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Publish Date: 2023-11-05
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General Information

  • Phone:
  • (207) 783-6795
  • Fax:
  • (207) 783-6795
  • Street Address:

  • 155 Hogan Rd.

  • Lewiston, ME 04240-2400


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Services Schedule

Sunday Services

Orthros 9:00 AM

Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

Weekday Services

       please check Parish Calendar for scheduled Holy Day Services

 

 

 


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November 5, 2023
Fr. Anastasios will be celebrating Orthos at 9:00 AM  and Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM f
KB' Κυριακή - E' Κυριακή Λουκά
22nd Sunday - 5th Sunday of Luke

Άγιοι Γαλακτίων και Επιστήμη
Sts. Galaktion & Episteme

Commemorated today:

Announcements for Week of November 5:
*  It’s time for our annual Pastry Sale! Proceeds will be shared with organizations assisting the families affected by the mass shooting that has saddened our community.  Order online at lagreekpastry.org. Thank you for your support.
* Parish Council Elections - there a 4 positions for this year's election.  It is a 3 year term, beginning January 2024 through December 2026.  Anyone interested in becoming a Parish Council member must be a member in good standing (Orthodox with no impediments & financially part of our Stewardship Program).  If interested, please see a member of the Nominating Committee (Linda Simones, Margaret Bussa, or Georgia Chomas).

Services & Events this Week:

Wednesday, November 8:  Synaxis of Michael, Gabriel, and all Heavenly Hosts, 9am Orthos, 10am Divine Liturgy
Saturday, November 11: 
Paideia Hellenic Society of Maine - OXI Day Dinner Dance For tickets and more information, contact John Rozos

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  • Monday, November 6:  Paul I Patriarch Constantinople; Righteous Luke
  • Tuesday, November 7:  33 Martyrs of Melitene; Lazaros of Galesio
  • Wednesday, November 8:  Synaxis of Archangels Michael, Gabriel & all Heavenly Hosts
  • Thursday, November 9:  St. Nektarios of Pentapolis
  • Friday, November 10:  Apostles Olympas, Sosipatros, Rodion, Erastos of the 70
  • Saturday, November 11:  St. Menas of Egypt, Victor of Italy, Vincent of Spain

Upcoming Events & Services:

Wednesday, November 8:  Synaxis of Archangels Michael & Gabriel and all Heavenly Hosts  9am Orthos, 10am Divine Liturgy
Saturday, November 11: 
Paideia Hellenic Society of Maine - OXI Day Dinner Dance For tickets and more information, contact John Rozos of Jaye Goulet
Wednesday, November 15:  Nativity Fast Begins
Sunday, November 19:  Fall Parish General Assembly - Pot Luck Brunch - everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite Lentien items to share

Please remember to fill out your Stewardship card, if you have not done so already.  Our church continues to have expenses and your continued contribution is needed and greatly appreciated.

 

Stewardship & Donations can now be made online.  The link for secure payments is on our web page Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church  or by clicking here support Holy Trinity

 

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Other News

Ladies' Society News

10/29/2023

It’s time for our annual Pastry Sale! Proceeds will be shared with organizations assisting the families affected by the mass shooting that has saddened our community.  Order online at lagreekpastry.org. Thank you for your support.
Order Deadline:  Monday, November 13
Pick-up Saturday, November 19 between 9:30am and 2:30pm
 

Christine Sirois, President

Dina Medouris, Vice President

Linda Simones, Secretary

Christine Rattey, Treasurer


News from Our Maine Community

11/05/2023

Paideia Hellenic Society of Maine - OXI Day Dinner Dance
Rescheduled to Saturday, November 11


The Hellenic Society Paideia of Maine is holding an OXI DAY Dinner-Dance Celebration on Saturday, October 28 Novebmer 11, 2023. The location is the Elks Club at 1945 Congress Street, Portland. Cocktail Hour begins at 6pm followed by a buffet dinner and music provided by DJ Angelo Sotiropoulos.

Hellenic Society Paideia of Maine is a non-profit organization which promotes Greek culture here in the Pine Tree State. We offer 4 tuition scholarships to the Metropolis Boston Camp in Contoocook NH, as well as 4 scholarships to high school seniors heading to college. Additionally, we donate to the Greek Festivals or fundraisers held by the four Greek Orthodox Churches in Maine.

 

Please join us on November 11 for a night of Greek music, dancing and wonderful parea!

The cost for adults is $ 50; Students $ 10. We encourage you to bring your children, grandchildren, nieces & nephews so they can learn traditional Greek songs and dances.

