October 02
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-10-02
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Bulletin Inserts
Wisdom of the Fathers
Parish News and Events
Calendar of Events
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (412)366-8700
- Fax:
- (412)366-8710
- Email:
- office@holytrinitypgh.org
- Street Address:
- 985 Providence Blvd.
- Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5951
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Worship Schedule
8:15 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Worship Locations:
Sunday worship location: Holy Trinity Church, 985 Providence Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Weekday/Feast Day worship location: St. George Chapel, 8941 Ringeisen Rd., Allison Park, PA
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2022-10-09
- Publish Date:
- 2022-09-25
- Publish Date:
- 2022-09-18
- Publish Date:
- 2022-09-11
- Publish Date:
- 2022-09-04
- Publish Date:
- 2022-08-28
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Seventh Tone
By Your Cross You destroyed death and to the thief You opened paradise. You transformed the sorrow of the Myrrh-bearers, and commanded the Apostles to proclaim that You have risen from the dead, Christ our God, granting the world great mercy. (Page 53)
Apolytikion for Martyrs Cyprian and Justina in the Fourth Tone
Becoming a partner with the Apostles in way of life and successor to their thrones, O God-inspired Saint, in the active life you found an entrance to contemplation. Hence you rightly expounded the word of truth, and you shed your blood in struggling for the faith, O Hieromartyr Cyprian. Intercede with Christ our God, beseeching Him to save our souls.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone
A protection of Christians unshameable, Intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering; reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us for you are good; your loving help bring unto us who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you. (Page 54)
Saints and Feasts
October 02
The Holy Hieromartyr Cyprian and the Virgin Martyr Justina
Saint Justina who was from Damascus, lived in virginity for the sake of Christ. Saint Cyprian, who was from Antioch, began as an initiate of magic and worshipper of the demons. A certain foolish young man who had been smitten with Justina's beauty hired Cyprian to draw her to love him; when Cyprian had wed every demonic device he knew, and had failed, being repulsed by the power of Christ Whom Justina invoked, he understood the weakness of the demons and came to know the truth. Delivered from demonic delusion, he came to Christ and burned all his books of magic, was baptized, and later ascended the episcopal throne in his country. Later, he and Justina were arrested by the Count of Damascus, and having endured many torments at his hands, they were sent finally to Diocletian in Nicomedia, where they were beheaded about the year 304.
October 02
Theophilus the Confessor
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Seventh Tone. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.
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
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."
Bulletin Inserts
Weekly Bulletin - Sunday, October 2, 2022
Weekly Bulletin - Sunday, October 2, 2022
Annual Flu Shot Clinic
Holy Trinity Church will be hosting its 9th Annual Flu Shot Clinic in the Grand Room following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 9. Certified immunizing pharmacists from Rite Aid will be here to offer Flu Shots from 11:15am until 1:30pm for adult parishioners and children ages 9 years and older.
HCHC Benefit Luncheon
Following Liturgy on Sunday, October 23, please join the entire Holy Trinity family for a delicious, informative, and enjoyable fellowship luncheon in the Grand Room where we will hear about the exciting progress of OUR school: Hellenic College Holy Cross. Free-will offerings to support the School will be accepted.
Holy Trinity Hospitality Hour
The all new "Holy Trinity Hospitality Hour" will continue to embrace the opportunity to foster Christ-centered relationships, to "love your neighbor", to meet and greet newcomers and to build and strengthen existing friendships...but in a whole new format!
Wisdom of the Fathers
Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no time to notice the shortcomings of others. Judge yourself ... and you will stop judging others. Judge a poor deed, but do not judge the doer. It is necessary to consider yourself the most sinful of all, and to forgive your neighbor every poor deed.
Unknown, 19th century
Christians should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute nor on sinners nor on disorderly persons. But they should look upon all persons with a single mind and a pure eye so that it may be for such a person almost a natural and fixed attitude never to despise or judge or abhor anyone or to divide people and put them into boxes for this is purity of heart, that, when you see the sinner and the weak, you have compassion and show mercy to them.
Homilies 5.8, 4th century
There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of intention. Natural instincts impel us when, for example, we do to others what we would wish them to do to us (cf. Luke 6:31), or when we see someone suffering deprivation or in need and naturally feel compassion. Angelic powers impel us when, being ourselves impelled to something worthwhile, we find we are providentially helped and guided. We are impelled by probity of intention when, discriminating between good and evil, we choose the good.
Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century
Parish News and Events
TODAY'S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Welcome and Thank You, Father Tom!
Father John and Father Radu are both serving at an out-of-town wedding this weekend, so we are thankful to have Father Tom Constantine with us serving the Divine Liturgy today. Father Tom recently retired from the Saint John parish in Boardman, Ohio, but has had a full liturgical schedule since then assisting other parishes in situations where they need a priest – like us, today. May God grant you many more blessed and healthy years of continuing service to His Church!
