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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Tone 6 (Page 53)
The heavenly powers appeared at Your tomb, and those guarding it became like dead men. Mary stood at Your grave, seeking Your pure body. You stripped the power of hades, not touched by its corruption. You met the virgin woman as one Who grants life. O Lord, Who rose from the dead, glory to You.
Apolytikion for the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross (Page 72)
Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance; grant victory to Your rulers against their adversaries; and protect Your commonwealth through Your Cross.
Apolytikion of the Church
Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who has shown forth the fishermen to be most wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit. And through them, You drew the world into Your net. O merciful One, glory to You!
Kontakion of the Akathist to the Theotokos (Page 54)
O Champion General, I your City now ascribe to you / triumphant anthems as the tokens of my gratitude, / being rescued from the terrors, O Theotokos. / Inasmuch as you have power unassailable, / from all kinds of perils free me so that unto you / I may cry aloud: Rejoice O unwedded Bride.
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And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century
"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.' ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century
Nay, the nature of the thing is alone sufficient to attract you." ... For thou oughtest not, O Peter, because thou ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century
"... For although it be in my power, as Son of God, to hinder thee from having any trial at all of those ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century
The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only ...Read Full Text >
-St. Bede the Venerable, Unknown, 8th century
To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century
A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century
Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century
When, on this day, we look at the precious Cross of Christ, in faith let us adore it, let us rejoice, and embrace ...Read Full Text >
-Orthros for the Adoration of the Holy Cross
Nothing comes without effort. The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who ...Read Full Text >
-St. Theophan the Recluse 19th Century
If you would be victorious, taste the suffering of Christ in your person, that you may be chosen to taste His ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac the Syrian, The Orthodox Way: Revised Edition, SVS Press, p. 129
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Vespers
Monthy Paraclesis - Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm
Matins
Regular Hours - Sunday & Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. (April-October); Winter Hours - 9:00 a.m. (November-March)
Liturgy
Regular Hours - Sunday & Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. (April-October); Winter Hours - 10:00 a.m. (November-March)
Bible Study
Orthodox Studies Forum - First and Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at La Roche College, Room SC102; Saint Lydia Women's Study Ministry - Every other Thursday, 9:30 a.m.; Saint Nikodemos Men's Fellowship - Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month, September through May, 12:00 noon, Three Gateway Center, Suite 1600.
Parish Information
Holy Trinity Church
302 West North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 321-9282
Fax: (412) 321-7272
Website: www.HolyTrinityPgh.org
Email: office@HolyTrinityPgh.org
Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. John N. Touloumes
Email: fjt@HolyTrinityPgh.org
Assistant: Fr. Radu Bordeianu
Email: FrRadu@HolyTrinityPgh.org
Other Parish Info
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Administrative Asst.: Josephine Stofko
Parish Council President: Chris T. Balouris
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Memorials Today
A Memorial service will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, Nicholas Benjamin Haniotakis (1 yr.) and John Piso (15 mos.). Trisagion prayers are also being offered for the repose of the soul of the servant of God, Glenn Andromalos (7 ...Read Full Text >
Services This Week
- Monday, March 8 at the Chapel: 6:00pm Great Compline - Followed by 7:00-7:30pm Orthodox Studies
- Wednesday, March 10 at Holy Trinity Church: 6:00 pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy - Followed by covered dish Lenten dinner.
