Sunday Summer Hours - from first Sunday after Memorial Day
Orthros 8:30 am
Divine L:iturgy 9:30 am
Sunday Winter Hours - from first Sunday after Labor Day
Orthros 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Saturday Vespers 6:00 pm
Week Day Divine Liturgy 9:00 am
Blessed are You, O Christ our God; Who has shone forth the fishermen to be all wise, by sending upon them the Holy Spirit and through them, You gathered the whole world in Your net, O lover of Mankind, glory to You.
Prokeimenon. Plagal First Tone. 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.
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.
Friday, October 26 - St. Demetrios the Myrrh Streamer Divine Liturgy at 9am
Saturday, October 27 - Vespers at 6pm
Today we recognize our Chanters, Choir Directors, Choir Members, Organists, the Weekday Choir and others who enhance the worship of the Church through hymns and prayers. Choir Director Gus Vasilakis and Father will present certificates to our long-standing choir members. Thank you to all of our Church Musicians!
On this tenth commemoration of National Leadership 100 Sunday, we honor Leadership 100's faithful service to our Church and recognize its members and their example. The Archbishop's encyclical is included in your bulletin.
Our Fall General Assembly will convene during Coffee Hour today. If you wish to be eligible to vote, you must have a 2018 Stewardship Pledge Card on file. Check with the office if you are not sure. Thank you.
Monetary donations are being accepted for the 25+ Thanksgiving Food Baskets that will be distributed among the needy families in our area. Our Parish has always been so generous in sharing their blessings with the less fortunate during this holiday season. God bless you and thank you. You can give your donations to Coordinators Sophia Chickos or Harriet Sickles.
The JOY and HOPE children have begun their annual JOY Toy Drive for Christmas presents for the children at the Beaver County Women's Shelter. Please bring NEW unwrapped toys for all ages and deposit them in the big Toy Box by the coat rack. Gift cards are great for teenagers. For monetary donations or gift cards, please talk to Nicoletta Elolo and Sara Portoulas. Thank you!!
John Diamantis is a Senior at Ambridge Area High School and has chosen his Parish of Holy Trinity to be focus of his Senior Project. He wishes to purchase new altar boy robes in time for the holy season of Pascha. Please pick up John’s latest letter in the Narthex to learn more. Donation checks must be made out to Holy Trinity Church with "Altar Boy robes" in the memo. Thank you!
John’s Mother, Rita, is selling Apple Dumplings for $5 each to raise funds for John’s Project. Order them from her now for Oct. 28 delivery: 724-266-1506. Thank you!
The New Missions Ministry will reschedule an informational meeting so stay tuned! We are exploring possibilities for a Mission Trip!
The Metropolis Fall Retreat for GOYAns will be Friday through Sunday, November 16-18, at Camp Nazareth. Call the Church Office for our Scholarship code before you register at camp@pittsburgh.goarch.org.
Nicoletta Elolo and Sara Portoulas, JOY/HOPE Advisors, ask the JOY and HOPE parents to please take this survey concerning our JOY and HOPE Program! Thank you!!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBTQ6KR
The Church Record Books of Baptisms, Weddings, and Deaths before 1951 have been missing since the move from the old church to our present location. In an effort to restore this valuable information, we ask if you have any certificates from this time period, that you bring them in to be copied, or mail in a copy. Thank you!!
Tickets are now on sale for our Annual Seafood Dinner. Zach Economos is the Chairman and the Parish Council is also selling tickets. The Dinner is scheduled a little earlier this year, Friday, November 9, at 7:00pm.
ONGOING: Thanksgiving Baskets Collection
Altar Boy Robe Senior Project
JOY Toy Drive
Youth Camp Fund
Food Items for Center for Hope Pantry and FOCUS West Central
Collecting Aluminum Cans for FOCUS West Central
Sunday, October 21 - Church Musicians Recognition
Leadership 100 Sunday
Fall General Assembly
Saturday, October 27 - GOYA BEE-TREAT at Annunciation Church in Akron 9:30-5
followed by Orthodoxy on Tap at 7pm
Sunday, November 4 - Philoptochos Feast Day
Friday, November 9 - Seafood Dinner
Sunday, November 11 - Philoptochos Meeting
Friday-Sunday, November 16-18 - GOYA Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth
Sunday, November 18 - Thanksgiving Basket Delivery
Saint Steven passed his life in ascetical discipline in the Monastery of Saint Sabbas, from whence also he received the name Sabbaite. He was consecrated bishop and reposed about the year 790, bequeathing to the Church a number of melismatic troparia.
The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the tenth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.
In the Greek tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 28, while in the Slavic tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 1.
Both the country and the time of the martyrdom of these holy Martyrs are unknown. All were beheaded, after having endured many bitter torments.
Saint Anastasia, who was young in age and lived in a convent, was seized by the impious. Confessing Christ openly and with boldness and enduring manifold torments, she was beheaded in the year 256, during the reign of Valerian.
Our Righteous Father Abramius, born in Edessa in Mesopotamia in 296, took up the monastic life and brought many pagans to Christ. Mary, his niece, upon the death of her parents, joined Abramius at his hermitage and under his guidance advanced swiftly in the love of God. Through the wiles of the evil one, however, she fell into sin, and falling from them into despair, she left her uncle and became a harlot. When he learned where his niece was, Abramius put on the clothes of a man of the world and went to visit her in disguise. Through his exhortations, Mary returned to her first hope in the mercy of God, was rescued from the life of harlotry, and ended her life in great holiness. He himself reposed in the year 366. Saints Abramius and Mary were friends of Saint Ephraim the Syrian, and it was he who wrote their account.
