Orthodoxy in America
MAY PASTORAL ADDRESS
TO THE FAITHFUL WHO ARE WORKING OUT THEIR SALVATION AT THE SPIRITUAL HOME OF HOLY TRINITY
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN!
CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
The celebration of the Feast of all Feasts, Holy Pascha, continues throughout the month of May. We greet each other by proclaiming the Truth that Christ Is Risen from the dead! And by Jesus’ death on the Cross He has destroyed death and given us eternal life. To keep prevalent in our minds and hearts this great Joy we do the following:
- Say “Christ Is Risen” when we initially greet each other. We use this greeting until the Feast of Holy Ascension.
- We DO NOT kneel or do prostrations for prayer or worship, privately or publicly. We STAND instead. Kneeling is a penitential posture while standing is a celebrative posture. We go back to kneeling at Holy Pentecost.
- We DO NOT use the Prayer to the Holy Spirit, ‘O’ Heavenly King’, until the Feast of Holy Pentecost, for this is when the Apostles received the Holy Spirit as Tongues of Fire.
Dear Brethren, Let us simply be obedient to the directives of the Church so that we may live an ORTHODOX WAY OF LIFE, purifying our bodies and souls all in order to be truly human.
With Love In The Risen Christ,
Fr Lev
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GRAVE BLESSINGS Father’s PASCHA Grave Blessing Schedule is as follows:
Saturday April 29 White Chapel 10:00am
Saturday May 6 Cadillac Memorial Gardens East 10:00am & Resurrection 11:00am Saturday May 13 Forest Lawn 10:00am
-All other cemeteries by appointment, please call Fr Lev -Note that times are approximate, please be patient -Please use ‘Pascha Grave Blessing Envelopes’ available at the candle stand.
HEALTH & SAFETY OF THE PARISH
We are dedicated to keeping Holy Trinity a safe environment on every level, so you may continue to worship here safely and comfortably!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Fr Lev or any council member.
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE PLEA Thank you for all your generous donations! We met our goal in our special maintenance plea! We continue to have a 'to do' list of items that need special attention to keep our church and grounds in good condition. You can always contribute to our general maintenance fund with the envelope provided in your boxed set! May God Bless YOU for helping the church maintain it's beauty inside and out! WELCOME TO OUR PARISH 
Welcome to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Rev. Fr. Lev Kopistiansky SERVICES Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Wednesday Vespers 7:00 pm Saturday Great Vespers 4:00 pm
Private Confessions
Church School, Sunday 11:30 am Services are in English
All are Welcome Parishioners are of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, some being Orthodox
all of their life as well as those who have made adult commitments to become Orthodox.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church is located at Eight Mile Road and Anglin Street
in Detroit, Michigan. For directions to our church, please click on the "Directions" tab.
Written directions as well as a MapQuest option makes it easy for you to get here.
Click on the navigation links to the left to learn more about our parish.
If you have questions about Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, please visit
our "contacts" section or attend one of our services.
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ACE AND BOOK CLUB INFO ADULT CHURCH EDUCATION WITH FR LEV! Father Lev conducts his 'Adult Church Ed' (ACE) sessions, on many Saturday's after 4:00pm Great Vesper Services. (Please check the calendar for dates!) There are NO ACE Classes scheduled for the month of May! The 'open forum' format gives you a great opportunity to ask and discuss anything that you have always wanted to address. Please come and learn, have fun, and maybe 'stump the Priest'! See you there!
BOOK CLUB: Book Discussion Group meets every Wednesday after Vespers. (unless noted, please check the calendar) There are several meetings scheduled for the month of May, please check the calendar! All are welcome to join us, even if you don't have the book being discussed! Contact Sean Stidd with any inquiries! HOLY TRINITY OUTREACH
From the St. Juliana Outreach Ministry of Mercy The Holy Trinity outreach ministry has a patron saint, St. Juliana of Lazarevo! On the third Sunday of each month, we do a "Dollar Donation Day" to support this ministry. If you can, donate a dollar to help out! Thank you to all those who have donated thus far! Thank you to those who continue to help with packing lunches for the ODO and who bring in hygiene kit supplies! Our mission cannot be completed without all your help! Our next meeting via zoom Monday April 3 at 6:00pm, contact Laura for link at klinela27@gmail.com or in person on Sunday April 9 after Liturgy. We are low on some items for hygiene kits. Donations are always welcome and much appreciated: bags for q-tips, 2 gallon bags, 1 gallon bags, deodorant, dental floss, lip balm, lotion, razors, shaving cream, granola bars, shampoo, conditioner, small packs of tissue, gift cards in small increments e.g. $5 McDonalds. If you are able to donate, please bring the items into the church hall where there is a box provided to collect items!
*Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? Come to a meeting or contact Laura Kline, Kim Hancock or any council member if you are able to contribute! Thank you!
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