Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

Joel the Prophet
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

St. Varys the Martyr
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

St. John of Rilas
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Artemios the Great Martyr of Antioch
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos of Cephalonia
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Hilarion the Great
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Averkios, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Wonderworker of Hierapolis
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

Seven Holy Martyred Youths of Ephesus
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >

Arethas the Great Martyr & Syncletiki and her two daughters
October 24 ...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." -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

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 ...Read Full Text >
October 15, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON "OXI DAY"
“We will not say thereafter that the Greeks fight like heroes, but heroes fight like the Greeks!”
Winston Churchill

My dearly beloved,

This year we will commemorate the 69th anniversary of "OXI Day" – yet with all our celebrations, we will miss the point if we fail ...Read Full Text >

October 15, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Reverend Clergy of the Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Atlanta

My dear con-celebrants and brothers in Christ,

“The most high and infinitely good God
has not granted to angels,
the power with which he has invested priests”
(St. John Chrysostom)

I greet ...Read Full Text >

October 16, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON LEADERSHIP 100 SUNDAY
Reverend Clergy of the Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Atlanta

My beloved con-celebrants,

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” Colossians 3:15

Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As we continue our journey through the new ...Read Full Text >
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, October 18: Memorials: 40-Days, James Sarayiotes; 20-Years, Xenophon (Tony) Hill

Monday, October 19: Koulourakia Baking, 9AM

Tuesday, October 20: Pasta Flora Baking, 9 AM; Spiritual Book Club, 7 PM

Thursday, October 22: OCM Prayer Group, 6:45 AM

Sunday, October ...Read Full Text >

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 >

LOBBY RENOVATION UPDATE
Drawings have been submitted to City of Raleigh for permitting. The skylight has been ordered. An additional roof framing permit will be required to carry the new air conditioning equipment. As soon as the both permits are in hand, one to two weeks, we will complete the roof re-framing for the skylight and ...Read Full Text >

25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Our Parish is planning a beautiful event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Father Paul`s ordination to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday November 14 at 11:30 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Please consider a sponsorship of the event to help cover the cost of the event, provide a gift for Father and establish ...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. Baking continues: Monday & Tuesday, October 19, Koulourakia and Pasta Flora, 9 AM – 2 PM. Everyone is welcome to help! Please also support the Bake Sale by placing pre-orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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
Everyone is invited today to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. We thank the Parish Council for sponsoring this event. The dessert for the luncheon is being offered by Artemis Sarayiotes in memory of her husband James.

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MEDICAL LUNCHEON
The Children’s Medical Luncheon sponsored by the National Philoptochos and hosted this year in Atlanta offers grants to Children’s Hospitals. You can offer your support by purchasing raffle tickets. There are 32 prizes and the donation is: One for $10, 3 for $25. UNC and Wake Medical Children’s Hospitals ...Read Full Text >

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 >

ORTHODOX BIBLES FOR SOLDIERS
For a donation of $5, you can provide The New Testament & Psalms for Orthodox Christians Military Edition to Orthodox Christian men and women of the armed services all over the world. What a great gift we can offer our soldiers.

SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
Our Spiritual Book Club Study continues this Tuesday, October 20, 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 8-9 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 >

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