Holy Trinity Orthodox Church

What Is the Purpose of Worship?

"Why do Orthodox Christians attend the Divine Liturgy and other religious services of the Church? What is the purpose of such services? Is the purpose of such attendance 'to get something out of it' or is it an offering?"
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Welcome to Our Visitors

We are delighted in your interest to join us in our worship of the Blessed Trinity. It is our desire that this experience will deepen your understanding of and love for God. Welcome to Our VisitorsIf you've never been to an Orthodox Church before, there are some things we want to share with you that will help you better understand what is going on and what we are about. Visitors unfamiliar with the Orthodox style of worship will benefit from reading A Visitor's Guide to the Divine Liturgy. Feel free to contact our parish priest, Fr. Tim Sawchak, or our lay leaders with any questions about ministries and activites at Holy Trinity parish. As our members have remarked about their own experience, we think you, too, will discover our church to be warm and inviting, a comfortable community within which to seek the Kingdom of God.  We look forward to your visit with us.

Who We Are - An Introduction to Our Faith Community
A Visitor's Guide to the Divine Liturgy
Our Members on Our Faith at Holy Trinity Parish
 
...And a Welcome to the Revamped Site

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Upcoming Events

St. Mary of Egypt Food Kitchen
September 5, 2008 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Monthly gathering to feed the needy at St. Mary of Egypt food kitchen.

Baking
September 6, 2008 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Baking in preparation for the Ethnic Pastry Sale October 24-25.

Vespers
September 6, 2008 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Weekly Vespers Service, followed by Confessions

Matins
September 7, 2008 (9:15 am - 10:00 am)
Weekly Matins service followed by Liturgy

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St. Athanasius the Great
"The enemy draws near to us in afflictions, and trials, and labors, using every endeavor to ruin us. But the man who is in Christ, combating those things that are contrary, and opposing wrath by long-suffering, contumely by meekness, and vice by virtue, obtains the victory, and exclaims, 'I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me' (Phil. 4:13); and, 'In all these things we are conquerors through Christ Who loved us'  (Rom. 8:37)."