Each week we gather together and share the joy of Greek dance. We learn dances from all regions of Greece. New members of all skill levels are always welcomes and encouraged to attend. Open to adult members or our community.
Welcome Autumn! As we began our Ecclesiastical Year in September, celebrating the Nativity of the Theotokos, and the Elevation of the Cross, our Philoptochos Chapter prepares or many activities. Starting October 13, our members will come together in the Church’s Social Hall for our first General Membership meeting, during which the chairwomen of our many Outreach Ministries, Clubs and Events, will outline the substance of each one and share how someone can get involved. This meeting will be highlighted by a Speaker from My Sister’s Place, who will provide a brief overview of the agency and the services oMered regarding domestic violence and human traMicking. From October 1 through December 1, our Ladies Philoptochos will conduct a Soap Drive along with our sister chapters within our Archdiocesan District. The soap collected (Dove soap only) will be donated to the Taconic Correctional Facility. Please see the Soap Drive flyer for more details and learn how you can contribute to this inspirational ministry. On Sunday, October 18, we will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. Our Team, Holy Trinity Go New Ro, will walk in unity, wearing pink, to raise funds for this worthy cause. Thank you to co-chairwomen Maria Kohilakis and Margaret Papademetriou for your hard work to make this event a successful one! We are looking forward to our parishioners, family, and friends to joining us. On Wednesday, October 28, volunteers are invited to join me for a visit to St. Michael’s Home in Yonkers for an OXI DAY celebration, sharing laughs, reading poems, and singing patriotic songs with the residents. On Friday, October 30, we will jointly host a MINGO Event (Bingo with Music), along with the Mr. & Mrs. Club! We had such a great time last year, that we are doing it again! Please join us! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, to mix and mingle with delicious food, refreshments, music and great parea. Thank you to co-chairwomen Tina Pantginis, Jennifer Curtis, Stephanie Resvanis, Roulla Kousteris, Maria Kohilakis, and Margaret Papademetriou for working to make this fun evening memorable to our community.
Our efforts will continue in November. On Sunday, November 1, Philoptochos Sunday, an Artoklasia will be oMered to commemorate Saints Cosmas and Damianos, the Patron Saints of Philoptochos. We celebrate our Philoptochos Board and Members for their dedication and philanthropy given throughout the year. On Sunday, November 8, in honor of Veteran’s Day, Philoptochos member Maria Fotiadis and I, will present grocery gift cards to a Veteran representative who will distribute the gift cards to Veterans in need. This brief presentation will include Ahepa #405 and the Scouts of our Holy Trinity Church. On Thursday, November 12, a group of volunteers along with co-chairwomen Colleen Kourakos and Elizabeth Zoulis will serve a turkey meal prepared by our own Chef Manny Louros, to cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their families at Gilda’s Club in White Plains.
Please mark your calendars! Our always popular annual Candlelight Dinner will be held in the Church’s Social Hall on Thursday, December 10. This year’s honoree is Elizabeth Zoulis! Co-chairwomen Anna Damianides and Maria Valliades are working tirelessly to make this year’s dinner magical. A few days later, Sunday, December 13, we will have our Hats, Gloves & Scarf Sale for the Homeless. Thanks to our Knitting Club, led by Sylvia Chandras and Philoptochos members George and Colleen Kourakos for donating many knitted items.
Kindly visit our Church’s website at www.holytrinitynr.org or stop by our Philoptochos bulletin board in the Church foyer (decorated by Andrea Nicholas), for dates and information for all the Outreach Ministries and Clubs. Our Chapter is Connected! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram where you can see photos, read about our ministries and our events.
As Christians, we all try to build on our faith and love of others by volunteering or donating towards a charity. Let’s not forget to do so with humility and purpose, working together with kindness to make a difference in one’s life. Thank you all for participating and continuing to support our many Philoptochos endeavors!
Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving!
With Love and much appreciation,
Angie Lambros
Philoptochos President
WHY JOIN?
All women of Holy Trinity are highly encouraged to consider membership in this vital group. Holy Trinity Philoptochos has over 190 members and continues to grow! Through leadership, effective national and local action, fund development and 'hands on' outreach the Philoptochos:
The National Philoptochos Ministry has over 27,500 members and 480 Chapters across the United States.
