HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
January 12, 2020
Sunday After Theophany
Councilors: McEnteer*, Constantelos, Kaffenes, Nickolas;
Altar Group: St. Basil the Great; Ambassadors: Alex Hicks, Maria Hicks
Broadcast Team: Nicholos, Flaherty, Drosakis
Sunday School In Session
ANNUAL PHILOPTOCHOS VASILOPITA LUNCHEON
Philoptochos' 4th Annual Vasilopita Auction will take place this Sunday, January 12th, after the Divine Liturgy. All commitments/proceeds from this auction will go directly to Saint Basil Academy's operating expenses. *Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese home for children in need. The Academy provides a loving Christian environment where resident children are nurtured to adulthood. If you are interested in baking a vasilopita for this auction, please contact Toula at 919 810-2903 or toulacapetanos@yahoo.com
All vasilopitas should be in the kitchen prior to that Sunday's Divine Liturgy.
NEED TO FINISH YOUR 2019 PLEDGE? TODAY IS THE LAST DAY
2019 stewardship will be accepted for 2019 tax year end through January 12, 2020. Anything received after 1/12/20, will be credited to 2020 tax year. Please date your check for 2019 and write 2019 stewardship in the memo line."
HOUSE BLESSINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR
If you would like to have your house blessed for the upcoming year please contact Fr. Paul directly at the church or via email htraleighfr@gmail.com
GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER
FOR HOLY TRINITY’S ANNUAL TALENT SHOW AND GLENDI!
Sunday February 23rd. Last chance to eat meat before lent begins!
Plenty of gyro- gyro all around! In the Holy Trinity Fellowship Hall!
SECOND TRAY FOR ST BASIL’S ACADEMY SUNDAY JANUARY 12TH
Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese home for children in need. The academy provides a loving Christian environment where resident children are nurtured to adulthood.
2020 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Thank you to those of you who picked up your 2020 stewardship packets and Ecclesiastical calendar during kick-off Sunday, on December 22nd, and again last Sunday, January 5th. Our apologies for the confusion during the packet distribution last Sunday – we greatly appreciate your patience! All remaining packets were mailed this week; please let us know if you do not receive yours in the coming days. Please Note: 2019 Stewardship pledges will be accepted for 2019 tax year-end through Sunday, January 12, 2020. Any gifts received after 1/12/20, will be credited to the 2020 tax year. Please date your check for 2019 and write 2019 stewardship in the memo line.
As always, you can submit your pledge via one of the methods listed below.Place stewardship form (and/or check) in the Stewardship Drop Box located in the Narthex (on the table to the right, on the way to the restrooms)
*Give stewardship form (and/or check) to a Parish Council Member
*Take stewardship form (and/or check) to the Church Front Office
*Mail stewardship form (and/or check) to the Church:
5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 (Attn: Church Office)
*Website / Online Giving: the existing link is currently disabled until we have our new platform and merchant services set up – more information to come soon!
**When sending/dropping off your checks put “stewardship 2020” in the memo line**
Questions? 2020 Stewardship Co-Chairs:
Angela Georgallis (acgeorgallis@gmail.com / 919-339-3169)
George Georgallis (ggeorgallis@hotmail.com / 773-251-8127)
EBULLETIN UPDATE
We apologize for non-delivery of the Sunday bulletin dated January 6, 2020, through our church listserv. We encountered a technical problem with the Bulletin Builder Website, but in working with the Metropolis Bulletin Builder staff, we have resolved the problem. Thank you for your patience, while we worked on a solution.
Sincerely, your Holy Trinity Bulletin Team.
BABY PICTURES NEEDED FOR TALENT SHOW
FOR HOLY TRINITY’S ANNUAL TALENT SHOW AND GLENDI!
We will be showing baby pictures of our community members around the Glendi/Talent Show for people to guess who is who. Come show us that you still got your baby face! Please bring/send photos to the church office so that we can make a copy for the Glendi. Htraleighoffice@gmail.com
HOLY TRINITY INTERNET MINISTRY
We are looking for some assistance with our online presence. Please email our Parish Webmaster, John Dombalis, at htraleighweb@gmail.com.
ST ANTHONY’S GROUP
Saturday, Jan 11th from 1:30 to 2:30pm Multi-Purpose Room Chair exercises lead by Lily.
Saturday, Jan 18th from 11- 2pm: Annual Charity Raffle Multi-Purpose Room
Please bring to Toula by Jan. 12th any re-gift items for the raffle. Nothing used will be raffled.
