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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Publish Date: 2021-08-01
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Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
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 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Evening Services Consult Echo Calendar or Weekly Bulletin for times.

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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

Kypros Proestos – Frank Reder – George Sares

TRISIGION PRAYERS FOR:  Zafira Jouras – 40 days  Nick Karas – 18 years Fr. Chris Hadgigeorge – 6 years

All those who fell asleep for the cause of Cyprus after the July 20 Turkish Invasion.  May Their Memory Be Eternal 

THIS WEEK'S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: Mrs. Marion Karas in loving memory of her husband Nick.  May His Memory Be Eternal 

COFFEE HOUR SPONSORED BY:  Mrs. Elena Perry in honor of her husband Jeff’s retirement. 

May God Continue to Bless Him Always

PROSFORA OFFFERED TODAY BY:  Dawn Anagnos  - Thank you and God Bless You.  

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:

Monday, August 2nd: Kourambiethes 9-3

Tuesday, August 3rd: Dance practice begins at 6 pm

Father Larry will be at camp this week.  Please call the office if there are any emergencies

Transfiguration:  If you would like to prayer the great feast of the Transfiguration while Father is at camp on August 5th at 6 pm Saint Elias will have a Vesperal Divine Liturgy in honor of the feast with the blessing of the grapes.  You may also visit Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ann Arbor on August 6 th.  Orthodox at 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am. 

ARE YOU CURRENT WITH YOUR STEWARDSHIP OBLIGATION?  We hope you're enjoying your summer so far.  Due to changes in routine and vacation, we would like to remind you that if you haven't paid or pledged, please do so.  We need all your participation to reach our stewardship goal for this year!.. Thank you to everyone who has paid and pledged! 

Sunday Coffee Hours – As we begin to open, we are once again allowed to have Coffee hour.  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. Please let Carole know which Sunday you would like to offer Coffee Hour.

Warm Hand to Warm Hearts, Please keep Knitting & Crocheting thru the Spring and Summer.  We are also looking for donations of yarn. If you see any, at yard or garage sales, we sure could put it to good use.  Thank You.

Holy Trinity Pantry Update:  Greetings from the Holy Trinity Pantry. Our church Pantry continues to serve our neighbors, and we have established a relationship with a few who use our Pantry on a regular basis. The monthly Pantry inventory was completed on July 2nd.  We have received a few very generous monetary donations, as well as food donations. We are very thankful for those parishioners who have donated.  Presently, we need a few items:  shelf-stable milk, boxed dinners like hamburger helper, canned chicken and tuna, liquid hand soap, and deodorant.  As always, all donations are gratefully accepted!

ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS: ***PROSFORA NEEDED FOR THE MONTH OF July August & September. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR: February 27 2022.  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 MEMORIAL SERVICES- August 8th – Anthepe Jakubowski – 1 year; Panagiotis C. Bekos – 10 years; Marigo Bekos – 21 years; Christos Bekos – 43 years (Trisagion); August 22nd - Athanasios Karvounis -  40 days  August 29th - Andreas Nicolaou – 3 years

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    AHEPA GOLF Outing

    AHEPA GOLF Outing

    Support our Local AHEPA in this year's Golf Outing.

    Pan Orthodox Event August 13th

    Pan Orthodox Event August 13th

    This event is for all members of our community. The gathering is on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 6:00 PM at St. Elias. Come and pray with us that the Theotokos may protect and heal you, your family and your loved ones. Dinner, snacks and refreshments for everyone! Bring a side dish, if you can! An ‘Ask Father’ session will held during the dinner

    2021 Taste of Greece Workshop

    2021 Taste of Greece Workshop

    Once again, it is that time of the year to get ready for Workshops. We all need to work together to make Taste of Greece a huge success.

    Covid Update

    Covid Update

    Please read the latest update for Covid 19 Protocols

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Apolytikion for Proodos of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.

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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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53

At that time, Jesus, having risen from the dead, stood in the midst of his disciples and said to them, "Peace to you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.

Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14.

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:1-8

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

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Saints and Feasts

Healsick
August 01

6th Sunday of Matthew

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August 01

Procession of the Precious Cross

Because of the many diseases that occur in the month of August, the custom prevailed of old in Constantinople to carry the precious Wood of the Cross in procession throughout the city for its sanctification and its deliverance from illnesses. It was brought forth from the imperial treasury on the last day of July and placed upon the Holy Table of the Great Church of the Holy Wisdom; and beginning today, until the Dormition of the Theotokos, it was carried in procession throughout the city and was set forth for veneration before the people.

