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The Voice of Holy TrinityNovember 2012“. Since the kingdom of God is not just words, it is power.”HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 1 CORINTHIANS 4:20PORTLAND, OREGON A Journey to TruthIf someone told me four years ago that withinthe course of the next year I would become a Christianand join the Orthodox Church I would not only notbelieve him, I would consider the prediction to be agross personal insult because at the time I hatedChristianity.I grew up in a southern protestant environment whereChristianity seemed to mean primarily guilt, hypocrisy,and politics. Going to church was like going to acombination concert and lecture. At an early age Idetected vast discrepancies between what was written inthe Bible, what was preached in the pulpit, and waspracticed by the people in the pews. How couldsomeone claim to be Christian and say that God hatedcertain groups of people? How could someone teachthat the poor were poor because they deserved to bepoor, because God was punishing them? These were thekinds of things I heard while growing up and to me thesewere “Christian values.”I had barely entered junior high school when Iabandoned it all completely. The Christianity I grew upin was the only one I knew, so I assumed all ofChristendom was the same. By the time I was in highschool I had become essentially an atheist. Nonetheless,I was convinced that there must be a Truth out there; Isimply could not see that Truth within protestantChristianity. It must be somewhere else. I spent most ofmy free time in junior high school and high schoolvoraciously reading every work of philosophy I couldget my hands on. At first, classical Greek and Romanthinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Lucretius, and MarcusAurelius enamored me. They all saw philosophyliterally as “love of wisdom” and attempted to use soberlogic to come to an understanding of Truth anddetermine how people should best live their lives. Theywere eloquent and gave impressive arguments for theirsystems of thought. However, no sooner had I begun todelve into Platonism, Stoicism, or Epicureanism than Ibegan to see fundamental flaws in these ancient systems.Their teachings did not seem complete, as if each onelacked something vital. They taught true things, butthey did not teach a full Truth.Studying the classical Western philosophers alsoled me to discover East Asian philosophies and faiths.In Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism I could see anothertake on Truth: it was not a matter of logic, but a matterof mystical experience. Truth was experienced, notlearned. Despite my early distrust of spiritual things, Ibecame attracted to these exotic and strange teachings.They felt exotic, wise, and, most importantly, notChristian. During high school I studied ancient Chineseand Indian texts and even attempted a regular practice ofmeditation and yoga. The experiential focus of the EastAsian teachings made me feel good, something I had notencountered in the Western philosophers. But there wasstill something missing in them, a certain lack ofrealness. The feeling of contentment and calm may havebeen nice, but it was also a crutch. I still searched forTruth, though I was beginning to worry that I mightnever find it.I moved on to more modern thinkers such as ImmanuelKant, Karl Marx, Jean-Paul Sartre and FriedrichNietzsche, thinking perhaps the ancients did not knowthe Truth after all. Nietzsche in particular saw Truth ascompletely relative to the individual and Christianvalues as weaknesses. He urged a “revaluation of allvalues” to throw off the “dust” of traditional morality.Nietzsche transformed my previous dislike ofChristianity into a raging hate.I was initially very attractedto Nietzsche’s teachings andembraced them wholeheartedly. It meant nothaving to worry about findingthe Truth or “being good.” Itall became much easier, and Ifelt freed from the burden ofmorality. I entered ReedCollege specifically to escapefrom Christianity and all thatit represented to me. It was avery dark period for me because everywhere I looked allI could see was weakness in others. Fueled byNietzsche’s teachings, I felt superior to everyone elseand I was full of a general loathing toward all otherpeople. Or, rather, I attempted to feel this way. In theend I found it to be impossible. I still felt compassionand appreciated beauty, even though intellectually Ifought against these things. All of this contradictionconfused and frustrated me and I fell into despair. It wasat this time, during the summer after my first year in
