Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC PUBLISH DATE: September 27, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

Kallistratos the Martyr & his 49 Companions
September 27 ...Read Full Text >

Chariton the Confessor
September 28 ...Read Full Text >

Baruch the Prophet
September 28 ...Read Full Text >

Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine
September 29 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia
September 30 ...Read Full Text >

The Feast of the Holy Skepi of the Theotokos
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Ananias, Apostle of the 70
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Romanos the Melodist
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Cyprian the Holy Martyr, Justina the Virgin-martyr of Nicomedea
October 2 ...Read Full Text >

Dionysios the Areopagite
October 3 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -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 now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century


Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century


There is an old saying: 'Excesses meet.' Too much fasting and too much eating come to the same end. Keeping too  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Cassian, Conferences, Conference Two: On Discernment no. 16; Paulist Press pg. 76, 5th 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

 
September 11, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Protocol 87/09

September 14, 2009
     
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 ...Read Full Text >
September 16, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` REFLECTIONS ON ST. SOPHIA AND HER DAUGHTERS
My dearly beloved,

“And now exulting in the vision of His most radiant countenance, together with thy holy daughters, do thou enlighten us, that we may be preserved in the virtues of faith, hope, and love and be deemed worthy to glorify and stand in the presence of the most holy, ...Read Full Text >
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, September 27: Chapel Liturgy, 9:45 AM; 40-Day Blessings: child of Katherine & Robert Coutros-Hall & child of Eleftheria & Costas Mantzouka-Glioumas; 1-Year Memorial for Boris Shemihkin; Mary Charles Scholarship Benefit Recital, 3 PM Broughton High School.

Monday, September 28: Budget ...Read Full Text >

GREEK SCHOOL BEGINS TODAY
Greek School classes begin TODAY, after the completion of the Divine Liturgy and Sunday School from 12 Noon – 1PM. Scheduling and other important information can be found on the Candle Stand. Please see Jennifer Sullivan, Greek School Director if you need further information.

FESTIVAL FEEDBACK
While it is fresh on our minds, let’s offer feedback from this year’s Festival. Please email Harry Costa (Greek1953@aol.com) with ideas and CONSTRUCTIVE criticism for the festival. If you are not on the group festival list (getting cook times, meeting dates, etc) and would like to be, please let Harry know ...Read Full Text >

NEEDLE CLUB
Several members have expressed an interest to resume the "Needle Club". We will meet on Friday, Oct. 2nd from l0:00 - 12:00 to make further plans. If you have questions contact Olga Christos, 851-6585. Let`s get together for fellowship and coffee to discuss your interest. Bring a friend.

MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM
If you are interested in playing basketball and forming a parish team, please contact John Demos for information, 847-5335.

OXI DAY CELEBRATION
The OXI Day Celebration will take place on Sun., October 25, following the Divine Liturgy. The Menu includes: spinach salad, toasted pine nuts, peas and beets, Baked Greek Style Keftedes (Meatballs), stuffed with feta cheese in Tomato Sauce, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Adults $12, children 12 years and under ...Read Full Text >

GOYA ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOYA Officers meet today for lunch followed by Volleyball Practice at 1:30 PM and Basketball at 3:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Crop Walk is Sunday, October 4, 1:30 – 4 PM and Youth Sunday is on the same day with 8, 10 & 12 Graders serving.

GREEK SCHOOL BEGINS SEPTEMBER 27
Greek School classes begin next Sunday, September 27, after the completion of the Divine Liturgy and Sunday School from 12 Noon – 1PM. Scheduling and other important information can be found on the Candle Stand. Please see Jennifer Sullivan, Greek School Director if you need further information.

OCM PRAYER GROUP
The Men’s Prayer Group meets every Thursday morning, 6:45 AM in the Multipurpose Room. We begin with morning prayers, reading the scripture of the day and then we have coffee, a snack and a great discussion. All men are welcome and encouraged to begin each Thursday morning with a an opportunity for ...Read Full Text >

THE GREAT PUMPKIN FALL FESTIVAL
A Fall Festival sponsored by our Preschool will take place on Friday, October 23, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at our church. There will be crafts, coloring contests, campfire stories, hair and face painting and more. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information call the Preschool at 861-8171.

MARY CHARLES PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT
Risa, Poniros, our very own Soprano along with other artists will present an evening of music featuring works by composers including Schubert, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernstein, Greek and American Composers. Sunday, September 27, 3 PM at the Needham B. Broughton High School Auditorium: 723 St. Mary’s ...Read Full Text >

NATIONAL CHOIR SUNDAY
National Choir Sunday takes place on Sunday, October 4. It is an opportunity for all of us to thank all the dedicated members of our choir and all they do to exalt our prayers during all the Divine Services. The choir will host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.

PROJECT CONNECT
Each year in downtown Raleigh, Project Connect feeds and offers other services to help the homeless. Our way to help is to bring a loaf of bread to our church by Sunday Oct. 4, so that sandwiches can be made at the event. We especially encourage our Youth and their families to offer this one loaf of bread as ...Read Full Text >

SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
Gifts of the Desert, our first Spiritual Book Club Study will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 7 – 8:30 PM. Dr. Markides will be visiting our Parish Family the weekend of November 20-22. Anyone wishing to help sponsor this event, please see Father Paul or Father Theodore. Please read chapters 1 & 2 for ...Read Full Text >
Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for Sept. 16 - 29, 2009

September 16, 2009
Wed. Sept. 16, 2009 5:00 p.m. Affirmation Ceremony for the new Board of the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos Archdiocesan Chapel of St. Paul, NYC 6:30 p.m. Religious Freedom in Turkey: The Case of the Ecumenical Patriarchate A conference co-sponsored by Fordham University's Institute on Religion, Law & Lawyer's Work and the Orthodox Christian Studies Program. Fordham University School of Law. Room 430 B/C, NYC ...Read Full Text >

The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

September 14, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross 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, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America  ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:August 23, 2009
Publish Date:August 16, 2009
Publish Date:August 9, 2009
Publish Date:August 2, 2009
 
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