Sunday Worship
Matins - 9am
Divine Liturgy - 10am
Wednesday Nights
Confession - 5pm
Salutaions to the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) - 6pm
Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.
1st Day of S.S.
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Liturgy
1:00PM House Blessing Day3
10:00AM Gyro Sale
5:00PM Confession
6:00PM Paraklesis
1:00PM House Blessing Day4
1:00PM Make-Up Day 1
Elevation of Holy Cross
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Liturgy
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Liturgy
12:00PM Festival Meeting
1:00PM House Blessing Day5
5:00PM Confession
6:00PM Paraklesis
1:00PM House Blessing Day6
1:00PM Make up Day 2
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Liturgy
WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 8, 2019
Sunday before Holy Cross - Nativity of Theotokos
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
WECOME!
We welcome you to worship with us. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian or this is your first visit to an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us. Although Holy Communion and other Sacraments are offered only to baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians, all are invited to receive the antidoron (blessed bread) from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The antidoron is not sacramental, but is reminiscent of the agape feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church. Please stop by the Guest Book Table for more information and to let us know you are visiting. After the Divine Liturgy this morning, please join us in the social hall for fellowship and refreshments.
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Hunter Adkins, Flora Alexander, James Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Alex & Marie Kamarados, Nick Kirlangitis, Joyce Locascio, Mary McElhaney, Anna Moten, 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 sponsored by the parish council.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School will resume TODAY, September 8, at 11 A.M. If you have not filled out a registration form, please do so today. Forms are available on the pangari. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
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SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday, September 9
1:00 P.M. House Blessings Day 3
Tuesday, September 10
10:00 A.M. Gyro Sale
7:00 P.M. Parish Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 11
5:00 P.M. Confession
6:00 P.M. Paraklesis
Thursday, September 12
1:00 P.M. House Blessings Day 4
Friday, September 13
1:00 P.M. H/B Make-Up Day 1
Saturday, September 14
Elevation of Holy Cross
9:00 A.M. Orthros
10:00 A.M. Liturgy
NEXT SUNDAY AT HOLY TRINITY
September 15 – Sunday after Holy Cross
9:00 A.M. Orthros
10:00 A.M. Liturgy
11:00 A.M. Sunday School
Epistle Reader: Stella Parikakis
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WINTER SCHEDULE
Starting today our winter hours begin with Orthros at 9:00 A.M. and Liturgy at 10:00 A.M.
HOUSE BLESSING
Father Matthew will continue with the blessing of homes this week. He still plans to visit all the homes between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. If you need to reschedule your house blessing, please contact the office and Patricie will make the necessary adjustments.
HOUSE BLESSINGS VOLUNTEER
Any male/or married couple desiring to volunteer to go with Father Matthew for one day of the house blessings or for a make-up day, they should contact the church office and add their name to the sign-up sheet.
BUSINESSES BLESSING
For those of you who would like to have your business blessed, please contact the office and Patricie will schedule an appointment for you. We will either schedule you on a unique day, or add you to an available time slot on the day when Fr. Matthew is in your area.
PHOTOS FOR THE NET
We are in need of photos of activities for The Net. If you have any that can be used for this, please submit them to office@holytrinitystb.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HOLY-SAINTS POOL PARTY
The Weirton Holy Saints GOYA will have their pool party today, September 8, 2:00 P.M. at the Kamarados home; 129 Shannon Blvd. Follansbee, WV.
GYRO SALE
The Philoptochos Society will be having a gyro sale on Tuesday, September 10. The sale is from 10:00 A. M. to 1:00 P.M. Gyros are $7 each. and chicken gyros are, $8 (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.
FESTIVAL MEETING
All parishioners are asked and encouraged to attend the festival meeting Sunday, September 15, following Liturgy. A light lunch will be served.
AHEPA
AHEPA will be hosting a mini chicken gyro sale September 22 following Liturgy. Donation will be $6.00; and the family maximum will be $20.00. Youth age 7 and under will be free.