Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, PA PUBLISH DATE: November 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

BRETHREN, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 12:16-21
9th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to ...Read Full Text >

9th Sunday of Luke
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Archippus the Apostles,Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
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Holy Martyr Cecilia and Those with Her
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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Tone 7 (Page 53)
By Your Cross You destroyed death and to the thief You opened paradise. You transformed the sorrow of the Myrrh-bearers, and commanded the Apostles to proclaim that You have risen from the dead, Christ our God, granting the world great mercy.

Apolytikion of the Entrance of the Theotokos (Page 58)
Today is the prelude to God's good will, and the announcement of the salvation of all. In the Temple of God the Virgin is seen openly, foretelling to all the coming of Christ. Wherefore let us cry out to her with all our strength: "Joy to you, fulfillment of the Creator's plan!"

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 Entrance of the Theotokos (Page 59)
The most pure Temple of the Savior*, His most precious bridal chamber*, the Virgin, sacred treasury of God’s glory*, enters today into the house of the Lord*, bringing with her the grace of the divine Spirit.* Wherefore the angels of God are singing*: “Behold the heavenly tabernacle!”
I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


And, always remaining motionless, he was so wrapt in spirit in what he had seen in his ecstasy that he never  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


But when he was about to die, we broke open the door and went in, and after many questions this alone was all we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


We were amazed to see that one who had before been so negligent was so suddenly transfigured by this blessed  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


So by his true and praise-worthy repentance the Lord showed us that even after long negligence He accepts those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


The thought of death is the most necessary of all works ... He who hourly yields himself to it is a saint-  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


Just as the Fathers lay down that perfect love knows no sin, so I for my part declare that a perfect sense of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th 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 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
Services This Week
Wed. Nov. 25 - Orthros 9am/Liturgy 10am: St. Katherine the Great Martyr

Important GOYA TOURNAMENT Meeting Today
Attention Holy Trinity GOYAns, Parents and ALL Holy Trinity Families. Holy Trinity Church will be once again hosting a Metropolis Basketball Tournament in 2010. The dates are January 22-24. As before, the help of the ENTIRE Holy Trinity community will be needed. There will be an important Holy Trinity ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Bakes Goods Available for Thanksgiving
The Philoptochos is busy preparing their Christmas Bake Sale items, but not too busy to also have some things available for Thanksgiving this week! They will have a limited amount of the following items available for your Thanksgiving table in Coffee Hour today: Spanakopita, Baklava & Kourambiethes. Thanks ...Read Full Text >

A Happy and Safe Thanksgiving to All!
As we gather for the national celebration of Thanksgiving, may our merciful Lord continue to shed His bountiful blessings upon our country, our community, our Church and our families! As many people travel during this time, please remember to begin and end any trips with prayers asking for God`s blessings ...Read Full Text >

Father Radu at International ConferenceToday
Father Radu is participating in an international theological conference in F.Y.R.O.M. (the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) this week. We are, as always, honored to have a professor and theologian of his distinction with us as an important part of the ministry team here at Holy Trinity Church and offer ...Read Full Text >

Christmas Party Luncheon for Seniors Sponsored by Philoptochos - December 3
A message from Philoptochos: "The Ladies Philoptochos Society is hosting a Christmas Party Luncheon for ALL seniors of Holy Trinity Church, ages 60 and over. It will start with a Paraclesis Service at 11:30 in the church, followed by the luncheon starting at 12 noon. It you are 60 or over and have not ...Read Full Text >

Fast in preparation for the Nativity of Christ - Through December 24
Please remember that the Fast of the Nativity is underway, lasting until Christmas morning following Liturgy. Though the first part of the fast (through December 12) is lighter, the Fast rises to the level of strict fast for the last two weeks (starting on December 13). Fasting, attendance at services, ...Read Full Text >

Christmas Gift Tree Tags in Coffee Hour - Gifts Due December 10th
The Holy Trinity Philoptochos is once again sponsoring the Christmas Gift Tree project. This popular annual appeal provides us with a direct way to help poor and needy children of the area enjoy not just presents, but the knowledge that someone cares enough about them to go out of the way for a special act ...Read Full Text >

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 >

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Community Christmas Card and Holiday Poinsettias Forms Due Dec. 6
The November issue of the Herald contains a form for the Holy Trinity Community Christmas Card. If you would like to include your name in this annual community tradition, please be sure to submit your form and donation to the Church Office by December 6. Also, if you would like to donate one or more flowers ...Read Full Text >

Third Annual T.H.E.O.S. Christmas Benefit Concert - December 13
The Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood and the Three Hierarchs Eastern Orthodox School (THEOS) in Carnegie will host the Third Annual Christmas Benefit Concert on Sunday, December 13 at Holy Cross Church in Mount Lebanon at 5:00 pm. Orthodox choirs from various churches around the Pittsburgh region will participate ...Read Full Text >

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
November 29: Evangelos Komninos; December 13: Deno Fiffas.
Previous Holy Trinity Church Bulletins
Publish Date:November 15, 2009
Publish Date:November 8, 2009
Publish Date:November 1, 2009
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
 
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