Sunday Worship
Matins - 9am
Divine Liturgy - 10am
Wednesday Nights
Confession - 5pm
Salutaions to the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) - 6pm
Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. 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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 1:21-24; 2:1-4.
Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; he has put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
But I call God to witness against me - it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith. For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all. For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.
1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11
At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
This saint was known for the many miracles he worked and for his apostolic zeal in shepherding the flock of Sinope. He contested for the Faith during the reign of the Emperor Trajan, in the year 102, when he was burned to death in a bath-house. A homily in his honour was composed by Saint John Chrysostom. The translation of his holy relics is celebrated on July 23.
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Liturgy
1:00PM Make up Day 3
FR. MATTHEW @ METROPOLIS CLERGY LAITY
METROPOLIS CLERGY LAITY
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Liturgy
WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 22, 2019
1st Sunday of Luke
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
WELCOME!
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, 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 AHEPA with a mini chicken gyro sale.
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FAST SCHEDULE |
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
September 24
House Blessing makeup
September 26 –September 28
Fr. Matthew attending Clergy Laity Meeting – Camp Hill, PA
NEXT SUNDAY AT HOLY TRINITY
September 29 – 2nd Sunday of Luke
9:00 A.M. Orthros
10:00 A.M. Liturgy
11:00 A.M. Sunday School
Epistle Reader: John Josai
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOUSE BLESSINGS
House Blessings will conclude this week. If you have not had your house blessed and would like it to be done, contact the church office to make the arrangements. Make-up day will be this Tuesday, September 24.
AHEPA
AHEPA will be hosting a mini chicken gyro sale this afternoon following Liturgy. Donation will be $6.00; and the family maximum will be $20.00. Youth age 7 and under will be free.
GOYA KICKOFF MEETING
The GOYA will have their opening organizational meeting today, following Divine Liturgy. All children in grades 7 – 12 are included in GOYA. Thank you
METROPOLIS CLERGY-LAITY ASSEMBLY
The annual gathering of clergy and lay leaders from around the Metropolis will be hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camp Hill, PA. Thursday, September 26-28 at 9:00 A.M. To register, please call the Church office, and we can assist you with your registration.
PHOTOS FOR THE NET
If you have any photos of church activities, youth sporting events, etc. that you would like to be published in The Net please submit them by the 20th of each month to office@holytrinitystb.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARISH ASSEMBLY MEETING
Our Parish Assembly is Sunday, October 6, after Divine Liturgy. All members in good standing in our parish are invited to participate in this meeting.
HOLY SAINTS GOLF OUTING
Join us at Top Golf 400 Presto Sygan Road Bridgeville, PA 15017; on Sunday, October 13 from 2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Cost: $40.00 per youth (includes golf and food). Adults may order food separately. RSVP by October 4 to Maria Matzorkis by email maria.matzorkis@gmail.com or text 740-632-3752