October 09
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-10-09
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:
- 2022-10-02
- 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 Eighth Tone
From on high You descended, O merciful One, and accepted the three-day burial to free us from our passions. Glory to You, O Lord, our life and resurrection. (Page 54)
Apolytikion for Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus in the Third Tone
O holy Apostle James, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses.
Apolytikion of Holy Trinity Church (Page 75) in the First Tone
English: Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who has shown forth the fishermen to be most wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit. And through them, You drew the world into Your net. O merciful One, glory to You!
Greek: Ευλογητός ει Χριστέ, ο Θεός ήμων, ο πανσόφους τους αλιείς αναδείξας, καταπέμψας αυτοίς το Πνεύμα το άγιον, και δι΄αυτών την οικουμένην σαγηνεύσας, φιλάνθρωπε, δόξα σοι.
Phoenetics: Ev-lo-yi-tos i Hri-ste o The-os i-mon. O Pan-so-fous tous a-li-is a-na-di-xas ka-ta-pemp-sas af-tis to Pnev-ma to A-yi-on, ke di af-ton tin i-kou-men-in sa-i-nef-sas, fi-lan-thro-pe, do-xa si.
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 09
James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
The holy Apostle James was one of the Twelve, and preached Christ to many nations, and finally suffered death by crucifixion.
October 09
The Righteous Patriarch Abraham and his nephew Lot
The holy Patriarch Abraham, born a pagan, ten generations after Noah, when the knowledge of God had perished from among men, became the beginning of God's dispensation for the universal renewal and salvation of man. He was called out of his country--the land of the Chaldees, that is, Mesopotamia--to the land of Canaan, and received the promise that through his seed all the nations of the earth should be blessed; through his singular faith in the promises of God, he was justified before the giving of the Law and the coming of Grace; through his willingness to sacrifice Isaac, he portrayed the love wherewith God loved the world in sacrificing His only-begotten Son. The greatness of Abraham, and the trials that he and his righteous nephew Lot underwent, are set forth in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, chapters twelve through twenty-five. See also the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, December 11-17.
October 09
Andronicus & his wife Athanasia of Egypt
Saints Andronicus and Athanasia were from Antioch, and finished their lives in asceticism about the year 500.
October 09
Poplia the Confessor of Antioch
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Eighth Tone. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.
Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.
Gospel Reading
3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16
At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"
Bulletin Inserts
Weekly Bulletin - Sunday, October 9, 2022
Weekly Bulletin - Sunday, October 9, 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. Please be sure to bring your insurance card listing your ID# as there is $0.00 copay with most insurance plans.
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
That dead man was being buried, and many friends were conducting him to his tomb. But there meets him Christ, the Life and Resurrection, for He is the destroyer of death and of corruption; He it is "in Whom we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28); He it is Who has restored the nature of man to that which it originally was; and has set free our death-fraught flesh from the bonds of death.
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 36.42, p. 153., 5th Century
The virgin's son met the widow's son. He became like a sponge for her tears and as life for the death of her son. Death turned about in its den and turned its back on the victorious one.
Commentary on Tatian's Diatessaron, 6.23. (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. vol. 3: Luke, Intervarsity Press)
Parish News and Events
TODAY'S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Memorials Today
Memorial prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, Bill Roomeliotis (7 years), Koula Roomeliotis (20 years), Clifford Geanopulos (34 years) and Athanasia Geanopulos (10 years). The Roomeliotis and Geanopulos families are co-hosting the Hospitality Hour today. May their memory be eternal!
Annual Flu Shot Clinic
Holy Trinity will be hosting its 9th Annual Flu Shot Clinic in the Grand Room following the Divine Liturgy today. 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. Please note that Covid-19 boosters, both Moderna and Pfizer, will also be available today. The booster can be administered in addition to the flu shot (in separate arms). Please be sure to bring your insurance card listing your ID# as there is $0.00 copay with most insurance plans.
GOYA Meeting and Frisbee Golf
The GOYA teen ministry will be holding a meeting in the Conference Room following Church School classes today. 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.
HOPE & JOY - Visit the Pumpkin Patch
All HOPE (K-2nd) & JOY (3rd-6th) Ministry Families are invited to take a “Walk in the Pumpkin Patch” today. Meet at 2:00pm 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Faith & Family Weekdays – Fall 2022
Faith and Family Weekdays is back, and there is something for everyone! Ready to learn more about the Bible, about your Faith, about navigating life’s challenges as a Christian, a woman, or a man? It’s all there. There is something for everyone! Watch the bulletin and check the online calendar at HolyTrinityPgh.org/calendar for details and locations.
THIS WEEK:
- Wed. Oct 12, 6:30pm Vespers/7:00pm: “Explore the Word” Bible Study - Father Radu continues his exploration of the Holy Bible with a survey of the Old Testament. Bring your Bible & your questions!
[Oct 23] Hellenic College Holy Cross Luncheon – EVERYONE is invited and asked to attend
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.
It is important that every Holy Trinity parishioner be present for this event. The HCHC President, a Vice-President and a leading Trustee are making a special trip to Pittsburgh to help raise awareness of our School, its current progress and the valuable role it plays in the life of the Church in America. Remember, without our school and seminary, there are no future priests or leaders of our parishes.
But HCHC is more than just a seminary. It is a fully-accredited Orthodox Christian college parents and students should consider. Many colleges promise a good education. Very few promise not only to educate but to elevate the whole person. Hellenic College is that rare institution of higher learning with a higher purpose: to foster the moral and spiritual as well as intellectual development of every student. It offers opportunities unmatched by any other college or university for this multidimensional development in the context of a truly Orthodox Christian community. Hellenic College’s curricula in the liberal arts and pre-professional studies stimulate students’ minds while preparing them for careers in which they can serve both society and the Church. Whether in education, human services, business, law, or ministry, our graduates embody their faith and enrich our world through their other-directed vocations.
[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 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.
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.
Stewardship Update
Although we are three-quarters through 2022, we are still seeking 2022 Stewardship pledge cards from all our parishioners. If you have not yet received a 2022 pledge card or are new to Holy Trinity, additional pledge cards can be found at the Welcome Table located in the Narthex of the church. And remember, a signed pledge card is required as part of maintaining your membership in good standing at Holy Trinity each year. We are grateful for your commitment. Questions? Contact Holy Trinity Stewardship Charman George Mellis or email him at stewardship@HolyTrinityPgh.org.
Sunday Hospitality Hour Hosts Needed
Thank you to the many families and ministries that have stepped up to host our newly re-formatted “Hospitality Hour” following our Sunday Divine Liturgies. There are a number of available Sundays in November and December. Interested? Visit www.HolyTrinityPgh.org/hospitality-hour for details on how to host. Thank you!
Keeping Holy Trinity “Like New” Is Up to You
When, by God’s grace, we moved into our beautiful new Church and Center in 2013, we committed as a Holy Trinity family to do our best to always keep the entire facility in “Like New” condition. Keeping that commitment is up to all of us. It means leaving things as clean and organized, or better, than when we found them. It also means notifying the church office of any maintenance needs as they are discovered. As we come closer to our 10th anniversary here, let’s all double down on that effort so that when we celebrate our upcoming 100th anniversary in 2023, these beautiful facilities are looking as good or better than the day we moved in. Thank you for your support and love!
Visitation Ministry Needs Your Help This Fall
Currently, our Visitation Ministry Team is in need of drivers to help parishioners with medical appointments, shopping, local errands and pharmacy drive thru. If anyone can assist, please contact Amy Armanious at visitation@holytrinitypgh.org or see Amy during coffee hour. Any helping hands are appreciated. Thank you!
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!