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

The Voice

Inside this Issue:

Pentecost.......................................... 1

Brass Restoration Project................. 3

Scholarship Recipients...................... 3

President’s Message......................... 4

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

Good Friday...................................... 6

Church Organizations....................... 8

AHEPA Family Convention................ 10

Roof Repair Update.......................... 10

Parish Announcements.................... 10

Stewardship Message....................... 11

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

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

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

Saturday of the Souls........................ 16

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Volume : 14 Number : 6 Month : June 2014

Pentecost: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

In the Old Testament Pentecost was the feast which occurred fifty days after Pass-over. As the passover feast celebrated the exodus of the Israelites from the slavery of Egypt, so Pentecost celebrated God’s gift of the ten commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai.

In the new covenant of the Messiah, the

Passover event takes on its new meaning

as the celebration of Christ’s death and

resurrection, the “exodus” of men from

this sinful world to the Kingdom of God.

And in the New Testament as well, the

Pentecostal feast is fulfilled and made new

by the coming of the “new law,” the de-

scent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples

of Christ.

When the day of Pentecost had come they

were all together in one place. And sud-

denly a sound came from heaven like the

rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the

house where they were sitting. And there

appeared to them tongues as of fire, dis-

tributed as resting upon each one of them.

And they were all filled with the Holy

Spirit… (Acts 2:1-4).

The Holy Spirit that Christ had promised to

his disciples came on the day of Pentecost

(Jn 14:26, 15:26; Lk 24:49; Acts 1:5). The

apostles received “the power from on

high,” and they began to preach and bear

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40th Annual PANEGYRI!

June 27,28 & 29

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witness to Jesus as the risen Christ, the King and the Lord. This moment has traditionally been called the birthday of the

Church.

In the liturgical services of the feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit is celebrated together with the full revelation

of the divine Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The fulness of the Godhead is manifested with the Spirit’s coming to man,

and the Church hymns celebrate this manifestation as the final act of God’s self-disclosure and self-donation to the world of

His creation. For this reason Pentecost Sunday is also called Trinity Day in the Orthodox tradition. Often on this day the icon of

the Holy Trinity—particularly that of the three angelic figures who appeared to Abraham, the forefather of the Christian faith -

is placed in the center of the church. This icon is used with the traditional icon of Pentecost which shows the tongues of fire

hovering over Mary and the Twelve Apostles, the original prototype of the Church, who are themselves sitting in unity sur-

rounding a symbolic image of “cosmos,” the world.

On Pentecost we have the final fulfillment of the mission of Jesus Christ and the first beginning of the messianic age of the

Kingdom of God mystically present in this world in the Church of the Messiah. For this reason the fiftieth day stands as the

beginning of the era which is beyond the limitations of this world, fifty being that number which stands for eternal and heav-

enly fulfillment in Jewish and Christian mystical piety: seven times seven, plus one.

Thus, Pentecost is called an apocalyptic day, which means the day of final revelation. It is also called an eschatological day,

which means the day of the final and perfect end (in Greek eschaton which means the end). For when the Messiah comes and

the Lord’s Day is at hand, the “last days” are inaugurated in which “God declares:... I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh.”

This is the ancient prophecy to which the Apostle Peter refers in the first sermon of the Christian Church which was preached

on the first Sunday of Pentecost (Acts 2: 1 7; Joel 2: 28-32).

Once again it must be noted that the feast of Pentecost is not simply the celebration of an event which took place centuries

ago. It is the celebration of what must happen and does happen to us in the Church today. We all have died and risen with the

Messiah-King, and we all have received his Most Holy Spirit. We are the “temples of the Holy Spirit.” God’s Spirit dwells in us

(Rom 8; 1 Cor 2-3, 12; 2 Cor 3; Gal 5; Eph 2-3). We, by our own membership in the Church, have received “the seal of the gift

of the Holy Spirit” in the sacrament of chrismation. Pentecost has happened to us.

The Divine Liturgy of Pentecost recalls our baptism into Christ with the verse from Galatians again replacing the Thrice-Holy

Hymn. Special verses from the psalms also replace the usual antiphonal psalms of the liturgy. The epistle and gospel readings

tell of the Spirit’s coming to men. The kontakion sings of the reversal of Babel as God unites the nations into the unity of his

Spirit. The troparion proclaims the gathering of the whole universe into God’s net through the work of the inspired apostles.

The hymns 0 Heavenly King and We have seen the True Light are sung for the first time since Easter, calling the Holy Spirit to

“come and abide in us”, and proclaiming that “we have received the heavenly Spirit.” The church building is decorated with

flowers and the green leaves of the summer to show that God’s divine Breath comes to renew all creation as the “life-creating

Spirit.” In Hebrew the word for Spirit, breath and wind is the same word, ruah.

Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, who hast revealed the fishermen as most wise by sending down upon them the Holy

Spirit: through them Thou didst draw the world into Thy net. O Lover of Man, Glory to Thee (Troparion).

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When the Most High came down and confused the tongues, he divided the

nations. But when he distributed the tongues of fire, he called all to unity.

Therefore, with one voice, we glorify the All-Holy Spirit! (Kontakion)

The Feast of Pentecost evening features three long prayers at which the faithful

kneel for the first time since Easter. The Monday after Pentecost is the feast of

the Holy Spirit in the Orthodox Church, and the Sunday after Pentecost is

the feast of All Saints. This is the logical liturgical sequence since the coming of

the Holy Spirit is fulfilled in men by their becoming saints, and this is the very

purpose of the creation and salvation of the world. “Thus says the Lord: Conse-

crate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I your God am holy” (Lev 11:44-45,

1 Pet 1:15-16).

Agios Demetrios Scholarship:

Allison Papathanas

AHEPA Scholarships:

Stephanie Rodish

Evangelos Stathis

Katerina Stroplos

Gabriella Stroplos

Nicholas P. Bogis Award: Aspasia Makris

Viola Christopher Memorial Scholarship:

Aspasia Makris

Anestis J. and Janeen D. Condorodis Scholarship:

Zachary Nicholas

GOYA Scholarships:

Harry “Joey” Polen

Gregory Family Scholarship (Male):

Dimitri Loukoumidis

Gregory Family Scholarship (Female):

Alexa Chryssovergis

Three Hierarchs Award: Rafaela Vasilakis

Holy Trinity Scholarship: Nicholas Pavlakis

St. Nicholas Scholarship: Zoe Storch

Mothers Club Scholarship: Mary Leon

Janice Pantel Memorial Scholarship:

Eleni Panagiotopoulou

Perdikakis Scholarship (Male): Harry “Joey” Polen

Perdikakis Scholarship (Female): Samantha Frantzis

Philoptochos Society Scholarship: Angelique Stanifer

John Suhar Memorial Scholarship: Eli Kapourales

Congratulations to our 2014 Scholarship Recipients!

Brass Restoration Project

The restoration project is now complete. This first project for the new Beautification Committee was a great success thanks to the generous donations from our Parishioners. The entire project has been fully funded with no impact on our budget. The brass throughout the Narthex and Sanctuary is now glowing in His glory.

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It's that time of the year for the Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas community to serve up its pastries, lamb din-ners, moussaka, dolmades, pastitsio, and other delights. Over 30,000 people will visit us to help cele-brate the 40th year of Cincinnati’s number one ethnic festival, The Panegyri.

Our Panegyri has been so successful and well received in the Cincinnati community primarily because of the outstanding ef-fort of our Parishioner volunteers. It is the time when we offer our time and talents for the stewardship of our Church. It is the time for volunteerism at its best.

But why do we volunteer so much? Why do a group of ladies spend many months and hours in the kitchen baking those wonderful pastries? Why do so many toil in a hot kitchen cooking all the Greek dinners to be consumed? Why do the danc-ers, young and old, perform for hours on a hot stage? Why do we tolerate working in the heat of a blacktopped parking lot for three days?

We volunteer for a variety of reasons. We are proud of our heritage, our Orthodox faith, and the community of Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas. We know that our festival does indeed make a difference and there is no better feeling than that we helped make that difference. We all want to feel our lives have meaning. Volunteerism satisfies that need to serve God by helping with service to our Church. When our volunteerism makes a difference, it contributes to our sense of achievement.

When we volunteer our time and talents in our community, Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas gains name recognition and visibility. It exposes us to more people and expands our relationship base. We become a recognized entity in our community and as a result, the Panegyri has increased in popularity and attendance.

Volunteerism allows us to meet new people and form new relationships. These relationships can turn into life-long friend-ships or business acquaintances.

Volunteerism is a perfect way to highlight our own personal skill sets. When we do a good job, people notice and that trans-lates into opportunities for Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas to benefit both financially and in community goodwill. People like to as-sociate with people they know and trust. What better way to make that happen than volunteering? Because of volunteerism, the United States of America has become the most magnanimous country in the history of the world.

So prayerfully and thoughtfully review your calendars for the time between now and the Panegyri, and commit what time you can, no matter how much or little, to make our 40th Annual Panegyri the most successful one ever!

