Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2018-09-09
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Holy Trinity Calendar
Local Parish News
Exaltation
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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

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Tone. 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.

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."

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Saints and Feasts

Exaltation
September 09

Sunday before Holy Cross

Joachann
September 09

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.

Allsaint
September 09

Severian the Martyr of Sebastia

Saint Severian, a senator from Sebastia, was both an illustrious man of wealth and a fearless Christian. Because he encouraged the holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia to stand fast in their confession, he was given over to terrible torments, and received his own crown during the reign of Licinius and Lysius the Duke, about the year 315.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Tone

When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulchre was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the Fourth Tone

Your Nativity, O Theotokos, imparted joy to the entire earth, for out of you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God. He nullified the curse and instead gave His blessing; and causing death to be neutralized, He granted us eternal life.

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Holy Ancestors of God in the Second Tone

As we celebrate the memory of Your righteous Ancestors, through them we importune You, O Lord, that You save our souls

Apolytikion for the Church in the Plagal Fourth Tone

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who did show forth the fishermen to be all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit.  And through them, You drew the world into Your Net, O Friend of Man, glory to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

Both Joachim and Anna from their sterility's stigma, and Adam and Eve from their mortality's ruin have been set free, O immaculate Maid, by your holy nativity. For this do your people hold celebration, redeemed from the guilt of transgression as they cry to you, "The barren one bears the Theotokos, the nourisher of our Life."
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Holy Trinity Calendar

  • Holy Trinity - Steubenville

    September 9 to September 23, 2018

    Sunday, September 9

    1st DAY OF S.S.

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    11:30AM Church Picnic

    Monday, September 10

    5:00PM Choir Rehearsal

    Tuesday, September 11

    10:00AM Gyro Sale

    4:00PM Confession

    Wednesday, September 12

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Thursday, September 13

    3:30PM Chicken Fest

    7:00PM Great Vespers at Holy Cross, Pgh

    Friday, September 14

    ELEVATION OF HOLY CROSS

    H. B. MAKE-UP DAY#1

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    11:00AM House Blessing

    Sunday, September 16

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Monday, September 17

    ST. SOPHIA & 3 DGHTERS

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Tuesday, September 18

    H.B. DAY #4

    10:00AM House Blessings

    Wednesday, September 19

    H.B. DAY #5

    10:00AM House Blessings

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Thursday, September 20

    ST. EUSTATHIOS

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    11:00AM Confession

    Friday, September 21

    H. B. MAKE-UP DAY #2

    10:00AM House Blessings

    Sunday, September 23

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

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Local Parish News

WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 9, 2018

Sunday before the Holy Cross

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, Pete Caleodis, James Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Georgiann Hart, Angela Kohelis-Dobson, Nick Kirlangitis, George Maragos, Mary McElhaney, Anna Moten, George & Stella Panagis, George Parikakis, Irene Petrides, Chuck & Erma Rangos, Jim Ritter

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

FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be the church picnic taking place in the downstairs Hellenic Hall.

CHURCH PICNIC
Today we will be having our church picnic following our regular services. Food will be available in the church hall. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please make every effort to attend.

FASTING SCHEDULE

Strict Fast - Wednesday and Friday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday,          September 10
  5:00 P.M.                   Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday,                     September 11
10:00 A.M.                   Gyro Sale
  4:00 P.M.                   Confession
  7:00 P.M.                   Parish Council Meeting

Wednesday,   September 12
10:00 A.M.                   Bible Study
  6:00 P.M.                   Paraklesis

Thursday,           September 13
  3:30 P.M.                   Chicken Fest
  7:00 P.M.                   Great Vespers - Holy Cross, Pgh.

Friday,                         September 14 - Holy Cross
                                                H.B. Make-Up Day #1
  8:30 A.M.                   Orthros
  9:30 A.M.                   Liturgy
11:00 A.M.                   House Blessings

NEXT SUNDAY

September 16 -- Sunday after the Holy Cross

  9:00 A.M.    Orthros
10:00 A.M.    Liturgy
11:00 A.M.    Sunday School

Epistle Reader - John Josai

Icarian Ice Cream Social

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOUSE BLESSINGS
There will be no scheduled house blessings this week. There will be a make-up house blessing day this Friday, September 14, for those who couldn’t make their scheduled day.  Father Nick plans to continue to visit homes on September 18 and 19. Between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. If you need to reschedule your house blessing, please contact the office; and the secretary will make the necessary adjustments. Thank you.

HOUSE BLESSING VOLUNTEERS
Anyone desiring to volunteer to go with Father Nick for one day of the house blessings, he/she should contact the church office to sign up.

BUSINESSES BLESSING
For those of you who would like to have your business blessed, please contact the office; and the secretary will schedule an appointment for you.  We will either schedule you on a unique day, or add you to an available time slot on the day when Fr. Nick is in your area.

GREEK SCHOOL
Anyone interested in Greek School, please contact the church office.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GYRO SALE
The Philoptochos Society will be having a gyro sale on Tuesday, September 11. The sale is from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.  Gyros are $7 each. and chicken gyro, $8. (There will be a $.25 charge for extra Tzatziki sauce.) Koulourakia (twist cookies) will also be available for $6.00 a dozen. Phone orders to 740-282-9835 or fax 740-282-2091.

CHICKEN FEST
There will be a Chicken Fest on Thursday, September 13. The sale is from 3:30 – 6:30 P.M. It is open to the public. Price of dinner is $11 which includes festival or lemon chicken, rice pilaf, & green beans. Eat in or carry out. Drinks and pastries sold separately.

ICARIAN FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Join us for the End-of-Summer Celebration, Sunday, September 16, after church in the social room. Make your own sundae for only $2. Families of 3 or more only $6 maximum.

AHEPA MEETING
The AHEPA will have their next meeting on September 18, at 5:30 P.M. at the Crazy Mexican Restaurant, Weirton, WV.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Our AHEPA pancake breakfast is September 30th after church. All proceeds will go towards the wildfires in Greece.

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