Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Provos, Andronicus, & Tarachos, Martyrs of Tarsus
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Carpos, Papylos, Agathodoros, & Agathoniki, the Martyrs of Pergamus
October 13 ...Read Full Text >

Nazarios, Gervasios, Protasios, & Celsius of Milan
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Kosmas the Hagiopolite
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Paraskeve of Serbia
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Loukianos the Martyr of Antioch
October 15 ...Read Full Text >

Longinos the Centurion
October 16 ...Read Full Text >

Hosea the Prophet
October 17 ...Read Full Text >

Andrew the Righteous Monk-martyr of Crete
October 17 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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 by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


So here again sleep occasions our ruin; so that there is need of continual watchfulness. Wherefore He also said,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 4th century


For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 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

 

October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish
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October 1, 2009
INVITATION FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS
September 29, 2009

Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

“Let us all renew our commitment to work together
and bring about the changes we pray for…”
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, October 11: Memorials: 1-Year, Christina Kiopekly; 41-Years, Mary Kledaras, 50-Years, George Kledaras. The Fellowship Coffee Hour will be sponsored by the Kledaras Family
Trisagion Prayer: Parents, brother and aunt of Eula Apostolopoulos, Vasilios, Alexandra, Andreas & Margarita

Monday,
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OUR PARISH FINANCIAL PICTURE
All of us in one way or another are being affected by the economic condition of the entire world. Churches are no exception and we have tried our best to be very careful with General Fund Operating Expenditures. It is truthful to say, however, that we are struggling with a shortfall of approximately $37,400 ...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, 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 $6, if purchased ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE BAKING SCHEDULE & PRE-SALE ORDERS
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.

GOYA CROP WALK
Thank you to all those who contributed towards this year’s Crop Walk with a total of $545 raised. 10 GOYANS and friends walked with Fr. Theodore: Connor Ingle, Michael Higgins, Diamond Russos, Nada Milkovich, Sophie Palles, Joyce Knezevic and Varya Kononov.

THE LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The Ladies Philoptochos Outreach Committee will meet after the Divine Liturgy today in the Library.

THE GREAT PUMPKIN FALL FESTIVAL
A Fall Festival sponsored by our Preschool will take place on Friday, October 23, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at our church. There will be crafts, coloring contests, campfire stories, hair and face painting and more. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission $3 in advance $5 at the door. For more ...Read Full Text >

SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
Our Spiritual Book Club Study continues this Tuesday, October 13, 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 6-7 for this Tuesday.

ST. DEMETRIOS THE GREAT MARTYR
We will have Orthros at 5 PM and Divine Liturgy at 6 PM for the Feast of St. Demetrios on Monday, October 26.

Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

October 2, 2009
In this new ecclesiastical year, I greet you with paternal love on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod in order to announce that in recognition of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. ...Read Full Text >

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON – Sunday, Oct. 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.

OXI DAY CELEBRATION – The OXI Day Celebration will take place on Sun., Oct. 25, following the Divine Liturgy.

ST. DEMETRIOS THE GREAT MARTYR – We will have Orthros at 5 PM and Divine Liturgy at 6 PM for the Feast of St. Demetrios on Monday, Oct. 26.
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