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The Daughters of Penelope will again offer Memorial and Artoklasia services on Father’s Day, June 15, 2014. These services will be in memory and in honor of the important men in our lives. Requested donation is $5 per name. If you would like to have

your loved one’s name included in the prayers, please complete the form below and return it with your check to: Daughters of Penelope, 7000 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45224. The deadline for submission is Saturday, June 7. Contact President Karen

Aamodt at 513-582-7263 OR [email protected] if you have questions. Thank you for your support.

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Transitions

BAPTISMS:

FUNERALS:

Magdalene M. Malas, age 78, on April 26, 2014. George Saba, age 88, on May 8, 2014.

Robert Economou, age 81, on May 16, 2014. Katherine Stringas, age 85 on May 19, 2014.

The New Christian: Lydia Sophia Parents: Vasilis Vasilakis and Kristen Meyer

Sponsor: Tsambika Vasilakis Date: April, 23, 2014

The New Christian: Alexandros George Parents: Marco and Aphrodite (Kanelopoulos) Mikesell

Sponsor: Mary Grammas Date: April 27. 2014

The New Christian: Braelyn (Eleni) Parent: Maria Karalis

Sponsor: Lefteri Psihountakis Date: May 3, 2014

The New Christian: Breanna (Kalliopi) Parent: Maria Karalis

Sponsor: Manousos Psihountakis Date: May 3, 2014

The New Christian: Dimitrios Parents: Richard Dominguez and Christina Karalis

Sponsor: Petros Dantsis Date: May 3, 2014

The New Christian: Malia Georgia Parents: Ryan and Emily (Bikas) Spalazzi

Sponsor: Loukas Jonson Date: May 10, 2014

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GOOD FRIDAY

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CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS

We had a wonderful Easter luncheon prepared by Alex Jon-son and Jim Jonson. We had cheesecake for a different des-sert for a change. Bill and Marie Tsacalis joined the club as new members. Welcome! Also, thank you to Bill for taking the group picture.

Peter Triantafilou and Miranda Watzenk announced their engagement on April 11, 2014. Peter is the son of Pete and Theresa Triantafilou and grandson of Rita and the late Mike Triantafilou. Congratulations.

Bob Economou passed away suddenly this past May. Our sympathy to his daughter, Melissa Muennich, and family. Bob was at our last Over 50’s luncheon when we had our pic-ture taken. We lit a candle in his memory. He will be missed by his friends in the Over Fifty Club. May his memory be eter-nal.

We will not have a luncheon in June because of the Panegyri. On July 19, we will go to a restaurant.

OVER FIFTY CLUB…Ann Jonson We have had a great year; however, our staff was limited

because of a number of open teaching or assistant positions.

The ability to effectively manage the classroom goes up ex-

ponentially in the classrooms where we have teaching teams

consisting of two or more teachers/assistants. For next

year’s staff, we are in need of assistant teachers for Pre-

School, and grades 4, 6, and 8. Please consider this opportu-

nity to serve your parish and make our SCS program excep-

tional. St. Theophan the Recluse said, "Of all the Holy works,

the education of children is the most holy."

Nativity Program Director is another area for which to con-

sider volunteering time and talent to our parish. SCS has per-

formed relatively the same program for the past nine years;

it is time to add something new or different to this beautiful

event. SCS needs one or two individuals who are interested

in giving the Nativity program a new life to take over as the

director. The Nativity Program Director would work with Cara

Chryssovergis, SCS Director and Janice Kellaris, Choir Direc-

tor, but they would have artistic freedom to improve the

script and score wherever possible. This is an amazing op-

portunity for someone with an interest in music or theatre to

make a difference to our SCS program.

Although our food pantry contest will come to a close with

the end of SCS, there is still a need to keep the food pantry

stocked. Hunger also does not go on summer vacation, so

please continue to provide donations all summer. We col-

lected over 3000 items this year! We are making a difference

in this community!

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer your

time and talents, contact Cara Chryssovergis at 513-226-2746

or [email protected].

As we break for the summer and prepare for the Panegyri, the Ladies of Philoptochos would like to thank the commu-nity for all of its support this past year. Through that sup-port, our Philoptochos has been able to raise funds to meet its national and metropolis charitable obligations, in addition to providing support to a wide variety of local and national groups and charities.

Our last “event” before the summer break, Pentecost Sun-day, June 8, after the Divine Liturgy, will be a luncheon snack prepared for the community. We hope that you all will join us.

May we all have a safe and happy summer as well as a suc-cessful and joyous Panegyri.

PHILOPTOCHOS…Georgianne Gaz

AHEPA…Justin Bates

This month, the Daughters of Penelope and AHEPA will co-host the Buckeye District Convention. It runs from June 13th through 15th.

We will have a golf outing on June 13th at the Glenview Golf Course. There will be contests, prizes, and food during this event.

