September 22
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-09-22
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Parish News and Events
Upcoming Events
Saints and Feasts
Wisdom of the Fathers
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (914) 235-6100
- Fax:
- (914) 235-0708
- Email:
- htgocnr@gmail.com
- Street Address:
- 10 Mill Road
- New Rochelle, NY 10804
- Mailing Address:
- 10 Mill Road
- New Rochelle, NY 10804
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Orthros begins at 9:00am; Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2019-09-15
- Publish Date:
- 2019-09-08
- Publish Date:
- 2019-09-01
- Publish Date:
- 2019-08-04
- Publish Date:
- 2019-07-28
- Publish Date:
- 2019-07-21
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 Hieromartyr Phocas in the Fourth Mode
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.
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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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 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.
Gospel Reading
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.
Parish News and Events
Orthros ~ 9:00am, Divine Liturgy and Sunday School ~10:00am
1st Sunday of Luke
FIRST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL
Trisagion for Nicholas Hatzis
40 Day Blessing for Brooks, daughter of Kassandra and Gregory Brescia
AGAPE in the Social Hall following the Liturgy
Wedding ~ Carter Hays & Ermione Anderson ~ 2:00pm
SIGN UP SUNDAY is Sunday, September 29th
Philoptochos- In response to the absolute devestation in the Bahamas resulting from Hurricane Dorian, our Philoptochos Chapter has donated $1000. Please consider making a donation via The Orthodox Christian Charities website at: https//iocc.org
Events for the Week
| Tuesday, September 24th |
1st Day of Greek School ~ Church/Classrooms ~ 5pm-6:30pm |
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Thursday, September 26th |
Soup Run ~ Kitchen ~ 6pm-9pm AHEPA ~ Social Hall ~ 7pm-10pm Book Group ~ Library ~ 7:30-9pm |
| Friday, September 27th |
Greek School ~ Classrooms ~ 5pm-6:30pm |
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Saturday, September 28th |
Baptism ~ Child of Dean & Andonia DelPriore ~ 11:00am Philoptochos Murder Mystery Event ~ Social Hall ~ 6pm |
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 September 26th, 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)
COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE: We're open for business. Each week our community collects food staples for the HOPE Food Pantry in New Rochelle. Your generous contributions are an enormous help to needy families who are often faced with the continued threat of homelessness and the difficult decision of paying rent or buying food. Such staples as rice, canned tuna, peanut butter, breaakfast cereal, canned vegetables and pasta are always in great need. For your convenience, the drop off bin is the white box located outside the church office. As always, thank you for your generous support.
KNITTING FOR CHARITY - We will resume again in the fall. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 30th. Please contact Anthoula DeKnatel with any questions anthoulad@verizon.net or 914-723-6285
PHILOPTOCHOS BOOK GROUP -The Philoptochos Book Group will meet Thursday, September 26th at 7:30 pm in the library to discuss: “An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and an Epic” by Daniel Mendelsohn.
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YOUNG AT HEART - The Young at Heart will have its first meeting of the fall on Wednesday, October 2nd. 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 a youth activity where modern / busy families can find time to connect together by conducting various activities, service projects, educational endeavors, and tons of fun and play. If you are interested in seeing your son or daughter ages 5 -17 build confidence skills and attain independence, join us in an upcoming meeting: We meet at Holy Trinity Church the first, third and fifth Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8 pm. The first meeting for the 2019-2020 cycle has been scheduled for Friday, September 27th.
For more information, please contact us ktkingsley@hotmail.com or michaeljamestravers@gmail.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
HDSW Taverna Night
Wednesday, September 25th
Philoptochos Event- Masquerade Murder Mystery Night
Saturday, September 28th
AHEPA Golf Outing
Tuesday, October 8th
Carnegie Hall Concert to benefit St. Nicholas Shrine
Thursday, October 10th
Saints and Feasts
September 22
Phocas the Martyr, Bishop of Sinope
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.
September 22
Phocas the Cyprian
Wisdom of the Fathers
For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work when they heard His command, they delayed not, they procrastinated not, they said not, "let us return home, and converse with our kinsfolk," but "they forsook all and followed."
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century
Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though something absolutely most needful should vehemently press on us.
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century