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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-10-07
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Parish News
Allsaint
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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 Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in the 4th Tone

Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, dashing the demons' powerless displays of defiance. O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls. Οἱ Μάρτυρές σου Κύριε, ἐν τῇ ἀθλήσει αὐτῶν, στεφάνους ἐκομίσαντο τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἐκ σοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν· σχόντες γὰρ τὴν ἰσχύν σου, τοὺς τυράννους καθεῖλον, ἔθραυσαν καὶ δαιμόνων, τὰ ἀνίσχυρα θράση. Αὐτῶν ταῖς ἱκεσίαις, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

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

Allsaint
October 07

Julian the Presbyter & Caesarius the Deacon

Jonahmanchuria
October 07

Jonah of Manchuria

Allsaint
October 07

John the Hermit of Crete

Nainwidow
October 07

3rd Sunday of Luke

Sergiusbaccos
October 07

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria

These holy Martyrs were Romans of high rank in the service of the Emperor Maximian, to whom it was reported that they did not take part in the festivals of the idols. When he called them into his presence, they confessed their Faith in the one God. He had them arrayed in women's clothes and paraded through the streets in mockery. They were afterwards scourged, from which Saint Bacchus died. This was about the year 296. Saint Sergius was then taken to Resapha in Syria, where he was tortured and beheaded. His tomb in Resapha became a very famous shrine, to which pilgrims came from as far away as Western Europe; Resapha was later renamed Sergiopolis in his honour.

Allsaint
October 07

Polychronios the Martyr

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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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"

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Parish News

A Word from Fr. John:

Got Stewardship?

 

Maybe It’s Not Quite What You Thought It Was…

 

“Good stewardship shapes the proper life of a Christian in the Church. It allows the Christian to stand before the Holy Trinity in a state of profound gratitude. Good stewardship also shapes the proper relationship between a Christian and his or her possessions. In the practice of good stewardship the Christian is freed from debilitating fear of insufficiency and the avariciousness that results from feeling

deprived. The joyful freedom of life in expanding, unending abundance is the gift of God to the good steward.

 

Corporate good stewardship in a parish improves the quality of spiritual life for the community [Sounds good to me! – Fr. John]. It allows the parish to fulfill its mission in fidelity to the gospel….”

 

            – from Good and Faithful Servant: Stewardship in the Orthodox Church by Anthony Scott

 

Special Prayer Requests: We pray for mercy, life, peace, and healing of Sherry, Mary, Jim Manos (please visit 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.

 

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

  • Today                           Gail Jones and Penny Angelus  
  • October 14th                  GREEK FESTIVAL
  • October 21st                  Pres Renee Ritsi and Evangelia Brati
  • October 28th                  MONTHLY POTLUCK

 

Philoptochos Meetings:

  • Sunday, October 28th

 

Parish Council Announcements:

  • Next Meeting: Monday, October 15th at 6:30 PM
  • Fall General Assembly: Sunday, November 4th after Divine Services
  • Ministry Reports Due by October 15th: All ministry, group, and committee leaders are asked to submit reports and schedules of activities in preparation for the General Assembly.  Please submit all items to Nelda in the Church Office via e-mail, holy3goc@gmail.com, no later than October 15th.
  • Weekly Offering: Offer as generously as you are able in support church ministries.   Your gift ensures 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 weekly offerings can be made at the collection basket as you exit the service.
  • Treasurers Report:

Income Statement (Jan - Aug 2018)

                            Actual       Budget (YTD)

Revenues:          $122,372      $126,544

Expenses:           $133,074      $146,639

Rev over Exp:    ($10,702)       ($20,095)

 

○       Balance of Accounts (Aug 2018)

Operating Account:                 $11,746.68     

Mortgage Account:                    $8,384.54

 

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

 

Tzatziki, T-Shirts, and Teamwork:  Tzatziki will be made this Sunday after liturgy -- not Friday as originally posted.

  • Also this Sunday, t-shirts and parking passes will be distributed to those who have signed up to help at the festival.  If you are bringing a family member or other guest to work a booth, please give their names to Dick Billeter and let us know what size t-shirt is needed.
  • Last but not least, it's time to roll up our sleeves and take the steps necessary to get the field ready for the festival!

Tuesday, 10/9 - 5 p.m. load rental truck at church

Thursday, 10/11 - 10 a.m. bring your truck or van to church to load and deliver goods to Francis Field

 

Our 21stAnnual Greek Festival is October 12th, 13th, and 14th:This year there will be daily specials for our guests, and extended outreach efforts to encourage festival goers to visit our church. In preparation for this important event, please see the attached food preparation schedule, sign up for the event itself, and reach out to family and friends.

  • Add your name to the Volunteer listings on the bulletin board at church
  • Or, fill out a FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER FORM online:  http://stauggreekfest.com/volunteers/
  • Invite your family & friends to get involved and stay informed about the festival by visiting  http://stauggreekfest.com.  
  • Grab some flyers and post them at businesses, on community bulletin boards & in work break rooms, and social media users share your Festival FaceBook posts with your family and friends!  (Colored flyers are available at church.)

Working together we will have another successful year!

 

“The Planner” 2018-2019 Ecclesiastical Calendar Available through the Bookstore for $12: The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has released this year’s edition of a valuable annual resource: “The Planner.”  This year’s theme is Bless God in the Churches,offering a glimpse and emphasizing the important role our churches have in our faith and in our lives.  This 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inch, spiral-bound monthly calendar from September to August includes insightful messages & resources, morning & evening prayers, monthly calendars, and open-spread weekly views including daily readings, feasts, national holidays, indicators for fasting, and remembrance of important occasions affecting our corporate life. The Planner is made for use by all ages.  Download the digital version and other great resources at https://www.goarch.org/products/downloads.

 

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

 

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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