Pangari Schedule: Anthony Panetta, Haitham Dib, George Efstatos.
Greeter Schedule: Donna Efstatos.
Today's Coffee Hour will be in the Fellowship Hall. If you are hosting the coffee hour please make sure that all products are nut free. We have children with severe nut allergies. Thank you!
If anyone is interested in donating $50 a week or $200 a month so that the Come Receive the Light program can stay on the air, please contact the church office or Demi Zalman. The program airs on Sundays at 9:00 am on station 1020AM and 101.3 FM.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See attached flyers for more information on these upcoming events.
December 30: Vasilopita
January 6: Epiphany
January 25-27: Winterfeast
February 4: Godparents Sunday
February 19: Lent Begins
April 8: Resurrection
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion is offered to those baptized Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves for the reception of the Sacrament by prayer and fasting. Blessed Bread is available for all our visitors at the very end of the Divine Liturgy. Our Sunday School students receive Holy Communion first and then we will approach from the center aisles, starting with the front pews, one pew at a time.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
December 24, Monday morning, 9:00 am., Orthros, Great Hours, Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil.
December 24, Monday evening, 9:00 pm., Orthros and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
CHURCH SERVICES
December 26, Wednesday, Divine Liturgy, 9:00/10:00 am., Synaxis of the Holy Theotokos (at neighboring parishes).
December 27, Thursday, Divine Liturgy, 9:00/10:00 am., St. Stephen (at neighboring parishes).
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY - STOLEN MANUSCRIPTS
Please see attached letter and petition from Metropolitan Evangelos. Please sign the petition and leave at the pangari.
HOLY TRINITY COFFEE HOURS
Please call or email Faten Dib 609-226-2691 or fattouneh@hotmail.com today and offer to sign up for a Sunday to host the coffee hour! There are many Sunday’s available and it is a great way for your family, or a few families together, to offer fellowship and refreshments to our community. We will post any available Sundays in the weekly newsletter and the monthly Herald. In the event that no one signs up for a Sunday to host a coffee hour, only coffee will be available at the Fellowship Hall. So come one, come all and sign up today to host “Holy Trinity Coffee Hour”. Available Sundays for January & February: January 13th & 20th, February 10th & 24th.
SCHEDULING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
In order to avoid scheduling conflicts all parish ministries and organizations must call the church office to schedule all meetings, practices and events (even if they are not scheduled at the church).
COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES - GOALS
--Promote communication and coordination between Ministries
--Highlight each ministry’s role in promoting our Mission and Vision
--Encourage ministry leaders to prioritize growing the inner circle of active members
REQUEST FOR GREETERS
Dear Parishioners,
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7
Please join us as we continue this meaningful ministry, creating more wonderful, first, and continuing impressions. The Great Commission of our Lord begins with us, as greeters, as we welcome everyone, sharing the love of Christ.
If anyone would like to join our wonderful Greeter Ministry, please speak to Ginny Kramvis or email ekramvis@comcast.net
CHRISTMAS EVE YOUNG ADULT AND GOYA CHOIR
On Christmas Eve night this year, the Young Adults and GOYAns of our parish will join our chanters in singing the Christmas Eve Liturgy.
Please RSVP to Tom Papademetriou ( apapadem@comcast.net) to let him know that you will be participating.
Our regular choir will be prayerfully participating from the pews and admiring our young people this year.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Please note Sunday School is scheduled for this Sunday December 23, 2018. Classes will be held this Sunday.
There will be no Sunday School on December 30, 2018 for winter break.
Sunday School will begin again on Sunday January 6, 2019.
HOUSE BLESSINGS
Those who would like to have their homes blessed should call Lisa Mitoulis (609-653-8092 x5) to set up a convenient time. Father George will start blessing homes on January 7th.
SUMMER MISSION TRIP
Please deliver application for and deposit check of $150 payable to OYMT to Father George by December 31st.
YOUNG ADULT REUNION EVENT - SAVE THE DATE
Join us on Friday, January 4th, at 7:00 pm., in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a Potluck event. More information to follow.
BIBLE STUDY
Our Bible Study group will continue our meetings on Tuesday, January 22nd at 7:00 pm. All parishioners are strongly encouraged to share in this wonderful experience.
PARKING
Due to safety regulations, please do not park cars along the curb in front of the church and the community center during church services and other events. Thank you!
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
We are excited to announce a new way to give your Business or Service a face in our church community. We are opening up the opportunity to advertise your place of business in our church bulletins. The most important aspect of this opportunity is that not only will it enhance and promote your business but ALL of the money collected for advertising will go to the church. We are confident that this advertising opportunity will improve the exposure and revenues of your business. If you have an interest in obtaining more details we encourage you to speak to Athena Sacco (athenasacco@gmail.com or 609-653-6775) or any other parish council member. We thank you in advance for your participation and support.
COOKBOOK FOR SALE
Our Community Cookbook is now available to purchase for $10. All proceeds will be used for our Church. Please see Athena Sacco to purchase or for additional information.
SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS
The Philoptochos is selling Shoprite Gift Cards and would appreciate your support. For every $100.00 dollars we sell, we get $5.00. Cards are available in $50 increments. Demi Zalman is our chairperson and she will be at church on Sundays after the service with the cards for anyone to buy. Write your check to "Holy Trinity Philoptochos" or use cash. If you do not see Demi in church any Philoptochos sister will be able to help you find out who has the cards that day.
As the needs of our community are rising, the Philoptochos is hoping that this initiative will provide added funds to help meet our ever-growing charitable requests. Please consider buying these cards and help us raise money to help others.
NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING
The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by friend or family member’s drug addiction. As a Twelve-Step Program, they offer help by sharing experience, strength, and hope in a safe and anonymous forum. If you are or know someone who is impacted by someone else’s drug addition, please let them know about this meeting. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6:30pm.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
Gamblers Anonymous will be meeting on Tuesdays, from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the church.
PARISH WEB SITE
Please visit our parish web site often for updated information. Group leaders should submit their groups' information to the church office ASAP so that all the tabs can be updated. www.holytrinityeggharbor.com
ANCIENT FAITH RADIO
Ancient Faith Radio can now be found at www.ancientfaith.com Bringing the Ancient Christian Faith to the modern world. By going on this site you can access some uplifting music, informative & educational Podcasts, and you can even get the App for your phone.
OCMC MISSION TEAMS
THANK YOU to Sunday School Department, Minos Bakery, Mill Street Pub, Spiros Doulis Jewelers and Joe's Pizza for being a partner with us in the Agape Canister Program.
TRINITY LEARNING CENTER
Our TLC is now enrolling children from 3 months! Please continue to publicize and promote our child care facility. Let your family, friends, and neighbors know to call Trinity Learning Center at 653-9001 to register their children. TLC is collecting General Mills Box Tops for Education and Campbell's Soup UPC codes off the labels and boxes. Drop off your books, box tops and labels in the narthex.