college, that I was gripped by a sudden urge to read theBible. I did not know where the desire came from, but Irealized that I had spent all of this time condemningChristianity and Christians and poring over diversephilosophies and writings without actually ever makingany real attempt to find out what the Scriptures actuallytaught.The first passage I opened to when I sat down to read theBible was the account of the Samaritan woman (St.Photini) in the Gospel.According to St. John where Christ says“whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give himshall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shallbecome in him a well of water springing up unto eternallife” (4:14). I found this to be the perfect description ofwhat I had been doing: thirsting. I was thirsting forTruth, but not finding it. All that time, I had assumedthat Truth was found in a set of abstract principles or aphilosophy; I never imagined it would be a person. Ispent the rest of the summer reading through the rest ofthe Gospels, then the Epistles, then the books of OldTestament. It was a great struggle to overcome myingrained anti-theism. I had many periods of continueddoubt and anxiety and felt great anguish at my inabilityto believe even though I felt a tremendous desire to doso. However, through God’s grace I eventuallyadmitted that this very desire was proof enough. It maynot have been the firmest foundation for faith, but itgave me the opportunity to delve deeper. I was stillcaught up in intellectualism, and I still treatedChristianity as simply another philosophy. I understoodthat I could not go through this transition alone: I neededto find Christ’s Church.As I threw myself into the environment ofAmerican protestant Christianity I was againdisappointed. There were a myriad of groups outthere all claiming to be Christian churches, eventhough many of them taught conflicting things.They all seemed to fight each other more than theyfought against sin or poverty. Furthermore, theywere all so young. How could they be Christ’sChurch if they were less than one hundred years old,and why were there so many of them? I had studiedthe Scriptures enough to know that Christ foundedHis Church and promised it would never die. I turned toRome, but even though the Roman Catholic Church wasold and claimed to be the Church, I had also studiedenough history to know that they had fallen long ago.At first I thought there was nowhere left to turn and thatI would have to become a “solitary Christian.” Then Iencountered in a book an obscure reference to somethingcalled the Orthodox Church. I knew nothing of it at thatpoint; the Orthodox Church and Orthodox Christianityhad not been mentioned in anything I had studied before.At the same time I noticed that a class on thehistory of Eastern Orthodoxy was being offered at Reed.Intrigued, I signed up for the class. I found out that oneof the requirements for the course was to attendOrthodox services, and this led me to visit Holy TrinityGreek Orthodox Cathedral. As soon as I walked in, Iknew I was in the right place. I felt an overwhelmingwave of peace, enfolded in the arms of Christ and HisChurch. It was the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, thoughat the time I did not know what that meant. Father JohnAngelis’ homily seemed to be directed right at me. Iwas finally set on the right path.As the months passed I realized somethingextraordinary. Before, during all those years ofsearching, it felt as though I had been rapidly “goingthrough” all of the philosophies and traditions out there.Then, I found Orthodoxy and I have stayed here,through joy, sadness, challenge, and peace. I wasbaptized a year after finding the Church, and since then Ihave been serving the Church continuously, knowingthat I had found Truth in the person of Jesus Christ. Ihave often considered the irony that I went