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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-09-29
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Parish News
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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

Contact Information

Ms. Nelda Hann


holy3goc@gmail.com | 9048290504

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 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 Cyriacus the Anchorite in the 1st Tone

As a citizen of the desert and an angel incarnate * and a wonder-worker you shone forth, O Kyriacos, our God-bearing father. * Since you received the spiritual gifts * by fasting and vigilance and prayer, * you can cure those who are ailing and heal the souls * of those who run to you with faith. * Glory to Him who gave His might to you; * glory to Him who placed a crown on you; * glory to Him who operates through you, providing cures to all. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης καὶ ἐν σώματι ἄγγελος καὶ θαυματουργὸς ἀνεδείχθης θεοφόρε πατὴρ ἡμῶν Κυριακέ· νηστείᾳ, ἀγρυπνίᾳ, προσευχῇ, οὐράνια χαρίσματα λαβών· θεραπεύεις τοὺς νοσοῦντας καὶ τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν πίστει προστρεχόντων σοι. Δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν, δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι διὰ σοῦ πᾶσιν ἰάματα.

Apolytikion for the Church in the 1st Tone

8th Tone

Blessed are You, O Christ our God; You made wise men of poor fishermen by sending down upon them Your Holy Spirit, and through them You caught the whole world, O Lover of mankind, glory to You.

Εύλογητός εἶ Χριστὲ ὁ Θεος ἡμῶν ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἁναδείξας καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον καὶ δι᾽ αὐτῶν τῆν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα Σοι.

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
September 29

Dionysios I, Patriarch of Constantinople

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September 29

Cyriacus the Hermit of Palestine

This Saint was born in Corinth in 448. He went to Palestine to the Lavra of Euthymius the Great, but because of his youth was sent by Saint Euthymius to Saint Gerasimus; after the death of Saint Gerasimus he returned to the Lavra of Saint Euthymius. Later he took on a more rigorous life of asceticism in the wilderness of Natoufa, where there was nothing to eat except the exceedingly bitter wild herb called squills, which, however, through his prayers, God made sweet for him and his disciple. He lived 107 years and reposed in the year 555.

Allsaint
September 29

Theophanes the Merciful of Gaza

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September 29

2nd Sunday of Luke

Allsaint
September 29

Martyr Petronius

Allsaint
September 29

Malachi the New Righteous Martyr of Lindos

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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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

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Parish News

Special Prayer Requests: 

We pray for mercy, life, peace, and healing of all parishioners, and especially His Grace Bishop

Dimitrios of Xanthos as he recovers from foot surgery, Augustina, Margaret, James, Kyriake, Ingrid (Evangelia) Fotianos, Irene Hastalis, Jim Manos, Chresanthe Lemieux, Jane Anderson, Betty & Fred Day, Despina Xynidis, and Nicola Lykam’s father-in-law and mother-in-law with health issues.  Pray for the start of Sunday School and all efforts of our teachers, students, and families, for the Adult Bible Study, and the continued growth and edification of the parish family ministries, and for the Colburn and Ritsi missionary families.

 

Iconography installation is Completed! 

The iconography for the Pantocrator and Prophets is now complete – by the grace of God and through the efforts of the iconography committee and our iconographer. Glory to God! Accordingly, our services will take place as usual, in the narthex, nave, and sanctuary proper, and not in the fellowship hall.

 

Hostess Schedule:  

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

  • September 29th                   
    • Last Sunday Potluck (40 Day Memorial for George Nichols - Koliva prepared by Angela Lekos)

     

Koliva for Memorial Services:  

Koliva is prepared by the families or by HTGOC volunteers.  Due to the labor involved and cost of materials, there is a charge of $100 for preparing the Koliva.  Frequent volunteers include Faye Peterson, pete9839@comcast.net and Angela Lekos, angelmou1@att.net.

 

Sunday School News: 

Middle level Sunday School class:  Three teachers share the classroom for grades 1st to 6th, Carman Gaetanos, Kristina Wilkes and Presvytera Renee. They will use curriculum from the OCEC, (Orthodox Education Commission) which provides resources to meet the educational needs of all Orthodox Churches.  Bring your kids!  

