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 11 W H AT ’ S I N S I D E November 2014 Greek Fest 2014 ................................2 Ministry Contacts ............................3 Father Constantine’s Message ......4-5 Greek Festival 2014......................6-7 Our Ministries ............................... 8 Youth...........................................9-10 Philoptochos..................................11 Stewardship .............................12-15 Financials ................................16-17 Tables Extraordinaire................18-19 New Year’s Eve Dance.................. 20 Our 2014 Sponsors ..................21-22 Calendar ........................................23 Today is the prelude of God’s pleasure and the proclamation of man’s salvation. The Virgin is clearly made manifest in the temple of God and foretells Christ to all. Let us also cry out to her with mighty voice, “Hail, fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.” 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 CHURCH OFFICE Accountant: Eillen Dodd 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 CBC: Flora Milios & 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, Lynn Taylor & John Masterjohn Prayer Armada: Melissa Georgiadis & Linda Martin Hall Rental: Gina Gjurich, Aris Harrelson & Andy Tringas Society of Wisdom:Mary Mantzaris & Matina Pullman Stewardship Committee: AVAILABLE Tables Extraordinaire: Catherine Kassianides, Joyce Yarbrough & Chef George Paterakis Welcoming Committee: 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: 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 Forming an Orthodox Christian Identity: A Life–Long Journey One hundred or more years ago, people didn’t think about identity as much as we do today. Life in America sparked the question for many when they wondered, “What is an American?” The advent of psychology in the twentieth century raised this matter for us to new levels of thought and study. Most of us know of someone having an “identity crisis.” Teenagers, according to the psychologists, wrestle with this is- sue as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Simply put, our identities are amalgamations of various dimensions of our lives. Like a multi-faceted jewel, we are multi-faceted persons with a multi-faceted identity. We are born with certain aspects of our identities, such as our gender, race, or certain physical characteristics. Some aspects of our identities are acquired by the stages of our lives and the roles we play: our age, our marital status, our hobbies, our likes and dislikes, our job. Each of these is one dimension that comprises the unique person that is each one of us. “I am an Orthodox Christian,” is an identity statement. So are, “I am a teacher” and “I am a Chicago Cubs fan.” Each of these says something about who I am. They also point to how complex the question of identity is, especially for people today. Our religious identities are ascribed to us. We might have been born into an Orthodox Christian family, but technically we still had to become Orthodox Christians ourselves. As the early Church understood, Christians were made, not born. We became Orthodox Christians through our entry into the Church, whether through baptism as an infant or through “conversion” later in life. The latter also reflects that our religious identities can change, from Lutheran to Orthodox, for example, and from Orthodox to Anglican. A great deal of our identity is caught, not taught. For example, I learned to be a fan of the Chicago Cubs baseball team by being around Cubs fans, watching the games on television, and going to games. Aspects of this identity needed to be taught, such as knowing how baseball is played, knowing the story of my team, its triumphs (of which there were few), its disappointments (of which there have been many!), its legendary players, and even the history of the owners and other parts. I own a jersey, a hoodie, a cap, and a few luggage tags to publicly demonstrate my loyalty. Combining what was caught with what was taught helped me form this aspect of my identity. You should notice that, in this case, I never became a professional baseball player or an expert on baseball. I just had to “know enough” and “do enough” to say that I am a Cubs fan. On the other hand, my identity as a teacher was more involved but also involved elements that were taught and caught. I learned a great deal from books, from classes, and most importantly from teaching itself. I have shelves of books on teaching, read articles, and try to stay up to date with the field of education. Importantly, I also learned from other teachers, being around them, watching them, and talking with them. There are elements of my teaching identity that, upon reflection, I realize I picked up from other teachers over