The Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake, Salt Lake City , Utah PUBLISH DATE: February 7, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
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Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
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."

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection.

Apolytikion of the Church
Apolytikion of Holy Trinity (Plagal Tone Four)
Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fisherman all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them, drawing all the world into Your net. O Loving One, glory be to You.

Apolytikion of Prophet Elias (Fourth Tone)
The incarnate Angel, the Cornerstone of the Prophets, the second Forerunner of the Coming of Christ, the glorious Elias (Elijah), who from above, sent down to Elisha the grace to dispel sickness and cleanse lepers, abounds therefore in healing for those who honor him.


Kontakion
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.

We criticize our politicians who are currently in power but they, too, are our children. It is we, the older  ...Read Full Text >
-Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica, Holy Tidbits

Matins
8:30am
(both churches)

Liturgy
9:30am
(both churches)

Parish Information
The Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake
Holy Trinity Cathedral / Prophet Elias Church
279 South 300 West / 5335 South Highland Dr.
Salt Lake City , Utah 84101/ 84117

Phone: (801) 328-9681 OR 277-2693
Website: www.gocslc.org

Proistamenos: (2) Rev. Fr. Matthew Gilbert, Proistamenos, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Rev. Fr. Michael Kouremetis, Proistamenos, Prophet Elias Church

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Elias Koucos

Assistant: Rev. Dn. Anatoli Kireiev

 

LAST JUDGMENT, MEATFARE SUNDAY TODAY
Today is called MEATFARE SUNDAY because it is officially the LAST DAY until Pascha for eating MEAT. Thus, tomorrow begins a limited fast. We eat eggs, milk, butter and cheese all the days of this week, including Wednesday and Friday. The complete fast in preparation for Pascha begins on Monday, February 15, ...Read Full Text >

ARCHDIOCESE AND PARISHES CELEBRATE SCOUT SUNDAY
TODAY is SCOUT SUNDAY in all of our Orthodox parishes throughout the United States. Our Church in America recognizes our Orthodox Boy and Girl Scouts every February and this year’s celebration is a particular joy as the Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years of vital service to the youth of our nation. ...Read Full Text >

GOYANS SPONSOR SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
TODAY is SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY. Our Senior and Junior GOYANS are sponsoring their annual fundraiser which supports INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES (IOCC). The Goyans will be collecting monetary donations for IOCC in the narthex at BOTH churches following Divine Liturgy.

HT ADULT SEMINAR RESUMES
Please note that the ADULT SEMINAR at Holy Trinity will resume TODAY following services.

ORATORICAL FESTIVAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUE
The SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL presentations continue TODAY after services at Prophet Elias where our PROPHET ELIAS Junior and Senior Division youth orators will speak. CONGRATULATIONS to last week’s HOLY TRINITY First Place Oratorical Winners: SENIOR Division: Pilar Pappas; JUNIOR Division: ...Read Full Text >

GET YOUR TYROPITES HOT OUT OF THE OVEN!
PROPHET ELIAS PHILOPTOCHOS women will be sponsoring a TYROPITES SALE TODAY at Prophet Elias. After services, enjoy these ever-popular cheese triangles! Take home a tray of Tyropitakia for your Super Bowl party, too!



TWO HCA EVENTS HIGHTLIGHT THE MONTH
The HELLENIC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION’S AXIOS and AXIA Awards luncheon, originally scheduled for Sunday, February 7 at Holy Trinity has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 18. However, in its place, the HCA is sponsoring a light LUNCHEON and BOOK SIGNING, featuring actor-writer-producer ROBERT KRANTZ, TODAY, ...Read Full Text >

LAMBS, HOPE, & JOY TO MAKE SACK LUNCHES
Get your aprons ready! We will be preparing SACK LUNCHES at Prophet Elias this Wednesday, February 10 from 6:30pm-8pm. These sack lunches will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution to those in need. Parents, please bring your children to this pre-Lenten event, whose emphasis is on our Lord’s ...Read Full Text >

THIS WEEK'S STEWARDSHIP IN REVIEW
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE RESPONDED
TO OUR STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT CAMPAIGN THUS FAR !

AS OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010, WE HAVE RECEIVED:

204 Stewardship Commitment Forms, totaling
$190,935 Stewardship Commitments to date (based on the amounts designated on the Stewardship Commitment
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YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON UPCOMING
Our YOUNG AT HEART group, whose purpose is to bring together on a monthly basis all of our senior citizens, will meet this Thursday, February 11 for their pre-Lenten LUNCHEON. The luncheon, which begins at noon at Holy Trinity, will feature tilapia, manestra, vegetable, salad, and wine. All are invited! ...Read Full Text >

OCF GET-TOGETHER SCHEDULED; OCF BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN
On Thursday, February 11 at 7:30pm, our college group, OCF, invites all college students to a DISCUSSION and GET-TOGETHER which will be held in the upstairs Union Common Room at the University of Utah. Guest speak Jeannine Timothy will speak to the group on Relationships: An Orthodox Perspective. Looking ...Read Full Text >

SATURDAY OF THE SOULS LITURGIES CONTINUE
The SECOND of three consecutive Divine Liturgies commemorating SATURDAY OF THE SOULS will take place next Saturday, February 13 (Holy Trinity, 8:30am and Prophet Elias, 8am). For those you wish remembered, please list only the baptismal names and submit your commemoration list to one of the priests. The ...Read Full Text >

OCF, GOYA PRE-LENTEN SKI RETREAT SET FOR NEXT WEEKEND
All OCF COLLEGE STUDENTS and GOYANS are invited to attend a PRE-LENTEN SKI and SNOWBOARD RETREAT next weekend February 13-15. This event is sponsored by Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello, Idaho.


