & Harriet Coroneos, Russell &
Vangela Cosby, Cosmas & Lorraine Cosmopoulos, Matthew & Angela Costarakis, Celia Denise
Costas, Mary Costas, Peter & Tammy Costas, Sophia Costopoulos, Susan Costopoulos, Michael & Eleni
Crimmins, Lucia Cristescu, Kenneth Crumbley & Carol Kapuranis-Crumbley, Robert Currie, Ray & Rachel
Dai, Ted Dameris, Marios & Anna Damianides, Tatiana Darcy, Nia Dareos, Jo-Ann Davidovich, Boro &
Virginia Dedeitch, Steven & Mersine Defterios, Annette Dempsey, Menelike Deresse, Jerry Dever &
Elysia Moschos, Venus Diamond, Jim Dimoff, Nick & Julia Dimoulakis, George & Fidelma Dixie, Nick
& Donna Dixie, Anna Djinis, Marina Djinis, William & Marie Dobson, Betty Dollins, James & Sheila
Dolmas, Jennie Donzell, Dimitri & Helen Dousis, Doyle & Lauri Dunn, Brian & Elizabeth Dunne, Ralph
& Helen Durham, Michael & Arnett Dyke, Jeremy & Gena Edwards, Takis & Tracy Eleftheriou, Dino &
Cleo Eliopoulos, Casey & Elayna Erick, Bernhard Everson, Jon & Haidi Ewing, Sam & Maggie Fanous,
John Faxon, Matthew & Brooke Fossey, Fred & Marsha Foster, Lilly Fotopoulos, Thomas Foukas, Chris

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 Stewardship
The Parish Council wishes to thank our 2008 stewards.
Those listed in bold have already made a pledge for 2009.
If you have any questions, additions or corrections, please contact the church office.
This list is current as of February 17, 2009.

