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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Tone 7 (Page 53)
By Your Cross You destroyed death and to the thief You opened paradise. You transformed the sorrow of the Myrrh-bearers, and commanded the Apostles to proclaim that You have risen from the dead, Christ our God, granting the world great mercy.
Apolytikion 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 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 Akathist to the Theotokos (Page 54)
English: 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.
Phoenetics: Ti i-per-ma-a-ho stra-ti-go ta ni-ki-ti-ri-a, / os li-tro-thi-sa ton di-non ef-ha-ri-sti-ri-a,/ a-na-gra-fo si i po-li sou The-o-to-ke. / Al-os e-hou-sa to kra-tos a-pros-ma-hi-ton, / ek pan-ti-on me kin-din-on e-lef-the-ro-son, / i-na kra-zo si: He-re nim-fi a-nim-fef-te.
Greek: Τη Υπερμάχω Στρατηγώ τα νικητήρια / Ως λυτρωθείσα των δεινων ευχαριστήρια / Αναγράφω σοι η Πόλις σου, Θεοτόκε / Αλλ΄ως έχουσα το κράτος απροσμάχητον / Εκ παντοίων με κινδύνων ελευθέρωσον / Ινα κράζω σοι, Χαίρε Νύμφη ανύμφευτε.
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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 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
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Services this Week
- Monday, March 19 – 6:30 pm (SG) Great Compline.
A quiet and beautiful service of mostly readings as well as Lenten hymns. This is a wonderful opportunity for some quiet, prayerful solace during the Lenten season.
- Wednesday, March 21 - 6:30 pm (HT) Presanctified Liturgy.
A deeply prayerful ...Read Full Text >
Regular Spring General Assembly Today
Please plan on staying after Divine Liturgy today to attend the Regular Spring General Assembly. General Assemblies review parish life and hear reports on important parish matters. It is important that all members attend, as these meetings are quite important in the day-to-day life of the parish. Please ...Read Full Text >
Godparent/Godchild Sunday Today
Holy Trinity Church's today celebrate its annual Godparent/Godchild Sunday. This special day provides us with an opportunity to observe the Lenten Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross and re-commit ourselves to the Lord Who took up that Cross for us. We welcome today and thank those who are able to ...Read Full Text >
Special Lenten Reception for the Third Sunday of Lent
Today the Ladies Philoptochos is sponsoring a Special Lenten Reception in the library. This will not be the usual complete luncheon we hold on the Third Sunday of Lent in coordination with Godparent Sunday, as we are not able to prepare an extensive menu in our temporary facilities. However we will offer a ...Read Full Text >
JOY Lenten Retreat at Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery This Saturday March 24
LAST CALL: The Metropolis JOY ministry will be hosting a Lenten Retreat at the Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery in Saxonburg on Saturday, March 24, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Check-in is from 10:30- 11:00am. A Lenten lunch will be provided. Please note Monastery Dress Code: Boys should wear long pants. Jeans ...Read Full Text >
Greek Independence Day Celebration - March 25
The Greek Nationality Room of the University of Pittsburgh will be holding its annual Greek Independence Day celebration on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at St. Nicholas Cathedral. The event will begin with a Doxology service at 5:00 p.m. followed by performances by Greek dance troupes, Greek language students, ...Read Full Text >
HOPE Lenten Activity - March 25
On Sunday, March 25, following the Divine Liturgy, the HOPE ministry will hold a Lenten activity. This will be a one-hour event for our HOPE children (ages Kindergarten through Second Grade). The event will be held at the Browns Lane location. All HOPE children are asked to attend.
JOY & HOPE Lenten Sleep Over - April 6/7
The JOY & HOPE ministries will have a sleep over at the Holy Trinity Church interim location at 495 Browns Lane on Friday April 6th - Saturday April 7th. We will meet at 6:00pm on Friday. Friday night`s actities will include dinner, a lenten activity, a discussion with Fr Radu, evening prayer and movies. On ...Read Full Text >
Annual GOYA Community Palm Sunday Luncheon - Make Your Reservations Today!
The GOYA teen ministry will be once again hosting their very popular annual Community Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon this year on April 8. It will held community style right here in our interim Browns Lane location. Reservations are being taken to make sure they have enough seating and food. Rather than ...Read Full Text >
NOTE: Times and Locations for Lenten Services
Please note: All evening Lenten services will be held at 6:30 pm this year in an effort to keep our schedule uniform throughout the season. Also, please note the locations:
- SUNDAYS: As always, at Holy Trinity Church (HT)
- MONDAYS: St. George Chapel (SG)
- WEDNESDAYS: At Holy Trinity Church ...Read Full Text >
Lenten and Holy Week Schedules on Web Site
The special schedule of Lenten and Paschal services is available on our parish website at www.HolyTrinityPgh.org, as well as the Holy Week Services Schedule. Visit www.HolyTrinityPgh.org.
Lenten Covered Dish Dinners Following Pre-Sanctified Liturgies - March 21, 28 and April 4
This year's Wednesday evening Liturgies of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts will 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 ...Read Full Text >
GOYA Lenten Soups, Sauces and Sides Available Throughout Lent!
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 Offerings at Three Hierarchs Bookstore
Our Three Hierarchs Bookstore (located in the Coffee Hour room) recommends "The Way of the Pilgrim" as reading for Great Lent. It does not preach, but gently leads, allowing one to visit vicariously the plains of Russia, walking, praying and visiting with peasants, rich households and holy men praying ...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 >
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 >
Important Lenten & Paschal Dates
Wondering about Lenten and Paschal dates? Here’s a helpful guide to some of the important events coming up:
Palm Sunday - Apr. 8
Holy Friday (schedule off work & school) - Apr. 13
Pascha - Apr. 15
Feast of St. George (Nameday of Chapel) - Apr. 23
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 >
Parish Directory Sign-Up Deadline Is HERE!
Photo sessions are this week. Please note the following from our Parish Directory Committee: "Our Directory Committee has been hard at work coordinating the production of a new parish directory, and now the deadline to schedule your photo session for the New Holy Trinity Directory is fast approaching. They ...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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