Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone

Though the tomb was sealed with a stone by the Jews and the soldiers guarded Your pure body, You arose, O Savior, on the third day, giving life to the world. Therefore, O Giver of Life, the heavenly powers praise You. Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; glory to Your kingdom; glory to Your plan of redemption, O only loving God. (Page 52)

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Tone

Foolishly have I run away from Your glory, O Father, wasting in in the wealth that You gave me. Therefore with the words of the Prodigal I cry unto You: I have sinned before You, compassionate Father. Accept me in repentance and make me as one of Your hired servants. (Page 70)

Saints and Feasts

February 12

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Through the parable of today's Gospel, our Saviour has set forth three things for us: the condition of the sinner, the rule of repentance, and the greatness of God's compassion. The divine Fathers have put this reading the week after the parable of the Publican and Pharisee so that, seeing in the person of the Prodigal Son our own wretched condition -- inasmuch as we are sunken in sin, far from God and His Mysteries -- we might at last come to our senses and make haste to return to Him by repentance during these holy days of the Fast.

Furthermore, those who have wrought many great iniquities, and have persisted in them for a long time, oftentimes fall into despair, thinking that there can no longer be any forgiveness for them; and so being without hope, they fall every day into the same and even worse iniquities. Therefore, the divine Fathers, that they might root out the passion of despair from the hearts of such people, and rouse them to the deeds of virtue, have set the present parable at the forecourts of the Fast, to show them the surpassing goodness of God's compassion, and to teach them that there is no sin -- no matter how great it may be -- that can overcome at any time His love for man.

February 12

Antonius, Archbishop of Constantinople

Antonius was Patriarch of Constantinople from 893 to February 12, 901. He was born around 829 of rich and pious parents. After the death of his mother, he entered a monastery at the age of twelve, where following the example of the igumen, he spent his nights in prayer and led a strict monastic life. With the passage of time, he was ordained to the holy priesthood. Later, at the insistence of the Patriarch, he was made an igumen. Serving in this rank, he tonsured his own father into monasticism. St Antonius was distinguished by his mercy, by his love and concern for the destitute, and he provided generous help to them. Elevated to the Patriarchal throne at Constantinople in 893, St Antonius intensified his care for the destitute, and especially for their spiritual condition. With the assistance of the emperor Leo the Wise, Patriarch Antonius did much good for the Church, and encouraged piety in the people. He also built a monastery over the relics of St Kallia (February 12). Despite being stooped over with age, he went around all the churches, fulfilling the command of the Savior to be the servant of all the brethren.

February 12

Christos the New Martyr

St. Christos the New Martyr was born in Albania and found his way to Constantinople, where he became the gardener for the Turkish sultan in 1748. Although he was an Orthodox Christian he nevertheless worked in the garden of the sultan. Because of this the Muslims envied him greatly. They considered him beneath their station and unworthy to set foot in the sultan’s garden, let alone bear the responsibility of its upkeep. Unheeding, Christos labored with such diligence that the garden flourished in beauty. His astonishing success with the plant life, which Christos realized was a gift from God, served only to intensify the smoldering envy of those about him. It seemed that the kind and gentle Christos, in nurturing his garden, also nurtured a hatred in others in the sultan’s employ. So intense was their hatred that only the complete destruction of the good gardener could appease their wrath. The gathering storm was evident to Christos, but he knew his faith in God would shelter him.

Those plotting Christos’ downfall knew that the only accusation certain to doom Christos was that of treason. His labors were such that he could be forgiven any human frailty. His enemies plotted to draw him into a discussion of his religion, and then bear false witness against him. Their evil scheme was accomplished. Christos was falsely accused of holding the Muslim faith up to ridicule, scorn and derision before many witnesses.Consequently, Christos was cast into prison, where he lanquished for two years under harsh treatment that would have wrenched the soul out of a lesser man. By brutal torture they sought to make Christos recant to save his life. Lashes and chains could not make this man disavow his Christian faith. They promised him the chance to return to his beloved gardens in exchange for a simple statement of conversion to the Muslim faith. Christos remained steadfast. He accepted the sentence of death knowing that his enemies had failed. On February 12, 1752, he was beheaded. Not long afterwards he was proclaimed a martyr and canonized as a neomartyr, taking his place among the saints of God.

