Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America * Holy Sacred Metropolis of Atlanta 1 2 1 7 Tr i n i t y Wo o d s L a n e M a i t l a n d F L 3 2 7 5 1 Church phone: 407-331-4687 • Fax: 407-331-4898 m a i l @ h t g o c o r l a n d o . o rg • w w w. h t g o c o r l a n d o . o rg R e v e r e n d P r o t o p r e s b y t e r C o n s t a n t i n e S i m e o n i d i s , P r o i s t a m e n o s ~ f r c @ h t g o c o r l a n d o . o rg R e v e r e n d P r o t o p r e s b y t e r D e m e t r i o s S i m e o n i d i s , L i t u rg i c a l A s s i s t a n t ~ f r d @ h t g o c o r l a n d o . o rg Vo l u m e 1 4 N u m b e r 1 0 W H AT ’ S I N S I D E October 2014 Greek Fest 2014 ................................2 Ministry Contacts ............................3 Father Constantine’s Message ......4-5 Youth Ministry Sign-Up Form ........6 GOYA/Hellenic Academy ...............7 Our Ministries ................................ 8 Youth...........................................9-10 Philoptochos..................................11 Stewardship .............................12-15 Financials ................................16-17 Greek Fest 2014........................18-20 Our 2014 Sponsors ..................21-22 Calendar .......................................23 The world has found in you a great champion in time of peril, as you emerged the victor in routing the barbarians. For as you brought to naught the boasts of Lyaios, imparting courage to Nestor in the stadium, in like manner, holy one, great Martyr Dimitrios, invoke Christ God for us, that He may grant us His great mercy. 2014 Live Greek Band Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 1217 Trinity Woods Lane • Maitland, FL 32751 • Office Phone: 407.331.4687 Admissions $3 or $2 with one can of food, per person Friday, November 7th 12 and under are free Active Duty Military Saturday, November 8th Preferred parking $5 on site Sunday, November 9th for the Ephraim Project with ID FREE admission Kids Activities 4 –11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free Parking & Shuttle Corner of Hope Rd. & Wymore Rd. www.orlandogreekfest.com Reverend Protopresbyter Constantine Simeonidis, Proistamenos Reverend Protopresbyter Demetrios Simeonidis, Liturgical Assistant Proto Psalti: Pantelis Xikis Choir Director: Stacey Norton Sexton: Fotios Fotakidis Organist: CHURCH OFFICE Accountant: Assistant Bookkeeper: Joyce Yarbrough Church & Office Administration: Flora Milios Conference & Reception Center Rentals: Elaine Simeonidis Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm SERVICES Sunday Services: Weekday Services: Orthros: 8:15 am Orthros: 9:30 am Liturgy 9:30 am Liturgy 10:00 am PARISH COUNCIL Protopresbyter: Rev. Father Constantine Simeonidis Members: President: Dr. Sophia Cordoba Mr. Alex Vastardis Mr. George Kassianides Vice President: Dr. Andy Tringas Mrs. Maria Haun Mr. Alex Vidas Mr. Sebastian Filutowski Secretary: Mr. Nick Panagakis Mrs. Gina Gjurich Mrs. Lisa Elliott Treasurer: Mr. Michael Sorich Assistant Treasurer: Mrs. Aris Harrelson & Mr. Mike Hughes PARISH COMMITTEES PARISH MINISTRIES Bible Study: Father Demetrios Simeonidis Bereavement Group: Chris Rothenberger Building and Grounds Chairs: Mike Pampoukis & Dean Bolaris Beautification Committee: Flora & Katerina Papaioanou Members: Joe Territo, Pantelis Xikis & John Richtmyer Gift Shop & Bookstore: Peter Pullman Architectural Review Board: John Dragash Ladies Philoptochos Society President: Mary Mantzaris Finance Committee: Alex Vastardis & Gina Gjurich Meals for Moms: Niki Tringas Greek Fest: Spiro Kokolis Prayer Armada: Melissa Georgiadis & Linda Martin Hall Rental: Gina Gjurich, Aris Harrelson & Andy Tringas Society of Wisdom: Mary Mantzaris & Matina Stewardship Committee: AVAILABLE Tables Extraordinaire: Catherine Kassianides, Joyce Yarbrough & Chef George Paterakis Welcoming Committee: Amy Vastardis EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND YOUTH DIAKONIA COMMITTEE Chairman: Dora Francis Advisor: Jeana Dragash Members: Anna Bolaris, Georgette Khoury, Eve Montero, Alex Vastardis & Andy Tringas Adult Spiritual Enrichment: Deacon Chris Burdette, Jeana Dragash & Pamela Filutowski Altar Servers: Theodore Pampoukis & Tim Johnson Catechetical School: Presbytera Elaine Simeonidis, Maria Haun & Irene Sorich Children’s Play Group: AVAILABLE GOYA Advisors: Katerina Papaioanou & Sebastian Filutowski Hellenic Dance Troupe: Staci Lagoutaris HOPE/JOY Advisor: Aspacia Lindstrom Jr. Hellenic Dance Troupe: Venetta Jones Little Aegean Dance Troupe: Gina Avgeropoulos, George Saad & Katerina Tsolakis Mission Ministry: AVAILABLE St. John Oratorical Festival: Harry & Viviana Kypraios Youth Choir: Stacey Norton Hellenic Academy Principal: Tina Stoumbos & Nicholas Kontaridis Auxiliary Groups Orthodox Christian Fellowship at UCF AHEPA Daughters of Penelope F AT H E R C O N S T A N T I N E ’ S M E S S A G E often associated with “tithe,” “generosity,” and “money.” While these associations are not wrong, stewardship means much more than simply giving time, talent, and treasure. Rarely in the Bible does God interrupt someone's life and ask him or her to do something easy. God didn't ask Moses to take on a few more sheep, but to stand up to Pharaoh. God didn't ask Sarah to go to an old-folks home, but to start painting the nursery. God is constantly giving people challenging assignments—to spend a night in a lion's den, take a walk in a fiery furnace, marry a pregnant girl who claims she's still a virgin. You can guess that people's initial response is fear. I can't do that. I can't go there. I can't say those things. I suspect that a lot of people in Biblical times simply said ''no'' to God. They thought, ''God wouldn't ask me to do something that makes me uncomfortable, right?'' Think again. God is in the adventure business. An author once wrote, ''If there's a challenge in front of you, a course of action that could cause you to grow, and that would be helpful to the people around you, but you find yourself scared about it, there's a real good chance that God is in that challenge.” As Christians we use a popular term that is challenging to many...