Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
SUNDAY OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
OCTOBER 11, 2020
Today, we celebrate National Church Music Sunday!
We welcome each of you who join us in worship this week, whether in person or virtually.
We also extend a special welcome to all newcomers.
We are so grateful to have you with us this Sunday!
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND LITURGY
Registration (online signups) to attend Divine Liturgy is no longer required. All are welcome to attend the service in-person. To adhere to social distancing, we will provide additional seating in the Fellowship Hall with proper spacing between chairs. If some of you are not yet comfortable with attending, please join us online at www.holytrinityraleigh.org
When attending the service, COVID-19 guidelines for safety and distancing will be followed, to include:wearing a mask at all times; signing in upon entering (print legibly); taking your temperature upon arrival; and maintaining distance when entering and exiting the building; maintaining proper distance while sitting in the sanctuary/fellowship hall
Please note: No more than 92 people will be permitted to sit in the sanctuary and everyone must conform to the seating standards designed for your safety. Chairs may not be moved in the Fellowship Hall.
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.
Please review the following COVID-19 questions and if you answer “yes” to any of these, then we ask that you not attend the 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?
MEMORIAL TODAY
Today’s bulletin is being sponsored by the Kaffenes family in honor of the four- year memorial of their beloved father and grandfather Manuel Kaffenes. May his memory be eternal. We miss and love you always. From your loving family, Harry, Andrea, and Irini.
ORTHODOX STUDY COURSE
Join in the Zoom Discussion
The traditional Orthodox Study Class is underway and will continue to be held every Tuesday through 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 would like to be added to the Zoom invitation list or if you have any questions.
PHILOPTOCHOS
PREORDER BAKE SALE
Order your holiday sweets now!
The marvelous masked ladies have gathered together to offer a modified annual bake sale. Due to the Covid pandemic, we are minimizing baking hours and will offer a preorders event only this year. No extra pastries will be available at the time of picking up your order and no orders will be taken after the deadline has passed. Deadline for orders: November 1.
Orders will be available for pick up: December 3, 4, 5.
Visit our website for order forms and more information at: http://holytrinityraleigh.org/news/latest-news/2020bakesale
You may contact Mary Wehbie if you have any questions: maryellen.wehbie@gmail.com
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 (https://abundant.co/holytrinityraleigh/give) or mail your stewardship donations to: 5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612. 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. Later this month, we will be listing all pledgers in our Sunday bulletin. If you would like to be included, please make sure you have signed and turned in your commitment form as soon as possible.
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! Keep the socks coming!
Through the month of October, Angels of Hope and Joy along with St. John’s Ministry will be collecting new socks for families in need. A drop off bin will be available in the front office area for your donations. If you have any questions, please contact Francesca at fip3832@gmail.com or Deacon at deacongavrilo@gmail.com.
2020 HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SALE
Pre-School Fundraiser
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. The order form is at our website at http://www.holytrinityraleigh.org/community/parish-ministries/preschool or you may pick up an order form located on the candle stand.
Pot Covers will be Gold. ORDERS ALONG WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE PRESCHOOL OR CHURCH OFFICE BY: Friday, October 30th
If you have any questions please contact Shae Noffsinger at 919-637-2171 or shaejn@yahoo.com
FALL CLEANING
As we continue to do some fall clean up and organization at the church facility, we have some “free” items we are offering to you. There are still several icons (small and large) 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
Signing up online is no longer required!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11
SUNDAY OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
10:00 A.M. LITURGY
(BROADCAST BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M., DOXOLOGY AT 9:50 A.M.)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18
LUKE THE EVANGELIST
10:00 A.M. LITURGY
(BROADCAST BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M., DOXOLOGY AT 9:50 A.M.)
Have a blessed week!