Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-01-06
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 117.26,1.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7.

TITUS, my son, the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world, awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of the great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit, which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.

Gospel Reading

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Reading is from Matthew 3:13-17

At that time, Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

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Saints and Feasts

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January 06

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

About the beginning of our Lord's thirtieth year, John the Forerunner, who was some six months older than Our Saviour according to the flesh, and had lived in the wilderness since his childhood, received a command from God and came into the parts of the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins. Then our Saviour also came from Galilee to the Jordan, and sought and received baptism though He was the Master and John was but a servant. Whereupon, there came to pass those marvellous deeds, great and beyond nature: the Heavens were opened, the Spirit descended in the form of a dove upon Him that was being baptized and the voice was heard from the Heavens hearing witness that this was the beloved Son of God, now baptized as a man (Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:1-22). From these events the Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ and the great mystery of the Trinity were demonstrated. It is also from this that the present feast is called "Theophany," that is, the divine manifestation, God's appearance among men. On this venerable day the sacred mystery of Christian baptism was inaugurated; henceforth also began the saving preaching of the Kingdom of the Heavens.

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Hymns of the Day

Second Antiphon in the First Tone

Save us, O Son of God, Who in the Jordan by John was baptized, we sing to You; Alleluia.

Apolytikion for Holy Epiphany in the First Tone

As You were baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, then the worship of the Trinity became manifest, for the voice of the Father bore witness to You, naming You the Beloved Son; and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ God, who appeared and illumined the world, glory to You.

Kontakion in the Third Tone

You appeared today to the world, and Your light, O Lord, has been marked upon us, who with true knowledge sing to You: You came, You appeared, O light unapproachable.

Trisagion Hymn in the First Tone

As many of you as have been baptized in Christ, have put on Christ. Alleluia.

Megalynarion in the Fourth Tone

In you, O Lady full of grace, rejoices all creation, the orders of Angels and the human race together. O hallowed temple and rational Garden of Paradise, the pride of virgins, from you did God become incarnate, and our God who existed before the ages became a child. For He made your womb a throne for himself, and your body He made wider than the heavens. In you, O Lady full of grace, rejoices all creation. Glory to you.

Communion Hymn in the Fourth Tone

The grace of God has appeared, for the salvation of all people. Alleluia.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

Why were the heavens opened? To inform you that at your baptism also this is done, God calling thee to your country on high.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 12 on Matthew 3, 4th Century

Christ is illumined, let us shine forth with Him. Christ is baptized, let us descend with Him that we may also ascend with Him.
St. Gregory the Theologian
Oration on the Holy Lights, Epiphany 381, 10-16., 4th Century

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    January 6 to January 21, 2019

    Sunday, January 6

    HOLY THEOPHANY

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    11:30AM Water Blessing

    12:00PM Vasilopita Cutting

    Monday, January 7

    ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    5:00PM Choir Rehearsal

    Tuesday, January 8

    4:00PM Confession

    Wednesday, January 9

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, January 11

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Sunday, January 13

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Wednesday, January 16

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Thursday, January 17

    ST. ANTHONY

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    11:00AM Confession

    Friday, January 18

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Sunday, January 20

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    3:00PM Blessing of the Ohio River

    Monday, January 21

    MLK/OFFICE CLOSED

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News and Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN - January 06, 2019
Holy Theophany
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 ladies. 

FAST SCHEDULE
Strict Fast Wednesday -  Friday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday,        January 7 - St. John the Baptist
  8:30 A.M.      Orthro
  9:30 A.M.      Liturgy

  5:00 P.M.      Choir rehearsal

Tuesday,      January 8
10:00 A.M.      Gyro sale

  4:00 P.M.      Confession
  7:00 P.M.      Parish council

Wednesday, January 9
  9:00 A.M.      Office hours
10:00 A.M.      Bible study

  6:00 P.M.      Paraklesis

Friday -- Sunday,    January 11-13
GOYA Basketball tournament – St. Paul, North Royalton

NEXT SUNDAY
January 13 –Sunday after Theophany
  9:00 A.M.    Orthros
10:00 A.M.    Liturgy
11:00 A.M.    Sunday School
Epistle Reader:       Tony Demitras

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLESSING OF THE WATERS
In honor of the feast of Holy Theophany, there will be the blessing of the waters service following Divine Liturgy today. Everyone is welcome to come and drink from the Holy Water blessed by the Holy Spirit today.  For this reason, antidoron (the blessed bread) will not be passed out at communion, but only after we have received the Holy Water to drink.

VASILOPITA CUTTING
In honor of St. Basil the Great and to bring in the New Year, there will be the ceremonial cutting of the Vasilopita following Divine Liturgy and the blessing of the waters today. There will be a second tray passed by the Philoptochos in support of St. Basil’s Academy.

GOYA BASKETBALL
Our Parish GOYA along with the entire Holy Saints GOYA is once again going to basketball tournaments!  This weekend, January 11-13, we are playing at St. Paul, North Royalton. The next tournament will be February 1-3, at Holy Saints. Please contact Rikki Kamarados if you are planning to attend either of these weekend tournaments.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GYRO SALE
The Philoptochos Society will be having a Gyro sale this week, on Tuesday, January 8. The sale is from 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M.  Gyros are $7.00 each. (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.

AHEPA MEETING
The AHEPA will be meeting on Tuesday, January 15, at 5:30 P.M. at the Ville.

THE BOOK OF REVELATION
We are pleased to announce the Theology on Tap / OPA groups will be moving from their “Journey to Fullness” with Fr. Barnabas Powell to the most controversial book in the Bible:  The Book of Revelation.  Come and see what this most incredible book means!  Explore its imagery, and feel free to ask questions. We will meet for this next part of our growth on Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 P.M.  All are welcome and you don’t need to be Orthodox to come.

 

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