Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Judgment Sunday
February 23, 2020
Councilors: Georgallis, Delage*, Tsikerdanos, Perryman;
Altar Group: St. Basil the Great
Ambassadors: Sydney Nelson, Ashley Nelson
Broadcast Team: Flaherty, Nicholos, Coffin;
Sunday School in Session
APOKREAS GLENDI/DINNER AND TALENT SHOW THIS SUNDAY
LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS! LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!
Sunday, February 23 at 5pm in the Fellowship Hall
Menu for the evening:
Adult Dinner - $15... Gyro, salad, fries, dessert and beverage
Children (3-12) - $5... Chicken nuggets, fries, dessert and beverage
Children 3 and under - Free... Chicken nuggets, fries, dessert and beverage
Tickets will be on sale after liturgy in the Fellowship Hall.
AHJ & STJM ANNUAL TRAIL MIX EVENT!
Saturday, February 29, 2020 ; 1:00-3:00 PM; Holy Trinity Fellowship Hall
It’s that time again to create a trail of KINDNESS. Let’s mix it up with our brothers and sisters in the Angels, Hope and Joy ministries of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church, and St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Please join us as we make and package 100 angel bags benefiting the homeless in conjunction with St. John the Merciful ministry. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to fip3832@gmail.com or annakouba@yahoo.com. Hope to see you ALL there!
Love, Francesca Panagos and Anna Kouba
MISSING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Several of the children's liturgy books that are available on the welcome table are missing. These books are intended for the children to use during the service and should be returned after each service to the basket for use the following Sunday. If you find one of these books in your home or around the church, please return it to the basket. Thank you for helping us ensure we have resources available for our children during the liturgy.
2020 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Our 2020 stewardship campaign is off to a great start. Thank you to each of you who have already pledged your commitments for this year. Every pledge counts! This year, we also have a new online giving portal option, called Abundant Giving. Please note: If you are giving via this online portal, either as a one-time donation or setting up a recurring-monthly payment, you must first create an account (all previous online accounts are no longer active with Holy Trinity). The link to get started is listed below.
So, you now have several options for getting involved:
NEW! Online Giving Website: https://abundant.co/holytrinityraleigh/give. We now have the ability to give (one-time gifts and recurring-monthly payments) via this website above, as well as via text and app – see those details below.
Text: The text number is 73256 & our text giving code is HTRaleigh
App: The app is called Abundant Giving for Apple and Android Phone
You can also still turn in your stewardship commitment card in the other typical ways:
-Place it in the Stewardship Drop Box located in the Narthex
-Give it to a Parish Council Member
-Take it to the Church Front Office
-Mail it to the Church: 5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 (Attn: Church Office)
**When sending/dropping off your checks, please 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)
2020 HOLY TRINITY SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2020 scholarship application is available on holytrinityraleigh.org under “Resources” and printed copies are available in the foyer. High school seniors, college and graduate students are eligible to apply. Completed applications must be received in the church office no later than April 3. Thank you to the Holy Trinity families who sponsor scholarships!
HERB & VEGETABLE PLANT SALE
Get your garden started off right this spring, AND support our Capital Campaign by purchasing herb and vegetable plants from CCCM! We’ll have a variety of plants available for pre-order in the Fellowship Hall after liturgy. All orders must be placed by Pascha, April 19. Plants will be available for pick-up here at church on Saturday, April 25 from 10-2 pm or after liturgy on Sunday, April 26.
ENTERING INTO THE HOUSE OF GOD DURING THE READING OF SCRIPTURE
We ask that all the faithful please exercise discretion when entering the Sanctuary during the Epistle and Gospel readings. When you enter the Church during these times, please sit in the first available seat or wait patiently until the gospel is completed.
PRISON MINISTRY
Some parishioners may be aware of a recent arrest made of someone with local ties to Orthodoxy. Prison Ministry is available, but according to OCPM guidelines (Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry), contact must be initiated by the inmate. At this time, I hope we will offer our prayers for this & all prisoners.
