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HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WESTFIELD ^ NEW JERSEY

HtgocWestfield@htgocnj.org

December 2012 ^ Volume 36, Issue 8

908-233-8533

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The Icon of the Nativity tells the Christmas Story ■ THE REVEREND PETER DELVIZIS My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

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he Feast of the Nativity is one of the greatest feast days in the life of the Church.

The Christmas story is beautifully told throughout the pages of Scripture. From this, we joyfully praise the Lord.

We learn from this story that while most of the world slept through this tremendous event, others took notice. A miracle happened on Christmas Day and a parade of people and heavenly angels journey to witness the birth of the Saviour.

Let us keep vigil so that we too may become participants in the birth of Christ. If we pray in earnest asking for these events to happen within our spirit, then Christ will enter our being to be born within our hearts.

TheÊ IconÊ ofÊ theÊ Nativity

The icon of the Nativity tells the story of Christ’s birth. It also shows that every part of creation takes part in this tremendous event. The icon consists of many scenes. Each one teaches us an important lesson.

TheÊ Theotokos

The Mother of Christ or as we call her, The Theotokos (the one who bears God), is emphasized dramatically. She is placed just offcenter. She is reclining or slightly kneeling with crossed arms, looking at the Christ Child. The three stars appearing on her apparel donate her virginity; before, during and after the birth of her Child.

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Dates in the Life of Our Church December - January

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St. Nicholas the Wonderworker 8:30 AM Orthros

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8:15 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

No Sunday School Classes

4:00 PM Greek School

11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

7:30 PM Choir / Sr. Greek Dance SUN

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8:15 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

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9:00 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance MON

The Naming of the Lord / St. Basil the Great

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12:00 PM Trinity Circle Luncheon

8:30 AM Orthros 9:15 AM Royal Hours of Theophany Paramoni of Theophany

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7:30 PM Parish Council 4:00 PM Greek School

9:00 AM Orthros 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy with the Lesser Blessing of Waters

St. Spyridon the Wonderworker 8:45 AM Orthros

6:00 PM Great Vespers of Theophany Holy Theophany

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9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 11:00 AM TOTs

8:15 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy with the Greater Blessing of Waters

6:00 PM Philoptochos Christmas Party THUR

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4:00 AM Greek School

11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

7:30 PM Choir

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8:15 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

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12:00 PM Religious Ed. Christmas Party 4:00 PM Greek School

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7:00 PM Healing Service, Paraklesis

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4:00 PM Greek School / Christmas Program 7:30 PM Choir

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7:30 PM Sr. Greek Dance SUN

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8:15 AM Orthros

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9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

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11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

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8:30 AM Orthros

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9:15 AM Royal Hours of the Nativity 7:00 PM Divine Liturgy

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7:00 PM Philoptochos Board Meeting 10:00 AM TOTs 4:00 PM Greek School 7:30 PM Choir / Sr. Greek Dance 8:15 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 11:45 AM Philoptochos Vasilopita Luncheon

Christmas Services

6:00 PM Vespers

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4:00 PM Greek School 7:30 PM Parish Council

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8:30 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

11:45 AM Jr. Greek Dance

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St. John the Baptist

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7:30 PM Sr. Greek Dance

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No Sunday School Classes

4:00 PM Parish Council Venerable Chains of St. Peter 8:30 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy St. Anthony the Great

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8:30 AM Orthros

Christmas Program

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

The Nativity of our Saviour

4:00 PM Greek School

8:30 AM Orthros

7:30 PM Choir

9:30 AM Divine Liturgy

7:30 PM Sr. Greek Dance

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church ^ Westfield, New Jersey

Pag.1 THE ICON OF THE NATIVITY

TheÊ ChristÊ Child

JosephÊ theÊ Betrothed

The Church places Christ directly in the center of the icon.

