May 18, 2014
SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
Councilors: Toula Capetanos*, Frances Mathes, Harry Nicholos, John Fakiris
Altar Schedule: Group C
Ambassadors: Dakota Starr, Lelia Tagaris
To listen to sermons and lectures, please visit www.holytrinityraleigh.org
For downloads of sermons and lectures, contact chris@polyconcg.com
Christos Anesti!
Welcome Father Christodoulos!
Father Paul, we pray that you are experiencing a full and speedy recovery. Father Paul Christy is recovering from shoulder surgery, and has asked Father Christodoulos to be with us this Sunday.
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 18: Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Orthros, 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy, 10:00 am; AHEPA Luncheon, 12 noon; Dance practice, Youth A/B-1:00 pm; Youth C-1:30 pm; Teens, 2:00 pm; Boys’ Basketball, 5:00 pm;
Monday, May 19: Festival cooking: cook ziti pasta, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 20: Festival cooking: crème sauce, 2:00 pm; assemble pastitsio, 5:00 pm; Adult Dance practice, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 21: Festival cooking: assemble pastitsio, 5:00 pm;
Thursday, May 22: Boys’ Basketball, 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 23: Baptism, Daughter of Tom and Catherine Ballman, 11:00 am
Sunday, May 25: Sunday of the Blind Man, Orthros, 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy, 10:00 am; Memorial for Olympia Katsifos (1 year) and James Katsifos (30 years), mother and father of Renee Katsifos; Coffee Hour sponsored by Katsifos family and Parish Council, in honor of those who served in Armed Forces; Boys’ Basketball, 5:00 pm.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Today is the last day for Sunday School. You will receive classroom assignments for next year in June.
WEEKDAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP: The Weekday School will sponsor two week-long summer camps: “Fairy Tale Town”, July 28-August 1 and “Camelot”, August 4-8. The camps will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Pre-K through rising second grade students. All camps will feature leveled literacy and math, arts & crafts, music and movement. Forms are available on the candle stand. Contact Betsy Higgins if you need additional information 919-210-9208.
HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE GRADUATES: If your child is graduating from high school or college, please call or email the church office with their name, school, awards and future plans (and any other important information) so that they may be recognized on Graduate Sunday, June 1.
MEMORIAL DAY COFFEE HOUR: Sunday, May 25th, the Holy Trinity Community will co-sponsor the Coffee Hour in remembrance of all the men and women who died while serving the US Armed Forces. There will be a memorial service for all those who died while serving in the military. Please submit the deceased names to Toula Capetanos prior to Thursday, May 22nd. Also, there will be a table designated for photos.
6th ANNUAL GRILLING & CHILLING: Please mark your calendar for our 6th Annual Grilling and Chilling with fun for our entire Parish Family on Sunday, June 15 at 5:00 pm. If you wish to grill, please contact John Demos at john.demos@gmail.com. Everyone can join in - just bring your appetite, a side dish to share, lounge chairs, tents, beverages, etc.
FESTIVAL FOOD PREP VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed to prepare the food for the Greek Festival (immediate needs below). To view the entire schedule and to sign up to help, please go to our website, holytrinityraleigh.org and look on the home page for “Festival Volunteer Sign-up.” You will receive a reminder email 2 days before your scheduled time. Any questions should be directed to Steve Flaherty, 919-615-1752 or Jason Kekas, 919-349-8298.
UPCOMING FESTIVAL COOKING:
May 19, Monday 5pm-8pm 4 Cook 198# ziti pasta
May 20, Tuesday 2pm 5 Make 24 pots cream sauce for 110 pans
May 20, Tuesday 5pm-8pm 50 Assemble 110 pans of pastitsio
May 21, Wednesday 5pm- 50 Finish pans of pastitsios (if necessary)
AHEPA DAY MEMORIAL & LUNCHEON: AHEPA honors our Seniors and their families TODAY. Please join us for a fine meal and fellowship. The menu includes delicious Turkey Breast with Cream Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Dessert, and Iced Tea.
A Memorial Service will also be conducted for all our AHEPA Brothers that passed away.
Donations Seniors-No Charge; Adults $10; Children - $5
LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS: Last meeting of the year will be next Sunday, May 25 after Church. The END-OF-THE-YEAR PARTY will be Sunday, June 1 at Bonefish Grill (North Hills) at 1:00. Spouses/Guests are welcome. Please RSVP to Toula at toulacapetanos@yahoo.com.
ORTHODOX PRISON MINISTRY: Next Sunday, May 25 is National Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday. We will be passing a tray to support the Orthodox Church’s National Prison Ministry and all that is being done to reach out to those in prison. For more information go to theorthodoxprisonministry.org.
ANGELS, HOPE & JOY END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION: Please join us for our Angels Hope and Joy End-of-Year Celebration on Friday, May 30 at 6:00pm. Weather-permitting, we will be enjoying the grassy area behind the parking lot for family, food, faith and fun! Hope to see you there!
ST. ANTHONY’S SR. GROUP (anyone 60years old/over): On Saturday, May 31st at 11:00 am, we will meet in the Church parking lot and carpool to Durham's Greek Festival. If you are interested, please contact toulacapetanos@yahoo.com or 919 846-6364. Summer activities include Raleigh Little Theater's performance of "Fiddler on the Roof" and movie/dinner. More information forthcoming.