Memorials Today

Memorial prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, Metropolitan Maximos (6 years) and departed members of the Holy Trinity Philoptochos. Trisagion prayers will also be read for Diane Athanasia Steriopulos (11 years). May their memory be eternal! 

Philoptochos Sunday
Today our Holy Trinity Philoptochos will host “Philoptochos Sunday”, a day on which we and parishes around the Archdiocese celebrate many years of Philoptochos service to our church, our community, our friends, and our families. In honor of this event, the Philoptochos will host a memorial for departed members and host Hospitality Hour. They will also pass a special collection for the benefit of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Fund, along with other charitable organizations supported by the National Philoptochos. Your cash or check contribution during a separate collection today honors this legacy and ensures that our mission will continue to flourish. Your generosity is always greatly appreciated!

Holy Trinity Philoptochos - “Holy Trinity Apparel Sale”

Holy Trinity Philoptochos is currently holding an “Holy Trinity Apparel Sale” with a selection of uniquely Holy Trinity items that will run through December 4^th. This is the perfect way to show your love for your Holy Trinity community while also supporting the philanthropic work of Philoptochos. All items will be distributed at Holy Trinity Church on December 20th… just in time to have them for Christmas.   Orders can be placed on-line at: https://waterfrontembroidery.com/product-category/holy-trinity-philoptochos. In addition, there will be a table in the Gallery TODAY Sunday, November 1^st with samples of some of the items as well as an in-person order form.   For any questions, please email [email protected] or call Sandy Schall at 412-585-0035.  We greatly appreciate your support!

[Nov 1-30] Fall Food Drive

Through November 30, the Holy Trinity Church School Ministry is once again holding its Fall Food Drive and it’s Church School vs. the Community! For Church School students, each Sunday bring your bags (with your nametag attached) to the Conference Room. For the Community, there will be a collection bin located in the Gallery. Items will be donated to the Orthodox Christian ministry at the Neighborhood Resilience Project in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. A shopping list of requested items will be attached to the collection bags that will be provided to students, at the church office window, and on our website www.HolyTrinityPgh.org. Choose Documents, then All Documents, then Ministries. Thank you!

Faith & Family Weekdays

Faith and Family Weekdays is back, and there are many ways for each one of us to grow in the knowledge and practice of our faith. There’s a lot more to church than Sundays, and here is where to find it. 

THIS WEEK:

Monday, Nov 2, 7:00pm: “Journey to Fullness” – An overview of the Orthodox Christian Faith for newcomers interested in joining or life-long members yearning to deepen their understanding. Videos and Q&A discussion. Held Mondays at 7:00pm in the Holy Trinity Church Conference Room. Remaining dates are Nov 2, 9, 16, 23. All are welcome to attend!

Tuesday, Nov 3, 7:00pm: “Journey of Marriage” – Marriage seminar aimed at preparing couples for their wedding. Based on the “Journey of Marriage” course by Dr. Philip Mamalakis. Conducted as group sessions with other couples to share and grow together. Dates are Nov 3, Dec 1, Feb 2, Mar 2 Apr 6 and May 4.

Wednesday, Nov 4, 6:30pm Vespers/7:00pm: “Explore the Word” – Father Radu continues his exploration of the Holy Bible with the greatest “adventure book” of the New Testament, The Book of Acts. Learn about the history of the early Church and how the Good News was spread. All are welcome! Remaining Fall dates are Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9.

Thursday, Nov 5, 7:00am: “Prayer & Panera” – St. Nikodemos Men's Prayer and Breakfast Fellowship. Meet at church promptly at 7:00am for a 15–20-minute morning prayer and scripture, then move up the hill to Panera for 45 minutes of coffee & conversation.

[Nov 5] Playtime & Parea

Join us for a fun, faith-filled playgroup for parents, caregivers, and little ones to connect, make new friends, and grow together in the love of Christ. Ages 0 to 4. Our next session will be held this Thursday, November 5 at 10:00am in the Fireside Room and will continue every other Thursday. Questions? Contact [email protected].