This teaches us not only that Christ is the center of all things during Christmas but that He also should be at the center of everything that we do in our own lives. A Christian needs to be Christocentric. The Babe is wrapped in swaddling clothes and is lying in a manger. In the background is a dark cave where He was born. He, being God, overtakes the darkness

by His presence. A similar theme is presented to us at the Resurrection service with a lighted candle coming from the darkened altar. In the cave are an ox and a donkey guarding the new-born Babe. This imagery comes to us from the prophet Isaiah’s statement, “The ox knows his master, and the donkey his master’s crib; but Israel does not know Me, and the people have not regarded me.” Isa. 1:3. This scene and statement is in reference to the great multitude of people who spiritually fell asleep during the birth of the Lord. The long ray of light from the star points directly to the cave. It teaches that this bright star is an astronomical phenomenon from heaven announcing the birth of Jesus. But not all see this strange wonder. The Star of Bethlehem is seen only by those who are humble and spiritually attuned.

In the lower part of the icon, is the elderly Joseph who sits and contemplates this unusual birth. He looks sad and worried.

Note that he is purposely included in the Nativity icon but his placement is away from Christ and the Theotokos. He is not part of the central group. This teaches on e of t h e mo st important aspects of the Nativity. Joseph is not the natural father of Jesus. Ch rist ’s Father is the Eternal God, the first Person of the Holy Trinity.

Ch r ist is Div i ne.

In an unmixed or u ncon f u sed st ate Christ has t wo natures – Divine and human. He takes on human flesh, becomes Incarnate from the Virgin Mary. Thus the saying of the Holy Fathers, “Christ has a Father without a mother; and is born of a mother without a father.” Joseph is troubled and despondent. There is an old man talking to Joseph. This person is Satan. Satan can appear in many forms.

Here he is tempting Joseph and disturbing a holy moment. The sad Joseph shows us not only his personal predicament but the dilemma of all mankind: the difficulty of accepting that which is “beyond words or reason.”

TheÊ WiseÊ Men

On the left side of the icon is another scene. The Wise Men, who are led by the star, bring gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to Jesus. Look closely, and you will see that the Wise Men are of various ages. One is without a beard, suggesting youthfulness. Another has long hair and a long beard, which indicates he is much older than the other two. These details teach that regardless of age and appearance, the Good News which comes to us from Jesus Christ was given to each and every one. Additionally, it shows that the message of salvation is universal affecting those who came before, during and after Christ’s incarnation. The mystery of Christ’s birth is beyond the astrological limitations of time.

TheÊ ShepherdsÊ andÊ Angels

Opposite the Wise Men is the scene with the humble shepherds. An angel proclaims the glad tidings. Their humility and simplicity allows them to directly approach the King of the Ages. Across from the shepherd’s scene is the heavenly choir of angels. The angels serve two purposes in the Nativity of Christ. They give glory to God and announce the Good News to all mankind.

TheÊ Tree

The tree, which is in the middle of the lower part of the icon, is a symbol of the Tree of Jesse. This tree refers to Isaiah 11:1-2, “There shall come forth a rod from the root of Jesse, and a flower shall grow out of his root. The Spirit of God shall rest upon Him.” King David was often mentioned as the son of Jesse and Jesus was from the House of David.

The icon of the Nativity reminds one to praise and glorify the Birth of Christ in simplicity and with a humble spirit. The celebration of Christmas each year serves to remind each and every one of us that Christ came for you and me. ^

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St. Nicholas of Myra

THE POPULAR “WONDER-WORKER”

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aint Nicholas is perhaps the most widely celebrated saint in the Christian Church. His day of commemoration is December 6. This day is dedicated to honor him for his faith, piety of life, and for his charitable works of love for the people, especially the needy. As his name implies in Greek he truly is the “victor” or “champion of people.” His whole life is a true testimony of his love for Christ and the people of Christ’s Holy Church. Because of this and the affinity that Christians have to him, is it no wonder why the name, Nicholas, is given to so many Orthodox Christian upon birth.

you will have treasures in heaven; and come, follow me.” –Mark 10:21.

Nicholas did the opposite of what the young rich man did in the Gospel, “he (the young man) went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.” Nicholas, a rich man, overcame the greed and temptations of wealth, unlike the rich young man and the majority of wealthy people by sharing God’s blessings with others. His acts personified true Christian Stewardship by giving all his riches to the poor and following Christ as a devoted servant. In doing this, his Stewardship incorporated both the spreading of wealth as well as spreading the word of God.