For tickets and more information, contact John Rozos of Jaye Goulet

 

Hellenic Society of Maine presents
Greek Mythology in the Night Sky
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 1 p.m.

 This extremely popular program will once again be presented in the Southworth Planetarium in the USM Science Building, Falmouth Street, on the USM Portland campus. Explore the rich realm of night sky mythology under the stars with planetarium director Edward Herrick-Gleason. Within one hour you will discover the legends and lore of the stars and planets. Perseus slays the Gorgon Medusa. Pegasus arises from her blood. Bellerophon tames Pegasus and slays the Chimera. Cassiopeia's brag becomes Andromeda's despair. Gods and monsters; forlorn lovers and ancient warriors: see them all amongst the stars. Limited Seating (62 Seats). For Reservations call the Planetarium at: 207-780-4249. Leave your name, phone, plus number of seats requested.

Admission: Adults $6.50  Children under 12: $5       


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10/15/2023

Financial Update

10/15/2023


2023/2024 Coffee Hour Sponsors

Holy Trinity Fellowship Sign-up Sheet
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Date

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Event

Notes

November 5

 

 

 

November 12

 

 

 

November 19

 Everyone

Fall Parish GeneralAssembly

Pot Luck Brunch (Nativity Fast has begun

November 26

 

 

 

December 3

 

 

 

December 10

 

 

 

December 17

 

 

 

December 24

 

 

 

December 31

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

January 7

 

 

 

January 14

 

 

 

January 21

 

 

 

January 28

 

 

 

February 4

 

 

 

February 11

 

 

 

February 18

 

 

 

February 25

 

 

 

 


Sunday School

10/01/2023

Sunday School has begun!

This year, we are going to have two groups.

5th graders (11 y.o.) and younger will begin their lesson directly after Holy Communion.

Grades 6 (12 y.o.) and up will meet upstairs in the sanctuary from 11:45 (or about 20 minutes after coffee hour starts) until 12 or so.

This year we will be learning all about Divine Liturgy. Can't wait to see you on Sunday!

For more information, contact Presvytera Georgia


2022 Parish Council

John Carson, President
jcarsonmd@gmail.com
(714) 658-5867

Jaye Goulet, Vice President
eros1989@yahoo.com
(207)956-8650

Peter Vayanos Secretary

Peter Robinson, Treasurers

David Legloahic, Asst. Treasurer

Ann Robinson

John Kroeger

Steve Mihalakis

Dina Medouris

 Melissa Landry

John Kesaris

 

 


Committees

Building & Addition:Mike Pelletier, Steven Mihalakis, John Stass,
Cemetery:
Michael Pelletier
Festival: Melissa Landry

Finance & Endowment:
Dorothy Moskovis, Mike Pelletier.
Hellenic Heritage:
Georgia Chomas
Interior:
John Rozos
Maintenance:
Jim Simones, Harry Simones, David LeGloahec
Parish Historical Society:
John Kesaris
Spiritual Enrichment:
Ann Robinson
Stewardship: Melissa Landry, Ann Robinson
, Margaret Bussa
Librarian:

Ladies Society:
Christine Sirois
Choir Directors:
John Rozos, Chris Gianopoulos
Sunday School Director:  Presvytera Georgia

Readers:
George Simones, David LeGloahec, John Rozos,
Jaye Goulet,
Peter Vayanos
Acolyte Guide
: George Simones
Book Store Manger:
George Simones
Visitation Committee:
Margery Mars (933-4949) & Christine Sirois
(784-7107) Other Members:
Ann Pelletier, Dotty Moskovis, George
Simones, and John Rozos


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Important Information

    2023 Stewardship Commitment Form

    2023 Stewardship Commitment Form

    Dear Stewards, Please be sure to complete and return your 2023 Stewardship Form. The Stewardship Committee, Melissa Landry, Ann Robinson, & Margaret Bussa


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Holy Trinity Calendar

  • Holy Trinity Calendar

    November 5 to November 19, 2023

    Sunday, November 5

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Sunday School Young Children

    11:45AM Sunday School Older Children

    Wednesday, November 8

    Holy Archangels

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Thursday, November 9

    St. Nektarios of Aegina, the wonderworker

    Sunday, November 12

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Sunday School Young Children

    11:45AM Sunday School Older Children

    Monday, November 13

    St. John Chysostom

    Tuesday, November 14

    St. Philip the Apostle

    Thursday, November 16

    Matthew the Apostle & Evangelisit

    Sunday, November 19

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Sunday School Young Children

    11:45AM Sunday School Older Children

    12:00PM Fall General Assembly

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode

Let us the faithful give praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation; for of His own goodwill he consented to ascend the cross in the flesh and endured death and raised the dead by His glorious resurrection.
Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ.

