TODAY’S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Greek Dance Practice Begins Today
Greek dancing practice begins today. The Hope dance group (kindergarten through second grade) will be taught by Eleni Dedousis (412-953-3699) and the Joy and Goya dance group will be taught by Victoria Andromalos Dale (412-496-9128). There will be a brief meeting for parents today and then a short practice during coffee hour. Please feel free to contact Eleni or Victoria with any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Festival Cooking Schedule: May and June
It’s time! Festival cooking is here. Please mark these dates on your calendar, put them in your phone, hand them on your refrigerator, or do whatever you need to be sure to be there…and remember to invite some friends! Watch for more dates all the way through July in the May-June edition of the Holy Trinity Herald!
Date
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Day
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Times
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Food Item Being Prepared
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May 9
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Tuesday
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9am-9pm
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Finikia, Koulourakia and Kourambiethes |
May 16
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Tuesday
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9am-9pm
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Galaktoboureko
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May 23
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Tuesday
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9am-9pm
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Souzoukakia
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June 6
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Tuesday
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9am-9pm
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Karithopita and Finikia Dipping
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June 23
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Friday
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9am-5pm
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Moussaka
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June 24
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Saturday
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9am-5pm
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Moussaka
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June 25
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Sunday
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After Liturgy
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Moussaka
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[May 9] Festival Cooking This Week – Finikia, Koulourakia and Kourambiethes
Attention Holy Trinity Volunteers, Stewards and Festival Fans: Please be there this Tuesday for the weekly Festival Cooking Session as we prepare Finikia, Koulourakia and Kourambiethes. Hours are from 9:00am to 9:00pm or as much of it as you can make. Everyone is welcomed and everyone’s help is needed. On the job training is free! Questions? Contact Joyce Athanasiou at 412-292-4206.
[Feb. 15, 16] “Faith and Family WEEKDAYS” This Week
Holy Trinity Church’s new, expanded “Faith and Family WEEKDAYS” ministry continues this week. Building on the fruits of our last three years of Wednesday evening, we are now including more days and more opportunities for everyone to participate in and grow from worship, spiritual life and educational ministries beyond Sunday morning and to make the church the "crossroad of daily life." To submit ideas or feedback, please see Spiritual Life Ministry Chairperson Joyce Athanasiou (412-292-4205).
THIS WEEK AT “FAITH AND FAMILY WEEKDAYS”
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What and When
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Ministry and Session Details
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Daily: Prayer Partners
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Have you remembered your prayer partner every day?
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“Journey of Marriage”
Marriage Prep Ministry Tue. May 9
7:00pm Session
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Marriage preparation for couples using the excellent and interactive “Journey of Marriage” materials developed by Dr. Philip Mamalakis and Fr. Charles Johannides. From “Hello!” to honeymoon, this series educates and equips couples for fruitful Orthodox Christian marriage. It’s lots of fun, too!
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“Prayer and Panera”
Men’s Ministry
Thu. May 11
7:00am Worship/Session
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The Saint Nikodemos Men’s Fellowship hosts this morning session of prayers and Christian fellowship (with coffee and bagels, too!). The group meets at church promptly at 7:00 a.m. for a 15-20 minute morning prayer and scripture, then moves up the hill to Panera for 30-45 minutes of coffee, breakfast and Christian men’s conversation on living as a Christian man in today’s world. Change up your morning. Give it a try!
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“Orthodox Movie Night”
Entertainment & Fellowship Thu. May 11
7:00pm Movie
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A monthly offering of inspirational and cultural entertaining movies with snacks and good company in the Fireside Room. Free to all, it’s a relaxing and uplifting alternative to the “same old stuff” on cable TV. Why sit around alone and watch that when you can enjoy a night of Holy Trinity fellowship and entertainment?
This Week’s Title: “Risen.” This powerful new movie tells the epic story of the Resurrection and the weeks that followed. Admission is Free! Popcorn and soft drinks are provided. Come and share in the fellowship!
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[May 18] Senior Fellowship Ministry Meeting
The next monthly meeting of the Senior Fellowship Ministry will take place on Thursday, May 18 as a lunch outing to a local restaurant. Please give your suggestions to Georgiann Bounos or Kay Balouris today. The establishment with the most interest will be chosen. See you after church!
[May 20] Joy / Hope Ducky Tour of Pittsburgh
The JOY / HOPE will be taking a Ducky Tour of Pittsburgh on Saturday May 20. We will meet at 3:30pm for the 4:00pm tour at Just Ducky Tours, 125 W Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The cost is $25 / Adult (13+), $15 / child (3-12) and $5 / (infants 2 and under). Pre-paid reservations must be made by next Sunday, May 14. Contact Penny Balouris at 724-813-5726 / pennybt66@gmail.com to make your reservations or for more information.
[May 21] Church School Graduation Date
Attention Church School Staff, Parents and Students: Please note that the last day of Church School for this semester will be Sunday, May 21. Church School Graduation will be held on that day, and all students are asked to attend and sit with their class during Liturgy. Following the service, the Church School will have a graduation celebration and picnic lunch. Help is needed with the picnic. Please contact Presvytera Becky at presbecky@HolyTrinityPgh.org to volunteer.
College Graduates Information Requested by May 14
Have a young adult graduating from college or post-grad studies? Please send a note to the Church Office (office@HolyTrinityPgh.org) with the graduate’s name, school, degree and area of study so they can be announced with the High School graduates on May 21 and listed in the Herald graduate article.
[May 29] Memorial Service for Veterans at Holy Trinity Cemetery
The tradition of Memorial Day started in 1866 as local observance of honoring those who died in the Civil War. 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 29) as we hold a special ceremony to honor those who have defended our country and 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 (June 3 this year) with a Divine Liturgy & Memorial at the Saint George Chapel at Holy Trinity Cemetery. May their memories be eternal!
[Jun 26] Holy Trinity Golf Classic
It’s time once again for the annual Holy Trinity Golf Classic, to be held this year on Monday, June 26, at Diamond Run Golf Club. 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. See the registration form included in the May/June Holy Trinity Herald or additional copies can be found at the Church Office information window.
Festival Ad Book Volunteers Needed
The Festival season is quickly coming upon us. Last year's Festival was a banner event for our Holy Trinity community. With your help, we made tremendous strides last year. We are seeking volunteers to join the 2017 Festival Ad Book committee. Please contact Al Backeris or Connee Bistolas to join the Ad Book campaign or email inquiries and interest to festivalads@HolyTrinityPgh.org.
Holy Trinity’s Taste of Greece - Labor Day Weekend – August 30-September 3
Please mark Wednesday, August 30, through Sunday, September 3 on your calendar for the next “Taste of Greece” festival. 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 so that we can continue to grow both the success of the festival and the fellowship with all our Holy Trinity church family members!
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 friend or family member so that 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 our new and wonderful Visitation Ministry. Also, interested in helping reach out to fellow parishioners in those situations? Please contact Amy Armanious at visitation@HolyTrinityPgh.org.
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!