Welcome Home Father John and Presvytera Becky!
Today we welcome Father John & Presvytera Becky home from their travels. We are happy to have you back!
Hospitality Hour Sponsor
Today’s Hospitality Hour is sponsored by Michael Erdeljac for Heart Health Awareness. Thank you!
Heart Health Awareness Event following Liturgy – Today
Are you paying attention to the health of your heart? Our own parishioner and Parish Council member, Michael Erdeljac, is an American Heart Association "Leader of Impact" and will be hosting a free Heart Health Awareness event TODAY, featuring free CPR training (including Pediatric CPR) and Heart Health Awareness information. Representatives from the American Heart Association will also be present.
GOYA Meeting - Today
Holy Trinity GOYA will hold a meeting today in the Conference Room following Church School. Please make arrangements to stay after class. All teens are welcome!
HOPE & JOY Pumpkin Patch – Today
The Holy Trinity Pumpkin Patch Hayride & Campfire for families of HOPE & JOY (Pre-K – 6th grade) will be held TODAY from 2:00-4:00pm at Yeck’s Farms, 568 Baker Rd, Freedom, PA 15042. Registration for this event is now closed. Please note that Yeck’s Farms is cash only for any personal purchases made during your visit. See you there!
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Services: (Location SG: Saint George Chapel, 8941 Ringeisen Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101)
- Tuesday, October 20, 8:30am Orthros/9:30am Liturgy: St. Gerasimos of Cephalonia (SG)
- Tuesday, October 20, 6:30pm Paraclesis to St. Paisios (SG)
- Wednesday, October 21, 8:30am Orthros/9:30am Liturgy: St. John of Monemvasia (SG)
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, Oct 19, 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. Scheduled dates are Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23. All are welcome to attend!
· Thursday, Oct 22, 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.
Church School Class Times
Remember that Church School begins with Divine Liturgy. So please be sure to have all our students here at 9:30am each Sunday. The youth sermon – a special time for your priests to teach and connect with our youth – takes place early in the service after the Gospel reading. Pre-School through Eighth Grade classrooms are located on the upper level of the Education Center. Ninth through Twelfth Grade classrooms are located on the main floor of the Education Center. Please note that all classes, Pre-School through Twelfth Grade, conclude at 11:30am. Parents, please give the teachers time to finish class every Sunday. Pre-School and Kindergarten parents should meet their children outside of their classroom on the upper level. All other students will be dismissed to the Church School snack area, which is located on the main floor Education Center hallway, outside of the Fireside Room. Thank you!
[Oct 19] A Journey to Fullness – An Introduction to the Fullness of the Original Christian Faith
Are you new to the Orthodox Faith? Want to just explore or ready to dive in and learn how to live it fully? Born and raised Orthodox? Ready to deepen your understanding of the Church you love? Either way, please join us for a 6-week series of video lessons, live Q&A and engaging discussions about the Orthodox Christian Faith. Held Mondays at 7:00pm in the Holy Trinity Church Conference Room. Scheduled dates are Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23.
[Oct 22] 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, October 22 at 10:00am in the Fireside Room and will continue every other Thursday. Questions? Contact [email protected].
[Oct 25] GOYA Fall Fest – Next Sunday
Next Sunday, October 25, our Holy Trinity GOYA will host Youth Sunday and their annual Fall Fest in the Gallery following Liturgy, with hot sandwiches, comfy fall appetizers, salads, pumpkin and apple treats and more for sale. A homemade taste of Fall from our GOYA families! Thank you for supporting our teens!
[Oct 25] Orthodox Dudes on Tap – Next Sunday
This new casual men’s ministry is for guys, single and married, to just enjoy a few hours of conversation, snacks, brews and great company with other Millennials and Gen Z’ers. The next get together is scheduled for next Sunday, Oct 25. Laid back; informal. Want to find out more? Email Orthodox [email protected]g for times and places.
Holy Trinity Active Older Adults Ministry
The Active Older Adults Ministry is honored to have Cheri Pagonis; the wife of Lt General Gus Pagonis speak to us on her life as the wife of a career military man. Having moved 28 times in 28 years and having lived all over the world has given her a lot of interesting stories to share with us. She will be speaking in the later part of October. The date is to be determined.
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 4th. 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 on November 1st 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 8] Military Appreciation Day 2026
Holy Trinity’s Visitation Ministry and Bereavement Support Ministry are hosting Hospitality Hour for Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 8. 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 display monitors in the Grand Room and Gallery with our honorees’ names. Please feel free to bring framed photos of your family members and friends who have served our country. For new parishioners who want to add their loved ones’ names to our display monitors, see Amy Armanious by Sunday, November 1 or email [email protected]
[Nov 20-22] Metropolis GOYA Fall Retreat
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 the retreat deadline. 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. For additional information, or to register, please visit https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/retreats
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.”
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!
