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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-07-15
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Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Parish News
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (904)-829-0504
  • Fax:
  • (904)829-0507
  • Street Address:

  • 2940 CR-214

  • St. Augustine, FL 32084-2718

Contact Information

Ms. Nelda Hann


holy3goc@gmail.com | 9048290504

Services Schedule

Sunday Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am    Fr. John Hays, Interim Priest

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You. Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Fathers in the Plagal 4th Tone

Supremely blessed are You, O Christ our God. You established the holy Fathers upon the earth as beacons, and through them You have guided us all to the true Faith, O greatly merciful One, glory be to You. Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ φωστῆρας ἐπὶ γῆς τοὺς Πατέρας ἡμῶν θεμελιώσας, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν πρὸς τὴν ἀληθινὴν πίστιν, πάντας ἡμᾶς ὁδηγήσας· πολυεύσπλαγχνε, δόξα σοι.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

O Protection of Christians that never falls, intercession with the Creator that never fails, we sinners beg you, do not ignore the voices of our prayers. O good Lady, we implore you, quickly come unto our aid, when we cry out to you with faith. Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who protect now and ever 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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Saints and Feasts

Hlyfthrs
July 15

Sunday of the Holy Fathers

On the Sunday that falls between the 13th and the 19th of the present month, we chant the service to the 630 holy and God-bearing Fathers who came together for the 4th Ecumenical Council, assembled in Chalcedon in 451. This council condemned Eutyches, who taught that there was only one nature, the divine, in Christ after the Incarnation; and Dioscorus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who illegally received Eutyches back into communion and deposed Saint Flavian, Patriarch of Constantinople, who had excommunicated Eutyches.

In the Slavic tradition, on this Sunday the Fathers of the first six Ecumenical Councils are all commemorated.

Allsaint
July 15

The Holy Martyrs Cyricus and His Mother Julitta

Saint Julitta was from the city of Iconium. Fearing the persecution of Diocletian, she took her son Cyricus, who was three years old, and departed for Seleucia; but finding the same evil there, she went over to Tarsus in Cilicia, where the ruler arrested her. He took her son from her and tried with flatteries to draw the youth to himself. But the little one, in his childish voice, called on the name of Christ and kicked the ruler in the belly so hard, that the tyrant became enraged and cast him down the steps of the tribunal. In this manner, the child gave up the spirit. As for his blessed mother, she first endured many torments, and finally was beheaded in the year 296.

Vladimir
July 15

Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles of Kiev

Grandson of Saint Olga, Vladimir ascended the throne of Kiev in 980. Though a zealous idolater, he was illumined by the grace of God, accepted the Christian Faith, and completely changed his ways. He was baptized in Cherson in 988, receiving the name Basil; he came forth from the font not only healed of a blindness lately afflicting him, but also from being passionate and warlike, he became meek, peaceable, and exceedingly godly. Whereas his grandmother had refused marriage with the emperor in Constantinople (see July 11), he married Anna, sister of the emperors Basil and Constantine, and was accompanied home by priests from Constantinople. Diligently seeking to spread Christianity throughout his realm like a new Constantine, he destroyed the idols (having the chief diety Perun scourged and then cast into the Dnieper River), and summoned all his subjects to Holy Baptism. Saint Vladimir reposed in peace in 1015.

(Apolytikion of Vladimir, Equal to the Apostles – Fourth Tone) Thou wast like a merchant who seeketh a goodly pearl, O glorious Sovereign Vladimir, sitting on the height of the throne of the mother of cities, God-protected Kiev. Searching and sending to the imperial city to know the Orthodox Faith, thou didst find Christ, the priceless Pearl, Who chose thee as a second Paul, and Who did shake off thy spiritual and bodily blindness in the holy font. Wherefore, we who are thy people celebrate thy falling asleep. Pray that thy land of Russia be saved, and that Orthodox people be granted peace and great mercy.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 2nd Tone. Psalm 31.11,1.
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous.
Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Fathers
The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

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Parish News

A Word from Fr. John:

If anyone is naked and lacks the divine and heavenly garment which is the power of the Spirit, as it is said – “If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to him” (Romans 8:9) – let him weep and beg the Lord that he may receive from heaven the spiritual garment. Let him beg that he, now stripped of any divine energies, may be clothed, since the man who is not clothed with the garment of the Spirit is covered with great shame of “evil affections” (Romans 1:26)….

Let us, then, beg and implore God to clothe us with “the garment of salvation” (Isaiah 61:10), namely, our Lord Jesus Christ, the ineffable Light, which those who have borne it will never put off for all eternity….

                – From the homilies of St. Macarius the Great

 

Special Prayer Requests:  We pray for mercy, life, peace, and health of His Grace Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, for Presbytera Mary Theodosian and Jim Manos who can be visited in Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehab Center, and for Chresanthe Lemieux, Jane Anderson, Betty & Fred Day, Steve Sarris, Despina Xynidis, George P. Nichols, Mike & Estelle Theodosian as they retire, the recently reposed Constantine Antonatos, Margo Kelley who will lead an OCMC Team back to Piltot Station, AK for wilderness camp, our parish and missionary families, and catechumens preparing for Illumination.   