the years and trying to imitate what I thought were good practices and eliminate what I thought were poor practices. Even as I am continually working on my abilities as a teacher, I am a teacher. As a third example, you should be able by now to see that an Orthodox Christian identity is both caught and taught. Being around Orthodox Christians in the family and parish, talking and listening to faithful people, watching them, participating in the same rituals and practices, such as the Liturgy, the Sacraments, Holy Week, observing fasts and holidays, and participating in parish life—from Feast days and soup kitchens to dance festivals— all shape an Orthodox identity. Wearing a cross, displaying an icon are public expressions of the identity that tell others, “I am an Orthodox Christian.” Learning about Orthodox Christianity, reading the Bible, the lives of saints, the writings of the past, going to Sunday school, attending a lecture, reading Orthodox literature also shape an Orthodox identity. F AT H E R C O N S T A N T I N E ’ S M E S S A G E There is no “one-and-done” activity that can create an Orthodox identity. Forming an Orthodox identity begins in the family, and it takes a lifetime to develop, growing and changing with each new age and stage in life. The Orthodox identity we had as children, largely given to us by our parents, will need to “be owned” as we enter into adulthood. But even as adults, our identity will mature and take new forms and understandings as we proceed through adulthood, through marriage, parenting, jobs and careers, parish and community involvement. Our understanding of our Orthodox Christianity, and thus our identification with it, will change with each new experience in life. Steps to shaping an Orthodox Christian Identity Be involved with Orthodox Christian people. This is largely accomplished in our families and parishes. Family members are our first role models in what it is to be an Orthodox Christian. Families that live the faith in loving environments are more successful at transmitting and holding onto their religious identities better than others. Participation in the life of an Orthodox parish will necessarily put us in contact with other Orthodox Christians. Parishes that are warm and positive, that form good relation- ships with their members, caring for them throughout their lives, will do a better job than parishes that are cold and indifferent. Be involved with Orthodox “information.” The stories and writings of the Church are more available than they’ve been in generations—from print to on-line, from the Bible to the latest publications from reputable authors and sources. Read them to children. Read them at home and let your children see you reading them. Get involved with learning your Orthodox faith. You don’t need to be an expert in Orthodox Christian theology; that’s what scholars are for. But you can “know enough” to talk about your faith, its content and meaning for your life. Be involved with Orthodox practices. As your yiayia might have said, “Go to church. Say your prayers. Observe the fast days and the feast days. Participate in the charitable and philanthropic work of your community.” It works. Forming an Orthodox Christian identity is a life-long journey. St. Ignatius of Antioch, having lived his whole life as a Christian, as he approached the arena in Rome to lose his life to wild beasts said, “Now I am becoming a disciple.” Each stage of life, each experience of life adds new facets to the jewel that is our Orthodox Christian identity. By - Dr. Anton Vrame Ph. D. who is director of the Department of Religious Education for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. PRAYER FOR OUR CHILDREN O Greatly-Merciful Lord, Who gives food to the birds of the sky and to all living things on the earth, who watches over the flower that sprouts amidst the rocky cliffs: nourish, bring up, and protect well our children also. Help us, O Lord, to plant in their souls what is good and useful for the Holy Church and the nation, and what is well-pleas- ing to You, that Your Holy Name may be exalted through them. Fill them, O Lord, with the enlightened wisdom and holy understanding which comes down from You. Protect them from all the snares of enemies both visible and invisible. Command Your angels as always to be their enlightened guides and counselors in all good works. – Archimandrite Nicodim Mandita from On the Upbringing of Children by Bishop Irenaius 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 6 DAYS 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 on November 2nd and sign up for a booth. We need your help for 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours or more. SPONSORSHIP This year we added the ability to show your support for Greek Fest with sponsorships. 