to Reed toescape Christendom, and in so doing I found it. In theChurch I tasted the water described in the GospelAccording to Saint John and had met Truth. Ultimately,I am grateful for my long journey to Orthodoxy becauseit allowed me to be certain when I finally arrived that Ihad come home. I pray that my experience may behelpful and enlightening to others.Praise be to God.Paul Colwell, Servant of ------------------------Greek DancersChristmas Tree SaleBeautiful and fresh Fir treesfor sale at the annex.Saturday, December 8th8:00 am – 4:00 pmSunday,December 9th11:30 am – 4:00 pmPlease support our dancers as they prepare for FDFPre-order your wreaths, garlands and baskets duringthe month of November and pick them up when youpick out your Christmas tree. All your Christmasgreenery needs met at once.Join us in supporting our dancers!For more information contact Christina Geistgeist@teleport.com
Holy Trinity Greek OrthodoxCathedral3131 NE Glisan St.,Portland, OR ober 20, 2012 – Stephen Whaley,II, son of David H. Whaley andLeah Touhouliotis, who live inGatlinburg, Tennessee. TheGodparent is Magdalene ZoeTouhouliotis.Dynamis is the monthly newsletter ofthe Holy Trinity Greek OrthodoxCathedral in Portland, Oregon.Articles for the next month’s issue ofDynamis are due in the church officeon the 11th of the current month.Deadlines will be strictly adhered to.October 21, 2012: Asa HearyHallett (Michael), son of Nez Hallettand Heather Owen Hallett. TheGodparents are Vasili and MichelleRozakisDynamis Editorial GuidelinesHow to contribute: Email to:Gail@goholytrinity.org or on a CDwith a hard copy to the church office.If you do not use a computer, pleasefax submissions to 503-236-8379 orbring a typed copy to the churchoffice.We reserve the right to edit or declinea submission. All inserts must beapproved by the church office andthe postal service.Announcements policy: Unpaidannouncements for church-relatedevents are limited to a half page.Non-church-related community eventannouncements are limited to aquarter page.Advertising rates:Full advertising section – half of backpage . 400Half advertising section – ¼ of backcover. 225Quarter advertising section – 1/8 oflast page . 125Our PeopleI would like to thank everyonewho called me, sent flowers andcards and for caring and showingconcern for my welfare.Thank you to all.Love, Sophia DamianiWeddings:September 27, 2012 – LeonidasLoizides and Eftichia Papadopoulou.The Sponsor was StefanosVertopoulos.October 15, 2012 - James Creagerand Maria Vertopoulos. TheSponsor was Marchella Penaranda.
“Let’s Get Ready ToRumble! Welcome ToThe Main Event(s)”By Bill Marianes“WHEW, I’m certainly gladthat’s over. Now I can get back tonormal.” This sentiment is perhapsone of the most widely feltemotions, generally in the Fall, inmost Greek Orthodox Parishes inAmerica. It follows the 2 “MainEvents” we frequently dread in ourchurch lives, namely ourStewardship Sunday and GreekFestival.Somehow, people we neversee during the year magically gettheir GPS navigation systems toagain find their church solely duringthe day they will attend (and maybework) the Greek Festival. And then,as if Harry Houdini and DavidCopperfield attended our parishes,these “part-timers” become likegroundhogs that show us theirshadows as they disappear until nextyear.On the other hand,Stewardship Sunday strikes fear inthe hearts and minds of manyparishioners even more than havingto go to confession. Someone mightactually ask us to account for whatwe have done with the gifts Godgave us. But thankfully for most,the traveling magic show comes intothe pews on only one Sunday, withmuch fanfare, new slick banners,brochures and slogans, and thendisappears just as quickly.Imagine if God only showedup and gave us His gifts oneSunday, or weekend, a year and thenHe disappeared and left uscompletely on our own with nofood, nothing to drink, no sunshine,etc. Our Lord gives usunconditional love and gifts everysecond of every day of our lives.Without His gifts we could not exist.The breath of oxygen you justinhaled and the lungs you used toprocess it to stay alive were bothgifts from your Father. And yet wesomehow think our stewardship canbe relegated to one StewardshipSunday or weekend of gyro makingand