“stewardship.” When we hear that word we expect that our leaders want us to give something. It is a word that is Remember the parable of the talents in chapter 25 of Matthew’s gospel? Here talents refer to money. But the word talent is broader than money. It refers to a broad range of things. If God has given you money—and he has given some to all of us—then we must receive it as a trust from him. If he’s given us talents—some kind of special ability—then we must use that for him. If given a spiritual gift—and every Christian has at least one— then we must use that for his kingdom. Each day the Lord gives us opportunities to serve—at work, at play, with our family, in the community. The thing to really remember is that the talents given to us are a trust. When you put money into a trust account at the bank, they keep it for you but you expect to see interest returned to you on that money. God gives us talents in various forms so that we can be fruitful and multiply them for the work he has given us to do on his behalf. Our response to God’s grace ought to change our lives. Christ didn’t die only to save our souls. He was victorious over death so that we might know how to truly live and also find great joy and purpose in that life. Let’s live and work every day in the certainty that Jesus one day will say to us, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" What is God challenging you to do? F AT H E R C O N S T A N T I N E ’ S M E S S A G E Take or Receive? As Orthodox Christians we know that the Sacrament of Holy Communion plays an extremely important role in our spiritual lives. If we take a moment to think about our participation in this sacrament, we should realize that we do not “take” communion, but instead, we “receive” it. At first it may seem that there really isn’t any difference between “taking” and “receiving.” This difference can be more clearly seen, however, if we recognize that the Eucharist is a gift. We wouldn’t speak of taking a birthday present from someone, but rather, we would receive it from them. Holy Communion is a gift that Christ, through sacrificing Himself, has given to us. It is the precious body and blood of our Savior which He presents to us as an expression of His incredible love for us. Christ gives part of Himself to us as a gift so that we can grow closer to Him. As Orthodox Christians we work toward becoming one with God. Having the body and blood of Jesus Christ within us helps us to achieve this goal. It allows us to move toward salvation in the Kingdom of Heaven. Knowing these things we can see how important it is for us to receive communion. Further, if we are prepared to receive, we must also act appropriately when we approach the chalice. This is not a time for day- dreaming or joking around, but a moment of respect and prayer. During the Liturgy the priest says, “With the fear of God, faith, and love, draw near.” Hearing these words we must keep in mind our fear of God’s great power, our faith in Jesus Christ, and our love for one another. When we attend the Divine Liturgy it is essential that we are aware of what is taking place. Christ is giving us the greatest gift the world has ever known. He is sharing Himself with us so that we can attain eternal life with Him. Holy Communion is not something that we simply can take, but instead it is the gift of life that we are called to receive from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Y O U T H M I N S T RY S I G N U P F O R M Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando Education, Culture & Youth Diakonia Committee Youth Ministry Registration Form Family Last Name: 2014-2015 Date: Father's Name: Mother's Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Family Email: CHILD #1 CHILD #2 CHILD #3 Name: Name: Name: DOB: DOB: DOB: Grade: Grade: Grade: As of Sept. 1st As of Sept. 1st As of Sept. 1st Allergy: Allergy: Allergy: Altar Server Altar Server Altar Server Catechism School Catechism School Catechism School Children's Playgroup Children's Playgroup Children's Playgroup GOYA 6th - 12th Grade GOYA 6th - 12th Grade GOYA 6th - 12th Grade Hellenic Academy Hellenic Academy Hellenic Academy HOPE K - 2nd Grade HOPE K - 2nd Grade HOPE K - 2nd Grade JOY 3rd - 5th Grade JOY 3rd - 5th Grade JOY 3rd - 5th Grade Jr. Hellenic Dance Troupe 6th - 12th Grade Jr. Hellenic Dance Troupe 6th - 12th Grade Jr. Hellenic Dance Troupe 6th - 12th Grade Little Aegean Dance Troupe k - 5th Grade Little Aegean Dance Troupe K - 5th Grade Little Aegean Dance Troupe K - 5th Grade St. John Oratorical St. John Oratorical St. John Oratorical Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School Youth Choir Youth Choir Youth Choir Rev. 8/8/2013 G O YA B R E A K FA S T Please join us on Sunday, October 5th, after Divine Liturgy for a special breakfast that will benefit the youth of our Parish. All proceeds will help our GOYAns attend our annual Advent Retreat in December. Join us for an awesome omelet station! Suggested Donation $7 per person, $5 for 7 years and under PA R I S H C O U N C IL B R E A K FA S T