February 12

Meletios of Ypseni

Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Meletios, was born in the late 18^th century in the village of Lardos in Rhodes. By his parish priest he was taught to read and write, and with zeal he gave himself over to the study of the lives of the Saints of the Church. He would often withdraw to a cave in the then dilapidated ancient Monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos Ypseni. One night when he was praying near the Monastery he noticed a brilliant pillar of light descending from the sky and standing over a century old olive tree. He approached the place indicated by the heavenly light and found an old Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. He kneeled in awe, lifted it by his hands and embraced it with spiritual joy and jubilation, chanting hymns of doxology to God and songs of praise of gratitude to the Mother of God. One of the following nights, the Mother of the Lord appeared to him in a vision telling him to rebuild the damaged Monastery. At the same time, she pointed out the place where he had to dig to uncover some hidden treasure which ensured the finances required for the building. He built the sacred church encircled by monastic cells and settled there struggling with excessive zeal in the good fight. He was later ordained a Deacon and then a Presbyter and finally was installed as the Abbot of the reestablished Monastery. His reputation expanded throughout the island and many visited him to confess their sins and hear his spiritual admonitions. Having grace from God, by prayer he healed the sick and liberated many possessed from the influence of unclean spirits.

February 12

Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch

This holy Father, who was from Melitene of Armenia, was a blameless man, just, reverent, sincere, and most gentle. Consecrated Bishop of Sebastia in 357, he was later banished from his throne and departed for Beroea of Syria (this is the present-day Aleppo). After the Arian bishop of Antioch had been deposed, the Orthodox and the Arians each strove to have a man of like mind with themselves become the next Bishop of Antioch. Meletius was highly esteemed by all, and since the Arians believed him to share their own opinion, they had him raised to the throne of Antioch. As soon as he had taken the helm of the Church of Antioch, however, he began preaching the Son's consubstantiality with the Father. At this, the archdeacon, an Arian, put his hand over the bishop's mouth; Meletius then extended three fingers towards the people, closed them, and extended one only, showing by signs the equality and unity of the Trinity. The embarrassed archdeacon then seized his hand, but released his mouth, and Meletius spoke out even more forcibly in defense of the Council of Nicaea. Shortly after, he was banished by the Arian Emperor Constantius, son of Saint Constantine the Great. After the passage of time, he was recalled to his throne, but was banished again the third time by Valens. It was Saint Meletius who ordained Saint John Chrysostom reader and deacon in Antioch (see Nov. 13). He lived until the Second Ecumenical Council in 381 (which was convoked against Macedonius, Patriarch of Constantinople, the enemy of the Holy Spirit), over which he presided, being held in great honor as a zealot of the Faith and a venerable elder hierarch.

Some time before, when the Emperor Gratian had made the Spanish General Theodosius commander-in-chief of his armies in the war against the barbarians, Theodosius had a dream in which he saw Meletius, whom he had never met, putting upon him the imperial robe and crown. Because of Theodosius's victories, Gratian made him Emperor of the East in Valens' stead in 379. When, as Emperor, Saint Theodosius the Great convoked the Second Ecumenical Council in Constantinople two years later, he forbade that anyone should tell him who Meletius was; and as soon as he saw him, he recognized him, ran to him with joy, embraced him before all the other bishops, and told him of his dream.

While at the Council, Saint Meletius fell ill and reposed a short while after. Saint Gregory of Nyssa, among others, gave a moving oration at his funeral; bewailing the loss of him whom all loved as a father, he said, "Where is that sweet serenity of his eyes? Where that bright smile upon his lips? Where that kind right hand, with fingers outstretched to accompany the benediction of the mouth?" (PG 46:8-6). And he lamented, "Our Elias has been caught up, and no Elisseus is left behind in his place." (ibid., 860). The holy relics of Saint Meletius were returned to Antioch and were buried beside Saint Babylas the Martyr (see Sept. 4), in the Church dedicated to the Martyr which Meletius, in his zeal for the Martyr's glory, had helped build with his own hands.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 6:12-20.