baklava slinging.My simple definition is:“Stewardship is what you do withthe gifts God gave you.” Nothingmore complicated than that.Everything we have is a gift fromour Father. And these gifts are oursfor only the limited time we are hereon this earth. And yet wesometimes forget that what we dowith those gifts is one of themeasures of whether or not our soulsare prepared for salvation and thehoped-for eternal life of theosis andoneness with our Lord and Savior.Stewardship is a way of life.It is what we do every second,minute, hour and day of our life. Itisn’t just about writing a check oncea year. It is about demonstratingevery day that we understand whatour responsibility is with respect toALL of the gifts we have received.We teach our children to say “thankyou” when they receive gifts, but dowe do the same to our Father whoblesses us every moment of ourlives? Thankfully, it’s not too lateto walk the talk.The book OrientedLeadership says “Stewardship iswhat a person does, after saying, ‘Ibelieve’ as proof of that belief.” Weall like to talk and tell folks what“we believe.” But what have wedone lately with the gifts God gaveus? Not just your talents, butincluding your talents. Not just yourtime, but including your time. Notjust your money, but including yourmoney. What have you done withthe amazing thing that you do sospectacularly? Who in your Parishhave you taught that thing that onlyyou can do so well? When was thelast time you brought your wit,wisdom, philosophy, coaching, fix-itskills or just loving care to one ofyour Parishioners (or a totalstranger) who was afraid, confused,lost, sick, suffering, hungry, thirsty,in prison, or just in need?There is only one thingkeeping you from being theincredible steward you are capableof becoming. And that one thing isYou. I know you are busy. So iseveryone else. But every day ofyour life, among the trillions of giftsGod gives you each nanosecond, aretwo very big ones. The first, is thegift of 24 hours. And the second, isthe gift of free will to decide whatyou will do with the first gift. It isup to you. As we all told our
children at one time or the other:“you are the boss of you.”So what have you donetoday with the gifts God gave you?In which ministries of your parish,Metropolis, Archdiocese orPatriarchate have you assisted thisweek or month or year? This iswhat you are called to do every day,not just the weekend of the Festivalor Stewardship Sunday.You can’t change how yougot to where you are, but you canchange where you’re going. Youdon’t know when you will meetyour Maker and be asked to accountfor your life. So perhaps you maynot want to wait and hope you’ll geta “Hail Mary” shot like the thiefnext to our Lord on the day of Hiscrucifixion. Ask to be rememberedin His kingdom every day, and inevery way you act, and with whatyou do with the gifts God gave you.Don’t wait for the MainEvent(s). It might just be too late.Do something today! And Godbless you as you pursue your ownunique stewardship calling.SOTPAETJ (stay on The Path, andenjoy the journey)Bill Marianes will be with us onSaturday, December 8th forour Stewardship Event. Watchfor detailsChangesThe world is in a constantstate of change. Just when yousettle into and figure out how to usea piece of technology, it is obsolete.On its heels is the latest and greatestversion promising even morecapabilities that you’ve got to have!I often feel overwhelmed by all thechange in our world and thedemands that come with it. Besidesfeeling overwhelmed, many of uscan experience uncertainty, stress,and even depression when facedwith too many changes too quickly.While some change is beneficial andnecessary, I find comfort in theWord of God and our HolyOrthodox Traditions. These are thesolid foundations I build my lifeupon, and they never change!God is calling each of us toopen our hearts to Him; not only intimes of health and prosperity, butalso in times of illness and hardship.As I reflected on Fr. Demo’s sermonabout the Word (seed) of God beingequally spread throughout the earth,I began to take a serious look at myown heart and the condition of itssoil. Is it fertile soil that will receiveGod’s Word and yield peace andsalvation? Or, are the thorns(distractions, temptations, pleasures,etc.) choking