Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2018-09-16
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. Grave Tone. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Gospel Reading

Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Saints and Feasts

Exaltation
September 16

Sunday after Holy Cross

Euthemia
September 16

Euphemia the Great Martyr

Saint Euphemia was from Chalcedon and lived in virginity. According to some, she suffered martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian, in 303; according to others, in 307. Her sacred relics are preserved in the Patriarchate in Constantinople.

Allsaint
September 16

Ninian the Enlightener of Scotland

Saint Ninian was born in Cumberland in Britain around the year 360, about a half century after the Emperor Constantius Chlorus died in the British city of York, and his son Constantine, who was with him when he died, was proclaimed Emperor. Ninian was born of Christian parents of noble lineage, at a time when paganism was still strong in his native land. As a young man he went to Rome, where he spent many years in study and ascetical struggles. At Rome, Saint Ninian was consecrated some time after the death of Pope Damasus in 384, and was sent back to his native island about the end of the fourth century. On his return journey, it is likely that he passed through Tours and met Saint Martin; what is certain is that many churches and cells associated with Saint Ninian, including his own cathedral in Whithorn, were named in honour of Saint Martin. When Saint Ninian returned to Cumberland, he established monasteries that fostered both the life of prayer and missionary labours. By his preaching, his godly life, and his miracles, he ministered to his own countrymen, the Britons, and also converted many of the pagan Picts, who inhabited the northern regions (in today's Scotland). He reposed in peace at his see of Whithorn in Galloway in 432.
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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Tone

O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished death, and granted unto the thief blessed paradise. The Myrrh-bearers ceased lamenting and turned to joy. The apostles did preach the Good News at Your command, that You had risen from the dead O Christ Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the world ever more.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Tone

Save O Lord, Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to the rulers against the adversaries of the Faith, and protect Your commonwealth through Your Holy Cross.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Euphemia in the Third Tone

To the Orthodox you brought elation, * the unorthodox, humiliation, * O Euphemia, the beautiful virgin of Christ. * For what the Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical * Synod decreed well as dogma you ratified. * Pray to Christ our God, O glorious Martyr, fervently, * entreating Him to grant us His great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

You who were lifted on the cross voluntarily, O Christ our God, bestow Your tender compassions upon Your new community to which You gave Your name. Cause our faithful emperors to be glad in Your power, granting them the victories against their adversaries. And for an ally, Lord, may they have You, peace as their armor, the trophy invincible.
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Holy Trinity Calendar

  • Holy Trinity - Steubenville

    September 16 to September 30, 2018

    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

    Tuesday, September 25

    H.B. DAY # 6

    10:00AM House Blessings

    Wednesday, September 26

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Thursday, September 27

    H. B. MAKE -UP DAY #3

    10:00AM House Blessings

    Friday, September 28

    8:00AM Longest Table

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Saturday, September 29

    9:00AM METROPOLIS CLERGY LAITY ASSEMBLY -- Holy Cross, Pgh

    Sunday, September 30

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

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Local Parish News

WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 16, 2018

Sunday after 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, Chris Collaros, 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.)

SECOND TRAY
Today, the Sunday after Holy Cross, we will be pass the second tray in honor of our seminary –Holy Cross School of Theology. Please be generous as we suppoort our school, the only Greek Orthodox institution of higher education in America.

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

FASTING SCHEDULE

Strict Fast - Wednesday and Friday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday,           September 17
  ST. SOPHIA & 3 DAUGHTERS
  8:30 A.M.                    Orthros
  9:30 A.M.                    Liturgy

Tuesday,                      September 18
  HOUSE BLESSING DAY 4
  5:30 P.M.                    AHEPA Meeting

Wednesday,     September 19
  HOUSE BLESSING DAY 5
  6:00 P.M.                    Paraklesis (If time allows)

Thursday          ,           September 20
  ST. EUSTATHIOS
  8:30 A.M.                    Orthros
  9:30 A.M.                    Liturgy
11:00 A.M.                    Confession
  6:30 P.M.                    Theology on Tap & OPA

Friday,                         September 21
  H.B. MAKE-UP DAY 2

NEXT SUNDAY

September 23 - 1st Sunday of Luke

  9:00 A.M.     Orthros
10:00 A.M.      Liturgy
11:00 A.M.      Sunday School
Epistle Reader - Spiro Alexander
MEMORIAL    John Synodinos - 1 year

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU
Dear Beloved Holy Trinity Parishioners and Father Nick, I wish to thank you for your prayers, cards, concern, and gifts. I feel your prayers, along with the myrrh streaming icons, and Agios Nectarios intervened to help save me. I have received great intercessions, and I thank all of you. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. Sophia Lakios Diamond & Family

THANK YOU
The Evangelinos and Satiropoulis families would like to thank everyone who brought pastries for the 3 month memorial for Gus and Helen and for their prayers, thoughts, and cards during our time of sorrow.

HOUSE BLESSINGS
House blessings will continue on Tuesday, September 18 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, on September 18 and 19 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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

THEOLOGY ON TAP
The meeting will be September 20, 6:30 P.M. downstairs in the Hellenic Hall. You don’t need to be Orthodox to come.  Hope to see you there!

LONGEST TABLE
On Friday, September 28, we will be preparing rice for the Urban Mission Longest Table. All are welcome to come and help with this endeavor.

METROPOLIS CLERGY-LAITY ASSEMBLY
The 2018 Metropolis Clergy-Laity & Philoptochos Assembly will take place at Holy Cross of Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 29 at 9:00 A.M. You can register online or contact the church office at 412-621-5529, and they will be able to assist you with your registration.

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

 

 

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