Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Fitchburg, MA PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

6th Sunday of Luke
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Marcianos & Martyrios the Notaries, Chrysanthe
October 25 ...Read Full Text >

Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by Peter the Apostle
October 25 ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >
For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century

Vespers
None

Matins
9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
10:00 a.m.

Bible Study
None

Parish Information
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
1319 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Phone: (978) 342-1216
Fax: (978) 345-5589

Proistamenos: Rev. Harry Providakes

 
October 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the ...Read Full Text >
Today
Altar candles are a gift of Mrs. Virginia Hurtubise in loving memory of her son, Michael Philbin.

Altar Boys Serving
October 25th
Costas Halkiadakis, Captain
Allan Cormier, Andreas Stefanakos

November 1st
Costas Halkiadakis, Captain
Alex Pickering, Matthew Bourekas

Parish Council Members On Duty
October 25th
Georgia Amanatidis, Gregory Bourekas,
Scott Spyropoulos, Basil Tolos

November 1st
Ronald Gaudet, Harris Karis,
Maria Laskarides, Staci Halkiadakis

Coffee Hour Fellowship
Everyone is invited to join us today for the Coffee Fellowship in the Church hall following the Divine Liturgy. Fellowship today is hosted by the Parish Council. If anyone is interested in signing up to host Coffee Hour please see any member of the Parish Council.

Sunday School
The Sunday School will be hosting a Halloween party on Friday, October 30th from 6-9 in the church hall. Everyone of all ages welcome! Sign up sheet for “kids” and to bring in goodies outside the kitchen. We are looking for parent volunteers to help with set-up, decorations and helping run the games.  ...Read Full Text >

Mark Your Calendars
Friday, Oct 30
Halloween Party 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Sponsored by the Sunday school & PTO

Saturday, Oct 31
Hope Luncheon 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sponsored by Philoptochos of Holy Trinity

Tuesday, Nov. 3
Philoptochos Meeting at 6:00pm

Sunday, Nov. ...Read Full Text >

Bookstore
Be sure to check out the book store at the bottom of the stairs. We have many items and books that would be good for godchildren, grandchildren, all your family members and your friends.

Some book titles are: Read & Rhyme book- “Why, Oh Why? Oh Me, Oh My!”; 365 Read aloud Bedtime Bible Stories; ...Read Full Text >

Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center News
Did you know? … Holy Trinity’s Treasured Generations - 2009 is our annual gift program that guarantees our elders and their families will have an Orthodox home when they need it most. Our need is great! If you have not given yet, please make your pledge by the end of this year. It`s not too late! For ...Read Full Text >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >
ORTHODOX COMMUNION POLICY: Visitors, please note that it is the policy of the Orthodox Church to administer Holy Communion only to baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians who are in spiritual good order with the Orthodox Church. Those who are not members of the Orthodox Church, however, are encouraged to attend, pray, and sing during the Divine Liturgy and share in the work and fellowship of Holy Trinity Church.
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