Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, PA PUBLISH DATE: November 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

7th Sunday of Luke
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Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Tone 5 (Page 53)
To the Word, co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation, let us, the faithful, give praise and worship. Of His own will He mounted the Cross in the flesh, He suffered death and raised the dead by His glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Captains and Leaders of the armies of heaven unworthy as we are, we beseech you without cease to surround us with your intercessions and cover us beneath the shelter of the glory of your ethereal wings. We bend our knees and cry out with perseverance: “Deliver us from danger, O Princes of the Powers on high!”

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 Holy Archangels
As God's Chief Commanders and ministers of His divine glory, guides of humanity and leaders of the Angels, pray for what will
benefit us and for great mercy, as Chief Commanders of the Bodiless Hosts.
He puts an end to the woman’s fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century


We advance toward humility by means of trials. He who rests on his virtue without suffering tribulation has the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac of Syria, Homily 57, in Ascetical Homilies, p. 283, 7th century


But the head of every good endeavor and the guiding force of right actions is perseverance in prayer. By means of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 40.2, in Spiritual Homilies, 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

 
November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
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Trisagion Prayers Today
In addition to the departed Philoptochos members being commemorate today, the Cocheres family is also offering 40-day Trisagion prayers for the departed servant of God, Col. Thomas Cocheres, who recently fell asleep in the Lord in Texas. May his memory be eternal!

Philoptochos Sunday Today
Our "Omonia" Chapter of the Ladies Philoptochos Society is celebrating National Philoptochos Sunday today, along with parishes from throughout the Archdiocese. They will offer the following celebrations and blessings for this annual event:
- The new Philoptochos officers will be installed.
- A Memorial ...Read Full Text >

GOYA Movie Night Tonight
The GOYA will hold a movie night tonight at 5:00 the home of Mark and Karen Georgiadis, 4110 Fairway Dr., Gibsonia (724-625-8551). All GOYAns are welcome to attend. Please notify the GOYA officers at the meeting today.

Thank you from Father John
"I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers." (Ephesians 1.16). Please accept my personal thanks for the wonderful celebration and heartfelt birthday greetings and prayers during the "surprise" celebration of my birthday last Sunday. It was truly a joyous day for me seeing the ...Read Full Text >

GOYA Meeting Today
The GOYA teen ministry will hold a brief meeting in the library today following Church School. All GOYA members are asked to attend.

General Assembly Thank You
Thank you to the many parishioners who remained after Liturgy last Sunday to attend the Fall General Assembly. These meetings are an essential part of parish life and keep our member well-informed of many facets of the ministries and administration of our church.

New Years Eve at Holy Trinity This Year!
The Parish Council and Events Committee are planning to host a New Year`s Eve celebration at Holy Trinity Church this year. If anyone would like to help with this community celebration, please see Yvonne Balouris or contact her at 724-934-4850 or ybalouris@zoominternet.net. And please put New Year's Eve at ...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 >

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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 >

Divine Liturgy Changes today to Winter Hours Through March
Please note that the schedule for Orthros and Divine Liturgy changes today to winter hours through March for both weekday and Sunday services: 9:00 a.m. Orthros/10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy. (PS: Want a great way to improve your spiritual life and experience of the Faith? Keep your internal clock set for a 9:30 ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Memorials
November 15: Betty Beckas.
Previous Holy Trinity Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
 
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