 

July 8, 2018 Offerings:  Candles $99; Tray $133; Stewardship $1505

 

Services and Events:

  • August 1st              (Tentative) Paraklysis service, for Dormition Fast, 6 p.m.
  • August 6th              Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ, Liturgy at 9 a.m.
  • August 8th              (Tentative) Paraklysis service, for Dormition Fast, 6 p.m.
  • August 15th           Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Orthros at 9 a.m./Liturgy at 10 a.m.
  • August 18th           Greek Summer Night 2018; Philoptochos luncheon for the Dormition of the Theotokos

Greek Summer Night Paniyiri:  This year's Greek Summer Night event will be Saturday, August 18.  This celebration will honor the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos and our Koimisis Ladies Philoptochos.  We will continue the centuries-old Greek tradition of hosting a paniyiri/πανηγύρι [pa-nee-yee-ree].  Join us for a night filled with Greek food, music and dance at the Parish Hall, Saturday, August 18, 6:00-11:00 PM.  Come for the fun, fellowship and family.  Opa!

 

Sunday School:Holy Trinity parish is abundantly blessed to have six committed teachers whose love and commitment have been exemplary. If you are interested in getting involved with Sunday School in the coming 2018/19 school year, please contact either Carman Gaetanos or Presbytera Renee.

 

The Adult Dance Group Nisiotes:  We will be resuming practice for this year's Greek festival.  Anyone of high school age and older, regardless of skill level, is welcome to join! We will be doing the same suite of five simple and commonly known dances as last year to keep it easy and fun for everyone. Practices will resume on Sunday, August 19 after coffee hour. Anyone who is interested in dancing, please put your contact information on the sign-up sheet on the board in the Church Hall.”  OPA! Pamé!

 

Outreach Update: School Supplies for Needy: Help! Last year there were more than 800 homeless students in St. Johns County, and the St. Johns County School’s ASSIST program needs all the help they can get! They have a critical need for the following:  

*School Supplies (pens, #2 pencils, lined paper, folders, notebooks, backpacks, etc.) *Gift Cards to Wal-Mart and Publix as well as gas cards *Hygiene products *Cleaning supplies.

Items can be left by the Outreach display in the Fellowship Hall.

 

Hot and Homeless: It’s the time of the year when the sweltering heat really challenges the lives of our poor brothers and sisters. We pray that you can help us by reaching in your closets, drawers and boxes for:

*Cool summer clothing, like T-shirts, shorts, some comfortable shoes. *New socks, underwear for both men and women are extremely helpful, too. *Beverages and light food includingwater bottles, Gatorade, flip-top cans of fruit or other food. *Plastic cutlery preferably sealed in plastic helps too. *Other critical care products including sunscreen lotion, backpacks, and baby wipes.  

Please drop off products at the Outreach table in the back of the Fellowship Hall.

 

St. Francis House Thanks! - Our heartfelt appreciation to Lisa Colburn for the chicken dinners she delivered in June at St. Francis House. Residents always love a good chicken dinner.  Also:   If you're interested in helping for our St. Francis House Aug. 13th dinner, please let Dick Billeter, dickbilleter@yahoo.com know. Or think ahead to Sept. and Oct. dinners.

 

Hostess Schedule:  Carman Gaetanos (904) 540-0367 or carmgaet@gmail.com

  • July15                    Lisa Colburn & Angela Lekos
  • July 22                   Eugenia Charoni & Pres. Renee Ritsi
  • July 29                   Potluck

2018-2019 Ministries & Committees:2018-2019 Ministries & Committees: Are you and your family interested in gathering for regular activities?  

Please contact the Church Office to help grow, plan, and strengthen the following ministries/activities in the New Ecclesiastical Year (September through August) for any of the following: 

Baking Prosphoron                            

Sunday School                                   

Youth

St. Photios National Shrine              

Stewardship                                        

Bookstore

OCF/College Ministry                        

OCMC/Missions/Evangelism           

Greeters/Newcomers

Library                                                  

Greek Fest                                           

Ecological/Recycling

Facilities & Maintenance                  

Outreach                                              

Iconography/Beautification/Consecration

Religious Education                          

Greek Dance                                       

And More…

 

Visiting the Church Outside of Office Hours:  We strive to always welcome parishioners and the many visiting out-of-towners to the best of our ability. Please call the office to arrange a visit. If there is no answer, call the emergency number on the voicemail, (602) 617-2467, to discuss options that may exist. 

 

Bulletin Submission:  Please submit your articles weekly by Wednesday, or at the latest, Thursday, Please be aware that Fr. John and Margo Kelley will edit bulletin prior to publication. 

 

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