Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, PA PUBLISH DATE: February 5, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 18:10-14
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today

The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
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Agatha the Martyr
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Polyeuktos, Partriarch Of Constantinople
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Antonios the New Martyr of Athens
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Theodosios, Archbishop of Chernigov
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Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Tone 1 (Page 52)
Though the tomb was sealed with a stone by the Jews and the soldiers guarded Your pure body, You arose, O Savior, on the third day, giving life to the world. Therefore, O Giver of Life, the heavenly powers praise You. Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; glory to Your kingdom; glory to Your plan of redemption, O only loving God.

Apolytikion of the Presentation of the Lord (Page 65)
Rejoice, you who are full of grace, O Virgin Theotokos, for from you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, enlightening those in darkness. Rejoice, also, O you righteous Elder, for you received in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who also grants to us the Resurrection.

Apolytikion of Holy Trinity Church (Page 75)
English: 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!
Greek: Ευλογητός ει Χριστέ, ο Θεός ήμων, ο πανσόφους τους αλιείς αναδείξας, καταπέμψας αυτοίς το Πνεύμα το άγιον, και δι΄αυτών την οικουμένην σαγηνεύσας, φιλάνθρωπε, δόξα σοι.
Phoenetics: Ev-lo-yi-tos i Hri-ste o The-os i-mon. O Pan-so-fous tous a-li-is a-na-di-xas ka-ta-pemp-sas af-tis to Pnev-ma to A-yi-on, ke di af-ton tin i-kou-men-in sa-i-nef-sas, fi-lan-thro-pe, do-xa si.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
It is possible for those who have come back again after repentance to shine with much lustre, and oftentimes more  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century


When lately we made mention of the Pharisee and the publican, and hypothetically yoked two chariots out of virtue  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


For this [pride], even when conjoined with righteousness and fastings and tithes, fell behind; while that  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


But all the same since he made his soul contrite, and called himself a sinner; which indeed he was; he surpassed  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


For the nature of a fast is such, that it does not suffice to deliver those who practise it, unless it be done  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century


To the end then, that when we have gone through the labour of fasting, we forfeit not the crown of fasting, we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century


The Publican fasted not; and yet he was accepted in preference to him who had fasted; in order that thou mayest  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century

Vespers
Monthy Paraclesis - Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm at St. George Chapel, 8941 Ringeisen Rd., Allison Park, PA

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship location: 495 Browns Lane, Pittsburgh, PA
Weekday worship location: St. George Chapel, 8941 Ringeisen Rd., Allison Park, PA

Liturgy
Sunday & Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship location: 495 Browns Lane, Pittsburgh, PA
Weekday worship location: St. George Chapel, 8941 Ringeisen Rd., Allison Park, PA

Bible Study
Orthodox Studies Forum - First and Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m.; Saint Lydia Women's Study Ministry - Every other Thursday, 9:30 a.m.; Saint Nikodemos Men's Fellowship (see website for details)

Parish Information
Holy Trinity Church
495 Browns Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Phone: 412-366-8700
Fax: 412-366-8710
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, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Parish Secretary/Administrator: Mary Portellos.
Parish Council President: Chris T. Balouris

 
January 25, 2012
Encyclical For The Feast Of The Three Hierarchs And Greek Letters Day
January 30, 2012

Feast of the Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day

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 Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical ...Read Full Text >
Services This Week
- Wed. Feb. 8, 6:00pm: Paraclesis to the Theotokos (at St. George Chapel)
- Thu. Feb. 9, 6:00pm Vesperal Liturgy: St. Haralambos the Martyr (at St. George Chapel)

Memorials Today
Memorial prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, Fofo (Theophany) Frankos (30 years) and Maria Leontiadis (1 year). May their memory be eternal! The Coffee Hour is being sponsored today in memory of Fofo Frankos.

Special Tray in Support of the T.H.E.O.S. School for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs
A tray will be passed at the end of Liturgy today to offer our support for T.H.E.O.S., the Three Hierarchs Orthodox School. According to their website, "For nearly thirteen years, T.H.E.O.S. has served as the only Orthodox Christian elementary and junior high school in the Pittsburgh area. We continue to ...Read Full Text >

Festival Pastry Cooking THIS Tuesday, February 7 and EVERY TUESDAY: 10:00am-9:00pm
From our Festival Pastry Crew: "Please clear your calendars on Tuesdays to help prepare pastry for our upcoming Spring Festival in May. We will be there all day and evening to accommodate EVERYONE's schedule. Please email jcbathanasiou@aim.com or call/text Joyce Athanasiou at 412-292-4206 with any ...Read Full Text >

GOYA Fellowship Next Sunday
The GOYA will hold its monthly fellowship gathering next Sunday at 6:00pm at the home of Charlie and Jan Petredis. Information will be sent out via the GOYA Facebook page and email. All GOYAns are asked to attend.

St Lydia Fellowship This Thursday
Our St Lydia Fellowship is now in its 12th year of ministry and teaching for the women of Holy Trinity. If you have missed out on this wonderful time with fellow sisters in Christ sharing, learning and growing in faith, maybe this is the year you can join in! This group is open to women of ALL ages and ALL ...Read Full Text >

Special February 25th Community Event: 'A Sampling of Holy Trinity'
Attention all Holy Trinity Family members: Get to know Holy Trinity Church, fellow community members, ministries and the latest news on the New Church project! Attend "A Sampling of Holy Trinity" on Saturday, February 25th. The event will run from 6:00 to 9:00pm and will be held at our current location, 495 ...Read Full Text >

GOYA Hoagie Sale - Orders Taken Today, Delivered Next Sunday
The GOYA will be holding a "Valentine Hoagie Sale" this year. They are taking orders today for $7 Italian or Turkey hoagies. The hoagies will be available for pick up next Sunday following Divine Liturgy. Thank you for supporting our teens!

Philoptochos: A Ministry for You!
From our Ladies Philoptochos: "At the start of the year 2012, the Ladies Philoptochos is anticipating many new activities to achieve our goals which are always the same – philanthropic (the name 'Philoptochos' means 'Friends of the Poor'). We have received recognition for our 100 percent participation in ...Read Full Text >

IOCC Event: Ethopian Coffee Ceremony & Information Session
IOCC is offering a new experience in the Pittsburgh area: An Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony & Discussion. All proceeds from the event will benefit the philanthropic work of International Orthodox Christian Charities. It will take place Sunday, February 12, 2012, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Tana Ethiopian ...Read Full Text >

Construction Reminder: Site Safety Guidelines
Construction is underway on the new church site, so our new property is now an active construction worksite. The building committee, therefore, sends this message to us all: "With the long awaited start of our new Church campus starting in the next few days, we must ask all parishioners to follow a few ...Read Full Text >

Help Welcome Holy Trinity Guests!
Help us show our Holy Trinity Hospitality! Watch for the gold felt crosses worn by our new visitors each Sunday.If you see someone one, please greet them and welcome them to our community! Remember, "Hospitality" is one of the main goals of our mission here at Holy Trinity Church!

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