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:
John Spillson – Maria Tzanakis – Emmanuel Yakumithis – Kristin Zink
THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE: In Greek: David Mynihan English: Paul Sieben
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY
THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY. Please stay after church service for coffee, refreshments and fellowship.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Sunday, March 17th: Hope and Joy after Sunday School, Forgiveness Vespers 6 pm
Monday, March 18th: First Day of Lent Great Compline 6, Byzantine Music Fellowship 7 pm
Tuesday, March 19th: Bible Study 10 am
Wednesday, March 20th: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm Potluck and Lenten Discussion to follow
Thursday, March 21st: Young at Heart 6 pm
Friday, March 22nd: Confession 6 pm, 1st Salutation 7 pm
Saturday, March 23rd: 3rd Saturday of the Souls Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am, Parents of Young Children 6 pm
Lenten Psalm Readers – Join our Lenten Psalm Reading Group! It is a 40 Day Psalm Reading Challenge. Our 20-person group will read through the psalms each day and each individual will read through the Book of Psalms twice during the 40 day fast. Our group will also be connected through daily prayer and weekly emails. If you are interested, please talk to Pres. Jenny or email at jlegakis75@gmail.com by March 15.
Greek Independence Flag Raising – We will be raising the Greek Flag in honor of Greek Independence Day on Monday March 25 at 11:30 am at One Government Center. If you would like to carpool we will meet at the church parking lot at 11:00 am. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and show our support of the Greek community here in Toledo.
YAH has a trip to The Ark Encounter planned for Monday, Oct. 14th - Thursday, Oct.17th. Cost is $560 per person, double occupancy. A $75 deposit is due by May 15th. Final deposit due by August 1, 2024. Only 46 seats available and the trip is now open to anyone in the community and your friends. We had a wonderful time in Cape Cod, so come join us. Please, see Faye Haberman or Kris Reder if interested. No credit cards- checks are to be payable to Young at Heart. Secure your seat as soon as possible!
Pantry Ministry Update: Our Pantry Ministry served 121 people in the month of February. That's the highest number of people in one month that we've served so far! Please consider donating to this worthy ministry. We will gratefully accept monetary, nonperishable food and hygiene donations. We are especially in need of peanut butter, jelly, canned chef boyardee meals, and canned chicken. Thank you!
Attention: Warm Hands to Warm Hearts (WHWH): Thank you for making our first lap blanket distribution of 2024 a heart-warming success! We delivered 85 blankets to residents of Advanced Healthcare Center of Toledo just in time for Valentine's Day. Please remember to donate yarn. Your contributions help us continue the work of helping others in Toledo feel loved and warm. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Veronie Community Hall. Hope to see you there. For more information or questions, contact Elena Perry (419-265-6275) or Maria Petros (419-473-2387).
Byzantine Music Fellowship is back! Join us on Mondays during Great Lent from 7-8pm in the Veronie Community Center, beginning on March 18. All are welcome! While the ability to read music is a plus, it is not necessary. You just need a willingness to chant hymns to our Lord, the Theotokos, and the Saints. Please sign up online so we can be sure to provide music for all participants: http://rb.gy/sedp0y
THE RAFTOPOULOS SCHOLARSHIP is now available. If you would like an application form, please contact the Church office. Deadline is May 1, 2024.
AHEPA/Daughters Scholarships - The local, District and National scholarships are now available for submission. The local AHEPA/Daughters scholarships use the same application to determine recipients. The application can be found at www.toledo.buckeyedistrict11.org. Due date is April 19, 2024. The District scholarship application is available online at www.bsf.buckeyedistrict11.org and will be due March 31, 2024. 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. A special note to the young men who are applying for the local and/or District scholarships. Special consideration is given to applicants who are members of either the AHEPA or the Sons of Pericles. If you are not a member please contact Tony Capranica – 419-540-1150 – about becoming a member of either Order.
YAH has a trip to The Ark Encounter planned for Monday, Oct. 14th - Thursday, Oct.17th. Cost is $560 per person, double occupancy. A $75 deposit is due no later than May 15th unless we book up before then. Final deposit will be due no later than August 1, 2024. Only 46 seats available, so get your deposit in as soon as possible. Please, see Faye Haberman or Kris Reder if interested. No credit cards- checks are to be payable to Young at Heart. Hope to travel with you & make some great memories!
ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS: ***PROSFORA NEEDED FOR THE MONTHS OF March and April. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR June 30,2024 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: March 31st – Faye Grevis – 40 days