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- Drew Cleaver-Debbie Morris
40 DAY BLESSING FOR: Baby Luca born November 16th to parents Eric & Kristina Dionyssiou. May God Continue to Bless Him Always
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: Mrs. Penny Perris in loving memory of her mother Paraskevi Sfakianos. May Her Memory Be Eternal
THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE: English: Dr. Susan Sieben Greek: Christina Harwood
THIS WEEK’S PROSFORA IS OFFERD BY: Despina Apostolou & Dr. Susan Sieben
Thank You and God Bless You
THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR WILL BE SPONSORED BY: The Legakis family in honor of Vasilia’s name day
CONDOLENCES TO: The family of William Tzanakis whose funeral was this past Thursday. May His Memory Be Eternal.
CONDOLENCES TO: The family of Dora Kokolakis who passed away last week. Visitation is Wednesday from 3-8pm with Trisagion at 7 pm. Funeral is Thursday at 11 am.
May Her Memory Be Eternal
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Monday, January 2nd - Office closed
Thursday, January 5th- Eve of the Epiphany 9am Vesperal Divine Liturgy Lesser Blessing of Waters, Daughters of Penelope 6 pm Black Pearl Restaurant, AHEPA 6 pm via zoom
Friday, January 6th- Feast of the Epiphany Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Great Blessing of Waters
Saturday, January 7th- Feast of St. John the Baptist Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am
Community Vasilopita sponsored by Philoptochos - January 8, 2023. Adults: $16 Children (12 and under) $8 RSVP including payment in full, is due no later than January 4, 2023. Vasilopita attendance will have a cap of 300 people. The first reservations paid in full will be honored first. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins this year. If you would like to bake a Vasilopita, please contact Maria Rosales.
New Pantry Update! Because of all of your generous donations, our Parish Pantry is thriving! Here is an update of our most needed items: Canned tuna, jelly, and Pop tarts. We are so grateful to all of you that have made monetary, food and hygiene donations. Thank you!
Warm Hands to Warm Hearts: Thank you to everyone who has knit or crochet items and has donated yarn. We have a box in the Bookstore with yarn that you can take, to make 7x9" rectangles or 35x45" Lap Blankets. You can also leave your finished pieces there. Our next gathering will be January 31,2023 so keep knitting and crocheting.
Stewardship: We are close to the end of this year’s Stewardship Campaign. If you haven’t paid your pledge in full - now is the time. We need everyone’s support in order to reach our goal of $275,000. Thank you.
Bookstore: The holidays are right around the corner the bookstore has wonderful gifts for the holidays. If you need an icon please see Marlene she can put them with her orders.
Philoptochos News: Philoptochos is continuing to strive for all women of our parish to join this dynamic group that supports all the needs of our beloved Holy Trinity. Participation in our activities is flexible and accommodates women’s varying availability and time commitment. Stewardship is being accepted for continuing and new members for 2022. The amount of your stewardship to this organization is your choice, with the average membership steward giving $50. We are obligated to the first $21 to our National and Metropolis Philoptochos, and the remainder of your donation stays here at our parish and supports our projects in our local community. Payment can be forwarded to Maria Kopan, Membership, and can also be made through PayPal at ToledoPhiloptochos@gmail.com
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 January and February. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR July 2, 2023 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: January 15th – George Mulopulos - 3 years ; January 22nd-Sophie Paterakis-1 year; February 26th – Jim Veronie-1 year