The Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake, Salt Lake City , Utah PUBLISH DATE: May 13, 2012

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 11:19-30

IN THOSE DAYS, those apostles who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
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Pachomius the Great
May 15 ...Read Full Text >

Matins
8:30am
(both churches)

Liturgy
9:30am
(both churches)

Parish Information
The Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake
Holy Trinity Cathedral / Prophet Elias Church
279 South 300 West / 5335 South Highland Dr.
Salt Lake City , Utah 84101 / 84117

Phone: (801) 328-9681 OR 277-2693
Website: www.gocslc.org

Proistamenos: (2) Rev. Fr. Matthew Gilbert, Proistamenos, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Rev. Fr. Michael Kouremetis, Proistamenos, Prophet Elias Church

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Elias Koucos

Assistant: Rev. Dn. Anatoli Kireiev

 

TODAY as we remember our wonderful MOTHERS with heartfelt thanksgiving and love, we offer to all mothers the following spiritual counsel on rearing children: “Prayer is trusting in God. When your trust is completely in God, it is not even necessary to pray for something, for God takes over. It’s just that ...Read Full Text >


Please note that Father Matthew and Presbytera Denise will be away from the office through May 15 to spend time with their spiritual fathers at Saint Anthony’s Monastery in Arizona, as they do periodically throughout the year. Because Father George has been feeling fatigued lately and has not been up to ...Read Full Text >


It’s YOUTH MINISTRY WEEK! Contact Father Elias for all the latest information, including the Junior and Senior GOYA night at BOONDOCKS on May 24.


HOLY TRINITY PHILOPTOCHOS GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT is just a couple of days away—Tuesday, May 15. It will be held at the ever-popular Mandarin Restaurant in Bountiful. The cost is $25 per person; please contact Nia Reganis (582-1454) for reservations. But hurry, TODAY is the reservation deadline! If you would like ...Read Full Text >


Don’t forget the COLLECTION BOX which is located in the narthex at Holy Trinity. This ongoing CHARITY DRIVE is sponsored by Holy Trinity Philoptochos; the designated charity changes every two months.


The PROPHET ELIAS WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY begins at 7:30pm following the Wednesday evening service there (this is one-half hour later than originally publicized; please make note of it). Please join Father Michael and John Kaloudis as they lead the bible study group in exploring the Apostle Paul’s ...Read Full Text >


The YOUNG AT HEART group is going to Wendover next Saturday, May 19. The bus will depart Prophet Elias at 8:30am and Holy Trinity at 9am. The cost is $10 plus $5 back; there is an all-you-can-eat buffet, too! For more information, you may contact Angie Kontgis (359-0961) or Anna Makris (281-0046).



The TWELFTH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL FAREWELL GRADUATION DINNER will be held at Aristos Restaurant on Thursday, May 17 at 6:30pm. We look forward to spending this time with our soon-to-be-graduates as they prepare to embark on their new and exciting lives!

The LAST DAY of SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES will ...Read Full Text >


PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS will be held next Sunday, May 20 at both churches following Divine Liturgy until 4pm. All members in good standing may participate in the elections by voting for a minimum of eight (8) or maximum of fifteen (15) candidates. The 27 candidates for the parish council are (in ...Read Full Text >


On Sunday, May 20, the PANAHAIKOS SOCIETY BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON will be held at the Cottonwood Country Club (1780 East Lakewood Drive — first street south of Prophet Elias) at 12:30pm. A double entrée luncheon buffet, soups, green salad, and much more will be on the menu, even birthday cake! The cost is $20 for ...Read Full Text >


PROPHET ELIAS PHILOPTOCHOS is hosting its MEMBERSHIP TEA on Sunday, May 20 from 2pm-4pm at the Grand America Hotel. Keep this date open and plan on attending this lovely event!