THE LIFE OF SAINT NICHOLAS AS EXAMPLE FOR TODAY Nicholas was led to Christ by his devoted parents. Yet, he discovered as a young man that dedication to God required one’s entire efforts and time. He understood Christian Stewardship as going beyond himself. This kind of dedication is so greatly needed today by Christians, who have the example of St. Nicholas to imitate in their own life. His closeness to Christ and the Gospel message inspired him to share his great wealth in secret among the poor and needy; he considered himself as their steward in looking out for their needs; he gave his wealth freely, without hesitation or concern that he would someday exhaust his wealth and his own comfort and needs. This attitude exemplifies the true Christian love for neighbor, the greatest of God’s commandments.

Saint Nicholas came from a distinguished family. He was born in Patara of Lycia, Asia Minor, during the third century. His parent were devoted Christians and their influence implanted in the life of their son this same devotion. Unfortunately, both parents died when he was still a boy. He continued in the faith that they established within him. Nicholas became a great philanthropist at an early age. He began distributing his wealth among the poor. This charitable work was done anonymously, as he made certain no one knew that it had come from him.

Nicholas’ acts of charity personify the Christian ideal beyond the mere obeying of the commandments. He took literally what Christ said, “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and

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St. Nicholas answers the question, “Why is he the most widely celebrated saint in the Christian Church?” Because of the degree to which he submitted Himself to Christ. Within the limits of his human strength, he tried to imitate Christ. He submitted himself to the Will of God with full obedience and dedication, without reservation or doubt. By seeking to be amongst the first in the ranks of heaven, he humbly served others in this present world. Rightly so, he felt the words of the Saviour being addressed directly to him, “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:11-12.

This is why St. Nicholas will always be an incredible role model for us today. We can, as St. Nicholas did, choose to follow Christ and store up for ourselves treasures in heaven.

He is a living model of faith, virtue, piety, love, joy, happiness, charity, hope, mildness, temperance. We pray that St. Nicholas will intercede before Christ our God to have mercy on us and save us.

Hovering around the sweet flowers of the all-holy Church, like a fair fledgling come down from the nest of the Angels, O Nicholas thrice-blessed, continue to cry unto God in behalf of us, that He might rescues us from temptations, perils and distress, by your holy prayers. – The Praises of Orthros ^

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church ^ Westfield, New Jersey

The Holy Fathers’ Speak

ON THE BIRTHDAY OF CHRIST BY ST. GREGORY THE THEOLOGIAN

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e celebrate the Nativity of Christ, the Coming of God to man, that we might go forth, or rather (for this is the more proper expression) that we might GO BACK to God. Let put off the old man so that we may put on the new Man. Let us die to Adam, so we might live in Christ, being born with Christ and crucified with Him and buried with Him and rising with Him. Therefore let us keep the Christmas Feast, not as the heathens, but as the godly; not after the way of the world, but in a fashion above the world; not as our own, but as belonging to Him who is ours, or rather as our Master’s; not as of weakness, but as of healing; not as of creation, but of re-creation.

and worship the manger through which you, being without sense, was fed by the Logos… If you are one of those who are as yet unclean and uneatable and unfit for sacrifice, and of the gentile portion, run with the Star, and bear your gifts with the Magi, gold and frankincense and myrrh, as to a King, and to God, and to the One who is dead for you. With shepherds glorify Him; with Angels join in chorus; with Archangels sing hymns. Let this Festival common to the powers in heaven and to the powers upon earth. For I am persuaded that the Heavenly Hosts join in our exultation and keep high Festival

How are we to keep the Feast? Let us not adore our porches; nor arrange dances, nor decorate the streets; let us not feast the eye, not enchant the ear with music, nor enervate the nostrils with perfume, not prostitute the taste, nor indulge the touch, for these roads are so prone to evil and entrances for sin. Let us not appraise the bouquet of wine, the kickshaws of cooks, the great expense of unguents; and let us not strive to outdo each other while others are hungry and in want, who are made of the same clay and in the same manner as you.

