Holy Trinity Church - Steubenville, OH : 2026-11-15 Bulletin

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

You destroyed death by Your Cross, You opened Paradise to the Robber. You turned the Myrrh-bearing Women’s lament into joy, and You commanded Your Apostles to preach that You rose, O Christ God, granting the world the great mercy.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Gouria, Shamuna, and Habib in the Plagal First Mode

Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties, scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou alone art good and the Friend of man.

Apolytikion for the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who did show forth the fishermen to be all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit. And through them, You drew the world into Your Net, O Friend of Man, glory to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22.

Brethren, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

Church News

Events

This Week’s Activities:

November 15, 2026—Guria, Shamuna, and Habib,

Martyrs and Confessors of Edessa

Thomas II the New, Archbishop of Constantinople

Fast Schedule

Fish Allowed: Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat

Strict Fast: Wed, Fri

Parish News:

Prayer List—Περαστικά – Get well soon

Hunter Adkins, Anthony Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Denise Glasser, Georgiann Hart, Soula Joyce, Niko Kirsch, Joyce Locascio, Richard Mahfood, Pana Mastros, Diane Matzorkis, Mary McElhaney, Roman Michael Miller, Denise Papas, Stella Parikakis, Irene Petrides, George Pyrovolikos, Louise Riley, Alex Tressler, Chris Vogagis and Desy Vounousakis.

Welcome back Fr. Isaac and Presvytera Lisa! Καλώς Ωρίσατε! Welcome!

TODAY:

GOYA will be passing a tray for Thanksgiving baskets collection. Cash or checks made payable to Holy Trinity GOYA with “Thanksgiving basket” in the memo line will be accepted. Thank you for helping to make the holidays a bit brighter and to alleviate food needs in this area.

GOYA will also be shopping for the basket items today.

Philoptochos cookbook entries are due. Email entries to [email protected] or pick up a submission form on the Social Hall table.

Last day to order Philoptochos aprons for $35.00. Please see the flyer in the Social Hall.

Coffee hour today is hosted by Philoptochos. Thank you, ladies! Please join for fellowship in the Social Hall following services.

There are available dates to host upcoming coffee hours. If you are interested, please see sign-up sheet in Social Hall.

We will have church services on the following dates:

Nov 22, 29

Dec 13

Dec 24 Christmas Eve service at 6:30 pm

Dec 25 Christmas Day service at 10:00 am

Jan 3, 2027

Any changes to the schedule will be communicated to you.

*UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT NEWS*

· Sat, Nov 21: Entrance of the Theotokos into the Holy Temple. Happy Nameday to all named Mary, Maria, Panagiota & Panagioti! Χρόνια πολλά! Many years!

We have a display of icons that are church duplicates. Holy Trinity would like to offer them to you as gifts. Please stop by the Social Hall table display; you are welcome to take one home with you.

We are now accepting orders for poinsettias to beautify the church. The cost is $25.00 each. Return the order form to the church and make checks payable to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The order deadline is Sun, Nov 29. Flyer in Social Hall.

Holy Trinity is once again sending a Christmas card. If you would like to include your name, please complete the form and return to the church office. Checks can be made payable to the church. Deadline for submissions is Tues, Dec 1. Flyer in Social Hall.

There is a Lost & Found box in the Social Hall with some unclaimed items.

Next Sunday, Nov 22:

One year memorial for +Isidoros “Steve” Markis. A memorial luncheon will be offered by sister, Mary. May his memorial be eternal.

Thurs, Dec 3: Philoptochos Christmas party at Steubenville Country Club Dining Room beginning at 6:00 pm. Ladies are asked to bring a gift for “Vi’s game” (white elephant) and wear your favorite Christmas attire. RSVP to the church by Mon, Nov 30.

Sun, Dec 13: Sunday School will have a Nativity play following Divine Liturgy. This is an annual beloved tradition you don’t want to miss.

Online Donations—Would you like to make a donation to the church without writing a check? Use the QR code on the Pangari and in The Net and enter your credit or debit card information.

Παναγία μαζί σάς!

May the Holy Virgin be with you

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS

The 2026 boxes of pledge envelopes are on the Pangari. They are not numbered so please be sure to write your name on the envelope.

*Greek class every Sunday following Liturgy at 12:30. Any questions, please contact Kalliopi at 740-707-3563.

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