February 03
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-02-03
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:
- 2019-01-27
- Publish Date:
- 2019-01-20
- Publish Date:
- 2019-01-13
- Publish Date:
- 2019-01-06
- Publish Date:
- 2018-12-30
- Publish Date:
- 2018-12-23
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 3rd Tone
Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. He trampled death under foot by means of death; and He became the firstborn from the dead. From the maw of Hades He delivered us; and He granted the world His great mercy.
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.
Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation in the 1st Tone
Lady full of grace, rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, for Christ our God, the Sun of righteousness has risen from you and He illumined those in darkness. And you, righteous Elder, be glad in heart, receiving in your embraces the One who liberates our souls and bestows on us the Resurrection.
Χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη Θεοτόκε Παρθένε· ἐκ σοῦ γὰρ ἀνέτειλεν ὁ Ἥλιος τῆς δικαιοσύνης, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, φωτίζων τοὺς ἐν σκότει. Εὐφραίνου καὶ σὺ Πρεσβύτα δίκαιε, δεξάμενος ἐν ἀγκάλαις τὸν ἐλευθερωτὴν τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν, χαριζόμενον ἡμῖν καὶ τὴν Ἀνάστασιν.
Seasonal Kontakion in the 1st Tone
You sanctified the virginal womb by Your birth, O Lord, and blessed the hands of Symeon fittingly, O Christ God; and even now You came and saved us. Now, give peace to our Nation in time of war, and empower our Leaders, so loved by You, the only one who loves humanity.
Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῷ τόκῳ σου, καὶ χεῖρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νῦν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος.
Saints and Feasts
February 03
The Synaxis of the Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-Receiver and the Holy Prophetess Anna
Yesterday we celebrated the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple; today we honor the righteous Elder Symeon and Prophetess Anna, who prophesied concerning Him by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and were the first in Jerusalem to receive Him as the Messiah.
February 03
Stamatios, John, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Spetses
February 03
Nicholas, Archbishop & Enlightener of Japan
February 03
Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
February 03
Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos
February 03
Werburga
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. 3rd Tone. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10.
Brethren, working together with him, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, "At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation." Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in any one's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
Gospel Reading
16th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 25:14-30
The Lord said this parable: "A man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them; and he made five talents more. So also, he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.' And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.' He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not winnow; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather where I have not winnowed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to every one who has will more be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth." As he said these things he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Parish News
Special Prayer Requests: We pray for mercy, life, peace, and healing for His Grace Bishop Dimitrios, 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.
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
- Today Outreach SOUPER BOWL OF CARING - Join us today after Liturgy today.
- February 10th Philopthochos is hosting as a welcome to Metropolitan Alexios & esteemed guests for the
St. Photios weekend.
- February 17th Faye Peterson; Constandina/Marissa; Joan Manias
- February 24th Last Sunday Potluck
Parish Council Announcements:
- The 2019 Parish Council Election was held on Sunday, January 20th. Congratulations to the 5 candidates elected to the Parish Council: Nicola Lykam, Chris Burke, Mikae Gaetanos, Carmela Tardo, and Gary Peterson. We congratulate all candidates and now await Ratification by The Metropolis.
- Volunteers Welcome for Church Cleaning Detail – Wednesday evening, February 6th at 6:00 PM (simultaneously & conveniently scheduled alongside the GOYA Meeting if you have Teenagers) -- Feel free to pop in & out until 8:30PM, bring your favorite supplies: dusters, cleaners (mild / no fragrance preferred), detail tools, etc., as we will prayerfully work in the Chapel and Narthex, and take careful focus while cleaning the interior windows and doors, countertops, cracks & cervices.
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.
Full Schedul of the 37th 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 6th at 9:00 AM …Feast Day Orthros and Divine Liturgy
- Saturday, February 9th at 5:30 PM …… Great Vespers followed by Dinner with St. Photios Trustees
- Sunday, February 10th at 1:00 PM …….37th Anniversary Pilgrimage Banquet with Keynote Speaker,Doctor Tom Papademetriou, Stockton University
Sunday School Update: The Sunday School Fundraiser Breakfast previously scheduled for February 10th is being postponed due to a scheduling conflict. We are working on a new date and will inform you as soon as one is scheduled.
The younger class, taught by Lisa Colburn and Evangelia Brati, using the workbook Together With God, is learning about the Divine Liturgy. Their areas of focus are the litany of prayers when we pray for everybody and everything, hearing God’s Word in the Gospel, our gift of prosphora and receiving Holy Communion. From Zacchaeus Sunday last week, we now will take focus through the Parable of the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican as we prepare for Great Lent.
Thank You: Joshua Gaetanos and family wish to thank everyone for their support of his upcoming mission trip and the recent fundraiser breakfast hosted by our family. We are truly thankful for everyone's support, and Joshua looks forward to sharing his experiences from Belize with everyone upon his return. Thank you, Holy Trinity family!
Philoptochos 12th Annual Fashion Show - Saturday, February 23rd: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 donate 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!
Y.E.S. Weekend – April 3-5: St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Jacksonville will be hosting Y.E.S. (Youth Equipped to Serve) for teens. The youth program of FOCUS North America will be based at the church and travel around Jacksonville doing good works of service and love. Registration is at www.yesnorthamerica.org with a gift of $175 per person which covers all trip expenses. If you have questions, please contact Larissa Hatch or Rob Neda at: larissahatch07@gmail.com or robertneda@gmail.com.
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 and Margo Kelley.