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HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WESTFIELD ^ NEW JERSEY
FrPeter@htgocnj.org
May-June 2011 ^ Volume 35, Issue 4
908-233-8533
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Christ is risen! Truly, He is risen!
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! HRISTOS A INVIAT! ADEVERAT A INVIAT! KRISTOS VOSKRESE! VOISTINU VOSKRESE!
THE REVEREND PETER DELVIZIS
“I cried out in my affliction to the Lord, my God, and He heard my voice. You cast me into the depths of the heart of the sea, and rivers encompassed me. I descended into the earth, the bars of which are everlasting barriers; yet let my life ascend from corruption, O Lord, my God.” [Jonah 2:3 & 7]
St. Jonah the Prophet was a man who encountered hardships throughout his life but in the end learned to serve the Lord with increased faith. Initially, his personal desires interfered with the proper communication of God’s word. Jonah was fiercely nationalistic. His thoughts were filled with the idea that the people of Nineveh were not entitled to God’s protection since they were not part of the chosen people. Jonah followed his own path instead of the one designated by God.
Χριστός Ανέστη! Αληθώς Ανέστη! Hristos A Inviat! Adeverat A Inviat! Kristos Voskrese! Voistinu Voskrese!
What Jonah did not understand is that every person, regardless of race, creed or color, belongs to God since each person is a reflection of His creative glory. Just like Jonah, we distort this divine image by following paths that are contrary to His plan and purpose of salvation. Instead of following that path which instills in us a better awareness of our relationship with God and neighbor, we find ourselves on a dark and deserted road that ultimately leads to our destruction. Alienation is the byproduct of broken relationships. Jonah, in his tempest and departure from God, was cast into the deepest abyss and swallowed by a great sea beast. His three-day odyssey in the belly of the leviathan gained him greater appreciation for the Lord. His repentance repaired his fellowship with God; his faith in that same God restored the sacred image within.
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Dates in the Life of Our Church May - June
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Mother’s Day
4:00 PM Greek School
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8:15 AM Orthros
7:30 PM Choir 7:30 PM Greek dancing
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy TUE
10 WED
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THUR
12 SAT
4:00 PM Greek school 7:30 PM Parish Council 7:00 PM Philoptochos General Meeting 7:30 PM Greek dancing
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12 Noon Trinity Circle Luncheon
TUE
4:00 PM Greek School
24 WED
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Holy Trinity, Parish Name Day Celebration
MON
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9:15 AM Orthros 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Sts. Constantine and Helen
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
8:30 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
7:30 PM Choir
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Holy Pentecost
SUN
4:00 PM Greek School
8:15 AM Orthros
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy with Memorial Service
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4:00 PM Greek School
SUN
Saturday of the Souls
SAT
11:00 AM Trinity Circle meeting
6:00 PM JOY, HOPE, Greek School Game Night
GREEK FEST
2/5
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
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8:30 AM Orthros
THUR - SUN
7:30 PM Greek dancing SAT
Holy Ascension 9:30 AM Ascension Divine Liturgy
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THUR
9:00 AM Jr. Olympics in Perth Amboy 8:15 AM Orthros
WED
Memorial Day observed; office closed
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7:30 PM Choir
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MON
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4:00 PM Greek School
10:00 AM Wedding
TUE
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 11:00 AM Jr. Olympics
10:00 AM TOTS
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8:15 AM Orthros
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8:30 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
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7:00 PM Great Vespers Sts. Peter and Paul the Holy Apostles
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Sacraments & Rites
8:30 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, April 9
Kalliopi Xirouchakis FUNERALS:
Saturday, April 2
Friday, March 4 ^ Nancy Karras
Monday, April 4
Wednesday, March 9 ^ Panayiotis (Peter) Zourzoukis
Marco Aristides Campbell Karen (Kalliopi) Cuttner Capato
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Nativity of John the Baptist
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Alexandra Katherine Stratton
8:15 AM Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
10:00 AM TOTS
BAPTISMS Saturday, March 26
Graduation Sunday/ Father’s Day
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Thursday, March 10 ^ Angelos Glimis Saturday, March 26 ^ Despina Sfi ris Monday, March 28 ^ Presvytera Katherine Prassas Tuesday, April 5 ^ Diane Carpousis
Parish Council Update
THEODORE DEMETRIOU, PRESIDENT
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t is with great pleasure & enthusiasm that I have once again accepted the Presidency of the Parish Council. Thus far, it appears that the job will be easier than in the past. Holy Trinity is blessed with numerous experienced board members that lend maturity and dedication to our effort. What exactly is this effort; the primary job of the Parish Council is to assist the parish priest in his leadership of the community in bringing the word of God to us. Holy Trinity is fortunate in being able to support numerous ministries to the benefit of our parishioners. We have programs for the young, the mature and the in-between. We have athletic programs, Greek language programs and religious programs which seek to minister to our people. All of these are led by excellent leaders which explain the success of the programs. The Parish Council conducts its monthly meetings in a very professional way. The meetings are organized and orderly. The meetings are relatively
short and are relevant to the issues at hand. Committee meetings are also held during the month as needed. Upon acceptance of this position, I told many of my fellow board members that one of my primary goals was to help prepare the newer members to take more responsibility in guiding the future of our parish. It is important that the integrity and dedication that has characterized the council for the past 45 years be preserved. We want to preserve the Holy Trinity traditions.
