Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
12th Sunday of Matthew
August 27th, 2017
Councilors: Mary Winstead*, Steve Flaherty, Jim Riley, John Demos
Altar Group: All Groups
Ambassadors: Leon Kythas, George Georgallis
SUNDAY SCHOOL IN SESSION
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!
Phanouropita Celebration
Philoptochos will be raising funds today for the Annual Phanouropita Day Celebration. Proceeds will go to the Metropolis of Atlanta Youth Ministries. We will pass a second tray after liturgy to support our youth!
Celebrating Fr. Polycarp Stronsnider
We will miss Fr. Polycarp!
Please join us in the Fellowship Hall after Liturgy this Sunday, August 27th to thank him for his service during this past year.
2 WEEKS left to Sign Up For the Festival
We had a good response last Sunday with people signing up. We still need your help if you haven't signed up. There are many booths & shifts that need volunteers. You can sign up 3 different ways:
1. Use the check list available on the candle stand – OR-
2. Sign up at the volunteer table at coffee hour – OR-
3. Go to the church website and click on the dancing man
Any questions, please contact Frances Mathes at 919-656-2332 or frances.mathes@gmail.com
Greek Festival Baking Schedule!
e are down to the last two days of baking! Come learn how to make pastries!
Please bring all your friends! All are welcome!
KOURAMBIEDES AUG. 29TH 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
GREEK FESTIVAL SEPT. 8TH– 10TH
FESTIVAL ADMISSION TICKETS & ADVANCE DISCOUNTED MEAL TICKETS
Stop by the Fellowship Hall to purchase discounted admission tickets to share with friends, coworkers or neighbors. This is a great way to advertise our festival!
Also, advance discounted Dinner and Food Court meal tickets are available for purchase over the next the few weeks. These meal tickets cannot be purchased at the festival so get them today.
St. Anthony’s Group
Our St. Anthony's September outing will take place on Friday, September 15th at Cary's Koko Booth, featuring Garrison Keillor ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrison_Keillor ), an American author, storyteller, humorist, voice actor, and radio personality. Tickets are $45 (lawn seating - bring a chair). If you are interested in attending, please contact Toula Capetanos later than September 5th. All ticket reservations are firm.
Holy Trinity 80th Anniversary SAVE THE DATE
On Sunday, October 15 we will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of our beautiful Holy Trinity parish. Please join us after liturgy for food, memories, fellowship and more! If you wish to contribute photos, art, clippings or anything else, please contact Leslie Dombalis at Ldombalis@gmail.com.
Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA)
Bible Study: Thursday Nights at 6:30 pm
GOYA Meeting: Saturday September 16th at 4:00 pm at Church. Prayer, Dinner, and downtown to SPARKcon arts festival. PLEASE NOTE: Sunday School Attendance is MANDATORY to participate in GOYA sports, Greek Dance, Winter Youth Rally, or Hellenic Dance Festival
Mitsa Capetanos 40 Day Memorial
Saturday Sept. 2nd at 11:00 am
Please join us as we pray for the repose of her soul
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 Tamara Costa at the bookstore after Church. We can always use more help!
This Week at Holy Trinity
SUN. AUG. 27TH
ORTHROS: 8:30 AM, LITURGY: 10:00 AM
40 DAY BLESSING: MICHELLE MICHALIADIS AND BABY MAYA
FR. POLYCARP’S LAST SUNDAY
PHILOPTOCHOS FANOUROPITA COFFEE HOUR
GREEK DANCE:
YOUTH A: 12:30PM
YOUTH B: 12:30PM
TEEN A AND B: 1:30PM
B-BALL: 3:00PM
MON. AUG. 28TH
ORTHROS: 6:30 PM
LITURGY: 7:30 PM
TUES. AUG. 29TH
GREEK FESTIVAL BAKING: 9:00 AM
ADULT GREEK DANCE: 7:00PM
WED. AUG. 30TH
6TH HOUR
PRAYER SERVICE: NOON
THURS. AUG. 31ST
MEN’S GROUP: 7:00 AM
WOMEN’S GROUP: 9:15 AM
GOYA BIBLE STUDY: 6:30 PM
SAT. SEPT. 2ND
40 DAY MEMORIAL- EFTHYMIA CAPETANOS: 11 AM
SUN. SEPT. 3RD
ORTHROS: 8:30 AM, LITURGY: 10:00 AM
40 DAY BLESSING: SARAH ROMAN AND BABY ALEXANDER ELIAS
COFFEE HOUR: CAPETANOS FAMILY
CHILDRENS’ CHANGE FOR CHANGE
GREEK DANCE:
YOUTH A: 12:30PM
YOUTH B: 12:30PM
TEEN A AND B: 1:30PM
B-BALL: 3:00PM