Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC PUBLISH DATE: August 19, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12

BRETHREN, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 18:23-35
11th Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said this parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to ...Read Full Text >

Andrew the General & Martyr & his 2,593 soldiers
August 19 ...Read Full Text >

Samuel the Prophet
August 20 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Apostle Thaddaeus
August 21 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Martyr Bassa and Her Sons; Theognis, Agapius, and Pistus
August 21 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Martyr Agathonicus
August 22 ...Read Full Text >

Apodosis of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
August 23 ...Read Full Text >

Eutyches the Hieromartyr & Disciple of St. John the Theologian
August 24 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Cosmas of Aetolia, Equal to the Apostles
August 24 ...Read Full Text >

Titus the Apostle of the 70
August 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

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
Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
Wherefore then did He not do this, nor forgive the debt before the account? Desiring to teach him, from how many  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 61 on Matthew 18, 4th Century


When then you are minded to be revengeful, consider that against yourself are you revengeful, not against another;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 61 on Matthew 18, 4th Century


Two things therefore does He here require, both to condemn ourselves for our sins, and to forgive others; ... and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 61 on Matthew 18, 4th Century


Do we forgive our neighbors their trespasses? God also forgives us in His mercy. Do we refuse to forgive? God,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, Unknown, 18th 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: Fr. Paul N. Christy
Email: htraleighfr@gmail.com

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

 
August 8, 2012
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Protocol 108/12

August 15, 2012
Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

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 ...Read Full Text >
August 8, 2012
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON THE FEAST DAY OF THE DORMITION
"Our All Holy Mother is the salvation of the whole world, she is the only mother for all Christians…
She has much love for the human race, especially for sinners…
Let us all run to the All Holy Mother in every circumstance to ask her, to have her as our aid."
~ St. Anthimos of ...Read Full Text >
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 19: 40 Day Blessing, Andrea Elizabeth, daughter of Fr. Michael and Pres. Katherine Marcantoni at the beginning of liturgy; 40 Day Memorial, James Noulis, Coffee Hour sponsored by Noulis Family; Chrismation, Alex Lindsay, Baptism, Jessie Dresser, 1 PM; Teen Dance Practice, 1-3 PM; Youth Dance ...Read Full Text >

FROM THE DEMERTZIS FAMILY
We are truly blessed and forever grateful to be part of such a loving and supportive church family. Words cannot express how thankful we are for your generosity and willingness to join the Be the Match registry. We added 44 people to the registry on Sunday and raised over $500 to Be the Match Foundation. ...Read Full Text >

REMINDER
Our quarterly health inspection will take place soon. Please keep the kitchen and Fellowship Hall areas clean and remove all leftovers from coffee hour or ministry events.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM ADS
Showcase your business in the program that is given to each attendee at our Festival. Ads are going fast – to secure an ad, see Ernest Charles in the Fellowship Hall after Liturgy. If you have already purchased an ad please bring your payment and artwork to church this Sunday.

FESTIVAL TICKETS
Admission, meal and sandwich tickets are on sale in the Fellowship Hall after Liturgy. These tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available for sale during the Festival. The tickets are a great way to invite your friends to come to our Festival! Find 2012 Greek Festival on Facebook and “Like” ...Read Full Text >

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

FALL ORTHODOX BOOK CLUB
Father Paul will be conducting a book study this fall from the book entitled "Orthodox Spiritual Life" by Giorgos Mantzarides. You can pre-order your copy by seeing Tamara Costa in the Bookstore. Classes will begin in September.

SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2012/13 session of Sunday school is underway. Registration forms are available in the Narthex and on the church website. Forms will be emailed to all parish members shortly. A Sunday school representative will be available in the Fellowship Hall August 19 through September 9. Your child ...Read Full Text >

WEEKDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Final registration for the Weekday School Program is underway. You are encouraged to enroll your child/ren in this exceptional, state licensed Preschool program. The children of our community have the unique opportunity to prepare for elementary school in a familiar setting under the direction of qualified ...Read Full Text >

EDUCATION WING
Please remember that food and beverages should remain in the Fellowship Hall and not be carried to the Education wing. For their safety, children under the age of 18 should not be in the Education Wing unless accompanied by an adult.
Representatives of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens Visit Archbishop Demetrios

July 25, 2012
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America received July 23, two officials of the philanthropic organization of the Archdiocese of Athens “Apostoli,” Bishop Gabriel of Diavleia, vice-president; and Constantine Dimtsas, director general of “Apostoli.” ...Read Full Text >

2013 Parish Ecclesiastical Calendars Offered by Archdiocese

July 19, 2012
Orders are now being taken for the 2013 Parish Ecclesiastical Calendars, an annual resource published by the Department of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. ...Read Full Text >
August 19, 2012

11th Sunday of Matthew

Councilors: Helen Perros*, John Fakiris, George Pappas

Altar Schedule: All Groups

Ambassadors: Emma Paradeses, Arthur Paradeses

New members or visitors, please visit the welcome table in the Fellowship Hall next to the bookstore.
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