“The Greek Fest provided tremendous excitement and camaraderie for our community”. Right after Easter construction on the Narthex and Exonarthex will begin. The drawings have been on display over the past few months. It is exciting to see that we are moving ahead. The final product will ensure a beautiful and spiritual environment for all. Meanwhile, you will notice that the outside of the church has been beautified. In order to maintain the church, the exterior walls were power washed and
the entire dome was resealed with a color sealant. The sealant will protect the dome from water damage and also refresh its appearance. The other major project is the Greek Festival. Last year, we were treated to a revitalized Greek Fest. We had not experienced such enthusiasm for a festival in a while. The Greek Fest provided tremendous excitement and camaraderie for our community. In large part, this was due to our co-chairs Peter Ladas and Mike Savva, as well as Agapios Kyritsis who handled the food. All three are back for a repeat performance. They tell me this year’s festival will be even better. I urge all to participate. If you have not been approached, stop at the sigh-up table during Fellowship Hour. Finally, let me say that we are also doing some long range planning for the parish. Asking such questions as: How can we better serve the Church? How can we put Holy Trinity on a sound financial footing in the years to come? As our thinking crystallized, more will be presented in the coming months. ^
Pag. 1 - ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! HRISTOS A INVIAT! ADEVERAT A INVIAT! KRISTOS VOSKRESE! VOISTINU VOSKRESE! Orthodox theology teaches that the life of St. Jonah is a symbol of the Resurrection. By his three- day sojourn in the belly of the whale, Jonah prefigures both Christ’s descent into Hades and His three-day burial. Jonah’s deliverance represents the Resurrection by which we are redeemed. Easter, our Holy Pascha, is the crowning achievement of man’s reconciliation with God. Through the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Christ, the divine image, tarnished by sin, is restored. Through the One, whose creative powers fashioned us in the beginning even from our mother’s womb, death has been vanquished. And, as like St. Jonah the Prophet, for those who believe in the Resurrection, fellowship with God has been reestablished. I pray that the power of Christ’s Resurrection be with you and ever increase within you. It was a joy for me to serve the faithful of Holy Trinity this
Holy Week. Certainly, the message of hope and salvation resonates deeply within our hearts as we proclaimed His glorious Resurrection together on Easter night. In thanking those who assisted in providing the venue for a meaningful Holy Week and Pascha, I thank all the parishioners. As the family of Holy Trinity, we worship together and we celebrate the message of the Gospel together. As we have seen, in Christ’s Resurrection all things are possible. I wish you: Christ is Risen. †Fr. Peter ^
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Philoptochos
Christ is risen! May we glorify His resurrection.
AVI KIRIAKATIS, PRESIDENT
To aid the poor, the aged, the hungry, the needy, and the sick through charitable works performed with discretion, courtesy, and kindness.
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he Lord Christ by being charitable, offering hope to the physically and emotionally wounded, by making better the lives of others and by participating individually and collectively in unity in the good works of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Membership We thank all the ladies in our Church who have become Philoptochos Members. There is a place for every woman in our philanthropic organization. We serve our Lord and His Church and do much outreach, and good works when we work together as a team.
