UPCOMING MEMORIALS:
- THIS SUNDAY - 40 Day Trisagion for Metropolitan Maximos
- December 13th - Trisagion for James A. Bolimos (18yrs)
- December 20th - Memorial for Katherine (40 days) and John (10yrs) Gliptis
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CARD - DEADLINE SUNDAY: This Sunday is the last sunday to submit your names and donation to be in the Christmas Card.
Philoptochos' Vasilopita Fundraiser - ENDS SUNDAY: Philoptochos will be selling $12 Vasilopita Bread homemade by Rosie's Gleeka for pickup on December 20th or 27th. See Paulette Wilson or Harriet Sickles for more details. The order form was in the Voice and are available in the Narthex. The deadline to order is THIS SUNDAY.
HOPE & JOY TOY DRIVE - ENDS SUNDAY: We will continue to collect new toys and gift cards 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. The Women's Shelter in Beaver is only accepting Gift Cards due to COVID-19 and we are going to be donating th physical toys to the Neighborhood Resilience Project, previously FOCUS Pittsburgh. Toys/Gift Cards due by this sunday. Please also consider taking gifts directly to Salvation Army in Aliquippa as they also expressed a need.
GOYA: GOYAns are asked to stay briefly following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday to decorate the Tree. We will also be having a zoom call on Wednesday, December 16 th at 7pm.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY
GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESCHEDULE: Our scheduled meeting for November 29th was about 8 members in good standing short from having quorum. Please be on the lookout for a new meeting date to see the 2019 Audit, 2021 Budget, official update on the Architectural work, and other important information. Thank you to those who took the time to join in person and via zoom.
Philoptochos' Annual Anderson Candy Sale: Philoptochos taking Christmas orders for Anderson's candy thru next Sunday, December 13th. Forms are in the Narthex or call Mary Menis to place an order.
COFFEE HOUR HIATUS: Like many of our surrounding communities, our Coffee Hour will be taking a, God-willing, short break for the time being as an extra precaution for all of our parishioners and volunteers.
The Nativity Fast continues: This means we are less than 40 days away from the Nativity and our annual fasting season has begun. This fast is not as strict as Great Lent, but that does not mean it is not as important. The fast does intensify around the 12th of December.
2021 Stewardship Drive: Join us as we make our plans for 2021 by submitting your 2021 Stewardship Card, which was on the back cover of the Voice Newsletter. Copies are available at Church as well. Stewardship is our greatest fundraiser and also lets us know that you stand with us. We thank you for your dedication over the years and especially during 2020 and look forward to many years of serving you and your family through your generous donations.
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.
CHOIR SOUP SALE - POSTPONED UNTIL GREAT LENT
ONLINE GIVING & STEWARDSHIP: Is 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: