WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 24, 2019
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
SACRAMENTS
Welcome to all visitors! Everyone is welcome in the Orthodox Church and may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the end of the service; but only practicing Orthodox Christians may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Hunter Adkins, Flora Alexander, Chris Collaros, James Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Georgiann Hart, Alex Kamarados, Marie Kamarados, Nick Kirlangitis, George Maragos, Mary McElhaney, Anna Moten, George & Stella Panagis, George Parikakis, Irene Petrides, Chuck Rangos, Jim Ritter.
(If you have names to add or remove from this list, please contact the church office.
MEMORIAL
Today, we will be celebrating a memorial service in memory of Gerrie Maragos & Jack Collaros. May their memories be eternal!
PARISH ASSEMBLY
Today the parish assembly meeting will take place following Divine Liturgy. The previous meeting’s minutes have been placed on the pangari. All members in good standing are welcome to attend and vote at this meeting.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR
This week’s fellowship hour will be sponsored by the Gerrie Maragos & Jack Collaros families.
FAST SCHEDULE Strict Fast - Wednesday & Friday
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SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday February 25
10:00 A.M. Baking Kataifi
Tuesday February 26
St. Photini
8:30 A.M. Orthros
9:30 A.M. Liturgy
Wednesday February 27
10:00 A.M. Bible Study
6:00 P.M. Paraklesis
Thursday February 28
10:00 A.M. Clergy Peer Learning Group
East Pittsburgh
NEXT SUNDAY
March 3 - Judgment Sunday
9:00 A.M. Orthros
10:00 A.M. Liturgy
11:00 A.M. Hymnology
Godparent/Godchild Sunday
GOYA Soup & Sub - Luncheon
Epistle Reader: Pete Caleodis
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ST. PHOTIOS AWARD
We will be choosing the parish awardees for the Metropolis St. Photios banquet. Please remember that both recent helpers and helpers from our past are eligible to receive this award. The only individuals ineligible are those who have received this award already: Tony Mougianis, Pete Caleodis, John Scavdis, Vi Buffone, Nick and George Maragos, Rikki Kamarados, Erma Rangos, Marianne Balakos and Don Kronstein.
FESTIVAL BAKING
Festival baking is in full swing. Anyone who is able to help would be greatly appreciated. Please pay attention to the weekly bulletin and the Notify Now Calls for the baking dates. Your help is needed and appreciated for a successful festival.
GOYA LUNCHEON
GOYA will be hosting fellowship hour with a Soup and Sub Luncheon that will be held on Sunday, March 3. There will be a cost of $10.00 per person. Come and support our youth.
UPCOMING EVENTS
GODPPARENT/GODCHILD SUNDAY
Sunday, March 3, will be Godparent/Godchild Sunday. You are invited to sit with your godparents in church; and before communion, you will have the opportunity to renew your baptismal vows. You will then be invited to receive communion with your godparents.
FESTIVAL MEETING
The rescheduled date for the festival meeting will be Tuesday, February 26, at 6:30 P.M. here at Holy Trinity. All are asked to be present.
PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING
The Philoptochos Ladies will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 7, at 12 noon here at Holy Trinity. It will be our Annual Festival Shower. Some of the items needed are dish detergent, paper towels, micro bar towels, scrubbing pads, and Brillo pads (Please no floor cleaners of any kind). Hope to see you all there!
BAKLAVA SUNDAY
Mark your calendars now for March 10. The Icarians will be hosting a Baklava Sunday following liturgy. Come and enjoy the beginning of the festival treats.