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Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2021-07-25
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Holy Trinity Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (724) 266-5336
  • Fax:
  • (724) 266-0703
  • Street Address:

  • 2930 Beaver Road

  • Ambridge, PA 15003
  • Mailing Address:

  • 2930 Beaver Road

  • Ambridge, PA 15003


Contact Information






Services Schedule

Orthros 9:00 am

Divine Liturgy 10:00 am


Past Bulletins


Worship

Worship

Join us for in-person Church. 

 

We will be continuing to live-stream our regularly scheduled services via our public facebook page at www.facebook.com/HTAmbridge at the times listed below.  

 

Upcoming Services:

Summer Sunday Hours - 8:30am Orthros, 9:30am Divine Liturgy

 

Mon, August 2nd - 6:15pm Small Paraklesis

Wed, August 4th - 6:15pm Small Paraklesis

Thu, August 5th - 6:15pm Great Vespers of the Transfiguration

Fri, August 6th @ ELLWOOD CITY MONASTERY - 9:30am

Mon, August 9th - 6:15pm Small Paraklesis

Wed, August 11th - 6:15pm Small Paraklesis

Fri, August 13th - 6:15pm Small Paraklesis

Sat, August 14th @ Kimisis, Aliquippa -  5:30pm Great Vespers and Orthros


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Church News

WELCOME TO ALYSSA KYRITSIS: We welcome our new Metropolis of Pittsburgh Youth and Young Adult Ministry Director, Alyssa Kyritsis who is visiting us today to meet with our Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leaders.

 

FESTIVAL THANK YOU: Thank you to all of our chairpeople, volunteers, and all those who made the festival another successful fundraiser.  

 

FESTIVAL WRAP UP MEETING: Join us Tuesday at 6:30pm for a wrap up meeting to help improve the festival moving forward.

 

First 15 Days of August - Dormition Fast: This annual remembrance of the falling asleep of the Theotokos is associated with a two week strict fast during the first 14 days of August in which the Paraklesis service is prayed several times through the fast.  

 

ELLWOOD CITY MONASTERY FEAST: Friday, August 6th - Feast of Holy Transfiguration.  All services will be held outdoors. Reservations not required.  9:30am Akathist, 10am Hiearchical Divine Liturgy and Blessing of Fruit, 12pm Picnic, and 2pm Holy Unction.

 

REGIONAL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT PARAKLESIS: Join with other youth from around the Metropolis as we gather together like we do at camp to worship God and to ask for the intercessions of the Theotokos.  Our region will be together at 6pm on Thursday, August 12th at All Saints, Canonsburg.  The other regions will be gathering on August 11th at 6pm at both Holy Trinity, Canton and Holy Trinity, Camp Hill.

 

SAXONBURG MONASTERY FEASTS: Due to construction at the Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery, the festal celebrations of Prophet Elias and Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery have been moved to the closest Saturdays, as well as the Memorial Day for Gerontissa Taxiarchia.  Please see the flier attached in the bulletin insert section below.

 

2021 Stewardship Drive: Join us in supporting our Church.  Stewardship Cards are available on the back of the two most recent newsletters and on the Pangari at church.  Stewardship is our greatest fundraiser and also lets us know that you stand with your church.  We thank you for your dedication over the years and especially during 2020 and look forward to many years of serving you and your family through your generous donations.

 

ONLINE GIVING & STEWARDSHIPIs OPEN! Online giving can be found by clicking here!  Please consider your continued support of our church through becoming one of our online giving families.  You can make general contributions and stewardship contributions.

 

REGULAR GIVING: The church is still accepting donations in normal ways through the mail and drop off.  Thank you to all of those who have continued to contribute in these challenging times.

 

Live-Stream: If you don't have a Facebook account, don't worry! You can still access our services right on our website (HTGOC.ORG) or a larger video directly on Facebook, learn more by watching the following video: https://youtu.be/QJPpkshi2d4

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Bulletin Inserts

    Nativity of Theotokos Feast Days

    Nativity of Theotokos Feast Days

    Due to construction at the Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery, the festal celebrations of Prophet Elias and Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery have been moved to the closest Saturdays, as well as the Memorial Day for Gerontissa Taxiarchia.