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 on Sunday, November 2nd, 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 CameraD3200-bundle, 500 Cash and the an Apple iPad16gb-wifi. Tickets have been mailed to your home. Save a stamp and remember to return your tickets during coffee hour and we will place them in the raffle bin. 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. After November 2nd the prices will change. PARKING PASS Please come by the Greek Fest table on November 2nd 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. For your convenience we offer FREE Parking down the road, with a FREE shuttle to and from the parking lots. For our elderly and disabled parishioners, your Handicap sticker is a Parking Pass during the festival. FOOD & ADMISSIONS TICKETS We will be selling food tickets again this year. Come and purchase tickets for co-workers, staff, friends and family. Food tickets will be sold for $4 each ticket and valued at $5, admission tickets are $2 each. Purchase early. These tickets are ONLY sold before the festival and they sell out fast! Last day to purchase your tickets will be November 2nd. SET-UP Set-up will begin November 3rd, from 9 am – 3 pm, with laying the carpet cover and setting up the Agape Ballroom and hanging banners in the pavilion. November 4th – 5th, from 9 am - 4 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 Appreciation dinner and at Holy Trinity’s Greek Festival. TEAR DOWN On November 10th, we will need help with tear down. Our grounds take a good beating from all the traffic of Greek Fest and there is a lot of cleanup work. There is no heavy lifting but a lot of organizing and clean-up work. Please come and help us get organized by helping for a couple of hours during the day. Mr. Spiro Kokolis, Dr. Lynn Taylor and Mr. John Masterjohn, Greek Fest Chairmen 2014 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 September 30, 2014 we have collected $53, 467. 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. Our last class for the year will be November 2nd. BIBLE STUDY We will hold Bible Study on Thursday, November 13th & 20th 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. Please join us for our annual Christmas Pageant on December 14, 2014. We will have a Mandatory Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 10 am -12 noon. There will be No classes on Sunday, November 9th and Sunday, November 30th. CHOIR The Choir is sponsoring the Holy Trinity Christmas Card this year. Please stop by the foyer and place your name on the card. 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. November 2nd Available November 9th GREEK FEST 2014 November 16th Francisco Memorial November 23rd Available November 30th Available DANCE TROUPES We will have practice every Sunday in November except the 9th for Greek Fest and the 23rd. 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 herrra40@hotmail. com or call 407-913-7583. GOYA Please note that our GOYA meeting will be held on Sunday, November 16th. All paperwork for our Advent Retreat will be due at this meeting. No exceptions. We will be feeding the homeless on Friday, November 28th and we will hold our Family Fun night directly after. HELLENIC ACADEMY If you have not registered your children for classes please call Mrs. Tina Stoumbos at 407-401-8890. PAN-ORTHODOX FEEDINGS The monthly pan-Orthodox feeding of the homeless will take place on Friday, November 28th, 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. 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 Our annual Appetizer & Vasilopita fundraiser is in full swing. Please pick up your order form from the narthex. The appetizers will be delivered on November 16th & 23rd and the vasilopita will be delivered on December 7th & 14th. If you have any question, please feel free to call Mrs. Joyce Yarbrough at 407-331-4687. SOCIETY OF WISDOM Our next luncheon is on December 18th, 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 @ 407-6956942. There will be No SOW in November. 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 “SHARING AND CARING” PHILOPTOCHOS CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2nd Sunday – Philoptochos will pass a tray for the support of the Patriarchate. 4th Tuesday –No Philoptochos Meeting Due to Greek Fest Preparation 7th, 8th and 9th WEEKEND - GREEK FEST - Volunteers are needed for the success of this important Church event. 23RD Sunday – Narthex Duty – If you would like to volunteer to serve in the Narthex, please see Dena Holt or Mary Mantzaris 29th – Saturday – Decorate Church and Hall for Christmas. Many hands are needed to complete this project. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for good fellowship and service to your Church. Lunch will be served. Kudos and a thank you to all who came on Saturday and early Sunday morning to set up for Philoptochos Sunday. With all your help, the event was a success. Thank you to Jenny and Evelyn Logas who donated the Koliva and Artoclasia. They were beautifully done and delicious. 