Our church services for March 16 through April 4 including Holy Week

February 19th, 2010

Wednesday, March 17 – Presanctified Liturgy here at Holy Trinity at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 19 – The entire Akathist Hymn here at Holy Trinity at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 20 – Great Vespers at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 21 – 5th Sunday in Lent commemorating St. Mary of Egypt. Orthros begins at 8:45 a.m. and the Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, March 22 – Compline Service at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 24 – Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation at 6:30 p.m.

Thurs., March 25 – Feast of the Annunciation – Orthros at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 27 – Saturday of Lazarus – Orthros at 9:00 a.m. and the Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00 a.m.

Great Vespers at 5:30 p.m.

Holy Week Calendar of Services

Sunday, March 28th – Palm Sunday Orthros at 8:45 a.m. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.
(At 12:00 noon we will have a Fish Luncheon to benefit St. John’s Monastery)
Service of the Bridegroom will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Monday, March 29th – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at 10:00 a.m.
Service of the Bridegroom at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Tuesday, March 30th – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at 10:00 a.m.
Service of the Bridegroom at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Wednesday, March 31st – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at 10:00 a.m.
Holy Unction at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Thursday, April 1st – Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil at 8:00 a.m. and the Passion of Christ/The Twelve Gospel Lessons at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Friday, April 2nd – The Royal Hours at 10:00 a.m.; the Descent from the Cross at 3:00 p.m.; and The Lamentations at 7:00 p.m.

Great and Holy Saturday, April 3rd – Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil at 10:00 a.m.; Vigil of Pascha at 11:00 a.m.; Anastasis/Resurrection Service at Midnight. Easter refreshments will follow the Divine Liturgy.

Great and Holy Pascha Sunday, April 4th – Agape Service at 11:00 a.m. followed by the children’s Easter Egg Hunt

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Holy Trinity Foundation Scholarships Available

January 20th, 2010

Holy Trinity Scholarship Foundation News

Applications for the 2010 Holy Trinity Scholarship Foundation and Holy Trinity Philoptochos scholarships are now available. The application form can be downloaded from our church web site at www.goholytrinity.org or a copy can be obtained from the church office. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2010.

The Holy Trinity Scholarship Foundation would also like to take this opportunity to describe the parish’s scholarship program and the activities of the foundation. The current foundation was established in 2005 to oversee the scholarship program on behalf of the parish. The foundation is responsible to the Parish Council and a member of the Parish Council is also assigned to the foundation each year. The current members of the foundation are John Anasis, John Coutsobos, Chris Dulis, John Lampros, Nick Mallos, Christina Marneris, and Chris Stoumbos. The foundation operates in accordance with a set of written bylaws and operating procedures.

The scholarship program at Holy Trinity is based on bequests made by individuals and families so that scholarships can be sponsored in memory of their loved ones. Currently, the following bequests comprise the parish’s scholarship endowment:

The Carlene and George Sakelaris Memorial Fund
The Hrestu Memorial Fund
The James Mallos Memorial Fund
The Jerry and Mary Martin Scholarship Fund
The Lampros Educational Fund
The Mary Dussias Memorial Fund
The Penny Manuel Memorial Fund

These scholarship funds are currently invested with Wachovia Investments which professionally manages them. The proceeds from these investments are used to fund our annual scholarship awards. The Parish Council has also been very supportive of the scholarship program. This has included providing $1000 each year to sponsor additional scholarships.

In addition, the foundation works closely with the Philoptochos Scholarship Program. Both programs use a common form so our students only have to submit a single application. The foundation and Philoptochos then coordinate so that we are able to help the maximum number of students possible.

The Holy Trinity Scholarship Program has been a great success. The foundation thanks the entire parish for your support of the program and, most importantly, your support for our young people. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship program or would be interested in serving on the foundation, please contact any of our members. Thank you.

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Philoptochos Philanthropy Committee invites grant proposals

January 11th, 2010

The Philoptochos Philanthropy Committee invites members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral to recommend worthy local, national and international charitable organizations for grant consideration.

Members should complete the Request for Consideration form which may be downloaded from our Our Community/Forms webpage
(www.goholytrinity.org/pdf/request_for_consideration.pdf).

Request for Consideration forms are also available in our office.

Completed forms should then be returned to the church office by January 31, 2010.

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Home Bible Study Fellowship Network at Holy Trinity Cathedral

October 21st, 2009

We are pleased to announce the resumption of our Home Bible Study Network at Holy Trinity! Each Home Bible Study Fellowship will be meeting once or twice a month during the months of September-December. During this time, the Home Bible Study Fellowships will be reading and discussing two books of the Bible: the Gospel of St. Mark, and the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. Each Fellowship will be led by a lay facilitator, and the clergy will be circulating among the Home Bible Study Fellowships to answer questions and offer support. This promises to be a wonderful opportunity for members of our community to come together to read the Bible and understand its meaning in a deeper way, as well as strengthening bonds of friendship and support.

We encourage you to attend the Home Bible Study Fellowship in your neighborhood. Please call the facilitator of the Home Bible Study Fellowship you wish to attend to RSVP, so that he or she will know how many to expect.

Northwest Portland
Location: Lampros Home
13542 NW Countryview Way (503) 645-3136
Meeting Dates: TBA.

Northeast Portland
Location: Alternating between Ossey and Gjinos/Hieronymus homes
Ossey Home: 4431 NE Alameda Drive (503) 282-6219
Gjinos/Hieronymus Home: 1506 NE Siskiyou Street (503) 282-9265
Meeting Dates:March 17 Ossey’s; April 14 Leigh Ann’s;
May 12 Ossey’s; June 16 Leigh Ann’s; July 14 Ossey’s

Southwest Portland
Location: Alternating between Lingas and Triantafillou homes
Lingas home: 5260 SW Humphrey Blvd. (503) 292-0451
Triantafillou home: 4133 SW 41st Place (503) 234-8948
Meeting Dates: Call for dates

Southeast Portland
Location: Murdoch home
5735 SE 23rd Avenue (503) 239-6862
Meeting Dates: TBA.

Lake Oswego
Location: varies; call Sophia Kondoleon (503) 635-5652, or Christine Rulli (503) 635-4743 for details.
Meeting Dates: TBA.

Vancouver
Location: Vertopoulos home
18616 SE 14th Circle, Vancouver (360) 883-6438
Meeting Dates: 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings:
Feb. 11th and 25th; March 11th and 25th..

Fr. John Angelis will lead a Bible Study group on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in our Conference Room. This group is open to all, but especially to those who are unable to attend our evening study groups.

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Youth Ministries 2010 Calendar

October 5th, 2009

Youth Ministries 2010
Calendar Update

HOPE (ages 5-7)/JOY (ages 8-10)

April 2, 12-3 HOPE & JOY Holy Friday Retreat

April 4, after Sunday Morning Service: Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday School

March 27 Sunday School Saturday of Lazarus Family Pancake Breakfast & Palm Tying

May 22 End-of-Year Sunday School Party

June 13 Sunday School Graduation

Vacation Church School: June 21 – June 25

Camp Angelos Youth Camp: Aug. 8 – Aug. 13

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