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1200 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD – NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70122

FIRST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA

Volume 8, Issue 9 September 2018

SEEING IS BELIEVING

by Father George Wilson

One of the most identifiable characteristics of the Orthodox Church building is the use of icons in the sacred space. We are surrounded in the church by these holy images, which give us a glimpse into heaven. Because icons are so prevalent in our tradition, sometimes we may take them for granted and see them simply as wall hangings or room decorations. Although we may see them in this light, this is certainly not the purpose of icons. During the Fall Family Retreat, we will have the great blessing of hearing a religious educator and esteemed clergyman of our Archdiocese speaking on his topic, “Seeing is Believing: Understanding Icons in the Church.”

Our Fall Family Retreat speaker will be Reverend Father Anton (Tony) Vrame, PhD. We encourage your entire family to be with us on Saturday, September 22, from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm.

Father Tony is director of the Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, appointed by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios in 2007. He is adjunct associate professor of religious education at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.

As an author Father Tony wrote The Educating Icon: Teaching Wisdom and Holiness in the Orthodox Way (Holy Cross Orthodox Press) in which he proposes a theory, or theology, of education for the Orthodox Christian Church based on the art, theology, and life of the Byzantine icon. He is also the editor of three other books and the author of journal articles and chapters in books on Orthodox Christian religious education, published both in English and Greek.

While he continues to develop his thought on aspects of Orthodox Christian religious education, he has also begun a work that he calls "What Makes Us Orthodox?" Father Tony uses this work as a way of understanding the Orthodox Christian Tradition along principles other than "history and mystery."

His resume includes: director and professor of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California; managing editor of Holy Cross Orthodox Press and adjunct assistant professor at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, teaching courses in religious education; and lecturer in religious education at Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. Continued on next page

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Father Tony has represented the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese on the Faith and Order Commission of the National Council of Churches in Christ, USA, acting as the chairman of the commission for six years. He is currently the vice-president of the Orthodox Christian Education Commission for the Assembly of Canonical Bishops and is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal Religious Education. He served on the Executive Board of the Orthodox Theological Society in America and is leading an effort to create an international academic organization of Orthodox Christian religious educators.

As you can see his resume is extensive, and his experiences in the Church are vast. We are extremely blessed and grateful to have such a busy Church leader speak to our community. Plan to join us for this opportunity to learn more about our Faith in Jesus Christ through the Holy Tradition of icons in the Orthodox Christian experience.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 22, 2018, beginning with light breakfast refreshments at 9:30 am. The day includes lunch and is absolutely free to attend. We will have students of our seminary present to offer a retreat for the elementary and the middle school students. The high school and college students are encouraged to participate in the adult presentation by Father Tony. As always to assist in the food preparation, we plead for you to RSVP by Monday, September 17, at [email protected] or by calling the Cathedral office at 504-282-0259.

PARISH REGISTRY Celebrations, Milestones, Comfort, and Support

BAPTISMS July 28, 2018 Gianna Boaca Daughter of Sobeida (Mosquea) and Minu Boaca Godparents—Danaila Livica and Danaila Neculai

July 28, 2018 Gianni Boaca Son of Sobeida (Mosquea) and Minu Boaca Godparents—Alexandra and Catalin Prelipcianu

August 11, 2018 Bennett Kathryn Lorio Daughter of Megan (Gilbert) and Philip Lorio IV

Godparent—Elisabeth Lorio Baer

August 25, 2018 Bogdan Eftodii Son of Ana Eftodii and Corneliu Pinzari Godparents—Victoria and Anton Pascal

MEMORIALS July 29, 2018 Liubov Mandel, 3-Years Naum Mandel, 40-Days Georgy Tsyganov, 1-Year

TRISAGIA August 5, 2018 Presvytera Jenny Nicolaou Newlin, 1-Year August 26, 2018 Jordan Daioglou, 40-Days

HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

504.282.0259 – Fax 504.283.5586 holytrinitycathedral.org

Liturgical Services Sundays – Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Weekdays (when scheduled) 9:00 am

Clergy Very Reverend Father George Wilson [email protected] 504-282-0259

Chanter: Demetrios Golfos Choir Director: Alex Tiliakos

2018 PARISH COUNCIL President: Steven E. Psarellis 1

st Vice President: Nicholas S. Bouzon

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Vice President: Ares M. Christakis, MD Treasurer: Nektarios Christakis Secretary: Barbara Stavis Wolf Members: Maria Anastasiou, Angela Fyssas-Lear, Christ Kanellakis, Dennis P. Papadopoulos, Constandinos Vennis, and Efthimios Zissis

