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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-01-06
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Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Parish News and Events
Upcoming Events
Saints and Feasts
Wisdom of the Fathers
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (914) 235-6100
  • Fax:
  • (914) 235-0708
  • Street Address:

  • 10 Mill Road

  • New Rochelle, NY 10804
  • Mailing Address:

  • 10 Mill Road

  • New Rochelle, NY 10804

Contact Information

Protopresbyter V. Rev. Nicholas G. Anctil

FrAnctil@aol.com | 914-235-6100

Services Schedule

Orthros begins at 9:00am; Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Holy Epiphany in the First Mode

When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, glory be to Thee.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light."

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Apolytikion for Holy Epiphany in the First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone © Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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    Gospel and Epistle Readings

    Epistle Reading

    Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 117.26,1.
    Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
    Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever.

    The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7.

    TITUS, my son, the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world, awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of the great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

    But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit, which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.

    Gospel Reading

    The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
    The Reading is from Matthew 3:13-17

    At that time, Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

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    Parish News and Events

    Parish News and Events

    01/06/2019

    HOLY EPIPHANY

    Orthros ~ 9:00am, Divine Liturgy and Sunday School ~ 10:00am
    Alter Boys     ~ Group 3 (9th & 10th Graders)

    Philoptochos will pass a tray to benefit St Basil's Academy

    Agape in the Social Hall following the Liturgy 

    Parish Vasilopita Cutting for all Organizations
    and Oath of Office for Parish Coumcil 
    Sunday, January 13th following the Liturgy

       

     
    Church Service for the Week 

    Monday, January 7th

    Saturday, January 12th

    St John the Baptist. Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:30-11:00am 

    Baptism ~ Child of Anastasios & Christine Valaouras ~ 1:00pm



    Events for the Week 

    Tuesday, January 8th

    		 Greek School ~ Classroooms ~ 5pm-6:30pm
    Adult Greek School ~ Library ~ 6:45pm-8:15pm

    Thursday, January 10th

    Friday, January 11th

    Cooking for Hope ~ Kitchen ~6pm-9pm

    Greek School ~ Classrooms ~ 5pm-6:30pm

     



    Ministries of the Parish      

    Philoptochos Ministries 

    MANHATTAN HOMELESS OUTREACH – We serve homemade food, provide clothing, shoes and toiletries, along with conversation and compassion, to 125 homeless on the sidewalk of 33rd Street in Manhattan once a month during our “soup run”. At this time, we can only accept winter clothing (sweatshirts, sweaters, pants, coats and new men's and women's underwear). We are also accepting tote bags and backpacks. Our next soup run is on January 31st, and we meet in the Church kitchen at 6:30 p.m. Contact Despina Kartson (dkartson@gmail.com; 914-779-5543/917-603-7854) or Maria Scaros (mscamer@hotmail.com; 203-531-5500/ 203-399-7292)

    COOKING FOR HOPE- As we enter the New Year and celebrate our many Blessings please keep in mind those who are less fortunate than ourselves and join us to cook for the HOPE Soup Kitchen of New Rochelle. HOPE serves dinner to our neighbors in need, three evenings a week, 52 weeks a year. We will be cooking for HOPE in our Church kitchen, at 6:00pm: January 10th, February 7th, March 7th, April 4th, May 9th and June 6th. If you would like to join us or have any questions please contact Stephanie Madouros (s.madouros@wssworldseas.com) or Linda Kondos (lovelyylinda@aol.com ).
     
    KNITTING FOR CHARITY - Our next meeting will be on Wednesday January 30th. Please contact Anthoula DeKnatel with any questions anthoulad@verizon.net or 914-723-6285

    PHILOPTOCHOS BOOK GROUP - The Philoptochos Book Group’s next meeting is Thursday, January 17th at 7:30 pm to discuss Pride and Prejudice, the 1813 romantic novel by Jane Austin.  

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    YOUNG AT HEART - The Young at Heart next Meeting is Wednesday, February 6th at 11:00 in our social hall.If you have any questions please call Marlene at 914-337-5208. 

    HOLY TRINITY DANCE TROUPE -Dancing enthusiasts, we gather together our kindred spirits and sharing the joy of dance!!! If you have any questions please contact Eirini Metaxas at 914.656.1242 or htdancers@icloud.com  

    HOLY TRINITY SCOUTING - Interested in learning how to pitch a tent, hike in a forest or roast marshmallows over an open camp fire? Come learn more about the fascinating world of Scouting. All youth are welcome. As always, we are recruiting boys and girls ages 5-11 (Cubs) and 11-18 (Scouts). For more information please contact Kristine Kingsley-Mulder (ktkingsley@hotmail.com), Dave Kerwick (djkerwick@aol.com), or Helen Dallaris (helen@dallaris.com)

     

     

     

     


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    Saints and Feasts

    06_epiphany
    January 06

    The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

    About the beginning of our Lord's thirtieth year, John the Forerunner, who was some six months older than Our Saviour according to the flesh, and had lived in the wilderness since his childhood, received a command from God and came into the parts of the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins. Then our Saviour also came from Galilee to the Jordan, and sought and received baptism though He was the Master and John was but a servant. Whereupon, there came to pass those marvellous deeds, great and beyond nature: the Heavens were opened, the Spirit descended in the form of a dove upon Him that was being baptized and the voice was heard from the Heavens hearing witness that this was the beloved Son of God, now baptized as a man (Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:1-22). From these events the Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ and the great mystery of the Trinity were demonstrated. It is also from this that the present feast is called "Theophany," that is, the divine manifestation, God's appearance among men. On this venerable day the sacred mystery of Christian baptism was inaugurated; henceforth also began the saving preaching of the Kingdom of the Heavens.

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    January 06

    Theophan the Recluse

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    January 07

    Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    Why were the heavens opened? To inform you that at your baptism also this is done, God calling thee to your country on high.
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 12 on Matthew 3, 4th Century

    Christ is illumined, let us shine forth with Him. Christ is baptized, let us descend with Him that we may also ascend with Him.
    St. Gregory the Theologian
    Oration on the Holy Lights, Epiphany 381, 10-16., 4th Century

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