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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2015-04-19
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Hymns of the Day
Parish News and Events
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
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Parish News and Events
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (412)366-8700
  • Fax:
  • (412)366-8710
  • Street Address:

  • 985 Providence Blvd.

  • Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5951

Contact Information

Rev. Fr. John Touloumes, Protopresbyter
Proistamenos

fjt@HolyTrinityPgh.org | 412-366-8700
Rev. Fr. Radu Bordeianu
Assistant Priest

FrRadu@HolyTrinityPgh.org
Mary Portellos
Office Administrator

office@HolyTrinityPgh.org | 412-366-8700

Services Schedule

Worship Schedule

8:15 a.m. Orthros

9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Worship Locations:

Sunday worship location: Holy Trinity Church, 985 Providence Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Weekday/Feast Day worship location: St. George Chapel, 8941 Ringeisen Rd., Allison Park, PA

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha in the Fifth Tone

English: Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life. Greek: Χριστός ανέστη εκ νεκρών, θανάτω θάνατον πατήσας και τοις εν τοις μνήμασιν, ζωήν χαρισάμενος. Phoenetics: Christós anésti ek nékron, thanáto thánaton patísas, ke tis en tis mnímasi zoín harisámenos. (Page 74)

Apolytikion for Thomas Sun. in the Seventh Tone

Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave, though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And, You renewed us through them with an upright spirit, according to Your great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Eighth Tone

Though You descended into the grave, O Immortal One, yet You destroyed the power of Hades, and arose as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women "Rejoice," and giving peace to Your Apostles, O You Who grants resurrection to the fallen. (Page 74)
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Parish News and Events

Services This Week

- Thu. Dec. 4, 8:30am Orthros/9:30am Liturgy:  St. Barbara the Great Martyr (at Holy Trinity Church) followed by Senior Christmas Luncheon

- Fri. Dec. 5, 9:00 Orthros/10:00am Liturgy (at Metropolis):  St. Savas the Sanctified. Services followed by Open House at the Metropolis (5201 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside) for the feast of St. Savas and the Nameday of His Eminence Metropolitan Savas.

- Fri. Dec. 5, 7:00pm Great Vespers (at St. Nicholas Cathedral): St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

- Sat. Dec. 6, 9:00 Orthros/10:00am Liturgy  at St. Nicholas Cathedral): St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

 

Church Music Sunday Today – Honoring our Choir and Chanters

Today, our parish community observes National Church Music Ministry Sunday (rescheduled from the first Sunday in October). It is held each year on a Sunday close to the feast day of Saint Romanos, the Melodist (October 1st), one of the greatest Byzantine music composers. On this day, we recognize those women and men who have heard and responded to the Lord’s invitation to be church musicians: that is, parish chanters and choir singers. As church musicians, these people represent the laity in the liturgical dialogue of our worship services. In glory to God, the Holy Trinity, they commit themselves to learning the hymns of our Orthodox faith, understanding the sequence of our liturgical worship, and actively offering their prayers in song to enhance the beauty of our worship. We ask each of them, and our congregation as well, to be mindful of the special ministry they fulfill in singing the hymns of our faith and leading us to worship. Thank you, good stewards, for this indispensable and essential ministry in our church and for elevating your offerings to match the beauty and majesty of our new home! Memorial prayers will be offered for our departed Church Musicians today.

 

Memorial Today

In addition to prayers for our departed Church Musicians, memorial prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, John and Marouso Pantelakis and John and Sarah Scopelitis May their memory be eternal!

 

GOYA Turkey Bowl/Cards for the Troops Today

The GOYA will hold its annual Turkey Bowl Thanksgiving Weekend Football Game today following Divine Liturgy. This is a fun and friendly GOYA tradition, and everyone is invited: players, non-players, cheerleaders, parents and fans! The game will be played on the main lawn. Players should bring a change of clothes and shoes for play. A light lunch will be provided. The teens will also be preparing Christmas cards for the troops who will not be home for the holidays.