Brethren, "all things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be enslaved by anything. "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food" -- and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that he who joins himself to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, "The two shall become one flesh." But he who is united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun immorality. Every other sin which a man commits is outside the body; but the immoral man sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body and in your spirit which belong to God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Prodigal Son
The Reading is from Luke 15:11-32

The Lord said this parable: "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in loose living. And when he had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to be in want. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have fed on the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants.' And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' But the father said to his servants, 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to make merry. Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant. And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.' But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, 'Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!' And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"

Bulletin Inserts

Faith and Family Weekdays - Spring 2017 Guide

New Format! New Schedule!

BeeTreat!

"BeeTreat" Event for ALL Orthodox youth (grades 6-12), parents and youth workers of ALL jurisdictions. Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm. Led by: Steve Christoforou, host of "Be the Bee" and the BeeTreat Team!

Wisdom of the Fathers

But if he had despaired of his life, and, ... had remained in the foreign land, he would not have obtained what he did obtain, but would have been consumed with hunger, and so have undergone the most pitiable death: ...

St. John Chrysostom

AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century

... but since he repented, and did not despair, he was restored, even after such great corruption, to the same splendour as before, and was arrayed in the most beautiful robe, and enjoyed greater honours than his brother who had not fallen.

St. John Chrysostom

AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century

Thank God every day with your whole heart for having given to you life according to His image and likeness - an intelligently free and immortal life...Thank Him also for again daily bestowing life upon you, who have fallen an innumerable multitude of times, by your own free will, through sins, from life unto death, and that He does so as soon as you only say from your whole heart: 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before Thee!' (Luke 15:18).

St. John of Kronstadt

My Life in Christ: Part 1; Holy Trinity Monastery pgs. 104-105, 19th century

Parish News and Events

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

[Feb 13] GOYA Basketball Practice

GOYA will hold basketball practice Monday, February 13 from 6:00-8:00pm at Hosack Elementary School.

[Feb. 15, 16] “Faith and Family WEEKDAYS” This Week

Holy Trinity Church’s new, expanded “Faith and Family WEEKDAYS” ministry continues this week. Building on the fruits of our last three years of Wednesday evening, we are now including more days and more opportunities for everyone to participate in and grow from worship, spiritual life and educational ministries beyond Sunday morning and to make the church the "crossroad of daily life." To submit ideas or feedback, please see Spiritual Life Ministry Chairperson Joyce Athanasiou (412-292-4205).

THIS WEEK AT “FAITH AND FAMILY WEEKDAYS”
What and When	Ministry and Session Details
Daily: Prayer Partners	Have you remembered your prayer partner every day?
“Journey to Fullness” Faith Growth Ministry Wed. Feb. 15 6:30pm Worship 7:00pm Session	Father Barnabas Powell has released an excellent new video series for everyone who wants to learn more about the “fullness of the faith” found in Orthodox Christianity. Fr Barnabas’ style is sincere, straight-forward and he is not afraid to raise and speak to the tough questions. At the end of each segment there is a brief question and answer review which delves deeper into issues raised in the talk. Miss a session? No worries. Just jump right back in. Each session stands on its own. This Week: Session 15 - “A Beautiful Rhythm”
“Prayer and Panera” Men’s Ministry Thu. Feb. 16 7:00am Worship/Session	The Saint Nikodemos Men’s Fellowship hosts this morning session of prayers and Christian fellowship (with coffee and bagels, too!). The group meets at church promptly at 7:00 a.m. for a 15-20 minute morning prayer and scripture, then moves up the hill to Panera for 30-45 minutes of coffee, breakfast and Christian men’s conversation.

[Feb 16] Senior Fellowship Ministry Meeting

The next Senior Fellowship meeting will be held this Thursday, Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. as usual. This month will be a day of fun and games. Of course, we always have a lunch and sharing of experiences. As always bring a small casserole, salad, dessert or whatever you desire to share with all. We never seem to run out of sharing food, stories and news (both old and new). Everyone is welcome and there is no fee. This month we will decide our activities for the rest of the year. Call Joyce Countouris: 412-366-1498 or Georgiann Bounos: 412-76-6953 with any questions.