the Word, disabling itsability to change and nurture myheart? This was a difficult questionfor me. Even more difficult wasdiscovering what God was requiringof me to create the right soilconditions to effectively receiveGod’s Word. I need to make somechanges in my life.The definition of insanity:Doing the same thing over and overagain expecting different results.This quote embodies the way manyof us deal with change in variousareas of our lives. I invite you tojoin me in an examination of ourspiritual lives. Let us candidly askourselves, “Is the soil of my heartfertile and productive, or thorny andbarren?”Perhaps we are perpetually cyclingbetween the rocks, sand, and thorns– leaving us with a painful spiritualvoid?Just as the seasons mustchange to sustain the lush beauty inour spectacular Pacific Northwestlandscape, we must entertain thenotion of change in our hearts –individually and as a church family.Let us all reach out and encourageeach other to open our hearts toChrist and commit to taking thenecessary steps toward God-inspiredchange within ourselves and ourcommunity!In Christ,John Carandanis, Stewardship ChairI look forward to hearing from Stewardship UpdateStewardship gifts throughthe end of September reached 324,282 – surpassing the previousyear’s comparable year to date byapproximately 7,600. Thisaccomplishment to date is truly ablessing! A sincere “thank you” toeveryone who is trying their best tosupport the missions of our churchwith time, talents and financial gifts!We are still a long way fromachieving this year’s goal of 550,000 and ask each of you tocontinue to search your hearts andgive according to your ability. Ifyou have not yet made your gift,please do not wait any longer!Without your gifts, we cannotfurther the mission of Christ’sChurch. All gifts are appreciated!I encourage you to reach outto me with any questions, concerns,ideas and/or interest in joining me infurthering our Stewardship at HolyTrinity. You can contact me at(503) 502-0294 or e-mail at:jcarandanis@gmail.com.Putting Christmas Backinto ChristThe Nativity Fast begins onNovember 15thFrom the Nativity Fast Reflection,Fr. Theodore Stylianopoulos“For 40 days the church seeks toprepare us for the true meaning ofChristmas. Most of us need time toprepare for special events. It takestime to plan for a trip, a vacation, forentering college, for a baptism or awedding. We need time to
anticipate, to prepare for thepractical aspects, to think about theirsignificance for us. With adequatepreparation we enjoy these eventsmuch more. For forty days weanticipate and prepare for theComing “Advent” of Christ into theworld and into our lives. How willyou prepare for Christmas this year?As a part of yourparticipation for Christmas resolveto give closer attention to the Wordof God by reading, for example, onechapter a day from the Gospels forthe next 40 days. You might read theGospels of Mark and Luke whichtogether have forty chapters. Gettingto know more about the life ofChrist will make you appreciatemore deeply the significance of Hiscoming which we celebrate onChristmas. In our daily prayersinclude thanksgiving for the Lord’scoming, invite Him to be at thecenter of your life and let your heartleap for joy as you meditate onGod’s gift of His Son to the world.”I encourage all of you tomake Sunday Divine Liturgy thehighest priority of the week. It is theLord’s Day. Let us make sure we areoffering the day to the Lord. Youwill notice, especially in Novemberand December, additional weekdayservices. We are offering someservices during the week at 7:00 am.This is to accommodate your workand school schedules.ORTHODOX SPIRITUALITYThis class will focus on ourrelationship with Christ, and how wegrow spiritually with prayer andfasting.We will be meeting on the followingSundays, at 12:30, in the museum:November 4 & 12Please join us as we continue todiscuss the importance of the DivineLiturgy for our lives, and how itunites us with Christ.Please contact Father Jordan with anyquestions(frjordan@goholytrinity.org)THE HISTORIC ROAD OFEASTERN ORTHODOXCHRISTIANITYThis fall course is designed forOrthodox and non-Orthodox alike:inquirer, catechumen, Sunday schoolteacher, adult leader, or interestedparishioner. Its purpose