Apolytikion for the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἀναδείξας, καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν τὴν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας, φιλάνθρωπε, δόξα σοι.

Evlogitós i, Hristé o Theós imón, o pansófous tous alís anadíxas, katapémpsas aftí to Pnévma to ágion, ke di’ aftón tin ikouménin saginéfsas, filánthrope, dóxa si.

Blessed are You, O Christ our God who, by sending down the Holy Spirit upon them, made the fishermen wise and through them, illumined the world, and to You the universe is ever drawn. O Loving God, Glory to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

The protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, do not turn from the prayerful cries of those who are in sin; instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercession and speed now to supplication as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eleventh Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 21:14-25

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐφανέρωσεν ἑαυτὸν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ, ἐγερθεὶς ἐκ νεκρῶν, καὶ λέγει τῷ Σίμωνι Πέτρῳ· Σίμων Ἰωνᾶ, ἀγαπᾶς με πλέον τούτων; Λέγει αὐτῷ· Ναὶ Κύριε, σὺ οἶδας ὅτι φιλῶ σε. Λέγει αὐτῷ· Βόσκε τὰ ἀρνία μου. Λέγει αὐτῷ πάλιν δεύτερον· Σίμων Ἰωνᾶ ἀγαπᾶς με; Λέγει αὐτῷ· Ναί, Κύριε, σὺ οἶδας ὅτι φιλῶ σε. Λέγει αὐτῷ· Ποίμαινε τὰ πρόβατά μου. Λέγει αὐτῷ τὸ τρίτον· Σίμων Ἰωνᾶ, φιλεῖς με; ἐλυπήθη ὁ Πέτρος, ὅτι εἶπεν αὐτῷ τὸ τρίτον, φιλεῖς με; Καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Κύριε, σὺ πάντα οἶδας, σὺ γινώσκεις ὅτι φιλῶ σε. Λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς. Βόσκε τὰ πρόβατά μου. Ἀμὴν ἀμὴν λέγω σοι, ὅτε ἦς νεώτερος, ἐζώννυες σεαυτόν, καὶ περιεπάτεις ὅπου ἤθελες, ὅταν δὲ γηράσῃς, ἐκτενεῖς τὰς χεῖράς σου, καὶ ἄλλος σε ζώσει, καὶ οἴσει ὅπου οὐ θέλεις. Τοῦτο δὲ εἶπε, σημαίνων ποίῳ θανάτῳ δοξάσει τὸν Θεόν. Καὶ τοῦτο εἰπών, λέγει αὐτῷ· Ἀκολούθει μοι. Ἐπιστραφεὶς δὲ ὁ Πέτρος βλέπει τὸν μαθητὴν ὃν ἠγάπα ὁ Ἰησοῦς, ἀκολουθοῦντα, ὃς καὶ ἀνέπεσεν ἐν τῷ δείπνῳ ἐπὶ τὸ στῆθος αὐτοῦ καὶ εἶπε· Κύριε, τίς ἐστιν ὁ παραδιδούς σε; τοῦτον ἰδὼν ὁ Πέτρος λέγει τῷ Ἰησοῦ· Κύριε, οὗτος δὲ τί; λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Ἐὰν αὐτὸν θέλω μένειν ἕως ἔρχομαι, τί πρὸς σέ; σύ μοι ἀκολούθει μοι. Ἐξῆλθεν οὖν ὁ λόγος οὗτος εἰς τοὺς ἀδελφούς. Ὃτι ὁ μαθητὴς ἐκεῖνος οὐκ ἀποθνῄσκει, καὶ οὐκ εἶπεν αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς, ὅτι οὐκ ἀποθνήσκει· ἀλλ' ἐὰν αὐτὸν θέλω μένειν ἕως ἔρχομαι, τί πρὸς σὲ; Οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ μαθητὴς ὁ μαρτυρῶν περὶ τούτων, καὶ γράψας ταῦτα, καὶ οἴδαμεν ὅτι ἀληθής ἐστιν ἡ μαρτυρία αὐτοῦ. Ἔστι δὲ καὶ ἄλλα πολλὰ ὅσα ἐποίησεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς, ἅτινα ἐὰν γράφηται καθ' ἕν, οὐδὲ αὐτὸν οἶμαι τὸν κόσμον χωρῆσαι τὰ γραφόμενα βιβλία. Ἀμήν.

Eleventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:14-25

At that time, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. And he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you girded yourself and walked where you would; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish to go." (This he said to show by what death he was to glorify God.) And after this he said to him, "Follow me." Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!" The saying spread abroad among the brethren that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?" This is the disciple who is bearing witness to these things, and who has written these things; and we know that his testimony is true. But there are also many other things which Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.


