COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS.... As we approach THANKSGIVING DAY, we would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to all in our parish who labor tirelessly for Christ’s Holy Church. Our vocation as the Church is to be a witness of Christ’s Resurrection to the world, to heal by our love, and to raise the whole world as an offering of thanksgiving to God. There is a special joy that follows from serving others, a gladness that may be seen in the faces of those who participate in ministry (diakonia) which is the principle work of the parish. The parish is a community of faith, a place of love, worship, and growth in Christ—a fellowship (koinonia) of believers who are each called to partake in the joy and fellowship of ministry. As we sit down at the dinner table to feast with our families this Thursday, let us first offer thanksgiving to the Giver of every good and perfect gift, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.



REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE NOW ENTERED THE NATIVITY LENT Before Christmas, as before Pascha, there is a lengthy and elaborate period of preparation. Christmas is preceded by a fast corresponding to Lent and lasting forty days. As Orthodox Christians, we are called to use this gift of time as an occasion to seriously reflect on the coming of our Savior through intensified prayer, fasting, reading of Holy Scripture, charitable acts and, of course, being present and actively participating in the divine services. It is also an appropriate time to come to confession.
Organizations of our church planning meetings or functions during this period are asked to keep such gatherings IN THE SPIRIT OF THE FAST and to keep in mind that they should always be cleared by both Father Michael and Father Matthew.


PANAHAIKOS SPONSORS BREAKFAST TODAY DON’T GO OUT FOR BREAKFAST THIS MORNING. DO ATTEND the PANAHAIKOS annual CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST following services TODAY at BOTH churches! This annual breakfast includes RAFFLE drawings featuring three $15 gift certificates per church. Raffle tickets are $1 each.



ALL ARE INVITED TO HOLLADAY INTERFAITH SERVICE The HOLY TRINITY and PROPHET ELIAS CHOIRS are participating in TONIGHT’S annual HOLLADAY THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE from 5pm-6pm at the South Holladay Stake Center (4917 Viewmont, Holladay). Everyone’s welcome! Guest Speaker is Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Carroon.



HELP SORT CLOTHES FOR THOSE IN NEED TOMORROW the Holy Trinity Philoptochos women will undertake the task of SORTING through all the CLOTHING generously donated by our faithful families. The clothing will be distributed on Thursday to all who may have need. If you are interested in assisting the ladies tomorrow, please come to Holy Trinity at 10am. Thank you!



LAST CALL FOR THANKSGIVING HELP! FINAL PREPARATIONS are now underway for our ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER which will be hosted at Holy Trinity this Thursday from 11am-4pm. We are IN NEED of extra hands to assist us in CARVING THE TURKEYS this Tuesday and Wednesday beginning at 10am at Holy Trinity. We’d LOVE for you to help if you are able! We most lovingly THANK those parishioners who have volunteered for a shift on Thanksgiving Day. Our first two shifts (10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm) are now FULL with an average of 140 volunteer servers per shift. We are still in need of just a few more volunteers for the 4pm-6pm shift, which is the CLEAN-UP SHIFT. We realize that volunteering takes us away from family celebrations for a few hours, but BE ASSURED that our Lord blesses both the giver and the recipient.



'THE MERCIFUL SHALL OBTAIN MERCY' Saint Nikolai Velimirovic, the Serbian “Chrysostom”, says that if men were mindful every day of God’s charity towards them, they would be charitable to one another. There is nothing that makes a man more unwilling to give to others than the belief that no one is willing to give to him. No one? Where is GOD, then? Does not God reward us every day and every night with His charity in response to our lack of it? Saint Nikolai further states that he who grasps that charity is an active virtue, not a passive one, begins to fulfill it. To show charity to a beggar is neither the most difficult nor the greatest thing in Christ’s Law — the greatest is to show charity to our enemies. For the Lord says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”.



PASTA FLORA ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE If you’ve ordered your PASTA FLORA, TODAY is the day to PICK UP your sweets. PROPHET ELIAS PHILOPTOCHOS women will be distributing all orders following services — just in time for your Thanksgiving celebrations! Enjoy!