& Christi Fox, Ellena Fox, John & Daphne Fox, George & Beverly Fox, Tom & Athena Fox, Timothy
& Dana Frampton, Ioannis & Elizabeth Frantzikinakis, Evelyn Freeman, Mark & Amelia Fritz, Mary
Galanis, Vickie Galanis, Victor Galanis, Athanasios & Dayna Galiopoulos, Marvin & Christine Garrett,
Gary & Diana Gaskill, Thanasi & Vikki Georgalis, Tim & Martha Georgelas, Thales & Julia
Georgiou, David Ghebremariam & Saba Alazar, George & Maria Gianacakes, Conan & Stephanie Gill,
John & Christa Glavas, Andrew & Carmen Gourgourakis, Jim & Sue Gragg, Chris & Popi Grendas,
Pavlos & Sally Guiatas, Lombro Gurnas, Michael & Rosie Habte, Girmay Habtemariam & Freweini
Teame, Ted & Jill Hamilton, Joseph & Ivanna Harding, Helen Harper, George & Laura Harris, Brent
& Sophia Harvey, Jeff & Andrea Harvey, Terry & Nancy Hebert, Christina Hochleutner, Bertha Hodges,
Josephine Hodges, Shirley Jo 'Dodie' Hodges-Melton, Gregory & Sofia Hohnholt, Anthea Holley,
Jimmy & Elizabeth Horiates, Jimmy Hronas, Peter Hronas, Daniel & Angela Husted, Andrew & Marti
Iatridis, Dimitrios Ioannides & Lisa McLeod, Konstantino Ioannidis, Alexia Isaak, Shane & Katina Jaeger,
Robert & Eugenia Jameson, Mary Janavaris, James & Susan J. Jennings, Helen Johnson, Lane Johnson,
Stephen Johnson, Todd & Georgia Johnson, Paul & Apryl Jolas, Michael & Antonia Jones, Akis &
Joanne Jordanou, Angelo & Irene Kalantzis, Peter & Sue Kampas, Helen Kanelos, William Kanelos,
Eleni Kaperonis, George & Glenda Karahal, Bill Karahal, Billy Karant, George Karayiannakis, Gus
Karey, Spiro & Nina Karigan, Ioannis & Christina Karmis, Steve & Margaret Karnavas, Antonia
Karounos, JoAnn Karounos, Sam & Rosie Kartalis, Bill & Sofia Kartsotis, John Karvouniaris, Gus &
Evelyn Katsigris, Tony & Teresa Katsulos, Jimmy & Chris Kazanas, Katherine Kazanas, Patrick & Maria
Kelly, Gaylord & Betsy King, Christine King, James & Diane Kiriakos, Paul & Laura Kolostroubis,
Zoi Kondis, Gregory & Nina Konstans, Stephen & Joy Konstans, Sondra Konstans-Matthews,
Konstantinos & Anna Koroneos, Arthur & Carol Kostaras, Evans Kostas, Gus & Irma Kostas, John &
Sandra Kostibas, Harry & Leslie Kourlis, Phoebus & Helen Koutras, Chris & Becka Kouvelis, Peter &
Hilda Kouvelis, James Kraker, Harriet Kritselis, Ron & Julie Kuhn, Nick Kumpuris, Petros & Linda
Kyprios, Richard & Sharon LaBarge, Bill & Andrea Lagusis, George & Helen Lagusis, James & Maria
Laham, Demetrios & Maria Lahiri, Thomas & Tammy Lahutsky, Gus Lakis, Mary Lakis, Tassos &
Donna Lalangas, Mary Lambert, Bill & Soula Lane, David & Patricia Lang, Carl & Soula Lanier,
John & Jenny Lanier, Mika Lanier, Brett & Elizabeth Lansing, Angelo Laros, Matt Lawson & Becky
Antos, Andrew & Laura Lazaris, Edmund & Bernadette Leach, Andrew LeBrecht & Christina Sudkamp-
LeBrecht, Martin & Betty LeBrecht, Mary LeBrecht, Anthony & Barbara Lekkos, Timothy Leonakis,
Alexandra Liberis, Evangelos Lilas, Anthony & Maria Limberakis, John & Starla Limberakis, John &
Stephanie LoGalbo, Philip & Demetria Loizou, Ernie & Nancy Lontos, Jimmie Lontos, Edd Lovell,
Cynthia Lucas, Ethel Lucas, John & Cathy Lucas, John Lymberopoulos, Timothy & Effie Lyons,
Sean & Chroi MacAnAirchinnigh, Tom Maglaras, Vali Maglaras, Nick & Efrosini Georgiadou Makrides,
Elias & Katherine Makris, Constantine & Ann Malemes, George & Politimi Maniatis, Vasiliki Maniatis,
John & Mary Manos, Peter & Libby Manos, Alexi Mantas, Michael & Mary Mantas, Thanasi Mantas,
Amalia Mantzuranis, Chris & Genny Mantzuranis, Tony Mantzuranis, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Manuel,
Maine Maria, Angeliki Marks, Gary & Jennifer Maroulis, David & Marilyn Martin, Constantine & Ann
Mathas, Tom & Pam Mattingly, Charles Mauzy, Antonios & Paula Mavridis, Kostas & Janice Mavrikos,
Kyriacos Mavrokordatos, Pete & Lucy Mavrokordatos, Todd & Gia McAllister, Rick & Martha
McBride, Richard McBride, Heath & Chrissy McCullough, Keith & Callie McDole, Jane McIntire, Stathis
& Artemis Meletis, Anastasia Melios, Grace Melios, Lowery Metts & Maria Halkias, Christopher &
Mina Michael, George & Liz Michael, Jason & Alisa Michaelides, Themy Michaelides, Demetra

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Stewardship
The Parish Council wishes to thank our 2008 stewards.
Those listed in bold have already made a pledge for 2009.
If you have any questions, additions or corrections, please contact the church office.
This list is current as of February 17, 2009.

