Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
10th Sunday of Luke
December 9, 2018
Councilors: Jim Klemes, Leslie Dombalis, Leon Kythas*, Jim Riley
Altar Group: St. Gregory the Theologian
Ambassadors: Wesley Starr, Stephanie Starr
Sunday School in Session
New members or visitors, please stop by the Welcome Table across from the candlestand.
Orthros and The Divine Liturgy are broadcast live online each week
Parish Council Elections THIS SUNDAY DEC. 9th
All eligible parishioners, please be sure to vote for the 2019 Parish Council this Sunday Dec. 9th after Liturgy in the Three Hierarchs Library. If you will be unable to attend, please contact the Church Office at 919-781-4548 to ensure you receive an absentee ballot.
STEWARDSHIP KICKOFF THIS SUNDAY DEC. 9TH
December 9th is the 2019 Stewardship Campaign Kick-Off!
As our community and ministries continue to grow (which is a wonderful situation to be in!), we greatly need all members to do their part to help support the church’s ever-emerging responsibilities. Stewardship packets will be available in the fellowship hall immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Please pick up your packet, evaluate your family’s personal situation, fill out your stewardship form promptly, and then plan to return it on the following Sunday, December 16th. During this season of giving, we hope everyone will commit to being a part of this year’s Stewardship Kick-Off, as we strive to reach 100% participation in this very important effort. Thank you!
NEW Parish Council Seminar
There will be a mandatory seminar for the candidates for Parish Council
on Saturday Dec. 8th at 11:00 am in the Multi-purpose room.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Thank you, Holy Trinity!
We would not have had a successful Holiday Café/Bake Sale without your support. We will be able to go into the New Year confident we can fulfill our mission to help those who need our assistance.
Our Christmas party will be on December 16th at 4:30 pm.
It will be held at Relish at 5625 Creedmoor Road.
Please RSVP to Toula Capetanos at toulacapetanos@yahoo.com by December 11th, if you plan to attend.
ST. ANTHONY’S GROUP
Saturday, Dec. 8th, 1:30 -3:00 pm Multi Purpose Room Exercise Session: Low impact (some chair exercises) concentrating on body core and balance
Sunday, Dec. 9th, 3pm - Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol at NRACT (Greystone Shp Ctr)
Comical version of Dickens' Christmas Carol. RSVP to Toula by Nov. 15; Ticket $23. http://www.nract.org/jacob-marleys-chrismas-carol/
Thursday, Dec. 13th 2-4pm Annual Christmas Tea - Elham and Steve Flaherty's home.
Thursday, Dec. 27th, 9am -NY's Brunch
Café Creedmoor; rsvp to Toula by Dec. 24
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, 11 to 2pm Multi Purpose Room Annual Charity Raffle with lunch
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019: 1:30-3pm in the Multiple Purpose Room Exercise Session: Low impact (some chair exercises) concentrating on body core and balance
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019: 1:30:-3pm in the Multiple Purpose Room Exercise Session: Low impact (some chair exercises) concentrating on body core and balance.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Mark your calendars for the annual Christmas Pageant which will take place Sunday, December 16 following the Liturgy. Dress rehearsal on Sat., December 15 at 10:00 am.
RECOGNIZING GOOD DEEDS
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” ~Galatians 6-9
We would like to recognize those that are doing good deeds. If you see someone or hear someone doing a good deed, we would like to hear from you. Send just the name to htpreschool@gmail.com. We have a bulletin board in the Sunday School hallway to recognize fellow parishioners who show support and love for others by word or deed.
House Blessings
This year Fr. Paul has requested that you please make your House Blessing appointments with him personally by calling the church office or emailing him at htraleighfr@gmail.com
Angels, hope, and joy Giving tree
Tis’ the season of giving. We give to those in need. Please help us by selecting an angel or wing ornament off our giving tree located next to the welcome table. Simply select ONE item from the list and return it gift wrapped with an ornament by December 16th. If you have any questions please contact Francesca Panagos or Anna Kouba. Thank you again for your continued support!
This Weekat Holy Trinity
SUN DEC 9TH
8:30AM: ORTHROS
10:00AM: LITURGY
MEMORIALS: POTA VALLAS (1 YR), TED VALLAS (40 DAYS)
COFFEE HOUR: VALLAS FAMILY
11:30AM: CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSAL
12:00PM: GREEK SCHOOL
12:00PM: PC ELECTIONS
1:00PM: BOYS BASKETBALL
3:00PM: HELLENIC DANCE
5:00PM: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
WED DEC 12TH
9:00AM: OPEN CHURCH FOR ST. SPYRIDON
5:15PM: AHEPA/GOYA MEN’S SHELTER
WED DEC 12TH
9:00AM: OPEN CHURCH FOR ST. SPYRIDON
5:15PM: AHEPA/GOYA MEN’S SHELTER
THURS DEC 13TH
7:00AM: MEN’S GROUP
9:15AM: WOMEN’S GROUP
FRI DEC 14TH
7:00AM: SJTM KITCHEN
7:30PM: BOYS BBALL GAME @ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CARY
SAT DEC 15TH
10:00AM: CHRISTMAS PAGEANT DRESS REHEARSAL
12:00PM: VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE
2:00PM: BOYS BASKETBALL
SUN DEC 16TH
8:30AM: ORTHROS
10:00AM: LITURGY
MEMORIALS: VIRGINA SCOLARIKIS (40 DY), JOHN SCOLARIKIS (2 YR), EVANGELIA LASORSA (22YR), STAVROS MAMMAS (6YR), DOROTHEA MAMMAS (14YR), PETER (PETROS) RITSOS (40 DY), SOPHIA PARDALIS DEMETRIOS (60YRS), JAMES (DEMETRIOS) IATREDES (11YR)
ARTOKLASIA: MATT PUSIC, JOE LASORSA
COFFEE HOUR: KARVELAS FAMILY
11:30AM: CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
11:30AM: STEWARDSHIP KICKOFF
12:00PM: GREEK SCHOOL
12:15PM: AHEPA (MP)
3:00PM: HELLENIC DANCE