 

St. Lydia Women’s Study Ministry – December 2

The St. Lydia Women’s Study Ministry continues its series on “Women of Faith” led by Father John this Tuesday. Each session group learns about a different woman from the history of the Church and her life in Christ. In our “troubled times,” we need the encouragement of those who have gone before us, whether they are faithful women of the Old Testament, New Testament or recent saints. We also need the encouragement, love and prayers of one another. This is not just about learning, it is also about sharing, in our uniqueness as women, the journey we are on toward our own salvation and sainthood. The group meets approximately every other Tuesday in the Fireside Room. The church is open for personal prayer and coffee will be served in the Fireside Room at 9:30 am. The study is begins at 10 and ends at 11:15. The following is the list of remaining dates for the year:  Dec 2, 16;  Jan 20; Feb 3, 17; Mar 3, 17; April 14, 28; May 12. Please come and invite others! A complete schedule and list of topics can be found at www.HolyTrinityPgh.org/saintlydia.

 

Faith and Family Wednesdays This Week

This week, being Thanksgiving Eve, provided a wonderful opportunity for everyone to take a break from studies and simply gather as a family in Christ to lift up our hands and hearts to proclaim, “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.” As such, we will be offering a 6:30pm Vesperal Liturgy with no other sessions that evening. Regular sessions will return next Wednesday, December 3.

- Worship: Services of the Small Blessing of the Waters and the Blessing of the Five Loaves (“Artoclasia”) starts the evening at 6:30pm.

- Studies: Father Radu will continue the “Orthodox Book Club” study of “The Illustrated Jesus Through the Centuries” by Jaroslav Pelikan, which looks at many paintings of Jesus Christ from both Eastern and Western Christianity and examines the historical interpretation of the question, “Who is Jesus?”

- Growth: “Understanding Orthodoxy.” Ted Cherpas will continue the exploration of the Orthodox Christian Faith using the book, “The Orthodox Church: Its Faith, Life and Worship.” It is open to all who are seeking to learn more about Orthodoxy either as a preparation for entering the Faith or for a greater understanding of the Faith we live each day.

- Orthodox Family Life: Father John will offer another “Making Marriage Better” session for married couples seeking to grow and enrich their marriage. These sessions are for couples of all ages and are fun and interactive and use marriage resource materials from a variety of sources.

 

Seniors Christmas Luncheon – December 4

The Ladies Philoptochos Society is once again hosting a Seniors Christmas Luncheon this Thursday, December 4. The morning will start with 8:30am Orthros and 9:30am Divine Liturgy for the feast of the Great Martyr, Saint Barbara. The event will then continue with the Christmas Luncheon in our beautiful Grand Room at noon. The deadline for reservations was last week.

 

Philoptochos Holiday Bake Sale Volunteers Needed – Each Tuesday

The Ladies Philoptochos Society will be working each Tuesday beginning at 9:00 am to prepare the orders for their Holiday Bake Sale. Much help is needed and all are welcome! No experience is necessary. Please contact Kay Balouris at 724-813-5730 for more information.

 

Holy Trinity Christmas Card and Poinsettias Forms Due Friday, December 6

Please remember that the forms and donations for the Holy Trinity Community Christmas Card and Poinsettias are due this Saturday, December 6.

 

North Hills Chorale Christmas Concert – December 6

The North Hills Chorale will present a Christmas concert entitled “American Composers, International Carols” on Saturday, December 6th at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 7th at 3 p.m., in the Visitation Chapel at Kearns Spirituality Center, a ministry of Sisters of Divine Providence, located across the street at 9000 Babcock Boulevard. Free-will offerings accepted.  Please bring non-perishable food donations for North Hills Community Outreach Food Pantry.  More information is available at www.nhchorale.com.

 

Angel Tree Christmas Gift Tree – Thank You and Please Bring Gifts Back by December 14

As always, Holy Trinity Church has extended its arms of love and compassion to the needy at Christmas again this year through our Angel Tree Christmas Gift outreach. Most if not all of the gift tages have been already claimed, but there may still be a few available in the Gallery today. The beneficiaries this year are the needy souls served by the FOCUS Pittsburgh ministry and the local North Hills Community Outreach. All gifts are due back here at Holy Trinity by Sunday, December 14. Be sure to include a card with a message of Christian love. Thank you, generous stewards!

 

New Year’s Eve Gala – Save the Date!

Plan on spending New Year’s Eve with your Holy Trinity family and friends! Tickets will go on sale on November 9 following Liturgy for the Holy Trinity New Year’s Eve Gala. Contact Harry Athanasiou at 412-292-4205 with any questions.