[Feb 18, Mar 4] Saturdays of Souls

Preceding the start of Lent and during the first week of Lent, the Church offers the “Saturdays of the Souls” to commemorate those who have fallen sleep in the Lord. Services are held at the Saint George Chapel located at Holy Trinity Cemetery. Orthros is at 8:30am followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:30am and the Memorial Service. They will be offered on February 18 and March 4 this year. See the flyer in the February Holy Trinity Herald to submit names for commemoration and be sure to attend and commemorate your departed loved ones.

[Feb 19, 26] Ten Minutes of HOPE and JOY

Our children in HOPE (grades K-2) and JOY (grades 3-6) will meet with Father Radu once a month for ten minutes after their Sunday School lesson. To have more personal interaction and a meaningful dialogue, please help your children formulate questions about our faith, and we will address those topics during our “Ten Minutes of HOPE” on Feb. 19 and “Ten Minutes of JOY” on Feb. 26.

[Feb 19] Annual Visitation Ministry Meeting and Luncheon

The Visitation Ministry Team is looking to expand their ministry outreach in the New Year 2017. We will have our annual meeting and luncheon on Sunday, Feb 19th 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms A and B. This ministry of compassion is an important part of our parish life. Some of our team activities include: prayer, baking cookies, creating and delivering small gifts to the homebound, mailing cards to those who need an encouraging word, home and hospital visitation, regular phone calls to those who live alone, offering support to those who are grieving loss, and much more. If you would like to know more about our Visitation Ministry, then please attend this annual meeting and luncheon. All are welcome! We love to see new faces become a part of this ministry. Feel free contact Amy Armanious 412.628.0973 or email visitation@HolyTrinityPgh.org

[Feb 20 and following] Festival Cooking Is Starting!

FESTIVAL COOKING? ALREADY? YEP, THAT’S RIGHT—IT’S HERE! We are kicking off cooking for the 2017 Festival beginning with TIROPITA on Monday, February 20th (4-9pm) and again on Tuesday, February 21st (9am-9pm). Please join us—the earlier we start, the less we have to do this summer! Switching to pastries, join us to a BAKLAVA marathon on Saturday, March 4, following the Saturday of Souls Liturgy (around 11am) through 9pm. Lots of help is needed to this festival favorite! Finally, mark your calendars now for SPANAKOPITA on Friday, March 17th (9am-4pm) AND Saturday, March 18th (9am-9pm). Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, but, hey, HT is going green with spinach! We need to make 250 pans of Spanakopita this year – that’s over 1,000 lbs of spinach to squeeze—and it will require everyone’s help—male, female, young & old. Note that we’ve scheduled the two of the events on SATURDAYS, hoping that those of you who cannot make it during the week can join us then! Please mark the dates… come for a few hours or all day—there is certainly a job for everyone! Email paulavalliant@gmail.com or call 412-445-4119 with questions. AND WATCH FOR THE REST OF THE COOKING 2017 FESTIVAL COOKING SCHEDULE NEXT MONTH!

[Feb 24] JOY/HOPE Event at Fun Slides Skate Park

The JOY/HOPE group has planned an outing to the Fun Slides Skate Park on Friday, February 24 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. We are looking forward to a fun evening! Additional details will be provided when you RSVP.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1. Please RSVP to Nicole Gross, 412-445-6606 or Tnpalmer113@gmail.com by Monday, February 20th

2. Cost – to be paid to Nicole the night of the event – price subject to number of people attending

• Skaters - $14-16.50 per person (it if more than 25 skate, it will be $14)

• Additional for food - $4.00 per person – (2 slices of pizza, drink, veggie tray, and cookies)

WHERE:

Fun Slides Skate Park

1130 Perry Hwy, Suite 300 (Pines Plaza directly behind Shop & Save) Pittsburgh, PA 15237

412-364-9400 www.funslidespark.com

[Feb 26] BeeTreat for Teens and Parents – PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE TODAY

Holy Trinity Church will be hosting a creative new youth ministry event, a “BeeTreat” on Saturday, February 25, from 9:30am-5:00pm. This free event is offered by a travelling Archdiocesan ministry team including Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez. It is based on the popular “Be The Bee” video program produced by the Y²AM team (Youth and Young Adult Ministries).

