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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-03-03
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Weekly Calendar
Announcements
Saints and Feasts
Metropolis of Detroit
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (615) 333-1047
  • Fax:
  • (615) 331-2027
  • Street Address:

  • 4905 Franklin Pike

  • Nashville, TN 37220

Contact Information

Anna Troussas
Parish Administrator

htgocoffice@gmail.com | 615-333-1047

Services Schedule

Sat. Vespers 5:00 PM

Matins 8:50 AM

Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. * To the robber You opened Paradise. * The lamentation of the myrrhbearing women You transformed, * and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all * that You had risen, O Christ our God, * and granted the world Your great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the First Mode

O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just.

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Grave Tone © Fr. Seraphim Dedes
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the First Tone © Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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    Gospel and Epistle Readings

    Epistle Reading

    Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 146.5;134.3.
    Great is our Lord, and great is his power.
    Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

    The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2.

    Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall.

    Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

    Gospel Reading

    Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
    The Reading is from Matthew 25:31-46

    The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

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    Weekly Calendar

    • Holy Trinity Calendar

      March 3 to March 11, 2019

      Sunday, March 3

      Judgment Sunday - Meatfare Sunday

      8:50AM Matins

      10:00AM Divine Liturgy

      11:15AM Memorial

      11:20AM Forty day blessing

      11:30AM Parish Oratorical Festival

      Tuesday, March 5

      9:00AM Matins

      10:00AM Bible Study

      Wednesday, March 6

      6:00PM Vespers

      6:30PM Bible Study

      6:30PM Choir Practice

      7:30PM Inquirer's Class

      Saturday, March 9

      8:00AM Matins

      8:00AM St. Sampson Clinic

      9:00AM Divine Liturgy

      10:00AM Memorial

      5:00PM Vespers

      Sunday, March 10

      Forgiveness Sunday - Cheesefare Sunday

      8:50AM Matins

      10:00AM Divine Liturgy

      11:30AM Memorial

      1:00PM GOYA - Rock Climbing

      6:00PM Forgiveness Vespers

      7:00PM "Taxis" Class for Readers & Chanters

      Monday, March 11

      Clean Monday - Start of Great Lent

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    Announcements

    Altar Team: Luke

    Parish Council Members on Duty: Jim Gaddis, George Plaster, Bill Phillips & Tim Weeks

    We thank the Moshopoulos family for providing desserts and refreshments for coffee hour today in memory of their loved ones.  May their memories be eternal!

    A new Church communications committee is being organized with a first meeting in the Hospitality Suite after Liturgy today, Sunday, March 3rd.  If you have any experience in media, web design, social media, public relations, marketing, writing, desktop publishing, photography, audio or video production, your skills can serve the Church. Please come and join us. If you are not able to be in attendance, you can contact Tim Weeks at timgweeks@gmail.com.

    Message on Stewardship from Georgette Kennedy - Have you remembered to turn in your Stewardship pledge card?  We have 357 families on the roll at Holy Trinity but have only received 97 Stewardship cards back to date. We have not even hit 50% yet. Please take the time to fill out your card and return to the Church, a parish council member or myself.  We need every family to help us to get to 100% participation.  I know that this family at Holy Trinity can set the bar for all Orthodox communities by hitting that mark!  Take the time to make a pledge.  Every little bit helps us to do great things here at Holy Trinity.  Holy Trinity is truly a special family.  Thank you for your support!

    2019 Festival - The Festival Committee is looking for individuals interested in serving as Booth Captains for the Festival.  If interested, please email Andrew Miller at andrewm594@gmail.com.

    Philoptochos is collecting dues for membership in 2019.  Philoptochos is open to all Orthodox ladies 18 years of age and older.  Please print your name, address, phone number and email and attach to your payment ($30 and $25 for seniors).  Dues can be given to any Philoptochos Board member. 

    The Book Group is now reading, “Bishop Gerasimos of Abydos – The Spiritual Elder of America.”  It is available in the bookstore for $14.  Please stop by the bookstore and pick up your copy today!   We will be meeting sometime in the next few months to discuss – TBA.

