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THE FLAMEHOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRALMONTHLY NEWSLETTERVolume 11, Issue 5May 2021THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICAArchiepiscopal Encyclical on the Feast of Great and Holy PaschaMay 2, 2021My Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Ἰδοὺ σκοτία καὶ πρωΐ . (ΕΩΘΙΝΟΝ Ζ', Ἦχος βαρὺς)Behold the darkness yet the dawn. (EOTHINON VII, Grave Mode)How far we have come since Easter of last year! Those were dark days, when our passing of the light of theResurrection had to be virtual, even if no less heartfelt. But as we all know, it is always darkest before the dawn. Thus, webehold in the hope of the recovery of our world from the pandemic, the glimmer of the dawning of faith and confidence forour collective future. This year, we will celebrate our Holy Pascha—perhaps not in the fullness of the pre-pandemic daysbut certainly with a greater degree of freedom and in-person community. But, let this not be an excuse for relaxing ourvigilance. Our responsibility to be our brothers’ and sisters’ keeper and guardian abides.Our anticipation of the rising of the Sun of Righteousness is within our hearts, like the little sun that Saint Symeon theNew Theologian speaks of, which dawned inside of him. The darkness of night that is dispelled at first gradually gives way,shade by shade, until the brilliant solar orb overpowers the horizon. Every other star fades in the light of the one. This isalso how the fullness of God Almighty overwhelms every shadow in our souls. Like a sleepless night of worry and troubledthoughts, the dark night of the soul can be very long indeed. But, as the Psalmist says, “joy comes in the morning.” (Psalm29:5, LXX) And in the dawning of the Day of the Lord, every concern of this world pales before the glory of the world tocome.The Resurrection of our Lord is the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil, of love over hate, and of life overdeath. Moreover, it is the dawn of a new humanity, the potential of every human being to become divine. As Saint Athanasiosthe Great says: “For He became a human being, so that we might be made divine.” (Αὐτὸς γὰρ ἐνηνθρώπισεν, ἵναἡμεῖς θεοποιηθῶμεν). The Lord did not rise from the dead only for Himself. He arose so that we might rise with Him, inthis life and the next.Therefore, my beloved Faithful, let us embrace the dawn that rises within us. Let us live in the light of Christ, a lightfilled with love and compassion for every creature. A light that passes no judgment on anyone. A light that is clear andtransparent with honesty and humility. Let us witness to the truth that indeed: Christ is risen from the dead, by deathtrampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life!Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη! Ἀληθῶς Ἀνέστη! Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!†ELPIDOPHOROSArchbishop of America1200 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD – NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70122FIRST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
2021 PALM SUNDAY SERVICEHOLY TRINITYGREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL1200 Robert E. Lee BoulevardNew Orleans, Louisiana 70122504.282.0259 – Fax 504.283.5586holytrinitycathedral.orgLiturgical ServicesSundays – Orthros 8:45 amDivine Liturgy 10:00 amWeekdays (when scheduled) 9:00 amClergyVery Reverend Father George hanter: Demetrios GolfosChoir Director: Alex Tiliakos2021 PARISH COUNCILWhat a difference a year makes! Holy Trinity Cathedral faithfulattended Palm Sunday service on April 25, 2021, unlike theprevious year when in-person worship was not permitted.Although COVID guidelines were still observed, recentadjustments allowed larger numbers of parishioners to attendsuch special ecclesiastical feast days in their beloved church.PARISH REGISTRYCelebrations, Milestones, Comfort, and SupportBAPTISMSApril 3, 2021Allan Thomas ParrSon of Nicole (St. Romain) and Allan ParrGodparent – Scott St. RomainApril 10, 2021Mia Emily Sanchez DiazDaughter of Mariana Donos and Marvin Sanchez DiazGodparents – Georgiana and Bogdan GalatanFUNERALSMarch 30, 2021April 16, 2021April 19, 2021Stylianos ChristidisSpiron Nicholas BouzonRandy Len Dupriest, Jr.MEMORIALMarch 28, 2021Maria Spanolios, 1 YearCHRISTOSANESTICHRISTISRISEN2President: George Catinis, MD1st Vice President: Constandinos Vennis2nd Vice President: Barbara Stavis WolfTreasurer: Angela Fyssas LearSecretary: Dennis P. PapadopoulosMembers: Nicholas S. Bouzon, Petros M. Christakis,John Malachias, Alexandra Hirras Megilligan, DawnPsarellis, and Cathy Catsulis VialThe Flame: Editor, Victoria CatsulisEDUCATIONGreek School: Instructor, Fay KalergiHymnology: Instructor, Viki MoustoukasSunday Church School following Holy CommunionDirectors: Patrick Latour and Maria LatsisORGANIZATIONSAcolytes and ReadersCoordinator: Alex Korominas, Jonathan Labatut,and Michael LabatutAHEPA: President, Lance von Uhde IIIDaughters of Penelope: President: Connie TiliakosEducation, Culture, and Youth MinistriesChairman: Constandinos VennisGOYA: Coordinator: Donna VenturatosPresident: Andreas PoulisAdvisors: Katerina Sutton, Alex Korominas,and Presvytera Harriet WilsonHellenic DancersCoordinator, Mathoula BilalisHoly Trinity SoccerDirector, Angela Fyssas-LearHOPE: Advisors, Mariellen Craver & Diana PetersonJOY: Advisors, Stephanie Malachias andMarianthe MelanconJunior Neolea Hellenic DancersDirector: Evagelia VatakisPhiloptochos: President, Cornelia Koniditsiotis, PhDPTA: President, Katerina SuttonReal Estate CommitteeChairperson: Christ KanellakisSt. Markella of ChiosPresident: Maria AnastasiouSupport: Secretary, Victoria CatsulisMaintenance: Dimitri Vatakis
