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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-10-21
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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


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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 4th Tone

When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world. Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Hilarion the Great in the Plagal 4th Tone

With the rivers of your tears you made the barren desert bloom; and with your sighs from deep within, you made your labors bear their fruits a hundredfold; and you became a star, illuminating the world by your miracles, O Hilarion, our devout father. Intercede with Christ our God, for the salvation of our souls. Ταῖς τῶν δακρύων σου ῥοαῖς, τῆς ἐρήμου τὸ ἄγονον ἐγεώργησας, καὶ τοῖς ἐκ βάθους στεναγμοῖς, εἰς ἑκατὸν τοὺς πόνους ἐκαρποφόρησας, καὶ γέγονας φωστὴρ τῇ οἰκουμένῃ, λάμπων τοῖς θαύμασιν, Ἱλαρίων Πατὴρ ἡμῶν Ὅσιε, πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἠμῶν.

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 21

Righteous Philotheus


Allsaint
October 21

John the New Martyr of Peleponnesos


Gadarene
October 21

6th Sunday of Luke


Allsaint
October 21

Hilarion the Great

This Saint was born at Tabatha, near Gaza in Palestine, of pagan parents. Sent as a young man to Alexandria to be educated, he learned the Christian Faith and was baptized. While in Egypt he heard the fame of Saint Anthony the Great, and upon meeting that truly great man, the Father of monks, Saint Hilarion determined to devote himself also to the ascetical life. He returned to Gaza, when, he gave himself over to extreme fasting and unceasing prayer. Because of the miracles which he soon began to work, he found himself compelled by his growing renown to leave Gaza, to escape from the throngs of people coming to ask his prayers. In his journeys he visited Egypt, and came again with longing to the place where Saint Anthony had lived; but he was not able to remain in any one place for long, since despite all his attempts to conceal himself, the light of the grace that was in him could not be hid. After passing through Egypt and Libya, and sailing to Sicily, he came at last to Cyprus, where he ended the course of his life at the age of eighty, in the year 372.


Christodulos
October 21

Our Righteous Father Christodoulus, the Wonderworker of Patmos


Allsaint
October 21

Martyrs Theodote and Socrates


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Tone. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

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

6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:26-39

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.


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Parish News

A Word from Fr. John:

The Eucharist, Stewardship, the Church, and Christ

“Your own of Your own we offer to You, in all and for all.” – The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

 

That is a model for stewardship!

 

Drawing on and quoting Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas, Aspects of Orthodox Worship:

 

“The parish, in canonical union with the local bishop, is the essential eucharistic cell, without which there is no Church, for the Eucharist constitutes the Church….”

 

The Eucharist:

  • Is at the center of the Church’s life, because “it completes all the other sacraments” – as St. Nicholas Cabasilas teaches;
  • “Recapitulates the entire economy of salvation” – as St. Theodore the Studite affirms;
  • Is the focus and the very content of liturgy and faith – because the Eucharist is truly Christ in our midst.

 

At the Divine Liturgy, we:

  • Confess our common faith;
  • Express our unity in love;
  • Find another life – one that is new, true, and eternal;
  • Receive the seeds of sanctity so we can bear fruit in accordance with these gifts;
  • Experience the transfiguration of our very being by “communicating” in the Lord himself and becoming members of his Body.

 

Special Prayer Requests: We pray for mercy, life, peace, and healing for Sherry, 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.

 

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

  • Speaking the Truth in Love, Thomas Hopko
  • Only the Light Remains, John Papson, editor
  • Raising Lazarus, Stephen Muse, editor
  • Longing for God, John Breck
  • When Paul met Socrates, Ioannis Menounos
  • Wholeness of Faith and Life, Part One, Stanley Harakas
  • Wholeness of Faith and Life, Part Two, Stanley Harakas
  • Toward an American Orthodox Church, A. Bogolepor
  • Orthodox and Wesleyan, S.T. Kimbrough, Jr., editor
  • Foundations of Christian Bioethics, H.T. Engelhardt, Jr.

 

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

  • Today, October 21st      
    • Pres Renee Ritsi and Evangelia Brati
  • October 28th                 
    • MONTHLY POTLUCK

 

Philoptochos Meetings:

  • Sunday, October 28th

 

Parish Council Announcements:

  • FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Sunday, December 2nd after Divine Services
  • EXTENSION GRANTED for Ministry Reports! Due no later than November 12thth:  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
  • 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.
    • October 7thCandles $200; Tray $121; Stewardship $1881
     

 

“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.

 

Greek Festival Giving in Support of Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts through IOCC:

It's not too late to offer support to our fellow Floridians and Georgians devastated by Hurricane Michael.  Let's continue the heartfelt generosity expressed as gates were opened for the 21st Greek Festival last Saturday & Sunday!  $1 of every $5-entry fee was designated directly to hurricane relief through our humanitarian aid agency headquartered in Baltimore, MD, the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC).  Let's match that generosity of our festival-goers who over-filled buckets with cash donations in generous response.  An extra tray will be held at the Narthex door during dismissal from Divine Services and a bucket for donations will be alongside the post-festival sales.  Checks can be made payable to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with the memo marked "Hurricane Michael Relief".  Learn more about IOCC at www.iocc.org

 

Post Greek Festival Sale:  Our annual post festival sale will be held this Sunday. Bring your checkbooks for some great deals!

SPECIAL NOTE -The bottled water left over from the festival has been donated to Communities Helping Communities for hurricane relief.

 

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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