Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, PA PUBLISH DATE: May 10, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42

IN THOSE DAYS, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 5:1-15
Sunday of the Paralytic

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Paralytic
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Simon the Zealot & Apostle
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Laurence of Egypt
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Isodora of Egypt
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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Tone 3 (Page 52)
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the power of His reign; He has conquered death by death, and become the first born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades; and has granted to the world great mercy.

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 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 You Who grants resurrection to the fallen.
For where tears are-- or rather, where miracles are, there tears ought not to be; not where such a mystery is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on Acts 9, 4th Century


In that case [Matt 9:2] there was remission of sins, (for He said, "Thy sins be forgiven thee,") but in this,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 37 on John 1, 4th Century


Great is the profit of the divine Scriptures, and all-sufficient is the aid which comes from them ... For the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 37 on John 5, 4th Century

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

 
May 5, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America
May, 2009

Since our 39th Clergy-Laity Congress last summer, we have been consistently and methodically devoting a series of reflections to analyzing various elements of its theme: “Gather My People to My Home.” In past reflections, we have explored whom we precisely mean when we ...Read Full Text >
Welcome, Your Eminence!
Today it is with great joy and respect that we welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos, who joins us as our hierarch, spiritual father and celebrant of the Divine Liturgy today. Thank you for your blessings and your prayers, Your Eminence, as well as your continued support for and encouragement of the ...Read Full Text >

Happy Mother`s Day!
On behalf of the entire community, we offer our heartfelt regards, prayers and deepest love to the God-inspired and blessed women of this community who have accepted the divine calling and the blessings of motherhood, through which the lives of all are made not only possible, but infinitely richer. In the ...Read Full Text >

Memorial/Trisagion Today
Memorial prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the soul of the servant of God, Efthymios Zikos (3 years). The family is sponsoring the coffee hour today in his memory. Also, Trisagion prayers will be offered for the departed members of the Pantelakis ans ...Read Full Text >

Services This Week
Wed. May 13, 6:00 pm: Paraclesis to the Theotokos

Last St. Lydia Study Fellowship of the season - May 14
The St. Lydia Women’s Study Fellowship is a ministry for women to share in fellowship and to study scripture, the Orthodox Faith and family life in today’s world. The meetings take place every other week on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Stacy Dickos, 8130 Brittany Place in the North Hills. ...Read Full Text >

Last Orthodox Studies Meeting for the Season: May 6 and 20
The Orthodox Studies Forum will hold its last meeting of the season on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 pm at La Roche College, Palumbo Science Center, Room SC102. Please contact Fr. Radu Bordeianu for more information at FrRadu@HolyTrinityPgh.org.

Church School Last Class/Graduation Change of Dates
Attention Church School Staff, Parents and Students: Please note that the both the last day of classes for this semester and Church School Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 17. All students are asked to attend.

Cemetery Clean-up Day Volunteers Wanted! - May 16
From our Cemetery Chairman: "May 16th we will hold the annual Cemetery Clean-up/Spruce–up Day (with May 23rd as our rainy day back-up). I will be ordering trees, bushes and shrubs from Best Feeds for landscaping around the Chapel as well as buying some annuals to plant. We have cleared the back right corner ...Read Full Text >

HOPE and JOY Event - May 17
There will be a activity of the HOPE and JOY ministries on Sunday, May 17, following the Church School Graduation ceremony. All the parents of our young children are asked to plan on having their children remain for this event.

Holy Trinity Spring Festival: May 28-30
Attention all Holy Trinity parishioners: In addition to the major Holy Trinity Festival at the end of summer, we are once again holding a Spring Festival, this time for three days from Thursday, May 28 through Saturday, May 30. Help is needed in all areas. Please contact chairpeople Leo Loomis, Gerri ...Read Full Text >

Festival Setup, Volunteer and Cleanup Help Needed!
Attention all Holy Trinity parishioners: Your help is needed for the Holy Trinity Spring Festival. Here are some important dates:
- Sat. May 23, 8:00pm: Setup tables
- Sun. May 24, 11:30am: Setup rest of hall
- Thu. May 28-Sat. May 30: Volunteer help needed for all areas of the Festival.
- Sun. ...Read Full Text >

Pentecost Sunday Feast Day Picnic at New Property
Please place Pentecost Sunday on your calendar for a special celebration following the Pentecost Divine Liturgy. The Sunday Services will be at the Northside as usual, but afterwards there will be a Holy Trinity Feast Day Picnic at the new property on Babcock Boulevard. Watch for upcoming details.

Pittsburgh Summer Greek Festivals Guide Mailed and Online
The new 2009 Pittsburgh Greek Summer Festivals Guide has been mailed in the May Holy Trinity Herald and is available online at www.HolyTrinityPgh.org. Please share it with friends so they cna support Holy Trinity`s festivals and our other local sister parishes. The season starts with the St. Nicholas ...Read Full Text >

Festival Cooking Schedule
Please lend a hand with preparations for the Holy Trinity Spring Greek Festival food and pastry preparation. This is an "entire parish" event for the support our community and your help is needed! Upcoming dates are as follows:
- Thurs. May 14, 4:00 pm: Karithopita/Finikia/Halva
- Thurs. May 21, 4:00 ...Read Full Text >

New Summer Camp Online Registration - REGISTER BEFORE PRICE GOES UP!
Attention all Holy Trinity campers and families: Please note that the deadline for registering without a late fee and for receiving the Holy Trinity grant for the 2009 Metropolis Summer Camp season has been extended to MAY 30. All applications submitted online by that date will have a total fee of only $300 ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Herald Deadlines - Note Summer Schedule!
Attention all organizations and committees - Please note the following deadlines for submitting information for the Herald over the next few months: THIS FRIDAY, May 15, is the deadline for June edition; June 15 is the deadline for the July/August edition. Please plan ahead for any information your group or ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Memorials and Trisagions
May 17 - Fr. David Sedor; May 24 - Leonidas Dedousis.

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!
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