Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 1701 E. Saginaw St. Lansing, MI 48912 Phone: 517-482-7341

HOLY TRINITY NEWS Weekly Email Bulletin  January 12, 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A message from Fr. Mark

Happy New Year to All! May it be a year of health and happiness for our community’s families, with all the blessings of faith, hope, and love from God above! Chronia Polla, Kala, kai Evlogimena! House blessings may be scheduled any time after Friday’s Liturgy by emailing Fr. Mark at fr.mark@holytrinity-lansing.org .

40-Day Memorial Service

Sunday we offer the prayers of the 40-Day Memorial Service for the servant of God, John Christofilis. May his memory be eternal!

Coffee Hour

The Coffee Hour on Sunday is hosted by the Parish Council.

AHEPA Scholarship Applications

The Order of AHEPA District #10 Educational Foundation will be awarding educational scholarships to high school students who are graduating in June 2018 and current college students. Applications can be picked up at the church office or online at www.AHEPAdistrict10.org/educational-foundation. It is the responsibility of each applicant to submit the entire completed application so it is received by April 1st, 5:00pm Eastern Time in order to be considered for an award. Please contact the Executive Secretary of the Educational Foundation by telephone 248-689-4156 to confirm that your application was received on time.

Odyssey Pizza & Movie event canceled

The Odyssey Pizza & Movie night fundraiser scheduled for January 21st has been canceled.

2018 FAITH Travel Grant

The application is available at  thefaithendowment.org/travelgrant  for participants of Session One and Session Two. Completed applications must be postmarked by mail by the February 1, 2018 deadline. Full applicant criteria and instructions can be found at the link above.  Priority is given to high school seniors. FAITH travel grants are primarily need-based financial aid awards; however, each applicant’s academic performance will also be weighed into the evaluation review process. Applicants are encouraged  to follow FAITH on Facebook  for program updates and award notification timelines.  This is the eleventh consecutive year that FAITH has awarded full and partial financial aid travel grants to qualifying campers participating in the 2018 Ionian Village summer camp program.

Advertising Space Available in our Church Directory

Advertising space is still available in our new church directory for parishioners and neighboring Eastside Community businesses and organizations. This is a great way to solicit business from within our parish and an opportunity to remember or honor our loved ones. Ads can consist of anniversary, birthday, graduation, or other special achievement messages as well as announcements or congratulatory milestones. If you or someone you know might be interested in placing a business, memorial, or honorarium advertisement, please contact the church office at 517-482-7341 . Advertising artwork may be submitted to office@holytrintiy-lansing.org. The deadline for submission is January 15th. Ad Sizing & Fee Structure Business Card - $100 1/4 page - $150 1/2 page - $300 Full page - $500 Please make checks payable to Holy Trinity. Are you a military veteran? If so, we would like to honor you in our new church directory. Please submit a photo along with the branch and years of service to the church office by January 15th.

Yellow Barrel Collection

The Yellow Barrel in the lobby will receive your donations for the Lansing City Rescue Mission of facial tissue (e.g. Kleenex) and lip balm (e.g. Chapstick) for our neighbors in need.

Birthday Sunday News By: Elaine Kritselis

Here we are, celebrating another year of a successful addition to church activities, the Birthday Sunday observance. Response has been positive and parishioners are happy to learn of others who share their birthday month. The January Birthday Sunday is set for January 21. Below is a list from last year. If your name is not on it and you would like to be included, please email me at  ekritselis@yahoo.com . I'd love to include everyone. Also included are photos from the December birthday party. MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING YOU PEACE, GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Jeanine Barks Gus Carantza Jude Earley Phillip Frangos Themis Frangos George Gazos Chris Kateyiannis Sophia King Erica Krantz Evelyn Lazaroff Robert Nystrom Nick Pehlivanoglu

Carl Pogoncheff Joseph Pogoncheff Nicholas Pridnia Stella Semerly Emmalee Skorich Louis Vlahakis Sava (Sam) Vosovic Noni Vsetula Sam Vsetula Evelyn Zachos CristiEllen Heos Zarvas

Waking in a Winter Wonderland

‘Tis the Season! …for inclement weather. If a Sunday morning ahead brings unusually wintry weather and you wonder whether there will be Liturgy or not, please call the Church Office: the recorded greeting will be changed if church has to be cancelled. 517-482-7341

2018 Helene Tzitsikas Scholarship

2018 Individual Scholarship Application

2018 Educational Program Scholarship Application

2018 Stewardship Pledge Forms

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