    PARISH PRAYER LIST

    Anatoliy (Tony); Dimitri; Judson Phillips; Joel Rivera; Malcolm; Evan Parhas; Alyssa; Keith Singley; Evie; Ann; David Ward; Fr. George Vaporis; Eleni Taylor; Isabella Marie Fuller; Bryan; Jeff; Gary; Dorothy Nicklas; Mary Beth; Karen Ingraham; Mick Elias Kuttab; Byron Dwight Wallace; Fred Preuss; Michael; Anna; Nicholas; Patrick; Elli; Eleni; Rhea & Juan Carlos; Lazarus; Subdeacon Victor & Robin Poletajev; Rod Caulkins; Christos Tsiodras; James Vaughn; Marie; George Pierides; Christina; George S.; Anastasia; Christoforos; Ekaterina; Emily; Jacob Sotiriadis; Twila; Teresa; George; Basil; Heather Ritscher; Matt, Ali, Lucas & Olivia Ritscher; James & Wesley Austin; Gary Andrew; Andreas; Klitos; Kleo; Erica; Susan; Antonia; Glenda; Maggi; Dorcas; John Timothy; Abigail; Lisa; John; Olivia; Jakob; Anastasia

     

    CHURCH ETIQUETTE FAQs

    Who may receive Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church?

    Holy Communion is a Sacrament within the Orthodox Church and therefore is offered to Baptized and/or Chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Everyone is welcome to receive the Blessed Bread (Antidoron) at the end of the Divine Liturgy.

     

    How should I dress in the Orthodox Church?

    Wear modest and appropriate attire.  Common sense and good judgment should prevail.  Avoid wearing lipstick when venerating the icons and receiving Holy Communion.  Also, please refrain from chewing gum.

     

    Why do the Ushers/Parish Council ask us to wait before entering at certain times of the service? 

    There are several parts of the Liturgy where all movement within the Sanctuary should be restricted, including entering the Nave from the Narthex.  These parts are:

    1)       Procession of the Priest and Acolytes with the Gospel

    2)       The reading of the Epistle and Gospel

    3)       The priest’s homily (sermon)

    4)       The Great Procession of the Priest and Altar Boys with the Holy Gifts

    5)       The recitation of the Nicene Creed

    6)        The prayers of offering and consecration (From “Thine own of thine own…” until “Especially for our most Holy Lady….”

    7)       The recitation of the Lord’s Prayer

    8)       Special services (40 day blessings, memorials, processions…) 

     

    My child is being noisy.  What should I do?

    Children are a great blessing in Church.  It is very special to hear our young people begin to participate in the Liturgy, by reciting the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer and singing along with our hymns.  It is also important that children are present from a very young age to absorb the holy atmosphere of the Divine Liturgy.  But sometimes, children have a hard time being quiet or sitting still.   Little noises here and there are not worrisome, but in those times when the situation becomes very boisterous, there is a cry room located in the back of the Sanctuary in addition to a foyer with a monitor to watch the Liturgy while the child calms down.

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    Saints and Feasts

    Lastjudgement1
    March 03

    Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

    The foregoing two parables -- especially that of the Prodigal Son -- have presented to us God's extreme goodness and love for man. But lest certain persons, putting their confidence in this alone, live carelessly, squandering upon sin the time given them to work out their salvation, and death suddenly snatch them away, the most divine Fathers have appointed this day's feast commemorating Christ's impartial Second Coming, through which we bring to mind that God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to each according to his deeds.

    It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the slumber of carelessness unto the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we commemorate Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight -- which exile is the beginning of life as we know it now -- it is clear that today's is reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the last day of judgment, truly, everything of this world will come to an end.

    All foods, except meat and meat products, are allowed during the week that follows this Sunday.

    Allsaint
    March 03

    The Holy Martyrs Eutropius, Cleonicus, and Basiliscus

    The Martyrs, who were from Amasia, were fellow soldiers and kinsmen of Saint Theodore the Tyro (see Feb. 17). They were betrayed to the Governor Asclepiodotus as Christians, during the reign of Diocletian (284-305). After many torments, Eutropius and Cleonicus were crucified; Basiliscus was not slain together with them, but was shut up in prison, in the hope that with time he might change his mind and sacrifice to the idols. He was beheaded on May 22; see also the account on that day.

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    Metropolis of Detroit

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