Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC PUBLISH DATE: May 3, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

IN THOSE DAYS, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8
Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself ...Read Full Text >

Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
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Timothy & Mavra the Martyrs
May 3 ...Read Full Text >

Father Theodosius, Abbot of Kiev Caves Lavra
May 3 ...Read Full Text >

Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus
May 4 ...Read Full Text >

Commemoration of the Precious Cross that appeared in the sky over Jerusalem in 351 A.D.
May 7 ...Read Full Text >

John the Apostle, Evangelist, & Theologian
May 8 ...Read Full Text >

Arsenios the Great
May 8 ...Read Full Text >

Isaiah the Prophet
May 9 ...Read Full Text >

Christopher the Martyr of Lycea
May 9 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
Standing by the tomb the angel said to the Myrrh-bearing women: "Myrrh is for the dead; but Christ has shown Himself stranger to death." -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
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press
They [the women] had followed Him ministering to Him, and were present even unto the time of the dangers.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 4th Century


And these [the women] first see Jesus; and the sex that was most condemned, this first enjoys the sight of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 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 ...Read Full Text >
April 23, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` REFLECTIONS ON BRIGHT WEEK
My dearly beloved,

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

It is with a glad and joyful heart that I greet you in the name of our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! At this glorious time of celebration and renewal, I extend to you my paternal blessings and best wishes for blessed and ...Read Full Text >

April 29, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` REFLECTIONS ON THE SUNDAY OF THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
My beloved in the Lord,

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

Just as the Sundays before Holy Pascha each had a theme, or a lesson for us to understand, so do the Sundays afterward. This Sunday is dedicated to the Myrrh-Bearing Women, the Myrofores, and the miracle that they ...Read Full Text >
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, May 3: 6-Month Memorial for Olympia Matinos; 3-Year Memorial: Athena (Apanomith) Sarantos; Ahepa Meeting in the Library after the Divine Liturgy; GOYA Dinner & Discusion, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 6: Philoptochos Board Meeting, 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 7: OCM Prayer Group, 6:45 ...Read Full Text >

WELCOME
WE WELCOME today to our Parish Family, from Vama, Rumania, Father Nicholae & Presbytera Marcella Morosan, the parents of Presbytera Tatiana Roupas.

National Ahepa Day and Raffle
Sunday, May 17. Fellowship Coffee Hour sponsored by Ahepa.

GRILLING & CHILLING “Big Fat Grill Off
In the spirit of family fellowship, our Stewardship Ministry Team is offering a Grilling contest and fun day for our entire Parish Family on Sunday, June 7, 5 PM. See the form to enter the grilling contest. If you do not want to enter, everyone can join in just bring a side dish to share, lounge chairs, ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS HIV/AIDS WALKATHON
Our ladies are participating in a 5-kilometer nationwide HIV/AIDS Walkathon to raise funds for IOCC's program to assist AIDS orphans in Ethiopia and for the National AIDS Fund. The Walkathon will take place at Shelley Lake on Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m.

Invite your friends and family members to ...Read Full Text >

2009 PLEDGES & OUR FIANCIAL PICTURE
So far this year, we have received 283 Pledges. In reviewing our financial situation, we find that we have received approximately $10,500 less in income compared to this time last year. We also had a loss of nearly $1,500 from this year’s Easter Picnic. It is important for everyone to understand our ...Read Full Text >

A PARISH COOKBOOK & A CALL FOR RECIPIES
This year we are putting together a recipe book to raise funds for our new Church. These books will be sold at the Greek Festival but we need all of your participation to make this successful. We are proud of our diversity here at Holy Trinity and we want to reflect that through our recipe book. So please ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS YEAR-END PARTY
The Philoptochos end-of-year party will take place at Taverna Agora on Sunday, May 31 at 5 p.m. If you haven’t signed up, please contact Roxanne Serletis at 782-7992 email her at serletis@bellsouth.net. Spouses and other family members are, of course, also most welcome!

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2009/10 school year continues. Our Preschool offers an extraordinary setting with a loving and dedicated staff. Contact the directory Betsy Higgins at 264-4783 for more details.

The Summer Camp (July 13-17), is now being extended to 3-year olds. Registration forms are available ...Read Full Text >

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.

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. There is no charge for the show, but we need everyone to participate in offering MESSAGES FOR MOMS & DADS. Full page is $25.00, Half ...Read Full Text >

HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE GRADUATES
We ask all the Graduates to call the office to provide information and to let us know if you will be in church on Graduates Sunday, June 14.


April 10, 2009
Saturday of Lazarus April 11, 2009 9:15 a.m. Archangel Michael Church, Roslyn, NY Palm Sunday April 12, 2009 9:15 a.m. Holy Trinity Church, Hicksville, NY  ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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