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Sponsor a Poinsettia

Posted on December 3, 2023 by in News & Notes

Help us decorate our temple.

Click here to sponsor a Nativity poinsettia in memory of or honor of a loved one.

Church Directory Update

Posted on November 27, 2023 by in News & Notes, Uncategorized

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Steward Sunday 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by in Announcements, News & Notes

Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon
for Steward Sunday
November 5, 2023

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Orthodox Jurisdictions in America

Posted on October 7, 2023 by in Announcements, News & Notes, Uncategorized

What’s an “Antiochian?” Are there “Pro-ochians” somewhere? Why are there “Georgian” Orthodox parishes over 800 miles from Atlanta? If the Orthodox Church in America used to be the “Russian Orthodox” Church, why are there all of these “Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia” churches dotted all around the American countryside? What do all the acronyms mean? ACROD? OCA? GOA? And what is the relationship of all of these people to one another?

If you find these many names and the jurisdictional situation of American Orthodoxy a bit confusing, you’re not alone! Thankfully, help is on the way to assist us in understanding what is going on here. On Thursday, October 12, at 6 pm, Fr. Isaac Daneviscious of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Altoona will deliver a public lecture on the present ecclesiastical situation of Orthodoxy in America. 

This lecture is open to the public and will be streamed live on our YouTube feed, as well as being available for replay in that format.

The Light of Orthodoxy

Posted on October 2, 2023 by in Announcements, News & Notes

Summer 2023 Edition (click to download)

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PASCHAL MESSAGE OF HIS BEATITUDE METROPOLITAN TIKHON

Posted on May 1, 2021 by in News & Notes

THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST 2021
To the Venerable Hierarchs, Esteemed Clergy, Reverend Monastics, and Beloved Faithful of the
Orthodox Church in America,
CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

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The Light of Orthodoxy Spring 2021

Posted on April 22, 2021 by in Announcements, Features, News & Notes

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania Spring 2021 Newsletter. This Archdiocesan Newsletter is dedicated to the ongoing life of the Church in a time of Pandemic, and features several articles highlighting the ongoing ministries of the Church through this difficult time.

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Download the pdf version of the newsletter here.

Encyclical Released by the OCA Holy Synod of Bishops

Posted on January 5, 2021 by in Announcements, Features, News & Notes

The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has released an encyclical for the conclusion of the year of Our Lord 2020.

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Download the pdf version of the encyclical here.

Resources for Praying at Home

Posted on November 15, 2020 by in Announcements, The Church Beyond Our Parish

The following resources are available so Holy Trinity Orthodox Church can continue its mission to Build Up the Church Beyond the Parish, even when its people cannot physically assemble together.

Jump to: Additional Prayer Services • Live-Streams • Virtual Parish Gatherings • Parish Commemorations • Pastoral and Financial Emergencies

Prayer Services

With the exception of Typika for Lent, Holy Week, and Great Feasts, the following services are oriented for Orthodox Christians on the Gregorian Calendar. For those using the Julian Calendar (“Old Style”), click here.

NOTE: New reader’s services are not being posted after Pentecost 2021.

Additional Prayer Services

Live-Streams

Virtual Parish Gatherings

A list of virtual gatherings can now be found at holytrinity-oca.org/zoom.

Parish Commemorations

To stay connected by prayer with your parish family, an updated list of all current and prospective members of Holy Trinity and the Chapel of the Holy Spirit—including their spouses and children—is now available. The list also contains names of departed parishioners (newly-departed and historical), current members of the armed forces, and those who have asked the parish to pray for them.

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Pastoral and Financial Emergencies

If you are in need of immediate pastoral assistance (sickness or death of a loved one), or financial assistance through Matthew 25, the Parish Office is remotely open 24 hours a day by calling (814) 231-2855. For non-emergencies, you may email/text office@holytrinity-oca.org.

Join an Online Meeting

Posted on August 23, 2020 by in News & Notes

Upcoming Meetings

Worship Services

Holy Trinity: Saturday Great Vespers and Sunday Divine Liturgy
Resurrectional (weekend) services can be found here on YouTube.

Chapel of the Holy Spirit: Sunday Divine Liturgy
join with video by computer or smartphone • join audio-only by phone

Chapel of the Holy Spirit Catechesis

join with video by computer or smartphone • join audio-only by phone

  • Sundays @ 1:30 p.m.

Strategic Planning

Facilities Focus Group with Bob Hoffman
join with video by computer or smartphone • join audio-only by phone • more ways to connect

  • Wednesday, January 6, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

Parish Information Sessions

Parish Town Hall Regarding the Site Plan Proposal
join with video by computer or smartphone • join audio-only by phone

  • Sunday, October 4, 2020 @ 11:45 a.m.

Parish Annual Meeting

Sunday, November 8, 2020 @ 12:00 p.m.
join with video by computer or smartphone • join audio-only by phone

Fall Adult Study Group with Fr. Ignatius Hunter

join with video by computer or smartphone • join audio-only by phone • additional ways to connect

Holy Trinity Church School: High School Class Gatherings

join with video by computer or smartphone

  • Saturday, October 10, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 7, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 21, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.

Parents Session: Church School @ Home

join with video by computer or smartphone • join audio-only by phone

Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Penn State

join our GroupMe to connect with fellow Penn Staters
connect with students from across the country through OCF Everywhere

Virtual Penn State Meetups:
join with video by computer or smartphone

  • Fall Preview Meeting: Thursday, August 27, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Stump the Priest: Thursday, September 3, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Virtual Game Night: Thursday, October 1, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Special Guest Fr. Thomas Soroka on “Tolerance”: Thursday, November 5, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • St. Nicholas Party and Virtual Gift Exchange: Thursday, December 3 @ 7:00 p.m.

Parish Council Meetings

join with video by computer or smartphone • join audio-only by phone • additional ways to connect

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 10, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 15, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 12, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 7, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 9, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.

Orthodox Church in America (OCA) Church School

For middle and high school students.
join with video by computer or smartphone

  • Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.

Spring Adult Study Group with Fr. Ignatius Hunter

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