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Our Calendar

  • Next Two Weeks

    July 25 to August 8, 2021

    Sunday, July 25

    Youth Leaders meeting with Metropolis Youth & Young Adult Ministry Director

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, July 27

    6:30PM Festival Wrap Up Meeting

    Sunday, August 1

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, August 2

    6:15PM Paraklesis

    Wednesday, August 4

    6:15PM Paraklesis

    7:15PM Ministry Calendar Meeting

    Thursday, August 5

    6:15PM Great Vespers of the Transfiguration

    Friday, August 6

    Transfiguration

    9:30AM Feast of Transfiguration @ Ellwood City Monastery

    Saturday, August 7

    9:00AM Memorial for Gerontissa Taxiarchia @ Saxonburg Monastery- Hours, Liturgy

    Sunday, August 8

    Trisagion - Koula Skarpentzos

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Mode. Psalm 67.35,26.
God is wonderful among his saints.
Verse: Bless God in the congregations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:22-27.

Brethren, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through promise. Now this is an allegory: these women are two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai, bearing children for slavery; she is Hagar. Now Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia; she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children. But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother. For it is written, "Rejoice, O barren one who does not bear; break forth and shout, you who are not in travail; for the children of the desolate one are many more than the children of her that is married."

Προκείμενον. 4th Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 67.35,26.
Θαυμαστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἐν τοῖς Ἁγίοις αὐτοῦ.
Στίχ. Ἐν Ἐκκλησίαις εὐλογεῖτε τὸν Θεὸν.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 4:22-27.

Ἀδελφοί, Ἀβραὰμ δύο υἱοὺς ἔσχεν· ἕνα ἐκ τῆς παιδίσκης, καὶ ἕνα ἐκ τῆς ἐλευθέρας. Ἀλλʼ ὁ μὲν ἐκ τῆς παιδίσκης κατὰ σάρκα γεγέννηται, ὁ δὲ ἐκ τῆς ἐλευθέρας διὰ τῆς ἐπαγγελίας. Ἅτινά ἐστιν ἀλληγορούμενα· αὗται γάρ εἰσιν δύο διαθῆκαι· μία μὲν ἀπὸ ὄρους Σινᾶ, εἰς δουλείαν γεννῶσα, ἥτις ἐστὶν Ἅγαρ. Τὸ γὰρ Ἅγαρ Σινᾶ ὄρος ἐστὶν ἐν τῇ Ἀραβίᾳ, συστοιχεῖ δὲ τῇ νῦν Ἱερουσαλήμ, δουλεύει δὲ μετὰ τῶν τέκνων αὐτῆς. Ἡ δὲ ἄνω Ἱερουσαλὴμ ἐλευθέρα ἐστίν, ἥτις ἐστὶν μήτηρ πάντων ἡμῶν· γέγραπται γάρ, Εὐφράνθητι, στεῖρα, ἡ οὐ τίκτουσα· ῥῆξον καὶ βόησον, ἡ οὐκ ὠδίνουσα· ὅτι πολλὰ τὰ τέκνα τῆς ἐρήμου μᾶλλον ἢ τῆς ἐχούσης τὸν ἄνδρα.


Gospel Reading

5th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1

At that time, when Jesus came to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one would pass that way. And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?" Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged him, "If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go." So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city.

5th Sunday of Matthew
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 8:28-34, 9:1