HOLY TRINITY ARCHIVES COMMITTEE NEWSLETTERMemorial Gifts Dedicated to Angela PemboDiane and Nick Chronis and Helen MalachiasMemorial Gifts Dedicated to Spiron BouzonDebbie and Vasili Funti, Cornelia and John Koniditsiotis, Viki and Nick Moustoukas,Mary Ann and Michael Psarellis, Donna and Karoline Ruppenicker, Barbara WolfGeneral GiftsDaughters of Penelope and Ann Morcos to honor Suzie YousifChristen and Chad Vanasselberg to honor her great-grandfather, Dionysios Decontriswho was a Holy Trinity member in 1920Thank you, Claudia and Vassilis Voulgarakis, for your donation of a dresser and a filing cabinet for the Archives room.The Holy Trinity Historic Collection includes fifty-two significant textile artifacts such as icons, epitaphia, vestments,liturgical cloths, and other articles with some dating back to the 19th century. The Archives Committee has utilized variousstorage options to keep the collection safe from insects, light, and moisture. Some 19th c. priests’ vestments are stored inspecial archival garment boxes, and textile icons are framed and stored in icon boxes. Two historic epitaphia were framed.Other items are stored in a small dresser that is too small but has served an important purpose for many years. Importantdocumentation, original and copies of legal documents that support our legal incorporation and organization beginning in1865, are stored in a large metal filing cabinet in archival folders. Historic original photos, as well as copies, are alsomaintained in this filing cabinet.Storage for the collection is a constant need. These donations will help with needed archival storage, as well as keepexpenses manageable. The large dresser will hold textile items, reducing the jam-packed layers in the smaller dresser,and the filing cabinet can be used to create more distinct filing categories of the documentation and photos. Below are twoexamples of textile artifacts in the collection. FLAG - This special flag dates to pre-1970, the date when this design was changed to the current flag with barsand the cross in the left upper corner. It was a practice for this flag to be used with a symbol, religious or nationalor coat of arms, in the center of the cross. VEST - Early 20th c. girl’s celebration vest from the Peloponnesus donated by Diane and Nick Chronis3
AHEPADear Brothers,ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! AΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!Dues for 2021-2022 are 65 or 130, if you also owe last year. Payment may be mailed or dropped off at church.Should you have questions regarding your dues, please contact George Psilos at 504-251-4216.The District 16 Convention will be June 6, 2021, at 6 pm via Zoom. Six members are needed to serve as delegates.If you are available, contact me at 504-621-6692 by May 15. This will grant you a vote in the district election for officers.The National/International AHEPA Convention in Athens is July 25-31, 2021. Members in good standing withAHEPA can receive rates of 280 to 460 per night at Hotel Grand Bretagne and The King George. These are assignedthrough headquarters—202-232-6300. Should Athens be cancelled, there will be a domestic convention rescheduled alongwith a hybrid Zoom. Details TBA.There are still a few District 16 Scholarship Raffle Tickets available for 50 a chance for the grand prize of 500. Again,call me or drop off a check at church and address your envelope “AHEPA District 16.” You will get your ticket.The Crawfish Boil and Meeting is rescheduled for later in May. Updates will be in the weekly bulletins and emailed.Fraternally in AHEPA,Lance Wm von Uhde IIIChapter President Andrew Jackson 133, Lt. Governor Delta District 16DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPEThe DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE extend best wishes to everyone for a very Happy Easter. Evenduring these unusual times, the New Orleans Daughters of Penelope Chapter is working to keepmembers informed and contribute to help others. The Chapter made donations for those with damagesfrom the recent freezes in Texas, to the New Orleans Magnolia School, and for the K-9 for WarriorsProject. Thank you to President Connie Tiliakos for the FUN meeting Trivia Quizzes! The nextDAUGHTERS MEMBERSHIP MEETING will be held on SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021, at 1:00 PM viaZOOM. Details for the online meeting will be sent out by email. If you need the sign on information,please contact President Connie Tiliakos or Secretary Barbara Stavis Wolf.To stay healthy and safe, Daughters are getting vaccinated and encourage allcommunity members to do likewise.Getting the vaccine can help New Orleans get back to normal. If you need anyassistance signing up for a shot, you may contact a Daughters of Penelopeofficer to assist.4Daughters of Penelope and AHEPA members in New Orleans joined together briefly in March to recognize and celebrateGREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY! Ζητο Η Ελλαδα!