- What is a “BeeTreat?”
BeeTreats are a ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and they all about unifying our efforts in Youth and Young Adult Ministry and bringing together as many people as possible for an exciting and Christ-centered experience. Their aim is to reorient each heart, home, parish, and city towards Christ, to help people #BeTheBee and #LiveOrthodoxy every moment of every day.

- Who Can and Should Attend?
ALL TEENS, THEIR PARENTS AND YOUTH MINISTRY WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS! BeeTreats are free! The BeeTreat Team has specific programs and workshops for youth (6th-12th grade), young adults, youth workers, parents, and anybody else who might be interested in learning more about youth ministry and what it means to “Be the Bee”. There is a special track for adults, parents and youth ministry workers. Y²AM is a ministry of the whole Church and for the whole Church.

- Where Can I Find More Info on “Be The Bee?”
Check out the great series of videos at BeTheBee.goarch.org. There are over 100 great informative, entertaining and inspiring videos, plus other great info.

- How Can I Register?
Simply visit the online registration form and register for free at: bethebee.goarch.org/retreats.

[Mar 10] Saint Photios Metropolis Awards Banquet Holy Trinity Nominations Forms Due

The Metropolis of Pittsburgh will honor devout stewards of faith, time and talents at the Third Annual Saint Photios Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 22. IMPORTANT: There will be two recipients from each community, and that means two from Holy Trinity Church. Want to recommend someone from our community to receive the award? See the nomination form in the current edition of the Herald or outside the Church Office. Deadline for submitting recommendations is March 10.

Upcoming Lenten and Paschal Dates

Wondering about Lenten and Paschal dates? Here’s a helpful guide to some of the important events coming up. Mark them on your calendar!

- Meatfare Sunday (Last day of eating meat): Feb. 19

- Cheesefare Sunday (Last day of eating dairy): Feb. 26

- Pure Monday (Lent begins): Feb. 27

- Sunday of Orthodoxy: Mar. 5

- Godparent Sunday/Lenten Luncheon: Mar. 19

- Saturday of Lazarus/Palm Cross/Candle prep: Apr. 8

- Palm Sunday: Apr. 9

- Holy Week: Apr. 9-15

- Holy Friday (schedule off work & school): Apr. 14

- The Great and Holy Pascha: Apr. 16

Online Giving Reminder

Holy Trinity Church’s online giving program makes it possible to make contributions of various kinds to Holy Trinity Church online. Our secure system allows you to conveniently make donations online. You can choose to make a one-time contribution or establish a recurring weekly or monthly contribution. Best of all, you don’t need to remember to write a check or bring your offering to church - it’s already taken care of! Payments can be made via checking account, savings account, credit card or debit card. Visit www.HolyTrinityPgh.org/give to get started!

Snow Cancellations – Where to Check

Please keep in mind that there are a number of options to hear or read about event or service cancellations in the case of snow or inclement weather on the Holy Trinity "Snow Line" (extension 8). To hear by phone, call the church office (412-366-8700) after hours, press option “8” and listen for an announcement. To get updates by computer or smartphone, there are three options: 1) watch the parish email list for email announcements; 2) check the front page of our website, www.HolyTrinityPgh.org; or 3) friend us on Facebook at Facebook.com/holytrinitypgh or Twitter at Twitter.com/holytrinitypgh. Finally, to get information by radio or television, watch the KDKA Storm Center, as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is registered there.

Welcome, Holy Trinity Guests!

We welcome all our guests to Holy Trinity Church today, whether as visitors from out of town, family members joining others here for worship today or even soon-to-be members here for the first time. No matter what the reason the Holy Spirit brought you here today, we welcome you with open arms and hearts filled with the love of Christ. Please help us welcome you by signing in at the hospitality table in the Narthex, where you will be presented with a yellow lapel Cross to help our Holy Trinity family know you're here. Please fill out an information card so we can contact you with any information you may need concerning life here at Holy Trinity Church.