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL…Cara Chryssovergis

Summer has arrived. Take this opportunity to enjoy the quiet

months of worship with your family. SCS classes will resume

on September 7.

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DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE…Karen Aamodt

We are pleased to announce that Michele Sutherland Panagiotopoulos was elected to be our new President for 2014-15! Jacinta (Jay) Williams was elected to the office of Vice President, with Angela Storch and Patti Neuendorf to remain as Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer. Elected to the Board of Advisors were Helen Nicholas, Mary Morgan, Virginia Price and Irene Zigoris with soon-to-be Past Presi-dent Karen Aamodt as Advisor. Please congratulate these ladies and wish them a successful term. Installation will take place at our August meeting.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who supported our Mother’s Day Memorial and Artoclasia programs. Special thanks go to Fr. Bill and Fr. Iranaeus for celebrating, Mrs. Irene Kyrios for preparing the koliva, Helen Nicholas and Vera Manolakas for baking the artos and to Cindy Nicholas for taking care of eve-rything that day. Nick and Helen Nicholas donated the wine in memory of their parents, and Peter and Karen Aamodt donated the oil. We hope to see equal support for our Fa-ther’s Day programs. This issue of The Voice includes a sign-up form, or you can always contact any member of our chap-ter after Church for the next few Sundays.

The 86th annual Buckeye District #11 AHEPA Family Conven-tion is quickly approaching! Cincinnati is proud to host this

year’s event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blue Ash on June 13, 14 and 15. Tickets are available for the golf outing during the day on Friday the 13th as well as for the Greek Night din-ner dance that evening. Don’t forget that we will once again publish a commemorative album. There are still plenty of spaces left for you to promote your organization, business, other worthy causes, or to honor and remember someone dear to your heart. Take advantage of this great opportunity to partner with AHEPA and gain access to advertise your business or special interest to all the members, delegates and officers who will attend. They’re coming to Cincinnati from throughout Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia and they share our common interests! Don’t forget, this helps us raise scholarship funds for our youth!

We will again be part of the team providing Greek cooking demonstrations at our annual Panegyri. This is always a wel-come feature of our cultural program and a great way to find a seat in a cool room to beat the heat, enjoy creative Greek cooking and delicious samples. We have a surprise recipe for this year; you won’t want to miss it!

If you have questions regarding our organization or our pro-jects, please contact President Karen Aamodt at 513-582-7263 or [email protected].

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Roof Repair Fund

The Parish Council has resumed passing a second tray each Sunday. We have received donations from 142 families (16% of our Parish households). We have also had 3 of our organizations make donations towards

this fund. Although donations have not been received as quickly as we had hoped, we are confident that as a Parish Family, we will meet this financial obligation. The Parish Council continues to ask each Parish household to consider a donation of $250 towards the remaining cost for the repairs.

We appreciate your concern and your support.

Parish Announcements

George D. Jonson, Esq., son of James and Thelma Jonson, was selected as the 2014 recipient of the Eugene R. Weir Award

for Ethics and Professionalism. This prestigious award was presented during the Ohio State Bar Association meeting on April

30th in Columbus, Ohio.

Tyler Nicholas has graduated from Dater High School, with honors. Proud parents are Eugene and Cindy Nicholas, proud

grandparents are Nick and Helen Nicholas and Jeanette Wolff.

Nicholas G. Pavlakis and Gregory G. Pavlakis have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. They will

have their Court of Honor on June 8th in our Church. Nicholas has also graduated from Sycamore High School and will be at-

tending Xavier University Business School in the fall. Very proud parents are George and Suzanne Pavlakis.

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Stewardship Message

This month we observe the feast of Pentecost, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit, as Jesus promised the Apos-tles, to guide the Church into all truth. Knowing the truth of the Gospel, and proclaiming it by word and example allows us to live in the Kingdom of God even as we wait for Christ’s return. Living in the Kingdom may, at first glance, seem far different than living in the spiritual desert of Great Lent, as we were just a few weeks ago. It certainly is in some respects since we are now on the other side of Good Friday, shar-ing in the joy of the risen Lord responding to His call to grow the Church. However, the fruits of our Christian jour-ney, whether of Lenten repentance, Paschal joy or bold witness via the Holy Spirit, are determined by the same attention to inward spiritual discipline and outward signs of generosity toward others. While the period after Pentecost is a long liturgical season, leading some Christians to refer to it as “ordinary time,” building up the Kingdom of God continues to require more than ordinary efforts. This is why your continued stewardship contributions, which support the many ministries of the Parish, remain a critical component in our collective Christian witness. The ordinary pattern of life, be it work or school, may slow enough to allow periods of relaxation especially during the summer months. However, our prayer should be unceasing, we are told, and so too should our generosity be. As Father Bill mentioned last month, the response by parishioners to this year’s stewardship requests has been very positive so far. Both stewardship pledges and contributions received are running ahead of last year. It is not too late to join in this effort if you have not yet done so. Please contact Eugene Nicholas in the Church office or ask any Parish Council member for a pledge form to complete.

