Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-01-20
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Calendar
News and Events
Euthymio
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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 149.5,1.
The saints shall rejoice in glory.
Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

12th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 17:12-19

At that time, as Jesus entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said: "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus's feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus: "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And he said to him: "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

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Saints and Feasts

Euthymio
January 20

Righteous Euthymius the Great

This Saint, who was from Melitene in Armenia, was the son of pious parents named Paul and Dionysia. He was born about 377. Since his mother had been barren, he was named Euthymius-which means "good cheer" or "joy"-for this is what his parents experienced at his birth. He studied under Eutroius, the Bishop of Melitene, by whom he was ordained and entrusted with the care of the monasteries of Melitene. Then, after he had come to Palestine about the year 406, he became the leader of a multitude of monks. Through him, a great tribe of Arabs was turned to piety, when he healed the ailing son of their leader Aspebetos. Aspebetos was baptized with all his people; he took the Christian name of Peter, and was later consecrated Bishop for his tribe, being called "Bishop of the Tents." Saint Euthymius also fought against the Nestorians, Eutychians, and Manichaeans. When Eudocia, the widow of Saint Theodosius the Younger, had made her dwelling in Palestine, and had fallen into the heresy of the Monophysites which was championed in Palestine by a certain Theodosius, she sent envoys to Saint Symeon the Stylite in Syria (see Sept. 1), asking him his opinion of Eutyches and the Council of Chalcedon which had condemned him; Saint Symeon, praising the holiness and Orthodoxy of Saint Euthymius near whom she dwelt, sent her to him to be delivered from her error (the holy Empress Eudocia is commemorated Aug. 13). He became the divine oracle of the Church, or rather, "the vessel of divine utterance," as a certain historian writes. He was the instructor and elder of Saint Sabbas the Sanctified. Having lived for ninety-six years, he reposed in 473, on January 20.

Lepers
January 20

12th Sunday of Luke

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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 Euthymius the Great in the Fourth Tone

Sing, O desolate land that did not bear; be encouraged, you who have not been in labor. For a man, greatly beloved of the Spirit, has multiplied your children. He planted them in godliness, he reared them in self-control, and he raised them to perfection in virtue. At his intercession, O Christ our God, grant peace to our lives.

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 First Tone

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

Having met the Savior, therefore, the lepers earnestly besought Him to free them from their misery, and called Him Master, that is. Teacher. No one pitied them when suffering this malady, but He Who had appeared on earth for this very reason, and had become man that He might show pity to all, He was moved with compassion for them, and had mercy on them.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homilies 113-116. B#42, pp. 465-466, 4th Century

And why did He not rather say, I will, be you cleansed; as He did in the case of another leper, but commanded them rather to show themselves to the priests? It was because the law gave directions to this effect to those who were delivered from leprosy (Lev. 14-2); for it commanded them to show themselves to the priests, and to offer a sacrifice for their cleansing.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homilies 113-116. B#42, pp. 465-466, 4th Century

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    January 20 to February 3, 2019

    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

    Wednesday, January 30

    THREE HIERARCHS

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Thursday, January 31

    6:30PM Theology on Tap

    Friday, February 1

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Saturday, February 2

    YPAPANTI

    7:00AM Communion Prayers

    7:30AM Divine Liturgy

    Sunday, February 3

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

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News and Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN - January 20, 2019
12th 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, Alex Kamarados, 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. 

FAST SCHEDULE
Strict Fast - Wednesday & Friday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday,      January 21
 Martin Luther King - Office Closed

Wednesday,   January 23
 10:00 A.M.    Bible Study

  6:00 P.M.     Paraklesis

Friday,        January 25     St. Gregory
  8:30 A.M.     Orthros
  9:30 A.M.     Liturgy

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH
The Priests’-Presidents’-Treasurers’ Meeting, originally scheduled for this Saturday January 19, is being postponed because of the incoming inclement weather. Our re-schedule date is Saturday, March 23, 2019, at All Saints GOC of Canonsburg, PA.

NEXT SUNDAY
January 27 –15th Sunday of Luke

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

Epistle Reader:        Angie Mahfood

Memorial      Gus Petrides - 9 month

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COFFEE MACHINE IN SOCIAL HALL
We are asking that no one move the coffee machine that’s located in the social hall. If it is moved, even an inch, water will pour out of the back of it and damage the machine.

We are looking into why that is, and we ask for your cooperation while it is being fixed.

BLESSING OF OHIO RIVER
Today 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 has for the earth that God Himself created.

Please join us for this important opportunity to pray for the world and all creation!

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.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

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 31 at 6:30 P.M.  All are welcome and you don’t need to be Orthodox to come.

HOLY SAINTS B-BALL TOURNAMENT
Holy Saints will be hosting a tournament, February 1-3 in Steubenville.  Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun.  We are asking for help for our dessert table for the dinner/dance on Saturday, February 2. Anyone who can make or donate desserts is being asked to do so.  This dessert table is a big hit with our visitors.  We will be collecting these donations on Saturday, February 2 from 12 noon until 4 P. M. at the commons area at Steubenville High School.

THEOLOGY ON TAP
There will be no Theology on Tap on Thursday, January 24. It has been postponed to Thursday January 31. Hope to see you there.

 

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