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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2015-05-17
Bulletin Contents
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 of 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)

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fifth Tone

To the Word, co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation, let us, the faithful, give praise and worship. Of His own will He mounted the Cross in the flesh, He suffered death and raised the dead by His glorious resurrection. (Page 53)

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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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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Saints and Feasts

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May 17

Sunday of the Blind Man

The Lord Jesus was coming from the Temple on the Sabbath, when, while walking in the way, He saw the blind man mentioned in today's Gospel. This man had been born thus from his mother's womb, that is, he had been born without eyes (see Saint John Chrysostom, Homily LVI on Matthew; Saint Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book V:15; and the second Exorcism of Saint Basil the Great). When the disciples saw this, they asked their Teacher, "Who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?" They asked this because when the Lord had healed the paralytic at the Sheep's Pool, He had told him, "Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee" (John 5:14); so they wondered, if sickness was caused by sin, what sin could have been the cause of his being born without eyes. But the Lord answered that this was for the glory of God. Then the God-man spat on the ground and made clay with the spittle. He anointed the eyes of the blind man and said to him, "Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam." Siloam (which means "sent") was a well-known spring in Jerusalem used by the inhabitants for its waters, which flowed to the eastern side of the city and collected in a large pool called "the Pool of Siloam."

Therefore, the Saviour sent the blind man to this pool that he might wash his eyes, which had been anointed with the clay-not that the pool's water had such power, but that the faith and obedience of the one sent might be made manifest, and that the miracle might become more remarkable and known to all, and leave no room for doubt. Thus, the blind man believed in Jesus' words, obeyed His command, went and washed himself, and returned, no longer blind, but having eyes and seeing. This was the greatest miracle that our Lord had yet worked; as the man healed of his blindness himself testified, "Since time began, never was it heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind," although the Lord had already healed the blind eyes of many. Because he now had eyes, some even doubted that he was the same person (John 9:8-9); and it was still lively in their remembrance when Christ came to the tomb of Lazarus, for they said, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have caused that even this man should not have died?" Saint John Chrysostom gives a thorough and brilliant exposition of our Lord's meeting with the woman of Samaria, the healing of the paralytic, and the miracle of the blind man in his commentaries on the Gospel of Saint John.

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May 17

The Holy Apostles Andronicus and Junia

Saint Andronicus Apostle of the Seventy and Saint Junia were relatives of the holy Apostle Paul. They labored much, preaching the Gospel to pagans. St Paul mentions them in his Epistle to the Romans: “Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and fellow prisoners, who are of note among the Apostles, who also were in Christ, before me” (Romans 16:7). St Andronicus was made Bishop of Pannonia, but his preaching also took him and St Junia to other lands, far from the boundaries of his diocese. Through the efforts of Sts Andronicus and Junia the Church of Christ was strengthened, pagans were converted to the knowledge of God, many pagan temples closed, and in their place Christian churches were built. The service in honor of these saints states that they suffered martyrdom for Christ.

 

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May 17

Athanasios, Archbishop of Christianopolis

St. Athanasios was born in Greece around the year 1640. During the first patriarchal reign of the Ecumenical Patriarch Iakovos, Saint Athanasios was ordained Metropolitan of Christianopolis. The title "Christianopolis" refers to the current village of Christianoi. St. Athanasios stood as a true Shepherd and imitator of Christ, who was dedicated to the ministry of his people and worked to alleviate the sufferings of their daily life under Turkish rule. His love for orphans, widows, the needy, the elderly, the persecuted and the aggrieved was unique. The Triune God made him worthy within this life and after his death to perform signs and wonders.

May 17

Holy Godbearing Nectarius, the Builder of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam of Meteora

May 17

Theodotos the Martyr of Ancyra & the 7 Virgin-martyrs

May 17

The New Martyrs of Batak, Bulgaria

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

The Reading is from Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by soothsaying. She followed Paul and us, crying, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation." And this she did for many days. But Paul was annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, "I charge you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And it came out that very hour. But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the market place before the rulers; and when they had brought them to the magistrates they said, "These men are Jews and they are disturbing our city. They advocate customs which it is not lawful for us Romans to accept or practice." The crowd joined in attacking them; and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods. And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely. Having received this charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and every one's fetters were unfastened. When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried with a loud voice, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here." And he called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, and brought them out and said, "Men, what must I do to be saved?" And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and he was baptized at once, with all his family. Then he brought them up into his house, and set food before them; and he rejoiced with all his household that he had believed in God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Blind Man
The Reading is from John 9:1-38

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him. We must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day; night comes, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." As he said this, he spat on the ground and made clay of the spittle and anointed the man's eyes with the clay, saying to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar, said, "Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?" Some said, "It is he"; others said, "No, but he is like him." He said, "I am the man." They said to him, "Then how were your eyes opened?" He answered, "The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me, 'Go to Siloam and wash'; so I went and washed and received my sight." They said to him, "Where is he?" He said, "I do not know."

