Our projects and ministry are many and our Theme is to “Gather My People to My Home”
As the presence of the Universal church, the parish is called to witness to those within and those outside the community of believers. If we believe that in Orthodoxy we have the fullness of the Truth, then we have the great responsibility to share it with all people. All aspects of the parish may be seen as apostolic, and the Orthodox faithful are called to incorporate Christian mission in all aspects of life. At Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Cathedral it is our duty and obligation not to hide our light under the bushel, but to let it shine before all people. To regain the missionary model that established the early Church, we must let our light so shine, so that people will see the light and love of Christ in us and desire to believe. The Outreach & Evangelism Committee cannot do the work of the Church, it needs the person to person participation by every member who makes up the CHURCH of Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Cathedral.
The following ministries have been established:
WELCOME GREETERS—Outside of the Cathedral each Sunday 9:30 to 10:00 AM we have our Committee Members welcoming and greeting our parishioners and Visitors to our Church. Welcome stickers are placed on Visitors and Guest and a register is signed so that we may follow up with them. A special Visitor’s table is set up for special refreshments to welcome them and get to know them.
VISITING MINISTRY—Shut-ins, Hospitalized members of our Parish are remembered by a group of dedicated members spreading their good cheer and taking the word of God on their visits. Sermons of Fr.Paul Costopoulos, Dean of the Cathedral are given to them on CDs and where a CD player is needed that is provided also. Soon our Liturgy will be on DVDs and that too will be a wonderful gift to them.
COLLEGE STUDENTS & SERVICE MEN/WOMEN AWAY FROM HOME—Here we will mail special packages thru-out the year and keep them informed thru e mail and cards of encouragement. CD sermons and DVD Divine Liturgy will be available upon request.
FOREVER YOUNG—Our elderly will be respected for their faithfulness, love and service to our Cathedral by bringing them together for social activities and fellowship. This will be in cooperation with the Philoptochos Society.
OUTREACH BANNER MINISTRY—Thru–out our Liturgical Year we will feature and highlight the importance of Evangelism with education of the faith thru Mini Topics that will correspond with our Banners. Starting in September, “Find your Spiritual Home in the Orthodox Christian Church”, “Family Outreach Sunday”, “Christ is Born Glorify Him!”, “Join us on a Lenten Journey to the Resurrection”
The following ministries will be established:
PUBLIC AWARENESS—CAMP VAKAKES—INTER-FAITH MARRIAGES—NEW MEMBERS MINISTRY—GRIEF SHARE
