November 07
Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2021-11-07
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:
- 2021-11-14
- Publish Date:
- 2021-10-31
- Publish Date:
- 2021-10-24
- Publish Date:
- 2021-10-17
- Publish Date:
- 2021-10-10
- Publish Date:
- 2021-10-03
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode
Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion for 33 Martyrs of Militene in the Fourth Mode
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
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
November 07
Alexander the Martyr of Thessaloniki
November 07
33 Martyrs of Melitene
These holy Martyrs confessed during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian in the year 290. Of them, Saint Hieron was from Tyana in Cappadocia, a husbandman, of great bodily strength and high nobility of soul. As he was at work digging in his field, certain soldiers came to impress him into military service. He, however, not wishing to keep company with the impious, refused, and with his wooden tool alone drove away the armed soldiers, who fled in fear because of his strength. Later, however, he went of his own free will, and confessed Christ before the governor. His right hand was cut off, and he was imprisoned with thirty-two others, whom he strengthened in the Faith of Christ. Together they were all beheaded outside the city of Melitene in Armenia.
November 07
Lazarus the Wonderworker
Our righteous Father Lazarus was born in 967 in Magnesia of Asia Minor, and passed through various regions of the East, visiting monasteries. He was tonsured a monk, and then ordained priest, at the Monastery of Mar Sabbas in Palestine. In 1005 he returned to his homeland, and beginning in the year 1012, he built the monasteries that are on Mount Galesion. He raised up a pillar, on which he lived as a stylite for many years, enduring unspeakable hardships for the love of Christ, and reposed in the Lord in deep old age in the year 1053, during the reign of Constantine Monomachus (1042-1055).
November 07
Martyr Athenodorus
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19.
Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.
Gospel Reading
7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56
At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.
Wisdom of the Fathers
He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century
At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear death; for that it is not death, but is henceforth become a sleep.
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Pangari Schedule: George Booskos, Haitham Dib & Mary Kent.
Greeter Schedule: Richard & Linda Haviland.
A twenty-five year memorial will be held today for Konstantinos Charokopos, husband of Nikki Charokopos. May his memory be eternal.
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 Maria Fotiou and Angela Adamakos 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 in Cherry Hill today. All the best to our kids!
NOVEMBER CHURCH SERVICES
November 8, Monday, Divine Liturgy 9:00/10:00 am., Synaxis of the Archangel 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 At neighboring parishes
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
November 7: IOCC Banquet
November 8 & 9: St. Nektarios Services
November 14: General Assembly
December 12: 2021 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of NJ DVYC Ambassador Awards Banquet
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.
AXIOS
We congratulate Tom Papademetriou for having been selected to serve as an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He was installed this past weekend by Patriarch Bartholomew. We pray that God will inspire and guide him as he assumes his new responsibilities in the service of our church.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Philoptochos will continue to sell Shop Rite Gift Cards. Please see attached flyer with information on how to purchase.
Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, November 21st.
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!
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Parish council meeting on Tuesday, November 9th. Time to be announced.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on Tuesday, November 23rd, 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!