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Publish Date: 2020-08-09
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Saints and Feasts
Wisdom of the Fathers
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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.

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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:

E.T. Yakumithis – Manuel Yakumithis – Kathy Chaka

THIS WEEK’S MEMORIALS ARE FOR: George Arvanitis – 40 days
Maroulla Loizou – 1 year
Pete Spanoudis – 6 months (Trisagion)
May Their Memory Be Eternal

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY

The Prosfora, Eucharistic Bread, prepared on behalf of the worshipping faithful, was offered this week by: The Arvanitis and Temple Families Thank You and God Bless You

IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK: Irene Veronie (Bay Park)
Marlene Thomas (Toledo)
Perastika and a Speedy Recovery

CONDOLENCES to the family of Anthepe Jakubowski who passed away on Friday. May her Memory Be Eternal

CONDOLENCES to the family of Craig and Mary Kuligowski whose father Richard Kuligowski passed away on Monday. May His Memory Be Eternal

CONDOLENCES to the family of Michael Chackman whose fiancée passed away on Tuesday. May Her Memory Be Eternal

Thank you from Philoptochos: Philoptochos would like to thank all of you for your support of our Pandemic Drive and School Supplies Collection. The outpouring of love and generosity during these difficult times is greatly appreciated. Thank you for making this drive so outstanding and successful!

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY All meetings are On line:
Monday, August 10th-     Kourlourakia workshop 9-3
                                     Parish Council 6pm
                                     Paraklesis 7pm
Tuesday, August 11th-     Finikia workshop 9-3
                                     Calendar Zoom Meeting 6 pm
Wednesday, August 12th-Bible Study 10 am
                                     Paraklesis 7pm
Thursday, August 13th-   Reflection on Hagia Sophia 7 pm
Friday, August 14th-       Great Vespers for Fallen Asleep of the Virgin Mary 6 pm
Saturday, August 15th-   Fallen Asleep of the Virgin Mary Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am

Education Opportunity! A presentation by Dr. Tom Papademetriou “Reflections on the Hagia Sophia from Past to Present”. In light of the recent decisions by the Turkish Prime Minister and the Turkish government to
convert the Great Church of the Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque, this presentation will offer reflections on the Hagia Sophia from past to present times. This presentation will offer historical reflections, considerations of its theological and ecclesiastical significance, as well as touch on some of the contemporary political concerns. Please see the Flyer attached for me details.

GOYA August Fellowship Event:  On August 16th the GOYANS will have an in person, socially distant, fellowship event at Olander park.  See the attached flyer for more information

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.

ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS: Prosfora is needed for the months of September and October. 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!

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.

UP-COMING MEMORIAL SERVICES: August 16th – Theodore (Teddy) Karas – 40 days
(Dr. Susan Sieben’s cousin); George Mulopulos - 6 months (trisagion); Sophia Savvas – 15 years (trisagion); Demetra (Demi) Karas – 9 years; Peter Karas - 36 years (Dr. Susan Sieben’s parents)
May Their Memory Be Eternal

ALTAR FLOWERSD ARE NEEDED FOR November 8th & 15th. 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.

 

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Ninth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:19-31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them: "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them: "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him: "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them: "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe."

Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said: "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17.

Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:22-34

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear."

And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Transfiguration in the Grave Mode

Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Thy disciples Thy glory as each one could endure. Shine forth Thou on us, who are sinners all, Thy light ever-unending, through the prayers of the Theotokos. Light-bestower, glory be to Thee.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.
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Saints and Feasts

Calmstorm
August 09

9th Sunday of Matthew

Allsaint
August 09

The Holy Apostle Matthias

After Judas by transgression fell from his apostleship (Acts 1: 25), and hanging himself out of despair ended his life with a wretched and shameful death (Matt. 27: 5), then, that the number of the Twelve not be lacking, all the disciples gathered in one place after the Ascension of the Savior (the number of men and women being 120), and they chose two men from among them, Joseph, called Barsabas, who was also surnamed Justus, and Matthias, and they set them in the midst. Then they prayed to God and cast lots, "and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles" (Acts 1: 15-26). And thus, having taken the place of Judas, Matthias fulfilled the work of apostleship and the prophecy concerning Judas, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David: "And his bishopric let another take" (Ps. 108(109):8). After this, it is said, Matthias preached the Gospel in Ethiopia, and completed his life there in martyrdom.

Allsaint
August 09

Anthony the Martyr of Alexandria

Transfiguration
August 09

Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Allsaint
August 09

Constantine, Patriarch of Constantinople

Allsaint
August 09

Euthymios the Hieromartyr, Metropolitan of Rhodes

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The principle and source of the virtues is a good disposition of the will, that is to say, an aspiration for goodness and beauty. God is the source and ground of all supernal goodness. Thus the principle of goodness and beauty is faith or, rather, it is Christ, the rock of faith, who is principle and foundation of all virtues. On this rock we stand and on this foundation we build every good thing (cf. I Cor. 3:11).
St. Gregory of Sinai
On Commandments and Doctrines no. 83, Philokalia Vol. 3 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 228, 14th century

The very fire which purifies gold, also consumes wood. Precious metals shine in it like the sun, rubbish burns with black smoke. All are in the same fire of Love. Some shine and others become black and dark. In the same furnace steel shines like the sun, whereas clay turns dark and is hardened like stone. God is a loving fire, and He is a loving fire for all: good and bad. There is, however, a great difference in the way people receive this loving fire of God. The difference is in man, not God.
Dr. Alexandre Kalomiros
The River of Fire, pp. 17 & 19, 20th century

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