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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-08-12
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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 2nd Tone

When You descended unto death, O Lord who yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You. Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾍδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον· Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Transfiguration in the Grave Tone

You were transfigured upon the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Your disciples Your glory as much as they could bear. Do also in us, sinners though we may be, shine Your everlasting light, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Giver of light. Glory to You. Μετεμορφώθης ἐν τῷ ὄρει Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, δείξας τοῖς Μαθηταῖς σου τὴν δόξαν σου, καθὼς ἠδυναντο. Λάμψον καὶ ἡμῖν τοῖς ἁμαρτωλοῖς, τὸ φῶς σου τὸ ἀΐδιον, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, φωτοδότα δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for the Church in the 1st Tone

8th Tone

Blessed are You, O Christ our God; You made wise men of poor fishermen by sending down upon them Your Holy Spirit, and through them You caught the whole world, O Lover of mankind, glory to You.

Εύλογητός εἶ Χριστὲ ὁ Θεος ἡμῶν ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἁναδείξας καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον καὶ δι᾽ αὐτῶν τῆν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα Σοι.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Tone

Upon the mountain were You transfigured, and Your disciples beheld Your glory as far as they were able, O Christ our God; so that when they would see You crucified they might understand that Your Passion was deliberate, and declare to the world that in truth You are the Father's radiance. Ἐπὶ τοῦ ὄρους μετεμορφώθης, καὶ ὡς ἐχώρουν οἱ Μαθηταί σου τὴν δόξαν σου, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἐθεάσαντο, ἵνα ὅταν σε ἴδωσι σταυρούμενον, τὸ μὲν πάθος νοήσωσιν ἑκούσιον, τῷ δὲ κόσμῳ κηρύξωσιν, ὅτι σὺ ὑπάρχεις ἀληθῶς, τοῦ Πατρὸς τὸ ἀπαύγασμα.
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Saints and Feasts

Theway
August 12

11th Sunday of Matthew

Transfiguration
August 12

Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Allsaint
August 12

The Holy Martyrs Photius and Anicetus of Nicomedia

These Martyrs contested in Nicomedia about the year 288. When Diocletian stirred up his persecution of the Christians, Anicetus presented himself openly and said that all who worship idols are blind and senseless. He was beaten with rods so ruthlessly that his bones appeared from the rents and wounds in his flesh. As he was suffering further torments, his nephew Photius came and embraced him, calling him his father and his uncle. He was also put to many tortures with him. They were then imprisoned together for three years. Finally they were cast into a furnace, where they gave up their spirits, and their bodies were preserved unharmed. Saint Anicetus is one of the Holy Unmercenaries.

Allsaint
August 12

Sergios, Stephen and Kastor

Allsaint
August 12

Palamon, Elder of Saint Pachomius the Great

Allsaint
August 12

Soldier-martyrs of Crete

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 2nd Tone. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12.

Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a sister as wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain." Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.

Gospel Reading

11th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 18:23-35

The Lord said this parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, 'Pay what you owe.' So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' He refused and went and put him in prison till he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' And in anger his lord delivered him to the torturers, till he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."

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Parish News

A Word from Fr. John:

From the Paraklesis Service (the Small Supplicatory Canon to the Theotokos):

 

With many temptations surrounding me,

Searching for salvation,

I have hastened unto you;

O Mother of the Word, and ever-Virgin,

From all distresses and dangers deliver me.

 

Assaults of the passions have shaken me,

My soul to its limits has been filled with much despair;Next >

Bring peace, O Maiden, in the calmness of your own Son and your God, all-blameless One.

 

To God and the Savior you’ve given birth;

I ask you, O Virgin,

From the dangers deliver me;

For now I run to you for refuge,

With both my soul and my reasoning.

 

Special Prayer Requests:  We pray for mercy, life, peace, and health for His Grace Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, Steve Sarris, 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, Despina Xynidis, George P. Nichols, JoAnne Long, our parish and missionary families, and catechumens preparing for Illumination.   

 

Outreach Update: Dick Billeter dickbilleter@yahoo.com  Praying that all of our students have a wonderful return to school!

School Supplies for Needy:

A blessed thank you for all the fantastic school supplies we received and donated early last week -- just in time for the new school year.

St. Francis House Volunteers Still Needed Monday, August 13th: 

If you're able to help next Monday for our dinner, please let me know. We don't have anyone just yet signed up. Also, thanks for all the clothing and food we received for the residents!

Visit us anytime at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/holytrinityoutreach

 

Philoptochos:

  • August 15th: 

The The Holy Trinity St. Augustine Chapter of the National Philoptochos Society is named for the Dormition of the Theotokos, Η Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου [Kimisis Tis Theotokou] in Greek, and celebrates its Nameday August 15th.  This is one of the major feast days in the church calendar, and all are encouraged to attend Orthros at 9 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in celebration.  

  • August 19th:  

Our Philoptochos will be offering a Dormition of the Theotokos brunch following Divine Liturgy.  All are welcome, and we request only a good will donation to support Philoptochos outreach efforts.

 

August 18th Parish Panagyri Greek Summer Night 2018 :  Reserve your place for Greek Summer Night Paniyiri, at the Parish Hall, Saturday, August 18.  Space is limited; please call Andy at 904-823-8882 or email ajlekos@att.net for tickets.  Join us for fun, fellowship and family; enjoy Greek food, music and dance. Tickets, $20 per person, $15 per children 12 & under, and reserved seating available (for tables of 8). Proceeds benefit our Holy Trinity Church.

 

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 19th 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!

 

September 9th Sunday School Begins:  Please fill out the Sunday School registration form in the Narthex and return to either Carman or Pres Renee.

 

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

  • August 12         Toula Zotos, Vassi Kahiotis
  • August 19         Gail Jones, Kristina Wilkes
  • August 26         Monthly Potluck

 

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. 

 

Wild Fires in Greece: The deadly wild fires in Greece have created widespread devastation, devouring homes and seaside villages, including the Lyrio Orphanage boys' dormitory, the nuns' accommodations, and damaging the school classrooms and smaller buildings used for storage.  Our brothers and sister in Greece need our love and support at this time.  The National Philoptochos has established a humanitarian relief fund.  Donations can be sent to the “2018 Fires in Greece Fund” at the National Philoptochos Society, 126 East 37th Street, New York, NY 10016 or donations can be made online at http://bit.ly/1MpMsF3, and select “2018 Fires in Greece Fund.”

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Greek Summer Night

PANIYIRA

Saturday, August 18, 2018

6 p.m. Cocktails

7 p.m. Dinner

8-11 p.m. Dancing

FUN, FELLOWSHIP & FAMILY

At the Holy Trinity Parish Hall - 2940 C.R. 214, St. Augustine, FL

$20 donation per person

$15 per children 12 & under

Reerved seating:  $180/table (table of 8 with wine)

Celebrating the Dormition of the Theotokos - Honoring our Ladies Philoptochos  Society

All proceeds to benefit the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

For reservations, call Andy Lekos at 904.823.8882 or ajlekos@att.net

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