Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, PA PUBLISH DATE: May 19, 2013

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
Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women

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

Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
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Patrick the Hieromartyr & Bishop of Prusa and His Fellow Martyrs Acacius, Menander, and Polyaenus
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Our Righteous Father Memnonus the Wonderworker
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Theotima & Kyriake the Martyrs
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Apolytikion for Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." Lowering Your pure body from the Cross, Joseph wrapped it in clean muslin with fragrant spices and laid it in a new tomb.Standing by the tomb the angel said to the Myrrh-bearing women: "Myrrh is for the dead; but Christ has shown Himself stranger to death."

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 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.
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

 
May 15, 2013
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for AHEPA Sunday - May 19, 2013
May 19, 2013
AHEPA Sunday

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church ...Read Full Text >
Services This Week
Tue. May 21, 8:30am Orthros/9:30am Liturgy: Ss. Constantine 8 Helen (SG)

Memorials Today
Memorial prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, John Giannoutsos (40 days) and Sarah Scopelitis (8 years). The Coffee Hour is being sponsored today in their memories by their families. May their memory be eternal!

Funeral Tomorrow: Marjorie Andromalos
Our sister in Christ, Marjorie Andromalos, has fallen asleep in the Lord. Viewing and Funeral services are as follows: Monday, May 20, 1:00pm-9:00pm Visitation - Brock Funeral Home, 1500 Mount Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Monday, May 20, 7:00pm Trisagion - Brock Funeral Home. Tuesday, May 21, 10:30am Visitation, ...Read Full Text >

Church School Graduation Today
The Church School ministry will hold its graduation ceremony today following the Divine Liturgy. Thank you to all the support provided by the families throughout the year and especially to the dedicated offerings of love and talents made by the Church School staff. Following the dismissal today, there will ...Read Full Text >

HOPE/JOY Horse Ranch Visit Today
Following Divine Liturgy and Church School Graduation today, the HOPE and JOY ministries will have a quick lunch at the church and then will visit the Pagonis family’s "C&G Ranch" in Evans City. The children will spend time learning about grooming, training and riding Arabian horses with a professional ...Read Full Text >

Festival Meeting Today
The Holy Trinity 2013 Greek Festival committee will hold a meeting in the trailer meeting room today following the Divine Liturgy. All committee members and any parishioner interested in helping with the planning of the festival are welcome to attend because we will need more help than ever for the biggest ...Read Full Text >

Lunch Reservations Available and Required for Thyranoixia
The Thyranoixia Committee is pleased to remind everyone that even though the Saturday evening Gala has sold out, there are many other events happening that weekend, so please plan on attending them all: 1) The official "Thyranoixia" or "Opening of the Doors" starting at 8:30am on Saturday morning, June 22, ...Read Full Text >

Thyranoixia (Door Opening) Weekend Guide
The Thyranoixia (Door Opening) Committee will be publishing a "Weekend Guide" to be distributed during the entire celebration weekend June 22– 24. It will contain information about the weekend’s activities, Holy Trinity’s history and ads from parishioners, friends and local businesses. The Weekend Guide ...Read Full Text >

May is Food Drive Month – Pick up Your Donation Bags Today
Holy Trinity Church is the sponsor community for FOCUS Pittsburgh Emergency Food Pantry. During the month of May, you can participate in a meaningful way by remembering the less fortunate, who have basic nutritional and personal care needs every day. There are be specially-marked bags available after church ...Read Full Text >

Construction Project Reminder: Visits Not Permitted on Worksite - REALLY!
Things are progressing well with our new church project, but even though it looks like it's almost ready, it's not ready for us to visit yet! Our Building Committee and General Contractor once again remind us that it is an ACTIVE WORK SITE which is RESTRICTED to visitors. Though we are all excited to see the ...Read Full Text >

Keep Up With Final Construction Progress Online!
Keep up with the last weeks of progress on the construction of the new Holy Trinity Church by visiting our website, www.HolyTrinityPgh.org. There are photos and also links to up-close walking tour videos with descriptions about construction progress and features of the new facilities. Videos are also ...Read Full Text >

Calling All Spero’s Books: Please Come Home!
Attention Church School parents and students: if Spero needs your help! There are many books and DVDs missing from his library! Dozens of them. If you have any books out from the St. Spyridon Children`s Library, please return them bby the end of the month. The staff needs to begin packing up for the big move ...Read Full Text >

Greek Festival 2013 Information: August 28-September 1
Please mark August 28 through September 1 (Labor Day Weekend) on your calendar as the inaugural Greek Festival at our new Church location. The Festival Committee is reaching out to everyone to join in helping at what will be an unprecedented and historic event at our new Church, and our Parish Council has ...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 today, we welcome you with open arms and hearts ...Read Full Text >

Attention Ministries: Email Addresses for Bulletin, Calendar and Herald notices
Attention all Holy Trinity ministries: Need to add an announcement to the Sunday Bulletin or Herald? Want to get a date on the Holy Trinity Calendar? Here is how to do it. For Sunday Bulletin announcements send an email to "bulletin@HolyTrinityPgh.org". For Herald announcements or news, send an email to ...Read Full Text >

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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Opens Seminar on Religious Freedom

May 17, 2013
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Opens Seminar on Religious Freedom Celebrating the 1700th Anniversary of the Edict of Milan ...Read Full Text >

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Welcomes Ieronymos II

May 15, 2013
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Welcomes With Respect, Honor and Love the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Ieronymos II ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Trinity Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:April 28, 2013
Publish Date:April 21, 2013
Publish Date:April 14, 2013
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Publish Date:March 31, 2013
Publish Date:March 24, 2013
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