Services This Week: (Please note location and times)

- Tuesday, Jan. 17, 9:00am Orthros/10:00am Liturgy – St. Anthony the Great (St. Anthony Church, 424 Miller Ave, Clairton, PA 15025). Father John will be officiating. Note: Saint Anthony’s is one of the oldest parishes in the Metropolis and exists now not as an active parish but a historic site with a special relationship to Holy Trinity Church.

- Tuesday Jan. 17, 5:30pm Paraclesis to the Theotokos (St. George Chapel – note earlier time)

Faith & Family Weekdays

Faith and Family Weekdays is back, and there is something for everyone! Ready to learn more about the Bible, about your Faith, about navigating life’s challenges as a Christian, a woman, or a man? It’s all there. There is something for everyone! Watch the bulletin and check the online calendar at HolyTrinityPgh.org/calendar for details and locations.

THIS WEEK:

• Wed. Jan. 18, 6:30pm Vespers/7:00pm: “Explore the Word” Bible Study - Father Radu continues his exploration of the Holy Bible with a survey of the Old Testament. Bring your Bible & your questions!
• Thur. Jan. 19, 7:00am: “Prayer & Panera” – Prayer and Christian fellowship for men. Meet at church promptly at 7:00am for a 15–20-minute morning prayer and scripture, then move up the hill to Panera for 45 minutes of coffee & conversation.

[Jan 19, 20 & 21] Let the Fun Begin! Festival Cooking Starts This Week – Spanakopita

Please join us as we prepare Spanakopita for our 2023 Taste of Greece Festival! Our first Festival Cooking sessions of the year are scheduled for this Thursday, Jan 19 (9:00am-9:00pm) Friday, Jan 20 (9:00am-9:00pm) and Saturday, Jan 21 (9:00am-6:00pm).  WE NEED EVERYONE!  Young and Old...Men and Women!  There is a lot of lifting, wrapping, and moving in addition to the relaxing job of layering filo! Don't miss the fun! See you there!

Greek Dance Troupe Practice Schedule

The dance troupe will be performing at Holy Trinity’s Valentine’s Day event on Sunday February 12^th. We will have the following practices to prepare. Please have your children attend as many of the dance troupe practice sessions as possible. The groups are HOPE (5 years old thru 2^nd grade), JOY (3^rd thru 6^th grade) and GOYA (7^th thru 12^th grade). Please feel free to reach out with any questions to Eleni Dedousis (412-953-3699) or Victoria Andromalos-Dale (412-496-9128) or to let them know if you are unable to attend any of the scheduled practices.

• Sunday, January 22: ALL Groups, during Hospitality Hour
• Sunday, February 5: ALL Groups, during Hospitality Hour
• Saturday, February 11: HOPE & GOYA 10:00am / JOY 10:45am

[Jan 22] GOYA Meeting

The GOYA teen ministry will be holding its monthly meeting on Sunday, January 22 in the Conference Room following Church School. All teens are invited to attend.

[Jan 22] JOY Games & Pizza Party

Attention all Holy Trinity JOY children (3rd-6th grades): Join us in the Fireside Room after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, January 22 for an afternoon of playing board games. The event runs until 2:00pm. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to JOY@HolyTrinityPgh.org so we know how much food to prepare. See you there!

[Jan 23-Mar 24] Extending Our Holy Trinity Hospitality to the Team of Iconographers

The wonderful and talented team of Iconographers are scheduled to arrive on January 22 to complete the iconography of our Holy Trinity Church. As we did during their first visit ten years ago, we would like to provide their meals so that they can fully focus on their work. Volunteers are needed to prepare daily lunches and dinners for the team of five people from January 23 – March 24. Can you help? For additional details and to sign up please visit https://holytrinitypgh.org/meals  

Your Help is Needed to “Feed the Homeless” at Pleasant Valley Shelter - Sign up Today!

