Welcome to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
We hope our website can acquaint you with our Parish. Though we are not a very large Orthodox community, by God's grace we have an active life of liturgical worship and social activities. Our life in Christ is the center of our parish community.
We seek to strengthen our life in Christ not only by our worship and fellowship, but also by learning more about our Christian faith and finding opportunities to serve our neighbor. By carefully and courageously practicing our faith we hope to grow strong in love and virtue. We seek to build the bonds of support that lead us to a deeper communion with God. Our parish exists for no other purpose than bringing us into communion with God through Christ our Lord in the Holy Spirit.
If you are from the Pocono Mountains and need a spiritual home or if you have moved to our area and are looking for a Church, please join us in our worship. We would be delighted to welcome you. We are a canonical Orthodox Church and believe that the fullness of the Apostolic faith is found in Orthodoxy.
Please 'come and see.'
Fr. Nicholas J. Solak
Parish Priest
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 30th - Parish Christmas/New Year Social following Vespers
Dec. 30th - Community Breakfast serving @ 10:00 AM! Please help out if you are able.
Dec. 17th - Christmas Caroling at local nursing homes! We will join Holy Cross following the Divine Liturgy/Coffee Hour.
Dec. 16th - All of Creation Church School Day 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM including education, crafts and snacks. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend. Children under 5 should have a parent stay. All families are welcome!
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE DEADLINE IS DEC. 10TH (ONLY HAMS & TURKEYS - no dry/canned goods) to be delivered to VALOR serving our military veterans and their families!
Dec. 9th - Pierogi Making - please plan to help out! The more help, the easier for everyone!
Dec. 8th - Soup Kitchen serving @ 5:00 PM! Please help if you are able!
Dec. 2nd - Adult Study (4:30ish) following Resurrection Vespers @ Holy Trinity. Dec. 2nd - Deanery Retreat @ All Saints, Olyphant: Divine Liturgy 9:00 AM followed by a light Lenten Brunch @ 11 AM; a Lecture from Nathan Hoppe w/Q&A from Noon - 2 PM.
Nov. 28th & 29th DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS - volunteer Parishioners will be Decorating our Church & the Fellowship Hall for Christmas. Daytime & Evening shifts are available to volunteer starting @ 8 AM. Please see Father Nicholas if you would like to help out!
Saturday, Nov. 25th Community Breakfast @ 10:00 AM! HELP is Needed ! Set up and preparation arrive at 8:30 AM. Converse with guests (ongoing) - Wash Pots & Pans - Load dishwasher - Clean tables - Clean & vacuum floors - Clean bathrooms - Thank you in advance for your time and for helping others. Hope to see you there!
REVISED - Sunday, Nov. 19th Bake Sale - The Women's Group is planning a Fall Bake Sale during Coffee Hour . . . just in time for your Thanksgiving Day table. Everyone is invited to bring a baked good to the coffee Hour that Sunday to be placed on the Bake Sale Table!
Saturday, Nov. 18th Adult Study immediately after Vespers in the Holy Trinity Fellowship Hall.
NOV.15th NATIVITY FAST BEGINS
Saturday, Nov. 11th Marriage & Family Enrichment Retreat w/the Miraculous Icon of St. Anna Visiting - Holy Trinity and Holy Cross are offering a marriage and family enrichment retreat at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 135 Stokes Ave., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Our presenters will be Drs. David and Mary Ford from St. Tikhon's Monastery. The miraculous Icon of St. Anna currently at St. Tikhon's Monastery will be brought, and we will close the day with liturgical services in the presence of St. Anna. All are welcome to come to the liturgical services at the end of the day, even if not participating in the retreat. Schedule for the Day: 10:00 AM Registration & Refreshments 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM First talk by Dr. David on "An Orthodox Understanding of and Vision for Marriage," including about 15 minutes of Q&A. This talk draws much on the wisdom of St. John Chrysostom. 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Break 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Second talk (using a handout) by Dr. Mary on "Dealing with Thoughts, especially in Marriage & Family Life", includiing about 15 minutes of Q&A. 12:45 - 2:00 PM Lunch along with book signing 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Third talk (using a handout) by Dr. David on "31 Specific Ways to Enhance the Glory of Our Marriage & Family Life", including about 15 minutes of Q&A, especially encouraging the attendees to talk about ways that they have found helpful for harmony and spiritual growth in their marriages and family life, etc. 3:00 PM-3:15 PM Break 3:15 PM-3:45 PM Continuation of Discussion. 4:00 PM Great Vespers, w/Akathist to Sts. Joachim & Anna. Please let Father Nicholas know if you plan to attend. All of our married couples are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, Nov. 4th Church School Day "All of Creation" 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM including education, crafts and snacks. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend. Children under 5 should have a parent stay. All families are welcome!
Saturday, Oct. 28th Our Monthly Community Breakfast! Serving Breakfast @ 10:00 AM HELP is Needed ! Set up and preparation arrive at 8:30 AM. Converse with guests (ongoing) - Wash Pots & Pans - Load dishwasher - Clean tables - Clean & vacuum floors - Clean bathrooms - Thank you in advance for your time and for helping others. Hope to see you there!