At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on June 18, the Oath of Affirmation was given to the 2017-2018 Philoptochos Board. Congratulations to all of the newly sworn members.
Cleo Canelos & Georgeann Mavrovitis Recognized
In addition to Sunday School graduation, the parish recognized Mrs. Cleo Canelos for dedication to the Young At Heart program, serving as its director for 11 years. Fr. Nick also recognized Georgeann Mavrovitis for her untiring dedication to our Junior Choir. Following the Divine Liturgy, our AHEPA sponsored breakfast in the Social Hall for our high school and college graduates.
"A Light in Shadow"
Sunday June 11, Fr. Nick welcome Kaitlyn Brianna Guttridge, author of "A Light in the Shadow" - a children's book on the St. Nicholas Church at Ground Zero. A book signing was held in the Social Hall at the end of the Divine Liturgy. Kaitlyn also addressed our high school and college graduates at the annual AHEPA Scholarship Breakfast.
OCF - First Forty Days Initiative
The First Forty Days: High School to College Transition
Research has shown that many college students form the habits and social groups that they will maintain for the entirety of their college career in the first six weeks of their freshman year. Thus, the Orthodox Christian Fellowship knows it is critical to personally contact every first-year Orthodox college student so that they know that an Orthodox family awaits them on campus during these crucial formative weeks.
Through OCF’s First Forty Days Initiative, our local OCF student leaders, spiritual advisors, and lay coordinators introduce themselves to all new incoming students, making sure that they know about Orthodoxy on campus and nearby Orthodox parishes. It is our hope that through this personal connection, our young college students will not only stay connected but deepen their faith during their years in post-secondary education and graduate to be faithful stewards of parishes across the continent.
Submit your incoming freshmen’s information by July 15th to ensure that your students will receive the full benefits of the First Forty Days Initiative.
Questions or comments? Contact us at firstfortydays@ocf.net.
Greek School Graduation 2017
Commencement ceremonies were held on June 9th for the graduating Greek School class of 2017. The graduating class is pictured with Fr. Nick and Greek school director and teacher Evangelia Roumoudi.
Monday of the Holy Spirit 2017
Keeping the festive spirit of Pentecost, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Monday June 5, Monday of the Holy Spirit. Joining our own Fr. Nick and Fr. Patrick were: Fr. Sylvester Berberis from Zoodohos Peghe in the Bronx, Fr. Nicholas Dassouras from St. George in Norwalk, Fr. Elias Villis (who chanted beautifully) from the Church of Our Saviour in Rye, and Fr. Evan Evangelidis from Annunciation, Stamford. Breakfast was offered afterward to all the faithful in attendance.
Parish Panygiri 2017
After the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy and the Kneeling Service on Pentecost Sunday, our parish community celebrated with a wonderful meal donated by the Beehive Restaurant in Armonk, music provided by Michael Zoulis & Orchestra, Sunny the Clown donated her time and talents entertaining the children. Columbia Florists donated the table decorations. Ron and Andrea NIcholas donated our celebratory Mythos beer.
During the Panygiri, we recognized all our District Olympics athletes, as well as our GOYA basketball teams.
Χρόνια πολλά και του χρόνου!
Pentecost 2017
Holy Trinity was honored to welcome His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane on our patronal feast day, Pentecost. Pentecost is considered by many to be the "birthday" of the Church and is the ultimate expression of the presence of God (i.e. the Holy Trinity) in the life of the Church, when the Holy Spirit came down upon the Disciples (students) and they became Apostles (those who are sent out) and the Good News of salvation in Christ was spread. The Feast of the Descent of the Holy Spirit - as the day is also called - reminds us that the Kingdom of God is here and now, in the Church - whose members are all bearers of the Spirit, and the light.
"Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast shown forth the fishermen as supremely wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them didst draw the world into Thy net. O Befriender of man, glory be to Thee." - Dismissal Hymn of Pentecost