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐλθόντος τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς τὸ πέραν εἰς τὴν χώραν τῶν Γεργεσηνῶν ὑπήντησαν αὐτῷ δύο δαιμονιζόμενοι ἐκ τῶν μνημείων ἐξερχόμενοι, χαλεποὶ λίαν, ὥστε μὴ ἰσχύειν τινὰ παρελθεῖν διὰ τῆς ὁδοῦ ἐκείνης. καὶ ἰδοὺ ἔκραξαν λέγοντες· τί ἡμῖν καὶ σοί, ᾿Ιησοῦ υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ; ἦλθες ὧδε πρὸ καιροῦ βασανίσαι ἡμᾶς; ἦν δὲ μακρὰν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῶν ἀγέλη χοίρων πολλῶν βοσκομένη. οἱ δὲ δαίμονες παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν λέγοντες· εἰ ἐκβάλλεις ἡμᾶς, ἐπίτρεψον ἡμῖν ἀπελθεῖν εἰς τὴν ἀγέλην τῶν χοίρων. καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· ὑπάγετε. οἱ δὲ ἐξελθόντες ἀπῆλθον εἰς τὴν ἀγέλην τῶν χοίρων· καὶ ἰδοὺ ὥρμησε πᾶσα ἡ ἀγέλη τῶν χοίρων κατὰ τοῦ κρημνοῦ εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν καὶ ἀπέθανον ἐν τοῖς ὕδασιν. οἱ δὲ βόσκοντες ἔφυγον, καὶ ἀπελθόντες εἰς τὴν πόλιν ἀπήγγειλαν πάντα καὶ τὰ τῶν δαιμονιζομένων. καὶ ἰδοὺ πᾶσα ἡ πόλις ἐξῆλθεν εἰς συνάντησιν τῷ ᾿Ιησοῦ, καὶ ἰδόντες αὐτὸν παρεκάλεσαν ὅπως μεταβῇ ἀπὸ τῶν ὁρίων αὐτῶν. Καὶ ἐμβὰς εἰς πλοῖον διεπέρασε καὶ ἦλθεν εἰς τὴν ἰδίαν πόλιν.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 4th Mode

When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world.
Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Dormition of St. Anna in the 4th Mode

You carried within your womb her who was pregnant with Life, * the Mother of God, O godlyminded Anna; and thus * to heaven were you today * transported with great rejoicing, where those who feast dwell in glory. * You pray for the forgiveness of offenses for the faithful * who honor you with longing, O ever-blessed one.
Ζωήν τήν κυήσασαν, εκυοφόρησας, αγνήν Θεομήτορα, θεόφρον Άννα, διό πρός λήξιν ουράνιον, ένθα ευφραινομένων, κατοικία εν δόξη, χαίρουσα νύν μετέστης, τοίς τιμώσί σε πόθω, πταισμάτων αιτουμένη, ιλασμόν αειμακάριστε.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Mode

Today we observe the memory of Christ's forebears, * and also we pray that we might receive their aid, * so that all of us may be freed from tribulations, as we cry aloud, * "Be with us, O Lord our God, * who glorified them as You were pleased to do."
Προγόνων Χριστού, τήν μνήμην εορτάζομεν, τήν τούτων πιστώς, αιτούμενοι βοήθειαν, τού ρυσθήναι άπαντας, από πάσης θλίψεως, τούς κραυγάζοντας, ο Θεός γενού μεθ' ημών, ο τούτους δοξάσας ως ηυδόκησας.
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Saints and Feasts

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July 25

5th Sunday of Matthew


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July 25

Dormition of St. Anna, mother of the Theotokos

According to tradition, Anna, the ancestor of God, lived for sixty-nine years, and her spouse Joachim, for eighty; according to one account, Saint Joachim died two years before Saint Anna. The Theotokos had been orphaned of both her parents already when she was eleven years of age, when she was living in the Temple (see Sept. 8 and Nov. 21). Saint Anna is invoked for conceiving children, and for help in difficult childbirth.


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July 26

Paraskeve the Righteous Martyr of Rome

Saint Paraskeve, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskeve), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" (compare Matt. 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, and John 19:31, where 'Friday' is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth" (Jer. 10:11). Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments.


