Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
FIRST SUNDAY OF LUKE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
We welcome each of you to join us in worship this week, whether in person or virtually.
A special welcome to all newcomers!
ATTEND LITURGY ONLINE 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 Saturday Liturgy (September 26) for Falling Asleep of St. John the Theologian. See below to register.
Please Click here to register for Liturgy Saturday, September 26 at 9:30 A.M.
Please click here to register for Liturgy Sunday, September 27th at 10:00 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.
If you have any difficulty signing up, please email: htgocrsignup@gmail.com
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.
ORTHODOX STUDY COURSE
The traditional Orthodox Study Class is underway and will continue to be held every Tuesday until Tuesday, November 10th. This course is taught by Father Paul Christy and held virtually (Zoom) due to Covid-19. The group is studying the Gospel of James. Sign up is not required. An email invitation will be sent out to all parishioners with the Zoom access information. However, you may join the class any week by accessing the Zoom link at the website on the church calendar (select the specific date): http://www.holytrinityraleigh.org/news/parish-calendar.
Please send an email to: htraleighoffice@gmail.com if you have any questions.
GREEK SCHOOL COMING SOON
Volunteers needed!
The 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.
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!
2020 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN UPDATE
As we all continue to best navigate these extraordinary times, 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 so many of the day-to-day challenges many of you are facing as a family – and don’t want to lose our momentum and focus!
Please continue to use Abundant Giving, our online giving site (https://abundant.co/holytrinityraleigh/give) or mail your stewardship donations to 5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612, at this time. You can also download a stewardship commitment form from the church website, at: http://www.holytrinityraleigh.org/assets/files/Stewardship/2020%20Stewardship%20Commitment%20Card%20.pdf.
As a kind reminder, at this time last year our community had pledged just over $360,000 through stewardship. Understandably at this time, we are starting to see a growing shortfall in support. Currently, approximately 40 fewer families have contributed $307,000 to stewardship. As a reminder, this year’s stewardship goal is $443,311, and we have just three months left in the campaign. Help us to continue defying the odds together, by moving the needle closer to where we need to be.
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.
Thank you!
IT’S SOCKTOBER TIME!
SUPPORT ANGELS, HOPE AND JOY AND ST JOHN’S MINISTRY
Just one pair or a dozen, it doesn’t matter how many!
Starting September 27th, we will be kicking off STOCKOBER. Through the month of October, Angels of Hope and Joy along with St. John’s Ministry will be collecting the new socks for families in need. A drop off bin will be available in the front office for your donations.
If you have any questions, please contact Francesca at fip3832@gmail.com or Deacon at deacongavrilo@gmail.com.
PRESCHOOL POINSETTIAS SALE
Purchase poinsettias for yourself or donate plants to the church "in memory of" or "in honor of" your loved ones. Donated plants will be displayed in church during the holiday season.
Note: Pot Covers will be Gold. Order forms are on the candle stand and on our website at www.holytrinityraleigh.org
If you have any questions please contact Shae Noffsinger at 919-637-2171 or shaejn@yahoo.com
ORDERS ALONG WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE PRESCHOOL OFFICE BY: Friday, October 30th
FALL CLEANING
As we begin to do some fall clean up and organization at the church facility, we have some “free” items we are offering to you. There are many icons (small and large), books, and other novelty items on tables in the Fellowship Hall for your taking. Feel free to stop in during office hours or when attending service on Sundays. Take what you like. It is first-come, first served.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This Week at Holy Trinity
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
FALLING ASLEEP OF ST. JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN
9:30 A.M. LITURGY
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27
FIRST SUNDAY OF LUKE
10:00 A.M. LITURGY
(BROADCAST BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M., DOXOLOGY AT 9:50 A.M.)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4
SECOND SUNDAY OF LUKE
NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY
10:00 A.M. LITURGY
(BROADCAST BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M., DOXOLOGY AT 9:50 A.M.)