Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-03-24
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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. Second Tone. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3.

"IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
The Reading is from Mark 2:1-12

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"


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Saints and Feasts

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March 24

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

This divine Father, who was from Asia Minor, was from childhood reared in the royal court of Constantinople, where he was instructed in both religious and secular wisdom. Later, while still a youth, he left the imperial court and struggled in asceticism on Mount Athos, and in the Skete at Beroea. He spent some time in Thessalonica being treated for an illness that came from his harsh manner of life. He was present in Constantinople at the Council that was convened in 1341 against Barlaam of Calabria, and at the Council of 1347 against Acindynus, who was of like mind with Barlaam; Barlaam and Acindynus claimed that the grace of God is created. At both these Councils, the Saint contended courageously for the true dogmas of the Church of Christ, teaching in particular that divine grace is not created, but is the uncreated energies of God which are poured forth throughout creation: otherwise it would be impossible, if grace were created, for man to have genuine communion with the uncreated God. In 1347 he was appointed Metropolitan of Thessalonica. He tended his flock in an apostolic manner for some twelve years, and wrote many books and treatises on the most exalted doctrines of our Faith; and having lived for a total of sixty-three years, he reposed in the Lord in 1359.

His holy relics are kept in the Cathedral of Thessalonica. A full service was composed for his feast day by the Patriarch Philotheus in 1368, when it was established that his feast be celebrated on this day. Since works without right faith avail nothing, we set Orthodoxy of faith as the foundation of all that we accomplish during the Fast, by celebrating the Triumph of Orthodoxy the Sunday before, and the great defender of the teachings of the holy Fathers today.


Theonas
March 24

Our Holy Father Theonas, Archbishop of Thessolonica


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone

When you descended to the realm of death You as life immortal rendered to Hades a mortal blow by Your all radiant divinity. And when You from infernal depths and the darkness below did raise the dead. All the hosts of heaven's powers did proclaim and cry out, O life giving Christ and our God we give glory.

Apolytikion of Forefeast of the Annunciation in the Fourth Tone

Today is the prelude of the joy of the universe, and it incites us to sing the forefestal hymns. For behold, Gabriel is coming, and he will say to the Virgin: Rejoice, Maiden full of grace; the Lord is with you.

Apolytikion of Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone

Beacon of Orthodox belief, the strong support of the Church and her teacher inspired by God, you are the ornament of monks, the unassailable champion of theologians, O Gregory the Wonder-worker and the boast of Thessalonica, the messenger of grace. Forever earnestly entreat for the salvation of our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

O Champion General, I your City now ascribe to you * triumphant anthems as the tokens of my gratitude, * being rescued from the terrors, O Theotokos. * Inasmuch as you have power unassailable, * from all kinds of perils free me so that unto you * I may cry aloud: * Rejoice, O unwedded Bride.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him down. And they put the sick man before Christ, saying nothing, but committing the whole to Him.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

For though in the beginning He Himself went about, and did not require so much faith of them that came unto Him; yet in this case they both approached Him, and had faith required on their part. For, "Seeing," it is said, "their faith;" that is, the faith of them that had let the man down.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    March 24 to April 7, 2019

    Sunday, March 24

    ST. PALAMAS SUNDAY

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    4:00PM Vespers-Weirton WV

    Monday, March 25

    8:30AM Orthros

    8:30AM Liturgy

    Tuesday, March 26

    8:00AM Roll Grape Leaves

    Wednesday, March 27

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Presanctified Liturgy

    7:30PM Theology on Tap

    Thursday, March 28

    8:00AM Roll Grape Leaves

    11:00AM Confession

    Friday, March 29

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM 3rd Salutations

    Sunday, March 31

    VEN OF HOLY CROSS

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    4:00PM Vespers - Barton OH

    Monday, April 1

    5:00PM Choir Rehearsal

    Tuesday, April 2

    8:00AM Roll Grapeleaves

    6:30PM Festival Meeting

    Wednesday, April 3

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Presanctified Liturgy

    Thursday, April 4

    9:00AM Roll Grapeleaves

    Friday, April 5

    9:00AM Office Hours

    7:00PM 4th Salutations - Weirton,WV

    Sunday, April 7

    ST. JOHN CLIMACUS

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    5:00PM Vespers - Holy Resurrection, Serbian

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News and Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN – March 24, 2019
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
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, 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.

TRISAGION
We will be having a Trisagion for the Evangelinos, Parikakis and Rangos familes. May their memory be eternal!

FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be a luncheon for Greek Independence Day.

LENTEN VESPERS
Today, at 4 P.M., there will be Pan-Orthodox Vespers at St. Nicholas Church, Weirton, WV. There will be a light Lenten meal following the service. 

FAST SCHEDULE
Fish Allowed - Monday
Strict Fast - Tuesday-Saturday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday           March 25         ANNUNCIATION
  8:30 A.M.       Orthros
  9:30 A.M.       Liturgy

Tuesday          March 26
  9:00 A.M.       Grape leaves

Wednesday    March 27
  6:00 P.M.       Presanctified Liturgy
  7:30 P.M.       Theology on Tap

Thursday        March 28
  9:00 A.M.       Grape leaves
11:00 A.M.       Confession

  6:30 P.M.       OCF @ Franciscan

Friday              March 29
            YAL Retreat, Camp Nazareth 29-31

  6:00 P.M.       3rd Salutations

NEXT SUNDAY

March 31 – Sunday of Holy Cross

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

11:00 A.M.      Sunday School

  4:00 P.M      Vespers - St. Nick’s, Barton

Epistle Reader           Tony Demitras

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROGRAM
Today, in remembrance of Greek Independence Day, during fellowship, there will be a Doxology Service and program. We are also honored to have Mayor Jerry Barilla joining us to celebrate this day.

MEETING
Calling those that are interested in talking about proclaiming life in the womb and that it is scared! We will be meeting Sunday, March 31, after Divine Liturgy. The discussion will be ways that we can impart this precious truth to more and more people.

PAN ORTHODOX LENTEN SERVICES
The Pan Orthodox Lenten Services are as follows:
             Mar. 31  - 4:00 P.M.    Barton, OH
             Apr. 07  - 5:00 P.M.    Serbian church
             Apr. 14  - 4:00 P.M.    TBA
Each Pan Orthodox service will have a visiting member of the Orthodox clergy as a guest speaker.

TAXIMATA
The Taximata are available for the 2019 Lenten, Holy Week and Paschal Season. Please contact Stacey Kotsanis at 740-632-2792 to reserve your sponsored donation for this year.

UPCOMING EVENTS

YAL SPRING RETREAT
The Metropolis Spring YAL Retreat will take place Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. The theme this year is “Staying Sane in a Troubled World.”. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Al Rossi, author, speaker and podcaster.

EASTER BREAD SALE
Philoptochos will be selling Easter bread. Please contact Marianne Balakos to place your order at 740-264-2462 by Sunday, April 7. No more than 500 loaves will be taken, so get your order in today. No walk-in sales will be available.

GOYA SPRING RETREAT
The Metropolis Spring GOYA Retreat will take place April 5 through April 7 at Camp Nazareth. Theme: Made perfect through my weakness - with speaker, newly ordained Dn. George Athanasiou. To register, please go online https://pittsburgh.goarch.org/register.

ST. PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET
The St Photios Awards Banquet will be on Saturday, May 11 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry. 4:00P.M. hors d’ oeuvres, 5:00P.M. dinner. Please give all reservations to Tara Dzvonick by Sunday, April 21 Questions, please call 740-317-6785.

 

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