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
Maria Tzanakis – E.T. Yakumithis – Debbie Morris
TRISAGION PRAYERS FOR: Julie Ellen – 3 ½ years Stanley Georgiafandis – 6 years
May Their Memory Be Eternal
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: Ourania Bekos and Family in loving memory of Ilias Bekos. May His Memory Be Eternal
The Prosfora, Eucharistic Bread, prepared on behalf of the worshipping faithful, was offered this week by: Ourania Bekos and Kelly Yakumithis Thank You and God Bless You
CONDOLENCES to the family of George Arvanitis who passed away this past Thursday.
May His Memory Be Eternal
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY All meetings are On line:
Monday, July 13th: Parish Council Zoom Meeting 6pm
Friday, July 17th: St. Marina Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am
Phase 2: Please remember that we have entered into phase 2 of reopening. Phase 2 means that we are allowed to have more people in Church. The number has increased to 60 people. All of the other restrictions and directives contain to be in use.
Reminder and Thank you! We would like to thank everyone for your patience as we continue to open up our beloved Cathedral. We thank you for doing your best to follow the rules that we have been asked to put into place. We would also like to remind you to please keep your mask on even after you find your seat. The only time it is acceptable to remove your mask is when you receive communion. Thank you again for your patience, love, and care for one another.
AUGUST HELLENIC ECHO ARTICLES are due July 15th. If any of you are able to submit earlier rather than later that would be great. If you will not be submitting an article please let us know.
ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS: Prosfora is needed for the months of July and August. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com
Church Opening: Everyone should have received an email or a letter in the mail with details regarding the opening of the Church. Please review the letter and the directive from Metropolitan Nicholas. remember to sign up for a Sunday on line at www.holytrinitytoledo.com/signup-sheet/ or by calling the office. We will be offering Liturgies during the week as well. I am very much looking forward to seeing all of you!
Philoptochos Pandemic Drive: During this time of crisis, Philoptochos is sponsoring “A Pandemic Drive to contribute to our Toledo Community”. This drive will benefit United Way of Toledo and Lucas County Children’s Services. Please see the flyer for details.
FOR SALE – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Daughters of Penelope Spring Bake Sale had to close. We are offering; phyllo dough two packages for $5.00; Koulourakia 6 for $3.00. Do Not call the church office. To order and receive your order contact Connie Mynihan 419-250-4899 or Marina Cooper 419-343-2203 Checks payable to Daughters of Penelope or Exact cash. No change will be available.
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR October 25th. 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.
Philoptochos Is Sponsoring Food Drive for Local Food Pantry
A few more instructions as we come back to Church
These Martyrs contested in Ancyra in 106, during the reign of the Emperor Trajan. Saint Proclus was seized as a Christian and, confessing his faith, was burned on his sides and belly, was hung upon a beam with heavy stones tied to his feet, and finally was taken away to be shot with arrows. As he was being led forth, his nephew Hilary encountered him and greeted him, and was himself seized. After his uncle had been slain with arrows, Hilary, because he would not deny Christ, was tormented, then beheaded.
Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:13-35
At that time, two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see." And he said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
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 Romans 10:1-10.
Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but it is not enlightened. For, being ignorant of the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. For Christ is the end of the law, that every one who has faith may be justified. Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on the law shall live by it. But the righteousness based on faith says, Do not say in your heart, "Who will ascend into heaven?" (that is, to bring Christ down) or "Who will descend into the abyss?" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart (that is, the word of faith which we preach); because, if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved.
5th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1
At that time, when Jesus came to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one would pass that way. And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?" Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged him, "If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go." So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city.