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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 Zacharias the Prophet & Righteous Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist
In the vesture of a priest, according to the Law of God, you offered unto Him well-pleasing whole-burnt offerings, as it befitted a priest, O wise Zacharias. You were a shining light, a seer of mysteries, bearing in thyself clearly the signs of grace; and in God's temple, O wise Prophet of Christ God, you were slain with the sword. Hence, with the Forerunner, make entreaty that our souls find salvation. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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 Nativity of the Theotokos
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."
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-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11
The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.
Indicating from what they were led to this; from having no charity, from pining with envy. from being seized by ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 71 on Matthew 22, 4th Century
The perfect peace of the holy angels lies in their love for God and their love for one another. This is also the ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Fourth Century on Love no. 36, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 104, 7th century
When a man reveres God with all his heart and with faith, he receives through God's providence the power to ...Read Full Text >
-St. Antony the Great, On the Character of Men no. 12, Philokalia Vol. 1 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 331, 4th century
'The Lord your God is one Lord' (cf. Deut. 6:4), revealed in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit: in the unbegotten ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, A New Testament Decalogue no. 1, Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 323, 14th century
Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century
He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this ...Read Full Text >
-Fr. Matthew the Poor, Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century
What is it that I love when I love you? Not the beauty of a body or the comeliness of time. Nor the luster of the ...Read Full Text >
-St. Augustine, Confessions 10.6 in The Confessions of St. Augustine, p. 244, 5th century
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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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Festival Thank You!!!
Today the 38th annual Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Church comes to a close. So, starting as always with the blessings our almighty God and following months worth of planning and hard work, it is time for a big "thank you!" and "God bless you!" from the leadership of our chairpeople to all the wonderful ...Read Full Text >
Church School Begins Sep. 12
Church School is here again! Registration will take place today following Divine Liturgy. The first day of classes for Church School is next Sunday, September 12 at 9:30 with Divine Liturgy and the children’s sermon, followed by classes after Holy Communion. See you there!
Holy Trinity Combined Youth Ministries Kick-Off: Sep.12
Holy Trinity will host a combined Youth and Young Adult Ministries Kick-off event next Sunday, September 12 from 4:30 to 8:00 pm at Bellevue Memorial Park on Bellevue Road. This picnic and fun event will be the first event of the season for HOPE (Kindergarten through 2nd grades), JOY (3rd through 6th ...Read Full Text >
Paraclesis Service This Wednesday
The monthly Paraclesis to the Theotokos will be held this Wednesday at 6:00pm. All are asked to join in continuing to ask for the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos for our parish, our families, our loved ones and outselves.
FOCUS North America National Executive Director Visiting Holy Trinity Church Next Sunday
Fr. Justin Mathews, Executive Director of FOCUS North America, will pay a visit to Holy Trinity Church next Sunday and will serve the Divine Liturgy along with Father John and Father Radu. We look forward to welcoming him!
FOCUS North America Local Committee Meeting - Sun. Sep. 12
Attention all Orthodox Christians in the Pittsburgh area: The Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood is hosting a meeting with the national leadership of FOCUS North America (Fellow Orthodox Chritians United for Service) for the purpose of launching a combined regional FOCUS ministry team for Pittsburgh. This group ...Read Full Text >
Philoptochos
"Fones Glekes" = "Sweet Voices". Philoptochos is searching for people who would like to sing old Greek Folk Songs,("Yialo, Yialo", "Samiotisa" and others), Christmas Carols and other songs. We would like to form a group for the enjoyment of all. We will not discriminate because of sex, age, or singing voice. ...Read Full Text >
Children’s and Adult Classes Greek Classes 2010-2011
Greek School is moving to Thursdays. If Monday was not a good day for you, and Thursday is, come join us on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM starting September 9, 2010. Beginners and Advanced Adult Classes are available; as well as the Children’s Classes starting at Pre-School Level and up. Pre-School students ...Read Full Text >
New Greek Textbooks Available
An exciting new Modern Greek textbook is now available at the Three Hierarchs Bookstore and is being used by our Greek School. This first edition is designed to be used by English speaking adults wishing to learn Modern Greek either on their own or with the help of a teacher. All grammar rules are explained ...Read Full Text >
Summer Sermons Reminder - Be Here On Time!
Please don`t forget that during the summer months, when there is no Church School, the sermon is offered at its proper liturgical place following the Gospel. Much as we are all reminded how important it is to arrive for the start of Divine Liturgy, perhaps there are times of genuine, urgent need that ...Read Full Text >
Philoptochos Undies & Socks Collection
As in the past, the Philoptochos is collecting undies and socks for young people. They donate them to homes for young people who are in need. Our Philoptochos coordinator reminds us that there are many young people that go to homes with just one pair of undies and no socks, so they ask that you please help ...Read Full Text >
9:30 Regular Hours for Divine Liturgy Now in Effect
Don’t forget, the regular 9:30 Divine Liturgy schedule is now in effect. The time changes to 9:30 a.m. for both Sunday and weekday services through October. Please set your clocks and your personal schedules to be there on time. Thank you!
Upcoming Memorials
September 19: Nelle Manesiotis (1 yr.), Nicholas Tanner (3 yrs.); September 26: Nicholas Mihalpoulos (6 mos.), Bessie Cocheres (1 yr.), Sophie Parikakis (2 yrs.).
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