October 31
Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2021-10-31
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:
- 2021-10-24
- Publish Date:
- 2021-10-17
- Publish Date:
- 2021-10-10
- Publish Date:
- 2021-10-03
- Publish Date:
- 2021-09-26
- Publish Date:
- 2021-09-19
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode
When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.
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 31
Amplias, Apelles, Stachys, Urban, Aristobulus & Narcissus of the 70
Of these holy Apostles, Stachys became the first Bishop of Byzantium, consecrated by the Apostle Andrew. Having shepherded his people for sixteen years, he reposed in the Lord. As for the others, each one shone forth in the episcopal see appointed to him: Apelles, Bishop of Heraclea; Amplias, Bishop of Odyssopolis; Urban, Bishop of Macedonia; Narcissus, Bishop of Athens; and Aristobulus, Bishop of Britain.
October 31
The Holy Martyr Epimachus of Egypt
The Martyr Epimachus, who was from Egypt, had lived the ascetical life on Mount Pelusium. He came to Alexandria during the reign of Decius, and was arrested by Apellianus the Governor. He suffered martyrdom in the year 251.
October 31
Nicholas the New Martyr of Chios
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.
Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.
I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Gospel Reading
5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31
The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
Wisdom of the Fathers
By these words it is surely shown that in his [the rich man] daily feasting he had frequently sinned by his tongue, seeing that, while burning all over, he demanded to be cooled especially in his tongue. Again, that levity of conduct follows closely upon gluttony sacred authority testifies ... For the most part also edacity leads us even to lechery, because, when the belly is distended by repletion, the stings of lust are excited.
The Book of Pastoral Rule, Chapter XIX, 6th century
The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places the land of the good beyond his own reach; for he has dug against himself the yawning impassable abyss of a necessity that nothing can break through.
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Pangari Schedule: Charles Krome, Nick Kafkalas & Ria Pierelli.
Collection Tray:A parish council member will be standing by the side door, by the Saint Nektarios Chapel, with the collection tray.
Today's Coffee Hour will be hosted by Tula Christopoulos 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: Our boys and girls teams will be playing un Upper Darby today. All the best to our kids!
NOVEMBER CHURCH SERVICES
November 1, Monday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., Sts. Cosmas & Damianos
November 8, Monday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., St. St. Michael
November 8, Monday evening, Tuesday, Great Vespers 7:00 pm., St. Nektarios
November 9, Tuesday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., St. Nektarios
November 12, Friday evening, Tuesday, Great Vespers, St. John Chrysostom at the Metropolis
November 13, Saturday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., St. John Chrysostom at the Metropolis
November 15, Monday – Nativity Fast Begins
November 16, Tuesday, St. Matthew TBA
November 17, Wednesday evening, 7:00 pm., Christmas Vigil
November 24, Wednesday evening, Divine Liturgy, 5:00pm/ 6:00pm. Thanksgiving Eve
November 30, Tuesday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., St. Andrew
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 31: OXI Day Program
November 6: Philoptochos Bid-N-Buy
November 7: IOCC Banquet
November 8 & 9: St. Nektarios Services
November 14: General Assembly
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.
Tickets are on sale now! Please contact Roula Michaelidis! Only a few left!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
* All the children will be sitting in the first five pews on the choir side as per usual.
* Only teachers and parents of young children should be sitting in that section.
* After Holy Communion, all the children will gather in the Old Coffee Room and then will be escorted by their teachers to the Class Room Area.
* All children in the Sunday School area will be wearing masks during class, except during snack time.
* I ask that we all do our best to bring our children to Church and to class on Sundays so that they can enjoy the many blessings provided by our teachers and our beloved Sunday School Program.
We look forward to seeing all the children in Sunday School again!
TLC BOARD MEETING
TLC Board meeting on Monday, November 1st. Time to be announced.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on Tuesday, November 2nd, 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!