Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
February 24, 2019
Councilors: George Georgallis, Steve Ryan*, John Tsikerdanos, Maria Hicks
Altar Group: St. Basil the Great
Ambassadors: Kristine Scharf, Jeanette Wilson
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
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Holy Trinity is volunteering March 16th for the Orthodox build for Habitat.
Lunch will be provided on March 16th. Signup here to reserve a spot! http://vhub.at/orthodox
PHILOPTOCHOS SUPPORTING A FAMILY IN VENEZUELA
Philoptochos will be collecting summer clothes and shoes for a family in an attempt to send aid to the people of Venezuela. We will be collecting clothes for men, women and children of all sizes. We will be collecting clothes from Feb 24th - Mar 27th. Please drop your gently used clothes in the plastic bins found in the Fellowship Hall.
LENTEN RETREAT
Saturday April 6th 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Guest Speaker Presvytera Mary Christy - Blueprints for the Little Church by Elissa Bjeletich & Caleb Shoemaker - Lenten refreshments provided as well as childcare. All members of the Community are welcome. Sponsored by the MOLO Ministry. Please RSVP by March 31st with the number of attendees to holytrinitymolos@gmail.com and if childcare is needed, let us know how many children and their ages.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR YOUTH
The Scholarship committee is completing the 2019 application for scholarships for our high school, college and graduate school students. The application will be available by February 26. Thank you to the faithful families who offer scholarships to the students in our parish. If you would like to offer a scholarship in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact Penny Gallins at pgallins@mindspring.com or 919-673-4300 before February 24.
WELCOME MINISTRY
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” ~Hebrews 13:2
Our welcome table is looking for friendly faces to help welcome newcomers to the church. Please reach out to Tamara Costa at tamcosta@aol.com to help greet our visitors!
PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL
Fr. Paul and our new Parish Council members would like to remind the community that all Parish Council Meetings are open to the public and can be found on the online calendar.
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 htraleighpreschool@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. If you have sent any names please resend them to this address: htraleighpreschool@gmail.com
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!
Please dispose of your bulletins properly
As you leave the Sanctuary on Sundays, please take your bulletin with you. Please dispose of any bulletins you don't want to take home with you in the Fellowship Hall. There is a special bin marked for bulletins, which depict icons, and these bulletins will be disposed of appropriately. Thank you.
This Week at Holy Trinity
SUN FEB 24TH
8:30AM: ORTHROS, 10:00AM: LITURGY
12:00PM: GREEK SCHOOL
1:00PM: VOLLEYBALL
3:00PM: GREEK DANCE (MP)
3:00PM: BBALL PRACTICE
THURS FEB 28TH
7:00AM: MEN’S GROUP
9:15AM: WOMEN’S GROUP
SAT MAR 2ND
1ST SATURDAY OF SOULS
9:00AM: ORTHROS, 10:00AM: LITURGY
SUN MAR 3RD
8:30AM:ORTHROS, 10:00AM: LITURGY
12:00PM: GREEK SCHOOL
12:30PM: AHEPA (MP)
1:00PM: BBALL PRACTICE
2:00PM: BAPTISM– PERANZO