 

Time to Submit 2015 Stewardship Pledge and Wrap Up 2014 Stewardship Contributions

As we approach the end of the year, our 2015 Stewardship campaign is already underway, informing our Holy Trinity members how to fully participate in and support the life and ministries of Holy Trinity Church in the coming year. With the blessing of our new home come a lot more opportunities to do so, and your involvement is both important and needed. Submitting your 2015 pledge and fully completing your 2014 pledge in the next few weeks will be of great help to the life of your Church. Thank you, good stewards!

 

Have a School or Sports Banquet to Plan? Host it at Holy Trinity Center!

Many school and sports banquets are held each year, and in response our caterer, Arista Catering and Event Planning, has created a special School and Sports Banquet Menu. If you have one of those types of events coming up this year, please consider suggesting to your committee that they look at holding it at Holy Trinity Center. Contact Helena at 412-716-2835 or 412-477-7416 for information.

 

Holy Trinity Cemetery Grave Price Increase Notice

Please note that grave prices at Holy Trinity Cemetery will be increasing to $750 effective January 1, 2015. Those wishing to purchase at the 2014 price of $500 may do so until December 31, 2014. Contact the Church Office at 512-366-8700.

 

In the Hospital? Home-Bound? Please let the Church Office know!

In today’s age of information privacy, churches are not notified when parishioners are admitted to hospitals, nursing homes or other care facilities. Both those facilities and your church depend on having the church notified by a friends or family member so pastoral care and outreach can be offered. The same goes for those homebound. If you or any of your loved ones are in any of these situations, please contact the Church Office at 412-366-8700 to request a visit from our priests or visitation ministry. Interested in helping reach out to fellow parishioners in those situations? Please contact the Church Office and offer your time as a visitation volunteer.

 

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All Sunday Services Live on Internet

Please be aware that all Sunday services at Holy Trinity Church are now live on the Internet. Unable to attend Sunday services because of travels, illness or otherwise home-bound? You can still participate via Internet via live streaming video. To follow the services online go to: http://www.HolyTrinityPgh.org/live. PLEASE NOTE: "Holy Trinity Church now broadcasts its Sunday services live on the Internet. Your presence in the Church is subject to audio and video recording."

 

Welcome, Holy Trinity Guests!

We welcome all our guests to Holy Trinity Church today, whether as visitors from out of town, family members joining others here for worship today or even soon-to-be members here for the first time. No matter what the reason the Holy Spirit brought you here today, we welcome you with open arms and hearts filled with the love of Christ. Please help us welcome you by signing in at the hospitality table in the Narthex, where you will be presented with a yellow lapel Cross to help our Holy Trinity family know you're here. Please fill out an information card so we can contact you with any information you may need concerning life here at Holy Trinity Church.

 

About Receiving Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church

As an extension of our hospitality and outreach ministries, we welcome all who have come to worship with us today. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian, an inquirer to the faith or a first-time guest in an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us and thankful for the opportunity to share and bear witness to this ancient and timeless Faith. In accordance with the holy canons and traditions of the Church, please note that Holy Communion and the other Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) are received only by those who are baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared through prayer, fasting and confession. All others are invited receive the antidoron (blessed bread) and a blessing from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The antidoron is not a sacramental offering, but is blessing and a reflection of the agape (love) feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church. Please join our parish family for hospitality after the holy services and allow us to meet and welcome you. Interested in joining or learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith? Please see one of our priests or complete a visitor’s card today!

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Saints and Feasts

Thomsund
April 19

Thomas Sunday

Though the doors were shut at the dwelling where the disciples were gathered for fear of the Jews on the evening of the Sunday after the Passover, our Saviour wondrously entered and stood in their midst, and greeted them with His customary words, "Peace be unto you." Then He showed unto them His hands and feet and side; furthermore, in their presence, He took some fish and a honeycomb and ate before them, and thus assured them of His bodily Resurrection. But Thomas, who was not then present with the others, did not believe their testimony concerning Christ's Resurrection, but said in a decisive manner, "Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will not believe." Wherefore after eight days, that is, on this day, when the disciples were again gathered together and Thomas was with them, the Lord Jesus came while the doors were shut, as He did formerly. Standing in their midst, He said, "Peace be unto you"; then He said to Thomas, "Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and bring hither thy hand, and thrust it into My side: and be not unbelieving, but believing."