Annual Fashion Show ‘Chrysalis’ Our Tenth Annual Fashion Show Chrysalis was another successful event with excellent gifts and beautiful fashions presented by Emily’s Boutique of Staten Island. Emily’s is owned and operated by parishioners Emily and Stathis Afendoulis. The
Plainfield Country Club was full of joyous women having a great time visiting with friends. Our sincere congratulations and gratitude to our Chairladies Janet O’Sullivan and Debbie Efthemion for all their hard work as well as all their dedicated committees, including our wonderful men, who did an outstanding job. Our amazing Grand Raffle was Chaired once again by Marina LoAlbo and Penny Pefanis and the proceeds were donated equally to Juvenile Diabetes Research and St. Michael’s Home for the Aged.
General Meeting Our General Meeting is on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:00 pm at the Bouras Center. We welcome all the Holy Trinity members to join us in camaraderie and fellowship as we review the 2011 Budget, participate in Board Elections for those interested, and end the evening with a Yoga Demonstration with our very own Yoga Instructor, Victoria DiFrancesco. Wear comfortable clothes and come out to do some stretching.
Philoptochos Award It is with great joy to announce to you The Metropolis Philoptochos Award this year goes to our very loving Mary
Coutros for all her good work, love, guidance and dedication to Holy Trinity Philoptochos. Please join us at the Metropolis Clergy Laity Banquet on Monday, May 16th at the Venetian to honor Mary!
Calendar of Events May 3, 2011 - Lord & Taylor Benefit Bash – Penny Pefanis May 4, 2011 - Annual Fashion Show “Chrysalis” at Plainfield Country Club, Edison, NJ. Janet O’Sullivan & Debbie Efthemion May 8, 2011 - Mother & Grandmother awards presentation May 11, 2011, Wednesday - General Meeting 7:00 pm 2011 Budget Review, Board Elections, Yoga demonstration with our very own Yoga Instructor, Victoria DiFrancesco May 16, 2011 - Metropolis Clergy Laity at Venetian June 14, 2011 - Philoptochos Board Dinner/Meeting at Limani June 16, 17, 2011 - Rummage Sale – Cynthia Ladas June 19, 2011 - Presentation of Philoptochos Scholarship Awards –Barbara Manos ^
Bookstore
Paschal Book Store Features
BY SANDY MOURATOGLOU OLTMANN & ANDREA BLASI
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ather Calivas’ books from the lenten Seminar: We still have a few left: • GREAT WEEK AND PASCHA IN THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH will enhance your celebration of Holy Week and Easter. • ESSAYS IN THEOLOGY AND LITURGY, VOLUMES TWO AND THREE offer a multitude of thoughts for the Orthodox
Christian student.
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• THE ORTHODOX CHURCH: A WELL-KEPT SECRET: A JOURNEY THROUGH CHURCH HISTORY: Begin browsing this
book with the last page: a very intriguing timeline! Then see the Table of Contents. Pick a chapter of interest, perhaps 9, about the rise of Islam and Iconoclasm. Page 43 quotes the Seventh Ecumenical Council regarding holy icons. This chapter culminates with the miracle of Saint John of Damascus and the Sunday of Orthodoxy. So what’s the “wellkept secret”? For that you must read the whole book! ^
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The Glorious Apostles St. Peter & St. Paul
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- Peter was the son of Jonah and the brother of Andrew, the First-called. He was of the Tribe of Simeon from the town of Bethsaida. He was a fisherman and, at first, was called Simon but the Lord was pleased to call him Cephas or Peter: “And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, He said, You are Simon the son of Jonah: you shall be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, a rock” (St. John 1:42). He was the first of the disciples to clearly express faith in the Lord Jesus saying: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (St. Matthew 16:16). His love for the Lord was great and his faith in the Lord gradually strengthened. When the Lord was brought to trial, Peter denied Him three times but after only one glance into the face of the Lord, Peter’s soul was filled with shame and repentance. After the descent of the Holy Spirit, Peter appears as a fearless and powerful preacher of the Gospel. Following one of his sermons in Jerusalem, threethousand souls converted to the Faith. He preached the Gospel throughout Palestine and Asia Minor, throughout Illyria and Italy. Peter worked many powerful miracles; he healed the sick, resurrected the dead; the sick were healed even from his shadow. He had a great struggle with Simon the Magician who proclaimed himself as god but in reality Simon was a servant of Satan. Finally, Peter shamed and defeated him. By order of the evil Emperor Nero, Simon’s friend, Peter was condemned to death. Installing Linus as Bishop of Rome, counseling and comforting the flock of Christ, Peter proceeded joyfully to his death. Seeing the cross before him, he begged his executioners to crucify him upside down for he considered himself unworthy to die as did his Lord. Thus the great servant of the Great Lord reposed and received the wreath of eternal glory.