Epistle Reading

Προκείμενον. Plagal First Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 11.7,1.
Σὺ Κύριε, φυλάξαις ἡμᾶς καὶ διατηρήσαις ἡμᾶς.
Στίχ. Σῶσον με, Κύριε, ὅτι ἐκλέλοιπεν ὅσιος.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18.

Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.


Gospel Reading

5th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 16:19-31

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· ῎Ανθρωπος δέ τις ἦν πλούσιος, καὶ ἐνεδιδύσκετο πορφύραν καὶ βύσσον εὐφραινόμενος καθ᾿ ἡμέραν λαμπρῶς. πτωχὸς δέ τις ἦν ὀνόματι Λάζαρος, ὃς ἐβέβλητο πρὸς τὸν πυλῶνα αὐτοῦ ἡλκωμένος καὶ ἐπιθυμῶν χορτασθῆναι ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τοῦ πλουσίου· ἀλλὰ καὶ οἱ κύνες ἐρχόμενοι ἀπέλειχον τὰ ἕλκη αὐτοῦ. ἐγένετο δὲ ἀποθανεῖν τὸν πτωχὸν καὶ ἀπενεχθῆναι αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἰς τὸν κόλπον ᾿Αβραάμ· ἀπέθανε δὲ καὶ ὁ πλούσιος καὶ ἐτάφη. καὶ ἐν τῷ ᾅδῃ ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ, ὑπάρχων ἐν βασάνοις, ὁρᾷ τὸν ᾿Αβραὰμ ἀπὸ μακρόθεν καὶ Λάζαρον ἐν τοῖς κόλποις αὐτοῦ. καὶ αὐτὸς φωνήσας εἶπε· πάτερ ᾿Αβραάμ, ἐλέησόν με καὶ πέμψον Λάζαρον ἵνα βάψῃ τὸ ἄκρον τοῦ δακτύλου αὐτοῦ ὕδατος καὶ καταψύξῃ τὴν γλῶσσάν μου, ὅτι ὀδυνῶμαι ἐν τῇ φλογὶ ταύτῃ. εἶπε δὲ ᾿Αβραάμ· τέκνον, μνήσθητι ὅτι ἀπέλαβες σὺ τὰ ἀγαθά σου ἐν τῇ ζωῇ σου, καὶ Λάζαρος ὁμοίως τὰ κακά· νῦν δὲ ὧδε παρακαλεῖται, σὺ δὲ ὀδυνᾶσαι· καὶ ἐπὶ πᾶσι τούτοις μεταξὺ ἡμῶν καὶ ὑμῶν χάσμα μέγα ἐστήρικται, ὅπως οἱ θέλοντες διαβῆναι ἔνθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς μὴ δύνωνται, μηδὲ οἱ ἐκεῖθεν πρὸς ἡμᾶς διαπερῶσιν. εἶπε δέ· ἐρωτῶ οὖν σε, πάτερ, ἵνα πέμψῃς αὐτὸν εἰς τὸν οἶκον τοῦ πατρός μου· ἔχω γὰρ πέντε ἀδελφούς· ὅπως διαμαρτύρηται αὐτοῖς, ἵνα μὴ καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔλθωσιν εἰς τὸν τόπον τοῦτον τῆς βασάνου. λέγει αὐτῷ ᾿Αβραάμ· ἔχουσι Μωϋσέα καὶ τοὺς προφήτας· ἀκουσάτωσαν αὐτῶν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· οὐχί, πάτερ ᾿Αβραάμ, ἀλλ᾿ ἐάν τις ἀπὸ νεκρῶν πορευθῇ πρὸς αὐτούς, μετανοήσουσιν. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ· εἰ Μωϋσέως καὶ τῶν προφητῶν οὐκ ἀκούουσιν, οὐδὲ ἐάν τις ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῇ πεισθήσονται.

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.'"


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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
November 05

Hermas, Patrobos, Gaios, Linos, & Philologos, Apostles of the 70


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November 05

5th Sunday of Luke


Allsaint
November 05

Galaktion & his wife Episteme, the Martyrs of Emesa

Saint Galaktion was from Emesa, the son of Cleitophon and Leucippe, pagans who had been instructed in piety by a certain Christian named Onuphrius and received holy Baptism. Saint Episteme, born of unbelieving parents, was baptized before she was wedded to Galaktion. After their marriage they remained in virginity and lived in separate monastic houses. Betrayed as Christians, they suffered martyrdom during the reign of Decius, about the year 250.


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