The Flame: Editor, Victoria Catsulis

EDUCATION Greek School: Instructor, Fay Kalergi Hymnology: Instructor, Viki Moustoukas Sunday Church School following Holy Communion

Director: Patrick Latour and Maria Latsis

ORGANIZATIONS Acolytes and Readers

Coordinator: Vladimir Ammons AHEPA: President, Lance von Uhde III Daughters of Penelope

President: Connie Tiliakos

Education, Culture, and Youth Ministries Chairman: Constandinos Vennis

GOYA Coordinator: Presvytera Harriet Wilson President: Eleni Tsaoussidis Advisors: Alex Korominas and Donna

Venturatos Hellenic Dancers Coordinator, Mathoula Bilalis Holy Trinity Soccer Director, Angela Fyssas-Lear HOPE: Advisors, Mariellen Craver & Diana Peterson JOY: Advisors, Stephanie Malachias and Marianthe Melancon Junior Neolea Hellenic Dancers Director: Evagelia Vatakis Philoptochos: President, Cathy Vial PTA: President, Katerina Sutton Real Estate Committee Chairperson: Christ Kanellakis St. Markella of Chios President: Maria Anastasiou

Support: Secretary, Victoria Catsulis Maintenance: Dimitri Vatakis

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The Metropolis of Atlanta will experience a unique and blessed event on September 29, 2018, when the miraculous Panagia Vimatarissa icon from the Monastery of Vatopaidi on Mount Athos will arrive at the Diakonia Retreat Center in South Carolina. This rare and joyous occasion will begin at 11:00 am with a procession of the Theotokos icon into the new Panagia Chapel led by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, along with the Monks of Vatopaidi, the clergy of the Metropolis of Atlanta, and a parade group created especially for the event! Together, everyone will have the opportunity to venerate the miraculous icon of our Lady, offer glory to our God and Creator, thank those who made this day possible, and enjoy the fellowship of the Metropolis of Atlanta family. His Eminence hopes to see there as many parishioners as possible, and to that end asks that you please RSVP with a link provided on the Metropolis of Atlanta website. You will not want to miss what surely will be a momentous and spiritually joyous event! For questions and additional information, please call Ethel Gjerde at 404-634-9345.

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Magda Pelias for donating rare books that belonged to her husband, Harry Pelias. The books will be archived and will inform the greater community of the reading history of Holy Trinity members. The donation was made in memory of Harry and Michael Pelias.

Denise Antis of Monroe, Louisiana, for donating to the Archives Committee.

Diane and Nick Chronis for donating several items of traditional Greek evzone and girl's clothing c. 1938. These costumes were featured in Nick's book Memories Eternal of which a copy was also donated.

BLESSING AND RIBBON CUTTING of Cathedral Montessori School's

RENOVATION AND ADDITION His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta will bless the school.

September 10, 2018 - 9 am - Come see the school. Refreshments will be served.

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JJJaaazzzzzz &&& BBBooouuuzzzooouuukkkiii!!! A Musical Event Celebrating New Orleans’ Tricentennial,

the Birth of New Orleans Jazz, and the Contributions of Greek Immigrants

Presented by the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Archives Committee

Where? New Orleans Jazz Museum - 400 Esplanade Avenue When? September 29, 2018 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

$25 per Person Limited Seating! Purchase now on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-bouzouki-tickets-49183244408

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Ticket includes: Presentation on the early Greek settlement in New Orleans Greek mezedakia (hors d’oeuvres) and cash bar Silent auction to support Philoptochos Exhibition of Holy Trinity artifacts with museum open for viewing

The following New Orleans musicians will present this unique concert:

John Trigas, Greek musician specializing in the clarinet and bouzouki, curated the musical selections and will direct the concert.

Trombone: Delfeayo Marsalis Drums: Doug Garrison

Piano: Tom Worrell

Bass: Holy Trinity’s own Paul Macres

You are encouraged to purchase tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-bouzouki-tickets-49183244408. If you do not have web access, tickets will be sold after Divine Liturgy on Sundays and through the Cathedral office. Call Maggie Maag for more information—504-780-9165.

Note: There is no museum parking. Please use street parking and one of the three nearby parking garages located on Decatur, Frenchman, and at the French Market near the museum.

