Sunday, January 22       Thirty-second Sunday after Pentecost - Tone 7
Apostle Timothy of the Seventy; Monk Martyr Anastasius the Persian; Martyrs Manuel, George, Peter, Leontius -- Bishops; Sionus, Gabriel, John, Leontius, Parodus -- Presbyters; and 377 companions in Bulgaria

9:10a Hours
9:30a Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Saturday, January 28
4:30p Vigil  Resurrection Gospel XI

Sunday, January 29      Thirty-third Sunday after Pentecost - Tone 8
                                        Sunday of Zacchaeus
Martyrs Romanus, Jacob (James), Philotheus, Hyperechius, Abibus, Julian, and Paregonius, at Samosata; Martyrs Silvanus, Bishop of Emesa, Luke the Deacon, and Mocius the Reader

9:10a Hours
9:30a Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

We are ready to produce a new Cathedral pictoral directory (the last one was in 2003!).  Entries will include an individual (or family) photo, address, phone number, and email address.

The photos will be taken on Sunday, February 19 (from 2:00p until 8:00p), and on Monday, February 20 (from 2:00p until 8:00p) in the Parish Hall.

On Sunday, February 19, group photos (Clergy and serves; Parish Council, Choir, Church School [teachers and students], Sts. Martha and Mary Sisterhood, and "O" Club) will be taken in the Cathedral immediately following the Divine Liturgy.  Please be prompt!

If anyone is interested in purchasing a business card size ad (doctors, dentists, lawyers, CPSs, etc) in the directory, please let us know as soon as possible.

Everyone will receive a complimentary copy of the directory, as well as a free 8x10 portrait.  you will also have the opportunity to view your images electronically and purchase additional portraits.

This is a great project to help us put names to familiar faces and to get to know each other, whether we are new, or longtime parish members.

Sign up soon!

There will be a special meeting of Holy Trinity's Parish Council on Sunday, February 5, 2012, following the Divine Liturgy.

All Parish Council members are urged to attend.

Those who submit reports to the Annual Meeting (Sunday, February 12) are urged to begin putting their thoughts together.

Finished reports may be given to Nancy Yurschak, Council Secretary, no later than January 22.

As we prepare for the Great Fast, which is coming sooner than we think, this next Bible Study will study an important book of the Bible read during the liturgical services for the Fast. 

The book of Isaiah will be explored in a series of five mid-week classes beginning at 7:00p, Wednesday, January 25, and continuing on the second and fourth Wednesdays through March 21.
Almost all of Isaiah is read in Orthodox Churches during the course of Lent (along with Genesis and Proverbs).  So why is this eighth-century BC prophet so important to the churches -- not just Orthodox -- and what are its messages for our faith and practice today?

Be sure to bring a Bible, preferably one you don't mind marking up, and dive into this critical 8th century prophet to see what light may be thrown on faith...our individual lives...and even our conflicted times.

Facilitator:  Jeremiah (Steve) Durham

A huge "Thank You!" to Tina Richardson, the staff of the Church School, the children of the Church School, and to all who attended the Yolka.  It was beautiful!

It is a pious custom of our Orthodox people to have the blessing of Theophany brought into their homes during this time of year.  It is a joy to have the Blessing of the Jordan brought into the places we dwell, to have Jesus Christ even closer to us.

If you would like to have your home blessed during the Theophany, please either sign the sheet at the candle desk, or contact Fr. John to make the necessary arrangements.

The time is coming close to determine your support to the Parish for 2012.  Please look into your heart and be generous.

There has been a great deal of work done in and around the Cathedral: some has been restoration, but much of it has also been maintenance.  But there is much more to do!

We desperately need you to honor your pledge.  We must be able to meet our operating expenses (which have been cored to the bone.)

Please consider raising your pledge for this coming year.  Even in a bad economy, God comes first.

We Need Greeters!
Our "Greeter Ministry" is very successful.  It welcomes not only our guests and visitors to our parish, but we welcome our own parishioners as well.

We Need Docents!
Share the beauty and history of the Cathedral: become a Saturday Docent.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this vital ministry, please contact Fr. John as soon as you can.