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

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
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Monk-Martyrs Claudius, Diodore, Victor, Victorin, and those with them
April 5 ...Read Full Text >

Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople
April 6 ...Read Full Text >

Kalliopios the Martyr, Roufinos the Deacon & Akylina the Martyr in Sinope
April 7 ...Read Full Text >

George, Bishop of Lesvos
April 7 ...Read Full Text >

Agavos, Rouphos, Asynkritos, Phlegon, Herodion, & Hermes of the 70 Apostles
April 8 ...Read Full Text >

Eupsychios the Martyr
April 9 ...Read Full Text >

Terence & his Companions beheaded at Carthage
April 10 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus Saturday
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Antipas, Bishop of Pergamon
April 11 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -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

For with this object He reveals their deficiencies, that after these things thou mightest know what manner of men  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


For that throne is inaccessible to all, I do not say to men only, and saints, and apostles, but even to angels,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


Seest thou how they were all in an imperfect state, when both these were lifting themselves up above the ten, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


Hear at least how this same John, he who now came to Him for these things, everywhere gives up the first place to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


Let us then become lowly, that we may be high. For most utterly doth arrogance abase. ... Abraham saith, "I am  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 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

 

March 23, 2009
Encyclical for The Feast of the Annunciation and Day of Greek Independence March 25, 2009
Protocol 15/09

March 25, 2009
The Feast of the Annunciation and
Day of Greek Independence

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
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April 1, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` REFLECTIONS ON THE SUNDAY OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT
"Let us give glory to God, the Eternal King, that we may find mercy on the Day of Judgment through our Lord Jesus Christ, to Whom is due all glory, honor, majesty and worship together with the Unoriginate Father, and the Most Holy and Life-Creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. ...Read Full Text >

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, April 5: 6th Grade Oratoricals; Ladies Philoptochos Meeting, 4 PM

Monday, April 6: Compline Service, 6 PM

Tuesday, April 7: Parish Council Meeting, 7 PM

Wednesday, April 8: Presanctified Liturgy, 6 PM, followed by Lenten Meal and Speaker

Thursday, April 9: OCM
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HOLY TUESDAY PASTORAL VISIT
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, our spiritual father and Hierarch of our Atlanta Metropolis will be visiting our Parish on Holy Tuesday Evening for the Bridegroom Service and the special Hymn of the Nun Kassiane. We look forward to having His Eminence visit us during this sacred time.

HOLY WEEK IS COMING
We all know the amazing spiritual rewards that Holy Week offers us in our Orthodox Tradition. We begin with the Saturday of Lazarus, April 11, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 8:30 – 11 AM, strengthening ourselves through the reception of Holy Communion and enjoying the Breakfast, Palm Making and Rehearsal. Our ...Read Full Text >

ANNUAL FAMILY EASTER PICNIC - AGAPE SERVICE & ANNUAL EASTER FAMILY PICNIC – April 19
Tickets are on sale for the Easter Picnic and can be purchased in the Parish Center from a Council member. The donation is $15 for Adults for Lamb, $12 for chicken and $6 for children 12 and under. Please help us avoid running out of your favorite food choices by purchasing your tickets in advance!!!

SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS
Our parish is blessed to offer several Scholarships for full-time college students. Applications are available on the Welcome Table and the deadline for submission is May 1. An application must be complete to be considered.

HOLY WEEK IS COMING
We all know the amazing spiritual rewards that Holy Week offers us in our Orthodox Tradition. We begin with the Saturday of Lazarus, April 11, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 8:30 – 11 AM, strengthening ourselves through the reception of Holy Communion and enjoying the Breakfast, Palm Making and Rehearsal. Our ...Read Full Text >

LENTEN SOUPS
A few weeks remain during Great Lent to enjoy these tasty soups. All proceeds go to our Parish Building Fund. We thank our Ladies for all their hard work.

5th Annual NAMI Walks for the mind of America
On Saturday, May 2, at the Dorothea Dix Campus in Raleigh, the NAMI, will have a Walk to raise awareness and funds. NAMI is nonprofit grassroots organization, which strives to improve the lives of those touched by mental illness through education, outreach and advocacy and by providing a voice and projects ...Read Full Text >

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

THANK YOU
Father George would like to thank the Parish Council for the flowers and all parishioners for their visits, cards and flowers while he was recuperating from pneumonia. Father wishes everyone Καλή Ανάστασι! A Blessed Resurrection!

EPITAPHION FLOWERS & HOLY WEEK OFFERING
We depend on the generosity of our parishioners to help offset the cost for all the beautiful flowers we use during Great Lent & Holy Week. If there is anyone who would like to make a donation for the Palms, please call the Church Office. We also pray that everyone will make a Special Easter Offering as a ...Read Full Text >

2nd Annual VARIETY SHOW, “TRIBUTE TO MOMS & DADS”
On Saturday, May 16, 6:30 PM, we will have the 2nd Annual Holy Trinity Variety Show. We have chosen to dedicate this second show to mothers & fathers, both living and departed. We will have a special “theatre” style concession stand with hotdogs, popcorn, etc. There is no charge for the show, but we need ...Read Full Text >

GREEK TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS BOOK, AT A GREAT PRICE
Due to an over shipment, the GOYA Bookstore is able to offer a special price on `A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America` by Marilyn Rouvelas. Regularly $30.00, you may purchase a copy for $24.00. While supplies last.

Internet Ministries Launches Daily Bible Readings Service for Facebook and iGoogle

April 1, 2009
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Monday, April 6: Compline Service, 6 PM

Wednesday, April 8: Presanctified Liturgy, 6 PM, followed by Lenten Meal and Speaker

Saturday, April 11: Saturday of Lazarus, Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:30 – 11 AM, followed by Communion Breakfast, Making of Palm Crosses and Sunday School Holy Week Play Rehearsal

HOLY TUESDAY PASTORAL VISIT

His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, our spiritual father and Hierarch of our Atlanta Metropolis will be visiting our Parish on Holy Tuesday Evening for the Bridegroom Service and the special Hymn of the Nun Kassiane. We look forward to having His Eminence visit us during this sacred time.
Previous Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:March 22, 2009
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
Publish Date:February 22, 2009
Publish Date:February 15, 2009
 
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