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Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2019-11-24
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
News and Announcements
Calendar

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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

Contact Information

Fr. Matthew Moore
Parish Priest

fm@holytrinitystb.org | 740-282-7770

Services Schedule

Sunday Worship

Matins - 9am
Divine Liturgy - 10am

Wednesday Nights

Confession - 5pm
Salutaions to the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) - 6pm

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, and those guarding it became like dead, and at Your grave Mary was standing, seeking Your most pure body. You plundered Hades, not being tempted by it; You encountered the virgin, granting life. O Lord, who rose from the dead, glory to You!

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode

Today is the prelude of God's good pleasure, and the proclamation of humanity's salvation. In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and in herself she announces Christ to all. Let us, then, with a great voice cry aloud to her: "Rejoice, you are the fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation."

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

The Savior's most pure and immaculate temple, the very precious bridal chamber and Virgin, who is the sacred treasure of the glory of God, on this day is introduced into the House of the Lord, and with herself she brings the grace in the divine Spirit. She is extolled by the Angels of God. A heavenly tabernacle is she.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

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 Ephesians 2:4-10.

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Gospel Reading

13th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:18-27

At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Love of money is the worship of idols, a daughter of unbelief, an excuse for infirmities, a foreboder of old age, a harbinger of drought, a herald of hunger.
St. John Climacus
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 16:2,7 and Step 17:1, 6th Century

He who has conquered this passion has cut out care; but he who is bound by it never attains to pure prayer.
St. John Climacus
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 16:2,7 and Step 17:1, 6th Century

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News and Announcements

Christmas Cookie Donations

Cookie donations are needed for the Christmas dinner.  If you are willing to donate cookies, please call the church office at 740-282-9835.  Donations are needed at the church by December 22.


AHEPA Hat and Glove Drive

New hats and gloves for needy children may be placed in the donation box in the social hall.


Poinsettia and Christmas Card Donation

If you would like to donate a poinsettia or include your name on Holy Trinity’s Community Christmas Card, please return the form(s) from The Net to the office by December 2, 2019.  Forms are also available on the candle stand.


Bible Study

Bible Study is over, but will begin again sometime in January.  Watch the bulletin for more information.


Correction for November's Net

Please bear with Fr. Matthew as the office uses a new calendar publisher for The Net. The following corrections need to be made:

  • There is no Orthros for St. Katherine on Monday, November 25. Divine Liturgy only at 10am.
  • There is no confession or Paraklesis on Wednesday, November 27
  • There is no Great Vespers on Saturday, November 30

Help Bake Koulourakia

Please come out on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to help bake koulourakia for the gyro sales.  Please note, this is a correction from last week’s bulletin. 

 


Chian Christmas Party/Meeting

Please add the Chian Christmas party/meeting to your December calendars.  The dateis Saturday, December 7, at 5:00PM at Sesame Grill on University Blvd., in Steubenville.  Please RSVP to Rikki Kamarados at 740-632-4311 or Pete Caleodis at 740-264-5681.  The deadline to RSVP is December 3.


Philoptochos Baklava Sale

The Philoptochos members are taking orders for baklava just in time for Christmas.  Please place your order by December 19, to Cindy at the church at 740-282-9835.  Orders may be picked up on Sunday, December 22 between 11:00AM -1:00PM.  The price is only $2.50 per piece. Baklava will also be sold at the December gyro sale.


AHEPA and Icarian Christmas Dinner

The AHEPA and Icarian Christmas Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  The dinner will be held at Scaffidi's Restaurant at 6:00PM.  RSVP by texting or calling Stacey Kotsanis at 740-632-2792 no later than December 15.  


Philoptochos Christmas Dinner Meeting and Gift Exchange

The Philoptochos members will have their next meeting on Thursday, December 5, at the Steubenville Country Club.  This is the Christmas Dinner and Gift Game.


Christmas Pageant

The Holy Trinity Christmas pageant will be held on Sunday, December 22, after liturgy.  If you would like to have a part in the pageant, please call/text Maria Matzorkis at 740-632-3752.  Practices are scheduled for December 8 and 15 after Liturgy.


Office Closed

The office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.  Happy Thanksgiving to all!  


Youth Christmas Decorating

All youth are invited to come to the church on Wednesday, November 27, at 3:00PM to decorate for Christmas.

Orthros Time Change

Beginning Sunday, December 1, Orthros will begin at 8:45AM.


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Calendar

  • Parish Calendar

    November 24 to December 8, 2019

    Sunday, November 24

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, November 25

    St. Katherine the Great

    10:00AM Cancelled - Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, November 27

    3:00PM Decorating Church

    Thursday, November 28

    Offices Closed

    Sunday, December 1

    1 Year Memorial Fr. Iakovos

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, December 3

    9:00AM Baking Koulourakia

    Wednesday, December 4

    St. Barbara

    8:30AM Pre-Communion Prayers

    9:00AM Liturgy

    9:00AM Liturgy

    5:00PM Confession

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Thursday, December 5

    St. Savas

    6:30PM Philoptochos Christmas Meeting

    Friday, December 6

    St. Nicholas

    8:30AM Pre-Communion Prayers

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Saturday, December 7

    5:00PM Chian Christmas Party

    Sunday, December 8

    Stewardship Sunday

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Pageant Practice

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