BAKLAVA, KOULOURIA ORDER DEADLINE NEARS ONE MORE WEEK remains to order your Baklava ($55 per pan) and Koulouria ($6 for 12), which HOLY TRINITY PHILOPTOCHOS is baking for your holiday enjoyment. If you’ve got SO MUCH TO DO, and SO LITTLE TIME, this is for you! Orders must be received by Monday, November 30. Please contact Nia Reganis (582-1454) or Margo Sotiriou (891-3215) to place your orders!



OFFICES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING The HOLY TRINITY and PROPHET ELIAS CHURCH OFFICES will be CLOSED this Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.



SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATES TO NOTE... 1) There will be NO Sunday School classes at Holy Trinity on Sunday, November 29. 2) Both Sunday School staffs are busy preparing for the upcoming Sunday School Christmas programs on December 20. There are still openings for the productions! If interested, please call Christina (HT) at 891-9212; Barbara (PE) at 604-4884 or Stella (PE) at 206-909-1141. There will be dress rehearsal practices at both churches on Sunday, December 6.



GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PC ELECTIONS UPCOMING PARISH COUNCIL candidate application forms are available at both church offices for all those in good standing who are eligible to run for the parish council. The completed forms, with the appropriate signatures, must be returned by the Wednesday (November 25) deadline (this does not include nominations that will be received from the floor at the General Assembly). Please note that our parish’s annual FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY will be Monday, November 30 at 6:30pm at Holy Trinity. Parish Council ELECTIONS will be held following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 13 at both churches. Remember that only parishioners in good standing may be candidates for election to the parish council. Likewise, only parishioners in good standing may participate in the General Assembly and vote in the upcoming elections.


DON'T FORGET OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD! OUR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD DEADLINE is fast approaching, so don’t delay! Send your friends a greeting for the holiday season and help support the ministries of our parish, too! The deadline to submit your family names for inclusion in our annual CHRISTMAS CARD is Tuesday, DECEMBER 1. Please send your donation of $10 along with your names to the Holy Trinity Office.



ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT... If you’re planning to register for the 2010 GOYA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, you only have a few more days! The registration deadline is December 1 with a $199 fee per participant. To register, please visit the official basketball tournament website at www.goyahoops.net/ ***PLEASE NOTE: There will be a MEETING of all youth participants, parents, and coaches on Thursday, December 10 at 7pm at Prophet Elias. It is important that everyone attends this meeting to review all pertinent information regarding the tournament!***



DAUGHTERS OF MINOS PLAN CHRISTMAS DINNER Join the DAUGHTERS OF MINOS for their annual CHRISTMAS DINNER at CHRISTOPHER’S Seafood and Steakhouse on Wednesday, December 2 at 6pm. The cost is $35 per person; a child’s plate will be available at a lower cost. There will be FUN raffle prizes and a gift for everyone! For reservations, please call Athena Proestakis (484-7912) or Athena Davis (278-6994).


PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF 'MESSENGER' DEADLINE IMPORTANT! THE DEADLINE FOR ‘THE MESSENGER’ HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 by 4pm. This change was made due to the many upcoming activities, preparation of mailings, as well as the Christmas holidays. Please plan accordingly so that your organization or ministry is REPRESENTED in this JANUARY/FEBRUARY MESSENGER!



LITTLE AMERICA IS SITE OF HT PHILOPTOCHOS LUNCHEON Celebrate the holiday season at this year’s elegant HOLY TRINITY PHILOPTOCHOS Annual CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Saturday, December 5 at the LITTLE AMERICA Grand Ballroom. Tickets may be purchased after services at both churches; $35 for adults; $15 for children under 12.



SENIOR GOYA EVENTS PLANNED FOR DECEMBER Two upcoming SENIOR GOYA EVENTS are worth noting: Their DVD Night and Social is scheduled for Sunday, December 6 at 4pm at Prophet Elias; there will be discussion with clergy and refreshments, too; The GOYA BAKE SALE and CHRISTINA BOOK SALE are set for Sunday, December 13 following services. Details about other upcoming GOYA events are coming soon!



