March 06
Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2022-03-06
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:
- 2022-02-27
- Publish Date:
- 2022-02-20
- Publish Date:
- 2022-02-13
- Publish Date:
- 2022-02-06
- Publish Date:
- 2022-01-30
- Publish Date:
- 2022-01-23
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.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Second Mode
O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen."
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press
Saints and Feasts
March 06
Forgiveness Sunday
The Holy Fathers have appointed the commemoration of Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight here, on the eve of the holy Forty-day Fast, demonstrating to us not by simple words, but by actual deeds, how beneficial fasting is for man, and how harmful and destructive are insatiety and the transgressing of the divine commandments. For the first commandment that God gave to man was that of fasting, which the first-fashioned received but did not keep; and not only did they not become gods, as they had imagined, but they lost even that blessed life which they had, and they fell into corruption and death, and transmitted these and innumerable other evils to all of mankind. The God-bearing Fathers set these things before us today, that by bringing to mind what we have fallen from, and what we have suffered because of the insatiety and disobedience of the first-fashioned, we might be diligent to return again to that ancient bliss and glory by means of fasting and obedience to all the divine commands. Taking occasion from today's Gospel (Matt. 6:14-21) to begin the Fast unencumbered by enmity, we also ask forgiveness this day, first from God, then from one another and all creation.
March 06
42 Martyrs of Amorion in Phrygia
These Martyrs, men of high rank in the Roman (Byzantine) army, were taken captive when the city of Amorion in Phrygia fell to the Moslem Arabs in 838, during the reign of Theophilus the Iconoclast. Among them were Aetius and Melissenus, the generals; Theodore, the chief of the imperial ceremonial bodyguard; Craterus, the eunuch; Callistus, Constantine, Bassoes, and Theophilius, who were military officials; and certain others who held important positions. Because of their experience in war and their virtue, the Moslems did not slay them, but tried by all means to convert them to Islam and have them to fight in their own campaigns. They kept the holy Martyrs shut up in a dark dungeon in the city of Samarra in Syria, threatening and abusing them, making promises of glorious rank and magnificent riches, keeping them in hunger, oppression, and darkness, not for a few weeks, or a few months, but for seven full years. Finally, unable to break the courage and faith of their captives, they beheaded them in the year 845.
March 06
Finding the Precious Cross by St. Helen
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4.
Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.
Gospel Reading
Forgiveness Sunday
The Reading is from Matthew 6:14-21
The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
Wisdom of the Fathers
Here it were well to sigh aloud, and to wail bitterly: for not only do we imitate the hypocrites, but we have even surpassed them.
Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century
For I know, yea I know many, not merely fasting and making a display of it, but neglecting to fast, and yet wearing the masks of them that fast, and cloaking themselves with an excuse worse than their sin.
Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary
Pangari Schedule: Maria Lianidis, Antony Panetta & Kimberly Malaspina.
Greeter Schedule: George Booskos.
The Fellowship Hall and Gym are not available today because of rentals.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams on a wonderful season! Our girls took home 2nd place and our boys took home 3rd place last weekend in Upper Darby. Today our boys and girls will participate in the all-star and awards banquet at St. Demetrios Upper Darby. Congratulations again!
GOYA is collecting athletic sneakers. There are 3 bins: one at TLC, one at the entrance in between the coffee room and the church and one in the narthex. See attached flyer for more information.
2022 Calendar and Stewardship Packets have now been mailed to our homes. Please return stewardship packets as soon as possible.
MARCH CHURCH SERVICES
† See Attached
CHURCH REMINDERS
Wearing masks is now optional in the church and throughout the community center.
Those who are feeling sick should stay at home.
We will continue to live-stream our church services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & GREEK SCHOOL NEWS
In-person Sunday School returns this week! The Sunday School children will be dismissed from liturgy after Communion and teachers will accompany the children to their classrooms. We look forward to seeing the children in class again! The high school students will meet with Mr. Clete in Father's reception room.
Greek school returns to in-person on Monday, March 7th.
Please contact Sarai Taraborrelli for Sunday School(sarai1southrey@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Or George Plamantouras for Greek School (geepee16@hotmail.com)
UPCOMING EVENTS (see attached flyers)
March 6: General Assembly
March 7: Clean Monday, Lent Begins
March 11-13: Winterfeast Drive Thru
March 18-19: Philoptochos Yard Sale
March 18: Flag Raising Ceremony - Philadelphia
March 19: Eleftheria Banquet
March 20: Greek Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia
March 27: Constantelos Memorial Luncheon
April 3: Cash for Gold Event
April 10: Philoptochos Happy Hour of Togetherness
April 24: Resurrection of our Lord
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.
DRIVE-THRU FESTIVAL
Our Drive Thru Festival is fast approaching. March 11-13. To volunteer please email or text Maria Lianidis with the days and times you can help.
Desfo1@gmail.com or 609-335-7942
CHURCH REBUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING
The Church Rebuilding Committee will meet with the architect on Thursday, March 10th. Time TBA.
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
We have reserved a bus to take us to the parade in Philadelphia on Sunday, March 20th. (Adults $10 and Children $5) Please contact our Greek School teacher, George Plamantouras to reserve your spot.
MELINA GALIAS ORGAN DONOR REQUEST
Dear Holy Trinity Parishioners,
I am writing this letter on behalf of our beloved, Melina Galias, who is in need of a kidney transplant.
As many of you know, Melina graduated from high school last spring, was accepted into Drexel University, and had to defer her matriculation because she has been on dialysis since June 2021.
We are making a general appeal to all concerned people who would be willing to register with the VirtuaHealth Kidney Donor Program on behalf of Melina. A kidney donor needs to be older than 18 years of age and in good overall physical and mental health. Living donors are preferred, along with O and B blood types that can be positive or negative.
For more information pertaining to the registration process, please log onto virtua.org/KidneyDonation or call Jennie Roggio at 856-796-9376.
Over the years, Melina has been an active and enthusiastic member of our parish youth ministries, but now has had to forego many of her usual activities due to her health condition. While we are thankful for the dialysis treatments that she has been receiving, her doctors have indicated that a kidney transplant is what she really needs in order to enjoy a good quality of life. Please forward this message to all of your friends and relatives and encourage them to do the same.
On behalf of Melina and her family, I thank you for considering prayerfully this most important request.
In Christ,
Father George
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Philoptochos will continue to sell Shop Rite Gift Cards. Please see attached flyer with information on how to purchase. Philoptochos is holding their annual Membership Drive and invite everyone to become a member of this wonderful Philanthropia.
The Registration form is in the attachment. You may mail it in or bring it to church. Our Membership Committee Philoptochos sisters are available for any questions or information: Athena Sacco, Dorrie Papademetriou, Sophia Delmas, and Ginny Kramvis. We look forward to welcoming everyone.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on Tuesday, March 15th, 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!