And Thomas, beholding and examining carefully the hands and side of the Master, cried out with faith, "My Lord and my God." Thus he clearly proclaimed the two natures - human and divine - of the God-man (Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-29).

This day is called Antipascha (meaning "in the stead of Pascha," not "in opposition to Pascha") because with this day, the first Sunday after Pascha, the Church consecrates every Sunday of the year to the commemoration of Pascha, that is, the Resurrection.

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April 19

George the Confessor

Saint George the Confessor, Bishop of Antioch in Pisidia, lived during the Iconoclast period. In his youth he became a monk, was known for his holiness of life and was made bishop of Antioch in Pisidia. St George was at Constantinople during the iconoclastic persecution under Emperor Leo the Armenian (813-820). He denounced the Iconoclast heresy at a Council of Bishops, calling on the emperor to abandon it. When St George refused to remove the icons from the church, as ordered by the emperor’s decree, he was exiled to imprisonment (813-820).

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April 19

The Holy Hieromartyr Paphnutius

Hieromartyr Paphnutius of Jerusalem was a bishop. He underwent many sufferings from the pagans and was tortured by fire, wild beasts, and finally was beheaded by the sword. The myrrh-streaming relics of the hieromartyr were glorified by miracles. The Canon in his honor was composed during the Iconoclast period (before 842). In the final Ode is a petition for the hieromartyr to put an end to the heresy disrupting the Church.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

The Reading is from Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20

IN THOSE DAYS, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high honor. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed. But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said, "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life."

Gospel Reading

Thomas Sunday
The Reading is from John 20:19-31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them: "Peace be with you." When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them: "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him: "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them: "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe."

Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said: "Peace be with you." Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to Him: "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For great is the dignity of the priests. ... And hold them very exceedingly in honor; for you indeed care about your own affairs, and if you order them well, you give no account for others; ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 86, 4th Century

... but the priest even if he rightly order his own life, if he have not an anxious care for yours and that of all those around him, will depart with the wicked into hell; and often when not betrayed by his own conduct, he perishes by yours, if he have not rightly performed all his part.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 86, 4th Century

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1) And here He pronounces blessed not the disciples only, but those also who after them should believe.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 87 on John 20, 4th Century

The Lord stoops to the level even of our feeble understanding. He works a miracle of His invisible power in order to satisfy the doubts of unbelieving minds."
St. Hilary of Poitiers
On the Trinity, 1.20. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John. Intervarsity Press, 2007, p. 369.

For though the Apostles themselves modestly ascribe it all to this cause, declaring that they did these things in the name of Christ, yet at the same time the life and noble conduct of the men helped to produce this effect. "And believers were more added unto the Lord, multitudes both of men and women." Observe, how he now no longer tells the number of them that believe; at such a rate was the faith making way even to an immense multitude, and so widely was the Resurrection proclaimed. So then "the people magnified them:" but they were now no longer lightly to be despised as once they were: for in a little moment, at a single turn of the scale, such have been the effects produced by the fisherman and by the publican! Earth was become a heaven, for manner of life, for boldness of speech, for wonders, for all besides; like Angels were they looked upon with wonder:
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 12 on Acts IV, 4th Century

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    OCN Pittsburgh Event - April 24

    OCN Pittsburgh Event - April 24

    The Orthodox Christian Network cordially invites you to a reception to learn about the exciting new ways we are “Spreading Orthodoxy in the Digital Age”. Friday, April 24, 2015 - 7:00pm until 9:00pm, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 985 Providence Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Hosted by the Orthodox Churches of the Pittsburgh Region. Wine and Light Hors d’oeuvres. No charge for attendees. Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P. by Calling the Parish office at 412-366-8700, or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pittsburgh-20th-ocn-anniversary-reception-tickets-15524766996

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Parish News and Events

Services This Week

Thursday, April 23 – 8:30 am Orthros/9:30am Liturgy: Saint George the Great Martyr (Nameday of St. George Chapel) – PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED SCHEDULE!

 

Lent and Holy Week Thank You!

