Orthodoxy in America
AUGUST PASTORAL ADDRESS
TO THOSE WORKING OUT THEIR SALVATION AT THE SPIRITUAL HOME OF HOLY TRINITY
GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! … GLORY FOREVER!
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Summer is upon us which brings many activities that can distract us from what we should be doing … that is constantly ’Thirsting for Christ’. The following is a quote from St. Isaac of Syria that explains why we must Thirst for Christ:
Thirst For Christ
Thirst for Jesus, so that He may inebriate you with his love.
Blind your eyes to all that is held in honor in the world, so that you may be held worthy to have the peace which comes from God reign in your heart.
Fast from the allurements that make the eyes glitter, in order that you may become worthy of spiritual joy.
Prayer accords strictly with behavior. For no one yearns for heavenly things when he is bound up in the fetters of the will concerning bodily matters; or is there anyone who will ask for things divine when he is occupied with earthly matters.
Everyone’s desire is made known by his actions, and it is for the things about which he is concerned that a person will be
anxious to ask. The person who desires the greatest things is not concerned with the lesser.
Brethren, let us enjoy our summer activities but never stop Thirsting for Christ.
With love in Christ our Lord,
Fr. Lev
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PARISH PICNIC
Join us Sunday July 31st for our Parish Picnic! Sign up to volunteer or to bring food or raffle items! Contact any council member to let them know how you can help! We will be setting up the church grounds for the picnic on Saturday morning at 10:00am (July 30th) Join us if you are able to help! Thank you!
HEALTH & SAFETY OF THE PARISH
Updated guidelines in accordance with the CDC ... Masks are no longer mandated, however you are free to wear them. We will continue to offer masks, which are available in our vestibule, as well as we continue to offer hand sanitizer placed in and around the church and hall. 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.
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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BOOK CLUB ON WEDNESDAY'S 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 August! 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) 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 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! Our next ODO Lunch packing day will be Saturday August 20 at 2:00pm, join us in the fellowship hall at church if you can assist! Our next meeting will be Sunday August 21 after Liturgy!
Hazel Park Schools Backpack & School Supply Drive: If you are able to donate school supplies, please send them in by August 15! Suggested items would be pencils, markers, glue sticks, tape, folders, notebooks...etc.
We are continuing to collect items to make hygiene kits for those in need. Items include: deodorant, combs, lotion, adult toothbrushes, soap, washcloths, razors, and hand sanitizer. 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, Ana Nazarko or any council member if you are able to contribute! Thank you!
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