Philoptochos end of year celebration

Celebrating the end of another year of Philoptochos service, our ladies recognized the leadership of Marina Sirras, outgoing President, welcomed incoming President, Elizabeth Zoulis, and Executive Board Members Agathy Gerkis, Angie Lambros, Stephanie Madouros and Susan Russon. “Taki, Laki and Naki” once again served frappes at the pop-up cafe which raised over $1,000 for the Ronald McDonald House, Greek Division. Ariana Dos Santos and Christina Florakis, recipients of Philoptochos awards, spoke about their service projects in Kenya and on Chios and about the inspiration Philoptochos has given them to go out and do good in the world.

Sunday Highlights

The Feast Day of our Parish - a magnificent day, highlighted with a pastoral visitation by Bishop Andonios, the Vesper service of Pentecost and our annual Panygiri Picnic for all of our parishioners. Music was provided by Michael Zoulis and his Orchestra. Many, many thanks to the Modroukas family for cooking and donating the delicious food enjoyed by all!

Five Parish Council members will represent Holy Trinity at the Enthronement ceremony of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on June 22nd at the Archdiocesan Cathedral in NYC.

Five Parish Council members will represent Holy Trinity at the Enthronement ceremony of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on June 22nd at the Archdiocesan Cathedral in NYC.
They were chosen to serve as Ushers together with members from several parishes from our District. Attending the strategy meeting at the Cathedral on June 10th were: Dino Yotides, Despina Kartson, George Kourakos, Ron Nicholas, and George Kondos. Fr. Nick is also part of the Enthronement Committee.

Our Ladies Philoptochos board said thank you to outgoing President Marina Sirras

Our Ladies Philoptochos board said thank you to outgoing President Marina Sirras and warmly welcomed Elizabeth Zoulis, as the newly elected president of our chapter.

Sunday Highlights

Deacon Simon Menya addressed our community this morning at outlined his future ministry within the Orthodox Church of Uganda, including his own ordination to the priesthood next month. He was presented with checks on behalf of our Ladies Philoptochos Society, Ahepa chapter 405 and a personal donation from Presbytera Kay Kyriakos to help him with is task to help grow the Orthodox faith in Africa.

Also, the Oath of Office was administered today by Fr. Nick to the 2019-20 Ladies Philoptochos Board of Directors of our parish. He congratulated outgoing President Marina Sirras for her years of dedicated service to the chapter.

Additionally, Sunday School graduation and recognition to all of the students and teachers of the program was held this morning at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. In addition, members of the Junior Choir and graduating senior altar boys were thanked by Fr. Nick for their participation over the years. Finally, Georgeann Mavrovitis presented a check to the Parish Council for over $5,000, representing final payment for new robes for the Senior Choir. The check was accepted on behalf of the Parish Council by Vice President George Kourakos.

Finally, this extremely beautiful and busy Sunday at church ended with the annual spring concert by the Westchester County Greek Youth Orchestra directed by Thanos Kokkalas.

Greek School Graduation!

Our Greek Afternoon School held its graduation program this afternoon with student participation including songs, dance and Greek language presentations. Καλό καλοκαίρι to our students, teachers and director, Mrs. Irene Pantelaros.

The Apodosis of Pascha at our sister parish

The Apodosis of Pascha at our sister parish - the Church of Our Saviour in Rye on the eve of the Feast of the Ascension of Christ.

Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Holy Trinity, the AHEPA and our Ladies Philoptochos honored our high school, college and grad school graduates this morning following the Divine Liturgy. The annual event was hosted by our own AHEPA chapter. Congratulations to all of our graduates.