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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. -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
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The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.
Let us then, bearing in mind all the things which have been said, show forth great love even towards our enemies; ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 18 on Matthew 5, 4th Century
There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century
Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century
'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th century
Christians…should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 5.8, 4th century
Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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: Rev. Fr. Paul A. Kaplanis
Email: frpaulk@msn.com
Other Parish Info
Book Club, please see Sunday Bulletin for details
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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, October 4: Nat’l. Choir Sunday, GOYA Youth Sunday; Distribution of Holy Bibles to 4th Graders; GOYA Crop Walk, 1 PM; Philoptochos, 4 PM, Guest Speaker, CEO, Scott Badesch of the Autism Society of NC; Last Day of International Festival at the Raleigh Civic Center
Monday, October 5: Sunday ...Read Full Text >
NATIONAL CHOIR SUNDAY
Today is National Choir Sunday. 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. Today we also welcome choir members from the parishes of St. Barbara’s and Holy Trinity Charlotte and we thank them for ...Read Full Text >
PHILANTHROPY
Thinking of others, being compassionate and loving, these are cornerstones of our Orthodox Faith. It is during these challenging times that we are called upon to help those in need. We cannot always give out of our abundance, but rather we must sacrifice, which makes our gift more meaningful. So, please do ...Read Full Text >
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 $10, children 12 years and under ...Read Full Text >
PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE BAKING SCHEDULE
Philoptochos does an amazing job raising funds to support so many charitable causes each year. To raise over $25,000 takes a tremendous amount of work and many volunteers are needed. The first few days of preparing for the Bake Sale are: Monday & Tuesday, October 12 & 13, Baklava, 9AM – 2 PM and 5 – 8 PM; ...Read Full Text >
HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SALE
The Preschool is taking orders for Christmas Poinsettias. There are various sizes and colors. To place your order or for more information contact, Alexia Brewer, 324-9261 or Michele Pilos, 870-0743.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Sunday, October 18, our Parish Council and Clergy would like to thank all those who volunteer in so many of the ministries of our Parish by inviting everyone to the Appreciation Luncheon. The dessert for the luncheon is being offered by Artemis Sarayiotes in memory of her husband James.
THANK YOU
The Sarayiotes Family appreciates the many parish friends who gave us so much support during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere thanks for your numerous cards and your generosity. James will always live in our hearts and we hope in yours too.
GUEST SPEAKER TODAY AT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING
There will be a guest speaker today from the Autism Society of NC at the Ladies Philoptochos Meeting at 4 PM. Scott Badesch the CEO of the Society is the speaker and everyone is welcome to attend.
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.
SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
Our Spiritual Book Club Study continues this Tuesday, October 6, 7 – 8:30 PM. Anyone wishing to help sponsor Dr. Markides’ visit to our parish, please see Father Paul or Father Theodore. Please read chapters 3-5 for this Tuesday.
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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 >
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