Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-02-10
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. Grave Tone. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10.

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Canaanite
The Reading is from Matthew 15:21-28

At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.

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Saints and Feasts

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February 10

Hieromartyr Haralambos

This Saint was a priest of the Christians in Magnesia, the foremost city of Thessaly, in the diocese having the same name. He contested during the reign of Alexander Severus (222-235), when Lucian was Proconsul of Magnesia. At the time of his martyrdom the Saint was 103 years of age.

St. Haralampus is commemorated on February 10th, with the exception when this date falls on the Saturday of the Souls preceding Lent or on Clean Monday (the first day of Lent), in which case the feast is celebrated on February 9th.

Healcanaanitedaughter
February 10

Sunday of the Canaanite

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone

When the tidings of the resurrection from the glorious angel was proclaimed unto the women disciples and our ancestral sentence also had been abolished to the Apostles with the boasting did they proclaim that death is vanquished ever more and Christ Our God has risen from the dead and granted to the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Haralambos in the Fourth Tone

A pillar unshakable are you in Christ's holy Church, and, as your own name denotes, an ever radiant lamp, all-blessed Haralambos, shining throughout the whole world by your feats as a martyr, driving away the darkness of the worship of idols. With confidence, therefore, pray to Christ, entreating Him to save our souls.

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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Wisdom of the Fathers

Faith is the beginning of our union with God: the true believers are the stone of the church of God, prepared for the edifice of God the Father, which is raised up to the heights by the power of Jesus Christ, that is, by the Cross and help of the grace of the Holy Spirit. "Faith without works is dead" (James 2:26). The works of faith are love, peace, longsuffering, mercy, humility, bearing one's cross and life by the Spirit. True faith cannot remain without works. One who truly believes will also surely perform good works.
St. Seraphim of Sarov
Unknown, 19th century

She had a great perfection of faith. She had no uncertainty about His divine majesty. She had no small measure of the virtue of patience. Yet the pitying Physician of the pitiful disdained her petitions. He kept her waiting for answer in order to demonstrate to us the perseverence of this woman that we can always imitate. She had the characteristics of constancy and humility. She willingly embraced the indignity she received, and even confirmed the Lord`s statement. This woman rightly signifies the faith and devotion of the Church gathered from the nations
Saint Bede
Hom. I. 22, In Lent, Homilies on the Gospels, Bk. One, 216, 217.

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    February 10 to February 24, 2019

    Sunday, February 10

    RED SUNDAY

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Tuesday, February 12

    10:00AM Gyro Sale

    4:00PM Confession

    Wednesday, February 13

    8:00AM Baking Day - Baklava

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, February 15

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Sunday, February 17

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Tuesday, February 19

    8:00AM Baking Day - Baklava

    Wednesday, February 20

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Festival Meeting

    Thursday, February 21

    8:00AM Baking Day - Kataifi

    11:00AM Confession

    6:30PM Theology on Tap

    Friday, February 22

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Saturday, February 23

    ST. POLYCARP

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Sunday, February 24

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    11:30AM Parish Assembly

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News and Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 3, 2019
16th Sunday of Matthew
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

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

GOYA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Today, we offer a heartfelt welcome to all the participants of the basketball tournament who have traveled this weekend to play and pray with us.  The Holy Saints sister parishes of Steubenville, Weirton, Wheeling and Ambridge welcome all of you.  We hope you have enjoyed your stay.

We also offer a welcome to the members of the Metropolis Youth and Athletic Committees who joined us to help oversee our events.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be a luncheon and all are welcome.

FAST SCHEDULE

Strict Fast - Wednesday & Friday
 
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday       February 5
  9:00 A.M.     Baking day - walnuts

Wednesday, February 6    St Photios
  9:45 A.M.     Orthros & Divine Liturgy
                        Wheeling, WV

  6:00 P.M.     Paraklesis

Thursday,     February 7
  9:00 A.M.     Baking day - walnuts
12:00 P.M.     Philoptochos Meeting
                     Scaffidi”s Restaurant

  7:00 P.M.     OCF Franciscan

NEXT SUNDAY
February 10 – Sunday of the Cannaanite Woman
RED SUNDAY – Heart Awareness

  9:00 A.M.    Orthros
10:00 A.M.    Liturgy
11:00 A.M.    Sunday School
Epistle Reader:       Nick Demitras

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TOURNAMENT SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Today following Divine Liturgy there will be a luncheon served and all are welcome to stay and have fellowship with us. If you have to leave, you are more than welcome to take your meal to go with you. We also would like to extend prayers for traveling for those who traveled near and far that they will return safely back to their homes.

FESTIVAL BAKING
The time has come.  We will have our first 2019 festival baking days. On Tuesday, February, 5 and on Thursday, February, 7 at 9:00 A.M., we will be grinding walnuts for the baklava. All helpful hands are welcome and greatly appreciated.

RED SUNDAY
Next Sunday, February 10, will be Red Sunday. Please wear your favorite red garment in honor of Heart Awareness.

GYRO SALE
The Philoptochos Society will be having a Gyro sale on Tuesday, February 12. The sale is from 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M.  Gyros are $7.00 each; Chicken gyros $8.00. (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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING
The Philoptochos ladies will be having their meeting at noon on Thursday, February 7 at Scaffidi’s. Hope to see each of you there.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The parish council will be meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 P.M, here at the church. If you are unable to attend, please contact Father Nick or Nick Riley.

GOYA B-BALL TOURNEY - COLUMBUS, OH
Holy Saints will be going to our last basketball tournament of the year, February 15-17, in Columbus, OH.  Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun. Watch upcoming bulletins for more information.

PARISH ASSEMBLY
The February parish assembly meeting will take place following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, February 24. The previous meeting’s minutes have been included in the February edition of The Net. All members in good standing are welcome to attend and vote at this meeting.

AHEPA PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The AHEPA will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast on March 3, 2019, following services. The cost is $5.00 per person, $20.00 max for a family and under 7 years of age, no charge. Please join us for good fellowship and excellent pancakes.

 

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