Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
1701 E. Saginaw St.
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: 517-482-7341
HOLY TRINITY NEWS
Weekly Email Bulletin 
August 25, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer Liturgy Hours
Continuing through Labor Day weekend (September 3), the Divine Liturgy will begin on Sunday mornings at 9 am. There will not be an Orthros (Matins) on these Sundays. 
Guest Clergy
Sunday we welcome Fr. John Artemas to our altar. Fr. John is retired from a long and distinguished career throughout our Archdiocese, and it is an honor to have him here with us to conduct the Divine Liturgy.  Kalos Ilthate, Pater Agie!
Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed Friday September 1st and Monday September 4th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. However, email will be checked daily at office@holytrinity-lansing.org . 
AHEPA Parish Picnic
On Labor Day, September 4, 2017 AHEPA will host the annual Parish Family Picnic. A wonderful event with FREE delicious picnic food and fellowship. Bring your children there is a great playground. Once again, it’s at Patriarch Park in East Lansing. Mark your calendars. Picnic starts at noon in the Pavilion.

Hope to See you ALL There!
Birthday Sunday
Do you have an August or September birthday? Your parish wants to celebrate it with you at a Coffee Hour on September 17. Contact our Parish Manager Amy Shank with your birthday info for yourself or your family members.
Yellow Barrel Items
The Yellow Barrel in the lobby is now accepting your donations of size 4 diapers and unscented lotion for the use of the Lansing City Rescue Mission , as they minister to the needs of our neighbors.
Mark Your Calendars
On Thursday, September 7, we will join with the Saint Joseph parish in celebrating the Great Vespers of the Nativity of the Theotokos. The service begins at 6:30pm at Saint Josep h on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Odyssey & Sunday School
Reminder: Odyssey Parent Orientation is on Friday September 8th and Sunday School begins September 10th.
Reminder to Church Group Leaders
Please draft announcements and submit them to office@holytrinity-lansing.org prior to Thursday of each week in order to be added to our print & email bulletins.
90th Anniversary Dinner
Our AHEPA Chapter 142 celebrates its 90th year as a local AHEPA Chapter in Lansing this year. There will be a dinner celebration on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Harry Saites is chairing the event. Please put this wonderful evening on your calendar.
Church Directory Update
Volunteers needed for the Directory Committee . If you are interested in helping with this initiative, please fill out a form from the lobby and drop it in the office mail slot. The Parish Manager Amy Shank will contact you to set up a committee meeting with our LifeTouch representative. Photo Session Sign ups for the new church directory open on September 17th. There will be signup sheets in the lobby. Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you to our volunteers
HUGE Thank you to the following members this week:
* Derek Flory for tackling the Loukoumades machine!
* Mike Karagoulis for unclogging the roof drain!
* Paul Barks (& Girls) for swapping out stained ceiling tiles!
* Andy Sinadinos for keeping the lawn & landscape looking so beautiful!

You're efforts are GREATLY appreciated!
Reminder to those who prepare coffee
Please remember to scrub the coffee maker with the black bristle brush found on the shelf in the cleaning storage room off the kitchen and add two inches of water to the holding tanks to avoid burning out the coil upon next use.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thank You For Your Contributions!
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
1701 E. Saginaw St.
Lansing, MI 48912
517-482-7341