Paraklisis prayers were chanted today at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on the last Sunday before the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15th.
AHEPA Sunday was commemorated this morning at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy remembering the founders of our AHEPA chapter - James Plevritis/Joseph Keane. In addition the oath of affirmation was given to the new officers including Harry Fotiadis, President; Jon John Copulos, Vice President; and Jon Kohilakis, Secretary. The chapter also thanked Joe Keane for his many years of service and dedication as chapter president.
Georgeanne Mavrovitis, on behalf of the Holy Trinity Theater Group, presented a check for over $5,000 to our Dance Troupe director Nick Gregory for the acquisition of authentic Greek folk costumes (from various regions of Greece) for the dancers to dress in while performing. The proceeds were raised during the recent Taverna Night.
Students of our afternoon Greek School read poems in Greek and English on the occasion of Mother’s Day following the Divine Liturgy.
onderful Vesper Service of the Resurrection. The Gospel was read in several languages including Greek, English, Spanish, Latin, French, German, Russian and Luo. The service ended with a procession of the Resurrection Icon and the distribution of red and chocolate eggs (and Easter egg hunt, too).
eautiful Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy and procession of the Sunday School students and blessing of the palms.
Saturday of Lazarus at Holy Trinity. Following this morning’s Liturgy, our youth gathered with their families to assist in the making of the Palm Sunday crosses and “Lazarakia” breads. In addition, our Ladies Philoptochos commenced this year’s Easter Market for our parish.
