Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2018-11-25
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Calendar
News and Events
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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. Fourth Tone. Psalm 67.35,26.
God is wonderful among his saints.
Verse: Bless God in the congregations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5.

Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

Gospel Reading

13th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:18-27

At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

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Saints and Feasts

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November 25

Apodosis of the Presentation of the Theotokos into the Temple

Katherin
November 25

Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria

Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. According to the ancient usage, Saints Catherine and Mercurius were celebrated on the 24th of this month, whereas the holy Hieromartyrs Clement of Rome and Peter of Alexandria were celebrated on the 25th. The dates of the feasts of these Saints were interchanged at the request of the Church and Monastery of Mount Sinai, so that the festival of Saint Catherine, their patron, might be celebrated more festively together with the Apodosis of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos. The Slavic Churches, however, commemorate these Saints on their original dates.

Mercurios
November 25

Mercurius the Great Martyr of Caesarea in Cappadocia

Saint Mercurius came from Cappadocia, and was the son of Gordian, a Scythian. A young man, and a soldier of high rank, he refused to offer sacrifice to the idols, and after torments was beheaded during the reign of Valerian (253-260).

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone

The stone that had been sealed before Your tomb by the Jews and the soldiers guarding did watch over Your pure and sacred body. O Savior the third day You arose, and unto all the world did You give life. Where by all the heavenly powers did proclaim that You are the giver of life. Glory unto our resurrected Christ. Glory unto Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation O You alone who loves all.

Apolytikion for Apodosis of the Entry in the Fourth Tone

Today is the prelude of God's good pleasure, and the proclamation of humanity's salvation. In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and in herself she announces Christ to all. Let us, then, with a great voice cry aloud to her: "Rejoice, you are the fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation."

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Catherine in the Plagal First Tone

Let us praise and extol the all-lauded Bride of Christ, the Protectress of Sinai, divine Saint Catherine, as the one who gives aid and her assistance to us; for she brilliantly suppressed the impious orators, with the sword of the Spirit. And being crowned as a martyr, she asks that all receive the great mercy

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

The most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters today the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

Love of money is the worship of idols, a daughter of unbelief, an excuse for infirmities, a foreboder of old age, a harbinger of drought, a herald of hunger.
St. John Climacus
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 16:2,7 and Step 17:1, 6th Century

He who has conquered this passion has cut out care; but he who is bound by it never attains to pure prayer ...
St. John Climacus
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 16:2,7 and Step 17:1, 6th Century

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    November 25 to December 9, 2018

    Sunday, November 25

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Wednesday, November 28

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, November 30

    ST. ANDREW

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Sunday, December 2

    METROPOLIS STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Monday, December 3

    5:00PM Choir Rehearsal

    Tuesday, December 4

    10:00AM Clergy Peer Learning - New Castle

    5:00PM Vespers

    Wednesday, December 5

    ST. SAVAS

    9:00AM Orthros & Liturgy, PGH

    7:00PM Vsprs - St Nick's

    Thursday, December 6

    ST. NICHOLAS

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Friday, December 7

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Saturday, December 8

    12:00PM Christmas Parade

    Sunday, December 9

    HT STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

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News and Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 25, 2018
13th 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, Marie Kamarados, 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.)

FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be provided by the Philoptochos Society. 

FAST SCHEDULE
Fish allowed
Strict Fast – Wednesday & Friday

 SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday, November 27
  9:00 A.M. Baking the koulourakia

  5:30 P.M. AHEPA meeting - Naples

Wednesday, November 28
10:00 A.M. Bible study

  6:00 P.M. Paraklesis
  7:30 P.M. OCF Franciscan

Friday, November 30
                        St. Andrew

  8:30 A.M. Orthros
  9:30 A.M. Liturgy

NEXT SUNDAY
December 2 - 14th Sunday of Luke
Metropolis Stewardship Sunday

9:00 A.M.   Orthros
10:00 A.M.   Liturgy
11:00 A.M.   Hymnology

Epistle Reader:     Toby Mathis

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS DECORATING
On Sunday, December 2, after liturgy, we will be decorating the church in preparation for the Nativity season. We encourage everyone, the young and the young at heart, to join us as we adorn our beautiful church.

METROPOLIS STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh is observing Metropolis Stewardship Sunday on December 2, 2018. Please consider becoming a St. Photios Steward of the Metropolis Ministries. For more information, please see Fr. Nick.

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
Sunday, December 9 is Stewardship Sunday. We will collect your completed 2019 Stewardship cards when they will be brought in baskets to the front of the church.  A special prayer will be given at that time asking the Lord to accept our Stewardship offering and multiplying it for the good of the church and its ministries.

HOLY TRINITY AT THE NUTCRACKER VILLAGE
Holy Trinity will have a chalet at the Nutcracker Village this year.  We are looking for volunteers. Please sign up for a four-hour shift. (One 3-hour shift is on Dec. 8.) We need two people per shift. Signup sheets are in the office or see Rikki.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

AHEPA MEETING
The AHEPA will be meeting this Tuesday, at 5:30 P.M. at Naples Restaurant.

BAKING THE KOULOURAKIA
We will be meeting on Tuesday, November 27, at 9:00 A.M. at the church to bake the koulourakia (twist cookies) for the gyro sale on Tuesday, December 11. Anyone who is able to help, please do so. All helpful hands are greatly appreciated.

AHEPA/ICARIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY
The AHEPA/ICARIAN Christmas Party will be on Thursday, December 13, at 5:30 P.M at Scaffidi’s Restaurant in Hollywood Plaza.

CHICKEN FEST
There will be a Chicken Fest on Tuesday, December 4; 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.

GOYA BASKETBALL TOURAMENT
The GOYA basketball tournament will be held on February 1 thru 3. We are in need of clock operators and statisticians. If interested, please contact Nick Demitras at 740-424-5185.

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