Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross.
Our building is open
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
May I share a couple of things with you all?
On Wednesday, March 7th, we will keep our buildings open in the case that you don’t have heat or electricity in your homes. I spoke with several parishioners today that still have no heat and/or electricity, and wanted to offer our church and facility to anyone who wish to come into a warm and safe place.
Please bring blankets and inflatable beds if you wish to spend the evening. (Hopefully we won’t lose power! If we do, I will send a robo call out in the morning.)
Also, the Church Office will be closed on Wednesday, and we have cancelled all the regular Church activities as well as the evening Pre-sanctified Liturgy scheduled for 6pm tomorrow evening.
Be safe
Fr Nick.
Last Night's Soup Run - Feb. 2018
Dear Friends -
Everyone who needed a coat or a meal received one during last night's soup run. We served 110 meals of lemon chicken, rice, vegetables and apples to our guests on 33rd Street in New York City and in Penn Station.
We distributed 10 bins of clothing, including much-needed socks, men's and women's underwear, pants, sweaters and coats. The warm meals were received with gratitude and thanks all around. We heard comments ranging from "God bless you" to "I want to sit down and enjoy this Greek lemon chicken". One of our volunteers brought 10 new backpacks which we distributed in less than five minutes.
We met Joanne who was pulling a heavy milk crate. When asked about the crate, she said, "It's my life." Joanne needed a coat and sneakers and we were able to provide her with both. While in Penn Station distributing meals, scarves and toiletries, we met Fr. Louis, a Catholic monk. Fr. Louis runs a 30-bed homeless shelter in the Bronx and visits Penn Station monthly to minister to the homeless. He was interested to talk with us about our monthly homeless outreach and he told us how much he loves the homeless. With an affable personality and speaking Spanish, we witnessed Fr. Louis connecting with individuals in a very personal way. Our friend Chris was happy to tell us that he is moving into his own apartment today - after five years of being homeless. He'd like to return next month to help us serve.
With much gratitude, we thank a number of supporters of the soup run: Minos Samoladas for his donation which enables us to purchase socks and underwear, this month's sponsor, Eugenia Valliades, Manny Louros and Zacharay Karounos for preparing the meals, Deb van der Heyden for the backpacks, Athena Gregory and the 8th grade Sunday School class for toiletry kits and the many volunteers who humbly share their time, talent and treasures. Our monthly homeless outreach serves so many who have so little. Thank you! Please join us next month on March 29th. For those who cannot join us in Manhattan and would like to participate, we welcome donations of sweatshirts, backpacks and tote bags which may be placed in the white bin near the church offices.
Apokreatiko Gendi
The Greek School PTA sponsored the annual Apokreatiko Gendi on Saturday evening, February 10th. The Greek School students performed many traditional dances.
Sunday Highlights: Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday 2018 was recognized at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy this morning. The troop presented Frs. Nick and Patrick with this year’s commemorative patch.
Fr. Nick concelebrates the Divine Liturgy in Buenos Aires
r. Nick concelebrated the Divine Liturgy this morning the Church of the Kimisis tis Theotokou in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is part of a pilgrimage to Argentina with Fr. Nicholas Dassouras of Norwalk, CT. The group was warmly welcomed by Metropolitan Tarasios of Buenos Aires and South America.
Sunday Highlights
"Among the first remember, Lord, our Archbishop and Father DEMETRIOS: grant him to Your holy churches in peace, safety, honor, and health, unto length of days, rightly teaching the word of Your truth."
We respectfully extend the happiest of birthday wishes to our Archbishop Demetrios on the occasion of his 90th year. Είς Πολλά Ετη Δέσποτα !
Joe Pantginis Recognized with Two Awards
Dr. Joseph Pantginis was honored today at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy with two outstanding achievement awards for his longtime participation in the Choir as well as service to Holy Trinity Church. Presenting the awards to Jospeh together with Fr. Nick and Fr. Patrick was Anna Dounelis, of the DIrect Archdiocesan District Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians. AXIOS!