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. Through your membership we are able to make donations to local community charities. At our last meeting, donations were made to the following: Independent Fund – this fund donates wheelchairs to our wounded veterans; the Russell Home in Orlando which cares for Atypical children; and” Sports 4 the Kids” which provides homeless and disadvantaged kids in Central Florida an opportunity to participate in sports. This organization will accept useable sports equipment such as cleats & shoes, helmets & apparel, shin guards & pads, bats & gloves, Lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets, golf clubs and balls. Please let a Philoptochos Board member know if you have any of this equipment. Appetizers –Have you ordered your appetizers for the holidays? Order forms are available in the Narthex. Time is running out – so place your order soon. 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. Recipe forms are available in the Narthex. 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 cell phone collection, 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 410 $307,556 431 $394,087 485 $378,832 462 $359,230 409 $326,985 Amount Pledged $407,079 $402,627 $408,939 $374,143 $356,589 Year As of 9/30/2014 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 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 Mr. and Mrs. Dinos 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-Marie 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 Spiros and Theodora Delis John and Iris Dellis Michael and Sandra Demetriades James and Eleni Demetriades Denise Demos Danae Dewitt Paul Diakoumis Teddy and Julie Dimas Thomas and Laura Dimitriadis Elias and Stella Dimopoulos 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 George and Mary Girmis 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 and Ourania Grammenos Kent and Maria Gritton Tiffany Gritton Sophia Gritton James and Jamie Halkis Gus and Mia Halkis Gus and Hollis Halvatzis Ramy and Catherine Hanna John and Penny Harbilas 2 0 1 4 S T E WA R D S H I P 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 Issa and Rouada Kassis 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 Christina Kousiry Melanie Koutsoulieris Jason and Candace Koutsoulieris Dionysis Koutsoulieris Anna Kypraios Leonardo and Amanda LaCommare John and Anastasia Lagoutaris 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 Stephen and Jennifer Lipofsky Alex Livanos Louis and Alexandra Logas Dean Logus Jennie Logas Evelyn Logas Philip and Anne Logas Jenny Logus Robert and Eleni Longwell Aristides and Mary Lucos Sotiria MacDonald Stephen and Katrina Mackrides Shawn Majzlik Mark and Victoria Malias James and Anna 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 Anastasia McMahon 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 Wayne and Mary Mulcahy Megan Mullen Andria and Margarette Mushahwar 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 Papadimitrio 2 0 1 4 S T E WA R D S H I P Nicole Papageorge Nick and Rosie Papagiannakis William & Wasiliki Papagianni-Dunstone 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 Kiki Psilos 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 and 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 Alvin and Theodora 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 Dr. 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 Katherine Yianilos Joann Yuskaitis Mario and Leidy Zendeli Keti and Heidi Zuppas Arian and Ana Zuppas Foto and Mariana Zuppas FINANCIALS Holy Trinity Greek Orth., Maitland Statement of Financial Position September 2014 Assets Year to Date Balance 09/30/2013 Bank Accounts Liabilities Year to Date Balance 9/30/2013 Other Current Liability Chase - Gen Operating 13,616.98 Alter Boy Robes 2,680.20 Chase - Hall Operating 15,073.10 Hall Repair Reserve 8,950.00 Chase - Hall Holding 8,129.45 Deposits 3,000.00 Chase - Gift Shop 6,419.18 Mortgage Reduction 4,804.40 Chase - Major Events Chase - Hellenic Academy Chase - Building Fund Reserve (9443) Consecration Account Central FL Edu CU - MMA Chase - ECYD Schlorship Brokerage Account Bank Accounts Totals: 942.23 10,651.33 9,946.65 525.22 178,517.71 5,972.22 26,871.77 276,665.84 Chandelier Fund 369.94 AC Fund 53,467.91 Stained Glass Window Fund 15,809.83 Memorial Fund 15,114.92 ICON / Iconostation 58,643.21 School Fund Prepaid Stewardship ECYD 1,000.00 24,000.00 5,972.22 Scholarship Fund (Brokerage) 26,871.77 Other Current Liability Totals: 220,684.40 Current Assets Gift Shop Inventory Assets 42,234.70 Payroll Liabilities Current Assets Totals: 42,234.70 Payroll Liabilities 