Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC PUBLISH DATE: July 5, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2

Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 8:5-13
4th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching him and ...Read Full Text >

Athanasios of Mount Athos
July 5 ...Read Full Text >

Uncovering of the Holy Relics of Our Righteous Father Sergius of Radonezh
July 5 ...Read Full Text >

Holy New Martyrs Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and the Novice Barbara
July 5 ...Read Full Text >

Sisoes the Great
July 6 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Righteous of Malea
July 7 ...Read Full Text >

Kyriaki the Great Martyr
July 7 ...Read Full Text >

Prokopios the Great Martyr & his mother Theodosia the Martyr
July 8 ...Read Full Text >

Appearance of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Kazan
July 8 ...Read Full Text >

Pancratios, Bishop of Sicily
July 9 ...Read Full Text >

Deposition of the Precious Robe of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Moscow
July 10 ...Read Full Text >

45 Holy Martyrs of Nikopolis, Armenia
July 10 ...Read Full Text >

Deposition of the Precious Robe of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Moscow
July 10 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Father Anthony of the Kiev Caves
July 10 ...Read Full Text >

Euphemia the Great Martyr
July 11 ...Read Full Text >

The All-Praised Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Princess of Kiev
July 11 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fishermen all-wise, sending upon them the Holy Spirit and, through them, netting the world. O Loving One, glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Let us hearken, as many as are to receive Christ: for it is possible to receive Him even now. Let us hearken, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 26 on Matthew 8, 4th Century


Vespers
See Parish Bulletin

Matins
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Weekday: Please see Parish Newsletter

Bible Study
Please see Sunday Bulletin for details.

Parish Information
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
5000 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27612

Phone: (919) 781-4548
Fax: (919) 781-4568
Website: www.holytrinityraleigh.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Paul A. Kaplanis
Email: frpaulk@msn.com

Other Parish Info
Book Club, please see Sunday Bulletin for details

 

July 1, 2009
Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Fourth of July
Protocol 56/09
July 4, 2009
Independence Day

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 Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day,
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June 30, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` REFLECTIONS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” ~Benjamin Franklin

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

On Saturday, we will commemorate Independence Day, because it was on July 4, 1776, that the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was
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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, July 5: 2-Year Trisagion Prayer for Lou Fotiades; Baptism, son of Abraham Medhanie & Freweini Mebramtu, 12:30 PM

Monday, July 6: Church Office closed

Thursday, July 9: OCM Prayer Group, 6:45 AM


STS. PARASKEVI & PANTELEIMON THE GREAT MARTYR
We will be commemorating the Feast Days of two Saints of our Church this month. St. Paraskevi on Monday, July 20 and St. Panteleimon on Monday, July 27. Orthros, will be at 5 PM and Divine Liturgy, 6 PM for both celebrations.

SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
Our next book is, “GIFTS OF THE DESERT, The Forgotten Path of Christian Spirituality”, by Kryiacos C. Markides. This is the same author of our previous book, “Mountain of Silence. We would like everyone to read this book at their leisure during the summer months and we will discuss in the early fall. Please ...Read Full Text >

GREEK FESTIVAL
We will be baking one item in July, Pasta Flora, that delicious apricot preserve dessert. Working days will be on Monday & Tuesday, July 13 & 14, 9 AM and Wednesday, July 15, if needed. We look forward to everyone offering their time and talent.

SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS
Our Ladies Philoptochos Society is involved in a nationwide project collecting "NEW" shoes for orphans all over the world. This is an outstanding project for our youth groups and all the members of our parish to be involved in too! For GOYANS, what a great opportunity for everyone to go to the clearance ...Read Full Text >

HELP FEED THE HUNGRY FOOD COLLECTION
Please continue to bring canned goods and non-perishable foods throughout the Summer. These foods will be distributed to the North Raleigh Ministries Food Bank.

CHOIR ORGANIST
We are looking for potential organists that would like to volunteer to assist Elia and our choir periodically throughout the year, especially on Major Feast Days, Christmas, Easter, etc. Volunteers should be able to confidently read music and pass an audition. We have certainly witnessed some of the talent ...Read Full Text >

PLANNING STUDY RESULTS
It was so great to see so many parishioners stay for the report by Father Anthony Scott regarding our Capital Campaign Planning Study. He was very impressed and positive regarding our Holy Trinity Parish Family. We definitely have many strengths, but we also have some weaknesses. We are presently having some ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COOKBOOK
Have you submitted your favorite recipe(s) yet? Test out one you like the best and submit it. This will be an international cookbook, celebrating the diversity of our Parish. So, if you have recipes that are Greek, Russian, Lebanese, Serbian, Eritrean, American, et al., we really want to represent EVERYONE ...Read Full Text >

SERVICES IN AUGUST
During the Fast of the Dormition of the Theotokos from August 1- 14, we will have several weekday services. We will have Paraclesis Services on Saturday, August 1, at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 3, 6 PM, Friday, August 7, 6 PM, Monday, August 10, 6 PM and Wednesday, August 12, 6 PM . On Wednesday, August 5, we ...Read Full Text >

SPECIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL DAYS
We will have several Summer Sunday School days this year. Our next one is on Sunday, July 19, 9:45 AM, beginning with Divine Liturgy followed by combined classes learning time. We are looking for parents/teachers to step forward to help with this program. Please contact Kristine Scharf at: ...Read Full Text >

The Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Holds its 76th Meeting

June 26, 2009
The seventy-sixth meeting of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation took place at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Crestwood, New York, June 1 to 3. The session, hosted by the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA), was co-chaired by Metropolitan Maximos of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh and Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.  ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Visit the United States in October 2009

June 26, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America announces the visit of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States this coming October for a three-stage visit, which will include an Environmental Symposium on the Mississippi River and visits to New York, Atlanta and Washington D.C. ...Read Full Text >

STS. PARASKEVI & PANTELEIMON THE GREAT MARTYR – We will be commemorating the Feast Days of two Saints of our Church this month. St. Paraskevi on Monday, July 20 and St. Panteleimon on Monday, July 27. Orthros, will be at 5 PM and Divine Liturgy, 6 PM for both celebrations.

SERVICES IN AUGUST – During the Fast of the Dormition of the Theotokos from August 1- 14, we will have several weekday services. We will have Paraclesis Services on Saturday, August 1, at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 3, 6 PM, Friday, August 7, 6 PM, Monday, August 10, 6 PM and Wednesday, August 12, 6 PM . On Wednesday, August 5, we will celebrate the Transfiguration Feast, Orthros, 5:00 PM & Divine Liturgy, 6:00 PM. On Saturday morning, August 15, we will celebrate the Dormition of the Theotokos with Orthros at 8:30 AM and Divine Liturgy at approximately, 9:30 AM. On Friday, August 14, the Dormition Church in Greensboro will be celebrating Vespers. It is a good thing to visit our neighboring parishes.
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Previous Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:June 28, 2009
Publish Date:June 21, 2009
Publish Date:June 14, 2009
Publish Date:June 7, 2009
Publish Date:May 31, 2009
Publish Date:May 24, 2009
Publish Date:May 17, 2009
 
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