Philoptochos Board & Officers Elected:
We congratulate and thank the following ladies for their leadership in our Philoptochos Chapter, as voted at the meeting this past week and awaiting ratification:
President - Paula Yakoumas
Vice-President - Jaimie Economos
Secretary - Joanne Cottage
Treasurer - Paulette Wilson
Advisor - Kathy Stern
Additional Board members - Elizabeth Gensante, Argie Neforos, and Harriet Sickles
FR. ANASTASIOS VACATION & RETREAT: Fr. Anastasios will be away from the parish from the night of October 3rd through October 16th to have a family vacation and to attend the National Clergy Retreat. Fr. John Chakos will be substituting on October 10th for Orthros & Liturgy and for emergencies, please contact Fr. Michael Kochis of St. Vladimir in Ambridge at 412-992-0320.
OFFICE POSITION(S): Please contact Fr. Anastasios in writing/email (asathanasiou@gmail.com) if you would like to apply to help work in the Church Office. We are looking for part-time work or a team of part-time workers to help accomplish the work of the Church Office either on a temporary basis or longer with the following job description:
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for the right person/people to join us and grow with our vibrant church family. We are looking for energetic, self-starting individuals who exemplify a strong work ethic. We are looking for flexible personnel with the ability to work with minimal supervision and well as collaborate with others. The position will report to the Presiding Priest and Parish Council President. Total work hours will be approximately 20 hours per week or 20 hours split between multiple chosen candidates.
Scope of Duties & Responsibilities
- Experience with office technology, in particular, the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Coordinate and work with Fr. Anastasios, other parish personnel, parish council members, ministry leaders, and parish volunteers.
- Responsible to help with parish communications, including but not limited to our Voice newsletter, weekly bulletin, and maintaining digital parishioner database. Any experience in PDS Church Office database software would be a plus, but not required. Basic training can be provided by Fr. Anastasios and ongoing training may be available through the software provider.
- Help coordinate and manage events.
- Responsible for bulk mailings, mail processing, answering phones, church correspondence, and parish records.
- Work with Fr. Anastasios and Parish Council to maintain and manage parish master calendar and coordinate ministry schedule.
- Have strong interpersonal skills. Receive visitors to the office and respond to their needs in a welcoming and comforting manner, to help express the ethos of the Church.
- Ability to adapt and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Potential to serve as a backup for the Office Bookkeeper if needed. Knowledge of QuickBooks would be helpful.
- Create, maintain, and document parish office practices and procedures.
- Ability to help support and update our website platform would be a plus.
- At all times must maintain appropriate confidentiality in all church matters.
Qualifications
- Strong technical skills. Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), organizational, and administrative skills. Self-starter with a strong work ethic. Social media savvy would be a plus. Flexible to assume duties as assigned and grow with our parish community. Greek-speaking/writing is a plus, but not required.
GOYA MUM SALE - Pre-ordered mums are available for pickup in the hall today. If you haven't paid already, please bring payment with you. A few mums were not sold and are available for purchase today. Thank you for all the support of this wonderful Youth Ministry.
2021 Stewardship Drive Is Coming to a Close: Part of being a member in good standing is having a pledge card submitted, please make sure you have a pledge card submitted for upcoming general assemblies and elections. 2022 Drive will start later this Fall. We have 133 members in 2021 but we still have time to reach our goal of 200 Stewards!
UPCOMING MINISTRIES:
- The only Catechism Class of 2021-22 year will be starting in October after Fr. Anastasios returns from vacation. If you have any interest in becoming Orthodox or relearning the basics, please sign up for this class.
- Look out for a Men's Ministry starting this fall as well.
PRAYER CHAIN - Members of Holy Trinity are being brought together in efforts to pray for those in need of prayers. Please contact Joanie Ondrako, Fr. Anastasios, or the Office to join the prayer team, a group of people who will pray for the names given each day.
Prayer requests can be submitted anonymously and will be on the prayer list as long as your request is wanted, even up to a year. To request a prayer, click here.
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: