Announcements

HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

RALEIGH, NC

SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023

Sunday of Orthodoxy

ORTHROS 8:30 a.m. – DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 a.m.

 

 

Altar Boy Team on Duty: Saint John Chrysostom

New members or visitors, please stop by the Welcome Table across from the candlestand.

Orthros and The Divine Liturgy are broadcast live online each week.

 

Spring General Assembly this Sunday, March 5

Please make every effort to attend this Sunday’s General Assembly

following the Divine Liturgy in our Fellowship Hall.

Light refreshments will be provided. We will be reviewing a summary from last year’s budget as well as hearing a report from our Stewardship chairperson.

We will also have a Capital Campaign report as well as a Greek Festival report.

We want good representation.

Please make sure you fill out a 2023 Stewardship form in order to be in good standing.

May God continue to guide our steps to every good work.

 

1^st Salutation to the Theotokos

Join us this Friday, March 3 at 6:30pm in order to be strengthened

by the intercessions of Panagia and for protection from the demons’ darts.

 

Final Saturday of the Souls Liturgy

We will be remembering and honoring our beloved dead one more time this

Saturday, March 4 at 9am (no Orthros).

 

Sunday of Orthodoxy – Children Bring Your Favorite Icon

This Sunday, March 5 we will be celebrating the restoration of the holy icons back into the Church

after 100 years of darkness.

Parents, don’t forget we will be having a huge procession after the Liturgy

with our children carrying their favorite icon.

 

Great Vespers at All Saints on Saturday, March 4

Fr David Winn invites us to celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy Great Vespers at All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 520 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC.

As a part of the celebration, they will serve Great Vespers on Saturday, March 4^th, at 5:30pm.  Afterwards, All Saints will host a Lenten supper as a further celebration of the triumph of Orthodoxy and of our unity in Christ.

 

Lenten Lecture Series #2 – March 7

Speaker: Fr. Paul Patitsas

Subject: “Enemies”

Time: 7:00pm  Zoom

Enemies!  Who needs ‘em? How do we deal with those who we may feel work against us?  How do we love them?  What can they teach us? Let’s “take the gloves off” and confront this difficult topic as we enter Great Lent.  Father Paul Patitsas has been the Proistamenos of St Nicholas Church in Troy, Michigan since April 2020 and before that he and his family served as missionaries in the South Pacific, stationed in New Zealand.  He loves to tell a good story and he’s been good friends with Fr. Paul Christy since 1984!

 

Welcome Cardinal Gibbons Students and Parents this Sunday

Mr. Mark De LaRosa is Co-Chair of the Theology Department & Sophomore Theology Educator at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, NC.  His sophomore students are learning about Orthodoxy and attending Liturgy with us this Sunday.  Please welcome them and their parents to our church!

 

GOYA

We will have Oratorical practice and drafting on March 11 between 3pm – 4pm in the Library.

Afterwards, between 4pm – 5:30pm, Goya will celebrate fun and fellowship

in the hall with snacks provided.

 

Almsgiving Baskets for St John the Merciful

Almsgiving is a fancy word for loving our neighbor. It provides for others who are poor and in need of our help. Let’s join Angels, Hope and Joy & STJM in this Lenten journey and help create an Almsgiving basket for Saint John the Merciful family. If you would like to sponsor a basket please see the sign up link below.

We ask that all completed baskets be dropped off at the church (a table will be set up in the fellowship hall)

by Tuesday, March 21^st.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Francesca [email protected]), Anna([email protected]) or Deacon([email protected]).

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CA8A929A7FB6-ahjand1

 

Christians Caring for Creation Ministry

The website for the plant sale to benefit our church is now open:
You can order online at
 htgoc-ccc.square.site
Please place your orders.

As soon as possible so that we can minimize substitutions.
You can also order with cash or check in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, April 23 in the Multipurpose Room (12:15-1:00pm):

The Pharmacy from God, Herb Workshop, and the last day to order plants
Saturday, April 29 (10am-2pm)

Plant pickup
Sunday, April 30

Pick up remaining plants immediately after Divine Liturgy

 

Philoptochos News
It was wonderful to see so many of you attend our meeting last Sunday. We had an excellent speaker that educated us and provided tools regarding Stop Bullying Now. Thank you, Christine Kushner, the chair of our Speaker and Women’s Health committee.

Wednesday March 15 Philoptochos will host our meal following the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. Our guest speaker will be Father Gregory Waynick. Please bring a dish to share with our parish. Thank you in advance.

Sunday March 19 will be our General meeting. More information to follow.

Stephanie Starr will chair our Election committee, which consists of she, Helen Perros and Helen McCallum.

Active members in good standing, meaning those that have paid Philoptochos stewardship and Parish stewardship and attended meetings may consider. Feel free to contact Stephanie with any questions.

We are blessed to have such a beautiful sisterhood.

Agape,

Lekita

 

AHEPA Sponsoring Greek Independence Day – March 26

Dear Holy Trinity Community, Greek Independence Day, March 25^th is fast approaching.  AHEPA will be celebrating this day on Sunday, March 26^th after church.  In remembrance of this day, AHEPA will have a new program by our Greek School and a short performance by our young members from our Hellenic Dance Group.  In addition, we will be serving a Lenten luncheon.  The adult lunch will include: the main course of broiled fish, Greek style green beans, a salad, rolls, a dessert, and coffee/tea/water. The advance adult ticket’s purchase (3/05 through 3/19) will be reduced by 20%, $20.00 each ($25.00 for the day of the event).