About Receiving Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church

As an extension of our hospitality and outreach ministries, we welcome all who have come to worship with us today. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian, an inquirer to the faith or a first-time guest in an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us and thankful for the opportunity to share and bear witness to this ancient and timeless Faith. In accordance with the holy canons and traditions of the Church, please note that Holy Communion and the other Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) are received only by those who are baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared through prayer, fasting and confession. All others are invited receive the antidoron (blessed bread) and a blessing from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The antidoron is not a sacramental offering, but is blessing and a reflection of the agape (love) feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church. Please join our parish family for hospitality after the holy services and allow us to meet and welcome you. Interested in joining or learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith? Please see one of our priests or complete a visitor’s card today!

“ONE HOLY TRINITY” – Please Make Your Commitment and Submit Your Cards Today!

2017 is here and Holy Trinity Church needs your 2017 Pledge Commitment. As you’ve already noticed, this year’s pledge card system is a bit different from past years. The theme is that of “ONE HOLY TRINITY.” Just like God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one, we, the members of Holy Trinity Church, need to join together in love as one to serve the Church and to provide for its critical missions in today’s society. The pledge card has been simplified with the left panel containing a clear picture of the Operating Budget of Holy Trinity Church, how it is funded, and what your Stewardship pledge will be for 2017. That budget covers the operating expenses of the Church like Ministries, Missions, salaries, utilities, maintenance, and the like. The center panel now comprises a separate section directed specifically to our mortgage obligation, which is currently $1.74 million, but with interest it will be $1.96 million. This is a separate account for the Church, and has been the subject of separate fund-raising activities. For those parishioners who have made new pledges or extended their prior pledges for years 2016-2020, your pledge amounts have been inserted on the card for you. For those who have not yet pledged through the mortgage pay off goal of December 31, 2020, please include your pledge amounts for all of the remaining years. Finally, the right panel contains spaces to indicate those Ministries of Holy Trinity Church with which you would like to participate or receive services. Please check all that apply to you and your family. If there are any questions, please see Mike Kritiotis or Ted Stewart for Stewardship, or Jim Balouris for Capital Campaign. With thanks in advance for your prayerful consideration of Holy Trinity Church and your participation in the life of the Church, we remain yours in Christ, Father John Touloumes and the Holy Trinity Stewardship and Capital Campaign Committees.

Calendar of Events

Upcoming Holy Trinity Church Events

February 12 to February 27, 2017

Sunday, February 12

8:15AM Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

10:45AM Church School Class Session

Wednesday, February 15

6:30PM "Journey to Fullness" Series 2 - Faith Growth Ministry

Thursday, February 16

7:00AM Prayer and Panera - St. Nikodemos Men's Fellowship

Friday, February 17

Metropolis Basketball Tournament - Canton, OH

Saturday, February 18

8:30AM Orthros/9:30am Liturgy: Saturday of Souls (SG)

Sunday, February 19

8:15AM Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

10:45AM Church School Class Session

10:45AM + Mary Alexiades Memorial (40 Days) + Coffee Hour

Monday, February 20

4:00PM FESTIVAL COOKING: TIROPITA

Tuesday, February 21

9:00AM FESTIVAL COOKING: TIROPITA

6:30PM Parish Council

Wednesday, February 22

6:30PM "Journey to Fullness" Series 2 - Faith Growth Ministry

Friday, February 24

BeeTreat Weekend

Sunday, February 26

8:15AM Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

10:45AM Church School Class Session

11:30AM GOYA Pre-Lenten Breakfast

6:30PM Solemn Vespers of Forgiveness - First Service of Lent (SG)

Monday, February 27

PURE MONDAY - FIRST DAY OF LENT - OFFICE CLOSED

General Information

Contact Information

Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Tone

Saints and Feasts

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Antonius, Archbishop of Constantinople

Christos the New Martyr

Meletios of Ypseni

Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Bulletin Inserts

Faith and Family Weekdays - Spring 2017 Guide

BeeTreat!

Wisdom of the Fathers

Parish News and Events

Calendar of Events

Upcoming Holy Trinity Church Events

February 12 to February 27, 2017