Please join us on Sunday, October 12th, after Divine Liturgy for a special breakfast that will benefit the Metropolis Diakonia Center in South Carolina. Suggested Donation $7 per person, $5 for 7 years and under O X I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N Please join us on Sunday, October 26th, after Divine Liturgy for a special presentation and coffee hour. All proceeds will benefit the Hellenic Academy of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church of Greater Orlando. OUR MINISTRIES A/C FUND There will be a second tray passed each Sunday for the Church’s Air Conditioning Fund. Please give generously. As of August 31, 2014 we have collected $52,769. ADULT SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT Please join us in the Aegean Hall directly after Holy Communion for class. The theme for the year is Living Our Orthodox Faith. ALZHEIMERS WALK Alzheimer’s affects 5.4 million people in America. Many are in our own parish and neighborhoods. This year’s walk will take place at Lake Eola on October 18th, at 9 am. Team Miliotes will again be participating, and we invite you to join us in the walk or to make a contribution to support the team and fight Alzheimer’s. You may donate online at http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamMiliotes. You may also support this worthy cause, by donating $2 for the wrist bands found on the foyer table. BIBLE STUDY We will hold Bible Study each Thursday in the month of October at 10:30 am, in the Parish Council Room. Everyone is welcome to join in the class. We are studying the Book of Daniel. BYZ ANTINE MUSIC CL ASS We will be offering a Byzantine Notation class every Monday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the catechism classrooms. If you are interested in joining this class, please contact Pantelis Xikis at 407-322-6787 or [email protected]. CATECHISM Parents please remember to bring healthy individual snacks for our wonderful children. COFFEE FELLOWSHIP Holy Trinity continues to provide coffee for the Sunday Coffee Fellowship. Please consider sponsoring a coffee hour to commemorate an anniversary, memorial, birthday, etc. Please understand that the coffee social does not begin until after Divine Liturgy. The Agape Ballroom will be unlocked after the final dismissal prayer is given by the Priest. October 5th GOYA Breakfast October 12th Parish Council Breakfast October 19th Available October 26th OXI Day Luncheon DANCE TROUPES We will have practice every Sunday of October after catechism classes. Please meet in the Aegean Hall if you are a Little Aegean and in the pavilion if you are an Asteria dancer. Greek Fest is right around the corner, so please make every effort to attend all classes. For more information on our dance program, please contact Mr.s. Venetta Jones at [email protected] or call 407-9137583. HELLENIC ACADEMY If you have not registered your children for classes please call Mrs. Tina Stoumbos at 407-401-8890. Join us for OXI Day luncheon on Sunday, October 26th. JOY/HOPE Parents please register your children for our new HOPE & JOY program. This program is dedicated to our children from kidergarten to 5th grade. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Aspacia Lindstrum. PAN-ORTHODOX FEEDINGS The monthly pan-Orthodox feeding of the homeless will take place on Friday, October 24th, at St. George Orthodox Church. Those planning to cook should arrive at noon, and those planning to set-up or serve should arrive at 4 pm and stay until 6 pm. PARISH ELECTIONS Parish Elections will be held on December 7th, in the Aegean Hall. Please make sure you are current with your stewardship in order to vote. We are looking for new parishioners to join the Parish Council. All Candidates for the Parish Council must complete and submit to the Parish Secretary the Parish Council Nomination Form, signed by two (2) parishioners in good standing, one week prior to the last Regular Parish Assembly. Deadline is November 9, 2014 at 3 p.m. All candidates shall provide a brief biography and an individual statement which will be posted in the Church. PARISH ASSEMBLY Please mark your calendars, the fall Parish Assembly will be held on November 16, 2014. PHILOPTOCHOS Join the Philoptochos for their second meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, at 7 pm in the Parish Council Room. We will have a membership table in the foyer on Sundays in Octiober. Please join this philanthropic organization called “the friends of the poor.” SOCIETY OF WISDOM Our welcome back luncheon is on October 16th, at 11:30 am. Join us for an informative session and good fellowship. For further information, contact Mrs. Mary Mantzaris @ 407-322-6958 and Mrs. Matina Pullman @ 407-695-6942. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS Parents and grandparents, as mandated by the Archdiocese for all Greek Orthodox churches in America, we have safety procedures in place to provide a safe environment for our youth. If you are interested in becoming a youth volunteer please fill out the following three forms: the volunteer form, the chaperone form (if you plan on traveling with our youth, specifically needed for HDF and any retreats) and the Praesidium form (a background check good for two years. PLEASE NOTE: this DOES NOT include a consumer credit report). If you have any questions or concerns please contact Father Constantine. AHEPA Orlando AHEPA, Chapter #161, is planning a cruise for 2015. