PALM SUNDAY, April 5th 8:15 am Orthros/9:30am Divine Liturgy Second Tray today for the flowers of the Epitaphio. Please give generously. Tsourekia and Loukoumades Sale/Luncheon 7pm Service of Bridegroom
HOLY MONDAY, April 6th 8:15am Presanctified Divine Liturgy 7pm Service of Bridegroom
HOLY TUESDAY, April 7th 8:15am Presanctified Divine Liturgy 7pm Service of Bridegroom (includes Hymn of Kassiani)
HOLY WEDNESDAY, April 8th 8:15am Presanctified Divine Liturgy / 4pm Holy Unction 7pm Service of the Last Supper
HOLY THURSDAY, April 9th 8:15am-10am The Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 6:30pm The Holy Passion Service
HOLY FRIDAY, April 10th 9am Royal Hours 11am Holy Friday Retreat / 3pm Apokathelosis 7pm “Sweet Sorrow” Lamentations (Epitaphios)
HOLY SATURDAY, April 11th 9am Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil Holy Communion will be given at this service. 11pm The Vigil & Feast of Holy and Great Pascha with Liturgy.
GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA - Sunday, April 12th 11am Children’s Egg Hunt 11:30am Agape Service (Gospel read in different languages- readers wanted ) FAST-FREE WEEK
2026 STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
As we move out of 2025 and into 2026, I would like to reflect on our Stewardship program. Our final income for 2025 was approximately $540,000. This was the highest amount achieved by our Stewardship program and we greatly appreciate our community’s efforts to support our Cathedral. The 2025 results closed the gap with our budget of $565,000 and we continue to strive to fully meet our Church budget via the Stewardship program without needing to borrow from the Festival proceeds which are intended for capital projects.
You have received your 2026 Stewardship packet in mid-November which provides the information necessary to complete your 2026 Stewardship pledge. If you have completed your pledge, I thank you. If you have not completed your pledge, please do so as soon as possible so that our finance committee can plan accordingly. As you make your pledge, please consider the following:
The AVERAGE annual contribution needed to meet our budget obligation is $1,440 ($120/mo.)
Please keep in mind this monthly amount is less than what most people pay for cell phone or cable service each year.
The Leadership Stewardship contribution is $2,300 and above
Regular contributions (i.e. weekly/monthly) are preferred as they help sustain the monthly operating costs of our Cathedral.
Consider increasing your previous year commitment by 6+% in line with the increased operating expenses of our Cathedral.
The Church should be our priority for financial charitable contributions to support the numerous programs of our community. We have an active, vibrant community that will continue to grow and flourish with your continued support. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked - Luke 12:48
2026 FESTIVAL SAVE THE DATE - May 15, 16, 17, 2026 - OPA!Our Annual PA Greek Fest will be held the weekend of May 15th in 2026. Please save the weekend and keep it free from other activities so you are available to help. In particular, we need you to take off on Friday, so we have enough help on the first day. Free Shuttle service from Highmark on Center Street. Baking Dates: Moussaka 3/18, Koulourakia 3/21 & 3/25, Kourambiethes 5/2.
PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON will be held TODAY Sunday, April 5th in the Church Hall. Adult tickets are $20 and children’s tickets are $10. Take outs are available. Tickets on sale in hall.
GOYA Loukoumades Sale today after Church in Hall. Please support our GOYANS.
Philoptochos Tsoureki Sale The cost is $20. Please see the table in the Hall.
Easter Decorated Candles are being sold in the Bookstore. Please see the lovely collection.
Alumni dance group is back! We’re excited to reconnect and bring the energy back to this year's festival! If you’re interested in joining or want more details, please contact Maria Shay at (717) 601-6907 or Ann Ariano at (717) 379-6350. All alumni are welcome!!
Please see the scholarships that are on the ledge by the office. Please check the deadlines. Scholarship Sundayis June 7th. A new scholarship is on the ledge by the Philoptochos. Please check it out.
Upcoming Events
Sts. Joachim & Anna Gathering on Tuesday, April 14th at 11am.
Washington DC day trip with the Seniors on Thursday, April 16th.
GOYA gatheringat the Church on Tuesday, April 21stat 6pm. Special guest speaker will discuss "Decision Making Skills-Healthy Boundaries & Relationships”. ALL GOYAns PLEASE ATTEND.
Holy Trinity Nameday Celebration will be held on Pentecost Sunday evening on Sunday, May 31st at the West Shore Country Club.
