Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Mode

In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.

Apolytikion of the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fisherman all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them, drawing all the world into Your net. O Loving One, glory be to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

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Apolytikion of the Church ©

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

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 Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Parish News and Events

5th Sunday of Lent. St Mary of Egypt

Orthros ~ 9:00am, Divine Liturgy and Sunday School~ 10:00am
Altar Boys ~ Group 4 (11th & 12th Graders)

Philoptochos will pass a tray for the Sisterhood which provides for the physical needs of the children of the Saint Basil Academy and for the International Orthodox Christian Charities

Greek School presentation on Greek Independence Day

Memorials for Ethel Christakos Castle, Demitra Olga Gikas, Michael Pavlides,
Michael Samiou, Eleni Spyrou, Gisele Razzouk Zreick

Agape in the Social Hall following the Liturgy

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE ON 5TH AVE
Bus will leave from the church at 12:30pm

Events for the Week

Monday, April 15th	Monday School ~ Foyer ~ 7pm-8pm
Tuesday, April 16th	Greek School ~ Classrooms ~ 5pm-6:30pm Adult Greek School ~ Library ~ 6:45pm-8:15pm

Wednesday, April 17th

Thursday, April 18th

Parish Council Meeting ~ Foyer ~ 7pm-8pm

Soup Run ~ Kitchen ~ 6pm-9pm
AHEPA Meeting ~ Social Hall ~ 7pm-10pm
Book Group ~ Library ~ 7:30-9pm

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 spring clothing (sweatshirts, sweaters, pants, and new men's and women's underwear). We are also accepting tote bags and backpacks. Our next soup run is on April 18th, 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-During the Lenten season when God asks us to give a little more of ourselves please join us and cook for the HOPE Soup Kitchen of New Rochelle. HOPE serves dinner three evenings a week, 52 weeks a year, to our neighbors in need.We will be cooking for HOPE (in our Church kitchen) on the following Thursdays at 6:00pm: May 9^th and June 6^th. Please mark your calendars; we would love for you to join us. 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, May 1st. Please contact Anthoula DeKnatel with any questions anthoulad@verizon.net or 914-723-6285

PHILOPTOCHOS BOOK GROUP -The Philoptochos Book Group will meet Thursday, April 18th at 7:30 pm to discuss "The Lost Man" by Jane Harper.

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YOUNG AT HEART - The Young at Heart next Meeting is Wednesday, May 1st at 11:00 in our social hall. Trip to Catskill Resorts Casino is Saturday, May 18th. $30 per person—$40 free play. Bus leaves Holy Trinity 8:30am. 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 - What do Neal Armstrong, Steven Spielberg, Michael Bloomberg, and Sam Walton have in common? They were all Scouts who reached the ultimate rank in Scouting- Eagle. Scouting is about character building, citizenship and leadership. It is about having fun and caring about the environment. It is about appreciating Science and what it can do for us humans. It is about helping young boys and girls ages 5 -17 build confidence skills and attain independence. Come join us and learn more about the Scouts BSA program. We meet the first, third and fifth Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8 pm. For more information, please contact us at ktkingsley@hotmail.com or djkewick@aol.com.

GIRL SCOUTS - Interested in being part of 2.5 million strong—more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world? Join the Girl Scouts!! We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We have all levels (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors). For more information please contact Helen Dallaris (helen@dallaris.com) or Marina Kartanos (mkartanos76@hotmailcom).

Upcoming Events

Philoptochos Easter Candles

Holy Trinity Theater Group Taverna Night

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Holy Trinity 2019 Car Raffle

Saints and Feasts

April 14

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

April 15

6th Monday of Lent

April 16

6th Tuesday of Lent

Wisdom of the Fathers

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

For with this object He reveals their deficiencies, that after these things thou mightest know what manner of men they became by grace. ... No one shall sit on His right hand nor on His left.