Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-01-13
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Calendar
News and Events
Baptism
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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. First Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13.

BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

Gospel Reading

Sunday after Epiphany
The Reading is from Matthew 4:12-17

At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

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Saints and Feasts

Baptism
January 13

Sunday after Epiphany

Allsaint
January 13

The Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus

Saints Hermylus and Stratonicus contested for piety's sake during the reign of Licinius, in the year 314. Saint Hermylus was a deacon, and Stratonicus was his friend. For his confession of Christ, Hermylus was beaten so fiercely that his whole body was covered with wounds. Stratonicus, seeing him endure this and other torments that left him half dead, wept with grief for his friend. From this he was discovered to be a Christian, and when he had openly professed his Faith and had been beaten, he and Hermylus were cast into the Danube River, receiving the crown of martyrdom.

Allsaint
January 13

Hilary of Poitiers

The holy Hierarch Hilary was born of pagan parents in Gaul, and was trained in philosophy and rhetoric. At a time when paganism was still strong in Gaul, Saint Hilary understood the falsehood of polytheism, and became a Christian, and a great defender of his new Faith. About the year 350 he was ordained Bishop of Poitiers, when Arles and Milan were in the hands of the Arians and the Arian Constantius was sole Emperor. Like his contemporary Saint Athanasius, Saint Hilary's episcopate was one long struggle against the Arians. As bishop of Poitiers, Saint Hilary foresaw the future greatness of Martin (see Nov. 12), and attached him to himself. In 355, when required to agree to the condemnation of Saint Athanasius passed by the Council of Milan, Hilary wrote an epistle to Constantius convicting the wrongs done by the Arians and requesting, among other things, the restoration of the Orthodox bishops, including Athanasius. For this, Hilary was banished to Asia Minor, where he wrote his greatest work, On the Trinity. Saint Hilary returned to his see in 360, where Saint Martin sought him out again. It was this time that Saint Hilary blessed Martin to found a monastery near Poitiers, where Martin remained until being consecrated Bishop of Tours in 371. In his last years, Saint Hilary, strove for the deposition of Auxentius, the Arian Bishop of Milan, but by affecting an Orthodox confession Auxentius retained his see. Saint Hilary reposed in peace about the year 368. Auxentius died in 374 and was succeeded by Saint Ambrose, who continued Saint Hilary's battle against Arianism.
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Hymns of the Day

Second Antiphon in the First Tone

Save us, O Son of God, who were baptized in the River Jordan by John, We sing to you, Alleluia

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Tone

From on High did You descend, O merciful Lord, for us did You endure, three days in the tomb that we may be, released from passions in this world, You who are our resurrection and our life Glory unto You O Lord.

Apolytikion for Theophany Afterfeast 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.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth 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.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

For as persons not even knowing where to put a step forward, so they sat, overtaken by the darkness.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when ye assemble frequently in the same place, the powers of Satan are destroyed, and the destruction at which he aims is prevented by the unity of your faith.
St. Ignatius of Antioch
Epistle to the Ephesians Ch. 13, 2nd century

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    January 13 to January 27, 2019

    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

    Wednesday, January 23

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, January 25

    ST. GREGORY

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Sunday, January 27

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

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News and Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN - January 13, 2019
Sunday after 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, 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 parish council.

GOYA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Our Holy Saints GOYA will be gathering at St. Paul’s church in North Royalton, OH for Divine Liturgy and to worship our Lord together with all the other teams.  Please pray for a successful and peaceful end to the tournament and for everyone’s safe travels to their homes!

FAST SCHEDULE
Strict Fast - Wednesday & Friday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday,     January 15
  5:30 P.M.   AHEPA meeting at the Ville

 Wednesday,   January 16
  6:00 P.M.   Great Vespers

 Thursday,   January 17     St. Anthony
  8:30 A.M.   Orthros
  9:30 A.M.   Liturgy
11:00 A.M.   Confession

 

NEXT SUNDAY
January 20 –12th Sunday of Luke

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

Parish Council - Oath of Office

  2:00 P.M.    Blessing of the Ohio River
                    at Steubenville Marina

Epistle Reader:       John Josai

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU
Joyce Locascio would like to thank everyone for all their prayers, thoughts, cards, and support. Thank you for your kindness. Your continued prayers are also appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS FOR TOURNAMENT
We need volunteers for the concession stand at SHS for our tournament on February 2. The shifts are: 7-9 A.M., 9-11 A.M., 1-3 P.M. Contact Angela Mastros at 740-632-9555 to sign up.

THE BOOK OF REVELATION
We are pleased to announce the Theology on Tap / OPA groups will be discussing 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.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

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

BLESSING OF OHIO RIVER
As we did last year, the Orthodox Church will gather together to bless the waters, not just of our parish, but of the community.

On Sunday, January 20, at the Steubenville Marina, clergy from all Orthodox jurisdictions will gather to offer the Lord’s blessings to the Ohio River.  This is a Pan-Orthodox prayer service, done throughout the world, expressing the global concern that the Orthodox have for the earth that God Himself created.

We pray that, as He was baptized and blessed the water of the Jordan River, that the Lord will offer the same blessing to us.
Please join us for this important opportunity to prayfor the world and all creation! 

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