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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Publish Date: 2018-12-16
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Hymns of the Day
Parish News
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Forefathers
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Holy Trinity Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (419) 243-9189
  • Fax:
  • (419) 243-3799
  • Street Address:

  • 740 Superior Street

  • Toledo, OH 43604
  • Mailing Address:

  • 740 Superior Street

  • Toledo, OH 43604

Contact Information

Priest Father Larry Legakis

priestholytrinity@gmail.com | 419-243-9189

Services Schedule

Sunday Services Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Church School Following Holy Communion Week Day Divine Liturgy Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:15 AM Evening Vesperal Divine Liturgy 6:00 PM Consult Echo Calendar or Weekly Bulletin for times.

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for 11th Sun. of Luke in the Second Mode

By faith didst Thou justify the Forefathers, when through them Thou didst betroth Thyself aforetime to the Church from among the nations. The Saints boast in glory that from their seed there is a glorious fruit, even she that bare Thee seedlessly. By their prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
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Parish News

 

Holy Trinity’s Mission Statement:  To worship and glorify God, by promoting the teachings, of the Greek Orthodox Faith. To encourage all members' participation through our Greek culture, educational programs,   community outreach and fundraising activities while serving God, our community and humanity

Parish Council Members Ushering Today

Dr. Dean Kopan – Debbie Morris – Pete Papadimos

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: Tom & Lara Bundros & family, Evan & Maria Bundros & family and Maria & Steve Chininis & Family in loving memory of Tom & Maria Bundros, Anthony & Thalia Bundros, Jim Bundros and John Bundros.  May Their Memory Be Eternal

THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE:  In English:  Alex McCullough  In Greek:  Christine Harwood    

The Prosfora, the Eucharist Bread, prepared on behalf of all the worshipping faithful was offered this week by Mrs. Lena Legakis in honor of Fr. Larry and his grandfather’s nameday which was December 15th.    Thank You and God Bless You. 

IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK:  Antonia Tom   (Toledo) Perastika and a Speedy Recovery

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:

Wednesday, December 19th –Bible Study10:00 a.m. & 6:30pm

                                                -Youth Greek School 4-6 pm Adults 6-9 pm  

JANUARY ECHO ARTICLES are due Monday, December 17th.

The Philoptochos Society Christmas Ministry for 2018 is reaching out to help teachers and students in two underfunded schools in our parish neighborhood.  A recent study by the Department of Education revealed that 95% of public school teachers paid for their own school supplies.  We not only will be helping the teachers, but most importantly helping the children before the lack of educational activities affect their lives.  The items needed are pencils, pens, crayons, Elmer’s glue sticks, handwriting/notebook paper, children’s books, and tissues.  We are reaching out to our parishioners to donate to this worthy ministry.  Please leave your donations on the Philoptochos table by December 16th. We appreciate your support.

More outreach opportunities as we approach the Nativity!  Our ladies Philoptochos has adopted a family for Christmas.  The family has recently moved and has no furniture.  If you have any lightly used furniture please see Linda Dionyssiou or Kelly Yakumithis.  We hope to deliver the items by December 20th.

VASILOPITA BAKERS NEEDED – If you’re able to make a vasilopita for the January 13th celebration please call Ann Mulopulos at 419-472-9182

SAVE THE DATE! Join Byzantine Music Fellowship on Tuesday January 8, 7-8:30pm to learn the Kalanda for this year’s Vasilopita luncheon. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided, so please RSVP to Elainie Lillios in person or via email elillios@gmail.com Hope to see you for a fun evening of singing and fellowship.

Greek Kitchen Holiday orders, baklava, spanakopita, tiropita, Kataifi, and chocolate almond rolls are available for a limited time. Some have limited quantities, so call your order in today to Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899. Last pick up date will be today.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS:  If you do not already have an account, please, create one by going to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the prompts.  Scroll to “Community Rewards” and select our name, which is Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Philoptochos and our ID# is CM658 (note that ID# has changed) Also, if you have any questions or issues, please, contact Faye Haberman at 419-865-4344 or fotini@bex.net  I will be more than happy to assist you.  Thank you so much for supporting Philoptochos and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral!

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT for Christmas …Our Holy Trinity Bookstore has unique stocking stuffers, children’s items, jewelry, and beautiful religious items. 

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR April 7th & 21st 2019.    The cost is $50 for 2 beautiful vases.  It’s a great way to show your support in honor or memory of someone and beautify our altar too!  Call the Church office if you’re interested. 

UP-COMING MEMORIALS:      December 30th – Fr. Chris W. Hadgigeorge – 3 years  May His Memory Be Eternal

 Offerings Report: Sunday, Dec 9th Candles: $264  Trays: $172 Stewardship: $5,477 Thank you!

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Saints and Feasts

Forefathers
December 16

11th Sunday of Luke

On the Sunday that occurs on or immediately after the eleventh of this month, we commemorate Christ's forefathers according to the flesh, both those that came before the Law, and those that lived after the giving of the Law.

Special commemoration is made of the Patriarch Abraham, to whom the promise was first given, when God said to him, "In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed" (Gen. 22:18). This promise was given some two thousand years before Christ, when Abraham was seventy-five years of age. God called him and commanded him to forsake his country, parents, and kinsmen, and to depart to the land of the Canaanites. When he arrived there, God told him, "I will give this land to thy seed" (Gen. 12:7); for this cause, that land was called the "Promised Land," which later became the country of the Hebrew people, and which is also called Palestine by the historians. There, after the passage of twenty-four years, Abraham received God's law concerning circumcision. In the one hundredth year of his life, when Sarah was in her ninetieth year, they became the parents of Isaac. Having lived 175 years altogether, he reposed in peace, a venerable elder full of days.

Allsaint
December 16

The Holy Prophet Aggaeus (Haggai)

The Prophet Aggaeus, whose name means "festive," was born in Babylon at the time of the captivity Of the Jews. He began to prophesy in Jerusalem after their return thereto, and to admonish the people to rebuild the Temple, in the days of Zorobabel, the second year of the reign of Darius Hystaspes, King of Persia, about the year 520 before Christ. His prophecy, divided into two chapters, is ranked tenth among the minor Prophets.

Allsaint
December 16

Our Righeous Mother Blessed Empress Theophania

Saint Theophania, who was born in Constantinople, was of royal lineage. Instructed in letters, and adorned with many virtues, she was united in marriage to Emperor Leo the Wise (reigned 886-912). But counting the glory of the earthly kingdom as nought, she spent her nights and days in serving God with psalms and hymns and prayers, working various good deeds until she surrendered her spirit to God in peace, while still in her youth, being, according to some, about twenty years of age, according to others, twenty-seven. Her holy relics are still preserved in the patriarchal church in Constantinople as a source of healing for those that draw nigh with faith and longing. She was also the builder of the Holy Patriarchal and Stavropigeal Monastery of St. Anastasia the Protector from Potions in Chalke (883).

Allsaint
December 16

Modestos, Archbishop of Jerusalem

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying, and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11.

Brethren, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all.

Gospel Reading

11th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 14:16-24

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time of the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, 'Come; for all is now ready.' But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.' And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and there is still room.' And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen.'"

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Wisdom of the Fathers

This parable ... proclaims beforehand both the casting out of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles; and it indicates together with this also the strictness of the life required, and how great the punishment appointed for the careless ....
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century

And when were they bidden? By all the prophets; by John again; for unto Christ he would pass all on, saying, "He must increase, I must decrease;" by the Son Himself again, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you;" and again, "If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century

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