Weekly Announcements

 

 

 

 

 

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 


Sunday, May 31st
PENTECOST SUNDAY
8:15am  Orthros
9:30am  Divine Liturgy
10:45: Kneeling Service
5pm  Annual Nameday Banquet at West Shore Country Club
FAST FREE WEEK
 
Monday, June 1st
HOLY SPIRIT DAY 
(Feastday of our Cathedral)
8:15am Orthros
9am  Divine Liturgy
 
Tuesday, June 2nd
5pm  Joint Picnic for Philoptochos and
Senior Citizens in the Hall
 
Wednesday, June 3rd
7pm  Last Bible Class
 
Friday, June 5th
7pm John Harbilas GOYA Book Club
 
Saturday, June 6th
9am Divine Liturgy at Chambersburg
 
Sunday, June 7th
All Saints Day
8:15am Orthros
9:30am Divine Liturgy
GRADUATION SUNDAY
SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY
5:30pm-8pm    VCS (Vacation Church School)


 
 
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
 
 
  • Our local AHEPA chapter gave us the following announcement:
    “The Order of AHEPA was founded over 100 years ago by visionary and dedicated Greek Americans who wanted to perfect the Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family, and individual excellence. For the last century, Chapter 64 has done its part to advance those virtues here in Central Pennsylvania.  On Sunday June 7, 2026, we will celebrate 100 years of service and brotherhood at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Camp Hill. Immediately after the church services, we will host a Centennial Celebration in the church social hall. The agenda for this celebration will include lunch, speakers, presentation of proclamations from civic and AHEPA leaders, and the presentation of the AHEPAN OF THE CENTURY honor to one of our Chapter 64 Brothers." 


    We have a Suzuki electric piano that was previously in the Philoptochos Room before it was replaced by the white piano we have now. We have no use for this piano anymore and are offering it to anyone in the community that has a need for it. All we ask is that they provide a donation to the Church in return. Please respond by May 31st if interested.'
     

    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 next 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.

    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 5:30pm – 8pm. Worship, Lesson, Crafts, Music & Games will be held. A Meal will be served promptly at 6pm.  Topic:  Heroes of Faith:  The Apostles of Christ.  You may pick up your children at 8pm.  Registration form to come. Please see attached flyer.
     
    Nameday Feastday Celebration will be held this evening on Sunday, May 31st. Thank
    Thank you for attending this special event at the West Shore Country Club starting at 5pm.  Our honorees this year will be Stephanie & Billy Kaldes, Nick & Karol Mallios, and Mrs. Georgia Touloumes. The entertainment will be by Anthi & Company.  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.
     
    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.

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

    Upcoming Events

    Holy Trinity Nameday Celebration will be held this evening on Sunday, May 31st at the West Shore Country Club. High School Graduates will also be honored that evening
  • Sts. Joachim and Anna and Philoptochos Society will have a joint closing of the year picnic/dinner at the Church Hall on Tuesday, June 2nd at 5pm.  All members please attend.
  • The John Harbilas GOYA Book Club will meet on Friday, June 5th at 7pm via Zoom.  Please join us.  We are reading “The Way of a Pilgrim”. 
  • Vacation Church School from Sunday, June 7th – Tuesday, June 9th.  Please use this link to sign up on the flyer.  Please see attached flyer with the email.
  • 39th Annual UCP Central PA will have its Sports Memorabilia Auction on Saturday, June 20th at the Carousel Pavilion at City Island with doors opening at 9am.  You will get a chance to view memorabilia from athletes at all levels and some will be signed, as well.  Please join them for this good cause.
  • Camp Opportunities for our youth at Camp Nazareth.  Go to the Metropolis of Pittsburgh website. Click on Youth & Young Adults, then Camp/Retreats and then Summer Camp.  Choose the age and week for your child(ren).  The Registration closes at 1AM on June 1st.
    • Sunday, June 21st  -  Week 1 for Camp Nazareth -  2nd – 4th graders
    • Sunday, June 28th  -  Week 2 for Camp Nazareth -  5th – 7th graders 
    • Sunday, July 5th      -  Week 3 for Camp Nazareth -  7th – 9th graders
    • Sunday, July 12th   -   Week 4 for Camp Nazareth - 10th – 12th graders
 
THIS WEEK'S ATTACHMENTS
Click on the item to view the attachment
 
Vacation Church School Flyer