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please go to our web site at www.AHEPAcruise.com. PHILOPTOCHOS “KINDNESS” PHILOPTOCHOS CALENDAR OCTOBER 7th Tuesday – Philoptochos General Meeting – Aegean Hall – 7:00 p.m. 12th Sunday – GO PINK SUNDAY Philoptochos members are encouraged to wear pink to church as a symbol of support promoting awareness of Breast Cancer. Membership Sign-up Table during Coffee Fellowship th 18 Saturday – ALZHEIMER’S WALK – Join the walk at Lake Eola, Orlando 26th Sunday – Narthex Duty – If you would like to volunteer to serve in the Narthex, please see Dena Holt or Mary Mantzaris. Membership Sign-up Table during Coffee Fellowship Philoptochos Membership – Through Philoptochos, we fully exercise our Christianity. Whether our time, talents and treasure allow us to give as active members, or as supporting members, we can each play our part in providing the good works that benefit those whom Philoptochos serves. It is through this love, support and dedication of our members that allows Philoptochos to continue our important mission. “Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do”. James 2:18. Tuesday, October 7, 2014 is a Philoptochos General Meeting. All are invited to attend this meeting and see what Philoptochos is all about. Join other members for an interesting meeting with fun and good fellowship. We look forward to hearing your ideas to help Philoptochos better serve our community. Coffee and dessert will be served. Sunshine Committee – This is a major part of our ministry. We knit healing shawls to present to those who are ill with prayers for a quick recovery. If you like to knit, we can use your expertise. Contact any Board member if you are interested in participating in this ministry. “It’s All Greek to Me” – The third reprint of our cookbook is now available for sale. The cookbooks are $16.00. Please see any Board member to purchase a cookbook. Cookbooks are also available for sale in the Gift shop. Remember, cookbooks make great gifts. “I’ts All Greek to Me, Two” We are preparing a sequel to our cookbook. This is an important fundraiser for Philoptochos and we hope you will contribute your favorite recipes, including Lenten recipes. Submit your recipes to Luz Xikis, Mary Mantzaris or any Board member. Help us ensure our community cookbook will be a success. USO Phone Home Project – We are still collecting old cell phones to benefit our soldiers. The funds received from the phones is turned over to the USO for our soldiers to “phone home”. Bring your phones to Church and deposit them in the container located just outside the Gift Shop. Hunger Knows No Holiday – While you are grocery shopping, continue to remember those less fortunate. Show your appreciation for the good things in your life by picking up one item per week for someone in need and deposit it into the collection baskets located in the Narthex. Thank you for your generosity. Ephraim Project Feeding – Volunteers are needed to help with the Pan Orthodox feedings of the homeless at St. George Church. Help is needed to serve food. 2 0 1 4 S T E WA R D S H I P “You are a Member of the Body of Christ” 2014 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Confidential Stewardship Commitment Card – Side A Family Name: ___________________________________ Existing stewards need only indicate changes to the following information: Address: ___________________________ City: ___________________________State: FL Zip: _____________ Home Telephone: _________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________________________ In gratitude for God’s blessings I/we make the following commitment to the ministries of Holy Trinity: £ $75 monthly £ $100 monthly £ $150 monthly £ $200 monthly £ Weekly Come and see God work through your talents, skills and experience, as well as your financial support. Your offering to Christ and His Church can do as much as you empower it to do. We give to Christ and His Church not according to our means but according to our love for Him. CONFIDENTIAL: May not be Distributed or Reproduced / For Authorized Parish Personnel Only I/We would like to offer my/our time & talents to the ministries of Holy Trinity Church in the following areas: Please check Bible Study Youth Work Real Estate Management Teaching Catechetical School Medical Greek Language School Church Choir Church Camp Visitation of Elderly/Infirm Cooking - Events or Outreach Youth Ministry Scouting Finance Nursery Computer - general Legal Ushering - Welcome Computer - Web Site Mgt Mechanical - Plumbing Reader (in liturgy) Parish Newsletter Construction Other Gardening Office Work --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINISTRY RESOURCES The Holy Trinity operating budget for the calendar year 2014 will be $822,916. Our Stewardship giving should support all the Parish Ministries and the entire operating budget. That would mean each family gives ONLY $34 per week We should not depend on special affairs to meet our budget, for this is our direct responsibility. Stewardship places the responsibility on us, for we are the recipients of God’s gifts and play an active role in perpetuating His work of salvation. The expenses of our Parish are vital to our Church for: •Keeping in Touch With You •Maintaining our Buildings •Those Who Serve Us •Worship and Education •National Ministries Commitment. The quality of our service as a Parish, Metropolis, and Archdiocese depends directly on the level of your generous giving. HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH STEWARDSHIP COMPARISON Pledged Stewards Pledges Collected 398 $288,487 431 $394,087 485 $378,832 462 $359,230 409 $326,985 Amount Pledged $391,697 $402,627 $408,939 $374,143 $356,589 Year As of 