Where did the time go? For those families who have children at Saint Sophia School and for friends and supporters of our beloved school, the SAINT SOPHIA end of year PICNIC will be held on Thursday, May 24. ALSO, the faculty and staff of Saint Sophia invite everyone to attend the Eighth Annual SIXTH GRADE ...Read Full Text >


On Sunday, May 27, the HELLENIC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION will sponsor a MEMORIAL SERVICE in remembrance of our deceased miners and veterans. Following the service, HCA will host refreshments in the hall.


SAVE THE DATE! JENNY PAPPAS SKEDROS MEMORIAL EIGHTH ANNUAL ‘A TASTE OF GREECE’ will be held on Pentecost Sunday, June 3 at 6pm at Holy Trinity. Sure to be another outstanding event, we ask that you celebrate with us the Feast of Pentecost and the Holy Trinity Cathedral Nameday! Ticket prices are: $40 ...Read Full Text >


It’s time to begin BAKING for our GREEK FESTIVAL! First on the schedule is DOLMATHES preparation, sponsored by the Daughters of Minos. Come down to Holy Trinity June 6, 7, and 8 (and June 9, if necessary) at 9am and lend a hand. We’d love to have you! ALSO, on June 9, Cliff Orton’s crew will be cooking the ...Read Full Text >



The GREEK ORTHODOX SPORTS LEAGUE BASKETBALL CAMP staff is looking forward to an exciting week June 11-14! The camp is designed to provide players with outstanding instruction, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun. CAMP DETAILS: AM Session (boys and girls 3rd-6th grades), 9am-noon (doors open at 8am); PM ...Read Full Text >


OPA CAMP—featuring dance, music, food, culture, arts and crafts, games, and sports—will be held June 18-22 from 10am-3pm at Prophet Elias. The registration deadline for this fun annual camp, for children ages preschool-14 years, is June 14. The cost is $90, but after June 14, the cost increases to $110. ...Read Full Text >


The May/June 'Theologia' Newsletter was mailed one week ago on May 2. Unfortunately, "bulk mail" is not always received in a timely manner compared to first class mail. We apologize if some received their newsletters much later than anticipated. Mailing the newsletter via "bulk mail" is far less expensive ...Read Full Text >


PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE HEALING OF SOUL AND BODY

Judith Zambo, Patricia Shires, Jack Agnew, the Royal family, Amale, Maria, the DeCamp family, Jack, George, Alexandra, Jonno, Margaret, Jordan, Julie, Steve, Anastasia, Eleni, Kaliope, Stavros, Nicole, Bryant, Judith, Diane, Andromahi, Kostantinos, ...Read Full Text >


THE DEADLINE FOR THE WEEKLY BULLETIN IS EVERY MONDAY BY 4PM unless otherwise noted. You may email or call Presbytera Denise at holyprotectors@gmail.com or 328-9681.
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress to Convene in Phoenix July 1-5

May 3, 2012
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will convene in Phoenix, Arizona, July 1- 5, 2012, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Concurrently with the Clergy-Laity Congress, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society will convene its Biennial National Convention in the same venue. ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY HOURS at both churches
ORTHROS: 8:30am; DIVINE LITURGY: 9:30am

WEEKDAY LITURGIES this week:
(Orthros FOLLOWED BY Divine Liturgy)
NONE

OTHER SERVICES this week:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16:
SALUTATION TO SWEETEST JESUS
At Prophet Elias (6:30pm)

MEMORIALS
TODAY
HOLY TRINITY: PETE MELONAS (Nine Months)
PROPHET ELIAS: VICKIE LOUKAS (40 Days); SAMMY GERASIMOS SOTER (Six Years)

MAY 20
HOLY TRINITY: KATHERINE WEBB (Three Years)
PROPHET ELIAS: FATHER CONSTANTINE PALASSIS (Three Years); PRESBYTERA PANAGIOTA PALASSIS (15 Years)

MAY 27
HOLY TRINITY: DIANNE JOHNSON (Six Months); DOROTHY KOGIANES (30 Years); TOROS MEGERDICHIAN; HCA MEMORIAL FOR MINERS AND VETERANS

JUNE 2 (SATURDAY)
HOLY TRINITY: PAT BENSON (One Year)
 
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