Would you like to donate a small bit of your time and treasures, and make 30+ homeless people smile? The dates below are still available to feed the residents of this local men’s shelter, located on the North Side, near our old church. If you’d like to provide a warm meal to our less fortunate neighbors, please sign up for this Holy Trinity Outreach Ministry opportunity. All dates are Sunday evenings, and meals can be dropped off curbside or - better yet – you could stay and personally serve on site. Detailed instructions will be sent to you once you sign up. You will not forget this rewarding experience, and those you help will not forget you! * Four dates are still available: Mar 12; July 9; Sept 10; and Nov 12.

See Mike Kritiotis today, call 412-518-0588, or email outreach@HolyTrinityPgh.org to volunteer your family or group. 

2023 Stewardship Pledge Cards Now Due

The 2023 Holy Trinity Stewardship Pledge Cards have been distributed and all Holy Trinity Stewards should complete one immediately. If you have not yet received a 2023 pledge card or are new to Holy Trinity, additional pledge cards can be found at the Welcome Table located in the Narthex of the church. Or you may make your pledge online by visiting HolyTrinityPgh.org/stewardship. Our member-funded church needs each and every one of us, no matter the amount. And remember, a pledge commitment is required as part of maintaining your membership in good standing at Holy Trinity Church each year. We’re grateful to all of you for your commitment. Questions? Contact Stewardship Chairman Mike Kritiotis or email stewardship@HolyTrinityPgh.org.

Project Mexico 2023 Registration Now Open!

In celebration of the Holy Trinity Centennial, the Missions Ministry is pleased to announce Holy Trinity Church’s return to Project Mexico this year for a Centennial Mission Trip. Since 2002, our parish has sent seven teams to Project Mexico, resulting in our community building seven homes for homeless families in Mexico with your support. The program is run by Project Mexico, an officially endorsed Orthodox Christian ministry. First priority for sign-ups is our teens age 14 and above to give them this life-changing opportunity. But we also need parents and young adult/adult chaperons who are willing to lend a hand, hammer a nail and use a shovel. See the brochure and application in today’s bulletin or on our website at HolyTrinityPgh.org/missions.

Visitation Ministry January Collection – Yarn Needed for Homebound Parishioner Handmade Gifts

During the month of January, our Visitation Ministry is collecting yarn (any kind, color, solid or design) to make personal gifts for our homebound parishioners. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Please give your yarn in a plastic or paper bag to Amy Armanious during Hospitality Hour. For questions, feel free to email us at visitation@holytrinitypgh.org. Thank you and New Year Blessings to all.

Sunday Hospitality Hour Sponsors Needed – January 29 and all February Dates are Available

Did you know that sponsoring the Hospitality Hour is not just for Memorials or Holy Trinity Ministry Groups? Individual parishioners are encouraged to sponsor the Hospitality Hour in honor of a loved one’s Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, Baptism, Chrismation or simply out of love for their parish family. Parishioners can also reach out and combine their efforts with other individuals or families! For additional information please contact Coordinator: Stacy Dickos (412-298-9409), Scheduler: Theanne Gagianas (724-986-4546) or by email at hospitality@HolyTrinityPgh.org. Additional information is available on our website: www.HolyTrinityPgh.org/hospitality-hour or on the sign-up board located in the Gallery following Divine Liturgy today.

Bereavement Support Ministry – January and February

There are no scheduled monthly group sessions for the months of January and February due to unpredictable weather patterns. We will resume in March. Private bereavement support and care are always available upon request. We offer 1:1 in-person care at the church, in the home setting, and through phone consultation. We also have bereavement care booklets to help those in the grief journey. Our reading materials have been helpful to many people in some small way for comfort, support, and encouragement.  If interested in learning more about our ministry offerings, please see Amy Armanious or Anita Sinicrope Maier during Hospitality Hour and/or email us at visitation@holytrinitypgh.org. May God's peace, hope and love fill us in the New Year 2023.

Snow Cancellations – Where to Check

Please keep in mind over the winter months that there are a number of options to hear or read about event or service cancellations in the case of snow or inclement weather on the Holy Trinity "Snow Line." First stop: Check our website at www.HolyTrinityPgh.org. To hear by phone, call the church office (412-366-8700) then press option #7 and listen for a recorded weather cancellation announcement. To get updates by computer or smartphone, there are three options: 1) watch the parish email list for email announcements; 2) check the front page of our website, www.HolyTrinityPgh.org. Finally, to get information by radio or television, watch the KDKA Storm Center, as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is registered there.