Map to New Orleans Jazz Museum

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PHILOPTOCHOS

Garage Sale Philoptochos will sponsor a Garage Sale on Saturday, September 8, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, September 9, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. All are asked to look in their homes, closets, cabinets, and garages for items no longer used or wanted such as clothing, shoes, small appliances, housewares, etc. and donate them to the Garage Sale. Volunteers are needed to set up, price, and sell during the fundraiser. Contact Elaine Nugent to help with this project. With everyone’s assistance and support, the Garage Sale will aid Philoptochos sustain its philanthropic mission.

Senior Citizens LuncheonPhiloptochos members and their talented cooks prepare luncheons that seniors enjoy throughout the year. The meals are followed by camaraderie and cheerful enjoyment of Bingo games. The first 2018 Fall Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 20, at the Hellenic Cultural Center at 11:30 am. Make plans to join the group of Seniors in the spirit of friendship and community. If you would like to sponsor any monthly luncheon, please contact Cathy Vial at 504-456-2331 or [email protected].

Making a Difference! Another charity project was completed with the help of the Philoptochos members and the community

members. Thanks to all that participated in the collection of school supplies for the

students not able to afford them. Teachers and students were very appreciative of

the donations that Chairperson Cornelia Koniditsiotis delivered to them.

A special thank you is extended to Chairpersons Presvytera Harriet Wilson and Barbara Wolf and to the following ladies that made Phanouropites for the Saint Phanourios Community Celebration—Vickie Catsulis, Argie Kleamenakis, Cornelia Koniditsiotis, Popi Michailakis, Despina Savvaides, Connie Tiliakos, Kathy Tsatsoulis, Cathy Vial, Presvytera Harriet Wilson, and Georgia Zervoudis.

Jazz and Bouzouki - Silent Auction The Ladies Philoptochos Society will sponsor a Silent Auction in conjunction with the Jazz and Bouzouki Archives event at the Jazz Museum on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Please support this event by attending, as well as by donating or asking your contacts to donate an item for the auction. Deadline is September 12. Donations can include many different types of items such as gift certificates, artwork, jewelry, services, etc. Any donations for this project are greatly appreciated. For more information contact Maggie Maag at 504-780-9165 or Cathy Vial at 504-456-2331. The proceeds from this auction will benefit the many local, state, and national charities supported by Philoptochos.

Upcoming Events SEPTEMBER Saturday, September 8 Garage Sale - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, September 9 Garage Sale - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Thursday, September 20 Senior Citizens Luncheon - 11:30 am Saturday, September 22 Ozanam Inn Outreach Saturday, September 29 Jazz and Bouzouki – Silent Auction Event - 6:00 pm OCTOBER Thursday, October 4 General Meeting - 7:00 pm (Note time change) Thursday, October 18 Senior Citizens Luncheon - 11:30 am

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The ECYM Committee is sponsoring two (2) scholarships, $500 for one junior and $500 for one senior. These scholarships are to encourage attendance in Sunday Church School and provide some funds that should be useful in their college endeavors. The criteria will be based on a point system, and the selection will be made by teachers Gregg Hubley, Viki Moustoukas, and Carol Venturatos. The one junior and one senior with the highest points will be awarded scholarships. One point will be awarded for each of the following:

Each SCS class attended, starting August 19, 2018

A short essay at the end of the year describing his/her thoughts on "Living an Orthodox Life"

Participating in the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOLY TRINITY GREEK OR HODOX CAMPUS MINISTRY

College and Young Adult Students Register Now - No registration or activity fees

Facebook: Nola Orthodox Christian Fellowship - Tulane Students: OrgSync.com (Greek Orthodox Ministry)

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES - CARPOOL AND SHARE-A-RIDE PROVIDED AS NEEDED Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Cathedral (HTC)

Fall Meet and Greet BBQ and Souvlakia: TBA

Fall Retreat: Saturday, September 22, 2018 at HTC

Christmas Social: December 19, 2018 at HTC

Epiphany Cross Retrieval: January 6, 2019 at HTC

Mardi Gras Parade Social: Friday, March 1, 2019 TBA

Lenten Retreat & Crawfish Boil: TBA at HTC

Holy Week and Pascha Services: April 21-28, 2019 at HTC

Annual Greek Festival: May 24-26, 2019

For more information contact: Elena Plakotaris - [email protected] Maria Francque - [email protected]

Coordinator: Nick Moustoukas, MD - [email protected]

Any parishioner willing to help with carpool is asked to notify one of the above listed individuals.

