September 10
Scripture Readings
Orthros Gospel: Mark 16:9-20 (Third Eothinon)
Epistle Reading: Galatians 6:11-18 (Sunday Before Holy Cross)
Gospel Reading: John 3:13-17 (Sunday Before Holy Cross)
Holy Trinity
Publish Date: 2017-09-10
Bulletin Contents
Calendar
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Scripture Readings
Community News and Events
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Holy Trinity
General Information
- Phone:
- (918) 583-2082
- Fax:
- (918) 583-2083
- Street Address:
- 1222 S. Guthrie Ave.
- Tulsa, OK 74119
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Saturday Evening Vespers: 5:30 pm
Sunday Morning Orthros 9 AM
Sunday Morning Divine Liturgy 10 AM
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2017-09-03
- Publish Date:
- 2017-08-27
- Publish Date:
- 2017-08-20
- Publish Date:
- 2017-08-13
- Publish Date:
- 2017-07-30
- Publish Date:
- 2017-07-16
Calendar
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Calendar
September 10 to September 17, 2017
Sunday, September 10Sunday Before the Holy Cross
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Philoptochos Meeting
Monday, September 116:00PM Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 1210:30AM Bible Study
6:30PM Bible Study
Wednesday, September 139:00AM Festival Baking-Finikia
Thursday, September 14Feast - Exaltation of Holy Cross
8:30AM Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy/Procession with the Cross
Friday, September 15Metropolis Council Meeting in Denver
Saturday, September 169:00AM Festival Baking-Spanikopita/Tyropita
10:00AM GOYA Skate Party/Fundraiser
5:30PM NO VESPERS
Sunday, September 17Sunday after the Holy Cross
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode
Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious resurrection.
Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ.
Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode
Your birth, O Theotokos, brought joy to the whole world, for from you dawned the sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Freeing us from the curse, He gave us His blessings. Abolishing death, He granted us eternal life.
Η γέννησίς σου Θεοτόκε, χαράν εμήνυσε πάση τή οικουμένη, εκ σού γάρ ανέτειλεν ο ήλιος τής δικαιοσύνης, Χριστός ο Θεός ημών, καί λύσας τήν κατάραν, έδωκε τήν ευλογίαν, καί καταργήσας τόν θάνατον, εδωρήσατο ημίν ζωήν τήν αιώνιον.
Apolytikion for the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Blessed are You * O Christ our God * Who by sending down * The Holy Spirit upon them * Made the fishermen wise and through them * Illumined the world * And to You, the universe was ever drawn, All glory to You O Lord.
Ευλογητός εί, Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών * ο πανσόφους * τους αλιείς αναδείξας * καταπέμψας αυτοίς το Πνεύμα το άγιον * και δι’ αυτών * την οικουμένην σαγηνεύσας· * φιλάνθρωπε, δόξα σοι
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."
Ιωακείμ καί Άννα όνειδισμού ατεκνίας, καί Αδάμ καί Εύα, εκ τής φθοράς τού θανάτου, ηλευθερώθησαν, Άχραντε, εν τή αγία γεννήσει σου, αυτήν εορτάζει καί ο λαός σου, ενοχής τών πταισμάτων, λυτρωθείς εν τώ κράζειν σοι, Η στείρα τίκτει τήν Θεοτόκον, καί τροφόν τής ζωής ημών.
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Saints and Feasts
September 10
Menodora, Metrodora, & Nymphodora the Martyrs
These Martyrs, sisters according to the flesh, were from Bithynia. They lived in virginity on a mountain near the Pythian hot springs of Bithynia, devoting themselves to asceticism and prayer. Betrayed to the local governor, Fronto, they were subjected to frightful tortures, and so gave up their holy souls into the hands of God. They contested for the Faith during the reign of Maximian, in the year 304.
September 10
Poulcheria the Empress
Scripture Readings
Community News and Events
New Divine Liturgy Books
As you probably noticed when you walked in, new Liturgy Books have been donated for our pews to facilitate learning and participation. There is a limited supply available for sale ($20 each), if anyone is interested.
Sunday Church School
Sunday Church School classes will begin on 10/15/17 (the weekend after the festival). We expect 59 kids returning this year, and hope to have a few more sign up during registration-the last few Sundays of September.
