A Word from Fr. John:

Concerning the spirit of Orthodox worship: a few hymns from the Apocalypse of St. John (the Book of Revelation):

And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all round and within, and day and night they never cease to sing,

            “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,

            Who was and is and is to come!”

And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to Him who is seated on the throne, who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who is seated on the throne and worship Him who lives for ever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne, singing,

            “Worthy art Thou, our Lord and God,

            To receive glory and honor and power,

            For Thou didst create all things,

            And by thy will they existed and were created.”                 – 4:8-11

And... the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and with golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints; and they sang a new song, saying,

            “Worthy art Thou to take the scroll and to open its seals,

            For Thou wast slain and by thy blood didst ransom men for God

            From every tribe and tongue and people and nation,

            And hast made them a kingdom and priests to our God,

            And they shall reign on earth.”

... And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all therein, saying,

            “To Him who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb

            Be blessing and honor and glory and might

            For ever and ever!”

And the four living creatures said, ”Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshiped.            – 5:8-10, 13-14

Special Prayer Requests: We pray for mercy, life, peace, and healing for Mike Chelikas, Irene Hastalis, Jim Manos, Chresanthe Lemieux, Jane Anderson, Betty & Fred Day, Despina Xynidis, George P. Nichols, and for their families; for continued growth of the parish family and for those the Lord receives, serves, and sends through her lifesaving ministry. We pray for the prospects traveling to OCMC this week for missionary training and for our two missionary families: Dn. Stephanos, Dka. Alexandria & Moses Ritsi serving Albania; and Michael, Lisa & Liam Colburn serving translators worldwide.  Please also continue praying for new OCMC Missionaries commissioned last week to Guatemala, Thomas & Elizabeth Manuel. May God grant them many years in service to the Mayan Orthodox!

Call and Notify the Church in Times of Need:When challenging times come upon us and especially in times of illness, hospitalization, emergency, and need for intercession, please be sure to call and notify Father John through the church office.  Please e-mail prayer requests and updates to holy3goc@gmail.com. Enter into your phones the 24-hour emergency number on the Church voicemail: (602) 617-2467.

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

• January 27^th          Last Sunday Potluck; 3 year Memorial for Dick Billeter Sr. Faye Peterson will prepare the Koliva.
• February 3^rd          SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
• February 10^th        SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
• February 17^th        Faye Peterson; Constandina/Marissa; Joan Manias
• February 24^th        Last Sunday Potluck

Community News –Poetry Reading by Constantine Santas:

• Poetry Theme: “Nostos” and the Greek Abroad
• When: Today, January 27^th
• Where: Corazon Theater Café, 36 Granada Street, St. Augustine
• Free and Open to the Public

Parish Council Announcements:

• The 2019 Parish Council Election was held on Sunday, January 20^th. Congratulations to the 5 candidates elected to the Parish Council:  Nicola Lykam, Chris Burke, Mikae Gaetanos, Carmela Tardo, Gary Peterson.  We are grateful to all candidates and Election Committee Members!  
  • Sacrificial Offerings - Weekly Offering:
    • January 20^th - Candles $134; Tray $52 Stewardship $118

Buy-a-Brick:  We will be refurbishing our commemorative walkway and invite parishioners and friends to celebrate a special date, commemorate loved ones, honor a family member or friend, or create a special message.

Prices have not changed: $100 for an engraved 4” x 8” paver, and $250 for an engraved 8” x 8” paver, special designs available.  Order forms are available in the Fellowship Hall or on our website. 

If you have questions, or cannot find a brick paver you previously ordered, please contact the office, 904-829-0504 or Holy3GOC@gmail.com.

Stewardship – Growing with Faith:  Giving to the Church is an opportunity to examine our priorities and values.  It is an opportunity to express our thankfulness, to give of ourselves and to grow in grace.  It is an opportunity to participate in the work of God.  Come and see what we can do together with your support!

To those who have already submitted stewardship cards for 2019, thank you!

St. Photios News and Events:Congratulations to Noah Hays on placing first in this year’s Shrine Essay Contest!

AHEPA Chapter 6 and Ted Johnson will be honored at the 37th annual Shrine Feast Day Pilgrimage Banquet. St. Photios Feast Day Banquet tickets are available for $75 and can be reserved by contacting the Shrine at 829-8205. The event begins at 1 pm at the Casa Monica on Sunday, February 10, and the keynote address will be given by Dr. Tom Papdemetriou, godson of Bishop Dimitrios. The title of his talk is “Sacred Shrines in Cappadocia.”  Please see Anthony Megas to support the Chapter 6 fifty-fifty raffle.  One hundred percent of the net proceeds will be donated to the St. Photios shrine.

37^th Anniversary St. Photios Pilgrimage:Mark your calendars and purchase event tickets to partake in the edifying Feastday events at the St. Photios National Shrine, 41 St. George St. in historic St. Augustine:  

• Wednesday, February 6^th at 9:00 AM …Feast Day Orthros and Divine Liturgy
• Saturday, February 9^th at 5:30 PM …… Great Vespers followed by Dinner with St. Photios Trustees
• Sunday, February 10^th at 1:00 PM …….37^th Anniversary Pilgrimage Banquet with Keynote Speaker, Doctor Tom Papademetriou, Stockton University

Outreach Committee:  Mark your calendars for February 3^rd Souper Bowl of Caring 2019 after Liturgy.  Holy Trinity Outreach Committee, Dick Billeter, dickbilleter@yahoo.com   

Sunday School News:  On February 10th, we invite the entire parish to join the Sunday School for our annual Sunday School Fundraiser Breakfast.  The students, teachers and family will cook and serve breakfast and the funds raised will help support this wonderful ministry of the Church. 

Philoptochos 12th Annual Fashion Show - Saturday, February 23^rd:Come and enjoy beautiful fashions, a delicious meal, and lots of door prizes and raffle items!  Partnering with a local retailer - H.W. Davis & Co - this lovely annual event is the primary fundraiser for our Philoptochos chapter and allows us to support a number of national and regional initiatives as well as donating to Alpha Omega Miracle Home as part of our local outreach efforts. Tickets ($30) will be on sale each Sunday after church, or contact Carmela Tardo at 904-471-2490 or ctardo@bellsouth.net.  Please pick up a flyer to share with your friends and neighbors!  

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.