Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, PA PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
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Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
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Holy Martyrs Zenais and Philonilla
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Our Holy Father Nectarius, Arsacuis and Sisinius, Patriarchs of Constantinople
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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Tone 1 (Page 52)
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
Most glorified are You, O Christ our God, Who has established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them did guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory to You.

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 Theotokos (Page 54)
A protection of Christians unshameable, Intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering; reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us for you are good; your loving help bring unto us who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.

For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


So here again sleep occasions our ruin; so that there is need of continual watchfulness. Wherefore He also said,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 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

 

Memorials Today
A Memorial Service will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, Elpida Kraniou (40 days) and Stella Kourakos (1 year). The Coffee Hour is being sponsored in their memory by their families. May their memory be eternal!

GOYA Fellowship Tonight
GOYA will hold its monthly fellowship meeting this evening at 6:30 pm at the Fitzpatick home, 348 Haldeman Dr., Cranberry Township, phone 724-772-1694. All GOYAns (7th-12th grade youth) are asked to attend.

Church School Underway!
Church School for the 2009/2010 is underway. Missed registering your child(ren)? Don’t worry! Simply accompany your child to class and see the teacher to sign up. And remember, signing up is just the start! Please give your child the best opportunity for learning the Faith in its fullness by starting with ...Read Full Text >

Holy Trinity Greek School Classes Now In Session
Holy Trinity Greek School is operating both adult and children’s classes this year on Mondays at 6:00pm, and this year those classes include the additions of new teachers. Holy Trinity has a wealth of materials from preschool through senior high, including new curriculum now available through the ...Read Full Text >

IOCC Wine Tasting Event - October 15
The Pittsburgh chapter of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) will host a Wine Tasting and Dinner to benefit its philanthropic and humanitarian work on Thursday, October 15, 2008 at Little Athens Restaurant, 518 Locust Place in Sewickley (412-741-1230). Appetizers will start at 6 p.m., followed ...Read Full Text >

GOYA Bake Sale - October 25
The GOYA will hold its annual Steelers Sunday Bake Sale on October 25 during Coffee Hour. Thank you for supporting our youth ministries!

THEOS School Presentations on the Beatitudes - Oct. 17,
The Three Hierarchs Eastern Orthodox School is pleased to present a new event: "The Life-Giving Beatitudes of Christ", a series of talks with Fr. Demetrios Carellas, Chaplain of the Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Monastery. The first event will take place Saturday, October 17, 2009, 3:00 pm, at the ...Read Full Text >

Regular Fall General Assembly - November 1
Please plan on staying after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 1, to attend the Regular Fall General Assembly. This is the Regular Fall Assembly to review parish life, nominate candidates for the Parish Council and hear reports on important parish matters. It is important that all members attend, as these ...Read Full Text >

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Holy Trinity Scrip Program - Gift Cards Benefit Holy Trinity Church!
Please don`t forget about the Holy Trinity Scrip program. The Scrip Desk is open during Coffee Hour on Sundays and has a valuable selection of gift cards for local and national vendors, such as Giant Eagle, various gas stations, clothing stores and many others. Every purchase you make benefits Holy Trinity ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Memorials
October 18: Patrick Nagle; October 25: Nikki Manesiotis; November 15: Betty Beckas.

Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Previous Holy Trinity Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
Publish Date:August 23, 2009
 
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