The Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake, Salt Lake City / Holladay, Utah PUBLISH DATE: January 17, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:17-21

Brethren, obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 19:1-10
15th Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named ...Read Full Text >

Anthony the Great
January 17 ...Read Full Text >

Athanasios & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria
January 18 ...Read Full Text >

Makarios the Great of Egypt
January 19 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy.

Apolytikion for Anthony the Great
O Father Anthony, you imitated the zealous Elijah. You followed the straight paths of the Baptist and became a desert dweller. By prayer you confirmed the universe. Wherefore, intercede with Christ our God to save our souls.


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.

Did you know that Saint John the Baptist was also one of the infants to be killed with all the children of  ...Read Full Text >
- 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 / Holladay, Utah 84101/ 84117

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

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

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Elias Koucos

Assistant: Rev. Dn. Anatoli Kireiev

 

SPECIAL TRAY TO BE PASSED FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
Let us all seek the INTERCESSION of SAINT GREGORY THE WONDERWORKER (commemorated on November 17) for our brothers and sisters in HAITI. Saint Gregory is a SPEEDY HELPER in EARTHQUAKE tragedies.

In response to this tragedy, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios asks the faithful of the Greek Orthodox
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2010 PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS CHOSEN
Metropolitan Isaiah writes that “the Holy Apostles asked the first Christian community in Jerusalem to choose individuals of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom the Apostles could appoint to administer the extended ministry of that community. In like manner, the parish council members ...Read Full Text >

PANAHAIKOS SOCIETY LUNCHEON AT RED ROCK
Members of the PANAHAIKOS SOCIETY will enjoy an afternoon with great friends and good food TODAY beginning at 1pm at The Red Rock Brewing Company.

DIONYSIOS DANCE GROUP TO HOLD FIRST MEETING TODAY
GREEK DANCE PRACTICE is now in full swing once again; practices will continue until Great Lent begins on February 15. The DIONYSIOS DANCE GROUP has scheduled a meeting for ALL interested college-age individuals TODAY at 2pm in the Prophet Elias Boardroom. All pertinent information regarding the new dance ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP AWARENESS MONTH CONTINUES
God as Creator, Giver, and Sustainer has ultimately provided us with whatever time, talents, and treasures we have been entrusted with and given. Man is a Steward, responsible to manage the time, talents and treasures that God has given him. Let us take seriously the honor and responsibility God has given us ...Read Full Text >

SAINT SOPHIA OPEN HOUSE SET FOR THIS WEEK
SAINT SOPHIA HELLENIC ORTHODOX NEWS! There will be a Saint Sophia School OPEN HOUSE this Tuesday, January 20 from 5:30pm-6:30pm, as well as next Sunday, January 24 at noon. Everyone is warmly invited to visit our beautiful school and see firsthand how the school’s patron saint, Saint Sophia, intercedes for ...Read Full Text >

REACHING OUT TO THE ELDERLY …
Senior and Junior GOYANS are teaming up with the OCF students next Saturday, January 23 to visit our elderly parishioners. If you are interested in joining your fellow youth, please meet at Prophet Elias at 10am. The group will return to Prophet Elias by 2pm; please arrange to be picked up at that time.


A GOLDEN MILESTONE ...
In honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, January 24, the family of PAUL D. and MICKY MARITSAS will sponsor coffee hour at Prophet Elias. Please join them next Sunday, January 24 and congratulate them on this wonderful blessing!


ELEMENTARY, JR./SR. ORATORICAL FESTIVAL RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
The Elementary Division of the SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL will take place next Sunday, January 24 at both churches. The Junior and Senior Divisions will take place on Sunday, January 31 at Holy Trinity and Sunday, February 7 at Prophet Elias.



SS. PETER AND PAUL HOSTS CONSECRATION CELEBRATION
The CONSECRATION of our sister parish — SAINTS PETER AND PAUL ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH — will take place next Sunday, January 24 with Orthros beginning at 9am and Divine Liturgy at 10am. His Grace Bishop Joseph of Los Angeles and the West will preside. A festive banquet will take place following services; ...Read Full Text >

GOYANS GOING TO GORGOZA NEXT WEEK
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE so grab your coats and gloves! The GOYANS are heading to GORGOZA next Sunday, January 24. They will depart Prophet Elias at 3pm.

