October 03
Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2021-10-03
Bulletin Contents
Holy Trinity Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (609) 653-8092
- Fax:
- (609) 653-0375
- Street Address:
- 7004 Ridge Ave
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
- Mailing Address:
- 7004 Ridge Ave
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15 am.
Divine Liturgy 9:30 am.
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2021-09-26
- Publish Date:
- 2021-09-19
- Publish Date:
- 2021-09-12
- Publish Date:
- 2021-09-05
- Publish Date:
- 2021-08-29
- Publish Date:
- 2021-08-22
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode
Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion for Dionysios the Areopagite in the Fourth Mode
Since thou hadst been instructed in uprightness thoroughly and wast vigilant in all things, thou wast clothed with a good conscience as befitteth one holy. Thou didst draw from the Chosen Vessel ineffable mysteries; and having kept the Faith, thou didst finish a like course, O Hieromartyr Dionysios. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Saints and Feasts
October 03
John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesaria
October 03
Dionysios the Areopagite
This Saint was from Athens, a learned man, and a member of the famous judicial court of Mars Hill (in Greek Aeros Pagos, hence the name Areopagite (see Acts 17:19-34). When Saint Paul preached in Athens, he was one of the first there to believe in Christ, and, according to some, became the first bishop of that city. Others say -- and this may be more probable--that he was the second Bishop of Athens, after Saint Hierotheus, whom Dionysios calls his friend and teacher "after Paul" (On the Divine Names, 3:2). With Saint Hierotheus he was also present at the Dormition of the most holy Theotokos; the Doxasticon of the Aposticha for the service of the Dormition is partly taken from a passage in Chapter III of On the Divine Names. According to ancient tradition, he received a martyr's end (according to some, in Athens itself) about the year 96.
October 03
2nd Sunday of Luke
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 the Corinthians 4:6-15.
Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
Gospel Reading
2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36
The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."
Wisdom of the Fathers
He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.
Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century
What is it that I love when I love you? Not the beauty of a body or the comeliness of time. Nor the luster of the light pleasing to the eyes, nor the sweet melodies of all manner of songs, nor the fragrance of flowers, ointments and spices, not manna and honey, nor limbs welcome to the embrace of the flesh - I do not love these when I love my God. And yet there is a kind of light, a kind of voice, a kind of fragrance, a kind of foods, a kind of embrace, when I love my God, who is the light, voice, fragrance, food, embrace of the inner man, where there shines into the soul that which no place can contain, and there sounds forth that which time cannot end, where there is fragrance which no breeze disperses, taste which eating does not make less, and a clinging together which fulfillment does not terminate. It is this that I love when I love my God.
Confessions 10.6 in The Confessions of St. Augustine, p. 244, 5th century
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Pangari Schedule: George Booskos, Haitham Dib & Mary Kent.
A 15 year memorial will be held today for Athanasia Ladicos, mother of Annette Ladicos. May her memory be eternal.
GOYA Dance Group Meeting: Immediately following the Divine Liturgy today, we will have a GOYA Dance Group meeting, in the church. The meeting is for interested GOYAns and their parents.
Today's Coffee Hour will be hosted by Athena Coste in the Fellowship Hall. If you are hosting the coffee hour please make sure that all products are nut free. We have children with severe nut allergies. Thank you! Please call or email Faten Dib 609-226-2691 or fattouneh@hotmail.com today and offer to sign up for a Sunday to host the coffee hour!
GOYA BASKETBALL: Come support our kids today as they play GOYA basketball in our gym. 2:00 pm JV, 3:00 pm Girls and 4:00 pm Boys. Good Luck!
Dont' forget to register for Greek School and Sunday School! Registration forms are now available. (see attached flyers)
OCTOBER CHURCH SERVICES
October 6, Wednesday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., St. Thomas the Apostle
October 18, Monday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., St. Luke
October 20, Wednesday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., St. Gerasimos of Cephalonia
October 23, Saturday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., James the Apostle
October 25, Monday evening, Tuesday, Great Vespers 7:00 pm., St. Demetrios in Wildwood
October 26, Tuesday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., St. Demetrios in Wildwood
October 28, Thursday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., Feast of the Holy Protection
CHURCH REMINDERS
Mask wearing is now optional, but we are strongly encouraging those who are not vaccinated and those who have medical conditions to continue wearing masks.
We will not be social distancing as we were before. However, those with special medical situations should contact Ginny, Lisa, or Father George so that they can attend the services safely and with peace of mind.
We will no longer register online for church services.
We should also sanitize our hands upon entering the Church, and we are still not kissing icons or the priest's hand.
If anyone is feeling sick they should stay home in order to protect others.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 9: Ocean City Block Party
October 10: Sunday School Begins
October 15-17: Annual GOYA Welcome Back Weekend
November 6: Philoptochos Bid-N-Buy
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion is offered to those baptized Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves for the reception of the Sacrament by prayer and fasting. Blessed Bread is available for all our visitors at the very end of the Divine Liturgy. Our Sunday School students receive Holy Communion first and then we will approach from the center aisles, starting with the front pews, one pew at a time.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Philoptochos will continue to sell Shop Rite Gift Cards. Please see attached flyer with information on how to purchase.
Our annual Bid-N-Buy will be held on Saturday, November 6th. Please see attached flyer for details. This year we are asking for monetary donations. Let us do the shopping for you!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
The startup date for Sunday School will be delayed a bit. In the near future, information pertaining to the first day of Sunday School and other instructions for parents will be disseminated.
Thank you for your patience as we look forward to the beginning of Sunday School soon!
We look forward to seeing all the children in Sunday School again!
GOYA NEWS
GOYA Fundraiser: Please see attached flyer for our GOYA annual fundraiser. Also attached is the flyer for the 5th Annual GOYA Welcome Back Weekend.
GOYA meeting on Sunday, October 10th.
TLC BOARD MEETING
There is a TLC board meeting on Monday, October 4th at 5:30pm.
REBUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING
There is a Rebuilding Committee meeting on Monday, October 4th at 7:30pm.
OCEAN CITY BLOCK PARTY
The Ocean City Block Party takes place on Saturday October 9th at 9th Street and Asbury Ave. This is a fundraiser that benefits the Church. Help is needed as listed below. If you can lend a hand at all, or just one of the times below it would be appreciated.
-Friday October 8th help is needed in the morning to slice onions in the commercial kitchen, gather and organize items needed for the Block Party, and then from 4:30p.m. to 5:00p.m. to load the truck at the commercial kitchen. The most important part where help will be needed this day is loading the truck at 4:30p.m.
-Saturday October 9th:
Beginning around 7:15a.m. at 9th Street and Asbury Ave. in Ocean City to unload the truck and set up;
9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. help is needed to cut tomatoes, cut Gyro, make Gyro’s, take customer’s orders, run the register, etc.;
5:00p.m. to 5:45p.m. help is needed to load everything into the truck;
6:15p.m. to 7:30p.m. help is needed at the commercial kitchen to unload the truck, wash items and put away.
Please contact Brian Sacco at 609-412-2305 or briansacco1@gmail.com to let him know if you can help. Thank You.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on Tuesday, October 12th, via Zoom at 7:00 pm. A link will be sent prior to Bible Study
MEMORIALS
If you are planning a family memorial, please contact the church office far in advance of the date, so that we can properly register your family for church attendance.
PARKING
Due to safety regulations, please do not park cars along the curb in front of the church and the community center during church services and other events. Thank you!