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Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2022-03-27
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
PARISH NEWS
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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

Parish Administrator Lisa Mitoulis


lisa.mitoulis@gmail.com | 609-653-8092

Services Schedule

Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15 am.

                         Divine Liturgy 9:30 am.

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press


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Saints and Feasts

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March 27

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

Allsaint
March 27

Paul, Bishop of Corinth

Matrona
March 27

Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica

This martyr was the servant of a certain Jewish woman named Pantilla, the wife of the Governor of Thessalonica. When Matrona refused to follow her mistress into the synagogue Pantilla beat her so severly that she died in a few days, and thus received the crown of her confession.

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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 Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must suffer this," but how? "If any man will come after me."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century

"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.' For to good things do I call you, not to things evil, or burdensome; not to punishment and vengeance, that I should have to compel.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century

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PARISH NEWS

PARISH NEWS

Celebrating our 40th Anniversary

Pangari Schedule: George Booskos, Haitham Dib & Mary Kent

Cross Procession: Our Sunday school children will take part in a cross procession today.

Greek Independence Day Program: A short program will be held today to celebrate Greek Independence Day.

Constantelos Memorial and Luncheon: We are having a memorial service and luncheon for Fr. Demetrios (5 years) and Presv. Stella ( 12 years) today. We are all invited into the Fellowship Hall after church for a luncheon in their memory. This is one of the special events that has been planned for our 40th Anniversary Celebration.

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.

Paschal Card: Please see attached flyer for information on this year's community Paschal card.

MARCH CHURCH SERVICES

† See Attached

† Sunday evening Lenten Vesper Services continue this Sunday evening and will be held for all the Sunday evenings of Lent. We will have vespers services at 7:00 pm.    

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 continues 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.  

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 27: Constantelos Memorial Luncheon

April 3: Cash for Gold Event

April 9: GOYA Sights & Sounds, Broomall PA

April 10: Philoptochos Happy Hour of Togetherness

April 24: Resurrection of our Lord

May 1: Youth Festival of Faith

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. 

ST. ELPITHA PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIP

St. Elpitha Philoptochos of Holy Trinity is pleased to present the Father George Liacopulos Scholarship established to recognize academic achievement, encourage advanced education, and acknowledge church community participation at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Egg Harbor Township.

Eligibility: 1) The applicant must be an Orthodox Christian.

2) The applicant’s parent(s) must be stewards of the Parish of Holy Trinity.

3) The applicant attends/attended the Sunday School of the Parish of Holy Trinity.

4) The applicant will graduate high school 2020, 2021 or 2022

5) Applicant will be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2022, or is currently enrolled.

Please contact the church office for an application.

ARCHITECHT VISITY TO HOLY TRINITY

Our architect, Chris Kamages, will be visiting our parish Friday, March 25th thru Sunday, March 27th. He will be attending church services, attending meetings, and will be speaking to all of us on Sunday, March 27th, after church. We encourage everyone to interact with Chris during his visit.

TRINITY LEARNING CENTER

We are in great need of staff (18 years and older) for our summer camp program. Please contact the school at 609-653-9001.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MEETING

There is a capital campaign meeting on Monday, March 28th at 6:30 pm.

REBUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING

There is a Rebuilding committee meeting on Thursday, March 31st at 7:30 pm.

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.

The St. Elpida Philoptochos Sisters are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our Philoptochos Membership Drive Event to be held in the Fellowship Hall, Sunday, April 10 at 4.00pm.  Please see attached flyer. 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 29th, 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!

 

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