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.
Philoptochos Easter Market Opens!
This Saturday, the Philoptochos Easter Market opened! If you missed it, be sure to stop by tomorrow (Palm Sunday) after Liturgy. Pre-ordered items will be available for pick-up.
Payment can be made be cash or check only.
Holy Week Highlights: Saturday of Lazarus
Saturday of Lazarus
After Liturgy, the community gathered for a Lenten breakfast and festive activities. Together we learned how to bake Lazarakia and how to fold palm crosses in preparation for Palm Sunday.
Significance of this Service
Source: goarch.org
"In Remembrance of a Pledge of Resurrection"
(Saturday before Palm Sunday; the service consists of Matins [Morning Prayers] and the Divine Liturgy.)
On this day, the rising from the dead of St. Lazarus, the righteous friend of Christ, is celebrated. Holy Week begins with the phrase: "Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany..." (John 12:1) His arrival coincided with the Jewish Passover. It started on the 15th of the month of Nissan in commemoration of the freeing of the Hebrew people, under the leadership of Moses, from the slavery of the Egyptians by the miraculous act of God. The Church relates preparation and redemption to the events of this week.
Six days before the Passover, a feast was given for Christ in Bethany of Judea, where Christ had stopped on His way to Jerusalem. Lazarus, His friend, and his sisters were present. A short time earlier, Christ had raised Lazarus from the dead, thereby gaining the respect and faith of the people, but also the hatred of the fanatics. The Church names this day the "Saturday of Lazarus" in remembrance of the resurrection of Lazarus and its promise of universal resurrection for all men. The Church connects this celebration, by anticipation, with the Entrance of Christ into Jerusalem: "We carry the Symbols of victory and cry Hosanna in the highest."
The readings are Hebrews 12:28-13:8 and John 11:1-45.
Philoptochos Prepares for the Easter Market
The Philoptochos has prepared many delicious items for Holy Week and Pascha.
Please visit their Easter Market after church on Palm Sunday.
Philoptochos Lenten supper and retreat
Following the Pre-sanctified Divine Liturgy, dedicated to our Ladies Philoptochos Society, a Lenten supper and retreat was held in the social hall with the topic "Iconography and the Role of Women Saints'" in the Orthodox Church.
Go Red For Women
The Ladies Philoptochos Society sponsored "Go Red For Women" health lecture this morning hosted by Donna Brown a clinical nutritionist and food coach.
Sunday Highlights: Holy Trinity Welcomes Bishop Sebastian of Zela and the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos Board
Bishop Sebastian of Zela celebrated Divine Liturgy this morning assisted by Fr. Nick and Fr. Patrick and welcomed the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos Board including National Philoptochos President Maria Logus and and DAD President Jennifer Constantine. Bishop Sebastian gave the ladies present at a luncheon, following the service, an icon of the Saints Anargyroi commissioned by Archbishop Demetrios for the Philoptochos.
At the luncheon, our Philoptochos president Marina Sirras presents His Grace Bishop Sebastian with a $5,000 check from the New Rochelle Philoptochos Society for Apostoli, the largest food relief organization in Greece, distributing food to 10,000 families each month.
Philoptochos Welcomes Presvytera Jessica O'Rourke
The Holy Trinity Philoptochos welcomes Presvytera Jessica O'Rourke to our parish at its fall meeting held on October 25th. Fr. Nick presented an icon of the Panagia to Presvytera Jessica together with chapter president Marina Sirras.