[Nov 8] Military Appreciation Day 2026 – Next Sunday

The Visitation Ministry is hosting Hospitality Hour for Military Appreciation Day next Sunday, November 8^th (Veterans Day is November 11^th). We will be honoring all veterans as we are so grateful for their service to our country. There will also be a memorial service for our veterans who have fallen asleep in the Lord. We will have our display monitors in the Grand Room and Gallery with our honorees’ names. For new parishioners who want to add their loved ones’ names to our display monitors, see Amy Armanious by TODAY, Sunday, November 1^st and/or email at [email protected]

[Nov 8] Visitation Ministry Table Display

The Visitation Ministry will have a table display during Hospitality Hour next Sunday, November 8^th seeking volunteers who are interested in giving their time and helping hands. We will have sign-up sheets for those individuals interested in learning more about our Creative Team (makes gifts for our elderly), Card Ministry, and Home Visits Program. If you can’t stop by our table and you have questions, then contact Amy Armanious at [email protected]

[Nov 15] Nativity Fast Begins

The Nativity Fast, one of four main fast periods throughout the ecclesiastical year, begins on Sunday, November 15, and concludes on December 24. Though the first part of the Nativity Fast (through December 12) is lighter, the Fast rises to the level of strict fast for the last two weeks (starting on December 13). Fasting, attendance at services, almsgiving, increased attention to our prayer life and participation in Holy Confession are all important parts of our preparing a place in our heart to receive the Lord at Christmas. Please see Father John with any questions you or your family might have about this important tradition or to schedule a time for Confession.

[Nov 20-22] Metropolis GOYA Fall Retreat – Waitlist Registration Closes at 11:59pm Tonight!

The Metropolis of Pittsburgh will hold its annual GOYA Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth on the weekend of November 20-22. Thanks to the generosity of our parish family and the support that GOYA received for its fundraisers, a 100% scholarship will be given to any Holy Trinity GOYAn who is active in Church School and GOYA and signs up by 11:59pm TODAY. The discount code, only to be used for active GOYAns participating in the worship, Church School and GOYA ministries of Holy Trinity Church, is HTPitt100. The code must be entered at the time of registration. Registration is currently full, but you can still sign up to join a Waitlist. For additional information, or to register, please visit https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/retreats

[Nov 22] Hospitality Hour – Open Table – Please Bring a Fasting Item to Share!

When there is no ministry or memorial hosting Hospitality Hour following Sunday Divine Liturgy, we offer “Open Table Sundays,” on which we ask parishioners to please bring something small to share on platter and place it on the table in the Gallery. The next “Open Table Sunday” is scheduled for Sunday, November 22. Please remember that this date falls during the Nativity Fast, so please refrain from meat, dairy, cheese, etc (fish is allowed). Also, we need folks to help set up & clean up on that day. Questions? Please speak with Stacy Dickos or Diakonissa Mary Ellen Stewart or email [email protected]

[Nov 29] Regular Fall General Assembly

The Fall General Assembly and nominations for Parish Council and other offices will be held following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 29. An Agenda was included in the Fall 2026 edition of the Herald. Anyone can attend, but you must be an active stewardship member in good standing of Holy Trinity Church with a current 2026 Stewardship Pledge to vote.

2026 Stewardship – It’s What Makes Life at Holy Trinity Possible - Have You Pledged?

Do you enjoy the life, ministries and activities Holy Trinity Church offers? It is all made possible through the generous donations and support of our stewards, who offer their time, talents, and treasures throughout the year. Traditional printed 2026 Stewardship Pledge Cards were distributed or mailed out months ago. If you have not completed yours, you also have the option of making your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE through our Realm system. Just visit our website at HolyTrinityPgh.org/pledge or click the “2026 Stewardship Pledge” icon on the front page. Remember, every Holy Trinity member who pledges or donates already has a Realm account, and that makes pledging, giving, and reporting so much easier! You can even access your giving statement any time from your account. Visit HolyTrinityPgh.org/give and click “Sign In.”

