Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Bluff City, Tennessee PUBLISH DATE: March 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Cross
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Basil the Holy Martyr of Ancyra
March 22 ...Read Full Text >

Kalliniki & Vassilisa the Martyrs
March 22 ...Read Full Text >

Euthemios the New Martyr
March 22 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished death, and granted unto the thief blessed paradise. The Myrrh-bearers ceased lamenting and turned to joy. The apostles did preach the Good News at Your command, that You had risen from the dead O Christ Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the world ever more. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Save O Lord, O Lord Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to the faithful against the adversaries of the Faith, and protect Your people through Your Holy Cross, Your Holy Cross. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion of the Church
O blessed are You O Christ our God, Who by sending down the Holy Spirit upon them made the fishermen wise and through them Illumined the world. And to You the universe was ever drawn, all glory to You O Lord.

Kontakion
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!" - Translation by Narthex Press
A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


Nothing comes without effort. The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Theophan the Recluse 19th Century


If you would be victorious, taste the suffering of Christ in your person, that you may be chosen to taste His  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac the Syrian, The Orthodox Way: Revised Edition, SVS Press, p. 129

Matins
SUNDAY 9:30AM - 10:30 AM

Liturgy
SUNDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Bible Study
WEDNESDAYS @ 7:00 PM

Parish Information
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
150 Elizabeth Ann Circle
Bluff City, Tennessee 37618

Phone: 423-538-0701
Fax: 423-538-0701
Website: holytrinitybluffcity.org
Email: holytrinitybluffcity@gmail.com

Proistamenos: Fr. Kevin Millsaps

 
The Way of the Cross (2)
Fr. Kevin Millsaps, March 22, 2009
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I am a self-centered person who would love nothing other than to have the universe revolve around me. I have an insatiable appetite for worldly pleasures. My first instinct is to look at other people not as Icons of Christ but rather as competitors in the rat race. I freely surrender myself over to my passions. I would ...Read Full Text >
Upcoming Services and Events at Holy Trinity
Sunday, March 22, 2009: Orthros: 9:30 AM; Divine Liturgy: 10:30 AM; Procession of the Holy Cross: 11:30 AM.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009: Divine Liturgy for the Annunciation of the Theotokos: 7:00 PM.

Thursday, March 26, 2009: Catachumen Class: 7:00 PM.

Friday, March 27, 2009: 4th ...Read Full Text >

In our Prayers
"Lord, Jesus Christ, Who suffered and died for our sins that we may live, if during our life we have sinned in word, deed or thought forgive us in Your goodness and love. All our hope we put in You; protect your servants from all evil. We submit to Your will and into Your hands we commend our souls and ...Read Full Text >

Special Thanks
Gerald (Demetrios) Mershon deserves our sincere gratitude for selecting a reputable contractor for our roof replacement. He personally supervised the instillation and is taking care of follow up items to this project.

Thank you and God Bless you D!!!
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