National Ladies Philoptochos website
National Philoptochos Blog
National Philoptochos Facebook Page
PRESIDENT
Angie Lambros
VICE PRESIDENT
Andrea Nicholas
TREASURER
Margaret Papademetriou
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Anna Damianides
RECORDING SECRETARY
Elizabeth Zoulis
ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT
Agathy Gerkis
BOARD MEMBERS
Felicia Faia
Kathy Tzortzidis
Maria Valliades
Despina Kartson
Tara Fell
Alexandra Speres
Stephanie Madouros
Constance Mavrovitis
Tina Pantginis
Serene Romas
Marina Sirras
Our Greek school offers online adult classes in various levels, from beginners to advanced, and also a discussion group for advanced speakers on Saturdays. So, now you can build a foundation of fundamental Greek vocabulary and essential language structure. Develop Greek language skills to enjoy social interactions, from greetings and introductions to dining out, shopping, traveling, sharing ideas and opinions, and much more.
Learn Greek or just refresh your Greek from our highly-credited adult language specialists!
Pick your level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Discussion
Course Tuition for adults: $400.00 (cost of books is extra)
For more information about the Adult Greek Language Program, please call (914) 235-6100 or email us at htnrgreekschool@gmail.com.
To register for the Fall 2023 Semester.
Please return the completed registration form to the church office.
Each week, while doing your food shopping, please consider buying two extra items for those in need. Each item represents a meal for someone who would otherwise go hungry.
For your convenience a drop off bin is located outside the Church office.
Staples such as rice, canned tuna, peanut butter, breakfast cereal, canned vegetables, and pasta are always in great need. Each week, these food items are brought to the HOPE Food Pantry of New Rochelle.
Your contributions are an enormous help to needy families who are often faced with the continued threat of homelessness, and the difficult decision of paying rent or buying food.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet? Do you already know how and want to share your enthusiasm?
To register for the 2026-2027 school year
Please return the completed registration and payment forms to the church office to Mr. Dean O’Leary For more information, contact dean@holytrinitynr.org or call (914) 235-6100.
At our Greek afternoon school, we are devoted to developing literacy and fluency in the Greek language, as well as knowledge and understanding of Greek culture and traditions. Our comprehensive curriculum includes conversational and written Greek, as well as lessons in Greek history, geography, culture, and religion.
In addition to our academic instruction, we believe in the importance of celebrating Greek heritage through cultural events and festive occasions. Our students have the opportunity to showcase their talents by participating in lively performances where they dance, sing, and recite poems. These events are dedicated to honoring Greek national holidays and customs, creating a vibrant atmosphere that brings our community together and strengthens our cultural connections.
Through these enriching experiences, our students not only develop language skills but also cultivate a deep appreciation for their Greek roots. We take pride in nurturing the next generation of Greek language speakers who are knowledgeable about Greek traditions and proud bearers of our cultural heritage.
Dear Parents and Community members,
Our Greek School curriculum builds reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, teaches the origins of our Greek traditions and customs, and includes topics on Greek geography, mythology and history. The students - depending on their grade – study about the geography of Greece, ancient Greek civilizations (Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean, Golden age of Athens, Macedonian state and Alexander the Great), ancient Greek Mythology (Greek Gods and heroes, like Hercules & Theseus), the ancient Greek poet Homer and his poems (Iliad and Odyssey), the ancient Greek Olympic games and about famous Greek poets, writers and actors of our times. They are also taught songs and prayers depending on holidays and seasons. Our goal besides of course teaching the Greek language is to foster a strong love and respect for the Greek culture, religion, and arts – a sense of pride for our Hellenic heritage.
All our teachers have many years of teaching experience and teaching is their primary occupation. They have attended long term seminars about the teaching of Greek as a second language and most of them were born and raised in Greece and have attended Greek Universities. Also, our school is equipped with smartboards for grades 4th and up, which our teachers use in order to incorporate online activities, games, quizzes, songs and videos in their lessons.
Our Greek school operates twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:00-6.30pm. On Tuesdays our program includes Greek dance instruction with a certified Greek dance teacher, so our students have the opportunity to learn and enjoy our traditional Greek dances.
The teachers and I are looking forward to working with you to provide a successful school year filled with learning, cultural and spiritual growth, and community building for our Greek school.
We thank you all for your continued support and prayers these challenging times.
Dr. Georgia Konstantinou
Greek School Principal
Remember, we are all working together for “our most precious gifts”...our children!