Holy Friday Retreat for children of all ages will be held this Holy Friday, April 10th beginning at 11am. We also would like our GOYANS to come to the Royal Hours Service at 9am to help with the readings. We ask that all the children coming to these events to please be properly dressed. No shorts please.
Greek Culture Children's Book Fundraiser for the Olympic Flames Discover the magic of Greek culture, traditions, and language with this exclusive collection of children's books by Anna Prokos. Each story is crafted to inspire and educate, bringing Greek heritage to life for young readers. These books ensure culture is passed on to the next generation. The Olympic Flames will be taking orders/selling these beautiful hard cover books that have been signed by the author. These books make great gifts and keepsakes for your children, grandchildren and godchildren. Your purchase helps support the Olympic Flames as we will receive a portion of each sale. Please see attached flyer, book descriptions and order form. Additional order forms & sample books will be available at our table in Coffee Hour. (Pay by cash, check or Venmo)
Oratorical Festival topicsare attached to the January Source and also with this ann. page on the email. Please encourage your children to participate. Every year we always have a nice number of children participating and winning. Our local Oratorical Festival will be held on Sunday, April 19th.
Philoptochos stewardship dues are now accepted in the Hall. We ask that you give $30 or more towards the Philoptochos.
Please see the scholarships that are on the ledge by the office. Please check the deadlines. Scholarship Sundayis June 7th. A new scholarship is on the ledge by the Philoptochos. Please check it out.
Some information was missing where to respond from the April Source concerning the Philoptochos Scholarship: St. Catherine’s Philoptochos Scholarship:One (1) $800 scholarship will be awarded annually to afemale graduating high school seniorwho is a member of theHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral community of Camp Hill, PA. We are seeking an applicant who has a strong vision for volunteering and a genuine determination to help others. Please contact Dee Pandelaras at chris1dee@yahoo.com; Phone-(717)991-3680. Deadline is May 15th, 2026.
Those wishing to read the Gospel in a different language this Pascha Sunday, April 12th, please speak with Fr. Michael.
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL will be held this year from Sunday, June 7th – Wednesday, June 10th from 5:30pm-8pm. Look for more news soon.
Pilgrimage to Greece and Mt. Athos. We will visit many holy shrines and sites. We also will be visiting Mt. Athos with the men. The trip will begin on June 12th being picked up at the Venizelos Airport in Athens. Then after ten days on June 22nd we will be dropped off at the airport again in Athens. You will be responsible to get to Greece and leave from Greece on your own and whenever you wish. Though, I would expect you to be at the airport on Friday morning, June 12th, at 10am. I will only be responsible for the trip in Greece. In order to go,you must give the initial down payment, which will be $1,000 by the end of February to reserve your seat and the final $1000 by the end of March. We hope to have 40 persons participating. This is first-come, first-serve. The cost for the trip will be $2,000 for an eleven-day trip. We will be staying in first class Hotels, including daily breakfast and dinner. Please make your check(s) payable to Holy Trinity Cathedral and in the memo put “Pilgrimage to Greece”. Also, since this is a pilgrimage, our attire must reflect this. For men especially in Mt. Athos, please wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts. For the women please also dress appropriately for the different Shrines/Monasteries that we will visit. Ladies, please refrain from pants, shorts, & sleeveless dresses and blouses. If you are interested, please text or email Fr. Michael frmichael@holytrinityhbg.org. or 717-818-1160. More info to come.
ARCHDIOCESE CLERGY-LAITY Those interested in volunteering or learning more about the upcoming Clergy-Laity in Cleveland please see the attachments with the email. They need help in all areas of the Clergy-Laity. With your vital role it will be an overall success of this important gathering. Since this is in our own Pittsburgh Metropolis, we all should try to help by volunteering or donating.
Holy Thursday Evening .An all-night Vigilwill take place beginning directly after the Holy Passion 12 Gospels service on Thursday, April 9th. Scripture will be read continuously throughout the night as we keep vigil of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross. All are welcome to attend even if you do not wish to read, and you may arrive at any time and stay for any length of time. The vigil will end at approximately 7am on Holy Friday morning. The church will remain locked throughout the night so please text or call Renee Arambiges (571-275-1549) or Mary Wallenmeyer (717-574-3302) when you arrive, and someone will open the door. Please let Mary in the office know what time you are interested in reading. Readers will be scheduled for 30 minute-slots starting at the end of the service and ending with a 6:30am time slot.
Easter Donations:Please see attached flyer for Easter Donations that you may wish to offer. All types of donations are needed, especially for the Epitaphios flowers.
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