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
Emmanuel T. Yakumithis – Manuel Yakumithis – Kathy Chaka
40-DAY BLESSING FOR: Baby Elias Jay Dionyssiou born July 10th to parents Eric & Krystina Dionyssiou.
May God Continue to Bless Him Always
CHRISMATION FOR: Nathaniel Harger Sponsor: Gene and Faye Haberman May God Bless Him Always
THIS WEEK'S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY
COFFEE HOUR SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY
PROSFORA OFFFERED TODAY BY: Maria Melas Appreciation to Despina Apostolou for offering the Artoclasia. Thank you and God Bless you.
IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK: George Dedes (UTMC) Perastika and a Speedy Recovery
Special Tray: Today we will pass a tray to help with the relief aid in Greece due to the fires. You may make your check directly to the Archdiocese or make your check payable to the Cathedral with “Greece Fires” in the memo and we will send one check the Archdiocese. You may also go to https://www.goarch.org/greecefiresdonate to make a donation.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Tuesday, August 17th: Dance practice begins at 6 pm
Wednesday, August 18th: Calendar Meeting 6 pm
Friday, August 19th: Paraklesis 7 pm
HELLENIC ECHO ARTICLES are due Monday August 16th
TASTE OF GREECE DRIVE THROUGH EVENT – September 10th & 11th. We’re seeking donations or sponsorship of products needed to help defray expenses. If you are able please consider a donation. Thank you for your continued support!
ARE YOU CURRENT WITH YOUR STEWARDSHIP OBLIGATION? We hope you're enjoying your summer so far. Due to changes in routine and vacation, we would like to remind you that if you haven't paid or pledged, please do so. We need all your participation to reach our stewardship goal for this year!.. Thank you to everyone who has paid and pledged!
OCMC 2021 Virtual Trek4Missions Holy Trinity Cathedral Team: This year Holy Trinity is fielding a team in the 2021 Trek4missions! We would like you to meet your team! Pres. Jenny, Father Larry, Lori Kamelaris, Elena Perry, Kathy Andros, Phyllis Manton, Gabriela Nolen, Stephanie Berardinelli, and last but certainly not least our honorary member Lukia Legakis! Our team is working to raise awareness about the wonderful work that OCMC does and to help them raise much needed funds. To make a donation please go to https://secure.ocmc.org/site/TR/Trek4Missions/General?team_id=1221&pg=team&fr_id=1290. To see the wonderful work OCMC does please visit their website at www.ocmc.org.
Parish Picnic: We are thrilled to be having our annual church picnic on Sunday August 29th following liturgy. The parish council will be providing hamburgers and hot dogs! Our cooks this year are George Sares, Kyp Proestos, and Mike Zink. We need your help with other items needed for this family fun filled event. Please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4DA9AA2FA4F58-parish and let us know what you can bring. We will have face painting, water balloons toss, spike ball and much more for all ages. This year the Hellenic Dance company will be performing in costume! Please come out for fun, fellowship and support for our beloved cathedral.If you have any questions please call Jaime Theodorou 419-297-8340 or January Theodorou Bollin 843-209-8355
AHEPA Memorial Golf Outing – Ypsilanti #118 is hosting a memorial golf outing on Saturday September 18, 2021 at Legacy by Arthur Hills Golf Club in Ottawa Lake, MI. This year we will be honoring Fr. Chris Hadgigeorge with the proceeds going to Hellenic College Holy Cross and chapter philanthropic funds. Information on golfer and non-golfer registrations and sponsorships can be found at www.ypsigolfmemorial.com, or contact Tony Capranica – 419-540-1150, Chadd Schwartz – 440-669-6882 or Jim Rongakis – 561-856-0885.
Holy Trinity Pantry Update: Pantry inventory was completed August 4th. The following items are most needed: shelf-stable milk, canned chicken, canned tuna, and canned ham, canned vienna sausages, saltine or Ritz crackers, toilet paper, and bar soap. We gratefully accept all food and monetary donations!
Sunday Coffee Hours – As we begin to open, we are once again allowed to have Coffee hour. 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.
Warm Hand to Warm Hearts, please keep Knitting & Crocheting thru the Spring and Summer. We are also looking for donations of yarn. If you see any, at yard or garage sales, we sure could put it to good use. Thank You.
ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS: ***PROSFORA NEEDED FOR THE MONTH OF August & September. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR: February 27 2022. 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- August 22nd - Athanasios Karvounis - 40 days August 29th - Andreas Nicolaou – 3 years- September 5th – Stanley Kakmis – 1 year