They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. The Pharisees again asked him how he had received his sight. And he said to them, "He put clay on my eyes and I washed, and I see." Some of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God, for he does not keep the sabbath." But others said, "How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?" There was a division among them. So they again said to the blind man, "What do you say about him, since he has opened your eyes?" He said, "He is a prophet."

The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight, and asked them, "Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?" His parents answered, "We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees we do not know, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age, he will speak for himself." His parents said this because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess him to be Christ he was to be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, "He is of age, ask him."

So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, "Give God the praise; we know that this man is a sinner." He answered, "Whether he is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I know, that though I was blind, now I see." They said to him, "What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?" He answered them, "I have told you already and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you too want to become his disciples?" And they reviled him, saying, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from." The man answered, "Why, this is a marvel! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing." They answered him, "You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?" And they cast him out.

Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, "Do you believe in the Son of man?" He answered, "And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?" Jesus said to him, "You have seen him, and it is he who speaks to you." He said, "Lord, I believe": and he worshiped him.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

What could equal these souls? These men had been scourged, had received many, stripes, they had been misused, were in peril of their lives, were thrust into the inner prison, and set fast in the stocks: and for all this they did not suffer themselves to sleep, but kept vigil all the night. Do you mark what a blessing tribulation is? ...That the earthquake should not seem to have come of itself, there was this concurrent circumstance, bearing witness to it: "the doors were opened, and all their bonds were loosed." And it appears in the night-time; for the Apostles did not work for display, but for men's salvation...Here, they did but show the doors standing open, and it opened the doors of his heart, it loosed two sorts of chains; that (prisoner) kindled the (true) light; for the light in his heart was shining. "And he sprang in, and fell before them;" and he does not ask, How is this? What is this? but straightway he says, "What must I do to be saved?" What then answers Paul? "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, thou and thine house." (v. 31.) For this above all, wins men: that one's house also should be saved ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 36 on Acts 16, 4th Century

But I assert that he even received benefit from his blindness: since he recovered the sight of the eyes within.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 56 on John 9, 4th Century

When, then, have they taken place, save when the Word of God Himself came in the body? Or when did He come, if not when lame men walked, and stammerers were made to speak plain, and deaf men heard, and men blind from birth regained their sight? For this was the very thing the Jews said who then witnessed it, because they had not heard of these things having taken place at any other time.
St. Athanasius
Incarnation of the Word 38, 4th Century

The work of God is, after all, the forming of man. He did this by an outward action, as Scripture says, 'And the Lord took clay from earth, and formed man.' Notice here too how the Lord spit on the earth, and made clay and smeared it on his eyes, showing how the ancient creation was made. He was making clear to those who can understand, that this was the [same] hand of God through which man was formed from clay.
St. Irenaeus
Against Heresies. 5.15.2. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John 1-10. Intervarsity Press, 2006, p. 324.

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Parish News and Events

Memorial and Trisagion Services Today

Memorial prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, Angela Morris (1 Year) and Michael Morris (19 Years). The Coffee Hour is being sponsored today in their memory by their family.

 

Church School Graduation Today

The Church School ministry will hold its graduation ceremony today following the Divine Liturgy. Students and staff are asked to worship with their families as usual during the Liturgy and dismiss after Holy Communion. The teachers will then organize the classes to return for the graduation ceremony. Thank you to all the support provided by the families throughout the year and especially to the dedicated offerings of love and talents made by the Church School staff. Following the dismissal today, there will be a picnic lunch celebration for the Church School students on the Main Lawn. And remember, classes are over but worship goes one, so...SEE YOU ALL NEXT SUNDAY!

