October 23
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-10-23
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:
- 2022-10-30
- Publish Date:
- 2022-10-16
- Publish Date:
- 2022-10-09
- Publish Date:
- 2022-10-02
- Publish Date:
- 2022-09-25
- Publish Date:
- 2022-09-18
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone
When You descended into death, O Life immortal, You destroyed Hades with the splendor of Your divinity. And when You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers shouted: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You! (Page 52)
Apolytikion for James (Iakovos), the Brother of the Lord in the Fourth Tone
As a disciple of the Lord, you accepted the Gospel, O James the Just. As a Martyr you have unchangeability; as the Brother of the Lord you have confidence; and you can intercede as a hierarch. Intercede with Christ our God, entreating 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 23
James (Iakovos) the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
According to some, this Saint was a son of Joseph the Betrothed, born of the wife that the latter had before he was betrothed to the Ever-virgin. Hence he was the brother of the Lord, Who was also thought to be the son of Joseph (Matt. 13: 55). But some say that he was a nephew of Joseph, and the son of his brother Cleopas, who was also called Alphaeus and Mary his wife, who was the first cousin of the Theotokos. But even according to this genealogy, he was still called, according to the idiom of the Scriptures, the Lord's brother because of their kinship.
This Iakovos is called the Less (Mark 15:40) by the Evangelists to distinguish him from Iakovos, the son of Zebedee, who was called the Great. He became the first Bishop of Jerusalem, elevated to this episcopal rank by the Apostles, according to Eusebius (Eccl. Hist., Book II: 23), and was called Obliah, that is, the Just, because of his great holiness and righteousness. Having ascended the crest of the Temple on the day of the Passover at the prompting of all, he bore testimony from there concerning his belief in Jesus, and he proclaimed with a great voice that Jesus sits at the right hand of the great power of God and shall come again upon the clouds of heaven. On hearing this testimony, many of those present cried, "Hosanna to the Son of David." But the Scribes and Pharisees cried, "So, even the just one hath been led astray," and at the command of Ananias the high priest, the Apostle was cast down headlong from thence, then was stoned, and while he prayed for his slayers, his head was crushed by the wooden club wielded by a certain scribe. The first of the Catholic (General) Epistles written to the Jews in the Diaspora who believed in Christ was written by this Iakovos.
October 23
Our Righteous Father Ignatius, Patriarch of Constantinople
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Eighth Tone. Psalm 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19.
Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.
Gospel Reading
6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:26-39
At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
Bulletin Inserts
Weekly Bulletin - Sunday, October 23, 2022
Weekly Bulletin - Sunday, October 23, 2022
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.
Philoptochos Festival of Tables
The Holy Trinity Ladies Philoptochos invites you to attend their Festival of Tables on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
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
For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we are journeying in a strange road, know not which way to go unless we have some one to lead us; how should the soul, being rent away from the body, and having gone out from all her accustomed region, know where to walk without one to show her the way?
Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century
Some say, 'Why do they [demons] possess people?' I answer those who wish to have this explained that the reason of these things is very deep. Somewhere one of His saints addressed God by saying, 'Your judgments are a vast abyss.' As long as we bear this in mind, we will perhaps not miss the mark.
Commentary on Luke, Homily 44. (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture; vol 3: Luke, Intervarsity Press)
Parish News and Events
TODAY'S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Trisagion Today
Trisagion prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, Kelly Karavolos (5 years) and Charles Siebott (4 years). May their memory be eternal!
Welcome Honored Clergy and Hellenic College Holy Cross Leadership!
We are honored today to welcome to Holy Trinity Church a number of respected leaders of our beloved Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Serving the Holy Altar today along with Father Radu and Father John are Father James Katinas, Vice-President of Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Father Nicholas Anctil, a member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee. We are especially honored to also have with us today the President of HCHC, George Cantonis, and Board of Trustees member Helen Carlos. Thank you, dear friends, for your presence today and your sacrificial leadership of love for our School and the future of the Church in America! Many years to you and to it!
Hellenic College Holy Cross Luncheon – EVERYONE is invited and asked to attend TODAY
Following Liturgy today, 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. Our honored HCHC visitors have made 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 and trained lay leaders of our parishes. This is everyone’s school!
Welcome Back, Father George and Presvytera Daskalakis
It is our joy to welcome Father George and Presvytera Daskalakis from their annual summer in Greece. Welcome home!
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.
NOTE: Faith & Family Weekdays will not be held this week and next week due to the Holy Land Pilgrimage. Sessions will resume beginning Monday, November 7.
[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.
[Nov 13] JOY Ministry Potluck Pizza Party and Holiday Craft
The JOY children (grades 3-6) are invited to the Fireside Room on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 12pm-2pm for an afternoon of fellowship and fun! Each child may bring a food item (chips, fruit, dessert, etc.) to share with the group as we eat pizza and watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” We will also make a holiday craft to give to the senior citizens of our community. RSVP to JOY@holytrinitypgh.org so we know how much food to prepare!
[Nov 20] Philoptochos Holiday Bake Sale
The Ladies Philoptochos will be offering pastries in limited quantities for the holiday season. All items will be sold following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Pans of Baklava, Spanakopita, and cookies by the dozen will be available. Sorry, no preorders accepted at this time. All proceeds will benefit our sponsored charities. Thank you for your support and happy holidays!
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.
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 – December 4 & 11
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 December. Interested? Visit www.HolyTrinityPgh.org/hospitality-hour for details on how to host. Thank you!
In the Hospital? Home-Bound? Please let the Church Office know!
In today’s age of information privacy, churches are not notified when parishioners are admitted to hospitals, nursing homes or other care facilities. Both those facilities and your church depend on having the church notified by a friend or family member so that pastoral care and outreach can be offered. The same goes for those homebound. If you or any of your loved ones are in any of these situations, please contact the Church Office at 412-366-8700 to request a visit from our priests or our wonderful Visitation Ministry. Also, interested in helping reach out to fellow parishioners in those situations? Please contact Amy Armanious at visitation@HolyTrinityPgh.org.
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. 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!