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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Publish Date: 2019-11-03
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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
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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 Third Mode

Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Ascepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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

Greg Cook – Pete Papadimos – Steve Papadimos – Harry D. Proestos  

THIS WEEK’S MEMORIALS ARE FOR: Pete Morris – 2 years

All Deceased Members of Philoptochos    May Their Memory Be Eternal

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY:  The Maget family in honor of Marc Maget and wish him a blessed happy November 1st birthday.  May God Continue to Bless Him Always  

THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE:  In English: Elena Perry   In Greek:  David Mynihan

The Prosfora, the Eucharistic Bread, prepared on behalf of the worshipping faithful was offered this week by the Morris family in memory of Pete and the Philoptochos Society in memory of all their deceased members.  May Their Memory Be Eternal; Also thank you to Dawn Anagnos for offering the Artoclasia     Thank You and God Bless You

THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED BY:  The Philoptochos Society in loving memory of all their deceased members.  May Their Memory Be Eternal   Please join them for coffee, refreshments and fellowship after Church today in our Community Center.

IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK:  Koula Yakumithis (Toledo)   Perastika and a Speedy Recovery

Philoptochos will pass a special tray today to benefit the Patriarchate

Greek School today at 12:00 noon – HOPE & JOY gathering will be afterwards at 12:30 p.m.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY: 

Monday, November 4th       -Parish Council meeting 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 5th       -No Byzantine Music Fellowship

                                              -Orthodoxy 101 6:00 p.m.                     

Wednesday, November 6th –Bible Study 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, November 7th    -AHEPA & Daughters joint dinner 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Larry will be out of the office from Thursday through Monday.

Parish Assembly meeting Sunday, November 17th - As a reminder you must be in good standing in order to vote.

We’re in the last quarter of this year…. Are you current on your Stewardship commitment?... Ifyou haven’t pledged or paid please do so..  if you have..  Thank you so much!                                         

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!

OUR BOOKSTORE IS OPEN – If you would like to browse in the Bookstore please see Presbytera Jenny or Dr. Susan Sieben while Marlene Thomas is re-cooperating.  The holidays are coming and there are beautiful religious and specialty items, jewelry and books. 

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 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 27th Trays: $167 Candles: $230 Stewardship: $1,094  Thank you!

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Saints and Feasts

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November 03

5th Sunday of Luke

Allsaint
November 03

Acepsimas the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter, & Aeithalas the Deacon, Martyrs of Persia

Saint Acepsimas, a bishop, Saint Joseph, a presbyter, and Saint Aeithalas, a deacon, suffered exceedingly cruel torments and martyrdom during the reign of Sapor II, King of Persia (325-379). See also April 17.

Allsaint
November 03

Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda

The consecration of the Church of Saint George in Lydda of Palestine took place during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great. See also April 23.

Allsaint
November 03

Holy Father and New Hieromartyr Gregory of Neapolis

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November 03

Theodore the Confessor, Bishop of Ancyra

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November 03

George of Neapolis the New Martyr

Allsaint
November 03

Winifred of Treffynnon

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

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

5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"

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Wisdom of the Fathers

By these words it is surely shown that in his [the rich man] daily feasting he had frequently sinned by his tongue, seeing that, while burning all over, he demanded to be cooled especially in his tongue. Again, that levity of conduct follows closely upon gluttony sacred authority testifies ... For the most part also edacity leads us even to lechery, because, when the belly is distended by repletion, the stings of lust are excited.
St. Gregory the Dialogist
The Book of Pastoral Rule, Chapter XIX, 6th century

The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places the land of the good beyond his own reach; for he has dug against himself the yawning impassable abyss of a necessity that nothing can break through.
St. Gregory of Nyssa

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Archiepiscopal Encyclical for the feast of the Holy Unmercenaries Saints Cosmas and Damian

11/01/2019

n our sacred calling to ministry, these words of our Lord speak to us in many ways. On this day when we commemorate the Holy Unmercenaries, Saints Cosmas and Damian, we reflect on the needs around us and how these two holy men offered their lives and their skills so that God might be glorified.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archiepiscopal-encyclical-for-the-feast-of-the-holy-unmercenaries-saints-cosmas-and-damian

Archdiocese 2020 Budget Approved

10/30/2019

NEW YORK – At the October 17, 2019 Archdiocesan Council, Executive, and Finance Committee meetings, the Archdiocesan budget for 2020 was approved (2020 Adopted Budget) .
https://www.goarch.org/-/archdiocese-2020-budget-approved
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