Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...Read Full Text >

Akindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidephoros, & Anempodistos of Persia
November 2 ...Read Full Text >

Acepsimas the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter, & Aeithalas the Deacon, Martyrs of Persia
November 3 ...Read Full Text >

Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydia
November 3 ...Read Full Text >

Ioannikos the Great
November 4 ...Read Full Text >

Nikandros, Bishop of Myra
November 4 ...Read Full Text >

Galaktion & his wife Episteme, the Martyrs of Emesa
November 5 ...Read Full Text >

Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
November 6 ...Read Full Text >

33 Martyrs of Melitene
November 7 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus the Wonderworker
November 7 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His 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
By these words it is surely shown that in his [the rich man] daily feasting he had frequently sinned by his  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, The Book of Pastoral Rule, Chapter XIX, 6th century


The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Nyssa

For if any one becomes wholly and thoroughly carnal in thought, such as one with every motion and energy of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Nyssa

A modern monk heard it said, and taught his brothers, that money is like manure. Unless it is quickly spread  ...Read Full Text >
- Evergetinos

Seest thou how by the place, by the things that waste there, He draws men off from this desire that is here, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


And together with what we have said, He brings forward an example also to teach thee moderation. And like as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


How then is it possible for the rich man to be saved. By possessing his goods in common with them that are in  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


But what now do we learn from hence? That no man can protect us there, if we are betrayed by our works, not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


The things that have come into being have received from the Creator their proper place, their beginning and, in  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 26: On Discernment; Paulist Press pgs. 250-251, 6th century


...every tree is known by its own fruit. So also is love known by its own fruit and the love of which Christianity  ...Read Full Text >
-Soren Kierkegaard, Works of Love, Chapter 1; Harper Torchbooks pg. 25, 19th century


If your tongue is used to chattering, your heart will remain dim and foreign to the luminous intuitions of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John of Dalyatha, Homily on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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 29, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries - November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009
Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries
Saints Cosmas and Damian
          
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October 29, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS WELCOMES HIS ALL-HOLINESS ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW
Message to Welcome His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, to Whom belongs all glory, honor and worship. Amen.

Your All-Holiness, Your Eminence, Archbishop Donoghue, my brother Hierarchs, honored guests, my con-celebrants the ...Read Full Text >
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, November 1: GOYA Youth Sunday; 1-Year Memorial: Lewi Estifanos; 5-Year Memorial: Anastasia Megaloudis; Ladies Philoptochos Founders Day, Memorial & Artoclasia; GOYA Meeting, 5:30 PM

Monday, November 2: Sunday School Staff Meeting, 6:45 PM; YAM Bible Study, 7 PM
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CHRISTMAS WREATHS ORDERS
GOYA is taking orders for Christmas Wreaths and Garland. These fresh excellent quality wreaths are from Avery County, NC, “The Christmas Tree Capital of the World!” Orders will be accepted through November 8. The proceeds benefit our GOYA Youth Program. We thank everyone for their support.

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
Next Sunday, November 8, is Stewardship Sunday. This is the official beginning to our 2010 Stewardship Program. Stewardship Cards have been mailed and we ask everyone to thoughtfully and prayerfully complete their card and place it in the bowl in the foyer. This year’s theme: “Come and See”, reminds us of ...Read Full Text >

YOUTH EVENTS
Our next ANGELS/HOPE/JOY meeting is at church on Friday, November 13, 6:15-8:15 PM. Our theme is: “How Orthodox Christians are to be Grateful”. Please note that parents are required to come. On Sunday, November 1, 5:30–7:00 PM, there will be a GOYA meeting in the church hall. This is also GOYA’s monthly ...Read Full Text >

PRE-SALE FOOD & PASTRY ORDERS
Please support the Bake Sale by placing pre-orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Try you best to support our Philoptochos. They offer so much and help so many important philanthropic causes.

NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERINGS
As a part of our sharing news and the vision of our Capital Campaign, several families will be hosting neighborhood gatherings. Sign up sheets are available in the Parish Hall to choose the one that you would like to attend. Please note, that there will be no solicitations. The first one is Monday, November ...Read Full Text >

AHEPA
The local AHEPA brotherhood will be having their November meeting this evening at 7 PM at the Andy Kanas Lodge House.

OUTREACH
The Philoptochos Outreach Committee will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts through Sun., Nov. 29, for Interact's Annual Holiday Bazaar. Every year Interact serves over 100 families as well as over 200 children through this event. See the flyer on the candle stand for more information and a ...Read Full Text >

GUEST SPEAKER
Everyone is welcome to the Philoptochos meeting next Sunday, November 8, to hear guest speaker, Penny Lauricella who is Executive Director of the Pretty in Pink Foundation. The organization helps breast cancer patients who have limited or no insurance to receive proper treatment.

SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
Our Spiritual Book Club Study continues this Tuesday, November 3, 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 12-13 for this Tuesday.

25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Come and honor Fr. Paul and Presbytera Evi as we celebrate 25 years of ordination to the Holy Priesthood on Sat., November 14 at 11:30 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Please consider a sponsorship to help cover the cost of the event, provide a gift for Father and establish a scholarship in Father's honor for ...Read Full Text >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides Over Ninth Annual Prayer Service for the U.N. Community

October 27, 2009
Last evening, Monday, October 26, His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Ninth Annual Orthodox Prayer Service for the United Nations Community, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral, the traditional site when the service is hosted by an Eastern Orthodox Church. The Ecumenical Patriarch was accompanied to the Service by Metropolitan Geron Athanasios of Chalcedon, Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea, and clergy and lay leaders of the Church of Constantinople. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Wall Street Journal

October 26, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was published this morning on the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal in an op-ed piece entitled: "Our Indivisible Environment."  ...Read Full Text >
Monday, Nov. 2: Sunday School Staff Meeting, 6:45 PM; YAM Bible Study, 7 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Spiritual Book Club, 7 PM, chapters 12 & 13
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Philoptochos Board Meeting, 6:30 PM
Thursday, Nov. 5: OCM Prayer Group, 6:45 AM
Saturday, Nov. 7: Baptism: son of Stephen & Sophia Olson, 11 AM
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