The weekly digital bulletin for Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 119 S. Sparks St. in State College, Pennsylvania, showing events for Sunday, June 16 through Sunday, January 23, 2013.

1. Welcome toWelcome to
Holy Trinity!Holy Trinity!

2. Welcome toWelcome to
Holy Trinity!Holy Trinity!
If this is your first time visiting,If this is your first time visiting,
be sure to sign the guest registerbe sure to sign the guest register
upstairs on your way home.upstairs on your way home.

3. Today we Welcome…Today we Welcome…
Fr. James andFr. James and
Mka. Nancy ChutaMka. Nancy Chuta

4. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday,Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 5:155:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m.p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday,Wednesday and Friday, 5:355:35 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Daily VespersDaily Vespers
Wednesday and Friday,Wednesday and Friday, 55 p.m.p.m.

5. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
Raising Orthodox Christian Kids:Raising Orthodox Christian Kids:
Thursdays in the ParkThursdays in the Park
Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sunset ParkSunset Park
Dads, Moms, Caregivers:Dads, Moms, Caregivers: Be sure to join us for some funBe sure to join us for some fun
and fellowship at weekly playgroups in the park.and fellowship at weekly playgroups in the park.
Bring friends!Bring friends! Thursdays in the ParkThursdays in the Park is open to everyone.is open to everyone.

6. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
Bridge of HopeBridge of Hope
Mentor Training/DinnerMentor Training/Dinner
Thursday, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.Thursday, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
@ 429 W. Shadow Ln. (@ 429 W. Shadow Ln. (Doty HomeDoty Home))
Learn how to help single womenLearn how to help single women
avoid homelessness.avoid homelessness.
Men and women are invited to join.Men and women are invited to join.

7. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
Memorial Saturday before PentecostMemorial Saturday before Pentecost
Vespers:Vespers: Friday, 5 p.m.Friday, 5 p.m.
Divine Liturgy:Divine Liturgy: Saturday, 9 a.m.Saturday, 9 a.m.
Saturday is a traditional day for prayer for those who haveSaturday is a traditional day for prayer for those who have
fallen asleep, because Christ lay in the Tomb on a Saturday.fallen asleep, because Christ lay in the Tomb on a Saturday.
We pray for departed relatives and other loved ones.We pray for departed relatives and other loved ones.
Place your commemorations on slips found in the Narthex.Place your commemorations on slips found in the Narthex.

8. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
Altar Servers’ Retreat and BrunchAltar Servers’ Retreat and Brunch
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Parish HallParish Hall
Learn everything you need to know to serve in the altar, withLearn everything you need to know to serve in the altar, with
hands-on activities.hands-on activities. No experience necessary!No experience necessary!
All boys aged 8 and up are welcome.All boys aged 8 and up are welcome.

9. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
Choir RehearsalChoir Rehearsal
Saturday, 4pmSaturday, 4pm
NaveNave
All parishioners and catechumens aged 12 and up areAll parishioners and catechumens aged 12 and up are
invited to learn the hymns of Pentecost for our Feast Day.invited to learn the hymns of Pentecost for our Feast Day.
For more information, please see one of our Choir Directors:For more information, please see one of our Choir Directors:
Dr. Bob Roberts or Karen Cattell.Dr. Bob Roberts or Karen Cattell.

10. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
Daily VespersDaily Vespers
Wednesday, 5:30pmWednesday, 5:30pm
Great Vespers with Outdoor LitiyaGreat Vespers with Outdoor Litiya
Saturday, 6pmSaturday, 6pm
Festal Matins and Divine LiturgyFestal Matins and Divine Liturgy
Sunday, 9amSunday, 9am

11. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
““Kneeling” Vespers of PentecostKneeling” Vespers of Pentecost
TodayToday, following the Divine Liturgy, following the Divine Liturgy
This is a special Vespers service to which are added threeThis is a special Vespers service to which are added three
sets of long poetical prayers written by Saint Basil the Great.sets of long poetical prayers written by Saint Basil the Great.
Kneeling—a posture of penitence avoided during the joyfulKneeling—a posture of penitence avoided during the joyful
celebration of Pascha—is reintroduced to the liturgical life ofcelebration of Pascha—is reintroduced to the liturgical life of
the Church.the Church.