is to introducethe historic development of theOrthodox Christian Church.The class will meet on the followingMondays, 7:00 pm, in the museum:November 5, 12 & 19.Please join us!Please contact Deacon David Colewith any questions(dndavid@goholytrinity.org)THE OTHER SCRIPTURES II:Readings from the Holy Texts not inthe New TestamentPlease join us on the followingWednesdays, 7:00 pm, in themuseum:Nov 7, 14 & 28Please contact Deacon David Colewith any questions(dndavid@goholytrinity.org)TUESDAY MORNING BIBLESTUDYPlease join us on the followingTuesdays, 10:00 am, conferenceroom:Nov 6 & 27Father will be leading this class. Wewill prayerfully study the HolyScriptures, with emphasis on theSunday readings and feast days.COLLEGE MINISTRY @ OSUOCF, Orthodox Campus Fellowship isa wonderful ministry and greatopportunity to grow both in ourrelationship with Christ, and Churchfamily on campus. Father Jordan, andFather Stephen Soot will be servingour students on campus. Pleasecontact either Father Jordan or FatherStephen with any t.net )OCF will be meeting at the OSUEpiscopal Campus Ministry house, St.Anselm, 2615 Arnold Way.OCF will be meeting in November, onthe following dates, 5:30 pm:November 6 & November ---------------From the Justice andHuman Rights Council:On August 28, 2012 parishionersAlex Christy, Bill Aspros and E.John Rumpakis met with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici.A wide range of issues wasdiscussed regarding Cyprus, thePatriarchate and the HalkiPatriarchal School of Theology.Congresswoman Bonamici was verycordial and thanked us for providinginformation regarding matters shewas unfamiliar with. She would likeus to maintain contact and she willconsider joining the Hellenic Caucusin ------Philoptochos BakeryPre-order for the holidays – Now!Large Spanakopita 20.00Small Spanakopita 10.00Large Baklava 22.00Small Baklava – gift wrapped 12.00All orders must be pre-paid byNovember 10thMail your order and payment toHoly Trinity CathedralPhiloptochos Bakery3131 NE Glisan StreetPortland, OR 97232Cappella Romana toperform ancient Latinchants in “Byzantine”styleHear the beauty of worship whichunified the Christian Mediterraneanworld of the first millennium.Cappella Romana will open its 21stAnnual Season with ancient chantsfrom medieval Spain in honor of St.James -- Ιἀκωβος in Greek, Iacobusin Latin--with a concert Friday,November 16.
Medieval Latin chant specialistMarcel Pérès from France will leadthe Byzantine chant ensembleincluding Alexander Lingas, JohnMichael Boyer, ConstantineKokenes and Mark Powell in aprogram drawn from the CodexCalixtinus, the priceless 12thcentury manuscript stolen andrecently recovered from theCathedral of St. James inCappella Romana in concertCompostela, Spain.November 16, 8pm, St. Mary’sMonsieur Pérès has collaborated forCathedral at NW 18th & Couch.many years with LycourgosPre-concert talk with MonsieurAngelopoulos, the director of thePérès at 7pm. Tickets start at 22;Greek Byzantine Choir of Athens,discounts for students and seniors.for recordings of Old Roman Chant,For more information, call Markechoing an era when the popes ofPowell at 503-927-9027 or online atRome were Greek-speaking and thecappellaromana.orgLatin liturgy still retained Greekpsalms and hymns.Friday, November 16: Feast of St. MatthewHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox CathedralOrthros 8:00 am, Liturgy 9:00 am3131 NE Glisan StreetPortland, OR 97232Saturday, November 17: Feast of St. GregoryOrthros 8:00 am, Liturgy 9:00 amWednesday, November 21: Feast of the PresentationOrthros 8:00 am, Liturgy 9:00 amTuesday, November 27: Feast of St. James PersianDivine Liturgy 7:00 amFriday, November 30: Feast of St. AndrewOrthros 8:00 am, Liturgy 9:00 amNON-PROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGEChange ServiceRequestedPAIDPERMIT NO. 64PORTLAND, OREGONService Schedule for November:Thursday, November 1: Feast of Sts. Cosmos & DamianosOrthros 8:00 am, Liturgy 9:00 amThursday, November 8: Feast of the ArchangelsOrthros 8:00 am, Liturgy 9:00 amFriday, November 9: Feast of St. NectariosOrthros 6:15 am, Liturgy 7:00 amTuesday, November 13: Feast of St. John ChrysostomOrthros 6:15 am, Liturgy 7:00 amWednesday, November 14: 6:00 pm Evening Liturgy