2014 STEWARDSHIP LIST THROUGH 5-21-14 Let’s make this year our most successful year ever!

Aamodt, Peter & Karen Adinamis, George & Robyn Alhirsh, Kamel & Rana Allgeier, Brian & Ellen Amarantos, Andrew T. & Ginger Anagnostou, Elias & Helen Anastasiou, Demetra Andreadis, Paul Andreadis, Sophie S. Andrews, Evan & Terry Antoniades, Anthony & Tracey Apostol, Katherine Apostolides, Vasso A. Argeros, Aristea Arvanetes, Gregory & Sandra Assaley, Anna Assaley, Lewis & Patricia Balkenbusch, Matt & Nicole Bates, Justin Batsakes, George P. Batsakes, Peter & Maria Batsakis, Chris & Lydia Beish, Andrew Beish, Karen

Belitsos, George P. Bender, Christina E. Bender, Robert & Kathy Betas, Christina Bikas, Michael & Anna Bilionis, Charles & Angela Blavos, Sylvia Borcoman, Tate & Nicole Borod, Gregory & Gloria Bottomley, Stephen & Stephanie Boulmetis, Samuel N. & Anita Boumis, Peter & Kimberly Brausch, Robert & Julie Brown, Bryan & Nickie Brown, William & George-Ann Bujnoch, Digger & Lindsay Caddell, Chris & Eleni Callos, Harry & Angie Callos, Thomas & Patricia Caneris, Adonis & Ana Maria Caneris, Anthony & Antoinette Caneris, Dr. Onassis A. Cantrell, Daniel & Katerina Cardullias, Dr. Peter & Elaine

Carey, Lee & Tula Carumpalos, Constantine Cassis, Constantine & Carrie Cassis, Fr. William & Presvytera Anastasia Chachoff, Nada Chantilas, George Chantilas, James & Dr. Lydia Chapas, Lefty Chichura, Marcus & Michelle Christman, Carl & Becky Christofield, Angeliki Christon, Angelos & Deanna Christopher, Spiro & Olga Christopoulos, Vassiliki Christos, Mary J. Christos, William P. Chryssovergis, Chris & Cara Cimarosti, Helen Claffie, Sean & Angela Colak, Tony & Joan Colyer, Jeff & Laura Colyer, Keith & Diane Condorodis, Anestis J. & Janeen D. Condorodis, Dr. Constandinos J. & Carolyn

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Cook, Barbara Cook, Frank & Karen Cooper, Charles & Aphrodite Coures, George Cranley, John & Dena Dantsis, Victoria & George Pragalos Dargis, David & Melody Diaz, Chris & Stephanie Drew, Dr. William & Katherine Economacos, Demetrios & Christine Economacos, Eleni Economacos, Tom & Jennifer Economakis, Tina Economou, Robert † Edgington, Paul & Mary Lou Elias, Nicholas Elias, Tom & Tina Ernst, James H. & Sue Fakoukakis, Emanuel & Susan Fekkos, Haralambos & Loella Ann Fielden, Brad & Tricia Fillios, Elias & Mary Francis, Dean & Kathy Francis, Sharon Frankenstein, George & Christine Franklin, Gari Freeman, Maria Freudenberg, Grey & Eleni Fritz, Christine Fritz, Margaret Furkas, Kostadinos & Lisa Gaier, Jeffrey & Chris Anne Galanes, George Gaskins, Mark & Kristin Gaz, Georgianne Gelis, James & Kathy Gelis, Maria Georgescu, Dan & Cristiana Georgeton, Chris P. & Barbara Georgeton, John C. & Ann Georgeton, John P. & Kimberly Georgeton, Peter C. Georgeton, Peter T. & Nancy Georgiou, Dean Georgiou, George & Maria Georgiton, Nick Georgiton, Peter J. & Betsy Georgopoulos, Tasos & Eileen Georgostathis, Gus & Connie Georgostathis, Gus & Eleni Georgostathis, James & Lillian Georgostathis, Maria Georgoulakis, Athanasios & Sofia Geromes, Alexander Ghiz, Leslie