The kid’s lunch will have fish-sticks, fries, a salad, rolls, a dessert, and coffee/tea/water.  The advance kid’s ticket (12 and under) will be $6.00 each ($8.00 for the day of the event).  PLEASE help us out and purchase your tickets early.  We need to estimate how many meals to prepare.  In advance of your support, AHEPA wants to say “Thank You” for helping us in honoring our Greek heritage.

 

The Bereavement Committee

The bereavement committee, which is a subcommittee of the Ladies Philoptochos

Society, extends an invitation for parishioners to find out more about the services we

offer to our parish families and how you might become involved in our outreach. If you

would like more information regarding our committee functions and responsibilities,

please contact Sophia Pappas, 919.606.9432 or by email: [email protected].

 

Three Hierarchs Library

Have you visited our Church Library?

We have many books that will help us on our spiritual journey during this Great Lenten period.  We have books inspirational, devotional, informative and biographies of some amazing people, heroes of our faith and much more.

Directions for checking out books are in the Library.  Browse or use the card catalogue to find a book on a subject that interests you.   Contact Helen McCallum if you need help.

 

Missions – Coin Boxes

Sunday School students received a coin box on Forgiveness Sunday. (There are extras at the candle stand.) Funds raised through the coin boxes will assist the further growth of ministries that support the reach of Christ’s Church around our world. We’ve asked that the students take them home, place a monetary gift in them each day, and pray for their brothers and sisters serving Christ’s Church around the world in mission countries. Coin boxes can be returned to the candle stand at any of the services during Holy Week.

For questions, please contact Melissa Maurides at [email protected].

 

Holy Trinity Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by our parish families are available for High School Seniors, College and Graduate students. The application for this year is available on holytrinityraleigh.org under the Resources tab. Applications must be completed and submitted by March 26. Questions about the application can be sent to [email protected]

Best wishes to all our students!

 

St Anthony’s Group
- This past Saturday, the St. Anthony’s Group hosted a Lenten Retreat lead by Kabee Kokenes from St. Nektarios – Charlotte.  We had a good turnout from the community.  We were reminded that how Fasting is a positive period. Great fellowship time with all.

- On Tuesday, March 7^th:  The St. Anthony’s Group will begin hosting a monthly spaghetti luncheon at 12:30pm in Parish Hall,  After lunch, we will have a presentation on “How Foods affect Medications.  These monthly luncheons and programs are open to the whole community.

- On Saturday, March 18^th:  The St. Anthony’s Group will be hosting a cross-generational round table discussion.   This discussion is intended to share experiences/routines and understanding with each generation to continue healthy fellowship.  The whole community is invited.  A Lenten Lunch will be provided. 

- If you are interested in attending April 29^th’s musical “All Shook Up” at 2pm in the Temple Theater (Sanford, NC) “All Shook Up!” at 2pm. Please contact [email protected] or 919-810-2903 no later than prior to March 27^th for more information.  The group rate is $27 per person.

- On Tuesday, April 4^th at 12:30pm in Parish Hall -  Spaghetti Luncheon at 12:30pm.  The whole community is invited.

- On Saturday, April 8^th at 1:30pm in Parish Hall – Chair exercises.

- On Friday, April 21^st at 7:00pm, there is a Jazz Trio concert at Meredith College’s Carswell Auditorium – Free admission. Please contact Toula by April 18^th if you are interested in attending.

On Saturday, April 29^th: Temple Theater’s (Sanford, NC) “All Shook Up!” at 2pm.

If interested, please contact [email protected] or 919-810-2903 prior to March 27^th for more information.

 

Crochet for a Cause Ministry

Our first session was AWESOME! We had nine people of various skill levels join in the fellowship of crocheting. The two hours flew, and we are looking forward to the next gathering which is Friday, March 10^th from 10 to 12pm in the Three Hierarchs library.

All are welcome.

 

Oratorical Festival – March 25

The Local St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival will be held on Saturday March 25^th at 1pm in the Church Sanctuary.  We encourage all students in 7^th through 12^th grade to participate. The list of topics has been distributed through the Sunday School classrooms. If you have questions please contact Shae at [email protected]

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive -May 6

SAVE THE DATE:  Holy Trinity will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, May 6^th from 10:00am-2:30pm.  You can sign up to be a donor by visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling

1-800-RED-CROSS.  Use sponsor code HTGO.  For questions, assistance with sign up

or to volunteer, please contact Zoe Pusic at [email protected]

or 646-591-5132.  Thank you for helping us save lives!

 

 

UPCOMING SERVICES

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023

1^ST SALUTATION TO THE THEOTOKOS

6:30 P.M.

(LIVE BROADCAST BEGINS AT 6:25 P.M.)

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

3^RD SATURDAY OF THE SOULS

9:00 A.M.

(LIVE BROADCAST BEGINS AT 8:55 A.M.)

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023

SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY

ORTHROS 8:30 A.M.

DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 A.M.

(LIVE BROADCAST BEGINS AT 8:25 A.M.)

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023

2^ND PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY

6:00 P.M.

(LIVE BROADCAST BEGINS AT 5:55 P.M.)

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023

2^ND SALUTATION TO THE THEOTOKOS

6:30 P.M.

(LIVE BROADCAST BEGINS AT 6:25 P.M.)

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023

SUNDAY OF ST. GREGORY PALAMAS

ORTHROS 8:30 A.M.

DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 A.M.