Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-08-11
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Calendar
News and Events
Transfiguration
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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

8th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17

Brethren, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:14-22

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.

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Saints and Feasts

Transfiguration
August 11

Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Loavesfishes
August 11

8th Sunday of Matthew

Niphon
August 11

Our Holy Father Niphonus, Patriarch of Constantinople

Spyridon
August 11

Commemoration of St. Spyridon's Miracle in Corfu against the Turkish invasion of 1716

Allsaint
August 11

Euplus the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Cantania

This Martyr was from Catania in Sicily and contested during the reign of Diocletian. He presented himself of his own accord to Calvisianus the Governor, who put him to exceedingly harsh torments. As Euplus was on the rack, Calvisianus commanded him to worship Mars, Apollo, and Aesculapius; he answered he worshipped the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He was beheaded in the year 304.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Tone

O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished death, and granted unto the thief blessed paradise. The Myrrh-bearers ceased lamenting and turned to joy. The apostles did preach the Good News at Your command, that You had risen from the dead O Christ Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the world ever more.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Transfiguration in the Grave Tone

You were transfigured upon the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Your disciples Your glory as much as they could bear. Do also in us, sinners though we be, shine Your everlasting light, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Giver of light. 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 our 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

And another thing too we learn, the self-restraint of the disciples which they practised in necessary things, and how little they accounted of food.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 49 on Matthew 14, 4th Century

For being twelve, they had five loaves only and two fishes; so secondary to them were the things of the body: so did they cling to the things spiritual only. And not even that little did they hold fast, but gave up even it when asked.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 49 on Matthew 14, 4th Century

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Weekly Calendar

  • Weekly Calendar

    August 11 to August 25, 2019

    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

    Monday, August 19

    6:30PM Finance Committee Mtg

    Wednesday, August 21

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Sunday, August 25

    PASTORAL VISIT - MET. SAVAS

    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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