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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-07-22
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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 Grave Tone

By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. To the robber You opened Paradise. The lamentation of the myrrh-bearing women You transformed, and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all that You had risen, O Christ our God, and granted the world Your great mercy. Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον, ἠνέῳξας τῷ Λῃστῇ τὸν Παράδεισον, τῶν Μυροφόρων τὸν θρῆνον μετέβαλες, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις κηρύττειν ἐπέταξας· ὅτι ἀνέστης Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, παρέχων τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Mary Magdalene in the 1st Tone

You followed Christ the Lord, who was born of the Virgin for us, and kept His laws, and you lived by His statutes; and thus as we celebrate your all-holy memorial, Mary Magdalene, today with faith we extol you, O most blessed Saint, and with divine love and longing we honor your memory. Χριστῷ τῷ δι' ἡμᾶς, ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντι, Σεμνὴ Μαγδαληνή, ἠκολούθεις Μαρία, αὐτοῦ τὰ δικαιώματα, καὶ τοὺς νόμους φυλάττουσα· ὅθεν σήμερον, τὴν παναγίαν σου μνήμην, ἑορτάζοντες, ἀνευφημοῦμέν σε πίστει, καὶ πόθῳ γεραίρομεν.

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

Loavesfishes
July 22

8th Sunday of Matthew

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July 22

Mary Magdalene, the Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal to the Apostles

Saint Mary was from Magdala in Galilee on the Sea of Tiberias, and for this was named Magdalene. When the Lord Jesus cast out seven demons from her, from which she had been suffering, she became his faithful and inseparable disciple, following Him and ministering unto Him even to the time of his crucifixion and burial. Then, returning to Jerusalem together with the rest of the Myrrh-bearers, she prepared the fragrant spices for anointing the body of the Lord. And on the Lord's day they came very early to the tomb, even before the Angels appeared declaring the Resurrection of the Lord. When Mary Magdalene saw the stone taken away from the tomb, she ran and proclaimed it to Peter and John. And returning immediately to the tomb and weeping outside, she was deemed worthy to be the first of the Myrrh-bearers to behold the Lord arisen from the dead, and when she fell at his feet, she heard Him say, "Touch Me not." After the Lord's Ascension, nothing certain is known concerning her. Some accounts say that she went to Rome and later returned to Jerusalem, and from there proceeded to Ephesus, where she ended her life, preaching Christ. Although it is sometimes said that Saint Mary Magdalene was the "sinful woman" of the Gospel, this is nowhere stated in the tradition of the Church, in the sacred hymnology, or in the Holy Gospels themselves, which say only that our Lord cast seven demons out of her, not that she was a fallen woman. "Madeleine" is a form of Magdalene.

Markella
July 22

Markella, the Virgin-martyr of Chios

Saint Markella was born in the 14th century on the island of Chios and was the daughter of the mayor of her town. She was raised in the Christian faith by pious parents, but lost her mother at a young age. This was especially difficult for her father, who fell into depression. The young Markella was devoted to Christ and strove to preserve her virginity, fighting off numerous temptations from the Devil. Seeing he could make no progress with Markella, the Evil One turned his attention to her father, who desired to harm her.

One day, she ran away in tears and fear. Arriving at the edge of the water and with nowhere to run, a rock opened up for Markella to enter so that her lower half could be enclosed within the rock. When her father arrived in pursuit of her, he was furious, and instead of appreciating the miracle that had taken place, he ended her life at that very place. The miraculous rock remains on Chios in the church dedicated to Saint Markella the Virgin-Martyr and is said to spring healing waters.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17.

Brethren, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:14-22

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.

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Parish News

A Word from Fr. John:

From the “2nd Prayer of the Faithful” in the Liturgy (which has often not been said in contemporary Church practice in many areas). Note how the priests pray for themselves, and then include everyone else present – the Liturgy is indeed “the work of the people of God”!

 

“Again and countless times we fall down before You and implore You, O Good One, who loves mankind: that You, having regarded our prayer, may cleanse our souls and bodies from every defilement of flesh and spirit, and grant us to stand before your holy altar of sacrifice, free of guilt and condemnation. Grant also, O God, to those who pray with us, progress in life, faith, and spiritual understanding. Grant that they may always worship You with awe and love, partake of your holy Mysteries without guilt or condemnation, and be deemed worthy of your celestial Kingdom. That, ever guarded by your might, we may ascribe glory to You, to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and to the ages of ages…”

And all the people say, “Amen.”

 

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, our parish and missionary families, and catechumens preparing for Illumination.   

 

“Check Out” the edifying books recently donated to our parish library:  Once again, an anonymous donor has contributed books to expand the collection available through the Fr. George Gallos Library. The most recent offerings include:

  • Byzantine Christianity and Islam, Jack Figel, Editor
  • Commentaries on the Sages, Vol. One, St. John Chrysostom
  • Commentaries on the Sages, Vol. Two, St. John Chrysostom
  • Commentary on the Psalms, Vol. One, St. John Chrysostom
  • Commentary on the Psalms, Vol. Two, St. John Chrysostom
  • Go Forth, Luke Veronis
  • Metropolitan Philip, Peter Gillquist
  • On the Way of Faith, Fr. Roman Braga
  • Raised in Glory, John Chirban
  • Stewardship in the Orthodox Church, Anthony Scott, editor
  • The Pacifist Option, Alexander Webster
  • The Way of Christ, Theodore Stylianopoulos

 

July 15, 2018 Offerings:  Candles $108; Tray $149 Stewardship $1854

 

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        Parish Panagyri, Greek Summer Night 2018
  • August 19th       Philoptochos brunch 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

  • 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, (904) 814-4930, 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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