8/31/2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2 0 1 4 S T E WA R D S H I P Demetrios and Penelope Abatsas Stephanos and Kathy Anamisis Gregory and Haritini Andre Gustavo and Joanne Anibarro Sophie and Vivian Argeros Theodore Argeros John and Lana Argyrakis Jason and Kathryn Ashford Eleni Aspras Amy Asteriades James and Beatrice Athanas James and Angela Athanasiou Stacey Atsides George Avgeropoulos George and Ifigenia Avgeropoulos Nicholas and Effie Avgeropoulos Gina Avgeropoulos Julia Baba Katerina Backus Georgios and Marion Bakamitsos John and Jeanine Ballinger Dean Bartzokis Thomas and Diana Basil Jose and Simone Behar Jane Bennett Craig and Meghan Beverly Jamey Binneveld Demetra Blevins Victor Bokas Dean and Anna Bolaris Albert and Enkeleda Bua Chris and Amy Burdette Joseph and Photenie Burnett Patrick and Anais Butler Jim and Barbara Caldwell Yoit Callaghan Theodore and Patricia Capsanes Ted Caras Peter and Elizabeth Carellas Alan and Vasiliki Chaddon George and Lynda Cheros Angela Chick Irene Christ Elias and Amber Christ Chris and Helen Christakos Vasilios Christidis Peter and April Christie Stella Cokias Tom and Viola Connelly John-Paul and Marion Conners Kenneth Conners Mike and Anastasia Constantine Nicholas and Elena Constantinidis John and Sophia Cordoba John and Agapoula Cosmopoulos Vassilios and Katerina Coumbaros Amanda Cranias Aristotle and Helen Cranias Theodore and Jacqueline Cranias John Cranias Van Cranias Evangelos and Carolyn Crikis Michael Crikis Frank and Nicole Culmone Brian and Litsa Cummings Cara Curts Claire Cyprien Thomas and Ermelinda Daka Chris and Pauline Daskalakis Nicholas and Svetlana Davatelis Emanuel and Helen Davatelis Ari and Rebecca Davatelis Joanne Davis Peter and Sylvia Deftos John and Iris Dellis Michael and Sandra Demetriades Denise Demos-Benavides Danae Dewitt Paul Diakoumis Teddy and Julie Dimas Thomas and Laura Dimitriadis Eleftheria Douvalis John and Jeana Dragash Marisa Dragash Nuha Dubbaneh Gloria Economou Georges and Monica El-Gharib Lisa Elliott Emanuel and Callie Elliott John and Athena Elliott Marc and Suzanne Elliott Michael and Nancy English Maro Eslick Asa and Venetia Evans Ann Farmakis Peny Farmakis Michael and Leslie Ferderigos Sebastian V. Filutowski Oliver Filutowski Konrad and Pamela Filutowski Joseph and Maria Flood Fotios and Georgia Fotakidis George and Vivian Fotieo Vivian Fotieo Gary and Dora Francis William and Ashley Francis John and Kathleen Francisco Crist Francisco Nicholas Francisco Bess Francisco Peter and Maha Gadah Harry M. Gayes Cornelia Georgantas Paul Georgelos John and Catherine Georgelos Ioannis and Melissa Georgiadis Antonios and Georgia Georgiadis Xrisanthi Giannas Paul and Mary Gianoukos George and Sandra Gionis Dean Gionis John and Debbie Givoglu Bob and Wendy Givoglu Andrew and Gina Gjurich Vivian Gjurich Demetrios and Kathleen Glinos Athena Glynos Kevin and Keiko Gowen II Theodoros & Ourania Grammenos 2 0 1 4 S T E WA R D S H I P Kent and Maria Gritton James and Jamie Halkis Gus and Mia Halkis Gus and Hollis Halvatzis Ramy and Catherine Hanna John and Penny Harbilas Nick and Callie Harbilas Elaine Harbilas Ken and Aris Harrelson Casey Harrelson Craig and Maria Haun Tom and Lola Haynes Clifton Haynes Marcos and Faye Hazday Joyce Heitman Maria Hemke Raymond and Amalia Henderer Louie and May Hilal Iman Hilal Rouada Hilal Eric and Effie Hill Darren and Maria Hinshaw Laura Hodgman David and Ninette Holbrook Jonathan and Harriet Holder Thomas and Kostantina Holt Mike and Dawn Hughes Barbara Hughes Angela Hughes Michael Ibrahim Dimitri and Anna Ioannidis Dean and Caryl Iracleanos Paul and Olga Jakubowski Aleks and Verdhiqi Jani Denny and Fay Johnson Rob and Garifalia Jones Edward and Venetta Jones Pothiti and Ana Panayotis Callie Kachmar Nicholas and Mary Kanelos Tony Kapothanasis Theodoros and Drosoula Karamanis Esther Karras Theresa Kashlak Jean Kasotakis Takis and Evridiki Kasparis Christina Kassianides George and Catherine Kassianides Vasilis and Kathryn Katsafanas Demetri and Maren Katsihtis George and Elina Katzaras Llazar and Viviane Kauri John and Maria Kevgas Joseph and Georgette Khoury Elena Kirastoulis Sadie Klotz George and Tara Knecht Nicholas Kontaridis Sotirios and Christine Kontogiannis Nicholas and Sharon Kotopoulis George and Christina Kotsonis Deno & Sophia Kotsonis James and Connie Kouchalakos Costa and Cecilia Kourtis George Kousiry Melanie Koutsoulieris Jason and Candace Koutsoulieris Dionysis Koutsoulieris Anna Kypraios Leonardo and Amanda LaCommare Diane Lait George and Carole Lamonettin Damon and Elaina Lavdas Robert and Roula Law Liudmila Laxague-Renteria John and Linda Leloudis John and Christa Levesque Michael and Diane Levine Joshua and Maria Lieberman Eric and Aspacia Lindstrom Jennifer Lipofsky Alex Livanos Louis and Alexandra Logas Jennie Logas Evelyn Logas Jenny Logus Robert and Eleni Longwell Aristides and Mary Lucos Sotiria MacDonald Stephen and Katrina Mackrides Shawn Majzlik Mark and Victoria Malias James Mallous William and Alicia Maloof Pete and Tula Maniatis Emanuel and Millicent Manos Mary Mantzaris George and Kelley Maris John and Linda Martin John and Lydia Masterjohn Evangelia Mastorides Leonard and Julia Maurice Emmanuel and Tiffani Mavrakis Irene Mavres Buck and Jennifer Cokias McCloud Randy and Erenee McLam David and Florence McMahon Eric and Artemis Mellen Panagiotis Mendoros and Melissa Hall Koko Mihilas Marina Milios Peter Milios Stasia Milios Steve and Flora Milios Chris and Elaine Miliotes George and Leanne Miliotes Dan and Kara Miller Anastasia Milner Diana Maria Milonas Dawn Mina Anastasio and Nubia Mitrogogos Irene