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t. Paul was born in Tarsus of
the tribe of Benjamin. At first, he was called Saul, studied under Gamaliel, was a Pharisee and a persecutor of Christianity. He was miraculously converted to the Christian Faith by the Lord Himself Who appeared to him on the road to Damascus. He was baptized by the Apostle Ananias, was called Paul and numbered in the service of the great apostles.
With a fiery zeal, Paul preached the Gospel everywhere from the borders of Arabia to Spain, among the Jews and among the Gentiles. He received the title “Apostle to the Gentiles.” As horrible as his sufferings were, so much more was his super human patience. Throughout all the years of his preaching Paul, from day to day, hung as one on a weak thread between life and death. Since he fulfilled all days and nights with labor and
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The Glorious Apostles St. Peter & St. Paul. cont. suffering for Christ, since he organized the Church in many places and since he attained such a degree of perfection he was able to say: “It is now no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). Paul was beheaded in Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero at the same time as the Apostle Peter.
REFLECTION:
the same occurs to us Christians as to pagans, the difference is only in the spirit.”
CONTEMPLATION: To contemplate the miraculous repentance of the thief on the Cross: “But the other one rebuked him: ‘Have you no fear of God seeing you are under the same sentence?’ ” (St. Luke 23:40):
Concern for the good of all people! That concern filled the exalted spirits and noble hearts of the holy apostles. Writing about the Apostle Paul, St. John Chrysostom calls him: “The universal father of the world.” “As though he”, says Chrysostom, “gave birth to the entire world that he anxiously labored and tried to being all into the Kingdom.” Indeed, most exalted is this title: “Universal father of the world” and if this title could be attributed to anyone, other than God, it could only be attributed to the apostles of Christ.
1. How the sensible thief in his suffering senses God’s closeness, repents and prays to God for salvation while the suffering of the insensible thief incites him to blaspheme God;
fathers of the world.” There are many mothers in the world who care less about their own children then the apostles were concerned about the good of their persecutors and adversaries. The Apostle Peter twice saved his most bitter adversary, Simon the Magician, from death: once when the people wanted to burn him and another time when a dog wanted to tear him to pieces. Just think, how the world repaid these their benefactors! As if they were the greatest robbers and criminals.
It is difficult to argue with an atheist; it is difficult to talk with an unreasonable man; it is difficult to convince an embittered man. It is difficult to convince the atheist, the unreasonable man and the embittered man with words. You will convince them easier by deeds. “They may through observing you by reason of your good works glorify God” (1 Peter 2:12).
2. How because of sin I am a thief and because of sin I should be as that sensible thief whose suffering does not estrange him from God but rather draws him closer to God; God and salvation.
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“For such is the will of God, that by doing By their parental concern for the entire good you should put to silence the ignorance world, they in truth, were “the universal of foolish men” (1 Peter 2:15).
