Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Raleigh, NC
SUNDAY OF LUKE THE EVANGELIST
OCTOBER 18, 2020
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!
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?
ORTHODOX STUDY COURSE
Join in the Zoom Discussion
The traditional Orthodox Study Class continues 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!
Due to the continuing Covid pandemic, we are minimizing baking hours and adapting our practices for the safety of our ladies and patrons. For this reason, this year we will offer a preorder only event. Extra pastries will not be available at the time of pickup. We will truly miss the fellowship of the cafe!
Thanks to those of you who have already placed your orders for delicious pastries for Christmas! If you plan to order, it would be most helpful to us if you place your order at your earliest convenience. We are only baking the amounts needed to fill the orders and knowing in advance how much to make will guide our scheduling.
Visit our website for order forms and more information at: http://holytrinityraleigh.org/news/latest-news/2020bakesale
Deadline: November 1st
Pick up dates: December 3, 4, 5.
For questions, contact: maryellen.wehbie@gmail.com
2020 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN UPDATE
We hope everyone is remaining safe, healthy, and hopeful during these difficult days. As we head into the last three months of this year’s campaign, we ask that everyone please continue keeping our spiritual Mother, Holy Trinity, top of mind. We are naturally experiencing a slowdown in financial support given the pandemic, so every donation really has an impact in keeping the Church operating on a daily basis, despite the pause in some of our ministries.
Later this month we will be distributing a list of all current pledgers to the campaign. If you would like to be included, please immediately contact Angela Georgallis, Stewardship Co-Chair, at 919-339-3169 or acgeorgallis@gmail.com. Please also remember that you must have pledged during this campaign in order to be a voting member at the upcoming virtual General Assembly on Sunday, November 15th
The easiest way to give is through Abundant Giving, our online giving site (https://abundant.co/holytrinityraleigh/give), or you can also mail your stewardship donations to: 5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612. The stewardship commitment form can also be downloaded from the church at website, http://www.holytrinityraleigh.org/assets/files/Stewardship/2020%20Stewardship%20Commitment%20Card%20.pdf. 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
Last call!
As we continue to do some fall clean up and organization at the church facility, we are giving away several small and large icons that are not being used. They are located on tables in the Fellowship Hall for your taking. Feel free to stop in during office hours or when attending service on Sundays. It is first-come, first served.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
PARISHIONERS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Annual General Assembly will be held on
Sunday, November 15th
More information to follow in the weeks ahead!
This Week at Holy Trinity
Signing up online is no longer required!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18
SUNDAY OF LUKE THE EVANGELIST
10:00 A.M. LITURGY
(BROADCAST BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M., DOXOLOGY AT 9:50 A.M.)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25
6TH SUNDAY OF LUKE
10:00 A.M. LITURGY
(BROADCAST BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M., DOXOLOGY AT 9:50 A.M.)
Have a blessed week!