 

Memorial Service for Veterans – May 25

The tradition of Memorial Day started in 1866 as local observance of honoring those who died in the Civil War. After World War I, observances also began to honor those who had died in all of America’s wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be observed on the last Monday of May to honor our heroes who gave their lives in battle. Please join together in front of the Holy Trinity Cemetery War Memorial at 9:30 am on Memorial Day (May 25) as we hold a special ceremony to honor those who defend our country and remember those who have given their lives in defense of the United States, the Constitution and the cause of freedom they so cherished. Please note: this service is to commemorate veterans; it is not a general memorial service for all the departed — that will be held according to Orthodox tradition on the Pentecost weekend Saturday of Souls (May 30 this year) with a Divine Liturgy & Memorial at the Saint George Chapel at Holy Trinity Cemetery. May their memories be eternal!

 

Holy Trinity Feast Day Weekend – May 30-June 1

Next weekend the Holy Trinity community is celebrating its Feast Day Weekend and the second anniversary of the opening of the new Holy Trinity Church. The schedule of services and events is as follows:

-      Sat. May 30, 8:30am Orthros/9:30am Liturgy: Saturday of the Souls (SG)

-      Sat. May 30, 6:30pm Great Vespers: The Great and Holy Pentecost (HT)

-      Sun May 31, 8:15am Orthros/9:30am Liturgy: The Great and Holy Pentecost followed by

       the “Kneeling Vespers” service of the Holy Spirit (HT)

-      Mon. June 1, 8:30am Orthros/9:30am Liturgy: Monday of the Holy Spirit/Feast Day of

       Holy Trinity Church (HT)

 

Holy Trinity Golf Classic – June 29

It’s time once again for the annual Holy Trinity Golf Classic, to be held this year on June 29 at Diamond Run Golf Club. Sign-up forms will be mailed in the Holy Trinity Herald and are available from the Church Office. The event features a “Million Dollar Shootout” and a Silent Auction. Proceeds benefit the Holy Trinity Capital Campaign. Contact Anthony Loomis for information at anthonytloomis@gmail.com.

 

Festival Cooking: Pastry Preparation – Tuesdays in June, July, August

Want to share your Greek food and pastry cooking talents with the Church? Don’t know how to cook awesome Greek goodies but want to learn how? Have we got an opportunity for you! Be there for food and pastry preparation on Tuesdays from 9:00am-9:00pm (or as much of it as you are able to do each week!) in starting June 9 and continuing through August 11. No experience necessary. On-the-job training available. Flexible hours. Non-cooking positions also available. Requirements: Positive attitude and willingness to do whatever is needed! Here is the list of dates and items. Pick your favorite—or better yet­—be there for them all!

June 9: Baklava/Choc. Baklava

June 16: Spanakopita

June 23: Galaktoboureko

June 30: Diples

July 1: Diples (Wed.)

July 2: Diples (Thu.)

July 7: Apricot Rolls

July 14: Finikia, Koulourakia

July 21: Kourambiethes

July 28: Moussaka (it’s back!)

August 4: Pastitsio

August 11: Make-up day

 

Holy Trinity’s Taste of Greece - Labor Day Weekend

Please mark Wednesday, September 2, through Sunday, September 6 on your calendar for the third “Taste of Greece” festival at our new location. The Festival Committee is asking everyone, new members and old hands, young and young at heart, to pledge a donation of their time and talents to help make this our best festival ever! Tell your friends: save the dates!

 

North Hills Community Outreach - Volunteer Shuttle Drivers URGENTLY NEEDED!

NHCO, in partnership with Allegheny County and St. Margaret Foundation and with funding from SMF, is putting a second Free Rides for Seniors shuttle on the road this summer. They urgently need volunteer drivers and on-board dispatchers! The new shuttle will pick up seniors on various days in various communities on the route 28 corridor for local UPMC medical appointments. No special license is required and training is provided. Their current shuttle drivers love this experience of helping and befriending seniors! Please contact Kerry at kkmulhern@nhco.org or 412-449-0151 for more information or to schedule a ride-along on the shuttle to see if you’d like to volunteer.

 

Note for Summer Travel - Don’t Forget Church!

Where we travel, whenever we go, we take our faith with us, for as it says in the Psalms, "God is with us!" Keeping that in mind, please remember to plan ahead and check for the location of the nearest Orthodox Christian Church if you will be staying over a Sunday. There are two great web sites to check: our own Archdiocese (www.goarch.org) and Orthodoxy in America (www.OrthodoxyInAmerica.org), a multi-jurisdictional listing of all Orthodox parishes. Also, for major trips such as overseas travels, please feel free to stay following antidoron and ask Father John to offer a special blessing to your family for your travels. Remember, "God is with us" always. Let’s not forget to invite Him!

 

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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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