Allsaint
August 01

The Holy Seven Maccabee Children, Solomone Their Mother, and Eleazar Their Teacher

The names of the Holy Maccabees are Abim, Anthony, Guria, Eleazar, Eusebona, Achim, and Marcellus. They were Jews by race and exact keepers of the Laws of the Fathers. They lived during the reign of Antiochus, who was surnamed Epiphanes ("Illustrious"), the King of Syria and an implacable enemy of the Jews. Having subjugated their whole nation and done many evil things to them, not sparing to assail the most sacred matters of their Faith, he constrained them, among other things, to partake of swine's flesh, which was forbidden by the Law. Then these pious youths, on being apprehended together with their mother and their teacher, were constrained to set at nought the Law, and were subjected to unspeakable tortures: wrackings, the breaking of their bones, the flaying of their flesh, fire, dismemberment, and such things as only a tyrant's mind and a bestial soul is able to contrive. But when they had endured all things courageously and showed in deed that the mind is sovereign over the passions and is able to conquer them if it so desires, they gloriously ended their lives in torments, surrendering their life for the sake of the observance of the divine Law. The first to die was their teacher Eleazar, then all the brethren in the order of their age. As for their wondrous mother Solomone, "filled with a courageous spirit, and stirring up her womanish thoughts with a manly wrath" (II Macc. 7:21), she was present at her children's triumph over the tyrant, strengthening them in their struggle for the sake of their Faith, and enduring stout-heartedly their sufferings for the sake of their hope in the Lord. After her last and youngest son had been perfected in martyrdom, when she was about to be seized to be put to death, she cast herself into the fire that they might not touch her, and was thus deemed worthy of a blessed end together with her sons, in the year 168 before Christ.

Allsaint
August 01

Timothy the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Priconissus

Allsaint
August 01

Elesa the Righteous-Martyr of Kythira

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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

In this case indeed He discloses also another sign, and that no small one, of His own Godhead, and of His equality in honor with the Father. For whereas they said, "To unbind sins pertains to God only," He not only unbinds sins, but also before this He makes another kind of display in a thing which pertained to God only; the publishing the secrets in the heart. For neither had they uttered what they were thinking.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Archdiocese News

OCF Seeks District Student Leaders

07/29/2021

Can you identify a student who is passionate about serving their fellow students, and helping them access the fullness of the faith through the ministry of OCF.
https://www.goarch.org/-/ocf-student-leaders

Metropolis of Chicago Clergy-Laity Assembly Registration

07/29/2021

You have one week left to secure early bird registration rates for the Metropolis of Chicago Clergy-Laity Assembly 2021 that takes place on October 7-10, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri.
https://www.goarch.org/-/metropolis-chicago-assembly-2021

St. Photios Shrine Offers Church Supplies

07/29/2021

If you are in need of church supplies, consider purchasing these items from the St. Photios on-line store store!
https://www.goarch.org/-/st--photios-shrine-church-supplies

How-to Green Your Parish, Episode 15: Creation Care as Orthodox Ethos

07/29/2021

This week’s “How-to” Green Your Parish episode features Dr. Elizabeth Theokritoff “Creation Care as Orthodox Ethos”.
https://www.goarch.org/-/how-to-green-parish-15

Hagia Sophia Children’s Book Published by Department of Greek Education

07/29/2021

The Department of Greek Education is proud to announce the release of a new children’s book titled “The Big Secret” written by Ms. Maria Brastianou and illustrated by Mr. Christos Gousidis. This project was made possible by the generous grant the Department of Greek Education received from Leadership 100.
https://www.goarch.org/-/the-big-secret

How-to Green Your Parish, Episode 14: Learning from our Parishes - Holy Trinity (Raleigh, NC)

07/27/2021

This week’s “How-to” Green Your Parish episode features Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Raleigh, NC.
https://www.goarch.org/-/green-your-parish-14

