February 10
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-02-10
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:
- 2019-02-17
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-03
- Publish Date:
- 2019-01-27
- Publish Date:
- 2019-01-20
- Publish Date:
- 2019-01-13
- Publish Date:
- 2019-01-06
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 Hieromartyr Haralambos in the 4th Tone
A pillar unshakable are you in Christ's holy Church, and, as your own name denotes, an ever radiant lamp, all-blessed Haralambos, shining throughout the whole world by your feats as a martyr, driving away the darkness of the worship of idols. With confidence, therefore, pray to Christ, entreating Him to save our souls.’
Ὡς στῦλος ἀκλόνητος, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας Χριστοῦ, καὶ λύχνος ἀείφωτος τῆς οἰκουμένης σοφέ, ἐδείχθης Χαράλαμπες, ἔλαμψας ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ, διὰ τοῦ μαρτυρίου, ἔλυσας τῶν εἰδώλων, τὴν σκοτόμαιναν μάκαρ· διὸ ἐν παῤῥησίᾳ Χριστῷ, πρέσβευε σωθῆναι ἠμας.
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
February 10
Sunday of the Canaanite
February 10
Hieromartyr Haralambos
This Saint was a priest of the Christians in Magnesia, the foremost city of Thessaly, in the diocese having the same name. He contested during the reign of Alexander Severus (222-235), when Lucian was Proconsul of Magnesia. At the time of his martyrdom the Saint was 103 years of age.
St. Haralampus is commemorated on February 10th, with the exception when this date falls on the Saturday of the Souls preceding Lent or on Clean Monday (the first day of Lent), in which case the feast is celebrated on February 9th.
February 10
Porphyrios & Baptos the Monk-martyrs
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10.
Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.
Gospel Reading
Sunday of the Canaanite
The Reading is from Matthew 15:21-28
At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.
Parish News
A Word from Fr. John:
On prayer and the presence of God – an excerpt from Matthew the Poor (also known as Father Matta El-Meskeen), Orthodox Prayer Life. Do note that for us who live in non-monastic society, we need to avail ourselves of God’s presence in our brothers and sisters (monks do as well, anyway). In other words, in addition to one-on-one prayer with our Lord, we desperately need to cultivate true Christian fellowship. Nevertheless...
“It is said, ‘Not everything one desires one attains.’ However, I have attained all that my soul yearns for by winning such a thoroughgoing solitude with God....
Whenever physical hunger turned cruel against me, I found my gratification in prayer. Whenever the biting cold of winter was unkind to me, I found my warmth in prayer. Whenever people were harsh to me... I found my comfort in prayer. In short, prayer became my food and my drink, my outfit and my armor, whether by night or by day....
What the heart hears, time can never erase.”
Special Prayer Requests: For His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios, and all who are visiting this weekend, and for their safe returns home. 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.
In Times of Need:When challenging times come upon us and especially in times of illness, hospitalization, emergency, or loneliness, ask for intercession and visitation. Please be sure to call and notify Father John through the church office, ore--mail prayer requests and updates to holy3goc@gmail.com. The 24-hour emergency phone number is: (602) 617-2467.
Hostess Schedule:Carman Gaetanos (904) 540-0367 or carmgaet@gmail.com
- Today, February 10th Philopthochos is hosting as a welcome to Metropolitan Alexios &
esteemed guests for theSt. Photios Pilgrimage
- 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.
- Sacrificial Offerings - Weekly Offering:
- February 3rd - Candles $187; Tray $91; Stewardship $2306
Iconography Committee Update: As announced with great joy last Sunday, we are ready to go forward with iconography of the Pantocrator and Prophets in the dome of our church. Hopefully it will be completed before Pascha. As a parish family, we are grateful for the generous contributions and prayers that made this possible. The next phase of the Iconography Project will include Evangelists on the pendentives and medallions of the Apostles on the band below the dome; examples are displayed on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.
Buy-a-Brick:We are ready to order bricks for the walkway! Church exterior is beautiful after the recent power washing. The area around the commemorative brick walkway was cleaned, and we are ready to order more bricks.
We will be ordering the bricks at the end of February. If you cannot find a brick that you previously ordered, or if you know a guy” (or a gal) who can lay bricks or tiles, please contact the office at 904.829.0504, or Holy3GOC@gamill.com, or contact Carmela at ctardo@bellsouth.net.
Prices have not changed: $100 for an engraved 4”x8” brick, and $250 for an engraved 8”x8” brick. Order forms are on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall, in the narthex, and on our website.
Stewardship and the Vision of our parish:
- Our formal vision -
"To foster an Orthodox Christian environment that encourages parishioner engagement, to increase public awareness of our faith and of our parish as a spiritual home, and to nurture and grow our stewardship commitments."
- To be stewards of the Gospel, we need to be stewards of our parish. This requires the vision and inspiration to see the parish not as it is but as it could be. We are called to offer ourselves and our treasure to make our local church all that it can be. Please ensure that you are part of the vision and planning process of our parish by submitting a stewardship commitment card.
St. Photios Shrine Essay Contest Winner; Noah Hays:Congratulations to Noah on placing first in this year’s Shrine Essay Contest!
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
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.
Sunday School Update: The Sunday School Fundraiser Breakfast previously scheduled for today, 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.
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 5th - 7th: 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.