Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2018-10-07
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Holy Trinity Calendar
Local Parish News
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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. Second Tone. 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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"

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Saints and Feasts

Nainwidow
October 07

3rd Sunday of Luke

Sergiusbaccos
October 07

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria

These holy Martyrs were Romans of high rank in the service of the Emperor Maximian, to whom it was reported that they did not take part in the festivals of the idols. When he called them into his presence, they confessed their Faith in the one God. He had them arrayed in women's clothes and paraded through the streets in mockery. They were afterwards scourged, from which Saint Bacchus died. This was about the year 296. Saint Sergius was then taken to Resapha in Syria, where he was tortured and beheaded. His tomb in Resapha became a very famous shrine, to which pilgrims came from as far away as Western Europe; Resapha was later renamed Sergiopolis in his honour.

Jonahmanchuria
October 07

Jonah of Manchuria

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone

When you descended to the realm of death You as life immortal rendered to Hades a mortal blow by Your all radiant divinity. And when You from infernal depths and the darkness below did raise the dead. All the hosts of heaven's powers did proclaim and cry out, O life giving Christ and our God we give glory.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in the Fourth Tone

Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, dashing the demons' powerless displays of defiance. O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, 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 Second Tone

A Protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor to our holy maker unwavering; reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us for You are good. Your loving help bring unto us who are crying in faith to you. Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate. As a protection for all times; Theotokos for those who honor you.
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Holy Trinity Calendar

  • Holy Trinity - Steubenville

    October 7 to October 21, 2018

    Sunday, October 7

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    11:30AM Parish Assembly Meeting

    Tuesday, October 9

    4:00PM Confession

    Wednesday, October 10

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, October 12

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Sunday, October 14

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Wednesday, October 17

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Thursday, October 18

    ST. LUKE

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    11:00AM Confession

    Friday, October 19

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Saturday, October 20

    ST. ARTEMIOS

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Sunday, October 21

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

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Local Parish News

WEEKLY BULLETIN - October 7, 2018
Third Sunday of Luke
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, 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 Rangos, Jim Ritter, Gloria Sergakis

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

PINK SUNDAY
Thank you for supporting cancer awareness by wearing your pink today!

FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be sponsored by the parish council.

PARISH ASSEMBLY MEETING
Our parish assembly is today after Divine Liturgy. All members in good standing in our parish are invited to participate in this meeting.

FASTING SCHEDULE
Strict Fast - Wednesday & Friday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday                     October 9
10:00 A.M.                              Gyro Sale
  4:00 P.M.                              Confessions
  7:00 P.M.                              Parish Council

Wednesday                October 10
  9:00 A.M.                              Office Hours
10:00 A.M.                              Bible Study
  6:00 P.M.                              Paraklesis
  7:00 P.M.                              OCF at Franciscan

Thursday                    October 11
  6:30 P.M.                              Theology on Tap/OPA

Friday                         October 12
 9:00 A.M.                              Office Hours

NEXT SUNDAY
October 14 - 7th Ecumenical Council

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

Epistle Reader        Greg Matzorkis

  1:00 P.M.    Philoptochos

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION
The following are the deadlines for the upcoming parish council elections:

October 7            Parish Assembly - Nominations are taken

Week of Oct. 8    Nominee forms sent out

October 21          Nomination forms due

October 28          Last day to request an absentee ballot

October 29          Absentee ballots sent out

November 10       Absentee ballots received

November 11       Election Day - end of liturgy-1:00 P.M.

PHILOPTOCHOS DUES
Attention all Philoptochos ladies; please pay your $30 dues by Thursday, December 6, 2018.  See Joanne McCraley if you have any questions regarding your dues.  Thank you.

GOYA OFFICERS 2018-2019
Congratulations to our 2018-2019 GOYA Officers:

President - Paul Mastros
Vice President - Sophia Mastros
Secretary - Sophia Riley
Treasurer - Vasile Matzorkis
Media/Historian - Anastasia Mastros

UPCOMING EVENTS

GYRO FUNDRAISER
Philoptochos will be holding their gyro fund raiser on Tuesday, October 9 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Gyros are $7.00 each, chicken gyros $8.00 each. There will be a $.25 up charge for extra tzatziki sauce. Koulourakia (twist cookies) are $6.00 a dozen. Please join us for this event.

BIBLE STUDY
Please join us on Wednesday, October 10 at 10:00 A.M. We are excited to continue our Bible study here at Holy Trinity. We have been looking at The Prophet Isaiah. Come out and be a part of this great study. Bring your Bibles!

OCF FRANCISCAN
The OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship) is a nationwide, Pan-Orthodox organization helping college students keep their faith in Christ while away from home at school. Our next meetings will be Wednesday, October 10. At 7:00 P.M. All college students in our region are welcome to join us.

THEOLOGY ON TAP/OPA
Theology on Tap is our men’s and women’s (OPA) study group. The meeting will take place on this Thursday, October 11 6:30 P.M.  You don’t need to be Orthodox to come.

AHEPA MEETING
The AHEPA will have their next meeting on October 16, at 5:30 P.M. at the Sumo Restaurant, Steubenville, OH.

 

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