Monioudis Joey Montero Jose and Eve Montero Mary Moraitis Aseal Morghem Robert and Tina Morrell Ted and Diane Moshos Spiros and Sofia Moumouris 2 0 1 4 S T E WA R D S H I P Wayne and Mary Mulcahy Megan Mullen Mary Ann Myers Angela Nicholson Christine Niezgodzki Tom and Julia Nikitas Cletus and Anastasia Norton Gordon and Soula Oakley Anthony and Nancy Paitaris Thedoros and Vasiliki Pampoukis Gerasimos and Elisavet Pampoukis Nicholas and Heather Panagakis Helen Panagakis George and Angeliki Pantazis Katina Pantazis Maria Papadimitriou Nick and Rosie Papagiannakis Wassiliki &William PapagianniDunstone George and Katerina Papaioanou Pete and Effie Paroussis George and Irene Paterakis William and Joyce Patsio Demetrios and Diana Pavgouzas Georgia Pelteki Pandelis Perdikes George and Tessie Peros John Petrakis Susan Pfeil Ngha Phan George & Gwenn Pjevach Eustasia Pjevach Debbie Efremidis Plevin Kostas and Marika Polygalaktos Gary and Bea Pond Irene Prezioso Catherine Psarakis Mark and Effie Psarakis Peter and Matina Pullman John and Nancy Rallis John and Hester Rallis John and Stephanie Raptis Patricia Reardon George and Melanie Ressopoulos David and Katherine Rinkacs George and Amy Rippis Nicole Rizkallah Amal and Kameel Rizkallah Julie Rodis Arte and Krisa Roman Jay and Tina Rooth Larry and Christine Rothenberger George Saad Daniel J. and Mary Samitas James and Patricia Sanders Mrs. Doris T. Sanidas Michael and Kelly Sanidas Anthony and Christina Schimenti Helen Schizas Stephen and Elizabeth Scivally Vincent and Tina Scuro Elena Scuro Evgeniy and Oksana Sharapov Father Demetrios & Presbytera Olympia Simeonidis Father Constantine and Presbytera Elaine Simeonidis Roger Simmermaker Todd Sirks James and Stella Sirks Rocky and Constance Sisson Louis Skenderis Harry and Christina Smith Anthony and Chris Sofianos William and Michele Somes Michael and Irene Sorich Sue Southerland William and Amy Speros Ryan and Alexandra Starling Mary Stavros Helen Stefanos Barry & Mildred Sterner Luke and Kate Stevens Louis and Tina Stoumbos Sophia Stratis Eugene and Alexandra Sturgeon Ricardo and Anthoula Suescum Chryssie Tavrides Matthew and Julie Tavrides Lynn Taylor and Doina Magda Nicholas and Despina Tenekedes Joseph and Angela Territo Stephen & Loucenda Teter Spiro and Giota Thanos Katherine Theo Linda Theodorakis Anne Thomas Randy and Tonya Thomas Dionysia Thompson Cameron Thorp Mike and Dru Tiliakos Mrs. Nicholas J. Toscas Dionysios and Kathylene Travlos Andrew and Niki Tringas Jimmy and Theoni Tsafonias Nicholas Tsales George and Despina Tsavides Paul and Antoinette Tsiotis Chris and Vera Tsipouras Steve & Katerina Tsolakis Emmanuel and Marina Tzeneurakis Sam and Anastasia Vallas John and Virginia Varley John Varley Catherine Varvarikos Paul and Elaine Vassiliadis William and Lula Vastardis Alex and Amy Vastardis Peter and Peggy Vergos Alex and Tonya Vidas Anastasios Vidas Frank and Kathy Viola Christos and Barbara Vlahos Dean and Mary Ann Vonetes Alfred Dean Vonetes Polly Vonetes Bea Wagner Christian Waugh Brad and Paula Wells Richard and Lillian Wemple Richard and Judith Wirnowski Rick and Michele Wirnowski Kenneth and Madalina Wood Pantelis and Luz Xikis William and Joyce Yarbrough Joann Yuskaitis Mario and Leidy Zendeli Keti and Heidi Zuppas Arian and Ana Zuppas Foto and Mariana Zuppas FINANCIALS Holy Trinity Greek Orth., Jan thru August 2014 Income Month of August 2014 Bulletin Income Totals: Candles Income Totals: Cash Recovered Totals: Church Usage Fee Totals: Events/Fundraisers/Social Income Totals: Gift Shop Income Totals: Kitchen Usage Fee Totals: Ministries Income & VBS Totals: Other Tithes & Offerings Totals: Interest Income Totals: Credit Card Income - Unidentified $ 2014 Budget % of Budget Year to Date as of 8/31/2013 0.00 960.00 6,111.00 16% 4,150.02 4,262.50 23,168.32 44,742.00 52% 32,601.30 50.00 450.00 600.00 75% 350.00 450.00 1,650.00 1,200.00 138% 700.00 0.00 21,504.05 11,864.00 181% 13,636.00 567.88 10,995.98 15,007.00 73% 9,149.51 8,000.00 32,000.00 30,000.00 107% 17,500.00 695.00 Pledged Tithes & Offerings Totals: Income Totals: Year to Date as of 8/31/2014 3,012.14 1,200.00 251% 1,069.00 40,681.17 276,493.04 375,000.00 74% 230,843.13 8,854.71 27,094.96 28,816.00 94% 19,256.57 88.33 516.87 408.00 127% 418.23 0.00 8,855.80 0.00 0% 0.00 63,649.59 $ 406,701.16 $ 514,948.00 79% $ 329,673.76 Expense 6,283.49 64,514.75 101,000.00 64% 104,492.30 Candle Expense Totals: Buildings & Maint Expenses Totals: 0.00 7,087.79 12,972.00 55% 7,418.91 Clergy Laity / Educational & Travel: 0.00 0.00 4,800.00 0% 39.14 Educational Expenses Totals: 600.00 1,382.56 4,350.00 32% 3,450.74 Events/Fund Raisers/Social Exp Totals: 457.84 13,898.22 7,932.00 175% 10,963.29 General Parrish & Office Expense Totals: 2,230.15 29,110.20 43,865.00 66% 25,210.33 Gift Shop Expenses Totals: 168.13 6,482.16 9,863.00 66% 6,387.17 Insurance Expense Totals: 2,862.36 24,149.01 32,777.00 74% 21,145.04 451.24 5,323.81 7,068.00 75% 1,664.41 0.00 217.95 250.00 87% 0.00 Ministries Expenses Totals: Misc Expense Totals: Mortgage Interest Expense Totals: 7,573.84 62,158.67 93,401.00 67% 62,743.70 Mortgage Principal Paid: 4,576.07 35,040.61 57,418.00 61% 27,310.99 Parrish Assessments Totals: 1,100.00 27,564.00 61,800.00 45% 14,182.00 Telephone/Internet/Utilities Totals: 6,526.28 26,876.38 25,026.00 107% 15,948.62 29,064.29 213,066.16 289,678.00 74% 183,432.93 Wages & Benefits Totals: Expense Totals: $ Net Income from Church Operations: $ Net Greek Fest (Income - Expenses) $ 61,893.69 $ 1,755.90 $ $ - 516,872.27 (110,171.11) $ 752,200.00 69% $ (237,252.00) $ $ - $ 102,340.00 0% 