Giovis, Chris A. & Jean M. Giovis, Thomas M. Glaser, Brian & Stella Gormas, Pete Grammas, George & Pam Grammas, Paul & Denise Greene, David & Maria Gregory, Dean & Hedy Gregory, Matula Gregory, Thomas & Pamela Gregory, Victoria Guethlein, Sophia Haralamos, George & Eleni Haralamos, Mike G. & Akrivi Hart, Julie & Jonathan Herrmann, Dennis & Stacy Hill, Ann “Tasha” Himonidis, Chris & Ruth Hock, Les & Jennifer Hodges, Nick & Millie Humbert, Randy & DeDe Iatrides, Panawiota Ioannides, Tasos & Anna Ioannou, Maria & John Ioannou, Michael & Meagan Jerow, James & Anthe Johnson, John & Antigone Jones, Carolyn Jones, Demus J. & Betty Jones, James A. & Jo Ann Jonson, Alexander & Ann Jonson, Chris C. & Loy Jonson, George N. & Sophia Jonson, James G. & Thelma Jonson, James N. & Patricia J. Jonson, Luke & Lauren Kahle, John & Nickie Kalemanis, Gary & Maria Kalemanis, George & Nikki Kambelos, John P. & Erato Kambelos, Dr. Peter J. Kanaris, Christos Kanaris, Kostantinos & Katy Kaniaris, John & Idalia Kaniaris, Melissa Kappas, James P. Kapsolis, Ria Karageorge, Dimitri & Athena Karakatsani, Marianthi Karampas, George & Diane Karas, Bill J. & Lynn Karas, Ted & Dixie Kareliotis, Yiannis & Susan Karras, Giorgio & Erene Katsanis, Claire C.

Kavouras, George & Fran Kehayes, Christine Kehayes, Peggy Kellaris, James & Janice Kelley, Michael & Pauline Kelso, Greg & Kelly Kereiakes, James & Helen Kessis, Nick Kessis, Paul Kevin, Patrick & Diane Kezios, Bessie Kissopoulos, Nick & Effy Kladakis, John & Teddi Kontonickas, Mary Kontopos, Maria Kontopos, Pete & Katerina Kontopos, Vagelis & Amanda Koros, Kostas & Dina Korvessis, Anthony & Georgia Lydia Kostopoulos, Nikolaos & Dana Koutsogiannis, Gus & Cathy Kramvousanos Family Kranias, George & Litsa Kranias, Stratos & Amanda Kunkemoeller, Thomas & Janice Kurlas, Gus Kyrios, Tassos & Maria Lambrinides, Nicholas & Diane Lambrinides, Ted & Kimberly Lambrinides, Thomas J. & Mary Ann Lazares, Gus J. Lazares, John K. & Patricia LesChander, Scott L. & Alexandra Leslie, Wayne & Peggy Levenderis, Bill & Jill Liaros, Vasilios & Evangelia Liston, Robert & Eleni Locklear, Brian & Dana Loukoumidis, George & Stacey Lysko, Bob & Stacy Makris, Thomas & Ellen Makrozahopoulos, Dimitrios & Joanna Maleas, Pete C. & Pearl Manolakas, Alexander & Vera Marinakis, Bill D. & Evonne Marinakis, George D. & Eleni Marinakis, Panagiota Markos, James & Kristen Lawrence Maris, George & Tricia Mavridoglou, George & Penny Mavridoglou, Konstantinos Mavridoglou, Michael & Laura Mavridoglou, Nicholas & Jessica McCullough, Ryan & Kathryn McKay, Betty Jo

The parishioners listed here have made a commitment and/or contribution towards 2014 Stewardship. If you

have not made your Stewardship Pledge for 2014, we encourage you to do so today. Pledge Cards are available

