Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
SUNDAY BEFORE HOLY CROSS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
We welcome each of you to join us in worship this week, whether in person or virtually.
A special welcome to any newcomers!
Attend Liturgy Virtually or in Person
Instructions for registering to attend in person are provided below. Due to the COVID-19 guidelines, we are limiting the number of attendees at any given service to 50 parishioners. If you successfully registered and attended the Sunday service last week, please do not register for two or three consecutive services to allow other parishioners the opportunity to register. However, if there are still openings 30 minutes before registration closes at 9:00 p.m. the evening before the service, then we encourage you to register.
This week there is also a Monday Liturgy for Exaltation of the Holy Cross. See below to register.
Please click here to register for Liturgy Sunday September 13th at 10:00 A.M. A special memorial will follow the Liturgy in remembrance of Constantine (Dino) Tubekis.
Please click here to register for Liturgy Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Monday, September 14th at 9:30 A.M.
Please arrive early to Sunday service, before 9:45, giving time for check in. Check in will include answering the COVID-19 questions below and having your temperature taken. Wearing a mask is required.
Please review the following COVID-19 questions and if you answer “yes” to any of these, then we ask that you not sign up for a church service at this time.
- Do you have any of the following symptoms that are new or worsening: cough, congestion, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, fever or feeling feverish, chills, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea?
- Have you had close contact with a person with confirmed COVID-19 in the last 21 days?
- Have you tested positive in the last 21 days for COVID-19?
Please be mindful of your fellow parishioners by not registering for all services.
If you have any difficulty signing up, please email: htgocrsignup@gmail.com
Thank you!
VIRTUAL FALL STUDY COURSE
The traditional Orthodox Study Class will begin on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held every Tuesday until Tuesday, November 10th. This course will be taught by Father Paul Christy and will be held virtually due to Covid-19. Class will begin on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. and run every Tuesday until Tuesday, November 10. A sign up link will be emailed for this class on Monday, September 14.
GREEK SCHOOL COMING SOON
Volunteers needed!
As we begin to prepare to teach Greek School this fall, our Greek School Ministry is seeking teachers. Classes will be taught via Zoom, specific instructions will be provided, as well as books and any additional materials needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Zoe Pusic, Greek School Ministry Director, as soon as possible, at 646-591-5132 or via email at holytrinityraleighgreekschool@gmail.com. Thank you!
Welcome enrollees!
Greek School will be taught this fall via Zoom (start date TBD.) If you are interested in enrolling, please contact Zoe Pusic, Greek School Ministry Director, at holytrinityraleighgreekschool@gmail.com to obtain a registration form for the 2020-21 calendar year. The registration fee is $15 per student. This can be mailed to the church office {Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612}. Please earmark your check for Greek School. More information will be forthcoming about Zoom log in, etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Zoe Pusic at 646-591-5132 or at the email address listed above. Thank you for supporting our Greek School Ministry!
SUPPORTING PRE- SCHOOL
Harris Teeter Rewards
Please re-link your VIC card for Harris Teeter to number 5692
The preschool earns money when you purchase any Harris Teeter brand products or fill a prescription. Thank You!
2020 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN UPDATE
We pray everyone is staying safe, healthy, and persevering through these difficult days. We are humbled by your selflessness and generosity over the last few months, especially given the incredible challenges most families are facing each and every day. Thank you for being such loyal stewards of our beacon of hope, Holy Trinity, during this unprecedented journey.
Please continue to use Abundant Giving, our online giving site, at https://abundant.co/holytrinityraleigh/give, or you can also mail your stewardship donations to 5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612, as we remain in Phase 2 of our state’s re-opening plan.
If you are unfamiliar with Abundant Giving, we created a short video showing you step-by-step instructions for using the online giving portal. These instructions are located right under the GIVE Online button at www.holytrinityraleigh.org, then scroll down and on the left, click on the Online Giving Instructions button to be directed to a link and password (GeVCfkN5 – case sensitive) to watch the video.
If you have any questions or concerns about stewardship, please contact Angela Georgallis, Stewardship Co-Chair, directly at 919-339-3169 or acgeorgallis@gmail.com. You can also download a stewardship commitment form from the church website, at: StewardshipCommitmentForm, if you have not yet submitted this year’s pledge. Again, we thank you for your considerable and constant support. Stay hopeful and well!
RESPONSE NEEDED!
Parishioners: If you have recently given to the church through your Fidelity Charitable Account, please call the church office at (919) 781-4548. Thank you!
SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE
In loving memory of our beloved James C. Sarayioites
May your memory be eternal. We miss and love you always.
From your family – Your wife, Artemis, your
children, grandchildren and great grandchild.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13
SUNDAY BEFORE HOLY CROSS
10:00 A.M. LITURGY
(BROADCAST BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M.; DOXOLOGY AT 9:50A.M.)
BASIL FOR FEAST DAY OF THE CROSS – September 13th
For those who would like to bring their basil cuttings for the feast day of the cross, please bring the basil in a vase, bucket, or cup filled with water on Sunday. Please leave on the table in the hall. Do not refrigerate.
Please contact: Elham at (704) 408-5463, if you have any questions.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
9:30 A.M. LITURGY
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20
SUNDAY AFTER HOLY CROSS
10:00 A.M. LITURGY
(BROADCAST BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M., DOXOLOGY AT 9:50 A.M.)