Christ is born, glorify Him! Christ comes from heaven, go to meet Him! Christ is on earth, be exalted! Sing unto the Lord the entire earth!

God always was, and always is, and always will be! Or rather, shall I say plainly that God always is. For was and will be are fragments of our time, and of changeable nature, but He is the Eternal Being. This is the Name that He gives to Himself when giving the oracle to Moses in the mount. For in Himself He sums up and contains all Being, having neither beginning in the past nor end in the future.

And this is the Logos of God Himself – Who is before all worlds, the Invisible, the Beginning, the Light of Light, the Source of life and immortality, the Image of the Archetypal Beauty, the Immoveable Seal, the Unchangeable Image, the Father’s Definition and Word, came to His own Image, and took on Him flesh for the sake of our flesh, and mingle Himself with an intelligent soul for my soul’s sake, purifying like by like; and in all points except sin was made man.

Conceived by the Virgin, He came forth then as god with that which He had assumed, One Person in two Natures, Flesh and Spirit, of which the latter defied the former.

Now then I pray you accept His Conception, and leap before Him; if not like John from the womb, yet like David, because of the resting of the Ark. Revere the enrollment of account of which you were written in heaven, and adore the Birth by which you were loosed from the chains of your birth, and honor little Bethlehem, which has led you back to Paradise;

with us today… because they love men, and they love god… just like those whom David introduces after the Passion ascending with Christ and coming to meet Him, and bidding one another to lift up the gates.

Upon hearing, now travel without fault through every stage and faculty of life with Christ. Be purified; be circumcised, strip off the veil which has covered you from your birth. After this teach in the Temple, and drive out the sacrilegious traders. Endure and sacrifice for Him. Be crucified with Him, and share His Death and Burial gladly, that you may rise with Him. [Let Christ be born in your hearts so that, through this Feast, our souls might be born anew in Emmanuel our Saviour.] ^ The Promise ^ December 2012 ^ Volume 36, Issue 8

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Parish Life

PHILOPTOCHOS

(Right) “2012 Agape Award Certificate of Merit from Holy Trinity, Metropolis of of NJ”

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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church ^ Westfield, New Jersey

GOYA

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GOYA

LETTER FROM THE GOYA PRESIDENT ■ STEPHANIE JOHN

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he Board, GOYA, and I are very excited about the 2012-2013 GOYA year! We have been planning events, developing fundraisers, and setting goals for ourselves.

Everyone on the executive board and board have different ideas to bring to the table and have been planning out their ideas even outside of church. I think that this year will be one of the best because of all the enthusiasm from our GOYANS. Here are a few updates: We had our Youth Sunday Luncheon on 11/18/12 and it was very successful. Our officers and board members helped the parish council in the narthex, ushering parishioners, and passing around the stewardship tray.

On December 7th our GOYANS will participate in the 2nd Annual Lock-In. This year the GOYANS will be participating in an outreach program with the HOPE/JOY members. This year the outreach program will benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy. All church members ages 10 – 18 are greatly encouraged to participate.

This year the GOYANS will be Christmas Caroling on December 15th for the shut-ins in our community and on December 27th, the GOYANS will be attending the NNJYC Christmas Dance in Roseland. All GOYANs are encouraged to attend these fun events with their big brother/big sister.

We will end the year with our Annual Alumni Basketball & Volleyball Game to be held on December 30th.

GOYANS will be participating in Sights and Sounds Workshops on January 5th and January 19th. This is a great way to begin to prepare for the Sights and Sounds event, which takes place in March.

My main goal for this year is to have the 2012-2013 GOYA year be both fun and memorable for everyone. It will take a lot of hard work to plan and put together events but I believe that it will be very rewarding at the end.

With the help of the board, the advisors, and the spiritual guidance of Father Peter, we can all work together to make this year the best one yet. ^

JOY/HOPE ■ JULIE VAGELOS & PEGGY TSIRIGOTIS

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e are really excited about the 2012-2013 Joy/Hope Season. Joy/Hope is open to all Holy Trinity Families with children aged 5-12. This is a great way to get to know other families from our parish with children similar ages to your children.

