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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-04-09
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Parish News and Events
Upcoming Events
Saints and Feasts
Wisdom of the Fathers
Palmsunday
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (914) 235-6100
  • Fax:
  • (914) 235-0708
  • Street Address:

  • 10 Mill Road

  • New Rochelle, NY 10804
  • Mailing Address:

  • 10 Mill Road

  • New Rochelle, NY 10804

Contact Information

Protopresbyter V. Rev. Nicholas G. Anctil

FrAnctil@aol.com | 914-235-6100

Services Schedule

Orthros begins at 9:00am; Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the First Mode

In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, Thou didst raise up Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to Thee, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the Fourth Mode

As by baptism we were buried with Thee, O Christ our God, so by Thy Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising Thee, we cry: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Second Mode

In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam."

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Second Tone © Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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    Gospel and Epistle Readings

    Epistle Reading

    Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 117.26,1.
    Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
    Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever.

    The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9.

    BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.

    Gospel Reading

    Palm Sunday
    The Reading is from John 12:1-18

    Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazaros was one of those at table with him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, "Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me."

    When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazaros, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazaros also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.

    The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" And Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written, "Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!" His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazaros out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign.

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    Parish News and Events

    Parish News and Events

    04/09/2017

    Palm Sunday

    Orthros, 9:00am, Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am

    Philoptochos Easter Market and Agape following Church Services

     

      

     
    Ministries of the Parish

    COOKING FOR HOPE  - During the Lenten season, when God asks us to give a little more of ourselves, please join us to cook for the HOPE Soup Kitchen of New Rochelle. HOPE serves dinner three evenings a week 52 weeks a year to our neighbors in need. We will be cooking (in our Church kitchen): May 11th – 6:00pm and June 8th – 6:00pm. If you would like to join us or have any questions please contact Stephanie Madouros (s.madouros@wssworldseas.com) or Linda Kondos (lovelyylinda@aol.com )   

    COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE -During this period of Great Lent our Lord’s words “…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink…”take on renewed meaning. While doing your food shopping during this Holy Lenten period, each week please consider buying two extra items for those in need. Each item represents a meal for someone who would otherwise go hungry. Please drop off your food donations in the bin located outside the Church office. Thank you for your kind support.

    MANHATTAN HOMELESS OUTREACH – We serve homemade food, provide clothing, shoes and toiletries, along with conversation and compassion, to 125 homeless on the sidewalk of 33rd Street in Manhattan once a month during our “soup run”.At this time, we can only accept warm clothing (coats, sweaters, pants), new men’s and women's underwear and toiletry items. Our next soup runs are on April 27th, May 25th, June 22nd, July 27th, August 24th, and we meet in the Church kitchen at 6:30 p.m. Contact Despina Kartson (dkartson@gmail.com; 914-779-5543/917-603-7854) or Maria Scaros-Mercado (mscamer@hotmail.com; 203-531-5500/ 203-399-7292) if you would like to join us, have questions or would like to sponsor a soup run for $150. 

    YOUND AT HEART - promotes a happy and friendly environment for our seniors through monthly meetings and travel trips. Our upcomimg meeting will be on Wednesday, May 3rd at 11:00am.

    KNITTING FOR CHARITY- Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 26th at 7:30pm in the library. Contact Anthoula DeKnatel with any questions anthoulad@verizon.net or 914-723-6285

    PHILOPTOCHOS BOOK GROUP - Our next meeting will be on Thursday, April 20th at 7:30pm

    HOLY TRINITY DANCE TROUPE -Dancing enthusiasts, Every Sunday at 2pm we meet in the foyer. Join us in gathering together our kindred spirits and sharing the joy of dance!!! If you have any questions please contact Eirini Metaxas at 914.656.1242 or htdancers@icloud.com

    SCOUTING —Studies published both in the U.S. (2015) and the U.K. (2016) are now confirming what Scouters have sensed all along.  Scouting has a measurable, positive impact in the character development of young people and children who participate in Scouting organizations are likely to have better mental health in middle age.  Children demonstrate increased cheerfulness, helpfulness, trustworthiness, hopeful future expectation as well as religious reverence, while learning to be self-reliant.  Join us for a future meeting the 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of each month.  For more information please contact us at: Kristine Kingsley-Mulder at: ktkingsley@hotmail.com; Dave Kerwick at: djkerwick@aol.com; or Helen Dallaris at: helen@dallaris.com

    YOUNG ADULT FORUM - A casual, conversational gathering of college students and young adults, discussing life, faith, and the world we live in. Next meeting Thursday, April 27th at 7pm.

     

     

     


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    Saints and Feasts

    Palmsunday
    April 09

    Palm Sunday

    On Sunday, five days before the Passover of the Law, the Lord came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Sending two of His disciples to bring Him a foal of an ass, He sat thereon and entered into the city. When the multitude there heard that Jesus was coming, they straightway took up the branches of palm trees in their hands, and went forth to meet Him. Others spread their garments on the ground, and yet others cut branches from the trees and strewed them in the way that Jesus was to pass; and all of them together, especially the children, went before and after Him, crying out: "Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel" (John 12:13). This is the radiant and glorious festival of our Lord's entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate today.

    The branches of the palm trees symbolize Christ's victory over the devil and death. The word Hosanna means "Save, I pray," or "Save, now." The foal of an ass, and Jesus' sitting thereon, and the fact that this animal was untamed and considered unclean according to the Law, signified the former uncleanness and wildness of the nations, and their subjection thereafter to the holy Law of the Gospel.

    Allsaint
    April 09

    The Holy Martyr Eupsychius of Caesarea

    This holy Martyr was from the parts of Cappadocia, and lived a blameless life with his wife. During the reign of Julian the Apostate, this blessed one was filled with divine zeal and, with other Christians, destroyed the pagan temple dedicated to Fortune. Because of this he received the crown of martyrdom by beheading in the year 362.

    Allsaint
    April 09

    Vadim the Righteous of Persia

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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    But observe the wisdom of the Evangelist, how he is not ashamed to parade their former ignorance. That it was written they knew, that it was written of Him they knew not. For it would have offended them if He being a King were about to suffer such things, and be so betrayed.
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century

    Besides, they could not at once have taken in the knowledge of the Kingdom of which He spake; for another Evangelist saith, that they thought the words were spoken of a kingdom of this world. (Matt. xx. 21.)
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century

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