Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, PA 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 >

5th Sunday of Luke
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Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
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David the Righteous of Evia
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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Tone 4 (Page 53)
The joyful news of Your Resurrection was told to the women disciples of the Lord by the angel. Having thrown off the ancestral curse, and boasting, they told the Apostles: death has been vanquished. Christ our God is risen, granting to the world great mercy.

Apolytikion for Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota (Page 57)
O Holy Unmercenaries and wonderworkers, visit our infirmities; freely you have received, freely give to us.

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 Theotokos (Page 54)
A protection of Christians unshameable, Intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering; reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us for you are good; your loving help bring unto us who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.

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
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

 

October 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


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
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Welcome, Fr. Constantine
We once again welcome Fr. Constantine Zozos, who is visiting on a consulting trip with our Capital Campaign Committee. We thank Fr. Constantine on behalf of the entire community for the energy, enthusiasm and experience he has brought to our Capital Campaign.

Father Radu in Belgium Today
Father Radu is in Belgium today continuing his participation in an international theological conference. He will return on Tuesday.

Regular Fall General Assembly Today
Please plan on staying after Divine Liturgy today to attend the Regular Fall General Assembly. This is the Regular Fall Assembly to review parish life, nominate candidates for the Parish Council and hear reports on important parish matters. It is important that all members attend, as these meetings are quite ...Read Full Text >

New Years Eve at Holy Trinity This Year!
The Parish Council and Events Committee are planning to host a New Year`s Eve celebration at Holy Trinity Church this year. If anyone would like to help with this community celebration, please see Yvonne Balouris or contact her at 724-934-4850 or ybalouris@zoominternet.net. And please put New Year's Eve at ...Read Full Text >

Holy Trinity Greek School Classes Now In Session
Holy Trinity Greek School is operating both adult and children’s classes this year on Mondays at 6:00pm, and this year those classes include the additions of new teachers. Holy Trinity has a wealth of materials from preschool through senior high, including new curriculum now available through the ...Read Full Text >

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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 >

Divine Liturgy Changes today to Winter Hours Through March
Please note that the schedule for Orthros and Divine Liturgy changes today to winter hours through March for both weekday and Sunday services: 9:00 a.m. Orthros/10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy. (PS: Want a great way to improve your spiritual life and experience of the Faith? Keep your internal clock set for a 9:30 ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Memorials
November 8: Col. Thomas Cocheres; November 15: Betty Beckas.

Previous Holy Trinity Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
 
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