484,389.57 (154,715.81) $ - Net Hall Rental (Income - Expenses) $ 8,153.25 $ 72,876.25 $ 115,996.00 63% $ 74,115.19 Net Income from Hall and Greek Fest: $ 8,153.25 $ 72,876.25 $ 218,336.00 33% $ 74,115.19 Net Income from all Sources: $ 9,909.15 $ Insurance Claim Paid to HTGOC Expenses paid related to claim Net Insurance Claim (37,294.86) $ - $ 129,435.83 $ - $ $ 75,109.50 54,326.33 $ (18,916.00) $ (80,600.62) FINANCIALS Holy Trinity Greek Orth., Maitland Statement of Financial Position August 2013 Assets Year to Date Balance 08/31/2013 Bank Accounts Chase - Gen Operating Chase - Hall Operating Chase - Hall Holding Chase - Gift Shop Chase - Major Events Liabilities Year to Date Balance 8/31/2013 Other Current Liability 30,082.63 5,730.63 14,909.96 6,045.15 661.93 Alter Boy Robes 2,680.20 Hall Repair Reserve 8,950.00 Deposits 3,000.00 Mortgage Reduction 3,804.40 Chandelier Fund 369.94 Chase - Hellenic Academy 4,981.33 AC Fund 52,769.91 Chase - Building Fund Reserve (9443) 9,946.65 Stained Glass Window Fund 15,809.83 Memorial Fund 13,414.92 ICON / Iconostation 58,643.21 Consecration Account Central FL Edu CU - MMA Chase - ECYD Schlorship Brokerage Account Bank Accounts Totals: 525.22 174,731.71 6,119.34 26,917.77 280,652.32 School Fund Prepaid Stewardship ECYD 1,000.00 24,000.00 6,747.20 Scholarship Fund (Brokerage) 27,017.77 Other Current Liability Totals: 218,207.38 Current Assets Gift Shop Inventory Assets 42,234.70 Payroll Liabilities Current Assets Totals: 42,234.70 Payroll Liabilities 930.96 Payroll Liabilities Totals: 930.96 FixedAsset Hall & New Building 2,914,193.24 LongTermLiability Furniture&Fixtures New Building 203,767.42 Church & Hall Note Payable Sanctuary 722,641.99 Pavilion Loan CFEFCU #2 Pavilion 303,234.28 LongTermLiability Totals: 1,987,721.81 Liabilities Totals: 2,206,860.15 Equipment 1,878,675.14 109,046.67 73,082.26 FixedAsset Totals: 4,216,919.19 Assets Totals: 4,539,806.21 Net Assets Equity Accumulated Earnings 2,263,488.27 Equity Totals: 2,263,488.27 Net Income 69,457.79 Net Assets Totals: 2,332,946.06 Total Liabilities & Net Assets: 4,539,806.21 ORLANDO GREEK FEST RAFFLE November 7, 8 & 9, 2014 FIRST PRIZE 5 Day Royal Carribean Cruise for 2 * Five Nights departing from Port Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, February 7, 2015 * Stops for a Full Day in Cozumel, Mexico and Nassau, Bahamas * Return to Port Canaveral on Thursday, February 12, 2015 (Prize offered as described only. No date modification.) SECOND PRIZE Toshiba 50” LED ~ SMART TV THIRD PRIZE Nikon Camera ~ D3200 ~ Bundle FOURTH PRIZE $500 CASH FIFTH PRIZE APPLE iPad ~ 16gb ~ WiFi Suggested donation is $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20 All proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, Florida 32751 ~ PLEASE CALL US FOR TICKETS (407)331-4687 Drawing will be held on November 9, 2014, at 6 PM. Need not be present to win. GREEK FEST 2014 November 7, 8 & 9, 2014 1 MONTH TO GO!!! Have you given of your Time, Talent and Treasure? Greek Fest is the church’s largest Fundraiser and we welcome every parishioner to come and help. Look below and see if you have the time and talent to contribute to this event for our Holy Trinity! SIGN UP Come to the Greek Fest table in the foyer and sign up for a booth. We need your help for 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours or more. ADVERTISING Show your support for Holy Trinity’s largest fundraiser by advertising on our placemat. ONLY 7 spaces available for a business card size ad. Or advertise with a banner which will be hung in our pavilion for an extra $200. SPONSORSHIP This year we added the ability to show your support for Greek Fest with Sponsorships. You will be recognized in the brochure that is handed out at the Admissions booth and also on our website at www.OrlandoGreekFest.com. Sponsorships begin as low as BRONZE ~ $99 and under, SILVER ~ $100 - $399, GOLD ~ $400 - $750 and Platinum ~ $751 and up. Please give generously of your treasures. RAFFLE TICKETS Each family in the parish is asked to purchase or sell 10 tickets to support our Greek Fest raffle. Please make your check payable to: HTGOC/Greek Fest. In the memo please write “raffle”. We will be selling the raffle tickets each Sunday in October at the table in the foyer during coffee hour. Tickets are a suggested donation of $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Help the church by making every effort to buy or sell these to your friends and family. First prize is an 5-day Royal Caribbean cruise for 2 in February 2015, Toshiba 50” Smart-Led TV, Nikon Camera-D3200-bundle, 500 Cash and the an Apple iPad-16gb-wifi. T-SHIRTS Please come by the Greek Fest table during coffee hour and purchase your t-shirt or apron for the festival. Wearing your t-shirt is a way of showing your support for the church. We will have two designs for out t-shirts this year. PARKING PASS Please come by the Greek Fest table and purchase your $10 parking pass for three days of parking on the church grounds. Without this pass, you will be asked to pay $5 per day for parking on the grounds. Please do not ask the Parking Captains to let you in on the preferred parking for FREE. This is taking revenue away from the church. For your convenience we offer FREE Parking down the road, with a FREE shuttle to and from the parking lots. For our disabled parishioners, your Handicap sticker is a Parking Pass during the festival. FOOD TICKETS We will be selling food tickets again this year. Come and purchase tickets for co-workers, staff, friends and family. Tickets will be sold for $4 each ticket and valued at $5. Purchase