UPCOMING MEMORIALS:
- November 1 - Annual Memorial for Philoptochos Members
- November 8 - Memorial for George (35yrs) & Virginia (10yrs) Demas and a Trisagion for Andrew (65yrs) & Theodora (25yrs) Kyragyros.
- November 16th - 40 Day Memorial for Goldie Anderson
ARTOCLASIA SUNDAY honoring Sts. Cosmas & Damianos provided by Sophia Chickos & Philoptochos.
AXIOS TO GUS VASILAKIS: Gus was recently announced as a recipient of the Archbishop's Years of Service Award an award for 25+ years of Directing a Choir. He will receive this award officially Sunday after Liturgy. May St. Romanos the Melodist, whose depiction is on the award, intercede for all of us!
GENERAL ASSEMBLY POSTPONED: With the cancelation of the Election, the need to get this done quickly has dissipated. We apologize for any inconvenience. Update on the Architecture Project: the committee has kept working with the Architect after the lockdown. Be on the lookout for a new date and agenda.
PHILOPTOCHOS NUTROLLS PICKUP SUNDAY!
YOUNG ADULT REATREAT: The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Y2AM and the Ukrainian Orthodox League invite all Young Adults to an online Retreat.
Speakers for the Retreat are Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa and Very Rev Fr Stephen Loposky, both of the American Carpatho-Russian Diocese, Rev Fr Gregory Jensen, Sts Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church, Madison, WI of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and Rev Fr Anastasios Athanasiou, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Ambridge, PA of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh.
Attend as your day permits! So far 60+ people are signed up. Sign up here
THANKSGIVING BASKET COLLECTION: For 36 years our parish has come together to help put thanksgiving dinner on the table for many families. Last year we provided for 28 families. This year in addition to Sophia Chickos and Harriet Sickles, Nicholas Marvin will also be leading the collection. Please make checks payable to Holy Trinity. The baskets will be packed on November 21st and delivered on November 22nd. You can even give through our online giving portal here.
A message from Nicholas Marvin: My name is Nicholas Marvin and I am a senior at Central Valley High School. I have decided to take on the Thanksgiving Basket Donations for my Senior Project this year. I hope to increase the number of baskets from 28 to possibly 40 this year. The cost of filling one basket for a family is approximately $45, so any donations would be greatly appreciated. I will be available the next several Sundays in the Narthex after church and in the hall during coffee hour if you are interested in making a donation. The boxes will be packed on November 21 st and delivered on November 22 nd . My goal is to help as many needy families in Ambridge as I can, and give them a Happy Thanksgiving.
HOPE & JOY TOY DRIVE: We will continue to collect new toys to be given to those in need. A box is in the hallway off of the narthex for donations. Gift Cards can also be donated. We plan to donate these, as we do annually, to the Women's Shelter in Beaver.
CHECK-IN VOLUNTEERS: In the current policies of the metropolis we are required to have a check-in person or team for every service. We are looking for additional volunteers who are willing to come a little early to check people in and, if able, to help sanitize after the services. Please contact Fr. Anastasios if you are interested in helping a necessary function during these times.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CARD: We are now accepting donations for the annual Christmas Card. Please contact Debbie for any questions.
ONLINE GIVING & STEWARDSHIP:is now OPEN! Online giving can be found by clicking here! Please consider your continued support of our church through becoming one of our online giving families. You can make general contributions and stewardship contributions.
REGULAR GIVING: The church is still accepting donations in normal ways through the mail and drop off. Thank you to all of those who have continued to contribute in these challenging times.
Live-Stream: If you don't have a Facebook account, don't worry! You can still access our services right on our website (HTGOC.ORG) or a larger video directly on facebook, learn more by watching the following video: