Weekly Announcements

 

 

 

 

 

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
Sunday, May 3rd
Sunday of the Paralytic
8:15am  Orthros
9:30am  Divine Liturgy
Dance Practice
 
Tuesday, May 5th
St. Irene the Great Martyr
8:15am  Orthros
9am  Divine Liturgy
9am  Festival:   Making Baklava
 
Wednesday, May 6th
5:30pm-7pm  Greek School
7pm  Dance Practice
7:30pm  Bible Class
 
Friday, May 8th
11am  Bible Class
7pm  John Harbilas GOYA Book Club
 
Saturday, May 9th
9am  Festival – Making Baklava
6pm  Vespers
 
 6-month Memorial for John Timothy Stevens Jr. with Flowers and Coffee Hour
on behalf of his mother, Spiridoula Paparounis and family.
May his memory be eternal.


 
 
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. 

  • 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: Baklava 5/5 & 5/9. Next week before the Festival, many volunteers are needed to help pack the pastries and also men to volunteer to help with the heavy lifting. 

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!!

LAST CALL - Pilgrimage to Greece and Mt. Athos.  We will visit many holy shrines and sites. We also will be visiting Mt. Athos  with the men. We will have a boat tour around Mt. Athos with all participants. The trip will begin on June 12th, being picked up at Venizelos Airport in Athens at 10am.   Then after ten days on June 22nd, we will be dropped off at the airport again in Athens at 10am. The total cost for the trip is $2000 per person.  You will be responsible to get to Greece and leave from Greece on your own and whenever you wish. I  will only be responsible for the trip in Greece. Also, since this is a pilgrimage, our attire must reflect this.  For men please wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts.    Ladies, please wear skirts below your knees, and blouses with sleeves.  If you are interested, please text or email Fr. Michael at frmichael@holytrinityhbg.org  or 717-818-1160.
 

Upcoming Events

  • John Harbilas GOYA Book Club will be held this Friday, May 8th at 7pm.  We are studying the book “The Way of the Pilgrim”.  We are studying Chapter 2. All GOYAns are invited to join.
  • All Night Vigil for the Closing of the Pascha Feastday on Tuesday, May 19th at 9pm till 1:30am.  This is the entire Easter Service ending with the Divine Liturgy.
  • Agape Group will meet on Saturday, May 30th at 11am. Children from 0-4 please come.
  • On Saturday, May 30th we will have a Nameday Vespers inviting all the neighboring Churches in our area.  A reception will follow in the Hall given by our Philoptochos.
  • Holy Trinity Nameday Celebration will be held on Pentecost Sunday evening on Sunday, May 31st at the West Shore Country Club.  Please get your tickets. A table in the Hall after Liturgy is receiving your reservation. High School Graduates will also be honored that evening.

 

Philoptochos stewardship dues are now accepted in the Hall. We ask that you give $30 or more towards the Philoptochos.

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. 

Graduation Sunday will be held on Sunday, June 7th, 2026.   All High School Graduates and College/University Graduates will be honored, and scholarships will also be awarded that day.  Please attend.
 
Graduates please don’t forget to fill out the graduation form that is located on the ledge outside the office and/or in the Source (May page 35). This information will be used to make the booklet that we will give out on Graduation Sunday, June 7th congratulating all of our graduates. Also please include a picture.  Deadline to submit information and picture is May 12th.
 
Nameday Feastday Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 31st.
Please plan to attend this special event at the West Shore Country Club starting at 5pm.  Invitation have been mailed. Our honorees this year will be Stephanie & Billy Kaldes, Nick & Karol Mallios, and Mrs. Georgia Touloumes. The entertainment will be by Anthi & Company.  Please see the attached flyer.    On another note: All Nameday baskets should be in the bridal room by 11am on Sunday, May 31st.  Also, again this year we will be honoring our high school graduates at the Nameday Feastday Celebration.

Vacation Church School will be held on Sunday, June 7th -  Tuesday, June 9th.  We ask that children 4 years old till 6th graders please join us from 5:45pm – 8pm. Worship, Lesson, Crafts, Music & Games will be held. A Meal will be served promptly at 6pm.  You may pick up your children at 8pm.  Registration form to come.

Please note that persons wanting to have Altar flowers for the Memorials in Church the cost is $75 payable to the Church. Those persons wishing to sponsor the Coffee Hour in memory of their beloved  ones the cost to the Philoptochos is $50 and up.

The Evrytanian Chapter is selling hanging flower baskets to benefit Children with Special Needs today in the hall. A table is set up there to receive your flower that you have ordered and perhaps buy one.  Thank you for supporting this good cause.

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THIS WEEK'S ATTACHMENTS
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2026 Festival Baking Schedule (updated)
Feastday Banquet Flyer
Graduation Recognition Form
Metropolis Graduation Announcement Flyer
Available Scholarships Flyer
48th Annual Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress Informational Flyer
Clergy-Laity Sponsorship/Donation Opportunities