"Let us not give up the habit of meeting together... Instead, let us encourage each other all the more,"
the earliest Christians said (Hebrews 10:25). So join us for worship and fellowship. To find us, click here: Find HTOC.
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Holy Trinity Orthodox Church is the little church with a big heart and room for all, where Jesus nourishes modern lives through ancient roots! With our priest Father Alexis Woytek on board and common-sense health and safety precautions in place, we continue to gather safely for Sunday Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. and share groceries with hungry neighbors through our friends at People Helping People in Hernando County.
This month bring us Independence Day (July 4) — the birthday of the United States and a salute to the American ideal of liberty.
While we celebrate it, let’s remember what the earliest Christian voices tell us about freedom.
Paul says: “You have been called to live in freedom. But don’t use your freedom as an excuse to indulge your selfish impulses. Instead, use your freedom to serve each other in love” (Galatians 5:13).
Peter echoes him: “Live like free people, but don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. Live as people who are serving God” (1 Peter 2:16).
Freedom then, for followers of Christ Jesus, isn’t no-holds-barred leeway to indulge individual whims and wants regardless of others.
Rather, it’s a gift to be used with God and neighbor in mind — for Jesus set us free from the slavery of sin’s self-centeredness to pursue God’s liberating love agenda!
Sunday, July 7 · 9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
Second Sunday After Pentecost
All Saints of Carpathian Rus' and North America
Sunday, July 14 · 9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
Third Sunday After Pentecost
Sunday, July 21 · 9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Sunday, July 28 · 9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Summer means slowing down or taking a break for many. But God “never rests or sleeps” (Psalm 121:4) — and neither does his church. We’ll still be gathering for worship and doing charity all summer long. If you’re out of town on a Sunday, please be sure to worship at an Orthodox Christian church there. And don’t forget your church at home! Please keep up your practice of stewardship, so our parish has the resources needed to keep our doors open, our lights on, and our life in Christ together going strong. Thank you!
“Rejoice with those who rejoice” (Romans 12:15). Best wishes to our kinfolk in Christ celebrating special milestones this month! Anniversaries: John and Debbie Romanyak (July 17). Birthdays: Sandra Terzak (July 2). God grant you many years!
Independence Day: On July 4, pause to thank God for the freedom we enjoy in the United States and to pray for the wisdom to use it in ways that please him and make his love felt concretely in our country and around the world.
Help Ukraine! Ukraine continues to bear the brunt of unprovoked Russian warfare at a cost of innocent lives, brutal destruction, and human heartbreak. Please relieve the horror by funding humanitarian aid by clicking this link: tinyurl.com/iocc-ukraine.
Church doesn't just happen on its own. It happens when we come together and put our time, talent, and treasure at God's disposal to do his will as followers of Christ Jesus. In a word, that's stewardship. Want to lend a helping hand? See our parish priest, Father Alexis Woytek to find out what needs doing. Want to become a supporting member? See our parish treasurer, Mrs. Lydia Pinkowski to find out how. Thank you for pitching in to make your church happen!
The Church doesn't exist for itself. God calls it to reach out and share his love with the world that it lives in. Our parish charity bin is one way we do such outreach, collecting nonperishable food that our friends at People Helping People in Hernando County share with locals in need. Click here for an online grocery list. Thank you for reaching out and helping others through your church's charity!
COVID is no longer a global pandemic, but coronavirus still crops up now and then, here and there. Please keep alert and take sensible precautions while our church remains open.
If you feel ill, please stay home, follow doctor’s orders, and take good care of yourself. Let us know if you want us to pray for you. We look forward to seeing you again once you get well!
Please feel free to wear a face mask if your health requires it or you just feel safer doing so.
Please respect personal space and give each other courteous leeway.
Thanks for your consideration, which is simply part of doing what Christ Jesus told us to do: “Love others as much as you love yourself” (Mark 12:31).
