Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
10th Sunday of Matthew
August 13th, 2017
Councilors: Harry Nicholos, Pavlos Pavlidis, Leslie Dombalis, Costa Panagos*
Altar Group: All Groups
Ambassadors: Linda Kledaras, Harry Kledaras
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
New members or visitors, stop by the Welcome Table across from the candlestand.
Watch services live online at livestream.com/accounts/12761713 or see our Facebook page!
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE BACK PARKING LOT THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH!
The back lot will be roped off this coming Sunday August 13th for Festival Truck delivers. Please park elsewhere.
Welcome Fr. Robert Lawrence!
Please welcome Fr. Robert Lawrence from St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in Mooresville, NC. He will be celebrating the liturgy with us and offering the homily.
The Dormition of The Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
We will be holding Great Vespers on Monday August 14th at 6:30 pm and Orthros on Tuesday August 15th at 8:30 am in preparation for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of The Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday August 15th at 9:30 am. Please join us Monday night and Tuesday morning as we give thanks to The Mother of God for her continual prayers to Christ our Only Lord and God!
Fr. Polycarp Stronsnider’s Last Sunday!
August 27th will be Fr. Polycarp’s last Sunday. Please join us in the fellowship hall for a reception to honor his vigilant and selfless service to our community!
2017 Greek Festival
Tickets will go on sale Sunday August 13th. Flyers for festival are on the candlestand. If you purchase tickets for friends, make sure to give them a flyer to post somewhere to go along with it! Please contact Jason Kekas if you have questions!
36th Annual Greek Festival Baking and Cooking Schedule!
Please bring all your friends! All are welcome!
PASTA FLORA AUG. 22ND
KOURAMBIEDES AUG. 29TH
GREEK FESTIVAL SEPT. 8TH– 10TH
Sunday School Registration – August 6th and 13th!
Sunday School will resume on Sunday August 20, 2017. For your convenience, a Sunday School Representative will be on hand in the Parish Hall on August 6th & 13th to assist with Student Registration. Only newly enrolled students or students needing to update their contact information need to complete a new registration form. Note that children who turned 3 as of March 3rd, 2017 are eligible to enroll in the Preschool Class.
Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA)
Bible Study: Thursday Nights at 6:30 pm GOYA Kick off Meeting: Saturday August 12th @ 4:00 pm at Church GOYA Meeting: Saturday September 16th at 4:00 pm at Church. Prayer, Dinner, and downtown to SPARKcon arts festival.
Coffee Hour Sponsorship
If you are sponsoring the Sunday coffee hour, please ensure that the fellowship hall is completely cleaned and all food items disposed of or stored before you leave. Thank you.
Greek School!
Greek School registration for 2017-2018 is underway! Classes meet on Sundays from noon to 1pm and are for all age groups, beginner to advanced. Please stop by the registration table in the fellowship hall for more information. Deadline to register is Sunday, August 27th. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 17th. We are seeking teachers to help us this year. Please contact Zoe Pusic at holytrinityraleighgreekschool@gmail.com if you are interested in sharing your love of the beautiful Greek language. Thank you!
Prosfora Ministry
If you would like to participate in the making of our blessed bread (Prosfora) please speak with Tamra Costa at the bookstore after Church. We can always use more help!
Philoptochos
Welcome back to Philoptochos! We have an exciting new year planned. You do not want to miss it! Our first meeting will be held August 20th at 2 pm. We have a Fanouropita event on August 27th. We will be sponsoring the coffee hour as we honor and say good-bye to Father Polycarp. We have been blessed to have him with us. If you can make a Fanouropita, please let Stephanie Starr know at sparadeses@gmail.com. If not, please bring a dish for the coffee hour. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
This Week at Holy Trinity
Sun. Aug. 13th
Orthros: 8:30 am, Liturgy: 10:00 am
Greek dance:
Youth a: 12:30pm
Youth b: 12:30pm
Teen a and b: 1:30pm
B-ball: 3:00pm
Mon. Aug. 14th
Great vespers for the dormition of the theotokos: 6:30 pm
Tues. Aug. 15th
The Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-virgin Mary
Orthros: 8:30 am, Liturgy: 9:30am
Adult Greek Dance: 7:00pm
Wed. Aug. 16th
Sixth hour prayer service: 12:00 pm
Parish council meeting: 7:00 pm
Thurs. Aug. 17th
Men’s group: 7:00 am
Women’s group: 9:15 am
Philoptochos board meeting: 6:00 pm
Goya bible study: 6:30 pm (multipurpose)
Sat. Aug. 19th
St. Anthony’s group: 2:00 pm
Wedding: gallion 3:00 pm
Sun. Aug. 20th
Orthros: 8:30 am, Liturgy: 10:00 am
Memorial: Stavros Sarris (20yrs)
First day of Sunday School!
Goya coaches and chaperones meeting: During Coffee Hour (Library)
Greek dance:
Youth a: 12:30pm
Youth b: 12:30pm
Teen a and b: 1:30pm
Philoptochos general meeting: 2:00 pm
B-ball: 3:00pm