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THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, July 28th
5th Sunday of Matthew
St. Irene Chrysovalantou
8:15am Orthros
9:30am Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral
11am Divine Liturgy at the Neohoriton Chapel
Thursday, August 1st
Fasting Begins for the Falling Asleep of the Virgin Mary
This is a Fast where no meat, dairy or fish products are permissible
6pm Paraklesis
Friday, August 2nd
6pm Paraklesis
Saturday, August 3rd
6 pm Great Vespers
Since the Stewardship Budget for 2024 Stewardship year is 4.5% more than 2023 Stewardship year, we are hoping you consider those factors and add your generosity in consideration accordingly. In fact, we are looking for the average pledge to be around $1,300 for the year. At this time for 5/29/24 we have 341 parish families that have pledged and contributed a total of $329,951 in Stewardship pledges. Also, the Parish Council discussed and decided for the Leadership Stewards to have recognized contributions starting from $2,200 and up. To go online for your stewardship please use this link. https://tinyurl.com/Htgocsship
Please fill out a stewardship card that is located in the Narthex and bring it to the office if you don’t go online. May the blessings of the Lord always be with all of you and with our families keeping us all safe, healthy, and spiritually strong. Thank you for generously supporting the Cathedral.
Bookstore news: The Bookstore is open on Sundays after Church. There are many inspirational books, holy icons, and other items that you may wish to buy for your home or give as gifts. NEW ITEMS in the bookstore like “Ascetics in the World” vol. 1 & vol. 2. waiting for you to come and see!! Also, lots of wonderful children’s books on display and books for Adults. They will also be selling the Philoptochos Aprons if you wish to buy one. Please come by and check it out
MUSICAL ARTS FESTIVAL GOMOP-ALOOZA on Saturday, August 17th at St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic St. NE, Warren, Ohio. Our Metropolitan Savas invites you to this First Annual Event. Fun for all the family! They will have 2 music stages, Karaoke singing, and Arts & Crafts Exhibits. They are look for Adults and Children to participate. All the proceeds to benefit the GOMoP Youth & Young Adult Ministries. The coordinator from our Community is Connie Kokos. If interested in going, please contact her at cgkokos1495@comcast.net.
Philoptochos is collecting supplies for the Crestview School located in Carlisle over the summer months. Supplies needed are dry erasers, pencils, individually wrapped snacks, and girls and boys underwear size 6-8. Girls tights are needed as well. Gift cards are welcome. Any cash donations will be used for purchasing Walmart or Office Supplies gift cards. There is a table set up in the hall for donations. Thank you.
2024 Christmas Musical
We are pleased to announce that our 2024 Christmas Musical is “An Orthodox Christmas Carol.” This year’s show is a Greek Orthodox adaption of the classic tale by Charles Dickens. This story is one of redemption and the spirit of Christmas told through song, dance, narration and dialogue. Our show is open to anyone ages 2-adult who would like to participate. Rehearsal is today following Communion in the Philoptochos Room. Please see attached flyer for more details.
Hellenic Fun Days Adventure will be held on August 12th – 13th from 9:30am to 2pm. On August 14th we hope to go on a half day outing with the children. We ask that all children 5 years old to please join us. We will have a unique opportunity of adventure on our Christian Greek backgrounds in the Church facilities from 9:30am to 2pm. Also, we are planning to go on a field trip to Lake Tobias on Wednesday. Please register in the Church Hall. We especially need to know those joining us on the Field Trip since we need to give a specific number of children and adults who will participate for the transportation there. Please don’t miss this adventure.
Our Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament will be held on October 6th at the Carlisle Barracks Golf Course. See a comittee member for Prize Sponsorships, Hole Sponsorships or to sign up your foursome. In its 22nd year, the Holy Trinity Fall Classic Golf Outing allows the youth of our community to attend Orthodox Christian Summer Camps where our youth can learn and experience their faith through education, recreation, worship, fellowship and fun in an Orthodox Christian environment. Thank you to Nik Sgagias and NAICIR who is our 2024 Tournament Sponsor.
We would like to thank Professor Dr. Peter Schadler for teaching the last four Sundays a mini-course on Orthodoxy Christianity after Church. The topics were very interesting and those who participated enjoyed his talks. Thank you once more for your informative presentations.
Activities in August:
. Philoptochos Board Meeting on Thursday, August 8th at 7pm in the Philoptochos room.
2. Divine Liturgy in Chambersburg on Saturday, August 10th at 9am.
3. Eastern Youth Paraklesis on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:30pm at our Holy Trinity Cathedral. The Paraklesis will be done the way it is chanted at Camp. Fellowship to follow in the hall.
4. Great Vespers for Panagia on Wednesday, August 14th at 6pm at the Neohoriton Chapel.
5. Philoptochos Meeting for all members on Tuesday, August 27th at 7pm in the Philoptochos room. All members are asked to attend. We will discuss the upcoming year with its events.
Olympic Flames Instructors Needed
We are looking for 2-4 individuals to teach our Olympic Flames Beg/Intermediate and Junior Dance groups for the 2024/2025 dance season. Persons interested should have knowledge of and experience with various types of Greek folk dance. Prior teaching experience is a plus but not necessary. Teachers must be available 1-2 Tuesdays a month from 7-8pm and on at least one Sunday. (after Sunday School) Practices will begin in October and run through May (no practices in December). These are paid positions. Persons hired must submit or apply for PA Clearances from the FBI, State Police and Department of Human Services. In addition, all instructors will need to submit to a background check as required by the Archdiocese and complete yearly Youth Safety training. Anyone interested please contact Ann Ariano at 717-379-6350 or annariano@pa.net.
YAL PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE to be held on October 18th – 20th, 2024. This is for ages 18-35. You reconnect with old friends and also make new ones. Registration will open on August 1st. please use the link below to see all the information or go online at YAL PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE 2024.
2024 YAL Conference - Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Youth & Young Adult Ministries - Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Youth & Young Adult Ministries (goarch.org)
THIS WEEK'S ATTACHMENTS
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Lord's Voice
Foni Kyriou
2024 Christmas Musical Flyer
Names for Paraklesis Form
Metropolis Newsletter - August
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