We will be kicking off the season with our Christmas Party on Friday, December 7th from 6-9PM. All families with children aged 5-12 are invited to join us for pizza, crafts, and games.

GOYA will be joining us for activities later in the evening before their lock-in.

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3rd with your family name and the number in your party planning to attend.

Events scheduled for later in the year are a Family Fun Event tentatively scheduled for Sunday January 20th from 2-4PM.

At the party, Joy/Hope will be doing outreach to Orthodox Families on the Jersey shore that have been impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The children will be making cards and decorating cookies to send to Joy/Hope children in impacted parishes.

On Friday, March 15th we will be holding a n A pok reat i ko Event from 6:309 :3 0PM. T he children should plan to wear their costumes and dinner will be served.

Families are requested to bring a gift card to Home Depot, Target or Walmart to the party to include with the Joy/Hope cards and cookies. Suggested amount of the gift card is $20.

Please RSVP to HTGOCJoyHope@yahoo.com by December

On Saturday, April 27th Joy/Hope will be helping with Palm Making. Please contact us with questions. We look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming events and hope you will share these wonderful fellowship opportunities with us! ^

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church ^ Westfield, New Jersey

Healing Service to Aid those Ill PARAKLESIS DECEMBER 19

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parish is first and foremost a place of prayer. St. Paul commands us to “pray, one for another” and to “bear one another’s burden.” Being true to our Christian identity, the family of Holy Trinity is asked to come together before the great celebrations of Christmas, Theophany and New Year’s for a special prayer service (Paraklesis) for a number of our parishioners who are sick or critically ill.

At this service, the faithful will ask our Lord, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, to extend His healing hand to touch these individuals and restore them to health, peaceful pursuits, family, friends and the Church.

If you or a family member is sick, or suffers from a serious ailment, or is critically ill please contact Fr. Peter so that their names may be added to the prayer list for this special service. The Service of Paraklesis will be held on December 19 at 7:00 PM.

HouseÊ Blessings

Holy Theophany or Epiphany is one of the Twelve Great Feast Days of the Church. On this day, our Lord came to the Jordan River to be baptized by St. John the Baptist. Christ did not need to be baptized but He showed us how we are to be saved. The waters of baptism save us, they cleanse us and they purge us, just as the waters of the Red Sea did to the Israelites as they fled Egypt.

One of the most beautiful traditions in Orthodox Christianity is the blessing of homes during the Epiphany Season. Just as the entire church is sprinkled with Holy Water on the day of Epiphany, our homes are blessed in like manner. The home is seen as a reflection of the parish. The home is dubbed the “little church” or µικρή εκκλησία . By blessing the space where we live, we dedicate our home to God and reaffirm His lordship in our lives. This shows a surrendering to Christ of both our material possessions and our spiritual lives.

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Holy Theophany gets its name because at this event the Holy Trinity was manifested unto the universe. Christ rose from the waters and immediately the Holy Spirit in what appeared to be a dove descended upon Him. Then the splendid voice of the Father spoke of His beloved Son. This year, Holy Theophany falls on a Sunday. We are privileged to witness the Great Blessing of the Waters and participate as family in Christ. Holy Water bottles will be distributed but if you want more Holy Water for your homes please bring an extra container.

The faithful should bless their homes periodically using the Holy Water obtained at the Epiphany Service on January 6.

Many invite the priest to bless their homes. Fr. Peter would be honored to bless your home. If you would like Fr. Peter to come bless your home, please fill out the attached House Blessing Form and return it to the church office by January 1 or simply contact the church office to make arrangements. Fr. Peter will bring the Holy Water, agiasmo, and all necessary items. If you would like to use family icons, incense, candles, etc. please have them ready when he arrives. ^

EpiphanyÊ HouseÊ Blessing I would like to have my house blessed during the Epiphany Season.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________City:________________County:______ZIP:_______ Tel.: _______________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________

I understand that I will receive a call from Fr. Peter to determine the date and appropriate time.

Return this form to the church office before January 1, 2013 (908) 233-8533 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 250 Gallows Hill Road Westfield, NJ 07090-1109 The Promise ^ December 2012 ^ Volume 36, Issue 8

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