Category Archives: Outreach
Aid for Ukraine
Dear Faithful and Friend of Holy Trinity,
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
As we move into another day of fighting in Ukraine, we continue to pray for peace even as we weep. We are witnessing a great tragedy before our very eyes. Many of us have family and friends there in Ukraine who are innocently suffering destruction not only of property but of life and limb. I know of several who have already spoken and texted family and friends to say their final good-byes as bombardments of artillery and rockets rain down upon them. For all those who have lost their lives, we pray that their memory be eternal! That God remember them and grant comfort to their families who are experiencing such loss and tragedy.
Many of you have asked how you can help. There are two sites that are collecting funds that I personally trust and recommend. The first is through the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Metropolitan Antony and Archbishop Daniel have set up this site and have assured that the funds will be used properly. Their website and page for donations is here: https://www.uocofusa.org/news_220224_1.
The other organization is the IOCC, the international humanitarian aid and development agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. This is their website: https://iocc.org/blog/category/where-we-serve/ukraine.
Assuring you of my love and prayers,
Fr. Luke
Schedule of services and events August 12 – August 19
Monday, August 13
7 PM – Spirituality Class
Tuesday, August 14
8:30 AM – Hours
10 AM to 2 PM – Summer Church School. Meeting at St. Platon’s Cemetery. Lunch and painting with Elena Gordon
6 PM – Vespers for Dormition
Wednesday, August 15
9 AM – Liturgy and Summer Church School
Thursday, August 16
7 PM – Monthly St. Nectarios Anointing Service
Friday, August 17
9 AM – Old Testament Class
12 noon – Set up for Perogie Dash 5 K
Saturday, August 18
7 AM – Perogie Dash 5K Road
Sunday, August 19
10 AM – Divine Liturgy
Schedule of services and events April 29 – May 6
Monday, April 30
7 PM – Spirituality Class
Tuesday, May 1
9 AM – Hours
Wednesday, May 2
7 PM – Catechism Class
Thursday, May 3
8:30 AM – Akathist
9 AM – Prayer Group
4 pm to 6 pm – Monthly Food sale
Friday, May 4
8 AM – Old Testament Class
1 PM – 5 PM – Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
Saturday, May 5
7 PM – Music on the Mount Concert
Sunday, May 6
10 AM – Divine Liturgy
Readers Schedule
5/6 – Susan Paltauf
5/13 – Suzanne Molineaux
5/20 – Christopher Mihaly
5/27 – Paul Sulich
Coffee Hour
5/6 – Nicu/Anna
5/13 – Mother’s Day see Harry
5/20 – OPEN
5/27 – OPEN
Schedule of services and events for August 27 – September 3
Monday, August 28
6 PM – Vespers – Beheading of St. John
7 PM – Spirituality Class
Tuesday, August 29
9 AM – Liturgy – Beheading of St. John – Strict Fast Day
10 AM – Prayer Group
7:30 PM – Play Rehearsal
Wednesday, August 30
7 PM – Catechism Class
Thursday, August 31
8:30 AM – Akathist
7 PM – Adult Mission Trip Meeting to St. John the Compassionate
Friday, September 1
9 AM – Old Testament Class
1 PM to 5 PM – Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
Saturday, September 2
5 PM – Vespers
Sunday, September 3
10 AM – Divine Liturgy – Petitions for the new school year
12:30 PM – Play Rehearsal
Readers Schedule
9/3 – Robert Faubel
9/10 – Harry Fong
9/17 – Suzanne Molineaux
7/24 – Sandi Fong
Coffee Hour
9/3 – OPEN
9/10 – Bob Young
9/17 – Bob & Carolyn
9/24 – OYMT
Preparing for Pascha and the Need to Begin with Forgiveness
Be the Bee
Finding God in Everything, Everyday
A production of the GOARCH Department of Youth and Young Adult ministries and a presentation of Ancient Faith Radio, these brief weekly video podcasts focus on the various ways in which God has infused all of creation with goodness and beauty. The title refers to the metaphor of the bee and the flies that was used by Elder Paisios to describe how Christians should approach life. The host of the program is Steven Christoforou, the Interim Director of the GOA Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
Holy Trinity participates in St. Vladimir’s Seminary parish music program
St. Vladimir’s Seminary recently launched a program that offers training for readers, choir conductors, and choir members in local parish settings. This program is under the direction of Robin Freeman who is the new Director of Music at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. Holy Trinity was the first parish to benefit from this program.
Read about it in the link below.
http://www.svots.edu/headlines/seminary-launches-parish-music-program
5k Perogie Dash 2016
Please Join us for Perogie Dash 2016!
Saturday, August 20
Events:
5K run and health walk 9 a.m.
1K kids Fun Run 8:30 a.m.
Race Day Registration/Check-in:
Beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
74 Joe’s Hill Rd. Danbury, CT
Sponsored by Holy Trinity Orthodox Church to benefit The Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children and Families in Danbury, CT www.healingheartsct.org
Register online
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Danbury/PerogieDash
For questions call (203) 797-8326 or email [email protected]
Ammenities: Custom designed T-shirt to all participants pre-registered by August 13, 2016.
Post Race party featuring Holy Trinity’s Famous Homemade Perogies and other fine refreshments.
Prizes: Matroiska Nesting Doll Prizes given as follows: 1st place male and female; and top 3 in age groups – under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Medals awarded to all Kids Fun run participants.
Post Race Party: Featuring Holy Trinity’s Famous Homemade Perogies, and other fine refreshments. Bring the family! Fun for all!
Results are posted here for 2015
Thanks to all who came and made this a record-setting year for the race – see you next August – the hill and perogies will be waiting at the finish!
2015 Perogie Dash winners and Perogie Pete!
Volunteers Urgently Needed for OCMC Teaching Team to Indonesia at the End of June!
On June 28th, OCMC will be sending a team of Orthodox volunteers to teach the Faith in Medan, Indonesia. This teaching is needed by the Orthodox faithful, especially the youth, in this predominately Muslim country, and volunteers are needed for this team now more than ever. Please consider applying if you are able to give your time to help strengthen the Faith of Orthodox children in Indonesia by visiting http://www.ocmc.org, e-mailing [email protected], or by calling 1-877-463-6784 ext. 141.
Do You Have Gowns in the Attic?!? – Please bring in by February 12th!
Do You Have Gowns in the Attic?!?
Do You Have Unused Cosmetics?!?
Shoes, Jewelry, Hair Accessories?!?
Consider donating your items to the Cheyenne River Youth Project for this special annual event.
To donate items, contact:
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church – (203) 748-0671
Danbury Museum & Historical Society – (203) 743-5200
Consider donating a $20 bill with your items to help defray shipping costs.
Items must be received no later than February 12, 2016