Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, PA PUBLISH DATE: April 29, 2012

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

IN THOSE DAYS, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8
Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself ...Read Full Text >

Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
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Jason & Sosipater the Apostles of the 70 & their Companions
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Holy Martyr Cercyra
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Our Holy Father John of Kaloktenos, Metropolitan of Thebes
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Ss. Theocharus and Apostolus of Arte
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Basil, Bishop of Montenegro
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Nektarios the New Martyr of Optina
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Apolytkion of Tone 2 (Page 52)
When You descended into death, O Life immortal, You destroyed Hades with the splendor of Your divinity. And when You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers shouted: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You!

Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
When he took down Your immaculate Body from the Cross, the honorable Joseph* wrapped it in a clean linen shroud with spices* and laid it for burial in a new tomb.* But on the third day You arose, O Lord,* and granted the world Your great mercy.

The Angel standing at the sepulcher cried out and said to the ointment bearing women:* The ointments are appropriate for mortal men, but Christ has been shown to be a stranger to decay.* So go and cry aloud, The Lord has risen* and granted the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion of the Church
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 Pascha (Page 74)
Though You descended into the grave, O Immortal One, yet You destroyed the power of Hades, and arose as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women "Rejoice," and giving peace to Your Apostles, O
They [the women] had followed Him ministering to Him, and were present even unto the time of the dangers.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 4th Century


And these [the women] first see Jesus; and the sex that was most condemned, this first enjoys the sight of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 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

 
Memorial/Trisagion Today
Memorial prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the soul of the servant of God, Themistocles Balouris (10 years). The Coffee Hour is being sponsored in his memory by his families. Trisagion Prayers are also being offered for the repose of the soul of the servant of God, ...Read Full Text >

Spring 'Taste of Greece' Festival - May 24-27
Holy Trinity’s Spring "Taste of Greece at Northway" Greek Festival will be held at our interim location on Browns Lane from Thursday, May 24 through Sunday, May 27, 2012. Please mark your calendars and plan on volunteering, eating, spreading the word and bringing your friends! A flyer was enclosed in the ...Read Full Text >

Taste of Greece Sponsor Forms Due May 7
As announced above, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is once again offering "A Taste of Greece at Northway" at our interim facility on Browns Lane in the location of the former Northway Elementary School from Thursday, May 24-Sunday, May 27, 2012. A sponsor form is available in the hallway information ...Read Full Text >

Holy Trinity Cemetery Clean-Up Day - May 5
We will be having a Holy Trinity Cemetery Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 5th from 9:00am-3:00pm at Holy Trinity Cemetery located at 8941 Ringeisen Road, Allison Park. Everyone is welcome to help us prepare the grounds for spring & summer. We will be mulching plant beds, pulling weeds, planting flowers, & ...Read Full Text >

Community Visit to New Church Project
From the Building Committee: "As promised, we will hold a community site visit on May 6th immediately after Church at 12:30PM. You may drive from the Church to the new property and park along Mary Way and in the parking lot at the top of the hill. We will gather at the construction entrance on Mary Way and ...Read Full Text >

Pot Luck Lunch for Seniors - May 9, 11:30am
From the Philoptochos: "We are hosting a `Pot Luck` lunch on May 9, 2012, at 11:30am. Bring along a casserole, salad, dessert or whatever you like. Coffee and water will be provided. Prepare enough for 6–8 people. We welcome anyone who is interested in spending time with others. We intend to enjoy the ...Read Full Text >

Welcome, Holy Trinity Guests!
We welcome all our guests to Holy Trinity Church today, whether as visitors from out of town, family members joining others here for worship today or even soon-to-be members here for the first time. No matter what the reason the Holy Spirit brought you here to day, we welcome you with open arms and hearts ...Read Full Text >

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