Holy Trinity’s Mission Statement: To worship and glorify God, by promoting the teachings, of the Greek Orthodox Faith. To encourage all members' participation through our Greek culture, educational programs, community outreach and fundraising activities while serving God, our community and humanity
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS USHERING TODAY:
Maria Tzanakis – Emmanuel Yakumithis – Gene Haberman – Kathy Chaka
THIS WEEK’S MEMORIALS ARE FOR: Jennie Samonides – 40 Days
All Deceased Members of Young at Heart
TRISAGION PRAYERS FOR: Virginia Grevis – 7 years George Grevis – 18 years
May Their Memory Be Eternal
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: The Ellis Family for their health and welfare. May God Continue to Bless Them Always.
THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE: In Greek: Basil Apostolou In English: George Veronie
PROSFORA OFFERED by the Samonides Family and Young at Heart. Also, appreciation to Young at Heart members for offering the Artoclasia for the health and welfare of their members.
THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED by our Young at Heart Members in loving memory of all their deceased members. Please join them for coffee, refreshments and fellowship after Church in our Veronie Community Hall.
CONDOLENCES to the family of Mary Lou Spanoudis whose funeral is this Tuesday, May 30th here at Holy Trinity. May Her Memory Be Eternal
IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK: Gloria Moulopoulos (St. Anne) Andreas Proestou (Toledo)
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Monday, May 29th: Office closed in observance of Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 30th: Warm hands to Warm Hearts 1 pm
Saturday, June 3rd: Saturday of the Souls 9 am Orthros 10 am Divine Liturgy
FESTIVAL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: Can you believe it! Its time to get ready for the Greek American Festival 2023! This is a wonderful opportunity for our parish family to work together to support this very important ministry. Below please find this year’s schedule.
Remember to please bring a small sauce pan and pastry brush when noted. Bring your own apron. If you have any questions call the Church office – 419-243-9189
Sunday, June 11th After church Services: Baklava (bring sauce pan & brush)
Monday, June 12th (9:00 a.m.): Baklava (bring sauce pan & brush)
Sunday, June 18th After church services: Dolmathes
Monday, June 19th (9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.) Dolmathes
Tuesday, June 20th (9:00 a.m.) Dolmathes if needed
Sunday, June 25th After church services: Spanakopita (bring sauce pan & brush)
Sunday, July 9th After church services: Galaktobouriko (bring sauce pan & brush)
Monday, July 10th {9:00 a.m.): Galaktobouriko (bring sauce pan & brush)
Sunday, July 16th After church services: Koulourakia
Monday, July 17th (9:00 a.m.): Koulourakia
Sunday, July 23rd After church services: Finikia
Monday, July 24th (9:00 a.m.): Finikia
Sunday, July 30th After church services: Paximathia
Monday, July 31st d (9:00 a.m.): Kourambiethes
Sunday, August 6th After church services: Make-ups Workshops (Ouzo)
Monday, August 7th (9:00 a.m.): Make-ups Workshops (Ouzo)
Holy Trinity Trip to Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, MI – All are welcome. Saturday, June 24th. We will car pool. Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Sieben 419-450-2782. More details to follow
YAH Cape Cod Trip update: I will be distributing the itinerary packages after Church. If you do not receive the package prior to the trip; you will be given the package prior to boarding the bus. If you plan on parking your car for the week; you need to provide me your information, so I can let Carole know. Please, let me know immediately, because there is a lot more preparation needed that I need to take care of in the upcoming 3 weeks. You need to provide your name, make/model of vehicle, & license plate. For those who have already given me the information. Thank you!
Here is the list for our most needed Pantry items. Please consider donating this month! Thank you! We need: canned chicken, canned tuna, jelly, saltine or Ritz crackers. We will always gladly accept all nonperishable food items, hygiene items, and monetary donations. Thank you for giving to this very worthy ministry.
Warm hands to Warm Hearts: Our next meeting for Warm Hands to Warm Hearts is May 30, 2023, at 1 PM, at the church, in the Ahepa Room, of the Veronie Hall. We welcome everyone to come, there are many jobs to do so all hands are needed. If you knit or crochet the Lap Blanket rectangles are 7 inches by 9 inches, any color any yarn. If you want to learn how to knit or crochet we will be happy to teach you. We also need Yarn donations so if you have or know of anyone who has extra yarn, we sure can use it. It takes 25 rectangles to make one Lap Blanket. They turn out so beautiful and are really appreciated by the ones who receive them. For questions contact Elena Perry 419-265-6275, or Maria Petros 419-473-2387
STEWARDSHIP: The first quarter of our 2023 Stewardship Campaign is over and we still are missing a lot of pledges. To all of you who have submitted your commitment card, we thank you. To those of you who haven’t, please do so. We need everyone’s support to reach our goal of $275,000. Let’s make this the best campaign ever!
MDSC Staff Application Now Open! For those interested in serving our camp please visit https://gomdsc.org/staff-opportunities/ for more information.
Sunday Coffee Hours –There are many Sundays available and it is a great way for your family, or a few families together, to offer fellowship and refreshments to our community. Please let Carole know which Sunday you would like to offer Coffee Hour.
ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS: ***PROSFORA NEEDED FOR THE MONTHS OF April and May. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR November 26th cost is $50 for 2 beautiful vases. It’s a great way to show your support in honor or memory of someone and beautify our altar too! Call the Church office if you’re interested.
UP-COMING MEMORIALS: June 11th – Chris Theodorou – 5 years; Demetra Theodorou – 3 years; Spiros Theodorou – 7 years