early. These tickets are ONLY sold before the festival and they sell out fast! BAKING DATES Mark your calendars! Rolling dolmades will begin Wednesday, October 8th through Saturday, October 11th, from 9-4 pm. Baking dates have been set for October 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30th from 94pm. We will be baking our koulourakia, paximathia and kourambiedes. We need all the hands we can get! Please join us for a special time of fellowship. Lunch will be provided. SET-UP Set-up will begin November 3rd – 5th from 9-5 pm. We will need help with signs, organizing supplies, putting up fencing, hanging banners, cooking, food prep and there will be no heavy lifting. Come and help during the day. APPRECIATION DINNER Every year the Greek Fest Committee sponsors the Appreciation Dinner. This is our way of giving back to Holy Trinity for always supporting this event. This dinner will be held on Nov. 6th, 2014 at 6 p.m. Please come and join in the fellowship and if you haven’t had the chance to help during these last few months, we would greatly appreciate your help on this day!! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the dinner and Holy Trinity’s Greek Festival. Mr. Spiro Kokolis, Dr. Lynn Taylor and Mr. John Masterjohn, Greek Fest Chairmen 2014 GREEK FEST 2014 GREEK Fest 2014 ITEM NEEDED QUANTITY Tsatziki Sauce Gyro Meat (Cones) Peanut Oil All Purpose Flour Tomato Sauce Red Wine Vinegar Salad Oil Sugar 7" Pita Bread Lemon Juice Vlahotyri (Saganaki) Feta Crumbles Feta Grape Leaves Sweet Butter Chicken Halves Pastitsio Milk Ground Beef Pork Souvlaki Chicken Souvlaki Lettuce-Salad Mix Grape Tomatoes Tomatoes Halvah-Chocolate Halvah-Vanilla Metaxa Olive Oils-Bottles Parsley Flakes Fresh Garlic Eggs Lemons French Fries Salt Frying Oil Black Pepper Cinnamon Ground 35 cases 50 cases 7 cases 12 bags/50 lb 12 cases/6x#10 9 cases/4x1gl 15 cases/6x1gl 5x25lb 50 cases 3 cases 8 cases 20 cases 100 lbs./barrel 5 cases 3 cases 36x1lb 20 cases 75 pans 12 cases 3 cases 1500 2500 40 cases 12 cases/12 1pt 20 cases 1 case/20lb 1 case/20lb 3 cases 2 cases 4 cases 5 cases 10 cases/30dz 2 cases 20 cases 2 cases 6/ 35 lbs 1 case 1 case/6x1lb Donation List COST $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 805 2,150 245 279 276 288 722 85 1,250 96 810 557 110 195 180 960 750 137 526 1,500 2,500 946 218 860 26 26 783 288 128 223 240 135 580 44 168 28 28 ITEM NEEDED Oregano Spanakopita Tiropita Orzo Ice bags Honey Lamb Shanks Ouzo Cooking Wine Chicken Base Eggplants Dried Yellow Onions Cucumbers Confectioners Sugar Alum. Pans & Lids Jasmine Rice Green Beans QUANTITY 5 cases 45 cases 35 cases 2 cases 200 bags 2 cases 8 cases 9 cases 2 cases 2 cases 20 bushels 12 cases/4x5lb 1 case 1 case 24x1lb 12 cases 2 x 25lb 30 cases COST $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 90 2,025 1,575 84 1,100 122 1,835 1,458 56 70 840 276 30 42 540 50 900 Baklava 35 cases 2x30 $ 1,138 Galaktoboureko 12 cases 1x40 $ 348 Diples 12 cases 1x14 $ 270 Kataifi 12 cases 1x30 $ 402 Baklava Cheesecake 15 cases 1x16 $ 374 Garlic Granulated 2 jar $ 18 Donation to Greek Fest Misc. Amount Donation to Greek Fest Misc. Amount Donation to Greek Fest Misc. Amount Donation to Greek Fest Misc. Amount Highlighted Items are already DONATED Make check payable to : HTGOC/GREEK FEST 2014 NOTE: Add your donation item in the memo Please mail your check and this form to: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Thank you for your continued support of Holy Trinity's largest fundraiser ! The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society “The Right Hand of the Church” Committed to helping the unfortunate... Become a member today! Please call us for all your real estate needs. Over 17 years experience in the Orlando area. Ranked Top 10 in Central Florida and Top 100 in the state of Florida. Amy & Alex Vastardis, P.A. Coldwell Banker 407-567-1451 www.thevastardisteam.com [email protected] Atlas_Church Banner_Logos.indd 1 9/28/13 10:15 PM 5 12 19 26 † 3rd Sunday † 6th Sunday of Luke Catechism Hellenic Dance Troupes OXI Day Presentation GREEK FEST SALES of Luke Catechism Hellenic Dance Troupes Greek Fest Meeting GREEK FEST SALES Catechism/Youth Choir Hellenic Dance Troupes Parish Council Breakfast GREEK FEST SALES Wedding 2pm Council † 7th Ecumenical Catechism GOYA Breakfast Hellenic Dance Troupes GREEK FEST SALES † 2nd Sunday of Luke Sunday [Kυρ] Parish Council Meeting 6:30 pm OFFICE CLOSED 27 20 13 6 Monday [Δευτ] October 7 28 GREEK FEST Baking 9am -4 pm GREEK FEST Baking 9am -4 pm 21 AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope Meeting 7:00 pm 14 Philoptochos Meeting 7 pm Tuesday [Τρ] 15 8 Hellenic Academy 4:30-6:30 pm Hellenic Academy 4:30-6:30 pm 29 22 Church Beautification Meeting 10:30 pm Hellenic Academy 4:30-6:30 pm Hellenic Academy 4:30-6:30 pm GREEK FEST PREP 9am -4 pm 30 GREEK FEST Baking 9am -4 pm Bible Study 10:30 am Bible Study 10:30 am 23 GREEK FEST Baking 9am -4 pm 16 Bible Study 10:30 am Society of Wisdom 11:30 am GREEK FEST PREP 9am -4 pm Bible Study 10:30 am 9 2 1 Bible Study 10:30 am Thursday [Πεμ] Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am † Weekday and Weekend Liturgy † Sunday Liturgy 25 18 11 GREEK FEST PREP 9am -4 pm 4 Saturday [Σαβ] Liturgy Schedule 31 Feeding of the Homeless at 4-6 pm GOYA Fun Night 24 17 10 GREEK FEST PREP 9am -4 pm 3 Friday [Παρ] Oκτώβριος Wednesday [Τετ] 2014 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando 1217 Trinity Woods Lane Maitland, FL 32751 Return Service Requested Pelagia the Righteous ~ October 8th ~ Luke the Evangelist ~ October 18th ~
© Copyright 2024