January 05
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2020-01-05
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:
- 2019-12-29
- Publish Date:
- 2019-12-22
- Publish Date:
- 2019-12-15
- Publish Date:
- 2019-12-08
- Publish Date:
- 2019-12-01
- Publish Date:
- 2019-11-24
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode
Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
Apolytikion for Eve of Epiphany in the Fourth Mode
River Jordan was turned back by Elisseus' mantle once, when the fiery man of zeal Elias had been taken up; then were its waters divided hither and thither. The running streams became dry passage unto him, truly as a sign and type of Baptism, whereby we pass to the other side of the shifting stream of this fleeting life. Christ hath appeared in the Jordan River, to sanctify the waters.
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 Fourth Mode
In the running waters of the Jordan River, on this day the Lord of all crieth to John: Be not afraid and hesitate not to baptize Me, for I am come to save Adam, the first-formed man.
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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 Second Letter to Timothy 4:5-8.
TIMOTHY, my son, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.
For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
Gospel Reading
Sunday before Epiphany
The Reading is from Mark 1:1-8
The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophets, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.' John was baptizing in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Parish News and Events
Orthros ~ 9:00am, Divine Liturgy and Sunday ~10:00am
Alter Boys ~ Group 3 (9th & 10th Graders)
Sunday before the Epiphany
Philoptochos will pass a tray and proceeds will benefit St. Basil's Academy
BLESSING OF THE WATER following the Liturgy
40 Day Blessing for Jordan, son of John & Elaina Papas
Agape in the Social Hall following the Liturgy
Events for the Week
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Monday, January 6th Tuesday, January 7th |
Monday School ~ Foyer ~ 7pm-8pm Greek School ~ Classrooms ~ 5pm-6:30pm |
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Wednesday, January 8th Thursday, January 9th |
Young at Heart ~ Social Hall ~ 11am-2pm Cooking for Hope ~ Kitchen ~ 6pm-9pm |
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Friday, January 10th
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Greek School ~ Classrooms ~ 5pm-6:30pm Girl Scouts ~ Social Hall ~ 6:30pm-8pm Hope & Joy ~ Classrooms ~ 6:30-8pm Adult Greek Classes ~ Library ~ 10am-11:30am |
Church Services for the Week
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Monday, January 6th
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HOLY EPIPHANY. Orthros, 9:30am. Divine Liturgy, 10:00am. Synaxis of St. John the Baptist. Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:30-11:00am |
Anyone wishing to have their homes Blessed for the New Year
may call the office at 914-235-6100
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 fall/winter 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 January 30th, 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: Each week our community collects food staples for the HOPE Food Pantry in New Rochelle. As the weather gets colder, your generous contributions are an enormous help to the needy families who are often faced with the continued threat of homelessness and the difficult decision of paying rent or buying food. Non-perishable items such as rice, tuna, pasta, cereal, peanut butter and canned vegetables are always in great need. For your convenience, the drop off bin is located outside the church office. As always, thank you for your generous support. It is greatly appreciated.
COOKING FOR HOPE - 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. We will be cooking for the HOPE Soup Kitchen of New Rochelle, in our Church kitchen, at 6:00pm: January 9th, February 13th, March 12th, April 9th, May 7th and June 11th. HOPE serves dinner to our neighbors in need, three evenings a week, 52 weeks a year. 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 ). We would love for you to join us Cook for HOPE.
KNITTING FOR CHARITY - We will resume our meetings in January 2020 . Please contact Anthoula DeKnatel with any questions anthoulad@verizon.net or 914-723-6285
PHILOPTOCHOS BOOK GROUP -The Philoptochos Book Group will meet Thursday, January 16th at 7:00 pm to discuss Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" and its sequel "The Testaments"..
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YOUNG AT HEART -The next meeting of the Young at Heart is Wednesday January 8th at 11:00. Call Marlene at 914-337-5208 with any questions.
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 – If you are interested in seeing your son or daughter ages 5 -17 build confidence skills and attain independence, join us in the New Year during one of our meetings; the first will be held on Friday, January 3rd 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. For more information, contact us at: 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
Cooking for Hope Calendar
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Philoptochos Guest Speaker
Sunday, January 19th
Mr & Mrs Bowling Night
Saturday, January 25th
Saints and Feasts
January 05
Sunday before Epiphany
January 05
Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Wisdom of the Fathers
For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is the palm ever given or the crown granted before the course is finished? ... Therefore no one can receive a reward, unless he has striven lawfully; nor is the victory a glorious one, unless the contest also has been toilsome.
Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century
It is the sole and peculiar property of the Substance that transcends all, to be able to bestow on men the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and make those that draw near unto It partakers of the divine nature.
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 10., 4th Century