PHILOPTOCHOSDear Friends,ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN!I do hope you all had a very blessed Easter.It has been quite a year and quite a couple of years for me as presidentof our Philoptochos chapter. What an honor for me! I cannot thank you allenough for your support and participation - Father George, Holy Trinitystaff, Holy Trinity Parish Council, Philoptochos board, officers, members,gentleman sponsors, and friends. The Holy Trinity community has beenwonderful in so many ways. I am looking forward to our elections on May15, 2021, not only because it is time for me to “retire” but also because Ilook forward to the next generation’s involvement, new ideas, andcontinued philanthropic support. You have helped many people. Thatmeans so much for that is the purpose of Philoptochos. As in Mark’sGospel, when he describes Christ and says, “He came not to be served, butto serve ” that also describes Philoptochos. We are here to serve.As a reminder, please be sure to submit your recipes for our cookbook. It will be a fundraiser to continueour mission of philanthropy. Also, please send a donation to Philoptochos at the Cathedral address for the St.Nicholas Shrine. Finally, do not forget to pay your stewardship to Philoptochos, too. Everyone is consideredpart of Philoptochos, but being a steward helps so much. Ladies and gentlemen sponsors are welcomed.Thank you again!Cornelia KoniditsiotisNEXT MEETING and ELECTIONS - MAY 15 at 10:30 amMAY 28 AND 29 - DRIVE THRUHOLY TRINITY CATHEDRALGREEK FEASTA TRIBUTE TO THE GREEK FESTIVALP REORDERS O NLY - GREEKFEAST.ORGOrder OnlineGREEKFOODNOW!DeadlineMAY 12THANK YOU, GENEROUS DONORSThe Holy Trinity Cathedral Community was blessed to have so many faithfulfreely donate their time, talents, and treasures throughout Great Lent, HolyWeek, and Pascha. Their personal contributions as readers enhanced thespecial services, their monetary donations for icon and Cathedral floral decorations brought pleasureand comfort to the faithful, and their physical labors in creatively adorning the icons, the kouvouklion,and the Cathedral edifice are deeply appreciated. Please know that most of the kouvouklion flowerswere donated in memory of Spiron N. Bouzon. May God bless you all for your generous contributions!5
LOCAL SJCOF PARTAKERS ADVANCE TO METROPOLIS LEVELEach year Holy Trinity Cathedral Sunday School students are encouraged to partake in theannual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. This year two participants from the parishoratorical festival are advancing to the Metropolis level, which will take place at Holy TrinityChurch in Clearwater, Florida, on May 14-16, 2021. Below are the presentations given by JuniorDivision District Finalist Callie Putnam and Senior Division District Finalist Maria Vennis.JUNIOR DIVISION – Callie PutnamPrayer is called a “conversation with God.” Discuss the meaning of prayer in your life.Reverend Fathers, Esteemed Judges, Fellow Orators, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning.Prayer has always been an important part of my daily life. I pray before bedtime and before each meal. I attendCatholic school and we pray during Morning Assembly and even during class. Prayer is something that has always beenroutine, like brushing my teeth or getting dressed.The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Web site defines prayer as “doxology, praise, thanksgiving, confession,supplication, and intercession to God. Prayer is the way to renewal and spiritual life. Prayer is strength, refreshment, andjoy.” (End Quote) I choose to define prayer simply as talking to God about what’s on my mind. Prayer isn’t always aboutasking for something or doing it when there’s a problem. Prayer is also about thanking God for all He has done for us andcontinues to give to us.For me, prayer is not just a habit, but a great relief. Since before I was born, my family has been very close friendswith Miss Millie, who worked with my Dad. She was like a second mother to me. She never married or had children buttreated my brother and me like her own. One of my favorite memories is when she went with us to an Ole Miss footballgame. She arrived at our house, dressed head-to-toe in Ole Miss apparel, even though she was an Ohio State alum andfan. And, she cheered the loudest of anyone there, truly wanting my Dad’s alma mater to win. Miss Millie was a one-of-akind person, with amazing artistic capabilities and a charismatic personality.When I was in third grade, my life changed forever when Miss Millie was diagnosed with intestinal cancer. I don’t thinkI’ve ever prayed harder. I asked God to help her through her illness and cure her. Because Miss Millie lived alone, shemoved from Louisiana to Ohio so her sister could take her to doctors’ appointments. Miss Mille and I continued to talk andtext all the time. No