Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-08-04
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Calendar
News and Events
Twoblindmen
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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

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7

Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

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Saints and Feasts

Twoblindmen
August 04

7th Sunday of Matthew

Allsaint
August 04

Seven Holy Youths of Ephesus

The Seven Youths hid themselves in a certain cave near Ephesus in the year 250, to escape the persecution of Decius. By divine grace, a sleep came upon them and they slept for 184 years, until the reign of Saint Theodosius the Younger, when the doctrine of the resurrection was being assailed by heretics. They then awoke, that is, were resurrected, confirming in the sight of all the bodily resurrection; and again after a short time, by divine command, they reposed in the Lord in the year 434.

Allsaint
August 05

Eusignius the Martyr of Antioch

This Martyr was from Antioch, and had been a soldier from the time of the reign of Constantius Chlorus (the father of Saint Constantine the Great) to that of Julian the Apostate. He censured Julian's ungodliness and reminded him that he was the nephew of Saint Constantine the Great, the first Christian Emperor. He reminded him further, that from his tender youth he had been nourished on the milk of piety and instructed in the Faith of Christ, had been a fellow student of Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian, had been a reader of the Church of Nicomedia, and that he had set all these things at nought and become a transgressor of the promises made in his divine Baptism, and had offered to the idols the adoration that is due to God alone. Reminding the Apostate of all these things and reproving him, he was beheaded in the year 361, having lived altogether 110 years, and been a soldier for more than sixty.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Tone

When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulcher was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You.

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 Grave Tone

Upon the mountain were You transfigured, and Your disciples beheld Your glory as far as they were able, O Christ God; so that when they would see You crucified they might understand that Your Passion was deliberate, and declare to the world that in truth You are the Father's radiance.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And this He does to confirm their faith, and to show that they are participators in the good work ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    August 4 to August 18, 2019

    Sunday, August 4

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Monday, August 5

    5:00PM Choir Rehearsal

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Tuesday, August 6

    HOLY TRANSFIGURATION

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Wednesday, August 7

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, August 9

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Sunday, August 11

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Monday, August 12

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Wednesday, August 14

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Thursday, August 15

    HOLY DORMITION

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Sunday, August 18

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

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News and Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 4, 2019
7th 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, James Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Alex & Marie Kamarados, Nick Kirlangitis, Joyce Locascio, 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 a luncheon to welcome Fr. Matthew and his family sponsored by the parish council. 

FAST SCHEDULE
Strict Fast – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday, August 5
  6:00 P.M.     Great Vespers

Tuesday, August 6 – Holy Transfiguration
  8:30 A.M.     Orthros
  9:30 A.M.     Liturgy

Wednesday, August 7
  6:00 P.M.     Paraklesis

Friday, August 9
  6:00 P.M.     Paraklesis

 

NEXT SUNDAY AT HOLY TRINITY

August 11 – 8th Sunday of Matthew
  8:30 A.M.        Orthros
  9:30 A.M.        Liturgy 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU
The family of George Gus Maragos would like to thank you very much for the beautiful planter. It was truly appreciated. May his memory be eternal.

CHOIR
After taking a break in July, we welcome our choir back to lead the chanting of our Divine Liturgy. There will not be rehearsal for the choir in the month of August. Monthly rehearsals will begin in the month of September.

FLOWERS FOR THE PANAGIA
We will be taking collections for flowers needed to decorate the tomb of the Panagia for her Great Vespers on the evening of August 14.

We will also be meeting to decorate her tomb the week of the 14th.  Day and time will be announced.  All support and help is greatly appreciated.

NETMINDERS
Anyone interested in advertising in The Net, there are monthly business card sized advertisements available for $30 per month. Please contact the church office to reserve your spot.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PANAGIA FAST BEGINS
The first 15 days of August are dedicated to the Mother of God. Paraklesis services will be every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 P.M, except for the 5th, which will be Great Vespers for the Transfiguration. The Church adheres to a strict fast during this period, though fish is allowed August 6th in remembrance of the Transfiguration.

Let us make time for these extra services!

 

 

 

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