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2018 HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL STEWARDSHIP

The Cathedral office received 240 commitments totaling $120,665.00. Of this $93,663.00 was paid with an average pledge of $502.77. Thank you for your generous support of the 2018 Stewardship Ministry.

Reverend George and Presvytera Harriet Wilson

PLEDGES RECEIVED BY AUGUST 28, 2018

Gattuso, Ioana and Roy Gemisis, Georgios Georges, Anita Grass, Kalliope and Matthew Grass, Mersina and Jason Gustiniano, Gretchen Ford & Santo Hachi, Svetlana and Simion Haddad, Vilam Haik, Vivi Herta, Svetlana Pirlog and Damian Hionakis, Anna and Nicholas Howard, Homer Howard, Stela Howard, Stephan Huner, Maria and Eldon Inculet, Cristina and Vitalii Jimenez, Caroline and John Johnson, Helen Maskas and Ben Kambouris, Ermione and Antonios Kanellakis, Sophia Pappas & Christ Karagiannis, Calliope and George Kardoulias, Rhonda and Emanuel Karmoukos, Stephanie and John Karras, Gloria Karras, Maria Karras-Graver, Ioanna Kleamenakis, Andrew Kleamenakis, Angela Kleamenakis, Argie and Nick Kleamenakis, Jr., Nicholas A. Kleamenakis, Nickolas G. Kleamenakis, Sue and Michael Klein, Maria and Gary Kloumassis, Niki Kombolias, Alexandra and Stefanos Koniditsiotis, Cornelia and John Koniditsiotis, Jenny and Harry Konos, Marcella and Pete Kontaxis, Athena Kouloubis, Frank Kouloubis, Helen Kouloubis, Mary and John Kringas, Angie Kringas, Connie Ktistakis, Kay and Lucas Ktistakis, Maria Regina Kyame, Faith Kyriakides, Maria and Aris Labatut, Argeta and Lawrence Labatut, Jonathan Labatut, Michael LaCour, Alexandra Ladies Philoptochos Society--Elpis Lambousy, Peter G. Latour, Patrick Latsis, George Latsis, Maria Lazar, Madalina and Ion Lear, Angela Fyssas and Darrin Levendis, Catherine and John D.

Ammons, Denise and Vladimir Anastasiadis, Brook and Nikolaos Anastasiadis, Christos Anastasiadis, Elizabeth & Anastasios Anastasiou, Maria and Kosta Andersson, Billie and W. Paul Andres, Christine P. Andrews, Bethlehem K. Andronovich, Liliana and Greg Angelico, Robert and Kathy Conklin Angelus, Maria and George Arakelian, Olga and Alexei Athas, Nancy Baer, Elisabeth Lorio and Jason Bakamitsos, Marion and Georgios Baril, Martha Bell, Victoria and Jon Benoit, Alexis Benoit, Katherine and Chris Boaca, Sobeida Mosquea & Minu Bouton, Bella and Raymond Bouzon, Nicholas Bouzon, Sandy and Spiron Bozinis, Ena and Theodoros Burland, Panay and James Cable, Andrea Andersson and John Caridas, Pauline Cathedral Montessori School Catinis, Ana and George Catsulis, Victoria Caus, Violetta and Vitalie Chancy, Sophia and James Charalampidis, Dimitrios Christakis, Aikaterini and Petros Christakis, Joann S. Christakis, Maria T. Christakis, Nektarios Christakis, Olga Christidis, Stylianos Chronis, Diane and Nicholas Ciobanu, Tatiana and Ion Cochran, Jerry Dabbs, Stella Demarinis, Eleftheria DiGiorgio, Catherine DiGiorgio, Olga Dongieux, Pam Doss, Amanda and John Doss, Betty and John B. Doukas, Jeanne and David Doussa, Sandra Elizondo, Joan and Javier Engel, Mary and Allen Ferguson, Christina and Tyler Ford, Gretchen Fotiades, Julie Frezoulis, Angeliki & Konstantinos Funti, Deborah Ann and Vasili Fyssas, Despina and George Gambos, Fortunate and Andrew