12. The Week AheadThe Week Ahead
Annual Parish PicnicAnnual Parish Picnic
Next SundayNext Sunday, 1-4 p.m., 1-4 p.m.
Holmes-Foster Park, Lower PavillionHolmes-Foster Park, Lower Pavillion
Join us as a we celebrate our parish’s patronal feast!Join us as a we celebrate our parish’s patronal feast!
Bring a friend and have a great time, rain or shine.Bring a friend and have a great time, rain or shine.
Holy Trinity provides hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, and chips.Holy Trinity provides hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, and chips.
Bring your favorite picnic side-dish or dessert toBring your favorite picnic side-dish or dessert to
share!share!
Walk or carpool to the paved parking lot off Westerly Pkwy.Walk or carpool to the paved parking lot off Westerly Pkwy.

13. Kids and Parents: Join us for VBS!Kids and Parents: Join us for VBS!
Register online at the newRegister online at the new holytrinity-oca.org.holytrinity-oca.org.

14. ““Building Up the Church Beyond Our Parish”Building Up the Church Beyond Our Parish”
Holy Trinity is a community of Orthodox ChristiansHoly Trinity is a community of Orthodox Christians
seeking to glorify God byseeking to glorify God by proclaiming the Gospel ofproclaiming the Gospel of
Jesus ChristJesus Christ in its entirety to all people in the Centrein its entirety to all people in the Centre
RegionRegion and beyondand beyond..
Our MissionOur Mission

15. ““Building Up the Church Beyond Our Parish”Building Up the Church Beyond Our Parish”
We strive to build up the Church beyond our parishWe strive to build up the Church beyond our parish
by:by:
living our faithliving our faith,,
participating in the fullness of Orthodox worshipparticipating in the fullness of Orthodox worship,,
teaching and fellowshipteaching and fellowship,,
intentional outreach to the Penn State University communityintentional outreach to the Penn State University community, and, and
practicing sacrificial stewardshippracticing sacrificial stewardship..
Our MissionOur Mission

16. Bp. MELCHISEDEKBp. MELCHISEDEK (Pleska)(Pleska), Bishop of Pittsburgh & Western, Bishop of Pittsburgh & Western
PAPA
Fr. John ReevesFr. John Reeves, Rector, Rector
Fr. Basil BiberdorfFr. Basil Biberdorf, Assistant Rector, Assistant Rector
Dn. Alex CadmanDn. Alex Cadman, Ministries Coordinator, Ministries Coordinator
Dn. Mark OleynikDn. Mark Oleynik, Director of Christian Education, Director of Christian Education
Dr. Bob RobertsDr. Bob Roberts andand Karen CattellKaren Cattell, Choir Directors, Choir Directors
Judy FrynckoJudy Fryncko,, Office AssistantOffice Assistant
Our Clergy and StaffOur Clergy and Staff

17. Nittany BeverageNittany Beverage
139 N. Patterson St.139 N. Patterson St.
Patterson St.Patterson St.
(On-Street)(On-Street)
Sparks St.Sparks St.
(On-Street)(On-Street)
MontessoriMontessori
SchoolSchool
300 S. Sparks St.300 S. Sparks St.
Gill St.Gill St.
(On-Street)(On-Street)
Holy TrinityHoly Trinity
Parking LotParking Lot
Parking OptionsParking Options

18. SaturdaysSaturdays
Vespers and ConfessionsVespers and Confessions, 6pm, 6pm
SundaysSundays
MatinsMatins, 9am, 9am
Divine LiturgyDivine Liturgy, 10am, 10am
WednesdaysWednesdays
Vespers and ConfessionsVespers and Confessions, 5:30pm, 5:30pm
Holy DaysHoly Days
Great VespersGreat Vespers, 7pm, 7pm (the evening before)(the evening before)
Divine LiturgyDivine Liturgy, 8am, 8am
Service ScheduleService Schedule

19. By phone—By phone—
Parish Office:Parish Office: (814) 231-2855(814) 231-2855
Hours:Hours: M-W-F 11am-3pmM-W-F 11am-3pm
By email—By email—
ParishOffice@holytrinity-oca.orgParishOffice@holytrinity-oca.org
FrJohn@holytrinity-oca.orgFrJohn@holytrinity-oca.org
FrBasil@holytrinity-oca.orgFrBasil@holytrinity-oca.org
DnAlex@holytrinity-oca.orgDnAlex@holytrinity-oca.org
DnMark@holytrinity-oca.orgDnMark@holytrinity-oca.org
By appointment—By appointment—
Contact the Parish Office or visitContact the Parish Office or visit
holytrinity-oca.org to schedule.holytrinity-oca.org to schedule.
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