Michalopulos, Joanna Michalopulos, Frank & Maryann Mihalopoulos, Frank T. & Julia Mihalopoulos, Gus
& Toula Mihalopoulos, John & Katie Mihalopoulos, Pagona Mihos, Sammey Mihos, Sophia Mihos, Ray
& Jane Miles, Costas Milios, Mary Miller, Virginia Miller, Deno & Sophie Milo, Adil & Thespina
Mina, Penny Mina, Pat & Angeliki Miner, Cynthia Missirlis, Helen Mitchakes, Michael & Maria
Molett, Ramona Molina, Kristina Morariu, Terry & Christina Moros, James & Reena Morris,
George & Patty Mougridis, Adam & Barbara Moysaenko, Nicholas & Elizabeth Muros, George &
Katherine Naftis, Matthew & Megan Naftis, Arthur Nahatis, Takis Nahatis, Nikki Nanos, Nellie Nayfa,
Tom Negusse & Bibi Kiflezion, Kevin & Nunu Nelson, Rosemary Nelson, Lawrence & Georgia Kostas
Nichols, John Nickolas, Valentin & Elena Nicolae, Toni Nicolaou, Jim & Katherine Nicolaou, Irene
Nicolaou, Kim & Terri Nikolis, George & Vickie Nikolopoulos, Mary Nikolopoulos, Pete & Anteopy
Nikolopoulos, Sam Nikolopoulos, Nikolay Nikolov & Jenia Nikolova, Michael & Beth Nikopoulos,
Constance Nixon, Ryan Obermeier, Fred & Estelle Odell, Robert & Therese Ogle, Brian & Stathia Orwig,
Deacon Mark & Thea Pakes, Steven & Nancy Pakes, Ted & Anne Palles, George & Beverly Palmer,
Jules & Stephanie Palmer, Dionysia Panagoulis, Bill & Authoula Panos, Eddie & Tracy Panousieris,
Angie Pantaze, Diamond Pantaze, Thero Pantaze, Isabelle Papadimitriou, Georgia Papageorge, John &
Natalie Papaila, Achilleas & Sheila Papakostas, Louie Papaliodis, Panos & Sandy Papamichalis, Leeo &
Aphrodite Papanickolaou, Fotis & Litsa Papanicolaou, Ioannis & Martha Papantonopoulos, Harry & Kally
Papas, Vasilios & Angela Papas, Angelo Papaspirou, Arthur & Dawn Papathanasiou, Dimitri & Eleni
Papathanasiou, Pavlos & Deborah Papathanasiou, Torey & Robin Papathanasiou, John & Wendy
Papazoglou, George & Vickie Papilaris, Philip & Kathy Pappadopoulos, Angel Pappas, Antigoni Pappas,
Charles & Christina Pappas, Diane Pappas, Genevieve Pappas, Helen Pappas, Stephanie Pappas,
Mike & Maria Parides, Jason & Alexandria Paris, Angelo & Dena Parker, Phillip & Maria Patitsas,
Gloria Patrinos, Hrisanthe Patts, Nick Patts, Chris Paul, Angela Paulos, Sam & Aphrodite Paulos,
Jason & Blair Paulson, Steve & Michelle Pearson, John & Kim Peet, Michael & Carolyn Penaluna,
Helen Peroulas, Elpis Peters, George Peters, Nick Peters, Vicki & Warren Petersen, Lief & Christie Peterson,
Michael & Caroline Petridis, Alex & Sofia Petropoulos, Kerry Petropoulos, Pete & Lindsey Petropoulos,
George & Renee Pezoulas, Rich & Diane Pittman, Jon & Sandra Pleasant, Milton & Susie Plomarity,
Katina Politz, Chris & Laura Pontikes, Michael & Bettina Pontikes, Scott & Julie Pontikes, Robert &
Beckie Pope, Laurie Poulakos, Presv. Alexandra Poulos, George & Deana Prokos, Angeline Psalidas,
Michael & Bridget Psaromatis, Nessim Rafael, Litsa Ralli, Demetrios & Constance Raptis, Lily Razzuk,
Robert & Christine Reedy, Dimitri & Tassi Reppas, Julia Reynolds, Joann Rigas, Ari & Pamela Rigopoulos,
Michael & Dimitra Robles, Miguel Romero & Nancy Gannon, Michael Rulli, Michaela Salceanu,
Adriano & Eleni Salicru, Lynne Salivaras, John Sallas, Peter Salonikidis, John & Joanne Samaras,
Michael & Paula Sanborn, Michael & Vicki Saponjic, Chris Sarakatsannis, Arthur & Linda Sarris, Farzin
& Maria Satari, Nicholas Saxiones, Jason & Brenda Sayegh, Jon & Katie Schadow, Richard & Yvonne
Schifelbein, Matthew & Maria Schindel, Pana Schott, John Scopas, Gordon & Connie Seelhorst, Anastasia
Semos, Victoria Semos, Konstantin Sermyagin, Daniel Shaheen, Clint & Mary Sharpley, Panos & Susan
Shiakolas, Stanley & Janine Shinn, Gene & Anda Shorba, Basil & Helen Shropulos, George & Millie
Shropulos, Basil & Ann Sideris, Dino Sideris, Dino & Wendy Sideris, George & Janelle Sideris, George
& Pam Sideris, Harry & Tina Sideris, Katerina Sideris, John & Georgia Sigalos, Chris & Laura Siros,
John & Jeannie Skaras, Steven & Dori Smallwood, Hellen Smith, John & Jacqueline Smith, Dean &
Constance Smyros, Anastasios Sotiropoulos & Catherine Karni-Sotiropoulos, Michael & Jana Soulakis,
Mike & Donna Soulakis, Lea Spahis, Mike & Joanna Spahis, Helen Spaliaras, Dino & Paula Sparto,

