Commemoration of The Great and Holy Feast of Pascha
Holy Week comes to an end at sunset of Great and Holy Saturday, as the Church prepares to celebrate her most ancient and preeminent festival, Pascha, the feast of feasts. The time of preparation will give way to a time of fulfillment. The glorious and respendent light emanating from the empty Tomb will dispel the darkness. Christ, risen from the dead, cracks the fortress of death and takes "captivity captive" (Psalm 67:19). All the limitations of our createdness are torn asunder. Death is swallowed up in victory and life is liberated. "For as by a man came death, by a ...
Our Church Is Growing
In June 2008, Holy Trinity broke ground on a $1.68 million expansion -- the most extensive construction project it has undertaken since it moved to its current site on Lakeside Drive in April 1976. With completion scheduled for the Spring of 2009, the project features new seating, new sanctuary and lobby space, and renovated kitchen and hall facilities. Highlights include: -- Expansion of the sanctuary and relocation and expansion of the choir loft. The move added seating for 140 people, expanding total seating to 370. New pews were added and existing pews recovered. -- New onyx flooring was installed in the solea and ...
Nicene Creed
The Symbol of Faith of Orthodox Christians -- I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible: And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten, Begotten of the Father before all ages, Light of Light, True God of True God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made: Who for us men and for our salvation came down from the heavens, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man; And was crucified for us under Pontius ...
Welcome -- From Fr. Jim
Please visit usDear Parishioners and Friends of Holy Trinity: In John 15:15 we read: “…but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” We are a Church – an Ekklesia – a coming together of God’s people sharing and living in friendship what has been “made known to us” in the totality of our programs here at Holy Trinity. We are called “friends” in the spirit of the Evangelist and defined as an Orthodox community and family as we live, worship, interact, and commune with one another in this spirit that is our faith. We hope you enjoy wandering through our website, and wish to welcome you to our Church should you ever find yourself in the Grand Rapids area. In His Love and Service, Fr. Jim Read More →
News and Events
Updates To Philoptochos EventsThere are new postings for those interested in the latest news from the Holy Trinity Philoptochos organization. Check out the Philoptochos, Ministries page for more details or here are some direct links: 2010 Philoptochos Spring Events and 2010 Coffee Hour Guidelines Read More →
Mommy and Me Group Play DatesMommy & Me Playgroup — Upcoming playdates are Friday, January 22nd, Friday, February 5th and Friday, February 19th from 11am to 1:30pm in the AHEPA Room. Please join us — all Moms (Dads and/or Yiayias & Pappous welcome!) and kids ages 5 and under!!! Refreshments and snacks are provided. Important note: If Grand Rapids Public Schools are closed due to the weather, then... [Read more...]
Mommy and Me Play GroupFor all Holy Trinity Moms (Dads welcome!) and children age 4 and under Friday, October 16th from 11am to 1:30pm in the AHEPA Room. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more info, call or email Vasiliki Christopoulos, 616-272-3133 or vchristop@yahoo.com Read More →
Altar Boy ScheduleThe Altar Boy Schedule is available in PDF format for viewing or downloading. 2009-2010 Altar Boy Schedule If there are any changes or names missing please make sure that we know about them so that this schedule can get updated. Read More →
GOYA, JOY, and HOPE Family Event – 23 September 2009Holy Trinity Parishioners, This Wednesday, 23 September 2009, we will begin the first social of the GOYA, JOY, and HOPE groups for the school year. The event will start at 6:00 and end at 8:00. A pizza dinner will be provided. Parents should plan on attending. This is a family event and will be so in the future too! 6:00 – 7:00: Dinner and homework help. Bring your homework! 7:00 – 8:00:... [Read more...]
‘Secular vs. Sacred’ | Oct. 2-4 conference at Dormition Monastery, Rives Junction, Mich.The Orthodox Women in the Healing Ministries organization is holding its 16th Annual Conference Oct. 2-4 at the Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery in Rives Junction, Mich. The theme of the conference is “Secular vs. Sacred” and will be led by speaker Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse. Key insights to be discussed at the conference: – When God created the world, He spoke it into existence.... [Read more...]
Mommy and Me Group Forming At Holy TrinityMommy and Me We are pleased to announce a new fun group will be starting this fall at Holy Trinity. “Mommy and Me” will be for all Holy Trinity Moms (Dads welcome!) and children, ages 4 and under. Our first “play date” get together will be on Wednesday, September 30th from 11:30am to 2pm in the AHEPA room at the church. Coffee will be provided. This is a great way... [Read more...]
Holy Trinity Picnic, 13 September 2009Holy Trinity Parishioners, The Parish Council and Philoptochos invite everyone from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church to celebrate our diversity! We are all so lucky to worship with such a diverse congregation. Let’s celebrate our Orthodox community by sharing our cultures. On September the 13th we will have a picnic after the Divine Liturgy, celebrating all our heritages! Bring your... [Read more...]
Parish News — 21 August 2009Change of Venue for Father Jim’s retirement celebration Dear Parishioners and Friends: Due to the overwhelming reply by people wanting to attend Father Jim’s retirement celebration, Holy Trinity has exceeded its seating capacity and therefore, we have moved our party to a new location. It is with our sincerest appreciation that we announce that our sister church, St. Nicholas Antiochian... [Read more...]
Religious Education News: 21 June 2009Dear Parents, Friends, Fellow Christians, It is the Second Sunday of Matthew. The Gospel Reading for this week is from Matthew 4:18-23. The Epistle Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 2:10-16. Altar Team: Open to all altar boys throughout the summer. === NOURISHING THE SPIRIT === “Nourishing the Spirit — Orthodox Christian Educational Resources from the Internet” A... [Read more...]
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