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

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McLeish, David & Kiki McNulty, Robin & Melanie Megois, Lee S. & Stephanie Merianos, Ted Mintsoulis, Maria & Jack O’Banion Mirkopoulos, Nicholas Mirkos, Marilyn Mirkos, Steve & Edyta Misali, John P. & Deborah Misali, Sam† & Mary Jean Mitropoulos, Pete & Konstantina Mokas, Mary Mohler, David & Angel Monroe, Angeliki Moraites, Dr. Richard S. & Aphrodite Morgan, Paul & Mary Morris, John & Christine Mortensen, Danny Muennich, Sam & Melissa Murray, Stella P. Nadaud, Catherine Naser, Jacoub & Dina Neuendorf, David & Patricia Neuendorf, Matthew Nicholas, Eugene & Cindy Nicholas, George & Eugenia Nicholas, Nick & Helen Nichols, Lee Nichols, Ron & Philanthy Niehoff, Barbara Nikias, Charles P. & Vicki Nikias, Vasilia Nitsis, Dimitrius & Leisa Nourtsis, Sam & Alexandra Orphanos, Peter & Angela Palassis, Nick & Maria Paliobagis, Vasiliki Pantel, Nicholas J. Paolucci, Anthony & Angie Papaioannou, Thomas & Mary Papakirk, James & Maria Papakirk, Steve & Toula Paparodis, Bess Papas, James & Demetra Papasavvas, Nektarios & Sally Papastergiou, George & Areti Papathanas, Harry & Joyce Pappas, Andrew S. & Julie Parsenios, Doris Parsenios, Lewis G. Pascal, Betsy Pascal, James Paskal, Pete & Tary Pavlakis, George & Suzanne Payiatis, Paul & Patricia Perdikakis, Gus G. & Jo Ann Perdikakis, Lynn Perdikakis, Maria Peters, Claire Petkos, Joannis & Christina Phillips, Joshua & Katherine Photos, Alta Pilipovich, George & Cynthia Plomaritis, Peter & Elsa Politis, Michael & Carmen Polychroniou, Constantine & Christina Poneris, Constantino & Tara

Ponticos, George D. Poplos, Theodore & Stephanie Prasinos, Jim & Nicki Prasinos, Zoe Priest, Daniel & Christina Psihountakis, Manouso & Anastasia Psihountas, Mary Quill, Kevin & Mary Raptis, James & Maria Raptis, James & Olga Reich, Joseph & Stacy Rempe, William & Barbara Riber, Sam & Filio Richardson, Josh & Nicole Riemann, Christopher & Blanca Rodish, Peter & Suzanne Romanos, Constantine & Carla Rombes, Tom & Angie Rombis, Petros & Sofia Rose, Marvin & Chrysoula Ruch, Marigo Sakellariou, Maria B. Sakelos, James Sakelos, John & Kathleen Sampson, Angeline Sampson, Tony & Mary Ann Sansalone, Anthony & Angeleke Sansone, Craig & Susanna Sarakatsannis, George & Marie Sarakatsannis, Nicholas J. & Vicki Sarakatsannis, Nicholas L. & Carla Sarakatsannis, Panny & Judy† Sarakatsannis, Spiro N. Sarros, Harry J. Sarros, John H Scenters, Stephanie & Brian O’Neill Schmitz, Thomas & Cathy Schneider, Elizabeth R. Schooley, Barbara Schuler, Bill & Julie Schulte, Nick & Ianthe Schultz, James & Sarah Schutter, Michael & Lynne Semertzides, Dr. John & Evie Seremetis, Afrodite K. Seremetis, Stratin & Marjory Sherlock, Michael & Chrysanne Sias, Georgios N. & Kathy Sideris, Danny & Amy Sideris, Mina Sideris, Nick & Jane Siegel, August C. Sifri, Suad Simos, Marianthi Sittloh, Joel & Paula Snider, Luke & Dacia Snyder, Milan & Elaine Spalazzi, Ryan & Emily Spanorigas, Nicholas & Becky Spanos, Van & Litsa Sperelakis, Dolores Stacey, Christine Stamatakos, Dino & Diamanto Stanifer, Randy & Eleni Stathis, Angelos & Aspasia Stathis, Lee & Evie Stavros, Cathy

Stefanopoulos, Andrew & Carol Stenger, Doug & Lauren Stephan, Charles M. Stephan, George Stephan, Kara Stephan, Melinda Stephan, Michael Stephan, Nicholas & Alyssa Steppe, Greg & Ellene Stergiopoulos, William M. & Janis Stergiopoulos, Anna Stiegelmeyer, Michael & Tasia Storch, Mark & Angela Storgion, John Strain, Richard & Katherine Strike, Louis Stringas, Emanuel & Katherine† Stroplos, Gus & Terry Suhar, Sylvia Sweiss, Riyad Tallman, Europe Tassopoulos, Michael & Ritsa Thomakos, Artemis Tipis, Constantine & Lisa Tremoulis, Alicia & Dustin McHugh Trennepohl, Mike & Tina Trester, Ron & Maria Triantafilou, Alex & Jennifer Triantafilou, George & Eleni Triantafilou, Nicholas P. & Lenna Triantafilou, Rita Trivett, Michael & Matina Tsacalis, William & Marie Tsolometes, James & Maria Valcarcel, John & JoAnne Vasilakis, Maria Vasilakis, Theologos & Mary Vasiliou, Demetrios & Gloria Veres, Helen Veres, Leon Vessey, Lenie Vidas, Cynthia Vidas, Ethel Vidas, Evangelia P. Vidas, Olga Vidas, Sofia A. Vollhardt III, Arthur & AnnaMarie Walls, Jason & Chryssoula Watson, Douglas & Akrivi Weisenborn, Maria & Cary Williams, Jacinta Williamson, Mark A. & Karen Wilson, Wallace & Michelle Witt, Alan J. & Bessie Zaferes, George P. & Diane Zaferes, Patricia J. Zaferes, Patricia P. Zaferes, Thomas† & Eleni Zaferes, Toula Zagorianos, Emanuel & Eleni Zagorianos, Kristos & Kathy Zaharopoulos, Antonios & Dimitra Zelenka, Athena Zigoris, Mark & Irene Zolotas, Pete & Papy