matter how sick she was, she always was happy to hear from me, and wanted updates on everythinghappening here. She even felt well enough to fly down for one more Ole Miss game and spend a few days at our house.Despite her illness, Miss Millie always lived life to its fullest.For four long years, Miss Millie fought bravely but in March of this year, she traded her superhero cape for angelwings. My world fell apart. One of my closest friends was gone. I was angry with God for taking such a beautiful spirit fromme. I was sad, and depressed, and angry. It wasn’t fair.After questioning and crying, I finally did what I had to do: I began to pray. I prayed for God to help me understandwhat happened, and for God to give me strength to go on. Once again, God helped me through a very dark time.My Orthodox Prayer Book says – and I quote – “One can best learn to pray by praying, trusting in the help of God Make it your own personal prayer. Be persistent in prayer Strengthen your prayer through a lively faith in the Lord ”(End Quote)Talks with God have given me strength and have helped to calm my anxiety. I learned that I don’t need to wait for the“perfect place” to pray, such as during Mass at school or at Orthodox church on Sunday. I can talk to God anytime,anywhere, and ask Him for guidance or strength or even reassurance that everything is going to be OK.Romans 12:12 (Chapter 12, Verse 12) tells us to, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Iknow that nothing will ever bring Miss Millie back, not even prayer. But I do know that prayer helps to comfort me, and tostrengthen my relationship with Christ. And, I am confident God not only hears my prayers, but uses them to wrap Hisarms tightly around His newest servant, Miss Millie. Thank you.6SENIOR DIVISION – Maria VennisDuring the stay at home period of the pandemic, Orthodox Christians had to find ways to practice their faith withoutattending church in person or participating in parish activities. Discuss what you learned during those days.
Reverend Fathers, Esteemed Judges, Fellow Orators, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning.For as long as I could remember, I had been attending church habitually every Sunday. When thestay-at-home orderwas announced, I did not realize how much I had previously taken attending liturgy and parish events for granted. 200years ago, on March 25, Greeks gained their freedom from Turkish rule. During the time of slavery, Greeks were notallowed to practice their Greek Orthodox religion openly and were persecuted for their faith. Churches were shut down aswell damaged. The at-home period during the pandemic alludes to this early time of slavery in Greek history. As ourancestors had to adapt to their situation and find new ways to practice their faith,present-day Greeks had to adjust likewise.This bizarre repetition of history illustrates the determination and dedication of Greeks throughout the ages to their faithand their refusal to denounce their beliefs. This love of faith that runs strong in my blood pushed me during thestay-at-home period of the pandemic to practice my faith in modernized ways and rely on myspirituality in order to growand learn as a proud Orthodox Christian.During the pandemic, though some church and parish events were canceled, there were many new ways to getinvolved in the faith. For example, churches were live-streamed in order for people to feel safe while still being able toattend liturgy. Moreover, Sunday school classes wereperformed on zoom in order to keep the community aspect of ourfaith and to ensure the theological education of the younger generation. Sunday school was a necessity for me becauseit was a time when I could feel like everything was back to normal and I could interact with members of my churchcommunity that I had not been able to see since the announcement of the stay at home order. Through this experience, Ihad to learn how to practice and develop in my faith alone and create new ways to participate in order to keep my heartand mind pure during thetime of distress. This was a time of curiosity for me that matured me in my Orthodox faith and Irealized that God tends to give us signs in our lives in order to make us better understand and learn our spirituality.One thing I believe God was trying to show us during this time was our responsibility to take care of one another.This pandemic has been a dreary time of grief and loss due to the plethora ofdeaths caused by the virus. Part of thepandemic depended on us and our ability to sustain controlduring this time. However, the choice was either one of sacrificeor selfishness. As Orthodox Christians, we are called to sacrifice in order to protect one another. In a way, it was Godtesting us to see whether we would put the will of anoth
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