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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-09-16
Bulletin Contents
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 Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the 1st Tone

Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth. Σῶσον, Κύριε, τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοῖς βασιλεῦσι κατὰ βαρβάρων δωρούμενος, καὶ τὸ σὸν φυλάττων διὰ τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου πολίτευμα.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Euphemia in the 3rd Tone

To the Orthodox you brought elation, the unorthodox, humiliation, O Euphemia, the beautiful virgin of Christ. For what the Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Synod decreed well as dogma you ratified. Pray to Christ our God, O glorious Martyr, fervently, entreating Him to grant us His great mercy. Λίαν εὔφρανας τοὺς ὀρθοδόξους, καὶ κατῄσχυνας τοὺς κακοδόξους, Εὐφημία Χριστοῦ καλλιπάρθενε· τῆς γὰρ Τετάρτης Συνόδου ἐκύρωσας, ἃ οἱ Πατέρες καλῶς ἐδογμάτισαν, Μάρτυς ἔνδοξε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Tone

You who were lifted on the cross voluntarily, O Christ our God, bestow Your tender compassions upon Your new community to which You gave Your name. Cause our faithful emperors to be glad in Your power, granting them the victories against their adversaries. And for an ally, Lord, may they have You, peace as their armor, the trophy invincible. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ ἑκουσίως, τῇ ἐπωνύμῳ σου καινῇ πολιτείᾳ τοὺς οἰκτιρμούς σου δώρησαι, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός· εὔφρανον ἐν τῇ δυνάμει σου τοὺς πιστοὺς βασιλεῖς ἡμῶν, νίκας χορηγῶν αὐτοῖς κατὰ τῶν πολεμίων· τὴν συμμαχίαν ἔχοιεν τὴν σήν, ὅπλον εἰρήνης, ἀήττητον τρόπαιον.
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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
September 16

Melitina the Martyr

Exaltation
September 16

Afterfeast of the Holy Cross

Allsaint
September 16

Ninian the Enlightener of Scotland

Saint Ninian was born in Cumberland in Britain around the year 360, about a half century after the Emperor Constantius Chlorus died in the British city of York, and his son Constantine, who was with him when he died, was proclaimed Emperor. Ninian was born of Christian parents of noble lineage, at a time when paganism was still strong in his native land. As a young man he went to Rome, where he spent many years in study and ascetical struggles. At Rome, Saint Ninian was consecrated some time after the death of Pope Damasus in 384, and was sent back to his native island about the end of the fourth century. On his return journey, it is likely that he passed through Tours and met Saint Martin; what is certain is that many churches and cells associated with Saint Ninian, including his own cathedral in Whithorn, were named in honour of Saint Martin. When Saint Ninian returned to Cumberland, he established monasteries that fostered both the life of prayer and missionary labours. By his preaching, his godly life, and his miracles, he ministered to his own countrymen, the Britons, and also converted many of the pagan Picts, who inhabited the northern regions (in today's Scotland). He reposed in peace at his see of Whithorn in Galloway in 432.
Exaltation
September 16

Sunday after Holy Cross

Euthemia
September 16

Euphemia the Great Martyr

Saint Euphemia was from Chalcedon and lived in virginity. According to some, she suffered martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian, in 303; according to others, in 307. Her sacred relics are preserved in the Patriarchate in Constantinople.

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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 Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Gospel Reading

Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Parish News

A Word from Fr. John:

Concerning the Cross:

 

“Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the holy Lord Jesus, the only sinless one. Your Cross, O Christ, we venerate, and your holy Resurrection we praise and glorify…. Come, all faithful, let us venerate the holy Resurrection of Christ; for behold, through the Cross joy has come to the whole world!... for having endured the Cross for us, He destroyed death by death.”