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July 27

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

Now, should any one say, "And wherefore did Christ fulfill the devils' request, suffering them to depart into the herd of swine?" this would be our reply, that He did so, not as yielding to them, but as providing for many objects thereby.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century

One, to teach them that are delivered from those wicked tyrants, how great the malice of their insidious enemies: another, that all might learn, how not even against swine are they bold, except He allow them; a third, that they would have treated those men more grievously than the swine, unless even in their calamity they had enjoyed much of God's providential care. For that they hate us more than the brutes is surely evident to every man.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros Continues Visit to Utah

07/22/2021

Archbishop Elpidophoros continued his week-long visit to Utah on Thursday, July, 22, 2021.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Meets with Governor Cox While in Utah

07/22/2021

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with the Governor of Utah, the Honorable Gov. Spencer J. Cox at the Utah State Capitol on July 21, 2021.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits home of the 2002 Olympics in Utah

07/22/2021

During his Pastoral Visit to Salt Lake City on July 21, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America toured Park City, Utah, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Cathedral of the Madeleine in Utah

07/22/2021

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America began his first pastoral visit to Salt Lake City, Utah on July 20, 2021.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Ogden, UT Parish

07/22/2021

On the evening of July 21, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the parish of Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Ogden, Utah.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Remarks - Interfaith Roundtable

07/21/2021

Thank you for your warm welcome. I truly feel blessed to be among you today and to be for the first time in this wonderful city of Salt Lake City. As I stand in your presence among this diverse group of religious leaders, I cannot help but tell myself how important a type of gathering such as this one is in today’s world.

Mike Emanuel Named as Keynote Speaker for the 18th National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon

07/21/2021

The National Philoptochos Society, together with the Metropolis of Detroit Philoptochos, is pleased to announce that Mike Emanuel will deliver the Keynote address at its 18th Children’s Medical Fund luncheon, which will be held in Indianapolis, IN on November 6, 2021.

Metropolitan Nicholas Ordains Father Nicholas Lionas

07/21/2021

Father Nicholas Lionas was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, July 17, 2021 by His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit.

2021 Stewardship Town Hall Series Fostering Community Outreach and Evangelism

07/20/2021

The Metropolis of San Francisco Stewardship Ministry invites you to join us for a special presentation by Rev. Father John Kocolas (Nativity of Christ – Novato, CA), and Thomaida Hudanish (Metropolis Director of Missions and Evangelism) where they will share strategies and ideas for “Fostering Community Outreach and Evangelism”.

Metropolis of Chicago Mustard Seed Fund

07/19/2021

Are you ready for the Mustard Seed Fund's #MSFSummerChallenge?

New Metropolis of Atlanta Ministry Website: The OCAA

07/19/2021

The Orthodox Christian Academy of Atlanta was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing the achievements of academic scholasticism into an Orthodox ethos.

Metropolis of Atlanta Deacon's Retreat

07/19/2021

The Metropolis of Atlanta;s first-ever Deacons Retreat is scheduled for September 28th-30th, 2021 at the Diakonia Retreat Center.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Museum of the Bible

07/19/2021

On July 15, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, accompanied by Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou, received a private tour of the Museum of the Bible from Dr. Jeffrey Kloha, Chief Curatorial Officer at the Museum.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Receives NY State Senator Andrew Gounardes

07/19/2021

On July 19, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes at the Archdiocesan Headquarters.

Effective Christian Ministry Cohort

07/19/2021

Over 60% of young people fall away from the Church as they grow into young adults... Yet “Effective Christian Ministry” has helped hundreds of clergy and lay ministry workers make a positive difference in their parish ministries.

Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday

07/19/2021

Sunday July 25, 2021 is Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday in all US Orthodox Parishes.

Saint Nicholas at Ground Zero - A Shrine for the Nation

07/19/2021

When we speak of our rebuilt Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero as a National Shrine, we mean more than an institution only of, and only for, our national Archdiocese of America.

Stewardship Ministries Announces Stewardship Theme for 2022

07/13/2021

Stewardship Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has announced the Stewardship Theme for 2022: OUR CHURCH. OUR SPIRITUAL HOME.
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Ecumenical Patriarchate News

IL House of Representatives Honors Upcoming 30th Anniversary Enthronement of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

07/21/2021

On May 6, the Illinois State House of Representatives unanimously passed HR0139 which recognizes the historic October 22nd 30th Anniversary of the Elevation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians throughout the world.

Congressman Darin Lahood Presents United States Congressional Recognition of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

07/21/2021

On June 24, 2021, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) of Illinois stood before the United States House of Representatives to recognize the historic October 22nd 30th Anniversary of the Elevation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians throughout the world.
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