Holy Trinity News
April 28, 2024 PALM SUNDAY FISH DINNER, sponsored by the Holy Trinity Church Parish Council, will take place at the Hellenic Cultural Center following Divine Liturgy. Tickets available from the Parish Council Members and they include Beverages and Dessert. Tables of 8 or more may be reserved.
- Adults $25.00 (Baked haddock, rice, vegetable, salad & roll)
- Children $10.00 (Ziti with sauce, salad, roll)
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at this event for a chance to win great prizes and Homemade Easter Pastries will be sold by the Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Agape Service Gospel Readers needed: We are looking for volunteers to read the Resurrection Gospel reading during the Agape Service on Great and Holy Pascha on Sunday, May 5th. If you can read another language and are able to attend the service, please call the church office or email your information to: holytrinity.lowell@gmail.comDuring the Agape Vespers it is the tradition of the Church to read the Gospel reading (John 20:19-25) in multiple languages. The significance of this practice is twofold:
- It is a reflection and response to the Great Commission which Christ gave to his Apostles following His resurrection from the dead. Following His resurrection, He gathered His disciples on the mount in Galilee and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:18-19).
- Our proclamation of the Gospel is also a reflection of the restoration of Man and God’s creation as the events at the Tower of Babel are reversed (Genesis 11:1-9). Humanity, once divided, is now restored through Christ.
Upcoming Church Services (Orthros 9am & Divine Liturgy 10am unless otherwise noted): April 12, Friday at 6:00pm: Salutations to the TheotokosApril 17, Wednesday at 3:00pm: Presanctified LiturgyApril 19, Friday at 6:00pm: Akathist Hymn April 27: Saturday of Lazaros Orthros 8:00 am, Divine Liturgy 9:00amApril 28: Palm Sunday - Divine Liturgy and 7:00pm Nymphios Service
- April 29 Holy Monday: 7:00pm Nymphios Service
- April 30 Holy Tuesday: 7:00pm Nymphios Service
- May 01 Holy Wednesday: 3:00pm Holy Unction and 7:00pm Holy Unction
- May 02 Holy Thursday: 8:00am Divine Liturgy and 6:00pm Holy Passion of Christ
- May 3 Holy Friday: 3:00pm Apokathelosis (Taking Jesus down from the Cross) and 7:00pm Epitaphios Threnos (Lamentations Service)
- May 4 Holy Saturday: 8:00am Divine Liturgy and 11:00pm The Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
- May 5 Easter Sunday: 11:00am Agape Service
May 2024May 10, Friday: Theotokos of the Lifegiving Font - Ζωοδόχου ΠηγήςMay 21, Tuesday: Sts. Constantine and Helen - Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης Πηγής Philoptochos News: www.facebook.com/Holy-Trinity-Ladies-Philoptochos-LowellReminder: Greek Pastry will be sold by Philoptochos during the Palm Sunday Fish Dinner on April 28 at the Cultural Center.2024 Philoptochos meetings will be held in our church hall. [April 2, May 7 and June 4] Hellenic American Academy and HAA PTA News (hellenicaa.org) The following events are on the School Calendar:April 30-May 02: Terra Nova testingMay 13: PTA Golf TournamentMother/Son Bowling Night & Father/Daughter DanceJune 01: 6th Grade Graduation 2024 Metropolis of Boston Scholarship ProgramThe Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston is pleased to offer 2024-2025 academic year scholarship opportunities for students of Greek descent entering their second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate studies. The annual scholarships are provided by endowments generously gifted by the Charles C. Condes Trust of Illinois and the St. George’s Hellenic Benefit Society of Tsamantas of Worcester, MA. All college/university students of Greek descent are encouraged to apply. The Boston Metropolis will recognize the scholarship recipients at the annual Metropolis Ministry Awards Banquet on Sunday, June 9, 2024.Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate two or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university. Applications will be accepted beginning March 1, 2024. The deadline for applications is April 12, 2024. Awards will be announced beginning on Monday, May 20, 2024.For further information and to apply for the scholarship, please click on this link: https://boston.goarch.org/ministries/scholarshipsChurch Office HoursTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am - 1:00pm and Friday 8:00am-11am. Please use the side entrance and ring the doorbell. If you prefer to use the elevator entrance, call the office upon arrival to be let in. Pastoral VisitsPlease call the Church Office at 978 458-8092 to arrange a hospital, nursing home or shut-in visit by Fr. Nick. Health care facilities are unable to contact us because of HIPAA regulations.Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News & On-Line Ministries www.goarch.org:Communications Department: https://www.goarch.org/departments/communicationsFamily Care: https://www.goarch.org/departments/familyNew Charter for the Second Centennial: https://charter.goarch.org/ The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) announces the launch of a dedicated website (charter.goarch.org) aimed at providing comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate information concerning the proposed revision of the Archdiocese’s Charter.