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:

Steve Papadimos – Harry D. Proestos – George Sares

THIS WEEK’S MEMORIAL IS FOR: Melpomeni Vourvoulia – 1 year May Her Memory Be Eternal

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY

PROSFORA OFFERED BY: Helen Matthews

EPISTLE READERS ARE: English: Janis Plomaritis Greek: Bill Plomaritis

COFFEE HOUR SPONSORED BY The Family of Melpomeni Vourvoulia. Please join them for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship after Church today in our Community Center.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:

Sunday, March 20^th: Pan-Orthodox Vespers Holy Trinity Cathedral 6 pm

Monday, March 21^st: Great Compline 5 pm, St. Nektarios Movie 7 pm

Wednesday March 23^rd: Pre-sanctified Liturgy 6 pm, Pot-Luck and Lenten Discussion to follow Liturgy, Adult Greek School via zoom

Friday, March 25^th: Annunciation Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am, Flag Raising 11:30 am, Third Salutations 5 pm, Philoptochos Sponsored Parish Lenten Retreat following Salutations

Saturday, March 26^th: Children’s Greek School beginning at 9:20 via zoom, Parents of Young Children

Greek Independence Day Presentation: Next Sunday, March 27th, will be the Greek Independence Day Presentation. Please join us as we celebrate together as a community.

Pan-Orthodox Vespers: The next Sunday vespers will be hosted by St. George in Rossford at 6 pm. More information coming soon!

Philoptochos Service Scholarship Qualifying high school seniors who plan on attending an accredited college, university, or trade school, can apply for a service scholarship. If interested, please email Stephanie Berardinelli at mrs.berardinelli0728@gmail.com. The deadline to apply is May 1st.

Philoptochos Metropolis is offering the Florence G. Stefanou Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to qualifying high school seniors OR undergraduate college students attending an accredited college, university, or trade school. For more information go to detroit.goarch.org, then Ministries, and click on Philoptochos Scholarship.

Notice to all high school seniors and college undergraduates:

The local, District and National scholarships are available for submission. The local AHEPA/Daughters scholarships use the same application to determine recipients. The application can be found at www.toledo.buckeyedistrict11.org. Due date is April 19, 2021.

The District scholarship application is now available online at www.bsf.buckeyedistrict11.org and will be due March 31, 2021. As a reminder, the District scholarship does not have a minimum GPA requirement. Please refer to www.ahepa.org for details on the National scholarship.

2022 Philoptochos Sponsored Parish Lenten Retreat: The Philoptochos Lenten Retreat & Service Project will be held March 25th, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Please join us for a “Baby Shower” benefiting Heartbeat of Toledo, a non-profit organization that has proudly served Toledo and surrounding areas since 1971. They offer information to women facing pregnancy and help families in need. Everyone is welcome at this FREE event! Please see the flyer for more information.

Greek Independence Day Flag Raising In Honor of Greek Independence Day: We are raising the Greek flag on Friday, March 25 @ 11:30 in front of One Government Centre in downtown Toledo. If you would like to carpool to the site we will be meeting at the church at 11:00 to consolidate cars. Please see the flyer for more information.

NEW Pantry Update: Hello Parishioners. The Pantry has a new and updated list of needed food and hygiene items. We continue to meet a great need in our neighboring community. Please donate generously. We gratefully welcome all food and monetary donations. At this time, our most needed items are: canned tuna, canned chicken, jelly, saltine and Ritz crackers, shelf-stable milk, body wash, shampoo, laundry soap and toilet paper. We are deeply grateful to our parishioners who continue to donate and support this worthy cause. Thank you.