The 2027 Bag Lunch Schedule is Here!

It’s time to get your group or family and friends together for a meaningful day of giving to the poor and hungry in our region. Sponsored through the Orthodox outreach of the “Neighborhood Resilience Project”, the 2027 weekly schedule of delivering 140 lunch bags to our less fortunate neighbors every Saturday of the year, is open and has many open dates available. Holy Trinity Church’s participation has been critical in fulfilling this goal in the past, and we are grateful for our parishioners’ renewed generosity again this year. Please contact Mike Kritiotis at 412-518-0588, or at [email protected] to select a date and sign up your family/group/ministry for this worthy cause before dates are taken! Thank you, good and faithful servants of Christ!

Youth Safety Certification Reminder for Adults

Youth Protection Policy Note: All adults involved with youth ministry contact will need to complete the youth safety and protection requirements of the “Policies for the Safety of Youth and Children” of the Archdiocese, Metropolis and Holy Trinity Church. Are you not yet certified? Do you have any questions? Please see our parish Youth Safety Coordinator Christopher Welch or email [email protected].

Holding a Ministry Activity or Committee Meeting at Church? Reservations Required!

Our community and its ministries are growing! If your ministry or committee is planning a meeting or activity and you are planning to hold it at the church, please note that reservations for rooms and event spaces are required. Please call the Church Office at 412-366-8700 and speak to our Office Administrator, Mary Portellos. There have been times when all the spaces have been filled, so your cooperation helps ensure every group that needs a place has one and helps minimize space conflicts. We have a beautiful facility – let’s work together so everyone who needs it can use it. Thank you!

In the Hospital? Home-Bound? Please let the Church Office know! 
In today’s age of information privacy, churches are not notified when parishioners are admitted to hospitals, nursing homes or other care facilities. Both those facilities and your church depend on having the church notified by a friend or family member so that pastoral care and outreach can be offered. The same goes for those homebound. If you or any of your loved ones are in any of these situations, please contact the Church Office at 412-366-8700 to request a visit from our priests or our wonderful Visitation Ministry. Also, interested in helping reach out to fellow parishioners in those situations? Please contact Amy Armanious at [email protected].

Welcome, Holy Trinity Guests!

We welcome all our guests to Holy Trinity Church today, whether as visitors from out of town, family members joining others here for worship today or even soon-to-be members here for the first time. No matter what the reason the Holy Spirit brought you here today, we welcome you with open arms and hearts filled with the love of Christ. Please help us welcome you by signing in at the hospitality table in the Narthex, where you will be presented with a yellow lapel Cross to help us know that you're here. And please be sure to stay and enjoy our after-Liturgy Hospitality Hour!

About Receiving Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church

We welcome all who have come to worship with us today. Please note that in accordance with the holy canons and traditions of the Church, please note that Holy Communion and the other Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) are received only by those who are baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared through prayer, fasting and confession. All others are invited receive the antidoron (blessed bread) and a blessing from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. Please also join our parish family for Hospitality Hour and allow us to meet and welcome you. Interested in joining or learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith? Please see one of our priests or complete a visitor’s card today! How to receive: Please remember the following helpful hints aimed at helping to preserve the solemnity and safety of the Holy Mystery. Anyone wearing lipstick should remove it before receiving. Be sure to offer your baptismal name to priest before receiving. Please take great care that the red cloth held by the acolytes (you should not hold it) is fully under your chin, then use the centuries-old practice of receiving: please fully open your mouth, then gently close your lips to make sure the Holy Gifts are securely in your mouth and so that none of the holy and precious Body and Blood of Christ is accidentally spilled. Thank you for your cooperation, and may God have mercy on us all!

Upcoming Memorial: November 15, Katherine “Kay” Balouris (3 months)