1,291.32 Payroll Liabilities Totals: 1,291.32 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: 1,984,047.92 2,206,023.64 Equipment 1,875,270.19 108,777.73 73,082.26 FixedAsset Totals: 4,216,919.19 Liabilities Totals: Assets Totals: 4,535,819.73 Net Assets Equity Accumulated Earnings 2,263,488.27 Equity Totals: 2,263,488.27 Net Income 66,307.82 Net Assets Totals: 2,329,796.09 Total Liabilities & Net Assets: 4,535,819.73 FINANCIALS Holy Trinity Greek Orth., Jan thru September 2014 Month of September 2014 Income Bulletin Income Totals: Year to Date as of 9/30/2014 2014 Budget % of Budget Year to Date as of 9/30/2013 0.00 960.00 6,111.00 16% 1,920.00 Candles Income Totals: 2,412.00 25,581.32 44,742.00 57% 33,543.00 Cash Recovered Totals: 50.00 500.00 600.00 83% 450.00 Church Usage Fee Totals: 0.00 1,650.00 1,200.00 138% 3,050.00 Events/Fundraisers/Social Income Totals: 0.00 21,504.05 11,864.00 181% 10,152.00 610.50 11,814.73 15,007.00 79% 10,085.00 4,000.00 36,000.00 30,000.00 120% 32,500.00 290.00 3,302.14 1,200.00 275% (1,040.00) 21,644.11 295,661.15 375,000.00 79% 317,268.00 1,580.00 28,087.96 28,816.00 97% 21,351.00 86.83 603.70 408.00 148% 507.00 0.00 213.00 0.00 0% 0.00 Gift Shop Income Totals: Kitchen Usage Fee Totals: Ministries Income & VBS Totals: Pledged Tithes & Offerings Totals: Other Tithes & Offerings Totals: Interest Income Totals: Credit Card Income - Unidentified Income Totals: $ 30,673.44 $ 425,878.05 $ 514,948.00 83% $ 429,786.00 Expense Buildings & Maint Expenses Totals: 6,544.26 45,818.88 101,000.00 45% 56,468.00 Candle Expense Totals: 2,929.00 10,016.79 12,972.00 77% 7,877.14 Clergy Laity / Educational & Travel: Educational Expenses Totals: Events/Fund Raisers/Social Exp Totals: General Parrish & Office Expense Totals: 0.00 0.00 4,800.00 0% 882.68 1,200.00 2,582.56 4,350.00 59% 3,617.00 0.00 13,898.22 7,932.00 175% 17,069.00 3,830.60 33,724.97 43,865.00 77% 33,952.00 Gift Shop Expenses Totals: 193.72 6,675.88 9,863.00 68% 5,108.00 Insurance Expense Totals: 3,169.26 27,318.27 32,777.00 83% 30,301.00 518.66 5,980.41 7,068.00 85% 435.00 0.00 80.50 250.00 32% 0.00 Mortgage Interest Expense Totals: 8,476.02 70,634.69 93,401.00 76% 70,103.00 Mortgage Principal Paid: 4,576.07 39,589.07 57,418.00 69% 38,048.91 600.00 28,164.00 61,800.00 46% 29,384.00 Ministries Expenses Totals: Misc Expense Totals: Parrish Assessments Totals: Telephone/Internet/Utilities Totals: Wages & Benefits Totals: Expense Totals: $ 1,634.47 21,739.01 25,026.00 87% 24,048.00 23,464.55 236,530.71 289,678.00 82% 211,126.00 57,136.61 $ 542,753.96 $ 752,200.00 72% $ $ 528,419.73 Net Income from Church Operations: $ (26,463.17) $ (116,875.91) $ (237,252.00) (98,633.73) Net Greek Fest (Income - Expenses) $ (117.48) $ (10,195.27) $ 102,340.00 -10% $ 3,415.00 Net Hall Rental (Income - Expenses) $ 7,723.12 $ 74,619.21 $ 115,996.00 64% $ 95,167.00 Net Income from Hall and Greek Fest: $ 7,605.64 $ 64,423.94 $ 218,336.00 30% $ 98,582.00 Net Income from all Sources: $ Insurance Claim Paid to HTGOC Expenses paid related to claim Net Insurance Claim $ $ (18,857.53) $ $ (52,451.97) - $ 129,435.83 3,885.69 (3,885.69) $ $ 103,178.44 26,257.39 $ (18,916.00) $ (51.73) 6th Annual Orlando’s Premier Event Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church February 4, 5 ,6 & 7, 2015 30 Tables of Creative Wonder Dates & Times February 4, 5, 6: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. February 7: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Agape Ballroom and the Aegean Hall Tablescapes Admission: $10 Silent Auction and Gala Banquet Saturday, February 7: 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $125 per guest Food Enjoy fresh Greek lunches and dinners in the cafe, take home packaged frozen or prepared appetizers & meals, or visit our bakery for our delicious pastries. Takeout menus are available at www.htgocorlando.org To pick up lunch or dinner orders, fax ahead at 407.331.4898 Location &Contact Information Holy Trinity Reception & Conference Center 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, FL 32751 407.331.4687 www.Facebook.com/TablesExtraordinaire For sponsorship opportunities & additional information, please contact Catherine Kassianides 407.333.3895 [email protected] Joyce Yarbrough 407.774.2744 [email protected] Sponsored By Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando Our signature meals are prepared by our own Chef George Paterakis and his Team Culinaire A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, Inc. and the Florida Hospital Transplant Institute NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE New Year’s Eve Party 2015 F E AT U R I N G FU B LL A N I G H T I N AT H E N S TRIO LIV AR E M US IC Please join us on December 31st to celebrate the coming of a new year! 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