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The Parish Council wishes to thank our 2008 stewards.
Those listed in bold have already made a pledge for 2009.
If you have any questions, additions or corrections, please contact the church office.
This list is current as of February 17, 2009.

Perry & Patricia Speros, George & Dimitra Spiliotis, Anthony Spyropoulos, John & Mary Spyropoulos,
Trey & Melissa Spyropoulos, Mark & Cindy Stachiw, Steven & Barbara Stamas, Steve & Jane Stathas,
Sophia Stavron, Daniel & Hariclia Steiber, Michael & Vanessa Stevens, Anastasia Stewart, DeShawn
& Semien Stewart, Henry & Tasia Stover, Paul & Jennifer Stover, Maria Strattin, Andy & Maria
Stylianou, Kerry & Katina Tassopoulos, Jim Tassos, Emmanuel & Maryann Tatakis, Mark & Sandra
Taylor, Christina Teagarden, Harold & Niki Teagarden, Alem & Berhane Tekle, Venetia Telios, Theo
& Lorin Theodosiou, John & Mary Theophilou, Dwaine & Irene Thomas, Harry & Sandra Thomas,
James & Stacie Thomas, Jim & Katina Thornton, Mary Helen Tishlias, Michael & Nicole Tishlias,
Harry & Christine Tomasides, Katrina Tomkus, Timothy & Paula Townsend, Helen Trapalis, Mary Ann
Trapalis, Rene Treanor, George & Bella Trilikis, George & Myra Tsamis, Gebre Tseggay & Lemlem
Habtegiorgis, Bill & Letta Tsevoukas, Elias & Dora Tsevoukas, James Tsevoukas, Christine Tsichlis, Bill
& Priscilla Tsougarakis, Steve & Vivian Unger, Alex & Marci Vantarakis, Georgios & Anna Vastardis,
Joanna Vatsis, Lena Vatsures, Peter Vatsures, Mike Vaughan, Bill & Stavroula Velis, Deno & Angelina
Velis, Jimmy & Vickie Velis, John & Olga Velis, Sam & Christina Velis, Vassile Velis, Tom Velon,
Charlie & Carolyn Venetis, Dimitri & Christine Vergos, Spiros & Kathy Vergos, Clea Verven, Stephen
& Mary Villanueva, Albert Villegas, Mitchell & Pella Visnick, Alin & Semida Voicu, George & Gloria
Vomvoris, Peter Vouras, Colin & Paula Walsh, Chris & Sacha Warren, Geary & Sophia Watkins, Gedai
& Medhin Weldai, Carol Wellington, Michael & Holly West, Myra Wherry, Paula & Alex Whitman,
Gene & Penny Wiggs, Georgia Wilke, Kelly Wilson, Steven & Mary Wininger, Sharlene Woods,
Lance & Angie Wright, Steven & Ophelia Wu, Basil & Elaine Xeros, Chris & Katina Xeros, Constantine
Xeros, Dean & Deanna Xeros, Diana Yalmaz, Tina Yampanis, Helen Yampanis, Harry & Popy Yianitsas,
Barry & Nicki Young, Kyriacos & Spyroula Zachariades, Bill & Georgia Zaemes, Peter & Stephanie
Zafiridis, Siavash & Vassilikie Zahedi, Erika Zanders, George Zarafonetis, Nick & Lisa Zarafonetis,
Christine Zarras, Georgia Zarras, James & Stella Zemanek, Ogubai Zere & Mehret Kidane-Zere, Nick &
Georgia Zikos, Anna Zissis, John & Raquel Zotos, Nick & Mary Zotos, Helen Zournas, Frank &
Evangelia Zoys, George Zoys, Helen Zoys, Timothy Zoys, Alex Zygouras, George & Maria Zygouras,
Pamela Zygouras

