Holy Trinity & Saint Mary EOTC

Leadership & Clergy

Our parish is guided by the canonical ministry of the priesthood and strengthened through faithful servants who support worship, education, charity, hospitality, and parish life.

Clergy Leadership

The priesthood is entrusted with the Holy Mysteries, preaching, pastoral care, and the spiritual guidance of the parish.

Parish Service

Faithful servants support worship logistics, education, charity, hospitality, and stewardship under pastoral direction.

Unity & Accountability

We seek unity, reverence, transparency, and responsible service—building parish life with prayer and order.

Clergy

The priesthood safeguards the Holy Mysteries and guides the people in faith, worship, discipline, and spiritual growth.

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MelakeSelam Kesis Endale A. Abebe, Ph.D.

Founding Priest & Administrator

Serving the parish through the Holy Mysteries, preaching, pastoral care, and spiritual guidance, and providing administrative leadership for parish stability and mission.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Divine Liturgy, sacraments, prayers, and pastoral care
  • Teaching Orthodox faith (children, youth, and adults)
  • Spiritual guidance, confession, and community support
  • Liturgical order and canonical discipline
  • Parish coordination and ministry organization under canonical order
Parish Office
8231 McGee Lane, Houston, TX 77071
Phone
713-367-1341 • 713-560-8805

Priests & Ministry Leaders

Kesis Yosef Demissie, Kesis Samuel Kassa, Memhir Nebiyou Girma, Kesis Solomon Zena, Mergeta Mikru Terefe

Supporting the liturgical life, teaching ministry, pastoral outreach, and spiritual formation of the parish under pastoral direction.

Parish Council

Getahun Eshete, Yilma Mengistu, Habtamu Taye

The Parish Council supports the mission of the Church through service, stewardship, hospitality, outreach, and responsible planning under pastoral guidance.

  • Facilities and logistics for worship services
  • Hospitality and welcoming of visitors and new families
  • Charitable outreach and community support
  • Event coordination and parish communications
  • Stewardship and responsible planning

What the clergy provides

  • Holy Liturgy and Divine Services
  • Confession and spiritual guidance
  • Baptism and Chrismation preparation
  • Marriage preparation and counseling
  • Pastoral care for the sick and families

New to the parish?

If you are visiting for the first time or returning to the Church, we would be honored to welcome you.

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Ministry Teams

Ministries help the parish worship God faithfully and serve the community through prayer, teaching, charity, hospitality, and organized support.

Sunday School

Children and youth faith formation and activities.

Women’s Ministry

Service, hospitality, prayer support, and parish care.

Youth & Young Adults

Fellowship, mentorship, service, and spiritual growth.

Choir / Chant

Supporting worship through chant and liturgical responses.

Altar & Liturgical Support

Service preparation, order, reverence, and readiness for worship.

Stewardship & Building

Maintenance, development, and building mission support.

Hospitality & Outreach

Welcoming visitors, fellowship meals, and charity for the needy—serving Christ through practical love.

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How to Contact Leadership

For confession, pastoral care, baptisms, marriage preparation, funerals, or parish questions, please contact us. We will respond as soon as possible.

“Let all things be done decently and in order.” — 1 Corinthians 14:40
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