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The weekly digital bulletin for Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 119 S. Sparks St. in State College, Pennsylvania, showing events for Sunday, April 28 (Palm Sunday) through Sunday, May 5 (Pascha).
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Welcome toWelcome toHoly Trinity!Holy Trinity!
Welcome toWelcome toHoly Trinity!Holy Trinity!
If this is your first time If this is your first time visiting, visiting, be sure to sign the guest be sure to sign the guest register upstairs on your way register upstairs on your way home.home.
The Great and Holy Week AheadThe Great and Holy Week Ahead
Bridegroom MatinsBridegroom MatinsTonight Tonight through Wednesday, 7pmthrough Wednesday, 7pm
The theme for these beautiful services is watchfulness and The theme for these beautiful services is watchfulness and preparation as we hear the final teachings of our Lord. preparation as we hear the final teachings of our Lord.
The services get their name from the Parable of the Ten The services get their name from the Parable of the Ten Virgins, contrasting the foolish virgins who missed Christ the Virgins, contrasting the foolish virgins who missed Christ the Bridegroom with the wise ones who were ready.Bridegroom with the wise ones who were ready.
The Great and Holy Week AheadThe Great and Holy Week Ahead
Liturgy of the Presanctified GiftsLiturgy of the Presanctified GiftsMondayMonday through Wednesday, 9amthrough Wednesday, 9am
To strengthen the Faithful for their sojourn through the first To strengthen the Faithful for their sojourn through the first days of Holy Week, the Presanctified Liturgy is served. days of Holy Week, the Presanctified Liturgy is served.
Each of these services has a Gospel reading which sets forth Each of these services has a Gospel reading which sets forth the theme for the day. It is also our last opportunities to hear the the theme for the day. It is also our last opportunities to hear the prayer of St. Ephraim: “O Lord and Master of My Life…"prayer of St. Ephraim: “O Lord and Master of My Life…"
The Great and Holy Week AheadThe Great and Holy Week Ahead
Holy UnctionHoly UnctionWednesday Evening following MatinsWednesday Evening following Matins
This day reminds us of our need for healing and forgiveness. This day reminds us of our need for healing and forgiveness.
In the sacrament of Holy Unction, the Faithful are anointed to In the sacrament of Holy Unction, the Faithful are anointed to be healed both physically and spiritually. Participants are be healed both physically and spiritually. Participants are reconciled to God and each other in preparation to receive the reconciled to God and each other in preparation to receive the Eucharist instituted by Christ at the Last Supper.Eucharist instituted by Christ at the Last Supper.
The Great and Holy Week AheadThe Great and Holy Week Ahead
The Divine Liturgy of St. BasilThe Divine Liturgy of St. BasilThursday, 10amThursday, 10am
On Holy Thursday morning we ascend Mt. Zion with Christ and On Holy Thursday morning we ascend Mt. Zion with Christ and the Twelve, and enter the Upper Room.the Twelve, and enter the Upper Room.
At the Last Supper, Christ inaugurates the New Covenant, and At the Last Supper, Christ inaugurates the New Covenant, and the faithful receive Holy Communion.the faithful receive Holy Communion.
The Great and Holy Week AheadThe Great and Holy Week Ahead
The Twelve Passion GospelsThe Twelve Passion GospelsThursday, 7pmThursday, 7pm
We commemorate the betrayal, arrest, undeserved suffering, We commemorate the betrayal, arrest, undeserved suffering, and death of our Lord and Savior with 12 Gospel readings.and death of our Lord and Savior with 12 Gospel readings.
We hear the hauntingly beautiful Fifteenth Antiphon as the We hear the hauntingly beautiful Fifteenth Antiphon as the procession of Christ carrying His own Cross is made.procession of Christ carrying His own Cross is made.
Great and Holy FridayGreat and Holy Friday
Royal HoursRoyal Hours10am10am
Vespers of the UnnailingVespers of the Unnailing4pm4pm
The Burial of Christ The Burial of Christ (Lamentations)(Lamentations)
7pm7pm
Great and Holy SaturdayGreat and Holy Saturday
The Divine Liturgy of St. BasilThe Divine Liturgy of St. Basil10am10am
Baptisms and ChrismationsBaptisms and Chrismations4pm4pm
Nocturns Nocturns 11:30pm11:30pm
Great and Holy PASCHAGreat and Holy PASCHA
Matins and the Divine LiturgyMatins and the Divine Liturgy12 midnight12 midnight
Blessing of Baskets and MealBlessing of Baskets and Mealfollowsfollows
Agape VespersAgape Vespers4pm4pm
“Building Up the Church Beyond Our Parish”
Holy Trinity Church is a community of Orthodox Christians seeking to glorify God by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christin its entirety to all people in the Centre Region and beyond. We strive to build up the Church beyond our parish by:
living our faith,
participating in the fullness of Orthodox worship,
teaching and fellowship,
intentional outreach to the Penn State University community, and
practicing sacrificial stewardship.
Our MissionOur Mission
Bp. MELCHISEDEK (Pleska), Bishop of Pittsburgh & Western PAFr. John Reeves, Rector E-mail
Fr. Basil Biberdorf, Assistant Rector E-mail
Dn. Alex Cadman, Ministries Coordinator E-mail
Dn. Mark Oleynik, Director of Christian Education E-mail
Dr. Bob Roberts and Karen Cattell, Choir Directors E-mail Judy Fryncko, Office Assistant E-mail
Our Clergy and StaffOur Clergy and Staff
Support Support Matthew 25 Matthew 25 This LentThis Lent
Two-pronged approach this year:Clothing Drive, with donations to go directly to the St. Vincent de Paul;
Gift Card Drive (Wal-Mart/Target)so homeless residents at Housing Transitions can purchase necessities.
See Diana Van Duin for information.
Nittany Beverage139 N. Patterson St.
Patterson St. (On-Street)
Sparks St. (On-Street)
Montessori School 300 S. Sparks St.
Gill St. (On-Street)
Holy TrinityParking Lot
Parking OptionsParking Options
Thanks for Watching!Thanks for Watching!
If you have pictures of parish eventsIf you have pictures of parish eventsor people you would like to shareor people you would like to shareon our on our Weekly Digital BulletinWeekly Digital Bulletin,,
please send them to Dn. Alexanderplease send them to Dn. Alexanderat at [email protected]@holytrinity-oca.org
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By phone— Parish Office: (814) 231-2855Hours: M-W-F 11am-3pm
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By appointment—To speak to any member of our clergy or staff, contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
How to Reach UsHow to Reach Us
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