Sunday Worship
Matins - 9am
Divine Liturgy - 10am
Wednesday Nights
Confession - 5pm
Salutaions to the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) - 6pm
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.
Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
This Saint was of high birth among the Goths beyond the Danube River. He was taken by Athanaric, pagan ruler of the Goths, and after being tortured, was burned to death for his confession of Christ. According to some, this took place during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great; according to others, under the Emperor Gratian.
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.
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.