November 04
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-11-04
Bulletin Contents
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (904)-829-0504
- Fax:
- (904)829-0507
- Email:
- HOLY3GOC@gmail.com
- Street Address:
- 2940 CR-214
- St. Augustine, FL 32084-2718
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Sunday Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. John Hays, Interim Priest
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2018-11-11
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-28
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-21
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-14
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-07
- Publish Date:
- 2018-09-30
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Tone
When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin,and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You.
Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι
Apolytikion for Joannicius 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 Ioannikios, 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, Ἰωαννίκιε 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.
Saints and Feasts
November 04
George Karslidis of Pontos
November 04
Emperor John Batatze, the Merciful
November 04
Joannicius the Great
Saint Joannicius was born in Bithynia about the year 740. His father was named Myritrikes and his mother Anastaso When he had reached maturity, he excelled in soldiery and was counted worthy of royal honours for his bravery. He had been brought up an iconoclast, but while yet a soldier, he was converted to Orthodoxy by a certain holy elder. He later forsook all things and departed for Mount Olympus, where he spent the remainder of his life in asceticism. Becoming great in virtue, he reposed in the Lord in the year 834, having lived some ninety-four years. To this Saint is ascribed the brief prayer, "My hope is the Father . . . ."
November 04
The Holy Hieromartyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and Hermias the Presbyter
The holy Martyrs Nikandros and Hermias were ordained by the holy Apostle Titus. When they had drawn many to the Faith of Christ, they were accused to Libanius, the Count of the city of Myra, where, after suffering many torments, they were enclosed in a tomb alive, and thus surrendered their spirits into the hands of God.
November 04
Porphyrios the Mime
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Plagal 2nd Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10.
Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Gospel Reading
5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31
The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
Parish News
A Word from Fr. John:
About iconography…
Traditional prayer said by an iconographer before beginning work:
“O Divine Master of all that exists, enlighten and direct the soul, the heart, and the mind of your servant. Guide my hands so that I may portray worthily and perfectly your Image, and that of your holy Mother and of all the Saints, for the glory, the joy, and the beautification of your Holy Church. Amen.”
And this, from The Icon: Window on the Kingdom, by Michel Quenot:
“Restricting the icon to a mere object of art would deprive it of its principal role. ‘Theology in imagery,’ the icon expresses through colors what the Gospel proclaims in words. Consequently, the icon is one of the aspects of divine revelation and of our communion with God. The Orthodox faithful assembled in church for a liturgy establish contact with the Heavenly Church by the intermediary of their icons and liturgical prayers.”
From the same author, The Resurrection and the Icon:
“Religious paintings and icons belong to different worlds…. The one [the world of “religious paintings”] plays on the emotions, on the ephemeral, on pure humanism. It is the representation of a material world in which the angels themselves are carnal, subject to passion. The other [the world of Orthodox icons] bursts out of the closed structures of the fallen world through a revelation of the supreme reality, through the uninterrupted flow of praise and the proclamation of faith.”
Special Prayer Requests: We pray for mercy, life, peace, and healing for Jim Manos (please visit at Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehab Center), Chresanthe Lemieux, Jane Anderson, Betty & Fred Day, Despina Xynidis, George P. Nichols, 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, November 4th Kristina Wilkes, Lisa Colburn
- November 11th Angela Lekos, Vassi Laliotis
- November 18th Carman Gaetanos, Penny Angelus
- November 25th MONTHLY POTLUCK (Thanksgiving Leftovers)
Parish Council Announcements:
- FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Sunday, December 2nd after Divine Services
- 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 28th: Candles $114; Tray $81; Stewardship $1510
- Our current Mortgage Balance is UNDER a Million! Specifically it's $988,892.28 This really is a moment to celebrate, cherish, & reflect on in the history of this beautiful Parish. God Bless Our Hands! Nicola Lykam, Parish Treasurer
- 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.
- EXTENSION GRANTED for Ministry Reports! Due no later than November 12th: 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
Outreach Update: Visit us anytime at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/holytrinityoutreach.
Greek Festival Giving in Support of Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts through IOCC: $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). We can still match this 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: This will be the last Sunday that items will be displayed for sale, though they can be requested if still available. The best deal is dolmathes: $20 for a half pan, great for both small and large meals! There are no pastries available -- we happily sold out at the festival!
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.