Holy Trinity Orthodox Church

On Sunday, March 29th the Sunday School students will be hosting a Lenten luncheon for the Matthew 25 Lenten Beneficiary, The Orthodox Christian Deaf Association. The luncheon will consist of soups salads, and bread prepared and served by our students. There will be a free-will offering. Please plan to stay for coffee hour and enjoy the hospitality of our children and support their efforts for our beneficiary.

Please come join us at 9am on Saturday, March 28th 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.

This year, our parish’s Lenten Collection will support the vital ministry of the Orthodox Christian Deaf Association (OCDA), a pan-Orthodox nonprofit dedicated to making the life of the Church accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing Orthodox Christians. To contribute, please write “Matthew 25” on the memo line of paper checks or click here and select “Matthew 25 Donations.” This appeal will run from now until Pascha. Thank you, and may God bless your generosity!

Your Lenten offerings will make a meaningful impact:

• Building accessible Orthodox education: OCDA donations support the creation of web-based learning materials, as well as the production of videos for Deaf children in collaboration with Ancient Faith Kids.
• Translating worship into ASL: Funds help advance the translation of the Divine Liturgy and other services into American Sign Language (ASL), allowing Deaf faithful to participate more fully in the liturgical life of the Church.
• Producing theological and catechetical resources: OCDA develops ASL theological content and catechetical vlogs that teach the faith in the heart language of the Deaf community.
• Fostering community and fellowship: Monthly Zoom “Meet and Greet” gatherings and study sessions—supported directly by donations—help connect Deaf and hard-of-hearing Orthodox Christians nationwide.
• Growing accessibility through training and conferences: Contributions may provide scholarships for Deaf participants attending the OCDA’s annual conference and assist Orthodox individuals pursuing interpreter training in partnership with the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops.
• Strengthening the OCDA website: Donations also fund improvements and redesigns of the organization’s accessible online hub, which houses educational resources and supports community gatherings.

All contributions are stewarded responsibly in accordance with the OCDA’s nonprofit mission. The organization currently has no salaried employees, ensuring that 100% of donated funds go directly toward ministry work and program expenses.

Thank you for prayerfully considering this Lenten act of mercy. May God bless your kindness and multiply the good it enables within the Deaf Orthodox community.

Please be advised that due to the snowfall we are expecting tomorrow, Sunday School (and youth group tonight) will be canceled.

We still intend to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at 10 am. However, we assume that road and parking conditions will be difficult, and encourage all who may wish to attend to exercise discretion and wisdom. A livestream of the service will be available on our YouTube channel for those who cannot attend in person.

Additionally, there will be no coffee hour following the liturgy this Sunday.

Keep warm, stay safe, and love God according to the strength and wisdom He gives you.

🕯 Happening Tomorrow!

Join us Wednesday, July 2 at 7:00pm for our next adult education presentation:

Despondency and the Spiritual Life with Dn. Evan Ashmore.

Drawing from the Church’s wisdom and spiritual tradition, Dn. Evan will delve into the affliction of despondency—described by the saints as a deep spiritual heaviness that can sap our strength for prayer, hope, and perseverance.

Come early for the Akathist to St. John of San Francisco (6:00PM), then stay for this timely and thoughtful talk.

📍 Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 119 S. Spark Street

🕖 Talk begins at 7:00pm

All are welcome!

You are invited to join our brethren in Mechanicsburg (7111 Wertzville Rd.)  on June 30^th for their altar feast, the Feast of the Holy Apostles. Divine Liturgy will begin at 9:30am with a festive breakfast following.

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

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!

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.