Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
9th Sunday of Matthew
July 29, 2018
Councilors: Mary Winstead*, John Demos, Sydney Langford, Jim Riley
Altar Group: All Groups
Ambassadors: Lisa Klemes, Bechara Haddad
No Sunday School
New members or visitors, please stop by the Welcome Table across from the candlestand.
~2018 GREEK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENTS~
GREEK FESTIVAL REGISTRATION
We are excited to announce that 2018 Volunteer sign up has begun. This year we are doing ONLINE registration for volunteers. We will be in the church fellowship hall with iPads and computers to help you set up. You may also sign up on paper (volunteer forms are on the candle stand), and we will set up your online account. We are excited to help you! If you want to sign up from your phone, computer, or tablet, please go to our website and register for a shift. We have over 800 shifts to choose from!
https://timecounts.org/greek-festival-raleigh
Thank you again for your continued support of our Greek Festival!
FESTIVAL PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
As you know, we are gearing up for our 37th Annual Greek Festival from September 7-9. We will have a full color Festival Program for the 20,000 guests at our event. The Program has many advertising and sponsorship options to show support for our Festival, and it is also a great opportunity to advertise your business to almost 20,000 attendees! You can purchase space in our Program to advertise your business, honor a friend or family member, memorialize a departed loved one, or just wish us a successful festival. We need your support again this year to ensure a successful festival. Sponsorship forms are available at the candle stand and in the fellowship hall with information on our advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
The deadline for sponsorships and ads is July 31st, so act now!
SAVE THE DATE FOR FESTIVAL PASTRY BAKING!
One more pastry to bake for the Festival
Kourambiethes – August 28 and 29
If we have enough volunteers on the first day, we may not need the second day! Time will be announced later. Please come help – no experience needed! Please bring an apron and a hat. There are a lot of tasks involved, and we can find a spot for everyone!
PRISON MINISTRY PAPERBACK DICTIONARY DRIVE
The annual PAPERBACK dictionary drive is upon us, and it lasts throughout the month of July. Please place them in the box marked 'Prison Ministry Dictionaries' in the social hall. Thank you!
LET’S GREEK DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FOR OUR VETERANS!
Dinner * Live Greek Music * Cash Bar
Saturday, October 6th at 6:00 pm
Holy Trinity Raleigh Fellowship Hall
Hosted by St. John the Merciful Outreach Ministry
$75 includes dinner presented by Foti and Terri Fotiu + 1 drink
All proceeds benefit collaborative service projects with Team Rubicon Global, a 501(c)(3) organization, for veterans in the NC area. For more information visit www.teamrubiconglobal.org
For tickets and sponsorships, please contact Rhonda Milkovich at (919) 815-3270 or remilkovich@gmail.com.
GREEK SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2018-2019
Greek School registration for 2018-2019 is underway! Registration forms and a schedule of classes can be found on the candle stand or on the website. Classes meet on Sundays from noon to 1pm and are for all age groups, beginner to advanced. Please email your completed form to Zoe Pusic at holytrinityraleighgreekschool@gmail.com by Sunday, September 16th. We will begin on Sunday, September 23rd. We are seeking teachers to help us this year. Please contact Zoe Pusic if you are interested in sharing your love of the beautiful Greek language. Thank you!
BE THE BEE T-SHIRTS
'Be the Bee t-shirts! Order your Be the Bee t-shirt based on St. Paisios the Athonite (July 12) saying 'be the bee and not the fly' Need to order 100 shirts to get price of $23.00. Come by the bookstore if you are interested. To see the Tshirt, go to http://www.uncutmountainsupply.com/apparel/be-the-bee-colors-womens-t-shirt/
DWIGHT HARRIS, OUR CUSTODIAN
As most of you know, Dwight Harris, our beloved custodian, his wife, Rebecca, and their youngest daughter, were seriously injured in a head on collision a few weeks ago. If you would like help Dwight and his family, the Parish Council has recommended that donations be made to the church and earmarked Wehbie Wehbie – Harris family. Dwight will make the family’s needs known to Father Paul and payments for expenses such as rent, groceries, medical and other necessities will be made from Wehbie Wehbie Outreach, a charitable fund established to serve those in need in Wake County. You may also choose to make a non tax-deductible gift directly to the family. This humble, Christian family will appreciate your gifts. If you would like to make a donation through the church, please make checks payable to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and designate Wehbie Wehbie – Harris family on the memo line. If you wish to make a donation directly to the family or send a card, Dwight’s address is 1529 Pleasant Garden Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610-6285.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY AS OF JUNE 30
The Church's financial position as of June 30th shows stewardship at $230,000 compared to $193,000 at the same time last year, and total income of $270,200 compared to $231,000 last year. Total expenses for the first 6 months are $230,600 compared to the budgeted amount of $233,200. Net church operating income is $39,600 compared to last year's operating loss of $6,000. The increase in net operating income is due primarily to the generosity of our Parish family resulting in an increase in stewardship funds received.
This Week at Holy Trinity
SUN JULY 29TH
8:30AM: ORTHROS, 10:00AM: LITURGY
MEMORIALS:
MITSA CAPETANOS (1YR)
MARGARET VASSILION(40D)
KATERINE PETRIS (11YR)
MICHAEL TSAMAS (40D)
12:30PM: GREEK DANCE (MP, SS)
TUES JULY 31ST
7:00PM: ADULT GREEK DANCE
WED AUG 1ST
12:00PM: 6TH HOUR PRAYER SERVICE
6:30PM: PARAKLESIS
7:30PM GREEK DANCE, HIGH SCHOOL
THURS AUG 2ND
7:00AM: MEN’S GROUP
9:15AM: WOMEN’S GROUP
FRI AUG 3RD
6:30PM: PARAKLESIS
SAT AUG 4TH
10:00AM: SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS APPRECIATION BRUNCH AT BRIGS
11:00AM: BAPTISM– CHARLES
SUN AUG 5TH
8:30AM: ORTHROS, 10:00AM: LITURGY
CHILDREN’S CHANGE FOR CHANGE
12:30PM: CCCM (L)
12:30PM: GREEK DANCE FESTIVAL PARENTS’ MEETING (MP, SS)