Services This Week: (Location guide: HT = Holy Trinity Church; SG = St. George Chapel, 8941 Ringeisen Rd)

- Tuesday, January 14, 6:30pm: Paraclesis to the Theotokos (SG)

- Friday, January 17, 9:00am Orthros/10:00am Liturgy: St. Anthony the Great; Location: St. Anthony Church, 424 Miller Ave, Clairton, PA 15025

Faith & Family Weekdays

Faith and Family Weekdays is back, and there are many ways for each of to grow in the knowledge and practice of our faith. Ready to learn more about the Bible, about the Orthodox Church, about navigating life’s challenges as a Christian, a woman, or a man? It’s all there. There’s a lot more to church than Sundays, and here is where to find it.

THIS WEEK:

• Thursday January 16, 7:00am: “Prayer & Panera” – Prayer and Christian fellowship for men. 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.

2025 Stewardship Cards

Holy Trinity Church and all its ministries are made possible through the generous donations and support of our stewards, who offer their time, talents, and treasures throughout the year. The 2025 Stewardship Pledge Cards have been mailed out. If you have not yet received a printed pledge card, you may pick one up in the Narthex or call the office at (412-366-8700) to request one to be sent by mail. You also have the option of making your 2025 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE through our new Realm system. It’s so easy! Just visit our website at HolyTrinityPgh.org/pledge or click the “Stewardship Pledge Online” QR code 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 without waiting for it to be mailed or emailed. Not sure how to access your account? Just visit HolyTrinityPgh.org/give and click “Sign In.” Use your email address and password to login. Don’t know your password? Simply click “Forgot password” and a link will be emailed to you to create or re-create one.

[Jan 17] Saint Anthony (Clairton) Feast Day Liturgy – This Friday

The parish of St. Anthony in Clairton is once again opening for its Feast Day Liturgy this year. On Friday, January 17, there will be 9:00am Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy. Saint Anthony’s is one of the oldest parishes in the Metropolis and exists now, not as an active parish, but as a historic site with a special relationship to Holy Trinity Church. It opens only for its annual winter Feast Day and a summer picnic. St. Anthony’s is located at 424 Miller Ave, Clairton, PA 15025.

[Jan 23] New Ministry! “Playtime & Parea”

Holy Trinity Church is pleased to announce the addition of a new ministry: “Playtime & Parea”! It is a fun, faith-based playgroup for little ones (ages 0 to 4) and parents (or caregivers) to connect, make new friends, and grow together in the love of Christ. Meets twice a month on Thursdays from 10:00am until 11:30am in the Fireside Room beginning on January 23. For information, contact [email protected]. (“Parea” is Greek for “a group of friends who gather together to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the everyday joys of life”)

[Jan 26] Vasilopita Celebration

On Sunday, January 26, our Holy Trinity Philoptochos will host its annual Vasilopita Celebration (normally held in early January but delayed due to scheduling conflicts this year). A tray will be passed at the end of the Divine Liturgy with proceeds from it and the Vasilopita Celebration going to the Saint Basil Academy in Garrison, New York, an educational and philanthropic institution of the Archdiocese. Immediately following the Divine Liturgy, Philoptochos and Parish Council will sponsor a sit-down breakfast in the Grand Room. Free-will offerings will be accepted to benefit St. Basil’s Academy.

[Mar 1] Second Annual McCandless Crossing Chocolate Walk Benefiting NHCO

On Saturday March 1, from 12:00pm until 6:00pm, participating McCandless Crossing businesses will offer specialty chocolates to ticketed guests for a relaxing day full of shopping and treats. The delicious fun starts at Fairfield Inn & Suites, where participants will get a tote bag for their goodies before starting their sweet stroll. All proceeds benefit North Hills Community Outreach. Early bird pricing of $30 per person expires on January 17, so purchase your tickets today at https://www.nhco.org/chocolate/p/ticket

Missing Books Needed!!

Our St. Spyridon Lending Library is missing many of its beloved books. Many of our books are irreplaceable so we need you to please look around your homes/cars for any lost books to be returned. Letters are being sent out to families with outstanding book returns. If you are unable to find the missing books, please see Connee Bistolas or Nicole Steiner to make a payment towards the purchase of a new replacement book. Our library is unable to have any guests until all returns are made. For questions or clarifications, please contact Connee or Nicole during Hospitality Hour.

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!

Pleasant Valley Homeless Shelter Dinners - New Procedure

Over the years, our church has been a generous partner to the Pleasant Valley shelter, by taking part in their large program to feed their homeless residents on a daily basis!  This year, the shelter has automated their scheduling of volunteers for this.  They no longer provide us with dates for which we are responsible, but rather they have an online signup tool for individual volunteers to pick a date and register themselves.  The schedule is open to June at this point and can be found on their website: https://ncm.corsizio.com/portal/ncm

Please consider signing up as soon as you are able; there are even available remaining dates in this month! As before, here is the expectation when you sign up:

• Prepare and deliver a meal that can feed at least 30 men.
• Arrive between 7:00pm- 7:30pm.
• You are always welcome to stay and serve or to drop off the food if serving is not an option. You can also bring family, friends, colleagues, etc.
• Be aware of nut allergies. Also try to stay away from pork.
• You can warm up and prepare food in the kitchen on site.
• If you have additional questions, please call 412-323-1163.

If you are interested but need help, please see Mike Kritiotis after Divine Liturgy today and he will assist you in signing up. Thank you!  

Snow Cancellations – Where to Check

Please keep in mind over the winter months that there are a number of options to hear or read about event or service cancellations in the case of snow or inclement weather on the Holy Trinity "Snow Line." First stop: Check our website at www.HolyTrinityPgh.org. To hear by phone, call the church office (412-366-8700) then press option #7 and listen for a recorded weather cancellation announcement. To get updates by computer or smartphone, there are three options: 1) watch the parish email list for email announcements; 2) check the front page of our website, www.HolyTrinityPgh.org; or 3) friend us on Facebook at Facebook.com/holytrinitypgh. Finally, to get information by radio or television, watch the KDKA Storm Center, as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is registered there.

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. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian, an inquirer to the faith or a first-time guest in an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us and thankful for the opportunity to share and bear witness to this ancient and timeless Faith. 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: January 19; Anthony Balouris (3 years)