National Church Music Sunday
Today we honor those women and men who have heard and responded to the Lord’s invitation to be church musicians: that is, Chanters and Choir members. As church musicians, they are essential to our worship services. To the glory of God, the Holy Trinity, they commit themselves to learning the hymns of our Orthodox faith, understanding the sequence of our liturgical worship, and actively offering their prayers in song to enhance the beauty of our worship. Memorial prayers will also be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy for all our departed Church Musicians.
Ladies Philoptochos Meeting
There will be a Philoptochos meeting today in the Fireside Room directly after Divine Liturgy. We look forward to seeing everyone! New members are always welcome!
JOY Hospitality Hour
The JOY Families (Children in grades 3-6) are hosting Hospitality Hour today. All JOY families have been asked to bring an item for the food table to serve about 24 people; drinks will be provided. All food items should be trayed/plated, ready to eat and placed on the Hospitality Hour Food table on your way into church at 9:30am. A few families should plan to stay to help with clean up after church as well, thank you for your offerings!
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church School Continues
Church School is back in session. Our teaching staff and volunteers are ready to receive your children and serve to guide them into the Faith in truth and love. The theme for the 2023 Youth Ministries year at Holy Trinity Church (including Church School, HOPE, JOY, GOYA, Acolytes and Greek Dance) is “Walk in the Truth,” inspired by 3 John 1.14: “I have no greater joy that to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” In these challenging days we are reminded that as families, as a Church and as ministries called to help our children grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord. Truth is found in the Bible, the Holy Tradition of the Church and in the Faith. As St. Nicholas of Serbia has said, “Truth is not a thought, not a word, not a relationship between things, not a law. Truth is a Person,” and that Person is our Divine-Human Savior, Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God.
Church School Class Dismissal Times
A message from our Church School Staff to all parents: Please assist us in offering our children the time to fully participate in their lessons each Sunday by allowing them to remain in class until the end of the session. IMPORTANT: PRE-SCHOOL THRU 6th GRADE CLASSES CONCLUDE AT 11:15am; GRADES 7-12 CONCLUDE AT 11:30am. Parents of Pre-School students may pick up their children on the upper-level Education Center by using the Education Center stairs in the Gallery near the Bookstore. Parents of all other students are asked to wait for their children downstairs in the Gallery or Grand Room during Coffee Hour. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
[Oct 3] Bereavement Support Ministry Meeting - Tomorrow
Please make plans to join us for our next Bereavement Support Ministry gathering on Monday, October 3. The Holy Trinity Bereavement Support Ministry Team provides spiritual care to our parishioners and their extended family & friends in times of grief and loss of a loved one. Fellowship & Light Refreshments begin at 6:30pm followed by Group Support, Learning and Conversation from 7:00-8:00pm. All are welcome to participate in group sharing or observe through quiet time with others who care. To learn more about our Bereavement Support Ministry and/or our private support sessions, please contact Amy Armanious at visitation@HolyTrinityPgh.org.
[Oct 6] St. Nikodemos “Prayer and Panera” Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Join other faithful Christian men in praying for their families, their community, and the troubled world around us. Meet at church this Thursday, October 6 promptly at 7:00am for a 15–20-minute morning prayer and quiet time, then at 7:20am head up to Panera at the top of the hill for men’s fellowship and discussion. See you there, guys!
[Oct 9] Annual Flu Shot Clinic
Holy Trinity Church will be hosting its 9th Annual Flu Shot Clinic in the Grand Room following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 9. Certified immunizing pharmacists from Rite Aid will be here to offer Flu Shots from 11:15am until 1:30pm for adult parishioners and children ages 9 years and older. The Center for Disease Control states that an “annual influenza vaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza virus infection and its complications”. Please be sure to bring your insurance card listing your ID# as there is $0.00 Copay with the majority of insurance plans and Rite Aid will handle the direct billing for most insurances.
[Oct 9] GOYA Meeting and Frisbee Golf
The GOYA teen ministry will be holding a meeting in the Conference Room following Church School classes on Sunday, October 9. The meeting will be followed by the GOYAns heading out for lunch and then playing Frisbee Golf. All Holy Trinity teens (grades 7-12) are invited to attend and participate in the many exciting GOYA activities.