New Orthodox Theology Book Published by Dr. Eve Tibbs

07/27/2021

Dr. Paraskevè “Eve” Tibbs, the Christian Education Ministry leader for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, has just published a book, A Basic Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology – Introducing Beliefs and Practices. The format is inviting and accessible, suitable for both Orthodox and western Christian readers, who may or may not have prior theological background.
https://www.goarch.org/-/guide-to-eastern-orthodox-theology

Learning Through Serving - Project Based Learning for Religious Education

07/27/2021

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is pleased to announce “Learning Through Serving: Project Based Learning for Religious Education”. This Zoom workshop will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PDT and is ideal for clergy, religious educators, Sunday School directors and teachers, parents, and anyone interested in the implementation of Project Based Learning for Religious Education.
https://www.goarch.org/-/learning-through--serving

Homily for the Feastday of Saint Paraskevi the Great-Martyr

07/26/2021

With great spiritual gladness, I rejoice to celebrate the Feastday of your Heavenly Protector and Advocate, the Holy and Righteous-Martyr, Paraskevi. Earlier in our prayers and praises, we read the following from her Kontakion: Τὸν ναόν σου πάνσεμνε, ὡς ἰατρεῖον ψυχικὸν εὑράμενοι… We find your Temple, O All-Pure One, to be a remedy of our souls…
https://www.goarch.org/-/st-paraskevi-washington-tx

Unpack Your Creative Side with IOCC

07/26/2021

Everybody can be creative- you've just got to think outside of the box. You can turn virtually any activity into a chance to help others through IOCC.
https://www.goarch.org/-/iocc-creative-side

Hit the links with Metropolitan Nathanael and friends!

07/26/2021

Hit the links with Metropolitan Nathanael and friends!
https://www.goarch.org/-/metropolis-chicago-golf-outing

“Faith in Freedom” Video Series: Episode 5

07/26/2021

In honor of the 200th year anniversary of Greek independence, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, will release a video the 25th of each month as part of the “Faith in Freedom” series.
https://www.goarch.org/-/faith-in-freedom-series-episode-5

IVNext 2021

07/26/2021

Ionian Village in Glyfa, Greece prepares to welcomes the arrival of its going adult program, #IVNext2021.
https://www.goarch.org/-/ivnext-2021

Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh Offers Holy Unction Service

07/26/2021

His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh and area clergy gathered today and prayed the service of Holy Unction for Fr. John Loejos. May our Lord extend his healing hand upon his servant.
https://www.goarch.org/-/metropolitan-savas-holy-unction

Here's what The Salt Lake Tribune writes about Archbishop Elpidophoros's Visit to Utah

07/26/2021

After spending several days meeting civic and religious leaders, Archbishop Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis), head of the Archdiocese of America, was excited to experience Utah in a new way: on horseback. “We’re going to ride horses like Utahns,” the Greek Orthodox prelate said with a smile Friday.
https://www.goarch.org/-/kaitlyn-bancroft-salt-lake-tribune

Remarks of Thanksgiving to Archbishop Elpidophoros from V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas

07/26/2021

On July 25, 2021, the V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas delivered remarks of thanksgiving to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at both the Divine Liturgy and the Luncheon that followed.
https://www.goarch.org/-/remarks-of-thanksgiving-archbishop-elpidophoros-from-v-rev-archimandrite-george-nikas

Metropolis of Pittsburgh YAL Conference – October 2021

07/26/2021

The Metropolis of Pittsburgh will be hosting their first YAL Conference since 1989 on October 8-10, 2021. Geared toward Orthodox Christians between the ages of 18-35, this conference will provide an opportunity for young adults from across the country to gather to worship as one Body.
https://www.goarch.org/-/yal-pittsburgh-conference

Wantagh Parents Call for Stricter Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License After Death of Daughter

07/26/2021

After their daughter Kyra was killed in a crash, Rena and George Gasparis of Wantagh are calling for stricter penalties for drivers with suspended licenses.
https://www.goarch.org/-/gasparish-wantagh

Congratulations Patrick Winkel

07/26/2021

Saint Barbara Church in Orange, CT celebrates with parishioner Patrick Winkel who signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins after being drafted in the ninth round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
https://www.goarch.org/-/patrick-winkel

Archbishop Elpidophoros Continues Pastoral Visit to Utah

07/26/2021

On Sunday, July 25 after the Archierarchical Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Salt Lake City, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America bestowed upon the V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas the Pectoral Cross of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-visit-utah-july-2021
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