CHOIRS TO PARTICIPATE IN 'SING NOEL' All are invited to attend ‘SING NOEL’, a holiday concert featuring our HOLY TRINITY and PROPHET ELIAS CHOIRS, as well as other local choirs. The concert will be held Monday, December 7 at 7pm at Skyline High School.



PARISH COUNCIL CANDIDATES' SEMINAR SCHEDULED Those CANDIDATES seeking election to the parish council are required to attend a Uniform Parish Regulations SEMINAR on Tuesday, December 8 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Prophet Elias. Candidates should consult the church offices to confirm their seminar attendance.



JINGLE! JANGLE! JINGLE! It’s time for us to MIX and MINGLE at the Hellenic Cultural Association’s HOLIDAY DINNER on Tuesday, December 8 at the Cottonwood Country Club (1780 E. Lakewood Drive (first street west, past Prophet Elias). Social hour begins at 6pm and dinner at 7pm. The cost is $35 per person. For menu choices and reservations, please call Vickie Peters (262-3233) by December 4.


YOUNG AT HEART PREPARE FOR THEIR NEXT LUNCHEON After a DELICIOUS Thanksgiving feast — thanks to our GREAT women and men who are also GREAT COOKS — our YOUNG AT HEART invite their fellow senior citizens to their LAST luncheon of the year. The Christmas luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 9 at noon at Holy Trinity.



SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! PROPHET ELIAS PHILOPTOCHOS is preparing for their Annual BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, a delightful morning for children and adults alike, on Saturday, December 12, 9:30am-Noon at Prophet Elias. Before you do anything else on this morning, make sure you come to breakfast first!



IF YOU LOVE PARTIES, YOU'LL LOVE THESE CELEBRATIONS: The ARCADIAN LADIES Christmas lunch is Saturday, December 12, 11:30am, at Lamb’s Grill Cafe. There will be three menu choices (board members, please provide the menu choices to your ladies when you contact them). The club will pay 1/2 cost of lunch for paid members. Election of officers and board member appointments, too; $15 annual dues (2010) will be payable. Raffles and prizes, also! Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 8. Contact Sophia (277-7214) or Diane (583-2332).

The ATHANASIOS DIAKOS Christmas Luncheon will be at the Cottonwood Country Club on Sunday, December 13 at 1pm.

The MINOTAVROS YOUTH are hosting A FAMILY CHRISTMAS GATHERING AND SPAGHETTI DINNER on Sunday, December 13 at 6pm at Holy Trinity. They invite everyone to attend! Donations will be accepted at the door.




PANARCADIANS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING ELECTIONS Members of the PANARCADIANS (Chapter 90) will hold 2010 ELECTION OF OFFICERS in January. If you are a member and are interested in running for office, please call Margo Sotiriou (322-2789).


FOR THE HEALING OF SOUL AND BODY (OUR PARISH PRAYER LIST) Chris, Angie, Mercedes, George, Madeline, Robert, Julie, Carol, Charissa, Erin, Andrew, Angie, Presley, Charles, Cyndia, Mary, Claudia, Nancy, Jenn, Robert, George, Joyce, Margie, Marlene, Loren, Cy, The Black-Zimmer Family, Sophia, George, Dimitri, Isabella, Zafiris, Nancy, Michael, Tim, Jonathan, Andrew, Sophia, Elizabeth, Subdeacon Christopher, Anastasia, Suzanne, Christian, Steven, Warren, Andrea, Elaina, Stefani, Andrew, Lisa, Alex



ADDITIONAL HAPPENINGS THANKSGIVING WEEK (NOV. 22-28) GIRL SCOUTS: 7pm, Monday, PE
PE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: 10am, Tuesday, PE boardroom
GREEK SCHOOL: 6:30pm, Tuesday ,PE; AND 10am, Saturday, HT
BOY SCOUTS: 7pm, Wednesday, PE