Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
GREAT AND HOLY THEOPHANY
January 6, 2019
Councilors: Maria Hicks*, Costa Panagos, Leon Kythas, Mary Wehbie
Altar Group: All Groups
Ambassadors: Kristine Scharf, Bechara Haddad, GOYA
No Sunday School
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
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
2019 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Please remember to turn in your 2019 Stewardship Form as soon as possible. You should have either picked up your packet during launch weekend, or received it at your home via mail this week. Now that the holidays are behind us, we’d like to keep our participation momentum going strong into the New Year. We are looking forward to having additional speakers (like member Allie Gouveia) share their personal stories surrounding stewardship and engagement here at Holy Trinity in the coming weeks. For your convenience, we’ve also created a stewardship form collection box which will be checked regularly; it is located in the Narthax of the church, for form drop offs on Sunday mornings. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to 2019 Co-Chairs, Angela and George Georgallis, at 919-339-3169, should you have any questions. Thank you!
2018 PLEDGE FULLFILMENT
The office will be accepting 2018 stewardship through Sunday, January 13th. Please write 2018 Stewardship in the memo. If you would like to know if you have an outstanding balance for 2018, please email amalia@kythasaccounting.com
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Happy New Year!
Our membership drive has begun. Join us today as we work to make a difference in our community. We have a busy year planned and we need you to be a part of our growing ministry.
Our Vasilopita Auction will take place on January 13th in the Fellowship Hall after the Divine Liturgy. John Demos will be our Master of Ceremonies. All proceeds from the tray and the auction will benefit St. Basil’s Academy. St. Basil’s provides “a home for Orthodox children in need.”
Our first meeting of the year will be on January 20th. We have an exciting year planned and we need your input. We will be discussing the Sweets for the Sweet in February and so much more!
2019 COFFEE HOUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
As we begin a new year, please consider signing up to sponsor a coffee hour in 2019. A family, a ministry, or a group of parishioners could sponsor a coffee hour by providing some light snacks to share. The signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the foyer. Thank you for considering participating in stewardship through hospitality!
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.
VALENTINE DANCE FUNDRAISER, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Holy Trinity Church Hall 6-11PM All proceeds benefit The Green Chair Project Scholarships who provide furniture and furnishings for families transitioning from homelessness into apartments who have nothing. Chef's Fotis and Terri Fotiu are serving assorted hor d'oeuvres, desserts and fruit throughout the evening. Wine, Beer and Champaign will be sold by the glass or bottle.
Live Greek Band Tickets are 40.00 per person
Table reservations for 8 or 10 accepted
Deadline for ticket reservations and payment, Sunday, February 3, 2019
Please contact remilkovich@gmail.com for reservations.
ST. ANTHONY’S GROUP
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
LOST CASH FOUND
If you lost cash at church, please inquire in the office. You will need to provide the location lost, the amount lost, and the denomination of bills. Contact church office at 919-781-4548
This Week at Holy Trinity
SUN JAN 6
GREAT AND HOLY THEOPHANY
8:30AM: ORTHROS, 10:00AM: LITURGY
CHILDREN’S CHANGE FOR CHANGE
12:00PM: GREEK SCHOOL
1:00PM: HELLENIC DANCE
4:00PM: B-BALL PRACTICE
WED JAN 9
5:15PM: AHEPA/GOYA MEN’S SHELTER
THURS JAN 10
7:00AM: MEN’S GROUP
9:15AM: WOMEN’S GROUP
FRI JAN 11
8:30PM: BOYS B-BALL GAME @ TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
SAT JAN 12
1:00PM: ST. ANTHONY’S GROUP
SUN JAN 13
8:30AM: ORTHROS, 10:00AM: LITURGY
12:00PM: GREEK SCHOOL
12:30PM: AHEPA (MP)
1:00PM: HELLENIC DANCE
4:00PM: B-BALL PRACTICE