Attention 2022 High School Graduates: The Raftopoulos Scholarship applications are available. Please contact Carole. The deadline is Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Philoptochos News: Philoptochos is continuing to strive for all women of our parish to join this dynamic group that supports all the needs of our beloved Holy Trinity. Participation in our activities is flexible and accommodates women’s varying availability and time commitment. Stewardship is being accepted for continuing and new members for 2022. The amount of your stewardship to this organization is your choice, with the average membership steward giving $50. We are obligated to the first $21 to our National and Metropolis Philoptochos, and the remainder of your donation stays here at our parish and supports our projects in our local community. Payment can be forwarded to Maria Kopan, Membership, and can also be made through PayPal at ToledoPhiloptochos@gmail.com

Thank you! The Daughters of Penelope extend a sincere thank you to everyone who donated to Water With Blessings, the international non-profit organization that provides water filtration devices to communities in need. This organization is one of the philanthropic projects supported by the Daughters and was highlighted during a recent Church coffee hour. The generosity and support of the Holy Trinity community was very much appreciated.

MDSC Camper Registration and Staff Application Now Open! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your kids the gift of camp! We are celebrating our 70th season and look forward to welcoming campers and staff from our Metropolis for a fun, memorable, and safe experience steeped in our Orthodox faith. Please visit www.gomdsc.org. For more information, contact us at gomdsc@gmail.com or 248-909-6372

2022 Stewardship Campaign is well underway. Have you submitted your pledge card? If not please do so. We want to include everyone in the Stewardship listing in the Echo. Thank you to all of you who have submitted.

Warm Hands to Warm Hearts next gathering is March 29th, at 1 pm, in the church hall. Bring with you a size 8 or 9 pair of Knitting needles or size K or 6.50 Crochet hook. Yarn and directions will be provided. Continue knitting and crocheting 7x9 inch rectangles. We are in need of yarn... any color, any kind, and any amount. Our group is anxious to make more Lap Blankets.

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. Please let Carole know which Sunday you would like to offer Coffee Hour.

ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS: ***PROSFORA NEEDED FOR THE MONTHS OF March and April. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR: July 31^st 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.

Upcoming memorials- April 3rd - George Georghakis - 24 years (trisagion) Peter Stamos - 10 years-April 10th – Catherine Geanopulos – 40 days- Jim Veronie -40days– Alfreda Morris – 40 Days

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Philoptochos Sponsored Lenten Retreat

2022 Philoptochos Sponsered Parish Lenten Retreat: The Philoptochos Lenten Retreat & Service Project will be held March 25th, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Please join us for a “Baby Shower” benefiting Heartbeat of Toledo, a non-profit organization that has proudly served Toledo and surrounding areas since 1971. They offer information to women facing pregnancy and help families in need. Everyone is welcome at this FREE event! Please see the flyer for more information.

Luminaries

Daughters of Penelope and Holy Trinity presents Holy Friday Luminary Jars Please see flyer for details

Daughters of Penelope Bake sale

2022 ORDER FORM – Due April 11, 2022 Please see flyer for details

Greek Kitchen Spring Order Form

Greek Kitchen Spring order form! Click on the flyer for more details

Ukraine Relief Fund

Together, the Archdiocese and IOCC aim to raise $1 million for both immediate and long-term support of the Ukrainian people. Please click on the flyer for more information.

Man of God

On March 21st Man of God, a movie about the life of Saint Nektarios, will be playing in Toledo. Click here for more information. https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Man-of-God

MDSC 70th Anniversary NEW DATE!!!

The 70th Anniversary date has changed! Please see the flyer for details.

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Light of Orthdoxy, pillar and teacher of the Church, adornment of monastics, invincible champion of theologians, O Gregory thou wonderworker, boast of Thessalonica, herald of grace: ever pray that our souls be saved.

Apolytikion of the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fisherman all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them, drawing all the world into Your net. O Loving One, glory be to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

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 Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3.

IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
The Reading is from Mark 2:1-12

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"

Saints and Feasts

March 20

Photini the Samaritan Woman

Saint Photini lived in 1st century Palestine and was the woman that Christ met at Jacob's Well in Samaria as recorded in the Gospel according to John (4:4-26). After her encounter with Christ, she and her whole family were baptized by the Apostles and became evangelists of the early Church. Photini and her children eventually were summoned before the emperor Nero and instructed to renounce their faith in Christ. They refused to do so, accepting rather to suffer various tortures. After many efforts to force her to surrender to idolatry, the emperor ordered that she be thrown down a well. Photini gave up her life in the year 66.

