Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC PUBLISH DATE: January 24, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 18:10-14
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today

The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
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Xenia, Deaconess of Rome
January 24 ...Read Full Text >

Xenia of St. Petersburg, Fool-for-Christ
January 24 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
January 25 ...Read Full Text >

Xenophon & his Companions
January 26 ...Read Full Text >

Removal of the Relics of John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
January 27 ...Read Full Text >

Ephraim the Syrian
January 28 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of The Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, & John Chrysostom
January 30 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -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
Let us flee from the boasting of the Pharisee and learn through our own sighs of sorrow the humility of the Publican. Let us cry out to the Savior, "Have mercy on us, for through You alone are we reconciled." - Translation by Narthex Press

It is possible for those who have come back again after repentance to shine with much lustre, and oftentimes more  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century


When lately we made mention of the Pharisee and the publican, and hypothetically yoked two chariots out of virtue  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


For this [pride], even when conjoined with righteousness and fastings and tithes, fell behind; while that  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


But all the same since he made his soul contrite, and called himself a sinner; which indeed he was; he surpassed  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


For the nature of a fast is such, that it does not suffice to deliver those who practise it, unless it be done  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century


To the end then, that when we have gone through the labour of fasting, we forfeit not the crown of fasting, we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century


The Publican fasted not; and yet he was accepted in preference to him who had fasted; in order that thou mayest  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 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

 

January 13, 2010
Archiepiscopal Encyclical For Assistance And Prayers To Haiti
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, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, ...Read Full Text >

January 14, 2010
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON THE EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
Dearly beloved,

“Our help is in the Name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8

I greet you with love in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In this life, often we experience many trials and tribulations. Sometimes these trials come in the form of
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January 22, 2010
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON THE TRIODION
"I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other:
For every one that exalts himself, shall be abased;
and he that humbles himself, shall be exalted."

Luke 18:14

My beloved ones,

This Sunday is the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee,
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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, January 24: Ambassadors Reception, after the Divine Liturgy in the Library; Chili Cook-Off Fellowship, 4 PM

Monday, January 25: Young Adult Meeting, 7 PM

Thursday, January 28: OCM at 6:45 AM; 5 different Art Classes for Adults & Youth, beginning at 9:30 AM

Sat., January 30:
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EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FOR HAITI
We will pass a special tray today for Haiti Relief. Please make your check payable to Holy Trinity and earmark it: Haiti Relief. You can also help by offering Health Kits. In a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure, please include the following: 1 hand towel, 1 washcloth, 1 comb, 1 metal nail file or ...Read Full Text >

PILGRIMAGE TO THE MONASTERIES IN ARIZONA
We are very excited about our pilgrimage to Arizona. So far, we have 21 parishioners signed up for the trip. Capacity is 35, so we still have spaces available. The deadline to participate in this trip is Sunday, February 14, after that time we will open the trip up to non-parishioners, so please make your ...Read Full Text >

AMBASSADORS RECEPTION AND ORIENTATION
We would like to extend a special Thank You to our wonderful Ambassadors. They help the Parish Council each Sunday, and we all appreciate their dedication and service. Today there will be an Ambassadors Reception and brief Orientation immediately following Liturgy in the Library. All Ambassadors or those ...Read Full Text >

YOUNG ADULTS
Fr. Theodore is pleased to announce that Holy Trinity’s YAL has almost doubled in size within the past twelve months! For this Winter/Spring 2010 semester, he has selected three films, Jesus Camp, Left Behind, and Ostrov, which YAL members will view, analyze/discuss, and compare to traditional Orthodox ...Read Full Text >

NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERINGS
The Neighborhood Gatherings have turned out to be great opportunities for fellowship and very informative regarding the Master Plan and Capital Campaign. In February there are three more: Harry & Tamara Costa, 23rd, 7 PM; Nick & Michelle Pilos, February 25, 7 PM and John & Christina Demos, 2 PM. Sign-up in ...Read Full Text >

SATURDAY OF THE SOULS
This year’s Saturdays of the Souls are February 6, 13, & 20, Orthros, Liturgy and Memorial, 8:30-11 AM. Each family should neatly list the first/Baptismal names of their loved ones, and try to prepare a small amount of kolluva (boiled wheat), and a Prosforo (Liturgical Bread). Everyone should attend at least ...Read Full Text >

REGISTRATION FOR HALF-DAY PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
Registration for the 2010/11 school year is now underway for Preschool & Kindergarten. Our Preschool offers the best student-staff ratios, superior learning materials and exceptionally qualified staff. Make the right choice for your child enroll them in this outstanding program located in your own parish. ...Read Full Text >

SUMMER CAMP
The Preschool will be sponsoring six week-long Camps (June-August) for rising PreK-3 – 4th Graders. Flyers are available with more information or contact Betsy Higgins.

CHILI COOK-OFF
There are 14 Teams registered for this afternoon’s Chili Cook-Off at 4 PM. Don’t forget to bring a side dish or dessert to share if you are not part of a team. We thank our Stewardship Ministry Team for sponsoring this fellowship event. If you have not completed your 2010 Stewardship Pledge Card this is a ...Read Full Text >

Schedule Of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios For Jan. 26 - Feb. 7, 2010

January 22, 2010
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew And Archbishop Demetrios Condemn Arson Of Synagogue In Crete

January 22, 2010
It is with profound sadness that we were informed at the Ecumenical Patriarchate about the new arson attempt against the building of the Hebrew Synagogue in the Old City of Chania. ...Read Full Text >

Archdiocese Events For The Feast Of Three Hierarchs And In Celebration Of Greek Letters

January 20, 2010
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Archbishop Demetrios Calls for Prayers and Help for Haiti

January 13, 2010
“Our thoughts and prayers are now with the people of Haiti,” said Archbishop Demetrios who immediately issued an encyclical calling upon the faithful... ...Read Full Text >

Archdiocese Statement On Case Of Orphaned Children

January 12, 2010
In recent days, misleading statements distributed in the press on the case of two orphaned children in the Democratic Republic of Congo, whose relatives in the United States approached the Saint Basil Academy for assistance, require that the Archdiocese of America set forth the following factual information. ...Read Full Text >

                          SATURDAYS

Jan. 30: Three Hierarchs Feast Day, Orthros, 8:30 AM & Divine Liturgy, 9:30 AM

Feb. 6, 13, & 20: SATURDAYS OF THE SOULS – Orthros, Liturgy and Memorial, 8:30-11 AM.
Previous Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:December 13, 2009
Publish Date:December 6, 2009
Publish Date:November 29, 2009
 
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