Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2017-08-06
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Transfiguration
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Holy Trinity Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (740) 282-9835
  • Fax:
  • (740) 282-2091
  • Street Address:

  • 300 South Fourth Street

  • Steubenville, OH 43952
  • Mailing Address:

  • P.O. Box 788

  • Steubenville, OH 43952


Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
The Reading is from Luke 9:28-36

At that time, Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white. And behold, two men talked with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, and when they wakened they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah" - not knowing what he said. As he said this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Beloved; listen to him!" And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silence and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Tone. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Peter's Second Universal Letter 1:10-19.

BRETHREN, be more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall; so there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Therefore I intend always to remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to arouse you by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. And I will see to it that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased," we heard this voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word made more sure. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.


Gospel Reading

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
The Reading is from Matthew 17:1-9

At that time, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is well that we are here; if you wish, I will make three booths here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is raised from the dead."


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Saints and Feasts

Transfiguration
August 06

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Our Lord had spoken to His disciples many times not only concerning His Passion, Cross, and Death, but also concerning the coming persecutions and afflictions that they themselves would endure. Since all these evils were near at hand, but the enjoyment of good things which they hoped to receive in their stead was yet to come, our Savior desired to give them full assurance, evidently and openly, concerning that glory which is prepared for those who endure to the end. Therefore, fulfilling that which He had promised shortly before, that "there be some standing here which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in His Kingdom" (Matt. 16:28), He took His three foremost disciples and ascended Mount Tabor, where He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as the light. Suddenly, together with this dread and marvelous effulgence of light, there appeared those pinnacles of the Prophets, Moses and Elias, who spoke with the Lord Jesus concerning His saving Passion which was about to take place. Standing before Him as reverent servants, they showed that He is the Lord of both the living and the dead, for Moses came forth from Hades, having died many centuries before, and Elias, as it were from heaven, whither he had been taken up while yet alive. After a little while a radiant cloud overshadowed them and out of the cloud they heard that same voice which had been heard at the Jordan at the Baptism of Christ, testifying to the Divinity of Jesus and saying: "This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well-pleased; hear ye Him" (Matt. 17: 5).

Such are the marvels, truly worthy of God, celebrated in this present feast, which is an image and prefiguring of the future state of the righteous, whose splendor the Lord spoke of, saying: "Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun" (Matt. 13:43). It is because of this that the Kontakion of this Feast is said daily (when there is not a great feast) in the Service of the Typica in perpetual commemoration of the glory that will be the lot of the Saints. According to tradition, the Lord's Transfiguration came to pass forty days before His Crucifixion; this is why the Transfiguration is celebrated forty days before the Exaltation of the Cross.


Allsaint
August 07

Sozon of Nicomedea


Allsaint
August 07

Our Holy Father Nicanorus the Wonderworker


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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Holy Transfiguration in the Grave Tone

You were transfigured upon the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Your disciples Your glory as much as they could bear. Do also in us, sinners though we be, shine Your everlasting light, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Giver of light. Glory to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Tone

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.
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Holy Trinity Calendar

  • Weekly Schedule

    August 6 to August 13, 2017

    Sunday, August 6

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Monday, August 7

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Tuesday, August 8

    4:00PM Confession

    Wednesday, August 9

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, August 11

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Sunday, August 13

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

  • Goya Camp

    August 6 to August 20, 2017

    Sunday, August 6

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Monday, August 7

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Tuesday, August 8

    4:00PM Confession

    Wednesday, August 9

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, August 11

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Sunday, August 13

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Monday, August 14

    6:00PM Great Vespers w/ Lamentations

    Tuesday, August 15

    HOLY DORMITION

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Wednesday, August 16

    FR. NICK VACATION

    Sunday, August 20

    8:30AM Orthros - H.T.

    9:30AM Liturgy - H.T.

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Local Parish News

WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 6, 2017

 Holy Transfiguration


ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 


SACRAMENTS

Welcome to all visitors! Everyone is welcome in the Orthodox Church and may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the end of the service; but only practicing Orthodox Christians may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

Hunter Adkins, Flora Alexander, George Berris, Ellen Cebula, Sophia Diamond, Georgiann Hart, Angela Kohelis-Dobson, Nick Kirlangitis, Eleftheria Klouvas, George Maragos,  Mary McElhaney, Anna Moten, George & Stella Panagis, Pete & Irene Petrides, Chuck & Erma Rangos, Jim Ritter, Alexis & Helen Satiropoulis, John Synodinos, Electra Vounousakis & Nicole Zorne.

(If you have names to add or remove from this list, please contact the church office.)

FELLOWSHIP HOUR

Today’s coffee hour will be hosted by the Parish Council.

 

 

FAST SCHEDULE

Sunday – Fish Allowed

Strict Fast – Monday-Saturday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday,        August 7

 6:00 P.M.      Paraklesis

Tuesday,      August 8

11:00 A.M.     Confession

 7:00 P.M.      Parish Council

Wednesday, August 9

10:00 A.M.     Bible Study

 6:00 P.M.      Paraklesis

Thursday,     August 10

 6:30 P.M.      Theology on Tap

Friday,           August 11

 6:00 P.M.      Paraklesis

 

NEXT SUNDAY

August 13 – 10th Sunday of                              Matthew

8:30 A.M.     Orthros

9:30 A.M.     Liturgy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHOIR

Due to unforeseen circumstances the choir respite will continue for another week. We thank you for your indulgence.

JOURNEY TO FULLNESS

The Theology on Tap and OPA (Men’s and Women’s) Groups will meet again this Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 6:30 P.M. We will be meeting to continue this “journey” at Holy Trinity Church, downstairs in the Hellenic Hall. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to deepen our faith in Christ.

DECORATING EPITAPHIO

Decorating for the Epitaphio for Holy Dormition will be on Monday, August 14 at 10:00 A.M.  Everyone is welcome to help. All helping hands are greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU

Georgiann Hart would like to give a “Hart”felt thank you to the Philoptochos ladies for the beautiful flowers, prayers and special attention during this difficult time. The thoughtfulness and love is greatly appreciated. May God bless the Holy Trinity family.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD MEETING

The Philpotochos board  will be meeting on Thursday, August 24, at 6:30, at Gio’s Restaurant at 3013 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, WV 26062. Please mark your calendars to attend.

A.H.E.P.A. STEAK FRY

The AHEPA Lodge #103 will be having the 3rd Annual Steak Fry & Membership Night on Thursday, August 24, at 6:00 P.M. The steak fry will be held at the AHEPA Lodge – West St. Weirton, WV. The cost is $35 per person and includes a grilled NY Strip Steak with all the fix-ins, plus beer, wine, and soft drinks. All proceeds benefit AHEPA and local charities. RSVP with payment to Nick Tranto 304-670-5259, Nick Latousakis 304-479-1719, or James Banketas at 304-479-2511 no later than August 18.

CHIAN PICNIC

The Chian Picnic will be held August 27, 2017.The picnic will take place here at Holy Trinity in the Hellenic Hall Bar Room

GREEK SCHOOL

Greek School will be resuming in September. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Pam Makricosta at 304-670-8489.

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