ALL ARE INVITED TO NEXT WEEK'S MAKARONADA LUNCHEON
The PAN ARCADIANS invite everyone to its MAKARONADA LUNCHEON next Sunday, February 14 following services at Holy Trinity. Please come, socialize, and enjoy as we prepare to embark upon Great Lent. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children under 12.



GREAT LENT ONE WEEK AWAY...
THE ENTRY INTO GREAT LENT begins on Monday, February 15. On this day, we begin our journey to our Savior’s suffering and triumphant Resurrection. This Lenten journey is punctuated with weekly Monday (Compline), Wednesday (Presanctified Liturgy), and Friday (Salutations) services. Please prepare your family ...Read Full Text >

HT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING SLATED FOR FEB. 18
The MONTHLY MEETING of HOLY TRINITY PHILOPTOCHOS will be Thursday, February 18 at 6:30pm at Holy Trinity. Lent and Pascha events will be discussed. Please come!



A NEW BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN!
A new Women’s Bible Study will begin at Holy Trinity on Wednesday, February 17 from 10:30am to noon in the Holy Trinity Boardroom. Led by Elyce Mouskondis, the group will study the GOSPEL OF JOHN, using the book “The Gospel of John Beholding the Glory”. These books will be available for $19.95; please speak ...Read Full Text >

ARCADIAN LADIES ORGANIZE EXCURSION AND LUNCHEON
The first activity and meeting of the new year of the ARCADIAN LADIES CLUB will be held on Saturday, February 20. The ladies will meet at 11am to tour the Native American Exhibit at the University of Utah Fine Arts Museum. Following the exhibit, they will gather at 12:30pm for lunch and a meeting at The ...Read Full Text >

PAN-ORTHODOX VESPERS SCHEDULED
The PAN-ORTHODOX SUNDAY OF ORTHDOXY VESPERS will take place on Sunday, February 21, at 6pm at Saints Peter and Paul. Light refreshments will be served following the service.


SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - READ ON:
The Western District of the PAN ARCADIAN Federation of America is now accepting SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS. Applicants must be a member, a child of a member, OR a grandchild of a member of the local Salt Lake City Arcadian Chapter #90 for at least two years. For an application, please contact Karen ...Read Full Text >

PUBLICATION DEADLINE REMINDERS
The Deadline for THE WORD — Tuesdays by 4pm
The Deadline for the March/April MESSENGER —
Thursday, February 18 by 4pm


ADDITIONAL HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK
(FEBRUARY 7-13)
PARISH COUNCIL 6:30pm, Monday, PE Boardroom
GIRL SCOUTS: 7pm, Monday, PE
DAUGTERS OF PENELOPE: 7pm, St. Sophia Boardroom
PE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: 10am, Tuesday, PE Boardroom
HCA MEETING: 6pm, Tuesday, HT
GREEK SCHOOL: 6:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday, PE; AND 10am, Saturday,
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PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL PHILOPTOCHOS RETREAT
ANNOUNCING THE ANNUAL
PHILOPTOCHOS LENTEN RETREAT
Featuring Renowned Guest Speaker
MARIA KHOURY
Saturday, March 6, 10am-2pm,
at Holy Trinity
*With additional activities planned
for March 5 and 7*


SS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS SERVED ON FEBRUARY 28
The Holy Trinity and Prophet Elias 12th GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL classes will be hosting a PANCAKE BREAKFAST at BOTH churches following services on Sunday, February 28. These breakfasts benefit the annual 12th Grade trip to Saint Anthony’s Monastery.

FOR THE HEALING OF SOUL AND BODY
Bessie, Sharlean, Reinje, Stacie, Luke, Christine, Diane, Panteli, Katina, Jamil, Irene, Elyce, George, Angie, Presley, Christina, Harry, Charlie, Charissa, Nick, Barbara, Warren, Madeline, Kimberly, Pete, Sophia, Nick, Pete, Craig, Andrew, Pete, Jon, Eva, Zach, Kaylie, Angie, Nancy, Tim, Jonathan, Robert ...Read Full Text >

PARISHIONER LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO LIVE
There is a 59-year-old Greek Orthodox man in our community who is in need of a place to live -- specifically, a room to rent or a portion of one`s house not being used, such as a finished basement. Several months ago this gentleman became ill due to mold and fungus that was unknowingly in his home. As a ...Read Full Text >

SUNDAY HOURS at both churches
Orthros: 8:30am; Divine Liturgy: 9:30am

LITURGIES this week:
(Orthros followed by Liturgy)
Wednesday, February 10: FEAST OF ST. HARALAMBOS
Holy Trinity only, 8:30am
Saturday, February 13: 2ND SATURDAY OF THE SOULS
Holy Trinity, 8:30am; Prophet Elias, 8am

OTHER SERVICES this week:
None

FASTING this week:
Meatfare Sunday TODAY (February 7)
NO MEAT consumption beginning tomorrow (February 8)
until Pascha
GREAT LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 15

MEMORIALS

FEBRUARY 14
HOLY TRINITY: Georgia Angelos; Theodore Angelos; Constantine, Georgia, and Anastasios Angelos; Panagiotis and Katerina Sierroukas

FEBRUARY 21
PROPHET ELIAS: Ann Pananos; Michael Pananos

For Koliva (boiled wheat) preparation, please feel free to call upon the following individuals (listed in alphabetical order): Phyllis Demetropoulos at (801) 484-4571, Jim Mylonakis at (801) 541-9696, or Maria Soter at (801)
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