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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Publish Date: 2019-10-27
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Hymns of the Day
Parish News
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Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Jairus
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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 Second Mode

When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fisherman all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them, drawing all the world into Your net. O Loving One, glory be to You.

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.
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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

Kathy Chaka – Steve Jenkins – Dr. Dean Kopan – Debbie Morris  

THIS WEEK’S MEMORIAL IS FOR:    Ilias Bekos – 6 months    May His Memory Be Eternal

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY:  The Bekos Familyin loving memory of Ilias Bekos.      May His Memory Be Eternal  

THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE:      In English: David Mynihan  In Greek:  Dawn Anagnos

The Prosfora, the Eucharistic Bread, prepared on behalf of all the worshipping faithful was offered this week by the Bekos Family in memory of Ilias and Dawn Anagnos in memory of her sister-in-law Yioula Georgaki upon her 40-day memorial – May Their Memory Be Eternal; and for the health and welfare of the Anagnos Family.    Thank You and God Bless You

THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED BY:  The Bekos familyin loving memory of Ilias Bekos.   May His Memory Be Eternal   Please join them for coffee, refreshments and fellowship after Church today in our Community Center.

IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK:     Pete Kanios (U of M Medical Center)  Perastika and a Speedy Recovery

OXI Day Celebration today after Church in our Community Center

No Greek School today – All Greek school students will participate in the OXI Day celebration

OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship) Tray:  Today we recognize the college ministry OCF.  Some of our students will pass a tray.  We love our college students!

Coffee Talk with Fr. Larry today  at Sip 4:00 p.m.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY: 

Wednesday, October 30th -Greek School Youth – 4-6pm Adults 6-9pm

Friday, November 1st        -Cosmas & Damianos – Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

                                            -Dinner & Discussion with Fr. Larry 6:00 p.m. at Byblos

Fr. Larry will be out of town Monday through Thursday.

Clothing drive for needy family: In recent days a family lost everything in a fire.  We have been asked to help where we can.  The following items are needed for a mother, her daughter and two sons.  For the young lady: medium shirts, size 13/14 jr. size pants, socks and under garments;

Mom: large shirts, size 10 pants, socks, under garments, size 8 ½ shoes. For the older boy: Size 38-42 waist pants, 3XL shirts, socks, under garments; and the younger son: size 6/7 pants, 6/7 and 7/8 shirts, socks, undergarments. These can be gentle used or new.  There will be a table in the hall where you can leave the items.  Thank you for anything you can offer.

Prosfora bakers! It is scheduling time for November, December & January.  There are many holidays coming up. Only a few individuals this year have responded and are signing up to make the Prosfora.  The Prosfora is your gift to our church.  For Christmas evening (day and night) services alone we need six bakers! PLEASE check your schedules and be generous with your time.  Contact Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 (please leave a message if I don’t answer) or email: cmynihan5@gmail.com and sign up for your Sunday(s) or for the Holidays.

GREEK KITCHEN:  Thanksgiving, Christmas and get-togethers are just around the corner. Order now and have your baking needs ready. Twenty-four pieces of delicious Baklava - $30.00, Chocolate Baklava - $30.00 Spanakopita - $20.00 or Tiropita - $20.00. Order forms will be sent by email, mail and will be available Sunday, during coffee hour.  Please be generous as all proceeds are given to the church. Also you can go to: http://www.holytrinitytoledo.com/greek-kitchen/ to order online.  If you need further information or have any questions, please contact Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email cmynihan5@gmail.com

Hellenic Heritage Awards Gala Reception to Benefit the Hellenic Museum of Michigan Saturday, November 16th.  Hellenic Heritage Awards, Special Recognitions – Entertainment Aegean Roots, Evzones and Greek Dance performances.  Donation $100 includes parking & open bar. 6pm Cocktails 7pm Dinner.   For reservations call Barb Tecos (313) 882-1081.

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 Sundays: December 22nd    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 January 12th & 26th.    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: November 3rd – Pete Morris 2 years ;  November 17th John Chrysochoos – 3 yrs; December 1st – Thelma Petas 1 yr.;Nick Petas 14 yrs; Frances Petas – 20 yrs; Stergios Petas 34 yrs.    May Their Memory Be Eternal

 Offerings Report: Sunday, October 20th Trays: $167  Candles: $230 Stewardship: $1,579  Thank you!

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Saints and Feasts

Jairus
October 27

7th Sunday of Luke

Nestor
October 27

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki

As mentioned in the account concerning Saint Demetrius (October 26), this Saint contested during the reign of Maximian, in the year 290.

Allsaint
October 27

Kyriakos, Patriarch of Constantinople

Allsaint
October 27

Procla, wife of Pontius Pilate

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that He had said these things to her.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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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

At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear death; for that it is not death, but is henceforth become a sleep.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Archiepiscopal Encyclical for the Commemoration of OXI Day

10/25/2019

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, On this day as we celebrate the valiant stand against the Axis forces who demanded the surrender of Greece, we sing a beautiful hymn to the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary affirming the holy protection she offers to the people of God.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archiepiscopal-encyclical-for-the-commemoration-of-oxi-day

The New York Board of Rabbis Honors Archbishop Elpidophoros at Their Post-Sukkah in the Sky Reception

10/25/2019

NEW YORK – The New York Board of Rabbis (NYBR) welcomed Archbishop Elpidophoros and honored him at their post-sukkah reception, on October 23, 2019. The sukkot – a week-long festival that takes place five days after Yom Kippur – celebrates God’s protection of the Israelites as they fled bondage in Egypt.
https://www.goarch.org/-/the-new-york-board-of-rabbis-honors-archbishop-elpidophoros-at-their-post-sukkah-in-the-sky-reception

The Feast of St. Elpidophoros, Nov. 2, Nameday of the Archbishop

10/24/2019

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese will celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Elpidophoros, patron saint of Archbishop Elpidophoros, on this, his first year as Archbishop of America.
https://www.goarch.org/-/2019-11-02-feast-day-elpidophoros

Dr Anastasios Koularmanis Appointed Director of Greek Education

10/23/2019

NEW YORK – The Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, Rev. Protopresbyter Andreas Vithoulkas announces that His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros has appointed Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, currently the Superintendent of Saint Demetrios Greek American School in Astoria, NY, as the new Director of Greek Education.
https://www.goarch.org/-/dr-anastasios-koularmanis-appointed-director-of-greek-education

The National Council of Churches’ annual Christian Unity Gathering and Fall Board Meeting Concludes

10/21/2019

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The National Council of Churches annual Christian Unity Gathering (CUG) and fall governing board meeting met in Newport News, Virginia from October 13-16, 2019. This year’s CUG remembered and lamented the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first people from Africa, who were immediately enslaved, with a ceremony at Point Comfort, the place of arrival. The Very Reverend Constantine Morales attended the ceremony as the representative of Archbishop Elpidophoros.
https://www.goarch.org/-/ncc-christian-unity-gathering-2019

Joseph the Hesychast, America’s new Saint

10/21/2019

NEW YORK – The faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America glorify God as they receive with great joy the news from Mount Athos and our spiritual father, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who announced the forthcoming canonization of four Athonite fathers: Elders Ieronymos of Simonopetra, Daniel Katounakiotis, Joseph the Hesychast and Ephraim Katounakiotis.
https://www.goarch.org/-/joseph-the-hesychast-americas-new-saint
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