OUR VISION:  As the presence of the Universal Church, the parish is called to witness to those within and those outside the community of believers.
 
OUR GOAL:  Is to fulfill the calling of Jesus Christ to be His witnesses.
 
OUR MISSION:  To Gather His People unto His Home and Come and See.
   There are three (3) important things we will accomplish by this Mission:
1.         Come & See Jesus Christ in our Midst
2.       Come & See the Power of Faith
3.       Come & See the Truth and Beauty of the Orthodox Christian Faith
 
We welcome all visitors and guest to our Cathedral.  We are thankful that you have chosen to worship with us today.
 
OUTREACH & EVANGELISM NEWS:
September begins the new Liturgical Year. We will begin with the lst Banner Ministry: “Find your Spiritual Home in the Christian Orthodox Church”   All are Welcomed.
 
September 12th, National Back to Church Sunday, Holy Trinity & Holy Cross Cathedral will be listed as a church to attend on this Sunday.  10:00AM Divine Liturgy begins.  All are welcomed with a special Visitor’s Table and gift.
 
 September 23, 24, &25th we will aid our Parish in the Greek Food Festival by conducting Church tours, Cathedral Bookstore, and Welcoming/directing our guest and visitors.
 
DATE TO REMEMBER FOR OUTREACH & EVANGELISM COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Our Sept. 8th meeting at 4:30 PM Wednesday is to gather all our volunteer members before the 5:15PM Family Night
Series which consists of a healthy dinner, Children’s Groups, and Adult Education with special topics.  In October we will host all Orthodox Christians in the Metro area of Birmingham for enrichment.  This will be our Pan-Orthodox event.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Forever Young Gathering Date to be announced.
In October we will host all Orthodox Christians in the Metro area of Birmingham for enrichment.  This will be our Pan-Orthodox event.  Date to be announced.
 
Penny O. Kovakas, Coordinator
Outreach & Evangelism

Rain or Shine, our Greeters have been at their post from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM every Sunday to extend a warm greeting of welcome and especially to our Guest & Visitors asking them to sign our Guest Register.

 Have you noticed the Cross Sticker on some of our worshipers?  They are guest or visitors to our Cathedral.  We ask that our parish members give the same friendly welcome to those wearing the Cross.  This is your opportunity to share the genuine love of Christ to all that gather in His Home.  Don't be shy--- smile and thank them for coming to worship.

Have you seen the Visitor Card and pencil in the church pews?  Please take the time to read it and make it a tool you can use to ask the Guest or Visitor sited in your row to fill it out.  

The Outreach & Evangelism Greeters are to be congratulated and thanked for the great job they have done this year.  Your service to Him is an example of your genuine love for the Orthodox faith and Church.  God Bless you all richly.

We ask that all parish members join in and do their part in the Great Commission by Christ, "To make disciples of all men"!  Thanking you in advance. 

Penny O. Kovakas Coordinator

Outreach and Evangelism