YOUTH CORNERJr. GOYANovember 3:9:00 am Service ProjectNovember 10:6:30 pm FellowshipNovember 16-18GOYA Retreat at the Monastery
November, 2012Youth PagePanagia Mazi Mas!“The Scoop” for your Youth GroupNewsletter from the Dept. of Youth MinistryTo get involved and to receive more information contact Youth Director, George Demas @ 503-234-0486, ext 34Remember the Dates!Chronia Polla!Happy Name Day!(Archangels, Nov 8)Michael BeauchampMichael GustafsonAngeliki HatziyiannisMichael Hinchliffe(St. Katherine, Nov 25)Madison ChristKaterina KoukoumanosMia HuntKate JamisonKaterina KosmasKelly CarlsonKaterina Triantafillou(St. Stylianos, Nov 26)Stella Gatziolis(Detailed Information to Follow. Please check your physical mail, emails & Facebook. RSVP ASAPwith George Demas for all events.)“GOYA Together”: (6-12th grades) Vespers or a prayer service, dinner, hangout with aspiritual discussion/social service/social outreach. These events occur 1-2 times eachmonth. Locations, Dates and times will be announced. Get your family involved!“Game Night: Last Chance Fridays”: (All Ages Welcome) Every last Friday of eachmonth from 6pm-Midnight: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Dance, Video Games, PingPong, Foosball, Board Games, Hang-Out & Snacks. November 3, 9am-12:30pm “DOWNTOWN HOMELESS FEED”: (JrGOYA, 6-8 grade) We will first meet at Holy Trinity to sack lunchesfor the needy. Then will have a discussion about what we are doingand then we will go to Rescue Mission area, distribute food andengage with the needy. November 10, 6:30pm-9:00pm, “JR GOYA FELLOWSHIP”: (JR.GOYA 6-8 grade) Fellowship, food, and discussion. Hosting homeTBA. November 16-18, “SR GOYA MONASTERY RETREAT”: (9-12grade) At St. John the Forerunner Monastery in Goldendale, WA. We willbe hosting the retreat master from Ascension California, Fr. Nebojsa Pantic.Fr. Nebojsa is very talented and versed in Youth Ministry and will offer usfour different sessions on chastity throughout the weekend. Amongstlearning our Orthodox Identity we will have fellowship, tours of the newproperty/church, confessions, service projects, and other activities. 50per child (covers transportation and donation to monastery). Pleasecontact Fr. Jordan if financial assistance is needed. Sign your kids up nowby contacting George Demas for more details. November 30, “Game Night”: (All Ages) Fun activities available:basketball, volleyball, soccer, ping-pong, board games & more. Chaperonsneeded! Come and have a great time with our communityQuote of the month for our Orthodox IdentityWhy we need a Spiritual Father (a bishop, priest or monastic for regular personal counsel):“The knowledge and experience of the spiritual father-whose teachings and advice the confessing Christianexecutes-on the one hand, teach this person what is necessary to embrace and carry out, on the other hand, what isnecessary to spit away and reject. Through his knowledge, the spiritual father morally builds him within virtue,while through his experience, he guards him from the delusions-and in this manner guides him to salvation”“Reverence towards a spiritual father is a fortress against sin because it restrains the sinful urges and severs theimproper desires”-St Nektarios (On Repentance & Confession-
GETTING TO KNOWTHE HEART OF OUR YOUTHAlex TymchenkoI am currently a senior at Lake OswegoHigh School. My mom, Mari, is JapaneseAmerican and my dad, Viktor, is Ukrainian. Ihave been raised in the Orthodox faith and mywhole family attends Holy Trinity. My olderbrother, Andrew, is now a sophomore at theUnited States Air Force Academy in Colorado. Icompete in cross-country and track. I wondistricts in the 300 meter hurdles last year. I haveplayed the piano for twelve years and am an avidskier and backpacker. At Holy Trinity, I serve inthe altar and cherish the opportunity to contributeto the Liturgy in such a way. I try to live out myfaith on a daily basis. Helping others is importantto me. This past summer, I went to Japan to aidin tsunami relief. I also enjoy being a counselorat Camp Angelos, which I have been attendingsince I was little. I constantly am looking at whatmakes Orthodox Christians unique. TheOrthodox faith is full of
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