Why do we give to support the Church? A question perhaps

which is often thought, but not as frequently asked. Most say we
must give to support the Church, pay the utilities, maintenance, and
salaries. This is why we give.

The truthful reality, however, is that we give because we must

give. We need the Church, the source of our life in Christ, the
vehicle of our salvation. It is who we are as Christians. We give
because we need the Church. The Church does not need us.

During the past 2,000 years, earthly empires lasting centuries have risen to unbelievably
powerful heights and fallen. The Church is still there, has been, and will be, with or
without us. By the activity of the grace of the Holy Spirit, the Church will always exist.

Christ is the light of the world. We are stewards of His Light. A life of prayer, fasting and
participation in the sacramental life of the Church are sources of Light for each Christian.
When we give to our Church, we allow the Light of Christ to reflect!

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Financial Update

STEWARDSHIP & FINANCIAL REPORT

DECEMBER 2008 JANUARY 2009
Actual Budget Actual Budget

Stewardship 108,102 132,612 52,241 58,000

Total Receipts 142,072 153,192 59,071 63,580
Expenditures -28,832 92,251 80,570 83,335
(Negative total due to forgiveness of Archdiocese Commitment)

2008 YEAR END TOTALS

Actual Budget
Stewardship 634,903 799,612
Total Receipts 1,019,239 1,238,892
Expenses 1,144,506 1,238,892

Endowment Funds Balances

Close of January
Permanent Endowment Fund 74,907
Accumulates funds for any unforeseen non-budgeted maintenance expense or
budget shortfalls not covered by our General Operating Fund
Poor & Seminary Fund 71,869
Provides funds for charity work and matters relating to Holy Cross Seminary
Rev. Peter Bithos Scholarship Fund 45,865
Provides scholarships to eligible theological students
Nikolopoulos Greek School Fund 55,007
Established to encourage and reward students who want to learn the Greek language and/or
pursue Hellenic studies offered at the university level.
Kumpuris Epitaphio Flowers Fund 19,776
Established to offset the cost of flowers to decorate the Epitaphio for Pascha

Designated Funds Balances

Benevolence Fund 8,769
Provides funds for assistance to needy families and individuals within our church community,
in the larger Dallas area, and around the world.
Building Fund 63,025
Provides funds for capital improvements, purchase of additional property, construction of
additional buildings, or major repairs to facilities.
Canellos Fund 40,961
Provides funds to be utilized for future sports fields for the Church.
Iconography Fund 20,194
Provides funds for expenses related to additional iconography inside and outside of the
Sanctuary.
Loan Balances
Equity Loan Balance 708,463
Operating Loan Balance 330,000
Cemetery Plots Loan 250,000

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 Ekfonesis Ekfonesis Ekfonesis Prosforo Recipe
Advertise in EKFONESIS! Please consider baking a few loaves of this special Altar bread
⅛ page: $150 which is a necessity in the celebration of our Liturgical life.
¼ page: $250 The Prosforo recipe is:
½ page: $400 5 cups of flour sifted
Back ½ cover $500 1-1/2 cups warm water
Ekfonesis editor has the right to approve copy 2 cakes of yeast
and content for publication.
1 teaspoon of salt
Sponsorship for each issue is also available
Religious seal (sfrangitha)
at $1,500 per issue and the donor will be
prominently acknowledged. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sifted flour and salt and knead until
th smooth. Place in bowl, cover and let rise. When double in size, knead
Copy and payment due on the 5 of the month,
prior to the publication issue. again. Then divide dough in half and put in cake pans that have been