Levendis, Eleni Levidis, Ermioni and Theodosios Leyva, Helen Lorio, IV, Megan and Philip Lorio, Kathryn and Philip Maag, Magdalene and Richard Madonia, Arlene and Jason Mailhes, Konstantina Malachias, Anna Malachias, Anthoula and Paris Malachias, Bobby Malachias, Helen and Charles Malachias, Ilya Malachias, Vange Manolis, Greer and Evan P. Mantikos, Vasili and Miranda Webb Mantis, Rosy and Thomas Marathonitis, Eleftherios McCrary, Mona and Douglas McGee, Kris Diane and Richard Miaoulis, Anita and Chris Michailakis, Bridgett and Kosta Michailakis, Kalliopi and Petros Michailakis, Pam and Gus Michailakis, Petroula and Pete Michalos, Effie Miller, Craig Morcos, Ann Moustoukas, Despina Moustoukas, Viki and Nick Mullins, Kalliope and Mark Munch, Andrea and Joseph Naquin, Georgia and Lee Nevels, Anastassia and John Max Nicoladis, Kristen and Michael F. Nicoladis, Peggy and Frank Nicopoulos, Sue and Constandinos Nugent, Elaine Michalos Owen, Adrienne Dabbs and Greg Panciuc, Angela Tutuc & Dumitru Papadopoulos, Denise and Dennis Papamichael, Lori and Chris Papazis, Irene Pappas, Alexandra Pappas, Christina and Nicholas Pappas, Despina K. Pappas, III, Nicholas Pappas, John E. Pascal, Victoria Chiruta and Anton Patselikos, Despina and Panagiotis Patselikos, Maria Payavla, Callie Pelias, Magda Pembo, Angela Pembo, Dayna and Tony Pepps, Mary Peterson, Diana Moustoukas & Brian Petikas, Mary and Dimitrios Pineda, Evangelia and Nestor Pinzari, Ana Eftodii and Corneliu

Polyderas, Susan and Peter Ponder, Helene Psarellis, Michael Psarellis, Steven E. Psilos, Gail and Tony Psilos, George Psilos, Nicolle and Christopher Psomas, Stella Putnam, Andrea and John Qamar, Mary Ramirez, Anna and Jesus Ricciardi, Chrysanthy Richards, Charlotte E. Roulakis, Eleni Russu, Tatiana and Mihail Sarantakos, Maria and Steve Sher, Anna Skaff, Amy and Brandon Skoufalos, Ofeliamanda & Dimos Spetsiotis, Nicholas D. Stathopoulos, Nicholas Stefanias, Adamandios Stokes, Maria and Brian Stratikis, Suzanne and George Stratis, Nicholas Stratis, Stavros Sunday Church School Sutton, Katerina and Ashley Tarus, Cristina Costas & Dumitru Ticu, Svetlana and Iulian Tiliakos, Connie and Alexander Toras, Emily and Eleftherios Toras, Laura and Socrates N. Tsatalios, Peter Tsatsoulis, Angela and John Tsatsoulis, George Tsatsoulis, Kathy Tzavellas, Fotini and George Tzerefos, Cindy G. and Nicholas P. Tzerefos, Panagiotis L. Vaida, Mary and Razvan Vassilas, Anastasia Vatakis, Evagelia and Dimitris Vatranis, Constantina and Demetrios Vaveris, Matthew K. Vennis, Koula and Costandinos Venturatos, Carol and Steve Venturatos, Donna and Gregory J. Venturatos, Stephanie Voulgarakis, Claudia & Vassilios Webb, Mary and James Whitehead, Martha and Joel Wisdom, Maria and Andrew Wolf, Angelle and William Wolf, Barbara Stavis Xiros, Nick and Fay Kalergi Yousif, Suzie Zannis, Marie Zervoudis, Georgia and George

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S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T

BOOK CLUB MEETING—The Book Club will resume its monthly meetings on Thursday, September 13, at 10:00 am in the Coffee Room. The summer assignment was to find a reading or reflection on the Cross. Personal insights on the subject will be shared by the attendees at the September gathering. Everyone is welcome. The Book Club plans to meet on the second Thursday of each month.

GOYA POOL PARTY—All 6th - 12th graders are invited to a Pool Party on Sunday, September 2, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 7030 Milne Boulevard in New Orleans. Bring your swimsuit and your towel for some fun in the sun.

GREEK BAND FOR 2019 GREEK FESTIVAL—The Greek Festival Committee is reaching out to the community for Greek band suggestions, which will be considered for 2019. Contact Stacy Rico with your recommendations.

HOLY TRINTY YOUTH SOCCER FALL SESSION BEGINS—The HTC Youth Soccer fall semester will begin Friday, September 7, at 6:00 pm. All children ages 4 and up are welcome to participate. If you have questions about the program, please contact Angela Fyssas-Lear at [email protected].