 

                        – Resurrection Hymn

 

Some “homework” – look these Scriptures up and prayerfully ponder them during this season of the Cross:

 

  • Saturday before the Exaltation of the Cross: I Corinthians 2:6-9; Matthew 10:37-11:1
  • Sunday before… : Galatians 6:11-18; John 3:13-17
  • Evening before… : Exodus 15:22-17; Proverbs 3:11-18; Isaiah 60:11-16
  • The day of the feast: John 12:28-36 (Orthros/Matins); I Corinthians 1:18-24; John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35
  • Saturday after… : I Corinthians 1:26-29; John 8:21-30
  • Sunday after… (today!): Galatians 2:16-20; Mark 8:34-19:1

 

Special Prayer Requests: We pray for mercy, life, peace, and healing of Jim Manos (at Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehab Center), Chresanthe Lemieux, Jane Anderson, Betty & Fred Day, Despina Xynidis, George P. Nichols, JoAnne Long, our parish, those we serve, and our two missionary families: Dn. Stephanos, Dka. Alexandria & Moses Ritsi serving Albania; and Michael Lisa & Liam Colburn serving translators worldwide.

Continue to keep Father Michael and Khouria Denise Byars and family in your prayers, as they lost their house, several pets, and all belongings due to fire. Join the parishioners of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Ormond Beach in offering a gift to the relief fund accessible through their website: https://www.holycrossoc.org/.

 

Upcoming Memorials:  September 23rd – Steve Sarris 40 day memorial; September 30th- Grace Sarris one year memorial and Minas A. Sarris five years memorial; November 18th – Katherine Gaetanos 15 year memorial.

 

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

  • Today, September 16    
    • Faye Peterson; Constandina/Marissa
  • September 23               
    • Eugenia Charoni; Joan Manias
  • September 30               
    • Monthly Potluck

 

Philoptochos Meetings:

  • Sunday, September 30
  • Sunday, October 28

 

Weekly Offering: You can decide how much to contribute in support of this church’s ministry. Your gift goes to ensuring that our church is open and accessible to all who seek her comfort. These donations are very important to the vitality of our parish. Your offering can be made at the collection basket as you exit the service.


Treasurers Report -

Income Statement (Jan - Jul 2018)

                           Actual                                   Budget (YTD)

Revenues:        $104.376                                $110,726

Expenses:        $126,214                                $128,309

Rev over Exp:  ($22,636)                                ($17,583)

 

Balance of Accounts (Jul 2018)

Operating Account:                                         $16,573.42     

Mortgage Account:                                           $8,049.41

 

Mortgage Balance:           $1,337,012.55

 

Reserves:

Clergy reserve fund:              $18,500.00

Maintenance reserve:            $37,884.00

Iconography:                        $22,603.97

Mortgage refinance:             $353,301.27



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 just in time for the new school year.  Visit us anytime at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/holytrinityoutreach,

 

Greek Dance Practice: Children in grades VPK-8th are welcome to join as we prepare for the Greek Festival. Practices will be held on Friday evenings 5:30pm-6:30pm and started on 8/31. These will be every week until 10/5 (a total of 6 practices). If you are interested in committing to these practices and performing with the dance group, please contact Angela Lekos (angelmou1@att.net).

 

The New Panagia Chapel to receive the Miraculous Panagia Vimatarissa Icon September 29th:

Join in procession of the miraculous icon into the new Panagia Chapel at the Diakonia Center, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta with the monks of Vatopaidi on Mount Athos, and clergy of the Metropolis of Atlanta. All will venerate the miraculous icon of our Lady, offer glory to our God and Creator, and thank those who made this day possible while enjoying the fellowship of our Metropolis of Atlanta family. Please RSVP by calling Ethel Gjerde 404-634-9345.  Parishioners are welcome to secure a seat aboard the bus, as St. Demetrios in Daytona is sponsoring a two-day pilgrimage package (see flyers in the hall or Margo Kelley for details).

 

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                                           

Greek Dance             

Iconography/Beautification/Consecration

Religious Education               

And More…

 

Bulletin Submission:Please submit your articles weekly by Wednesday, or at the latest, Thursday. Please note that all submissions will be reviewed and edited by Father John.

 

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