O how true are the words of St. Cyril who says: “As long as we are in the body,
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Do good deeds to those who wish to argue with you and you will win the argument. One deed of compassion will bring the unreasonable man to his senses and will pacify the embittered man quicker than
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many hours of conversation. If atheism, unreasonableness and bitterness stem from ignorance, that ignorance is as a fury, which can quickly be restrained by good works. If you argue with an atheist in his own rabid manner, you strengthen the fury of atheism. If you converse with the unreasonable by derision, the darkness of unreasonableness is increased. If you think you will overcome the embittered man with anger, you will stir up a greater fire of bitterness. A meek and good deed is like water over a fire. Always remember the holy apostles and their successful methods of behavior with men. If an atheist provokes you, the man does not provoke you but the devil provokes you: man by nature is religious. If the unreasonable man scolds you, the man does not scold you but the devil scolds you: man by nature is reasonable. If the embittered one persecutes you, then it is not the man who persecutes you but the devil who persecutes you: for man by nature is good. The devil provokes you to lengthy arguments and unfruitful conversations and flees from good deeds. Do good work in the name of Christ and the devil will flee and only then will you have dealings with men, with true men; religious, reasonable and good men. Therefore whatever you do, do in the name of the Lord. O All-good Lord, help us to do good and by good to conquer in Your Name. To You be glory and thanks always. Amen. ^
Parish Life Quil-a-ton
Avi Kyriakatis presenting Connie Wygera with Philoptochos Award.
Participants in the HIV Quilt-a-thon.
Mother & daughter making quilts of love. Ladies of Philoptochos Shut In Committee.
Trinity Circle on Agia Skepi outing.
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SATURDAY OF THE SOULS
TAG LENTEN SEMINAR
ΨΥΧΟΣΑΒΒΑΤΟΝ • JUNE 11
For the Repose of the Servants of God: Υπερ Αναπαυσεως των Δουλων του Θεου: Fr. Alexander, Fr. Alkiviadas, Fr. Peter at Holy Trinity TAG Lenten Seminar.
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n Saturday, March 19 the parish of Holy Trinity welcomed Rev. Fr. Alkiviadas Calivas, Professor Emeritus of Liturgics at Holy Cross School of Theology, as featured speaker at the TAG Lenten Seminar entitled, Holy Week and Pascha; A Journey To Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. This retreat proved to be very successful and beneficial for the over 90 participants. It truly provided a proper framework as we entered into Great Week and Pascha. Our parish thanks Fr. Alkiviadas for gracing us with his presence. Fr. Alkiviadas also participated in the second Salutation Service to the Theotokos and presided at the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, March 20. ^
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From our Outreach Coordinator
BY REBECCA KOTSONIS he 2010/2011 school year has sped by with monthly GOYA Outreach activities. We have organized DVDs to be sent to veterans, a coffee sale for Lanie’s Angels, food drives, clothing drives, monetary donations for Souper Bowl Sunday and Christmas gifts for the order of St. Andrew’s Christmas drive, service with Habitat for Humanity, a trip to the Community Food Bank of NJ, and trips to help the homeless through the Bridges program.
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We held a fundraising raffle during our Sights and Sounds revue show, as well as during our annual Youth Brunch. We’re currently wrapping up a donation of basic toiletries and other items to victims of the disaster in Japan.
On behalf of the Youth of Holy Trinity, both Gus Exarhakos and I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all who have assisted with this year’s fundraisers. It’s amazing to look back and see all that has been accomplished in the past few months. My only hope is that next year’s Outreach will be even better! NOTE:
The Holy Trinity Community took to heart the relief for Japan with over 200 health kits sent off to assist those in need. Accept our heartfelt thanks for your kindness with this mission. OLYMPICS: The forms are complete and the YHT team is working hard. Track & field practices are on Sundays after Religious Education and volleyball on Monday evenings.
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We have 32 participants in the outdoor Olympic events and a small group attending the Indoor events on Saturday, May 14th at St. Demetrios in Perth Amboy. Outdoor Olympics will once again be held at the beautiful campus of Monmouth University on Memorial Day weekend. We want to wish good luck to our participants and the coaches: Ellen Conti, Evans John, and Peter Bousikaris
GO WESTFIELD!!! UPCOMING EVENTS:
May - Officer and Board Elections June - Senior dinner Registration for the 2011 - 2012 year. ^
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Worship
E-mail FrPeter@htgocnj.org Web site holytrinitywestfield.org Presiding Priest Rev. Peter Delvizis Priest Rev. Alexander G. Leondis
Psaltis Pascalis Kuvalakis Choir Director Kathryn Athanasoulas Organist Phyllis Verenes Head Acolyte Chris Wolff
Schedule of Services Sundays
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