NEW MINISTRY TO HOLY TRINITY: FISHES!
We are excited to announce “Fishes,” a newly organized ministry that will provide emergency meals for sick parishioners in need. Fishes will extend ministry opportunities to all members of our community, men or women, by allowing them to volunteer to prepare a meal. Father or the office will assist in identifying a need in our church community. The office will email a link to parishioners for volunteer sign-ups through Meal Train (www.mealtrain.com) as the need arises. Thank you Marina Kelly for offering to chair this wonderful ministry!
ST ANTHONY’S GROUP
Saturday, March 14th 1:30 to 2:30pm Multi-Purpose Room Chair exercises led by Lily.
March - Day trip to Troy's Monastery
April - Sylvan Heights Bird Park (http://www.shwpark.com/
NURSERY
We have a nursery available in the Sunday School wing for parents who need to step out with their children. The nursery allows access to view the liturgy via live broadcast. If you do have to step out of the church during the Divine Liturgy, feel free to do so, but please do come back. We are thankful you are with us today and enjoy celebrating liturgy with you and your little one!
HOLY TRINTIY 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.
WELCOME MINISTRY
Holy Trinity is a very welcoming community and each week we host many visitors, The Welcome Ministry is in need of additional people to serve in this crucial ministry. Please contact Tamara Costa at TamCosta@aol.com or Jim Klemes at Jim.klemes@allwaysshred.com.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORTHODOX BUILD
Link for Volunteers to sign up: http://vhub.at/orthodox
Volunteers come out when you can, especially on: Saturday March 14th
when lunch will be provided by Holy Trinity!
Construction CONTINUES 2/8/20 thru 3/28/20 (or until completed).
GROW SPIRITUALLY THIS LENT WITH OUR CHURCH LIBRARY
Our church has a great resource - our Church Library! Come by the Library and check out a book. Be inspired, get some help for your journey through Great Lent.
We have biographies, books that are inspirational, devotional, and informative. Browse or use the Card Catalogue to find a book on a subject that interests you. Directions for checking out a book are in the library or ask Helen McCallum for more information. Have a blessed Lent!
Here are some suggestions for your Lenten journey:
Christ Is In Our Midst (Father John)
The Way of the Pilgrim
Beginning to Pray by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom
Courage to Pray by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom
The Lenten Spring by Fr. Thomas Hopko
Great Lent by Alexander Schmemann
Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives by Elder Thaddeus
Wounded by Love The Life and Wisdom of Saint Porphyrios
Saint Nektarios A Saint for our Times
Father Arseny 1893-1973 Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father Saint Paisios of Mount Athos
GREAT LENT AND HOLY WEEK FLOWER DONATIONS
Anyone who would like to donate for the Salutations (Anyone named Mary especially!) or for any of the flower arrangements leading up to Great and Holy Pascha, please fill out and return a form in the office with your contribution.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
SUN FEB 23RD
JUDGEMENT SUNDAY
8:30AM: ORTHROS
10:00AM: LITURGY
12:30PM: PHILOPTOCHOS GENERAL MEETING
5:00PM: GLENDI AND TALENT SHOW
THURS FEB 27TH
7:00AM: MEN’S GROUP
9:15AM: WOMEN’S GROUP
6:00PM: PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD MEETING
SAT FEB 29TH
2ND SATURDAY OF THE SOULS
9:00AM: LITURGY
1:00PM: ANGELS HOPE AND JOY TRAILMIXER!
SUN MARCH 1ST
FORGIVENESS SUNDAY
8:30AM: ORTHROS
10:00AM: LITURGY
40 DAY BLESSING: ANJELICA AND IOANNIS JOHNSON
CHILDREN’S CHANGE FOR CHANGE
12:15PM: AHEPA (MP)
1:00PM BOYS B-BALL
5:00PM: FORGIVENESS VESPERS
(OFFICIAL START OF GREAT LENT)