RESERVED PEWS—Parents, six (6) of the left front pews will be reserved each Sunday for Sunday Church School families to help expedite receiving Holy Communion before class. The Parish Council asks that you take advantage of this accommodation.

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN 2018—Summer has ended, people are settling into a more regular routine, and the Church begins a new ecclesiastical year on September 1. With this seasonal change, more people are finding their way back to Church. Mind you, however, the Church has been open all summer, and, in fact, is always open for you and your family. The question is, “Are you always there for the Church?” The Stewardship Committee reminds you that the Church needs your support. If the local congregation wants Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral to remain in New Orleans for its children and future generations, everyone must make greater efforts in physically and financially supporting it. Past generations provided a foundation on which we must build. Although our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ guaranteed that the gates of hell would not triumph over His Church, He did not guarantee that there would be a Church here in New Orleans. That task is up to us. Therefore, please come to Church and BRING your children. Also, if you have not yet made your 2018 pledge, please do so soon.


S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 9:00 am Divine Liturgy—ECCLESIASTICAL NEW YEAR

10:15 am Philoptochos Board Meeting

10:45 am Philoptochos General Meeting

Philoptochos Garage Sale Set Up

12:00 pm Youth Greek School—Introductory Level

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 8:45 am Orthros

10:00 am Divine Liturgy—FOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

Sunday Church School after Holy Communion

11:20 am PETE HIRRAS 40-DAY MEMORIAL

12:00 pm Cathedral Montessori School Brick Campaign

3:00 pm Holy Trinity GOYA Pool Party—OFFSITE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 CATHEDRAL OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 10:00 am Philoptochos Garage Sale Set Up

7:15 pm Cathedral Montessori School Board Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 10:00 am Philoptochos Garage Sale Set Up

6:00 pm Adult Greek School Meeting—Discuss Syllabus and Schedule

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 10:00 am Philoptochos Garage Sale Set Up

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 10:00 am Philoptochos Garage Sale Set Up

5:00 pm Youth Greek School—Level A1

6:00 pm HTC Youth Soccer Practice and Dinner

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 8:00 am Philoptochos Garage Sale

9:00 am Divine Liturgy—NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS


TBA Holy Trinity PTA Back to School Bash


10:00 am Divine Liturgy—SUNDAY BEFORE HOLY CROSS



12:00 pm Philoptochos Garage Sale

12:30 pm Holy Trinity GOYA Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 9:00 am Blessing and Ribbon Cutting of Cathedral Montessori School

7:00 pm ECYM Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00 pm Bible Study with Father George

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 10:00 am Book Club Monthly Meeting

6:00 pm Paraklesis Service

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 9:00 am Orthros—ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

10:00 am Divine Liturgy—ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

5:00 pm Youth Greek School—Level A1


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 12:00 pm Youth Greek School—Introductory Level


10:00 am Divine Liturgy—SUNDAY AFTER HOLY CROSS


11:20 am DESPINA KARDOULIAS, 1-YEAR MEMORIAL

Philoptochos Special Tray for Holy Cross-Hellenic College


12:00 pm Daughters of Penelope Meeting

1:00 pm Holy Trinity GOYA Indoor Volleyball Practice

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 — C O N T I N U E D

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 6:00 pm ÓRAMA Communications Committee Meeting

7:00 pm Bible Study with Father George

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 11:30 am Philoptochos Senior Citizens Luncheon

7:00 pm AHEPA Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 5:00 pm Youth Greek School—Level A1


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 9:30 am Fall Family Retreat


2:00 pm Philoptochos Ozanam Inn


10:00 am Divine Liturgy—FIRST SUNDAY OF LUKE


11:20 am JENNY COCHRAN 2-YEAR MEMORIAL



1:00 pm Sunday Church School Teachers Workshop with Father Tony Vrame

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 9:00 am Divine Liturgy—SAINT JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN

7:00 pm Bible Study with Father George

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 10:00 am Holy Trinity Archives Committee Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 5:00 pm Youth Greek School—Level A1


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 11:00 am Panagia Vimatarissa Icon Arrival—Diakonia Retreat Center


6:00 pm Jazz and Bouzouki!—Archives and Philoptochos Fundraiser


10:00 am Divine Liturgy—SECOND SUNDAY OF LUKE



12:00 pm Fall General Assembly


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