July 31
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Publish Date: 2022-07-31
Bulletin Contents
Parish News
Insert
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Wisdom of the Fathers
Holy Trinity Cathedral
General Information
- Phone:
- (419) 243-9189
- Fax:
- (419) 243-3799
- Email:
- holytrinitytoledo@gmail.com
- Street Address:
- 740 Superior Street
- Toledo, OH 43604
- Mailing Address:
- 740 Superior Street
- Toledo, OH 43604
Contact Information
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.
Past Bulletins
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- 2022-08-07
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- 2022-07-24
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- 2022-07-17
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- 2022-07-10
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- 2022-07-03
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- 2022-06-26
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:
Debbie Morris – Steve Papadimos – Pete Papadimos - Harry Dean Proestos
40-DAY BLESSING FOR: Louise Catherine Zink born June 14th to parents Evan and Aniese Zink.
May God Continue to Bless Her Always.
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY
THIS WEEK’S EPISTLE READERS ARE: English: George Veronie Greek: Dr. Dimitrios Xanthakos
THIS WEEK’S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED BY The friends of Maria Tzanakis in honor of her 60th birthday. May God Continue to Bless Her Always. Please join them for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship after Church today in our Community Center.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Sunday, July 31st: Koulourakia Workshop
Monday, August 1st: Koulourakia Workshop 9 am. Hellenic Dance Company practice: 6:00-6:30 p.m.-Ellinopedia (approximate ages 18 month to 7),6:30-7:00 p.m.-Asteria (approximate age 7-10), 7:00-8:00 p.m.-Olympians (approximate age 10-12), 8:00-9:30 p.m.-Hellenic Dancers (approximate age 13 +)
Saturday, August 6th: Holy Transfiguration Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am
St. George (Woodley) is having their Summer Festival August 5th, 6th, and 7th. Please see the flyer for more details.
Ypsilanti 118 Memorial Golf Outing hole sponsoring. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole for this year’s Golf Outing please see the attached form.
Ypsilanti 118 Memorial Golf Outing – Save the Date – This year’s Ypsilanti 118 Memorial Golf Outing will be Saturday September 24 at Heather Downs Country Club honoring Andy Dionyssiou. This will be a four-man scramble with a shotgun start at 1:30. Cost is $90.00 per person for golf and dinner or $35.00 for dinner only. Dinner is chicken and ribs. For complete details and to register or sponsor please visit www.ypsigolfmemorial.com.
50th ANNUAL GREEK AMERICAN FESTIVAL is just 6 weeks away!... If you haven’t already done so.. please go online and sign up to volunteer at www.holytoledotrinity.com We need everyone’s support more than ever to make this year’s 50th festival a success.. It can’t be done without all of you. Thank you!
WE ARE HALF WAY THROUGH OUR 2022 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN. During vacation season we tend to forget our obligation... As a reminder...Have you submitted your pledge card? Are you current with your payments? Thank you!
NEW Holy Trinity Pantry needed items: Saltine crackers, Shelf-stable milk, canned tuna, canned chicken, shampoo, body wash, vegetable oil. Our pantry accepts all nonperishable food and hygiene items. We also gratefully accept money donations, and we can do the shopping for you! Thank you to all parishioners who support this church ministry!
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
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 August and September. Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR: December 11th 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: August 7 –Jack Adams - 40 days -Nick Karas (trisagion) 19 years; August 28 – George Dedes – 1 year
Insert
St. George Festival
St. George (Woodley) is having their Summer Festival August 5th, 6th, and 7th. Please see the flyer for more details.
Festival Workshop Schedule 2022
Holy Trinity we need your help getting ready for the Greek Festival! Please see this year's Festival workshop schedule.
AHEPA GOLF Outing
If you are interested in sponsoring a hole for this year's Golf Outing please see the attached flyer!
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.
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 Eudocimus of Cappadocia in the Fourth Mode
The One that hath called thee from the earth to Heaven to dwell * preserveth thy body uncorrupted after thy death, O saintly Eudocimus; * for in living modestly and chastely, O blest one, * thou didst keep thy flesh free of all stain and defilement; * with boldness, therefore, pray unto Christ that we may all be saved.
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.
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Matins Gospel Reading
Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10
On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.
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 Romans 15:1-7.
Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
Gospel Reading
7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35
At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.
As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.
Saints and Feasts
July 31
Joseph the Righteous of Arimathea
Saint Joseph of Arimathea was a prominent Jewish leader during the time of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned in the Gospels as being a rich man from Armiathea who was a secret disciple of Christ due to his status in the Sanhedrin. After the crucifixion and death of our Lord, Joseph approached Pontius Pilate out of piety and asked for the body of Jesus so that he might bury it honorably. He, together with Saint Nicodemus, removed the body of Christ from the cross in the presence of the Theotokos and the Myrrh-Bearing Women, wrapped it in a linen shroud, anointed it with spices, and laid it in a new tomb that he owned. This disciple later traveled the world proclaiming the Gospel until he reposed in peace in England. The Church commemorates him individually on July 31st and along with the Myrrh-Bearing Women and Nicodemus on the 3rd Sunday of Pascha (the Sunday of the Holy Myrrh-Bearers).
July 31
Eudocimus the Righteous of Cappadocia
Saint Eudocimus was from Cappadocia, the son of pious and most illustrious parents, patricians in rank. He especially cultivated chastity and mercy, the one by never meeting the gaze of a woman, the other by cheerfully providing the needs of the poor. When he was made military commander of Cappadocia, he continued in his righteous ways, showing mercy and uprightness in all his dealings. Having so lived in piety, quietly and without ostentation, he was called from this life at the age of thirty-three, about the year 840, during the reign of the Iconoclast Theophilus. Not long after his burial, his grave became a fountain of unending miracles, as God revealed the virtue that Eudocimus had striven to hide; when his grave was later opened, his body was found incorrupt. His holy relics were translated to Constantinople.
July 31
Forefeast of the Precious Cross
July 31
Dionysios the Righteous Martyr of Vatopaidi
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 ...
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century
And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And this He does to confirm their faith, and to show that they are participators in the good work ...
Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century