Welcome, Holy Trinity Guests!

We welcome all our guests to Holy Trinity Church today, whether as visitors from out of town, family members joining others here for worship today or even soon-to-be members here for the first time. No matter what the reason the Holy Spirit brought you here today, we welcome you with open arms and hearts filled with the love of Christ. Please help us welcome you by signing in at the hospitality table in the Narthex, where you will be presented with a yellow lapel Cross to help us know that you're here. Please fill out an information card so we can contact you with any information you may need concerning life here at Holy Trinity Church. Following Liturgy, we invite you to join us for our Hospitality hour.

About Receiving Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church

As an extension of our hospitality and outreach ministries, we welcome all who have come to worship with us today. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian, an inquirer to the faith or a first-time guest in an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us and thankful for the opportunity to share and bear witness to this ancient and timeless Faith. In accordance with the holy canons and traditions of the Church, please note that Holy Communion and the other Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) are received only by those who are baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared through prayer, fasting and confession. All others are invited receive the antidoron (blessed bread) and a blessing from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. Please join our parish family for Hospitality Hour after the holy services and allow us to meet and welcome you. Interested in joining or learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith? Please see one of our priests or complete a visitor’s card today! How to receive: Please remember the following helpful hints aimed at helping to preserve the solemnity and safety of the Holy Mystery. Anyone wearing lipstick should remove it before receiving. Be sure to offer your baptismal name to priest before receiving. Please take great care that the red cloth held by the acolytes (you should not hold it) is fully under your chin and please fully open your mouth so that none of the precious Body and Blood of Christ is accidentally spilled. Thank you!

Holy Trinity Church Launches “Realm” – Have You Activated Your Account Yet?

We are pleased to introduce Realm, an exciting new feature at Holy Trinity Church that will help grow our ministry effectiveness, our stewardship growth and our parish administration. Here are some fast facts about it.

• What is Realm? Realm is an online ministry tool designed for real time connection. It helps the church connect with you and helps you connect with your church. Realm allows you to manage your personal information and who is allowed to see it, control your giving, and keep in touch with the groups that matter to you.
•  How will Realm help with pledges and offerings? Pledging and giving should be easy. Realm places giving right in the palm of your hands. You may set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, and make changes at any time. Realm automatically records all electronic gifts and adds them to your giving record making it easy for you to give, and easy for our office to manage.
• I activated my account and I see my previous pledges and offerings, but offerings I made in November and December using the Vanco online giving or the giving kiosk in the Narthex are not appearing on my app. We are currently in a transition period from the old Vanco donations platform to the new Realm platform. Instructions will be sent out shortly to all members who are currently subscribed to the old Vanco recurring giving system instructing them how to discontinue it and subscribe to the new Realm recurring giving system. During this transition, there may be delay in posting your November/December remaining contributions from the old system, but they will be posted in time for the year-end statements. Watch for instructions and thank you for your patience.
• I would like to pay ahead in 2022 for my 2023 pledge as I have done in the past. The new Realm system applies all donations to the calendar year in which they were given. You are free to “pay forward” to the next year for tax or other purposes, but all stewardship donations during a calendar year will now be credited toward that same calendar year’s stewardship pledge.
• Is Realm secure? Your privacy is one of our greatest concerns. Our Holy Trinity Realm account is only made up of the people in our church. It’s not like a social network that’s open to everyone. Realm keeps your data safe and gives you control over what information you share and who can see it.
• How do I activate my Holy Trinity Realm account? All current Holy Trinity Stewardship members have received or will receive an activation invitation. If not, please email realm@HolyTrinityPgh.org to get one. Then install the Realm app and you’re up and running with all the features and info at your fingertips!

Upcoming Memorials: Jan 22: Steve Morris (40 days), Areta (Areti) Kalogeras (8 years), James (Dimitris) Kalogeras (38 years) and Julie (Kathiani) Kalogeras (23 years).