Payment policies: floured only (no grease). Dip seal in flour and stamp bread, leaving
• Full payment due with copy stamp on until bread is ready to bake. Let rise, remove seal and bake for
• 3 issue minimum commitment. about 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
• One issue free with 6 issue commitment
(6 issues of ads for the price of 5 issues)
KOLIVA Reminder
For more info, call the Church office 972-991-1166 Families are encouraged to bring Koliva for their loved ones;
Advertise in EKFONESIS! however, if it is desired, the Church will provide Koliva for a
charge of $150. The charge will be the same for both the
Ekfonesis EKFONESIS ekfonesis Saturday & Sunday service.

Parish Council Committees

Committee Chairperson or Liaison
First Saturday
Catechetical School Christopher Canellos

Choir Kim Nikolis

in Lent
Fr. Christopher &
Ecclesiastical Julian the Apostate, knowing
Dimitrios Horiates
that the Christians purify
Facilities Property themselves by fasting most of
Frank Mihalopoulos
Maintenance all during the first week of the
Finance Executive Committee Fast -- which is why we call it
Clean Week -- planned to
Charles & Christina Pappas defile them especially at that
Greek Festival 2009 Ari & Pamela Rigopoulos time. Therefore he secretly
and Mark & Amelia Fritz commanded that during those
Greek School Nicolas Carayannopoulos days the markets be filled with
foods that had been defiled
Holy Trinity Academy Elayna Erick with the blood of animals
offered in sacrifice to idols. But
Outreach & Missions by divine command the Martyr Theodore appeared during sleep to
Max Adams Eudoxius, then Archbishop of Constantinople. The Saint revealed to
( NTOM)
Steven Pakes & him the tyrant's plan, then told him to call the faithful together im-
Stewardship mediately on Monday morning and prevent them from purchasing
Harry Tomasides
those foods, but rather to make kollyva to supply their needs. The
Welfare & Sick Nick Peters bishop asked what kollyva might be, and the Saint answered, "Kollyva
Michael Gefteas & is what we call boiled wheat in Euchaita." Thus, the purpose of the
Welcoming Apostate was brought to nought, and the pious people who were
Harry Papas
preserved undefiled for the whole of Clean Week, rendered thanks to
Youth Ministry Fr. Conan & Stephen Konstans the Martyr on this Saturday, and celebrated his commemoration with
kollyva. These things took place in 362. Wherefore, the Church keeps
Fountain Project Frank Mihalopoulos this commemoration each year to the glory of God and the honour of
2009 Metropolis Connie Mathas & the Martyr.
Clergy Laity Monica Arroyo
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
13555 Hillcrest Road
Dallas, Texas 75240-5412

2009 Greek Food Festival

“A Tribute to the GENERATIONS”
This year the Greek Food Festival will carry a theme of “A Tribute to the Generations,” where we will honor and recognize all
those families and individuals who have served our community through their works at the Festival for so many years.

We wish to honor the leaders of the past, as we celebrate the families of today and look toward the future leaders of tomorrow.

Special recognition will be given to the past Festival and Premiere / Preview Night Chairmen.

Please share with us photos, stories, and memories of

your family’s participation in the Festival over the years.

Parishioners may submit information

by the following methods:
™ Dropping off information at the Church office
™ Sending an E-Mail to: gffchairs2009@hotmail.com
™ Calling Pamela Rigopoulos at( 817) 371-8820
Thanks and with your help we look forward to a wonderful 2009 Festival!
Your 2009 Greek Food Festival of Dallas | Chair-Team Contact Info
Amelia & Mark Fritz (214) 890-0384 [H]
Christina & Charles Pappas (214) 553-9485 [H]
Pamela & Ari Rigopoulos (817) 421-7350 [H]
Festival Chair’s Shared E-Mail: gffchairs2009@hotmail.com

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