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 G. Sieben – Maria Tzanakis – Emmanuel T. Yakumithis

40-DAY BLESSING for: Baby Isla born August 6th to parents Mark & Andrea Gordi. May God Continue to Bless Her Always

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: The Kypros Proestos family in honor of the 17th anniversary of Kyp’s surgery. May God Continue to Bless Him Always

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY All meetings are On line:
Monday, September 7th- Labor day office closed
Tuesday, September 8th- The Nativity of the Theotokos Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 10 am
Wednesday, September 9th- Bible Study 10 am and 7pm
Thursday, September 10th- Men’s ministry 7 pm
Friday, September 11th- Taste of Greece
Saturday September 12th- Taste of Greece

VASILICO IS NEEDED For the Elevation of the Holy Cross Service Monday, September 14th 9:00 a.m. Thank you!

ARE YOU CURRENT WITH YOUR STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE?... We’re nearing the final quarter of this year’s Stewardship Campaign and if you haven’t paid or pledged – now is the time. Thank you to everyone who has paid their pledge in full and who are current. We appreciate it!

Greek School News: During the restrictions of the current Covid-19 pandemic, classes will begin online via the Zoom platform. Youth Classes will occur Saturdays, beginning September 19, 2020, and Adult Classes will occur Wednesdays, beginning September 16, 2020. All classes conclude by May 12, 2021. Greek School will switch to in-person classes when allowed. For Registration information please go to Holy Trinity Toledo Greek School 2020-2021 Registration – Youth or Holy Trinity Toledo Greek School 2020-2021 Registration - Adult. Below is the schedule.
Schedule details are provided below.
YOUTH CLASSES ZOOM CLASS TIMES
Kindergarten Saturdays, beginning 9/19/20 9:20-10:00 am
Level 1/First Grade Saturdays, beginning 9/19/20 10:00-10:40 am
Level 2/ Second Grade Saturdays, beginning 9/19/20 10:50-11:30 am
Level 3/Third Grade Saturdays, beginning 9/19/20 11:40 am-12:20 pm
Level 4 and above See Adult Class Schedule

ADULT CLASSES ZOOM CLASS TIMES
Beginner/Session I Wednesdays, beginning 9/16/20 6:00-6:40 pm
Intermediate/Session II Wednesdays, beginning 9/16/20 6:40-7:20 pm
Advanced/Session III Wednesdays, beginning 9/16/20 7:20-8:00 pm

New Ministry! Warm Hands to Warm Hearts of Holy Trinity: Open to all members, young, old, male, or female. All you have to do is knit or crochet, any kind of yarn, any size of needle or hook, any color or any pattern, just so it is the size of 7 inches by 9 inches. When you are done drop it in a box in the Narthex and it will be turned into a Scarf, a Baby Blanket or Lap Blanket that can be given by Father Larry to make a shut in feel warm and that they are remembered by our Church. For more details please see the attached description. For questions please call Dorothy Yakumithis (419-867-0734) or Phyllis Manton ( 419-290-2527).

Taste of Greece: A few days ago, a letter was sent out requesting assistance for this year’s Taste of Greece. We are so very grateful that many of you have so quickly responded with generosity! Please remember if you are able to help offset the cost of the Taste of Greece you may give any amount or you may offer an amount equal to some of the products we purchase. Again, thank you to everyone who is helping to make the Taste of Greece a wonderful success!

Phase 2: Please remember that we have entered into phase 2 of reopening. Phase 2 means that we are allowed to have more people in Church. The number has increased to 60 people. All of the other restrictions and directives contain to be in use.

Reminder and Thank you! We would like to thank everyone for your patience as we continue to open up our beloved Cathedral. We thank you for doing your best to follow the rules that we have been asked to put into place. We would also like to remind you to please keep your mask on even after you find your seat. The only time it is acceptable to remove your mask is when you receive communion. Thank you again for your patience, love, and care for one another.

ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS: Prosfora is needed for the months of September and October. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com

Church Opening: Everyone should have received an email or a letter in the mail with details regarding the opening of the Church. Please review the letter and the directive from Metropolitan Nicholas. remember to sign up for a Sunday on line at www.holytrinitytoledo.com/signup-sheet/ or by calling the office. We will be offering Liturgies during the week as well. I am very much looking forward to seeing all of you!

ALTAR FLOWERSD ARE NEEDED FOR December 6th and 13th. 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 MEMORIAL SERVICES: September 20th - Gus Matthews – 10 years (Trisagion);
October 4th – John Veronie - 6 months; October 25th - Pauline (Photos) Kambour – 6 months
May Their Memory Be Eternal