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:
Kristin Zink – Kathy Chaka – Andrew Cleaver – Gene Haberman
CHRISMATIONS: Today we are blessed to Chrismate the servants of God Robert Franks Sponsored by Frank Reder and Cameron Porter Sponsored by John Andujar. May our Lord continue to illumine and bless them!
THIS WEEK’S TRISAGION PRAYERS ARE FOR: William Tzanakis – 1 year Angeline Tzanakis – 10 years May Their Memory Be Eternal
THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE: In Greek: Basil Apostolou In English: Greg Cook
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: The loving children of Maria Melas in celebration of her birthday. May God Continue to Bless Her Always
PROSFORA BY: Kris Reder Thank you and God Bless You
IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK: Faye Grevis (Toledo) Chrysoula Stathopoulos (Flower) Perastika and a Speedy Recovery
THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED BY: Our Holy Trinity Sunday School and Choir. Please join them after Liturgy today for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship in our Veronie Community Hall.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Monday, December 25th: Christmas Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am
Tuesday, December 26th: Office Closed
Wednesday, December 27th: St. Stephen Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy
Worship opportunities in January:
Monday, 1st
New Year’s Day-St. Basil
9:00 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Friday, 5th
Eve of the Epiphany
9:00 a.m. Vesperal Divine Liturgy
Lesser Blessing of Waters
Saturday, 6th
Feast of the Epiphany
9:00 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Great Blessing of Waters
Sunday, 7th
Vasilopita Sunday
Feast of St. John the Baptist
9:00 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Saturday, 13th
Pan-Orthodox Blessing of the Maumee
Attention: Warm Hands to Warm Hearts (WHWM): Our January meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM in the AHEPA Room of the Veronie Community Hall. Our yarn supply is now growing, so we thank you very much! Please continue to donate whenever you can. We appreciate it very much and can assure you that it will be used! Please keep crocheting or knitting 7x9 inch rectangles. It takes 25 for each lap blanket. Winter is a perfect time to stay warm and cozy inside and work on making colorful rectangles in the stitch and design of your choice. For more information or questions, please call Elena Perry at (419) 265-6275 or Maria Petros at (419) 473-2387. Thanks!
SEARCHING FOR LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS?? Check out all the new items in our Bookstore-Icons, Bookmarks, Bracelets, Children’s coloring books, Visor clips, Ornaments, Books and much more.
NEW NEW NEW Pantry Bulletin Article. We are in the cold and difficult months for those that are homeless and less fortunate. Please consider donating nonperishable food items, hygiene items or monetary donations. Our most needed items this month are: canned chicken, jelly, pasta sauce, chili soups or other hardy soups, oatmeal, and cereal. We are so grateful for your donations. Thank you!
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE: We are in the 12th month of our 2023 Stewardship Campaign and fast approaching the last quarter. Are you current with your pledge?...If you are…we thank you!..If you aren’t. Please catch up. We need everyone’s support to make this a successful campaign!
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 December and January. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR March 10 2024 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: December 31st: Dora Kokolakis – 1 year, Father Chris Hadgigeorge- 8 years (Trisagion) January 14th – Neocles Leontis – 3 years