APOKREAS TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT BOTH CHURCHES
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! The 6th ANNUAL COMMUNITY APOKREAS CELEBRATION, sponsored by our senior and junior GOYA, will be held on Saturday, January 30 at Prophet Elias beginning with social hour at 6:30pm. Dinner will be served at 7:30pm. Dinner, provided by Greek Souvlaki, will feature chicken souvlaki, pilafi, ...Read Full Text >

SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY SCHEDULED
There will be a SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY on Sunday, January 31 at 3:30pm at Prophet Elias. To be eligible to vote at this special General Assembly, your 2009 Stewardship Commitment must be fulfilled. You may fulfill your 2009 Stewardship Commitment at either church office prior to the Special General ...Read Full Text >

HT PHILOPTOCHOS PLAN EVENING AT THE SL COUNTRY CLUB
The HOLY TRINITY PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN invite everyone on Tuesday, February 2, at 7pm, to the SALT LAKE COUNTRY CLUB (2400 Country Club Drive) to celebrate their works of philanthropy and welcome new and old members with wine and hors d’oeuvres and some Greek goodies. Please join them as their guests for the ...Read Full Text >

A CHANGE IN PLANS ...
The HELLENIC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION’S AXIOS and AXIA Awards luncheon, originally scheduled for Sunday, February 7, has been re-scheduled to Sunday, April 18. However, in its place, the HCA is sponsoring a BOOK SIGNING and light LUNCHEON, featuring actor-writer-producer ROBERT KRANTZ, on Sunday, February 7 ...Read Full Text >

PANCAKE BREAKFAST DATE CHANGE ANNOUNCED
The PANCAKE BREAKFAST, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 24 at Holy Trinity, has been changed to Sunday, February 28. The breakfast is sponsored by the 12th Grade Sunday School class and will benefit the annual 12th Grade trip to Saint Anthony’s Monastery in the spring.


ALL INVITED TO THE ATHANASIOS DIAKOS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON & MEETING
Members of the SOCIETY OF ATHANASIOS DIAKOS will host a MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION LUNCHEON, as well as a meeting and elections, Sunday, January 31 immediately after services at Holy Trinity. Barbequed steak, potatoes, vegetable, salad, and dessert will be served. The luncheon is FREE for current members. The ...Read Full Text >

OH, THE HEAVENLY PLACES WE’LL GO!
All OCF COLLEGE STUDENTS and GOYANS are invited to attend a PRE-LENTEN SKI and SNOWBOARD RETREAT weekend February 13-15 in Idaho. Sponsored by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello, Idaho, we will be traveling by bus, departing Holy Trinity at 8am on February 13. Please reserve your spot on the ...Read Full Text >

HAVE YOU HAD YOUR HOME BLESSED FOR THE NEW YEAR?
The blessed water of Theophany is like healing water that flows into our lives from the very throne of God, nourishing our parched souls that they may bear fruit for God’s glory. May we not neglect this blessing upon our homes and our families; let us be eager to invite one of the priests to come and bless ...Read Full Text >

AHEPA SCHOLARSHPS APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
AHEPA SCHOLARSHIP applications are available to graduating high school seniors entering college in 2010, as well as current freshmen, sophomores and juniors with a minimum of 24 credits per academic year. To view the requirements and obtain an application, please visit Ahepa’s website: www.Ahepa.org/ and ...Read Full Text >

OUR EARTHLY LIFE IS FLEETING; OUR TASK IS TO SAVE OUR SOULS
Remember, you are a son (daughter) of the Orthodox Church. These are not empty words. Remember the commitment this entails.
Earthly life is fleeting; one is hardly aware of the swiftness of its passing. Nevertheless, this transient life determines the eternal destiny of your soul. Do not forget this for
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ADDITIONAL HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK
(JANUARY 17-23)
GIRL SCOUTS: 7pm, Monday, PE
PE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: 10am, Tuesday, PE boardroom
GREEK SCHOOL: 6:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday, PE; AND 10am, Saturday, HT
GREEK DANCE PRACTICES: Parthenon, Tuesday, 6:30pm; Dionysios, Tuesday, 8:30pm & Sunday, 2pm; Olympian and Athenian, Thursday,
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PUBLICATION DEADLINE REMINDERS:
The Deadline for The Word — Tuesdays by 4pm
The Deadline for the March/April Messenger —
Thursday, February 18 by 4pm


FOR THE HEALING OF SOUL AND BODY
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
We welcome additions to our prayer list at any time; please call
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SUNDAY HOURS at both churches
Orthros: 8:30am; Divine Liturgy: 9:30am

LITURGIES this week:
(Orthros followed by Liturgy)
None

OTHER SERVICES this week:
None

FASTING this week:
Wednesday and Friday

DON’T FORGET TO HAVE YOUR HOME BLESSED!
CALL FR. MICHAEL, FR. MATTHEW, OR FR. ELIAS

MEMORIALS

TODAY
PROPHET ELIAS: Tony Kalivas; Tony Kournianos
HOLY TRINITY: Tessie Tryfon Menechios; Chris Tryfon; Georgia Tryfon; Tommy Nick Zakis

JANUARY 24
PROPHET ELIAS: Pete Jim Ziakas

JANUARY 31
HOLY TRINITY: DEPARTED MEMBERS OF ATHANASIOS DIAKOS

FEBRUARY 14
HOLY TRINITY: Georgia Angelos; Theodore Angelos

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) 631-2006.
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