January 23
Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2022-01-23
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:
- 2022-01-16
- Publish Date:
- 2022-01-09
- Publish Date:
- 2022-01-02
- Publish Date:
- 2021-12-25
- Publish Date:
- 2021-12-19
- Publish Date:
- 2021-12-12
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 Hieromartyr Clement in the Fourth Mode
Thou didst blossom forth for the faithful, O most sacred Clement, as a branch of holiness, a staff of contest, a most sacred flower, and a sweet God-given fruit. But as a fellow-sufferer of martyrs and a fellow-prelate of hierarchs, intercede with Christ our 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 First Mode
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press
Saints and Feasts
January 23
14th Sunday of Luke
January 23
Hieromartyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra
Saint Clement, who was from Ancyra in Galatia, was the son of an unbelieving father, but a believing mother whose name was Sophia. At first he lived as a monk, later he became the bishop of his city. He suffered so many things in confession of the Faith in Christ, that the time of his sufferings and struggles stretched out over a period of twenty-eight years. Finally he and Saint Agathangelus (who was from Rome) were beheaded together during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian, in the year 296.
January 23
Agathangelus the Martyr
Saint Agathangelus (who was from Rome) along with Saint Clement, Bishop of Ancyra, were beheaded together during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian, in the year 296.
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 First Letter to Timothy 1:15-17.
Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners; but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory to the ages of ages. Amen.
Gospel Reading
14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43
At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
Wisdom of the Fathers
We may learn from this that when we ask with faith, God does not give something other than what we ask for, but the very same thing. However, when we ask for one thing and receive something else, it is clear that either we did not make a good request or we did not ask with faith.
The Explanation of the Gospel of St. Luke, 11th Century
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary
Pangari Schedule: Ria Pierelli, Nick Yiannos & Donna Efstatos.
A one year memorial will be held for Betty Janel, Godmother of Emily Gaitanos,
Irena Coka-Morin, Carla Hill, Marie McHugh, Joseph Yulick, Peter Zachariades, Anthony Saridakis. May her memory be eternal.
A ten year memorial will be held for Margarita Doulis, wife of John Doulis. May her memory be eternal.
A twenty-two year memorial will be held for Konstantinos Nicolados, father of Nikki & Evangelia. May his memory be eternal.
Collection Tray: A parish council member will be standing in the narthex with the collection tray.
2022 Calendar and Stewardship Packets have now been mailed to our homes. Please return stewardship packets as soon as possible.
2022 Parish Directory: Please fill out the attached 2022 Parish Directory form with your updated contact information and send to the church office as soon as possible.
JANUARY CHURCH SERVICES
† January 25, Tuesday, Divine Liturgy 9:00 / 10:00 am., Gregory the Theologian
CHURCH REMINDERS - NEW PANDEMIC GUIDELINES
In light of the dramatic COVID surge that we are experiencing and because many of our parishioners are testing positive, we are implementing the following guidelines beginning January 1:
- Masks must be worn in church for all church services
- Social distancing will be practiced during services
- Those who are feeling sick and those who have pre-existing conditions or who live with people who have pre-existing medical conditions should stay home
- We will not have coffee hours or luncheons in the fellowship hall until further notice
- Sunday School and Greek School classes will be conducted virtually for the time being. Our school directors will be sending specific guidelines in the near future
Please continue to pray for our many parishioners, staff and students at TLC who have tested positive and who are experiencing various symptoms at this time and are confined in their homes. May our Lord bless us with perseverance, wisdom, and strength as we struggle through this surge. Please remember to support those who may not have family and close friends nearby.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 13: Triodion Begins
March 7: Clean Monday, Lent Begins
March 11-13: Winterfeast
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.
There will be a Philoptochos Zoom meeting on Monday, January 24th at 7:00 pm.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & GREEK SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday School and Greek School classes will be conducted virtually for the time being. Our school directors will be sending specific guidelines in the near future
Please contact Sarai Taraborrelli for Sunday School(sarai1southrey@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Or George Plamantouras for Greek School (geepee16@hotmail.com)
DVYC YOUTH EVENTS
The youth events of our Youth Commission, including basketball, have been postponed at this time.
THE THREE HIERARCHS REGIONAL EVENT
The metropolis has notified us that due to the pandemic, the event has been canceled. In its place will be an essay contest for our youth. More information to follow.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on Tuesday, February 1st, 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.
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!