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.
As we reflect on the joy and celebration of Easter, and all that was accomplished, I want to sincerely thank each of you for your support, generosity, and faithful service to our many Philoptochos ministries and events led by a dedicated and hard-working Philoptochos Board and our dear members. Thank you to our spiritual leaders, Fr. Nick and Fr. Demetrios for their love, guidance, and encouragement. We are a truly blessed community, and I’m grateful for the relationships built, the lives touched, and the spirit of love that continues to strengthen our second home.
Our annual Easter Market fundraiser was quite successful under the direction of co- chairwomen Andrea Nicholas and Liz Zoulis! Thank you both and many thanks to all the volunteers who cooked, baked, packed, and sold our homemade Greek pastries. We all worked together and netted a profit of $20,000! These proceeds were distributed to several charities and ministries: Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, Fr. Simon Menyas’ Northern Uganda Self-Sufficiency Project, Archbishop Elpidophoros Beacon of Hope Seminarian Scholarship Fund, Human Development Services of Westchester, Luv Michael, Friends of Karen, My Sister’s Place, Yes She Can, Inc., HOPE Food Pantry supporting the Community Food Drive, Assistance toward a recreational experience to a child from Greece who is at the Ronald McDonald House of NY while receiving medical care, and Scholarships for three high school students living at St. Basil Academy! Together, we continue to make a positive impact and share God’s love beyond the walls of the church. Without all of you, these donations would not have been possible.
On April 28th, Philoptochos co-hosted a Book-Signing Event along with the Holy Trinity Library (Denise Graf and Susan Eng), featuring HEARTS Unlocked by Dr. Kathy Stavros, PHD. It was a meaningful discussion reaching our emotions to a pure level in understanding our fellow man and learning how to carefully listen to each other. This event was a lovely way to support one of our own parishioners and share a fellowship of true kindness to one another.
The Ladies Philoptochos of Holy Trinity continued to be busy as we also had a Veteran’s Drive, donating 24-large laundry baskets filled with move-in essentials and grocery cards for veterans moving into permanent housing! These baskets weredelivered to the Bronx Veterans Hospital. With the remaining funds raised, we delivered supplies and grocery cards to Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport, CT. Thank you to co- chairwomen Margaret Papademetriou and Alexandra Speres for their incredible leadership during the project, with coordinating the donations and delivering these much-needed items. Thanks to all of you who donated towards this Drive, for your kindness and for making a difference in a Veteran’s life in honor of Memorial Day. God Bless our Veterans and God Bless America!
I’m happy to share that our Philoptochos has 185 members! My hope is that those of you who have not joined us will get inspired to do so through our actions and transparency throughout the year. If you know me, I say it genuinely, that joining Philoptochos is a personal consideration. We have many ministries to choose from and if at this moment in your life, you cannot give your time, then a donation goes a long way so we can assist someone less fortunate than you and me. Our End-of-the-Year Philoptochos meeting/party is on Tuesday, June 16th at 6:30pm, and I invite you to join us and get a glimpse of what we are all about. In addition to a delicious dinner, we have invited The Holy Trinity Loukoumi Good Deed Council to offer their Loukoumi Lemonade and Fr. Demetrios’ Specialty Frappe, to raise some funds for their St. Michael’s Home Project! Please RSVP to me at Alambros22@gmail.com.
This season has reminded us of the power of unity and the importance of coming together to serve others. Kindly look at the Philoptochos Bulletin Board as you enter the glass doors of the Social Hall to see the dates and times where you and your loved one can volunteer with one of our Outreach Ministries. Carver Center, HOPE Community Services, Community Food Drive, Grace’s Kitchen, Oasis Shelter, Soup Run in NYC, Prison Ministry, St. Michael’s Home visits, and for fun the Book Club and Knitting for Charity Club! Visit our website at www.holytrinitynr.org for more information of whom to contact. We are connected. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see photos throughout the year of our many Philoptochos activities.
Thank you to all the chairwomen of our Outreach Ministries and our clubs and to all who volunteered, donated, supported, and participated! Your dedication continues to strengthen our Philoptochos and our Church family, extending God’s love into our community.
I wish you and your families a relaxing summer filled with happiness and fun moments together. God Bless all the graduates of our community and best of luck in your future endeavors.
With much love and appreciation,
Angie Lambros, Philoptochos President
Alambros22@gmail.com
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:
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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!
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 by providing the resources needed by our educators to attain the highest level of academic excellence while promoting communication between our school administration, teachers and parents. In order to achieve these goals, we will continue to introduce new ideas and goals, organize cultural events and fundraisers, while also maintaining many of the traditions passed down to us from our prior PTA board.
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 this 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 $30.00 per family which are the PTA dues for the 2024/25 school year. We have two General Assembly meetings this year that we encourage all parents to attend and participate in. 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, check made payable to “Holy Trinity Greek School PTA”, or Zelle payment to htgspta@gmail.com as you register your 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
Stephanie Resvanis
Treasurer
Dimitra Ari
Recording Secretary
Vicky Gliatis
Corresponding Secretary
Barbara Kotsamanidis
Board Members
Stephanie Rentoulis Thalia Comninellis
Alexandra Karpathios
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 September 28, 2025
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.