 

Orthodox 2019-2010 Planner Now Available: 

The new ecclesiastical planner is available at OrthodoxMarketplace.com in both printed (#CR150-19) and digital versions.

  • The 2019–20 edition of The Planner features flowers, plants and trees mentioned in the Bible. It follows the Ecclesiastical (Church) year beginning in September and ending in August. The Planner helps you keep a daily focus on Christ with fast days, prayers, saints of the day, and inspiration from Scripture.  "The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it” (Psalm 24:1),  
  • 176 pages, spiral-bound, 5.5' x 8.5", $14.95.  A digital version is also available at  https://www.goarch.org/chapel/planner 

 

Adult Bible Study:  

The adult Bible study on the Gospel of John meets in the classroom opposite the men’s room. The class starts 15 minutes after the start of coffee hour, and is led by Michael Colburn. We are using the epic 2003 movie “The Gospel of John” directed by Philip Seville. This movie uses the text of the Gospel of John from the Good News Bible verbatim—no extra words added and none left out. This Sunday we are studying John 1.13-18. Next week will be John 1.19-28. The syllabus and study questions for each week are available at https://thecolburns.us/classes/john. Also check there for any last minute announcements about the class.

 

Save the Date!  Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 22nd Annual Greek Festival - October 11th -13th

 

Festival Volunteer Sign-Ups:  Find your place among the many opportunities of labor and witness at the Greek Festival!   Volunteer positions are available in 3-hour shifts so that you, your family, and your invited friends can plan to be present throughout the weekend while yet enjoying the Παρέα [Parea gathering of people] at the festival.  Every level of your effort is needful and appreciated, as the Greek Festival remains every Church member’s broadest “greet & meet” in our local community.  Positions are available to adapt to your needed workstyle and abilities. Sign up today to volunteer in the fellowship hall and help balance the workload.  T-shirt distribution next Sunday.  See Dick Billeter or Margo Kelley if you have questions.   

 

Festival Cooking Schedule - We're almost there!

Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped prepare dolmathes, pastitsio and moussaka! 

Help needed to cut the meat for souvlakia on Friday (9/27) - 6:00 p.m.

We do continue into the early evening so please join us​ after work​ is that's more convenient​.

  • Friday, Sept. 27 - skewering. (2:00 to 7:00)
  • Saturday, Sept. 28 - skewering. (2:00 to 7:00)
  • Sunday, Oct. 6th, after church - tzatziki prep.

Please invite your family and friends to join us as well!

 

Youth Safety Compliance: 

All parishioners seeking blessing to participate in Sunday School and Youth events throughout this Ecclesiastical Year are required to complete the registration in order to have access to the needed background check which is facilitated through our Metropolis Youth Office.  Please see all details of the new compliance www.goarch.org/safety and www.goarch.org/youth-safety-compliance, and contact our Parish Youth Safety Compliance Officer, Margo Kelley (htgocpresident@gmail.com or (602) 617-2467) for further details.

 

Youth Dance Group: 

We have been practicing dancing for the Annual Greek Festival.  The purpose of our group is to bring our youth together in a spirit of Christian fellowship and love.  We encourage our families to be active participants in our Orthodox Faith and Church and promote our ethnic culture.

We have only three practices left as follows:

• 9/29:  12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (following Catechism school/end of Liturgy)

• 10/6:  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Staci and Angela 

Opa!

 

Stewardship – A Pattern of Caring:

Giving is a habit that begins with a commitment. Becoming an active steward requires a conscious decision to actively support the needs of the Church. The commitment card we offer to Holy Trinity parish each year encourages us to give regularly. There are extra cards in church, or you can call the church office. 

 

Weekly Offering: 

Sacrificial Offerings - Weekly Offering: Sept 22nd - Candles $113; Tray $124; Stewardship $1050

 

Contributions - Tracking Your Giving:

  • Each time you contribute funds to the parish, the notation on the memo line of your check allows us to identify your intentions:  Stewardship, Candles, Trays, Memorials, etc.  
  • If you are setting up contributions through your bank, please be sure that a specific notation (ex: stewardship) is included for each transaction.
  • For any cash contributions, please use one of the envelopes in the Narthex so that we can add that amount to your record of donations.

 

Wednesday Bulletin Submission:

Please submit your articles weekly by Wednesday if possible. Thank you. 

 

 

 

 

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