Charity to receive the ticket donations will be determined that morning. Lunch will be provided.
Saturday, Feb. 8th at 3pm Multi-Purpose Room Bob Krantz's Movie: Faith Hope & Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbiVRYDCKDU
Movie description: FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE is a heartwarming romantic comedy about two vulnerable, lost souls who have each suffered deep losses and have their guards up, as a result. When they enter a dance contest, their lives connect, and they begin to discover new perspectives on life, love, and faith. Pizza and Salad provided
Saturday, Feb 15th 1:30 to 2:30pm Multi-Purpose Room Chair exercises lead by Lily.
Saturday, March 14th 1:30 to 2:30pm Multi-Purpose Room Chair exercises lead by Lily.
March - Day trip to Troy's Monastery
April - Sylvan Heights Bird Park (http://www.shwpark.com/
EVERYONE IS INVITED
On Sunday, January 26, CCCM will be meeting in the Choir Loft after Divine Liturgy to discuss plans for some EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS. Come join us to learn about these plans and voice your views and opinions. We look forward to seeing many of you there.
On Thursday, January 16, 7-9 p.m., our own Christians Caring for Creation Ministry (CCCM) will be hosting a new local interfaith group, Creation Care of the Triangle (ICCT), to present what they are offering for local congregations. They will discuss their new website, as well as topics of concern, including renewable energy, waste reduction through recycling, and composting. This is a great opportunity for our community. We will be able to meet people of faith who have started green projects and their precise stories. For more information, please call Rob Coffin at 919-931-2134.
HARRIS TEETER REWARDS HELP OUR PRESCHOOL
Please re-link your VIC card for Harris Teeter to number 5692
Our preschool earns money when you purchase any
Harris Teeter brand products or fill a prescription.
Thank You!!!! https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
HOLY TRINITY BROADCAST MINISTRY
Broadcast Ministry is seeking two individuals to work on the audio aspect of our weekly broadcast. The service opportunity will only require one Sunday a month. The Broadcast Team will provide the necessary training. Please contact Chris Pappas via email at chris@polyconcpm.com or call at 919-369-9118 if you are available.
FROM ST. NIKODEMOS OF THE HOLY MOUNTAIN ON BAPTISM
“The grace of the Holy Spirit which is given mystically to every Christian when he is baptized acts and is manifested in proportion to our obedience to the commandments of the Lord. That is, if a Christian obeys the commandments of the Lord more, grace acts with him more, while if he obeys them less, grace acts within him less. Just as a spark, when covered in the ashes of fire becomes increasingly manifest as one removes the ashes, and the more fire wood you put the more the fire burns, so the grace that has been given to every Christian through Holy Baptism is hidden in the heart and covered up by the passions and sins, and the more a man acts in accordance with the commandments of Christ, the more he is cleansed of the passions and the more the fire of Divine grace lights in his heart, illumines, and deifies him.”
FROM THE IDIOMELA OF ORTHROS 1ST MODE
The sea saw them and fled, the Jordan turned back!
When You our Savior were baptized in the River Jordan, You sanctified the waters, You were touched by the hand of Your servant, and You cured the world's passions. Great is the mystery of Your economy! O Lord who loves humanity, glory to You.
FROM THE IDIOMELA OF ORTHROS 1ST MODE
The true Light has appeared and bestows illumination on all. Christ is baptized with us, even though He is above all purity; and thus He infuses sanctification into the water, which then becomes the purifying agent of our souls. What is seen belongs to earth; but what is understood transcends the heavens. By means of a bath comes salvation; by means of water comes the Spirit; by means of immersion does our ascent to God come to pass. How wonderful are Your works, O Lord! Glory to You.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
SUN JAN 12TH
SUNDAY AFTER THEOPHANY
8:30AM: ORTHROS
10:00AM: LITURGY
MEMORIAL: ELISABETA CORNEA (3 YEARS)
1:00PM: BOYS BBALL
WED JAN 15TH
6:00PM: PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD MEETING
7:00PM: PC MEETING
THURS JAN 16TH
7:00AM: MEN’S GROUP
9:15AM: WOMEN’S GROUP
7:00PM: CCCM INTERFAITH CARING FOR CREATION MEETING
FRI JAN 17TH
HDF
SAT JAN 18TH
HDF
1:30PM ST. ANTHONY’S GROUP
SUN JAN 19TH
12TH SUNDAY OF LUKE
8:30AM: ORTHROS
10:00AM: LITURGY
12:30PM: PHILOPTOCHOS GENERAL MEETING
HDF
1:00PM: BOYS BBALL