Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Friend of man.

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the 12 Apostles in the Third Mode

O Holy Apostles, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offenses.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

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

Harry D. Proestos – Frank Reder – George Sares – Paul Sieben

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: Paul & Susan Sieben in honor of Susan’s birthday which is June 20^th & Stephanie’s birthday which is June 26^th. May God Continue to Bless Them Always.

THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE: In English: Peter Cook In Greek: Vassiliki Leontis

IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK: Kostas Tsapranis (St. Vincent) Perastika and a Speedy Recovery

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:

Thursday, July 4^th -Church Office closed in honor of Independence Day

Friday, July 5^th -Church Office Closed

Rose City Summer Camp has Begun! Many of our children went to camp today. Please keep them and the adult chaperons in your prayers as they travel. Fr. Larry will be at camp this week. In case of an emergency please call the Church office as Father’s phone will have limited cell reception.

Prosfora bakers! It is scheduling time for July, August and September. Check your schedules and please be generous with your time. Contact Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email: cmynihan5@gmail.comand sign up for your Sunday(s).

FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS are well underway. Coming up next Monday, July 8^th is

Galaktobouriko 10:00 a.m. Please bring a pan & a brush After that will be Finikia Monday & Tuesday July 15^th & 16^th.

Have you turned in your Stewardship Pledge Card and are you current on your commitment?... if you haven’t please do so as during the summer donations tend to be less but our bills still need to be paid. Thank you so much! We appreciate it.

A Special Thank You to all of you who have turned in pop tabs!.. Please continue to do so to benefit the Ronald MacDonald House. It’s a great cause and it’s very much appreciated.

Sunday Coffee Hours - There are many Sundays available and it is a great way for your family, or a few families together, to offer fellowship and refreshments to our community.

Open Sunday: July 21^st In the event that no one signs up for a Sunday to host a coffee hour, only coffee will be available at the Community Center. So come one, come all and sign up today to host a "Holy Trinity Coffee Hour Please call the Church office today and offer to sign up for a Sunday to host a coffee hour!

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR September 22^nd & 29^th. 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 –July 7^th Marie (6yrs) & George (7yrs) Andros

July 14^thGeorge Mouratidis – 1 year May Their Memory Be Eternal

Offerings Report: Sunday, June 23^rd Candles: $199 Trays: $148 Stewardship: $1,742 Thank you!

Saints and Feasts

June 30

Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles

The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew, the First-called; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who was also the Evangelist and Theologian; Philip, and Bartholomew (see also June 11); Thomas, and Matthew the publican, who was also called Levi and was an Evangelist; James the son of Alphaeus, and Jude (also called Lebbaeus, and surnamed Thaddaeus), the brother of James, the Brother of God; Simon the Cananite ("the Zealot"), and Matthias, who was elected to fill the place of Judas the traitor (see Aug. 9).

June 30

Michael the New Martyr of Athens

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. 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 First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16.

Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

Gospel Reading

Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles
The Reading is from Matthew 9:36, 10:1-8

At that time, when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaios, and Thaddaios; Simon the Cananaean. and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out, charging them, "Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying, give without pay."

Wisdom of the Fathers

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

But of what laborers doth He speak here? Of the twelve disciples...He sent them out alone. ...Because though they were but twelve, He made them many from that time forward, not by adding to their number, but by giving them power. ...He Himself at once ordains them...Whence it is evident that Himself is the husbandman, Himself the Lord of the harvest...Still the Spirit was not yet given...How then did they cast out the spirits? By His command, by His authority. ...Seest thou the greatness of their ministry? Seest thou the dignity of apostles?...See how He provides for their conduct, and that no less than for their miracles, implying that the miracles without this are nothing. Thus He both quells their pride by saying, "Freely ye have received, freely give;" and takes order for their being clear of covetousness.

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces generous support for College Ministry

06/27/2019

NEW YORK– The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is excited to announce a generous grant for Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s annual Summer Leadership Institute, a four-day training workshop for young adults ages 18-25.

https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-announces-generous-support-for-college-ministry

Sermon of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Sunday of All Saints, June 23, 2019

06/23/2019

Today, then, begins a new liturgical cycle of our Church, one in which we must make every effort to live the witness of all the Saints of our Church, which stretches across ceaseless centuries since the Day of Pentecost, and which draws a straight line of our faith from the time of the Holy Apostles and the Holy Martyrs – men and women.

https://www.goarch.org/-/sermon-of-his-eminence-archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-on-sunday-of-all-saints-june-23-2019

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Receives First Official Visit, U.S. Ambassador-at-large for Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback

06/26/2019

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received yesterday evening in his office, his first official visit following his enthronement, the U.S. Ambassador-at-large for Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback.

https://www.goarch.org/-/visit-us-ambassador-at-large-for-religious-freedom-samuel-brownback

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Appoints Father Alexander Karloutsos as Vicar General of the Archdiocese

06/25/2019

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has appointed the Rev. Protopresbyter Alexander Karloutsos to be the Vicar General of the Holy Archdiocese of America.

https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-appoints-father-alexander-karloutsos-as-vicar-general-of-the-archdiocese

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