Dear Parents and Teachers of the Greek School:
The Greek School is devoted to developing literacy and fluency in the Greek Language and to cultivating knowledge and understanding of Greek cultures and traditions.
The PTA’s role is to enhance and support the Greek School’s mission through volunteering and fundraising events.
The present PTA organization was established in May 2026.
The following officers that will spearhead the 2026/27 effort are:
Christina Kotsamanidis President
Barbara Kotsamanidis Vice President
Dimitra Ari Treasurer
Vicky Gliatis Recording Secretary
Alexandra Karpathios Corresponding Secretary
Stephanie Rentoulis Board Member
We would like to thank all of the Greek School families for their contributions to this past year’s events. We are now in the process of working out next year’s program in the hope of surpassing last year’s success. We are truly fortunate to have support from our wonderful Greek School Director, Georgia Konstantinou, along with our most-loved and respected Fr. Nick, Fr. Demetrios, and our terrific Greek School Teachers, and the Holy Trinity Church Board and Community. Remember, we are all working together for “our most precious gifts”…our children!
To enable the Greek School to begin operations on solid footing, we are collecting $40.00 per family which are the PTA
dues for the 2026/27 school year. We only have two General Assembly meetings the entire year.
One for elections and the other one is general meeting. In order to have the right to vote, you must be an active PTA member. Kindly fill out the information and membership form below and have a cash payment, Credit Card, check made payable to “Holy Trinity Greek School PTA”, or Zelle, as you register your child/children to Greek School this year. It will make the start to the school year run smoothly.
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to a productive and rewarding year on behalf of all the Greek School children.
Sincerely Yours,
The Executive Committee — Holy Trinity Greek School PTA
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to a productive and rewarding year.
President
Christina Kotsamanidis
Vice President
Barbara Kotsamanidis
Treasurer
Dimitra Ari
Recording Secretary
Vicky Gliatis
Corresponding Secretary
Alexandra Karpathios
Board Members
Stephanie Rentoulis
Children are eligible to enroll in the program if they have had their third birthday by December 15 of the current year, and are potty trained.
Please complete and submit the registration form to the church office on or before October 4, 2026
You can complete it online, or download and hand it in to the church office.
Minimum age for enrollment is 3 years and will be placed in our Pre-K class. Children must be 3 by December 15th and potty trained. Classes are set up according to grade levels in Public School.
The Sunday School year begins September 28, 2025 and goes to June 14, 2026.
An attendance recognition is given out each year to those children who do not miss more than 3 Sundays during the Sunday School year. When a child attends another Orthodox Church for service, he/she must bring a note from the Church School (or copy of the bulletin) indicating their attendance. Each student is expected to attend classes every Sunday. (Illness is not an excused absence)
Student Assistants are selected by Fr. Nick and must be High School Seniors, registered in the Sunday School Program, provided there is an open position. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Any Sunday school student 10 yrs or older, wishing to serve as an Altar Boy must contact Fr. Nick or Fr. Demetrios. They must also be registered in the Sunday School Program.
Sunday School begins 10:00 am SHARP. Students and Teachers, excluding Pre-K & Kindergarten classes, must be in Church by 10:45, the latest. The Divine Liturgy ends at 11:30 am. Any child arriving after 10:10 am will be marked “tardy”. Four (4) tardiness’ will constitute an absence. Pre-K & Kindergarten Teachers and Students only begin their classes in their rooms. ALL other grades begin in Liturgy and proceed with their class to their room after the gospel lesson and “children’s” sermon.
Each grade will attend the full Divine Liturgy once a month according to the following schedule:
1st Sunday of the Month: 1st, 2nd Grades
2nd Sunday of the Month: 3rd, 4th, HS Grades
3rd Sunday of the Month: 5th & 6th Grades
4th Sunday of the Month: 7th & 8th Grades
5th Sunday of the Month: HS 9-12th Grades
The children to pay a nominal registration fee of:
1 child $ 30
2 children $ 50
3 children $ 60
4 children $ 70
and make weekly offerings. These contributions help pay a small portion of our Sunday School budget and most importantly, cultivate the Christian idea of Stewardship to the children.
During the Lenten Season when God asks us to give a little more of ourselves, please join us to cook for the HOPE Soup Kitchen of New Rochelle. HOPE serves meals nightly and distributes bagged lunches to be eaten the next day, to our neighbors in need.
