Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-04-14
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Calendar
News and Events
Allsaint
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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. Plagal First Tone. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
April 14

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

Allsaint
April 14

Aristarchus, Pudens, Trophimus the Apostles of the 70

Saint Aristarchus is mentioned in the Epistle to the Colossians (4:10), and also in the Epistle to Philemon (v. 24). By his ascetical manner of life, this Saint proved to be another Saint John the Baptist. He became Bishop of Apamea in Syria, and brought many to the Faith of Christ. Saints Pudens and Trophimus are mentioned in II Timothy 4:20-21. Also, Acts 21:29 mentions that Trophimus was from Ephesus. According to sources that Saint Dorotheus of Tyre (celebrated on June 5) found written in Latin in Rome, these Apostles were beheaded in Rome during the reign of Nero (54-68).

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Tone

Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Tone

In you, O Mother, is preserved undistorted what was made in the image of God; for taking up the cross, you followed Christ and by example taught, that we should overlook the flesh, since it passes away, and instead look after the soul, since it is immortal. And therefore, O devout Mary, your spirit rejoices with the angels.

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 Second Tone

A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please 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 time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

For with this object He reveals their deficiencies, that after these things thou mightest know what manner of men they became by grace. ... No one shall sit on His right hand nor on His left.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    April 14 to April 28, 2019

    Sunday, April 14

    ST. MARY OF EGYPT

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Wednesday, April 17

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Presanctified Liturgy

    Thursday, April 18

    11:00AM Confession

    Friday, April 19

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Saturday, April 20

    LAZARUS SATURDAY

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Sunday, April 21

    PALM SUNDAY

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    12:00PM Luncheon

    6:30PM Bridegroom Service

    Monday, April 22

    HOLY MONDAY

    6:30PM Bridegroom Service

    Tuesday, April 23

    HOLY TUESDAY

    6:30PM Bridegroom Service

    Wednesday, April 24

    HOLY WEDNESDAY

    9:00AM Presanctified Lit

    2:30PM Holy Unction

    6:30PM Bridegroom Service w/Anointing

    Thursday, April 25

    HOLY THURSDAY

    8:00AM Vesperal Liturgy

    10:00AM Egg Dying

    6:30PM 12 Gospels

    11:00PM Service of the First Hour & All-Night Vigil

    Friday, April 26

    HOLY FRIDAY

    8:30AM 9th Hour Service

    9:00AM Epitaphio Dec.

    2:30PM Apokatheilosis

    6:15PM Trisagion

    6:30PM Lamentations

    Saturday, April 27

    HOLY SATURDAY

    8:00AM Vesperal Liturgy

    10:30AM Resurrectional Orthros

    11:15AM Paschal Liturgy

    Sunday, April 28

    HOLY PASCHA

    11:00AM Agape Vespers With Egg Hunt Following

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News and Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 14, 2019
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

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, James Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Georgiann Hart, Alex & 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.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be provided by the Philoptochos ladies.

FAST SCHEDULE
Strict Fast – All Week

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday,         April 15
  9:00 A.M.      Easter bread

Tuesday,        April 16
  9:00 A.M.      Easter bread

Wednesday,   April 17
12:00 P.M.      Easter bread pick-up
  6:00 P.M.      Presanctified Liturgy

Thursday,      April 18
11:00 A.M.      Confession

Saturday,       April 20 - Lazarus Saturday
  8:30 A.M.      Orthros
  9:30 A.M.      Divine Liturgy
11:00 A.M.      Pancake breakfast followed by Palm-Cross making

NEXT SUNDAY
April 21 – Palm Sunday
  9:00 A.M.   Orthros
10:00 A.M.   Liturgy

Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon

  6:30 P.M.   Bridegroom Service

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EASTER FLOWERS
All orders are due back today April 14. We need to get the orders to the florist in a timely fashion, to guarantee delivery. The prices are as follows:

AZALEAS        $15.00
LILIES            $13.00
MUMS             $12.00

Extra order forms are available on the pangari.

UPCOMING BAKING DAYS
We will have baking days for the month of April:

      Easter bread                     April 15 & 16
      Souzoukikia                      April 20

Please make note of the dates; make every attempt to attend and help for the festival and the Philoptochos.

LUMINARIES
The Taki Romios Memorial Library is selling the luminaries for this year. They are being sold for $5.00 each.  Please give the names of your deceased loved ones to Louise Kronstein or Marianne Balakos before Palm Sunday, April 21.

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

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULES AND EVENTS
Holy Week is upon us. The schedules are available in The Net and at the pangari.

In addition to being invited to attend all the services, please be aware that special help is needed for some of the times and services of Holy Week: Saturday of Lazarus (making palm crosses); Holy Wednesday (setting up the church after Unction); Holy Thursday (dyeing eggs after morning Liturgy); Holy Friday (decorating the Epitaphio, helping with the youth retreat and setting up the church for the evening service); Holy Saturday morning (reading the 15 Old Testament readings); Sunday of Pascha’s Agape Vespers (various languages for the reading of the Gospel).

Please come and help in any way you can!

ST. PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET
Congratulations to Irene Petrides and Dr. Paul Mastros!  They were selected to be honored at the 2019 St. Photios Awards Banquet.

The 6th Annual St. Photios Awards Banquet is scheduled for May 11, 2019. It will be held at The Double tree Hotel in Canberry, Pa. (910 Sheraton Drive) with hors d'oeuvres at 4:00 P.M. and dinner at 5:15 P.M.

The cost is $85 per person for adults and $25 per person for children under 12.

 

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