St. Photini is commemorated on three occasions during the year: February 26 (Greek tradition), March 20 (Slavic tradition), and the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman on the 5th Sunday of Pascha.

March 20

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

This divine Father, who was from Asia Minor, was from childhood reared in the royal court of Constantinople, where he was instructed in both religious and secular wisdom. Later, while still a youth, he left the imperial court and struggled in asceticism on Mount Athos, and in the Skete at Beroea. He spent some time in Thessalonica being treated for an illness that came from his harsh manner of life. He was present in Constantinople at the Council that was convened in 1341 against Barlaam of Calabria, and at the Council of 1347 against Acindynus, who was of like mind with Barlaam; Barlaam and Acindynus claimed that the grace of God is created. At both these Councils, the Saint contended courageously for the true dogmas of the Church of Christ, teaching in particular that divine grace is not created, but is the uncreated energies of God which are poured forth throughout creation: otherwise it would be impossible, if grace were created, for man to have genuine communion with the uncreated God. In 1347 he was appointed Metropolitan of Thessalonica. He tended his flock in an apostolic manner for some twelve years, and wrote many books and treatises on the most exalted doctrines of our Faith; and having lived for a total of sixty-three years, he reposed in the Lord in 1359.

His holy relics are kept in the Cathedral of Thessalonica. A full service was composed for his feast day by the Patriarch Philotheus in 1368, when it was established that his feast be celebrated on this day. Since works without right faith avail nothing, we set Orthodoxy of faith as the foundation of all that we accomplish during the Fast, by celebrating the Triumph of Orthodoxy the Sunday before, and the great defender of the teachings of the holy Fathers today.

March 20

Cuthbert the Wonderworker, Bishop of Lindisfarne

Saint Cuthbert was born in Britain about the year 635, and became a monk in his youth at the monastery of Melrose by the River Tweed. After many years of struggle as a true priest of Christ, in the service both of his own brethren and of the neglected Christians of isolated country villages, he became a solitary on Farne Island in 676. After eight years as a hermit, he was constrained to leave his quiet to become Bishop of Lindisfarne, in which office he served for almost two years. He returned to his hermitage two months before he reposed in peace in 687. Because of the miracles he wrought both during his life and at his tomb after his death, he is called the "Wonderworker of Britain." The whole English people honoured him, and kings were both benefactors to his shrine and suppliants of his prayers. Eleven years after his death, his holy relics were revealed to be incorrupt; when his body was translated from Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral in August of 1104, his body was still found to be untouched by decay, giving off "an odour of sweetest fragrancy," and "from the flexibility of its joints representing a person asleep rather than dead." Finally, when the most impious Henry VIII desecrated his shrine, opening it to despoil it of its valuables, his body was again found incorrupt, and was buried in 1542. It is believed that after this the holy relics of Saint Cuthbert were hidden to preserve them from further desecration.

March 20

Righteous Fathers slain at the Monastery of St. Savas

The Righteous Martyrs were put to death by the barbarians during the reign of Emperor Heraclius, when Saint Modestus was Patriarch of Jerusalem (632-634).

March 20

Myron the New Martyr of Crete

Wisdom of the Fathers

Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him down. And they put the sick man before Christ, saying nothing, but committing the whole to Him.

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

For though in the beginning He Himself went about, and did not require so much faith of them that came unto Him; yet in this case they both approached Him, and had faith required on their part. For, "Seeing," it is said, "their faith;" that is, the faith of them that had let the man down.