Hurricane Harvey Relief - And Now Hurricane Irma
IOCC (visit, iocc.org) has had a very positive and prominent presence in Houston since the days immediately following Hurrican Harvey. The response and recovery will continue in Houston (including the IOCC Response Van) to assist families as they continue (and in some cases just begin) cleaning out their homes. This Sunday, Sept. 10, we wll be passing a second tray for Hurricane Relief. Checks can be written to IOCC, with Hurricane Relief in the memo.
New Community Center Update
As we approach the completion of our New Community Center, we are happy to announce that we have passed the proper inspections to this point and have begun moving in to the kitchen and new hall, in preparation for Festival Baking. The landscaping continues to be installed, as well as the final touches on the interior. We are looking forward to being "in" and enjoying the hall, making memories for many years! Thanks to everyone who has made this possible by donating hoses/sprinklers and offering time and talents to water the new sod.
There are still a few items on a 'wish list' that is availabel int he Narthex and the SLC lobby.
Festival Baking Schedule
We are happy to announce our Festival Baking Schedule:
September 13 - Finikia 9am-3pm
September 14 - Finikia 9am/After Liturgy - 3pm
Septemeber 16 - Spanikopita/Tyropita 9:00 am
September 21 - Kourambiethes 9am - 3pm
Septmeber 22 - Kourambiethes 9am - 3pm
September 28 - Cup Baklava 9am - 3pm
Septmber 29 - Cup Baklava 9am - 3pm
September 30 - Cup Baklava and Finish 9am-3pm
Bible Study Classes Will This Week
We will meet this week and continue our study of the Gosepl of Matthew.
GOYA Skate Party and Fundraiser - Friends and Families Welcome
We hope to see everyone on Saturday, September 16 from 10-11:30 am for a skate party and fundraiser at First United Methodist Church (1115 S. Boulder Ave, Tulsa 74119). Please RSVP to Athena (918) 557-4592 by Monday, September 11. We are looking forward to a lot of fun and fellowship!
Wednesday, September 20
Holy Trinity Ladies Night. All ladies are invited to a Holy Trinity Ladies Fellowship at Senior Tequilas (6973 E 71st St. Tulsa, OK 74133) Please RSVP to Athena Reich (918) 557-4592 by 9/8.
Save the Dates - September 23-24:
His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver will make a pastoral visit to Tulsa the weekend of September 23-24, as we have the Ribbon Cutting of our New Community Center. The Ribbon Cutting will take place after Vespers on Saturday evening; followed by a Fundraising Banquet in the New Hall. There will be more information, (Tickets, etc) forthcoming. His Eminence will also be here for Divine Liturgy on Sunday the 24th.
Upcoming Events
- Today - DATE CHANGE: Philoptochos Meeting after Divine Liturgy TODAY!!
- Saturday, September 16 - GOYA Skate Party/Fundraiser
- Sunday, September 17 - GOYA Open Gym and VERY IMPORTANT Parent Meeting after Fellowship
- September 23-24 - Opening of New Community Center/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
- His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver will be here for this wonderful event. (see above...More details to follow)
- October 5-7th - Greek Festival. OPA!!!
- December 1-3 - Parish Wide (Everyone must participate in SOMETHING) Volleyball, Backgammon and Checkers Tournament. More information and details to follow. Team/Individual Sign Ups will begin after the Festival
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18.
Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.
Gospel Reading
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.
Wisdom of the Fathers
For not in heaven only is He, but everywhere, and He fills all things; but yet He speaks according to the infirmity of His hearer, desiring to lead him up little by little ... For after having spoken of the very great benefaction that had come to man by Baptism, He proceeds to mention another benefaction, which was the cause of this, and not inferior to it; namely, that by the Cross ...
Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century
But wherefore did He not say plainly, "I am about to be crucified," instead of referring His hearers to the ancient type? First, that you may learn that old things are akin to new, and that the one are not alien to the other; next, that you may know that He came not unwillingly to His Passion; and ... you may learn that no harm arises to Him from the Fact, and that to many there springs from it salvation ...
Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century