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.
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
George Sares – Kypros Proestos – Paul Sieben – Maria Tzanakis
We welcome Fr. Philemon Karamanos who will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy with us today.
TRISAGION PRAYERS FOR: Demi Karas – 8 years Peter Karas – 35 years May Their Memory Be Eternal
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: Manuel & DorothyYakumithis in honor of all the veterans who served our country. May God Continue to Bless Them Always
THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE: In English: Jeff Perry In Greek: Marianna Temple
THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED BY: OurYoung at Heart membersin celebration of their 30th Anniversary. May God Continue To Bless Them Always 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
Greek School after Sunday school today.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Monday, November 11th -Philoptochos Board meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12th -No Byzantine Music Fellowship
Wednesday, November 13th –St. John Chrysostom – Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
-Bible Study 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 a.m.
-Greek School Youth – 4-6pm Adults 6-9pm
Thursday, November 14th -Men’s Bible Study with Fr. Larry 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 15th -Paraklesis 7:00 p.m.
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!
Daughters of Penelope selling raffle tickets for $10 per block for the OSU vs Michigan game. Proceeds will benefit their scholarship fund. Please see Marina Cooper or JoAnn Cook after church to purchase yours.
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
Sacred Space and Art: Encountering the Divine in Orthodox Christian Iconography - Saturday, November 23, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Church, Ann Arbor. A symposium examining the ancient practice of iconography as an intersection of spiritual life and artistic expression. Speakers: Rev. Dr. Teodor Petrutiu, Michael Kapetan & Diane Plaskon Koory. Registration is $10 – Register by 11/15 by calling 734-332-8200.
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 – The holidays are just around the corner and there are beautiful religious and specialty items, jewelry and books – Come in and browse!
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR February 2nd & 9th. 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, November 3rd Trays: $150 Candles: $335 Stewardship: $3,692 Thank you!
Christmas Party Sponsored by Parish Council and Philoptochos
Stewardship Sunday is next Week!
Educational Opportunity from St. Nicholas Parish in Ann Arbor
Of these Saints, Olympas and Rodion became disciples of Peter, the chief Apostle, and came to Rome, where they were beheaded by Nero. The others reposed in peace, having become bishops: Sosipater of Iconium, Quartus of Beirut, and Erastus of Paneas, or Paneias (which was also called Caesarea of Philippi); Saint Erastus had been chamberlain of the city of Corinth (Rom.16:23).
Saint Orestes was from Tyana of Cappadocia. During the persecution of Diocletian, this Martyr's ankles were pierced with long nails; being bound to a wild horse and violently dragged by it, he gave up his spirit in the year 289.
Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14
At that time, being raised from the dead, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.
When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.
Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
8th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 10:25-37
At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."
But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."