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros Meets with Greek Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs

03/18/2022

On March 17, 2022 Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Mr. Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, Greek Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the Archdiocese Headquarters, where they discussed the Archdiocese's initiatives and the Greek-American community.

https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-miltiadis-varvitsiotis

Sleep Out America

03/18/2022

On Friday, March 11, 2022 parishes from South Florida Eastern District, gathered at Saint Mark Church in Boca Raton, Florida, to participate in Sleep-Out America. This has become an Annual event, in coordination with the Covenant House.

https://www.goarch.org/-/sleepout-america-2022

2nd Annual Drawing Contest - St. Photios National Shrine

03/18/2022

For the annual commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople observed May 29, the St. Photios National Shrine is proud to announce its Second Annual Drawing Competition open to children ages 9-12 of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

https://www.goarch.org/-/st-photios-shrine-contest-2022

SPEAKER SERIES: Orthodox Scholars Preach - Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas, March 20

03/16/2022

Dr. Marcus Plested: Professor | Author | Editor

https://www.goarch.org/-/speaker-series-orthodox-scholars-preach-sunday-of-saint-gregory-palamas-march-20

Solidarity in Song at Saints Constantine & Helen Cathedral, Brooklyn

03/15/2022

Saints Constantine and Helen Cathedral of Brooklyn welcomed Asia Mieleszko, the music director of the Ukrainian Village Voices, along with her colleagues Max Temnogorod and Natalie Oshukany, to present a workshop that highlighted songs from the regions of Ukraine most adversely affected by recent bombardment and military aggression.

https://www.goarch.org/-/solidarity-in-song-brooklyn

Pascha Eggs on Sale to Benefit Ionian Village

03/14/2022

Special Edition hand-painted IV Pascha Eggs are on sale through So Blue Greek Ceramics & Gifts! @sobluegreekceramics

https://www.goarch.org/-/pascha-eggs-fundraiser-2022-iv

Comfort Food for Families: Pilgrimage to Pascha

03/14/2022

On this week's episode of "Comfort Food for Families: Pilgrimage to Pascha" from the GOA Center for Family Care, Pres. Kerry Pappas talks about the Lenten services of the church and how important it is for us to attend as many as we can!

https://www.goarch.org/-/comfort-food-families

Metropolis of Chicago Online Resources

03/14/2022

St. Andrew will feature several Lenten Lectures by a variety of speakers on Wednesdays from March 16, 2022 - April 13, 2022 at 7:15 PM.

https://www.goarch.org/-/metropolis-chicago-online-resources-2022

The Sounds of Lent

03/14/2022

The Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir, Youth Choir and Orchastra, under the direction of Maetro Costas Tsourakis present, The Sounds of Lent" Concert, Sunday April 3rd, 2022.

https://www.goarch.org/-/the-sounds-of-lent

Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos at Archangel Michael Church

03/14/2022

On March 13, His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos presided over the Sunday of Orthodoxy Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, New York, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.

https://www.goarch.org/-/port-washington-bishop-athenagoras-2022

Clean Monday Clergy Gathering in NJ

03/11/2022

On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia visited the Annunciation Cathedral in Baltimore.

https://www.goarch.org/-/clean-monday-nj-2022

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Philoptochos Sponsored Lenten Retreat

Luminaries

Daughters of Penelope Bake sale

Greek Kitchen Spring Order Form

Ukraine Relief Fund

Man of God

MDSC 70th Anniversary NEW DATE!!!

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Apolytikion of the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Saints and Feasts

Photini the Samaritan Woman

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

Cuthbert the Wonderworker, Bishop of Lindisfarne

Righteous Fathers slain at the Monastery of St. Savas

Myron the New Martyr of Crete

Wisdom of the Fathers

Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros Meets with Greek Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs

03/18/2022

Sleep Out America

03/18/2022

2nd Annual Drawing Contest - St. Photios National Shrine

03/18/2022

SPEAKER SERIES: Orthodox Scholars Preach - Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas, March 20

03/16/2022

Solidarity in Song at Saints Constantine & Helen Cathedral, Brooklyn

03/15/2022

Pascha Eggs on Sale to Benefit Ionian Village

03/14/2022

Comfort Food for Families: Pilgrimage to Pascha

03/14/2022

Metropolis of Chicago Online Resources

03/14/2022

The Sounds of Lent

03/14/2022

Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos at Archangel Michael Church

03/14/2022

Clean Monday Clergy Gathering in NJ

03/11/2022