[Oct 9] HOPE & JOY - Visit the Pumpkin Patch
All HOPE (K-2nd) & JOY (3rd-6th) Ministry Families, take a “Walk in the Pumpkin Patch” on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. Meet at 2pm in front of Shenot Farm & Market (3754 Wexford Run Rd, Wexford). Take a hayride ($5/person) or Walking Trail ($2/person) to the pumpkin patch & pick your own pumpkin (cost dependent on your pick!) & walk through the corn maze. Other fall favorites available in the farm store include apples, cider & pies. RSVP so we know to wait for you! RSVP to JOY@holytrinitypgh.org or HOPE@holytrinitypgh.org or text family name & count to Nicole @ 412-352-0289.
[Oct 23] HCHC Benefit Luncheon
Following Liturgy on Sunday, October 23, please join the entire Holy Trinity family for a delicious, informative, and enjoyable fellowship luncheon in the Grand Room where we will hear about the exciting progress of OUR school: Hellenic College Holy Cross. Free-will offerings to support the School will be accepted.
[Nov 12] Philoptochos Festival of Tables
The Holy Trinity Ladies Philoptochos invites everyone to join them for a Festival of Tables on Saturday, November 12 in the Grand Room. This new event will feature a luncheon with themed tablescapes to promote creativity, fun & fellowship, and live entertainment. View the decorated tables from 11:00am until 12:00pm and then a luncheon will be served at 12:15pm. Tickets are $45 per person (includes tickets for Door Prizes). RSVP by Tuesday, November 1, 2022. For ticket information, please contact Marianne Stearns at 412-600-2159.
Philoptochos Festival of Tables – Searching for Creative Table Designers/Decorators
The Holy Trinity Ladies Philoptochos is looking for designers for our fall Festival of Tables fundraiser on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Each table designer will decorate a table in a fun and unique theme on Friday evening from 5p-8p. The event will run Saturday from 11:00a-2:00p and there will be a prize for best decorated table! If you are interested in designing/decorating a table for the event, please contact Marianne Stearns @ 412-600-2159 by Friday, October 14th.
[Nov. 18-20] GOYA Fall Retreat
Registration for the annual Metropolis GOYA Fall Retreat is now open at https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/retreats. The retreat will be held at Camp Nazareth from November 18-20. The theme will be “The Church as a Place of Healing.” Holy Trinity GOYAns may register free by using the Scholarship code “HTPGFF”. Register early before it’s sold out!
OUTREACH - Bag Lunch Ministry - Volunteer with your family/group to help in 2023. Dates are filling fast!
Sponsored through the Orthodox outreach of the “Neighborhood Resilience Project”, the 2023 weekly schedule of delivering 140 lunch bags to our less fortunate neighbors every Saturday of the year, is now available. The ministry is hoping to fill all of the 2023 dates quickly, and thankfully, more churches have already come forward. We’re hoping that with Holy Trinity Church parishioners’ participation, this goal will be achieved soon. Please see Mike Kritiotis today, or contact him at 412-518-0588, or at outreach@holytrinitypgh.org to sign up your family/group/ministry for this worthy cause to help the poor and hungry in our region.
Welcome, Holy Trinity Guests!
We welcome all our guests to Holy Trinity Church today, whether as visitors from out of town, family members joining others here for worship today or even soon-to-be members here for the first time. No matter what the reason the Holy Spirit brought you here today, we welcome you with open arms and hearts filled with the love of Christ. Please help us welcome you by signing in at the hospitality table in the Narthex, where you will be presented with a yellow lapel Cross to help us know that you're here. Please fill out an information card so we can contact you with any information you may need concerning life here at Holy Trinity Church. Following Liturgy, we invite you to join us for our Hospitality hour.
About Receiving Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church
As an extension of our hospitality and outreach ministries, we welcome all who have come to worship with us today. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian, an inquirer to the faith or a first-time guest in an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us and thankful for the opportunity to share and bear witness to this ancient and timeless Faith. In accordance with the holy canons and traditions of the Church, please note that Holy Communion and the other Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) are received only by those who are baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared through prayer, fasting and confession. All others are invited receive the antidoron (blessed bread) and a blessing from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The antidoron is not a sacramental offering but is blessing and a reflection of the agape (love) feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church. Please join our parish family for Hospitality Hour after the holy services and allow us to meet and welcome you. Interested in joining or learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith? Please see one of our priests or complete a visitor’s card today!
How to receive: Please remember the following helpful hints aimed at helping to preserve the solemnity and safety of the Holy Mystery. Anyone wearing lipstick should remove it before receiving. Be sure to offer your baptismal name to priest before receiving. Please take great care that the red cloth held by the acolytes (you should not hold it) is fully under your chin and please fully open your mouth so that none of the precious Body and Blood of Christ is accidentally spilled. Thank you for your cooperation, and may God have mercy on us all!
Upcoming Memorials: October 9: Bill Roomeliotis (7 years) and Koula Roomeliotis (20 years), Clifford Geanopulos (34 years) and Athanasia Geanopulos (10 years)