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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. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Come, let us all welcome the Transfiguration of Christ, and joyously celebrate the bright prefestival, O ye faithful, and let us cry: Nigh at hand now is the day of God-given gladness, as the Sovereign Master goeth up on Mount Tabor to flash forth with the beautiful light of His Divinity. - Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved
Kontakion
All of mortal nature now divinely shineth on this day with the divine Transfiguration ere the time; and in great gladness, she crieth out: Christ is transfigured, and saveth the race of man. - Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved
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So absolutely nothing does it avail to be near Christ, if not being near Him by faith .... Signifying therefore ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 50 on Matthew 14, 4th Century
So that if his faith had not been weak, he would have stood easily against the wind also. And for this reason, you ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 50 on Matthew 14, 4th Century
The principle and source of the virtues is a good disposition of the will, that is to say, an aspiration for ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Sinai, On Commandments and Doctrines no. 83, Philokalia Vol. 3 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 228, 14th century
The very fire which purifies gold, also consumes wood. Precious metals shine in it like the sun, rubbish burns ...Read Full Text >
-Dr. Alexandre Kalomiros, The River of Fire, pp. 17 & 19, 20th century
Christ did not command the winds to cease at that time, but Himself stretched forth His hand and took hold of ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century
And then we shall hear Him calling out and saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. This truth is ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century
If, even after we have heard such words from Him, trials and temptations arise, and the tempests of evil spirits ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century
Let us, then, cry out loudly with Peter's words, "Lord, save us." And if we are willing to receive Christ into ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary, edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century
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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: Fr. Paul N. Christy
Email: htraleighfr@gmail.com
Other Parish Info
Book Club, please see Sunday Bulletin for details
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July 25, 2012
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS MESSAGE ON THE DORMITION FAST
"Although we cannot speak about that which surpasses all words, we may offer hymns of praise out of love for the Mother of God, according to our ability. If "the death of His saints is precious in the sight of the Lord" (Ps. 115/116: 15), and "the memory of the just is praised" (Prov. 10:7), then ...Read Full Text >
July 26, 2012
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS REFLECTIONS ON THE TRANSFIGURATION
Soon we will celebrate the historical event of the Transfiguration, which took place before our Lord’s Passion and Crucifixion. That is why we celebrate our Lord’s Transfiguration 40 days before the Elevation of the Holy Cross. On this great Feast Day, we along with the disciples see that ...Read Full Text >
July 26, 2012
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS MESSAGE ON THE COLORADO TRAGEDY
My dearly beloved,
“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” [John 16:33].
It is with a troubled and sorrowful heart that I greet you today in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Like the rest of you, I was devastated to ...Read Full Text >
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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 5: Change for Change, Teen Dance Practice, 1-3 PM; Youth Dance Practice, 1-2 PM
Monday, August 6: Holy Transfiguration, Orthros 5:30 PM, Divine Liturgy 6:30 PM
Tuesday, August 7: Adult Dance Practice, 7 PM; Parish Council, 7 PM
Wednesday, August 8: 6th Hour Prayer ...Read Full Text >
HOLY TRANSFIGURATION
Please note the change in time for the Transfiguration service. Orthros 5:30 PM, Liturgy, 6:30 PM. There will not be a Paraclesis service on Monday, August 6.
THANK YOU
The family of Dinos Sarayiotes would like to thank Father Paul, Father Michael, Ladies Philoptochos and all parishioners who sent cards and called while he was in the hospital. Dinos is home and doing well Thank you for your concern.
VOLUNTEER AT THE FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 14-16
Festival sign up is in the Fellowship Hall after liturgy. Please sign up or call Tamara Costa 919-846-9367 to volunteer.
FESTIVAL DRIVERS NEEDED
4 hour shifts – please see Tamara Costa to sign-up or contact Deacon Gavrilo at deacongavrilo@gmail.com
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
Donation baskets at the Narthex for our outreach to IOCC, SAMP and Hilltop Home. Thanks for your continued support.
SECOND ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
Sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society on Saturday, August 11, from 10-2 pm. This health fair is free to the public and will feature health screenings, CPR, first aid awareness, therapeutic massages, and fitness & safety specialists.
ST. ANTHONY’S SENIOR GROUP
For all those 60 years and older; there will be a movie and Lenten potluck dinner on Saturday, August 11th, at 3:30 PM in the church’s multipurpose room.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2012 session of Sunday school is underway. Registration forms are on the candle stand in the Narthex and will also be available on the church website and emailed to all members next week.
Beginning Sunday, Aug. 26, and on each of the following Sundays through Sept. 9, there ...Read Full Text >
ANGELS, HOPE AND JOY UPDATE
We are so grateful to Angelica Johnson & Christina Brunk who have stepped up to help with our delightful and most important ministry to our young children ages 5 to 12. Angels, Hope and Joy advisers help coordinate and facilitate meetings, which are held once a month, Oct. through May. Activities include a ...Read Full Text >
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR HAVEN HOUSE
Please donate needed school supplies for the children at Haven House. Items needed are: 3-5 subject spiral bound note books, agenda/planners, folders, composition books, protractors, compass, graph paper, flash drives and calculators. The deadline to donate is today.
BONE MARROW DONORS NEEDED
Apostolos (Tolis) Demertzis, the son of Cathy Demertzis, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on August 16, 2011. He was treated with intense chemotherapy for four months and went into remission by the end of the year. Unfortunately, his leukemia has relapsed, and chemotherapy will not help this ...Read Full Text >
FROM TSOUREKI COMMITTEE
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who bought tsoureki and supported the tsoureki committee. Proceeds were $2,272 which went for kitchen supplies and church altar items. Many thanks to the ladies that donated money and gave their time working in the kitchen.
We have been ...Read Full Text >
BASKETBALL CAMP
There will be a basketball camp for boys that are rising 6th graders through rising 12 graders, Monday, August 13 to Friday, August 17. The camp will be held in our Fellowship Hall in the evenings. If interested in participating, please contact Kevin Stavredes kcstav@aol.com, 919-539-0463.
SCOUT PROJECT
If you have towels that have seen better days and are looking to throw them out, please consider donating them to a worthy cause. Domenica Pusic is making bibs for Hilltop Home as part of her Girl Scout Silver Award project and can use these towels. Please see either her (or her mom Zoe) in the Fellowship ...Read Full Text >
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