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Bookstore Announcement! Trinity House Renovations to Begin!

📢 Bookstore Announcement 📢

Trinity House Renovation to Begin!

We’re thrilled to share that, by God’s grace we have finally come to the end of the zoning process, and are now permitted to begin re-facing the front of Trinity House and finally removing the blighted look of that horrible grey tarp that has been with us since September of last year!

🚧 Please Note:

The bookstore will be completely closed starting May 19th and will remain closed throughout the duration of the construction.

📚 The library will remain open and available for all your summer reading needs.

🛠️ We would love to see the foyer project completed as quickly as possible, of course. If you’re interested in lending a hand with the renovation and have availability in May or June, please reach out to info@holytrinity-oca.org

Thank you for your patience!

Family Retreat Coordinator Position Open

Position Title: Family Retreat Coordinator

Organization: Archdiocese of Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania (OCA)

Location: Primarily remote; on-site at Camp Nazareth (Mercer, PA) from August 15–17, 2025

Commitment: Part-time, stipend-based (1-3 hours/week leading up to the event; full engagement during retreat weekend)

Term: Now through August 2025, with option to continue into 2026 as Archdiocesan Camping Week Director

Overview

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania is seeking a dynamic and organized Family Retreat Coordinator to assist in planning and executing our 2025 Family Retreat at Camp Nazareth, themed “Image of God ‘Not Made By Hands’ and the Image of God in Creation.” This role is ideal for someone passionate about Orthodox Christian youth and family ministry and looking to grow into a long-term leadership position within the archdiocese’s developing camping ministry, which we hope to premiere in Summer 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the clergy liaison (Fr. Alexander Cadman) to plan and coordinate retreat logistics
  • Recruit, schedule, and communicate with volunteers
  • Manage the registration process and participant communication
  • Serve as on-site coordinator during the retreat, ensuring smooth transitions between scheduled activities
  • Co-lead with a designated event partner to maintain schedule and flow during the retreat
  • Provide post-retreat feedback and assist with evaluation
  • Optionally begin preparations for the 2026 Archdiocesan youth camp

Ideal Candidate

  • Resides within the geographical boundaries of the archdiocese
  • Young or “young at heart,” with the maturity to supervise and support high school or college-aged camp counselors
  • Has experience attending Orthodox youth camps (e.g., Antiochian Village, St. Tikhon’s Camp, St. Andrew’s Camp, Camp Nazareth, or equivalent)
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Familiar with Orthodox liturgical life and youth ministry practices
  • Must consent to undergo a successful background check as per diocesan policy

Compensation

  • Stipend (to be determined by the Archdiocesan Youth Committee after discussions with the candidate)
  • Housing and meals provided during the retreat

Opportunity to grow into a paid Camp Director role for Summer 2026

To apply, or for more information, please contact:

Apr. Alexander Cadman, Diocesan Youth Committee Chair – policycoordinator@ocadwpa.org

(or alternatively) Apr. William J. Evansky, Chancellor – frbill158@verizon.net

Adult Education: The Old Testament Roots of Chrismation

On Saturday night, May 10th, we will have a special presentation by Rdr. Alex Koropsak on the subject of the Mystery of Holy Chrismation and its antecedents in the Old Testament. This presentation will take place in the church hall at 7 pm, following vespers.

AXIOS! Many Years, Deacon Evan!

AXIOS to the newly ordained! On Saturday, our seminarian Evan Ashmore was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence, Archbishop Melchisedek. We give thanks to God for this joyful occasion and pray that He grants Deacon Evan, Matushka Amber, and their children many grace-filled years of service in His Holy Church. He is worthy!

Annual Men’s BBQ

Men, there be meats to eats! What a treats! “Looks like meat’s back on the menu, boys!” Our annual men’s barbeque is back on Bright Friday, April 25th, but this year it will be at a new location: the D. Michael Chambers house (250 Abington Ln, Port Matilda), starting at around 5:30 pm. So leave your ladies at home, bring meats to eats, other sweets, or your favorite beverages, bring a friend, and bring your appetite! Christ is risen, let there be joy!

Paschal Parking Note

The Borough of State College Parking Department has given us permission to park on the 100 blocks of N. Sparks St., N. Gill St., and N. Barnard St., and the 100 and 200 blocks of S. Sparks St., S. Gill St., and S. Barnard St. from 11pm-5am on the night of Saturday, April 19th – Sunday, April 20th. For those of you who are more visual, see this map. Feel free to park there for Pascha night!

Keeping Vigil – Holy Friday to Pascha

It is our parish tradition to hold a continuous reading of the Psalms and the Acts of the Apostles, beginning after Great Vespers on Holy Friday and continuing until the Paschal service on Saturday night. We invite individuals and families to sign up in the narthex for a one- or two-hour slot to help keep vigil at the tomb of Christ, prayerfully reading the Psalms throughout the night.

At your scheduled time, please enter through the side door (up the ramp). If your native language is not English, you are welcome to bring a Bible in your own language to read from. This is a beautiful and peaceful way to participate in Holy Week — and a perfect opportunity for young people who enjoy staying up late!

Diaconal Ordination – Evan Ashmore

It is with great joy that we are pleased to announce the details of Rdr. Evan Ashmore’s upcoming ordination to the Holy Diaconate. Our Archbishop, His Eminence, Melchisedek, will be with us on Saturday, May 3, to serve the ordination liturgy, which will begin at 9:30 am. There will be a celebratory luncheon afterward at nearby Holmes-Foster Park (Pavilion 1). Those who plan on attending the luncheon should RSVP by April 25th here.

Join Us for Parish Work Day

Please come join us at 9am on Saturday, April 5th for an indoor/outdoor work day to clean up for Pascha. For those who prefer to be outside, there is weeding, planting, and raking to be done. For those who would rather help out indoors, there’s sweeping, polishing, and de-waxing. Please consider helping with this effort as an offering to God as we prepare to celebrate the joyous “Feast of Feasts,” our Lord’s Holy Pascha.

Help Beautify the Church! Purchase a Pascha Lily!

If you are interested in purchasing a Pascha lily to help beautify the church on its most radiant of feasts, please use the online form here or the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Donations can be made “in honor of” or “in memory of” cherished loved ones, and the names of those remembered with be printed in the Paschal bulletin.

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