June 2014 For the most updated Calendar, visit www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Synod 8:15 a.m. Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

2

6:30 p.m. Orthodox Reading Group

3 4

5

7:00 p.m.

Panegyri

Dance Practice

6

7

Saturday of the Souls for Pentecost 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy and Memorials

8

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

Philoptochos Pentecost Breakfast

9


10

6:30 p.m. GOYA Mtg.

6:30 p.m. AHEPA Mtg.

11

12

7:00 p.m.

Panegyri

Dance Practice

13

AHEPA/DOP Convention

14

AHEPA/DOP Convention

15

All Saints Day 8:15 a.m. Matins 9:30 a.m.

Divine Liturgy DOP Memorial and Artoclasia

16 Apostles Fast Begins


17

18

19

6:00 p.m.

Parish Council

Dinner & Mtg.

7:00 p.m.

Panegyri

Dance Practice

20

21

22

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

23

No Orthodox Reading Group

24

25

26

7:00 p.m.

Panegyri

Dance Practice

27

PANEGYRI 5:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.

28


29

Holy Apostles Peter and Paul 8:15 a.m. Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy


30

No Orthodox Reading Group

July 2014 Saturday, July 19 - 12:00 p.m. Over Fifty Luncheon

Monday, July 21 - Friday July 25 - Vacation Church School

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Clergy Presiding Priest: Very Rev. Father William Cassis

Associate Priest: Rev. Father Irenaeus Cox

Staff Parish Administrator: Eugene Nicholas

Facilities Manager: Chris Jonson

Parish Council

Organizations and Ministries

Philoptochos Society: Georgianne Gaz, President

Parish Choir: Janice Kellaris, Director

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

Altar Boys: Gus Siegel, Father William Cassis, Father Irenaeus Cox

Sunday Church School: Cara Chryssovergis, Director

Greek School: Alexandros Laftsidis, Director

GOYA: Father Irenaeus Cox, GOYA Ministry Team

HOPE and JOY Groups: Father Irenaeus Cox, Ministry Team

Mothers Club: Catherine Stavros

AHEPA: Andrew Stefanopoulos

Daughters of Penelope: Karen Aamodt, President

Over 50s Club: Ann Jonson

Parish Bible Study and Orthodoxy 101: Father William Cassis

Orthodox Reading Group: Father Irenaeus Cox

Outreach/Samaritan Fund: Father William Cassis,

Father Irenaeus Cox, Eugene Nicholas

Agios Demetrios Society: Jim Grammas, Maria Panagis

PANEGYRI: Frank Cook-General Chairman, Chris Chryssovergis

Parish Bookstore: Beth Uhimchuk

Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Worship Schedule: Matins, 8:15 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.

Other Services as scheduled.

Our Mission

THE VOICE is the official monthly

newsletter of Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas

Greek Orthodox Church in Cincinnati,

Ohio. Our Parish was founded in 1907

and serves Orthodox Christians

throughout the tri-state area. Our mis-

sion is to reach out to all members of

the Community by providing relevant

information on the religious, spiritual

and cultural life of the Parish; news on

the accomplishments of Parish mem-

bers and organizations, and editorial

points of view.

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news to the "Voice" is

July 6, 2014

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THANK YOU

Officers Members

Andrew Stefanopoulos, President Peter Aamodt

Nicholas L. Sarakatsannis, Vice-President Chris Chryssovergis

Peter Rodish, Treasurer Frank Cook

Justin Bates, Asst. Treasurer James Gelis

Stacey Loukoumidis, Secretary David Greene

Matthew Neuendorf, Asst. Secretary Maria Kontopos

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Saturday of the Souls for Pentecost (Psychosavvaton)

“For Thou, O Christ our God, art the Resurrection, the Life, and the blessed Repose of all those who have fallen asleep in the Faith and unto Thee do we offer up glory, to the Father,

the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen”.

June 7, 2014

Let us pray for the eternal memory and blessed repose of:

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Parishioners wishing to have the name of their departed loved ones read during the Saturday of the Souls are asked to fill out

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