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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Publish Date: 2019-03-24
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Hymns of the Day
Parish News
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
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Holy Trinity Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (419) 243-9189
  • Fax:
  • (419) 243-3799
  • Street Address:

  • 740 Superior Street

  • Toledo, OH 43604
  • Mailing Address:

  • 740 Superior Street

  • Toledo, OH 43604

Contact Information

Priest Father Larry Legakis

priestholytrinity@gmail.com | 419-243-9189

Services Schedule

Sunday Services Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Church School Following Holy Communion Week Day Divine Liturgy Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:15 AM Evening Vesperal Divine Liturgy 6:00 PM Consult Echo Calendar or Weekly Bulletin for times.

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode

When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion of Forefeast of the Annunciation in the Fourth Tone

Today is the prelude of universal joy; let us keep the forefeast in gladness. For, behold, Gabriel cometh with fear and wonder unto the Virgin, bringing her the good tidings: Rejoice, thou who art full of grace; the Lord is with thee.

Apolytikion of Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone

O Gregory the Miracle Worker, light of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, comeliness of Monastics, invincible defender of theologians, the pride of Thessalonica, and preacher of grace, intercede forever that our souls may be saved.

Apolytikion of the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fisherman all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them, drawing all the world into Your net. O Loving One, glory be to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

At the great Archangel's voice, O Theotokos, the All-holy Spirit came upon thee and thou didst conceive Him that is one in essence and throne with God the Father, O Adam's recovery.
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Parish News

Holy Trinity’s Mission Statement:  To worship and glorify God, by promoting the teachings, of the Greek Orthodox Faith. To encourage all members' participation through our Greek culture, educational programs,   community outreach and fundraising activities while serving God, our community and humanity

Parish Council Members Ushering Today

                                              Dr. Dean Kopan – Debbie Morris – Pete Papadimos – Steve Papadimos                                                                

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY:  The Stathulis Family in loving memory of Dr. Don E. Stathulis    May His Memory Be Eternal  

THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE:     In English:  Paul G. Sieben     In Greek:  David Mynihan

The Prosfora, the Eucharist Bread, prepared on behalf of all the worshipping faithfulwas offered this week by Dawn Anagnos and Olympia Ntakos      Thank You and God Bless You

THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED BY:  Mrs. Anagnos and her Greek School Students in honor of Greek Independence Day.    Please join them for coffee, refreshments and fellowship after Church today in our Community Center.

IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK:      Faye Grevis   (Flower)     Dean M. Yakumithis(St. Luke)

                                                                                             Perastika and a Speedy Recovery

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY Celebration and presentation today after Divine Liturgy in our community Center after the Divine Liturgy. 

LENTEN VESPERS:  Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers tonight hosted by St. George Cathedral (Woodley) 6:00 p.m.  Lenten Pot Luck to follow.  Please make every effort to attend.

HIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:

Monday, March 25th         -The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Orthros 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10 a.m.

                                          - Great Compline 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 27h    -Bible Study 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

                                          -Greek School Children 4-6pm Adults 6-9 a.m.

                                          -Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy 6:00 p.m.

Friday, March 29th            -Salutations 7:00 p.m. (Holy Confession 6:00 p.m.)

HOLY TRINITY OPINION-SURVEY – The Parishioner Opinion Survey seeks to gather your candid personal opinions on a variety of topics by April 28th. Each and every adult parishioner over the age of 18 years is asked to complete a separate survey:  husbands and wives must each complete separate surveys; adult children in a household, whether at home or away at school should complete a separate survey.  The Parishioner Opinion survey is available in both a hard copy, paper format and also electronically.  It can be completed online from any computer or hand-held device and takes 2 minutes to complete at: 

holytrinitytoledo.com/opinion-survey

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE will sell phyllo dough after church today for $2.50 each .

Prosfora bakers! It is scheduling time for April, May and June. Check your schedules and please be generous with your time. Contact Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email: cmynihan5@gmail.comand sign up for your Sunday(s). 

Philoptochos is offering a Service scholarship to graduating Seniors. If interested, please email Stephanie Berardinelli at mrs.berardinelli0728@gmail.com. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 30th.  Philoptochos Service Scholarship correspondence is all through email. 

PHILOPTOCHOS LENTEN PROJECT Friday,April 5th benefitting the Belief Center

PHILOPTOCHOS  Loukoumathes Sale Sunday, April 7th benefitting scholarships and Kroger Rewards sign-up and Raffle.

Metropolis of Detroit Philoptochos Scholarship available - The Florence Stefanou Memorial Scholarship. Application is on the Metropolis of Detroit Philoptochos website (https://www.detroit.goarch.org/philoptochos.html) Deadline is April 30th.

