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
Paul Sieben – Maria Tzanakis – Emmanuel T. Yakumithis – Manuel Yakumithis
Per the directive from the Archdiocese, the books in the pews have been removed. You may bring a book or use your phone or tablet to follow along with the Liturgy and Lenten services. Here are two wonderful sites. https://www.goarch.org/chapel/texts please click on the link and scroll down to find the service. Another site is from Father Seraphim Dedes http://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/servicesindex.html If you are going to use a device please remember to silence it before you use it.
THIS WEEK’S MEMORIAL IS FOR: George Mulopulos – 40 days May His Memory Be Eternal
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY
THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READER IS: In English: Joyce Anagnos In Greek: Bill Plomaritis
The Prosfora, Eucharistic Bread, prepared on behalf of the worshipping faithful, was offered this week by The Mulopulos Family and Dawn Anagnos Thank You and God Bless You
IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK: Savvas Moraitis (Toledo)
Kostas Tsapranis (St. Charles) Perastika and a Speedy Recovery
Due to a directive from Metropolitan Nicholas, all children’s programs (GOYA, JOY, HOPE, Young Adults, Church School, Greek School, etc.) scheduled through April 5th should be cancelled (including everything associated with Oratorical Festivals and Greek Independence Day) Fellowship Hour/Coffee Hour should be cancelled through April 5th All non-essential gatherings at the church (including all activities scheduled for seniors) should be cancelled through April 5th.
Pan Orthodox Vespers tonight at St. Elias and all Pan Orthodox events are cancelled
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Monday, March 16th -Great Compline 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18th -Pre-Sanctified 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 20th -2nd Salutations 7:00 p.m. (Confession 6 p.m.)
LENTEN EVENT POSTPONED
HOLY TRINITY LENTEN EVENT Sponsored by Philoptochos has been postponed – Benefitting American Veterans H.O.O.V.ES (Healing of our Veterans Equine Services) - Speaker will be Father William Bartz. Lenten Project collecting and assembling care packages for veterans. Items needed: Individual hand sanitizer; toothbrushes, small package of wipes; hot/cold tumbler with lid; individual tissues; toothpaste; deodorant; shampoo; individual sunscreen; chapstick; bath sponge/poof; conditioner. Please bring your items
to the Community Center. Thank you!
Raftopoulos scholarship applications are available and are due by May 1st.
MYRRH BEARERS on Good Friday evening. Please let Pres. Jenny or Maria Tzanakis know if your daughter (under the age of 12) is available to participate. They will need to wear a white dress, tights, shoes
and gloves.
Philoptochos Scholarships available - Qualifying high school seniors can apply for a service scholarship. If interested, please email Stephanie Berardinelli at mrs.berardinelli0728@gmail.com. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Also if interested, Philoptochos Metropolis is offering the Florence G. Stefanou Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to qualifying high school seniors OR undergraduate college students attending an accredited college, university, or trade school.
AHEPA/Daughters Scholarships – The local, District and National scholarships are now available for submission. The local scholarship can be accessed at www.toledo.buckeyedistrict11.org and has a due date of April 19. The District scholarship application is available at www.bsf.buckeyedistrict11.org and is due March 31. As a reminder, the District scholarship DOES NOT have a minimum GPA requirement. Please refer to www.ahepa.org for details on the National scholarship.
Daughters of Penelope and Philoptochos will be partnering to collect non-perishable food items for a new church pantry. These food items will be made available to our neighbors that are in need. For the next two weeks, we will focus on collecting jars of peanut butter and boxes of crackers in a well-marked container in the entryway hall of the Building. We would love for our entire church community to participate in donating these food items. Thank you!
We Need Prosfora bakers! It is scheduling time for March and April. The Prosfora is your gift to our church. Contact Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email: cmynihan5@gmail.com and sign up for your Sunday(s).
BROWSE OUR BOOKSTORE.. If you haven’t checked it out lately come see all the neat gift items. Incense burners, jewelry and religious items.
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR May 31st. The 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: April 5th – Annette Tokles Pursel – 40 days May Her Memory Be Eternal
Offerings Report: Sunday, March 8th Trays: $140 Candles: $208 Stewardship: $593 Thank you!