Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Palm Sunday
The Triumphal Entry
April 21, 2019
Councilors: George Georgallis, Maria Hicks*, Costa Panagos, Mary Winstead
Altar Group: St. Gregory the Theologian
Ambassadors: Don McEnteer, Kaeli McEnteer
SUNDAY SCHOOL IN SESSION
New members or visitors, please stop by the Welcome Table across from the candlestand.
HIS EMINENCE MET. ALEXIOS TO JOIN US HOLY TUESDAY EVENING
Come join us for the Bridegroom Service featuring the hauntingly beautiful hymn of Kassiane. Since His Eminence will be joining us Fr. Paul has decided to move the service to 6pm. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall after the service for some Lenten refreshments and time with our Spiritual Father.
ALTAR SERVERS RETREAT THIS SATURDAY APRIL 20TH 11:30 AM
All altar servers will be meeting this Saturday following Liturgy in the Sanctuary. We will serve in Liturgy for Saturday of Lazarus at 10:00 am. Following services the Philoptochos will host a breakfast after which we will go into the Church for our retreat approximately at 11:30 am. Please plan on staying after lunch to help make the Church ready for Holy Week and the Resurrection of Christ.
HOLY TRINITY PASCHA PICNIC
Sunday April 28, 2019 at 12:00pm following Agape Vespers
Under the tent at Church, Lamb Provided, Please bring your own sides and beverages.
RSVP by April 14th to htraleighoffice@gmail.com or (919) 781-4548
HOLY WEEK SERVICES TO BE BROADCAST ONLINE
As a way to serve our community around the globe, we will be broadcasting our services on Livestream.com. If you are unable to attend church please join us online. Check out the church website to start viewing!
AGAPE VESPERS MULTILINGUAL GOSPEL READINGS
Easter Sunday April 28th, the Church celebrates Pascha by reading the Gospel in multiple languages. If you are interested in reading the Gospel in a foreign language please contact Fr. Paul Christy at htraleighfr@gmail.com
DECORATING THE KOUVOUKLION
If you would like to help decorate the Tomb of Christ (Kouvouklion) please contact Elham Flaherty eflaherty53@gmail.com and be available Friday April 26th at 11:00am to be at Church.
CARRYING THE KOUVOUKLION
If you are interested in carrying the Tomb of Christ, please contact the Church office at htraleighoffice@gmail.com or 919-781-4548
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION
Fr. Paul will be hearing confessions up to and including Holy Monday, April 22. You may email him directly at htraleighfr@gmail.com to make your appointment.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
During our trip to the Women’s Center, we met many of their staff and saw how much they are trying to do with very little. Our members wanted to take care of their immediate needs right then. We are collecting new underwear in sizes large and extra-large through May. We will decide on what else we want to do to assist these women, individually or as a group.
Our elections for the new board will take place on May 19th. We have some new faces that are ready to dedicate their time and energy to fulfilling our mission. Please make every effort to attend.
2019 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN UPDATE
We are currently at 67% of our budget goal for the 2019 campaign.
Please keep the pledges coming!
There are multiple ways to turn in your stewardship forms. Thank you!
Website / Online Giving: http://www.holytrinityraleigh.org/ministries/stewardship-ministry/online-giving.
Place stewardship form in the Narthex Stewardship Form Drop Box
Give stewardship form to a Parish Council Member
Take stewardship form to the Church Front Office
Mail stewardship form to the Church:
5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 (Attn: Church Office)
If you have any questions, please contact Stewardship Co-Chairs:
Angela Georgallis (acgeorgallis@gmail.com / 919-339-3169)
George Georgallis (ggeorgallis@hotmail.com / 773-251-8127)
NURSERY HAS LIVESTREAM
Parents of little ones, please keep in mind when your little one is unhappy our Cry Room is available and has a big screen TV where you can continue to view the Liturgy until you’re ready to return.
ST. ANTHONY’S GROUP
Wednesday, May 1st at 10am
Picnic at Rolling View (Neuse River); transportation available
Hamburgers/Hot Dogs will be provided; Pot luck side dishes.
Saturday, May 4th at 1:30pm
Exercise Session: Low impact (some chair exercises) concentrating on body core and balance
Sat/Sun, May 18-19th
Wrightsville Beach Trip; transportation will be available
Hotel cost $152 per room; contact Elham Flaherty at eflaherty53@gmail.com
or (704) 408-5463 *** Please notify Elham by April 1st if you intend on going
LEARN ABOUT ORTHODOXY IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY
Now that we are in Great Lent, it is a great time to check out an inspiring book from our Church Library which has a great resource of books: biographies of saints and books that are inspirational, devotional and informative. Come and browse or use the card catalog to find a book on a subject that interests you. Instructions for checking out a book are posted in the library. Have a blessed Lent.
THANK YOU FROM DR. GEORGE STAVROS
To Father Paul and the Holy Trinity Community,
I want to express my deepest gratitude for your hospitality this week.
You made me the beneficiary of such grace and kindness, for which I am so thankful. I want you all to know what an inspiring experience it was for me to worship and have fellowship with you all.
The gifts of warmth and spirit at Holy Trinity are readily apparent, providing a precious oasis in a difficult world. Please continue to take good care of one another.
Warmest regard in Christ,
George
This Great and Holy Weekat Holy Trinity
SUN APR 21ST
PALM SUNDAY
8:30AM: ORTHROS
10:00AM: LITURGY
7:00PM: BRIDEGROOM SERVICE
MON APR 22ND
7:00PM: BRIDEGROOM SERVICE
TUES APR 23RD
6:00PM: BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - HYMN OF KASSIANE
7:00PM: RECEPTION FOR HIS EMINENCE MET. ALEXIOS OF ATLANTA
WED APR 24TH
3:00PM: HOLY UNCTION
7:00PM: HOLY UNCTION
THURS APR 25TH
7:00AM: VESPERAL LITURGY COMMEMORATING THE LAST SUPPER
6:30PM: READING OF THE 12 GOSPELS
FRI APR 26TH
9:00AM: ROYAL HOURS
11:00AM: PREPARATIONS FOR GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
2:30PM: UNNAILING SERVICE
7:00PM: LAMENTATIONS SERVICE
SAT APR 27TH
9:00AM: VESPERAL LITURGY PROTIANASTASI
11:20PM: THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
SUN APR 28TH
GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA
11:00AM: AGAPE VESPERS
12:00PM: PASCHA PICNIC
7:00PM: BRIDEGROOM SERVICE