Attention Students!   AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope Scholarship are now available.    For Toledo, Ohio Graduating High School Seniors, visit  www.toledo.buckeyedistrict11.org --Daughters

-- Daughters Scholarships and Awards     Deadline for this scholarship is April 19.  For College undergrads whose parents or applicants are members of AHEPA or Daughters of Penelope:  Deadline March 31, 2019 Visit:  AHEPA.org/Education for AHEPA Scholarships   Visit:  DaughtersOfPenelope.org --Forms --Resources and Applications.   For College undergrads whose parents or applicants are members of Buckeye District 11 (this includes Toledo Chapters)       Visit:  www.bsf.buckeyedistrct11.org     Deadline is March 31, 2019

The Dion Raftopoulos Scholarship Award is now available.  Please call the Church office for an application.

May 1st is the deadline. 

AHEPA Memorial Golf Outing – Ypsilanti #118 is hosting a memorial golf outing on Saturday June 22 at Heatherdowns Country Club.  This year we will be honoring Chris Theodorou with all the proceeds going to the Leukemia Society and the Holy Trinity Cathedral.  Information on golfer and non-golfer registrations and sponsorships can be found at www.ypsigolfmemorial.com, or contact Tony Capranica – 419-540-1150, Chadd Schwartz – 440-669-6882 or George Arvanitis – 419-340-3487.

Sunday Coffee Hours - There are many Sundays available and it is a great way for your family, or a few families together, to offer fellowship and refreshments to our community.  Open Sunday: March 31st.    In the event that no one signs up for a Sunday to host a coffee hour, only coffee will be available at the Community Center.  So come one, come all and sign up today to host a "Holy Trinity Coffee Hour Please call the Church office today and offer to sign up for a Sunday to host a coffee hour!

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR June 30th.  The cost is $50 for 2 beautiful vases.  It’s a great way to show your support in honor or memory of someone and beautify our altar too!  Call the Church office if you’re interested. 

Offerings Report: Sunday, March 17th Candles: $223 Trays: $109 Stewardship: $3,880 Thank you!

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Saints and Feasts

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March 24

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

This divine Father, who was from Asia Minor, was from childhood reared in the royal court of Constantinople, where he was instructed in both religious and secular wisdom. Later, while still a youth, he left the imperial court and struggled in asceticism on Mount Athos, and in the Skete at Beroea. He spent some time in Thessalonica being treated for an illness that came from his harsh manner of life. He was present in Constantinople at the Council that was convened in 1341 against Barlaam of Calabria, and at the Council of 1347 against Acindynus, who was of like mind with Barlaam; Barlaam and Acindynus claimed that the grace of God is created. At both these Councils, the Saint contended courageously for the true dogmas of the Church of Christ, teaching in particular that divine grace is not created, but is the uncreated energies of God which are poured forth throughout creation: otherwise it would be impossible, if grace were created, for man to have genuine communion with the uncreated God. In 1347 he was appointed Metropolitan of Thessalonica. He tended his flock in an apostolic manner for some twelve years, and wrote many books and treatises on the most exalted doctrines of our Faith; and having lived for a total of sixty-three years, he reposed in the Lord in 1359.

His holy relics are kept in the Cathedral of Thessalonica. A full service was composed for his feast day by the Patriarch Philotheus in 1368, when it was established that his feast be celebrated on this day. Since works without right faith avail nothing, we set Orthodoxy of faith as the foundation of all that we accomplish during the Fast, by celebrating the Triumph of Orthodoxy the Sunday before, and the great defender of the teachings of the holy Fathers today.

Allsaint
March 24

Bp. Artemon

Theonas
March 24

Our Holy Father Theonas, Archbishop of Thessolonica

Allsaint
March 24

Zachariah the Recluse

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14

At that time, being raised from the dead, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.

When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3.

"IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
The Reading is from Mark 2:1-12

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him down. And they put the sick man before Christ, saying nothing, but committing the whole to Him.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

For though in the beginning He Himself went about, and did not require so much faith of them that came unto Him; yet in this case they both approached Him, and had faith required on their part. For, "Seeing," it is said, "their faith;" that is, the faith of them that had let the man down.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

Take up your bed. Carry the very mat that once carried you. Change places, so that what was the proof of your sickness may now give testimony to your soundness. Your bed of pain becomes the sign of healing, its very weight the measure of the strength that has been restored to you.
St. Peter Chrysologus
Homily 50.6. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol. 2: Mark. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 27.

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