Many joyous thanks to all the godly, dedicated and faithful people — parishioners, Parish Council members, Philoptochos, Chanters, Choir, Church School staff, Welcome Committee and others — who participated in the Lenten, Holy Week and Bright Week services this year, as well as all those who donated, volunteered and helped with the various preparations and activities, from the Epitaphio decoration to the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy dinners to the Faith and Family Wednesdays to the sweet and fun Agape Vespers Candy Hunt. Thanks also to all our young people and others who helped through offering readings at the holy services, singing in the choir, decorating, serving in the Holy Sanctuary as Acolytes and in every other way they were involved. And welcome again to our new members who celebrated their first Paschal holidays with us here at the new Holy Trinity Church! This community would not be what it is without all of the above people and offerings, and the many humble acts of love offered without mention at this holy time and throughout the year. "Well done, good and faithful servants of Christ!"

 

GOYA Meeting Today

Our GOYA teen ministry will be holding a meeting in the Conference Room following Church School today. All teens are asked to attend.

 

SPECIAL “ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK” EVENT THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 24

The Orthodox Churches of the Pittsburgh Region and Orthodox Christian Network (www.myocn.net) cordially invite you to a reception to learn about “Spreading Orthodoxy in the Digital Age," Friday, April 24, 7:00pm until 9:00pm here at Holy Trinity Church. Wine and Light Hors d’oeuvres. No charge for attendees. Space is limited. RSVP by calling the Parish office at 412-366-8700 or email: elenialexiou@myocn.net. For this event we have the honor of welcoming Father Christopher Metropulos, Executive Director of OCN. Please be sure to RSVP and attend.

 

Regular Spring General Assembly Next Sunday, April 26

Please plan to attend the regular Spring General Assembly next Sunday, April 26. An agenda has been mailed in the Herald. This Assembly is to review parish life and hear reports on important parish matters. It is vital to the life of a healthy community that all members attend, as these meetings are quite important in the day-to-day life of the parish. Please remember, to vote at an assembly, you must be a member in good standing as defined in the Uniform Parish Regulations, which includes but is not limited to having a signed 2015 Holy Trinity Stewardship Pledge card submitted. Whether it is attending assemblies, taking in a leadership role in a ministry or just getting involved more, the Lord has a calling and a role for every one of us at Holy Trinity Church because you are a part of the Body of Christ and have an important contribution to offer.

 

Faith and Family Wednesdays Concludes for the Season

Please note the change of schedule: Faith and Family Wednesdays has concluded for the season. Look for it to start up again in the fall. Many thanks to those who participated, especially our special Lenten guest speakers: Father Demetrios Carellas, Father Sarantos Serviou and Presvytera Loredana Bordeianu. Have any ideas for the fall season? See Spiritual Life Ministry coordinator Joyce Athanasiou.

 

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Want to receive the Sunday Bulletin directly via email? Want announcements on Holy Trinity events? Go to www.HolyTrinityPgh.org and sign up today using the sign-up box on the left side of any page!

 

All Sunday Services Live on Internet

Please be aware that all Sunday services at Holy Trinity Church are now live on the Internet. Unable to attend Sunday services because of travels, illness or otherwise home-bound? You can still participate via Internet via live streaming video. To follow the services online go to: http://www.HolyTrinityPgh.org/live. PLEASE NOTE: "Holy Trinity Church now broadcasts its Sunday services live on the Internet. Your presence in the Church is subject to audio and video recording."

 

Welcome, Holy Trinity Guests!

We welcome all our guests to Holy Trinity Church today, whether as visitors from out of town, family members joining others here for worship today or even soon-to-be members here for the first time. No matter what the reason the Holy Spirit brought you here today, we welcome you with open arms and hearts filled with the love of Christ. Please help us welcome you by signing in at the hospitality table in the Narthex, where you will be presented with a yellow lapel Cross to help our Holy Trinity family know you're here. Please fill out an information card so we can contact you with any information you may need concerning life here at Holy Trinity Church.

 

About Receiving Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church

As an extension of our hospitality and outreach ministries, we welcome all who have come to worship with us today. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian, an inquirer to the faith or a first-time guest in an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us and thankful for the opportunity to share and bear witness to this ancient and timeless Faith. In accordance with the holy canons and traditions of the Church, please note that Holy Communion and the other Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) are received only by those who are baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared through prayer, fasting and confession. All others are invited receive the antidoron (blessed bread) and a blessing from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The antidoron is not a sacramental offering, but is blessing and a reflection of the agape (love) feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church. Please join our parish family for hospitality after the holy services and allow us to meet and welcome you. Interested in joining or learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith? Please see one of our priests or complete a visitor’s card today!

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