- Friday, March 12 at the Chapel: 7:00pm Service of Salutations to the Theotokos
Godparent/Godchild Sunday and Philoptochos Lenten Luncheon Today
Holy Trinity Church is celebrating our annual Godparent/Godchild Sunday today. As part of the celebration, special prayers of affirmation of our baptismal commitment will be offered prior to Holy Communion. There are also no Church School classes that day in order to allow the children and Godparents (or ...Read Full Text >
Regular Spring General Assembly Next Sunday, March 14
Please plan on staying after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, March 14, to attend the Regular Spring General Assembly. General Assemblies review parish life and hear reports on important parish matters. This meeting will also include an important update on the plans for the new church project. It is important that ...Read Full Text >
Saint Lydia Women’s Study Fellowship This Thurs. Mar. 11
The next meeting of the season of the Saint Lydia Women’s Study Fellowship will be this Thursday. Meetings are being held at a new location this year: the St George Chapel, 8941 Ringeisen Road (behind Duncan Manor Plaza) in Allison Park. The meeting begins promptly at 10:00 with the study from 10:00 to ...Read Full Text >
Lenten Covered Dish Dinners Following Pre-Sanctified Liturgies - Mar. 10 & 17 Remain
This year's Wednesday evening Liturgies of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts once again feature readings by our Church School students and a covered dish dinner for all those attending. For the readings, all students in grades 5 through 12 are asked to sign up in Church School and offer their services to the Church ...Read Full Text >
Community Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon
The GOYA will sponsor its annual Community Palm Sunday Luncheon on Sunday, March 28, following the Divine Liturgy. Traditional fish meals will be available, as well as pasta for those who don’t care for fish. Can’t stay for the luncheon? Visit the carry-out table on the way out and take some home!
Anastasi (Resurrection) Dinner
Don’t forget to make plans to attend the Resurrection Liturgy and Dinner at Holy Trinity Church, Saturday evening, April 3. Following the liturgical celebration of the Resurrection, join your family, friends and other members of Holy Trinity to break the fast and celebrate the feast in our church hall. We ...Read Full Text >
Lenten Coffee Hour Reminder
Please keep in mind that during the Lenten season our Coffee Hours following the Divine Liturgy will be observing the Orthodox Lenten fasting schedule. Anyone sponsoring a memorial coffee hour or providing Church School snacks is asked to take care that non-meat and non-dairy items are provided. The ...Read Full Text >
GOYA Lenten Soups, Sauces and Sides!
The GOYA is once again offering their popular, delicious and affordable selection of Lenten Soups and Sauces, and even adding Sides this year! These freezer-to-microwave/pot-to-table offerings are still only $6 each. The selection varies each week, but will include features such as Lentil, Lentil Lemony ...Read Full Text >
Lenten Fasting and Confession
In addition to the special services being held, please remember that the main focus of Lent is a personal one, with increased attention to our spiritual life through prayer, fasting and Holy Confession. Regarding fasting, Orthodox Christians are called to refrain from eating meat (including red meat, ...Read Full Text >
Monthly Calendar and Lenten Schedules on Web
The special schedule of Lenten and Paschal services is available on our parish website at www.HolyTrinityPgh.org, along with the monthly calendar as usual.
Lenten Resources Available on the Internet!
Looking for educational or inspirational information and resources for Lent? Try one of the best religious sites on the Internet: the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. To visit the general site, go to lent.goarch.org. For the section on Lent, Holy Week and Pascha, visit lent.goarch.org. There you will ...Read Full Text >
Did you miss the snow emails? Sign up today!
Everyone on the Holy Trinity email list recevied snow cancellation information during the recent storms. Did you? If not, please sign up today! Receive announcements on Holy Trinity events and cancellation plus the weekly bulletin in your email box every week! Go to www.HolyTrinityPgh.org and sign up today ...Read Full Text >
Holy Trinity Church Now Participating in KDKA Closings & Delays System
Holy Trinity Church is now signed up to the KDKA Closings and Delay system. In the event of closings, changes will be posted to kdka.com/closings and will appear on the KDKA radio and television listings. All notices will also be sent out via our own Holy Trinity email list and will appear on our web site ...Read Full Text >
Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great Used on Sundays of Lent
Please note that during Sundays of the holy season of Lent, the typikon of the Orthodox Church calls for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great (instead of the usual Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom). For those following the green Divine Liturgy book in the pews, there are ...Read Full Text >
Holy Trinity Scrip Program - Gift Cards Benefit Holy Trinity Church!
Please don`t forget about the Holy Trinity Scrip program. The Scrip Desk is open during Coffee Hour on Sundays and has a valuable selection of gift cards for local and national vendors, such as Giant Eagle, various gas stations, clothing stores and many others. Every purchase you make benefits Holy Trinity ...Read Full Text >
Upcoming Memorials
March 14: Antonia Vlahakis Karas.
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