The Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake, Salt Lake City / Holladay, Utah PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Apostle of the 12
October 6 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
October 9 ...Read Full Text >

The 14 Holy Elders of Optina Monastery
October 10 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You.

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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

Saint George the Sinaite once had an intense desire to receive the Holy Mysteries at the Church of the  ...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

 

THE LORD GOD ARRANGES AND GRANTS WHAT IS BENEFICIAL FOR EACH OF US
Saint Anthony says that in whatever place a person is determined by the Lord to die, even if it be abroad and thousands of miles away, he will unfailingly be at his determined place and at his time, for the commandment of God is fulfilled exactly. We cannot ascertain why a young man dies prematurely, while ...Read Full Text >

NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY CELEBRATED TODAY
This is a day we set aside particularly to honor the contributions of our choir members, psaltai, and music educators who serve our churches through the hymnology of our Orthodox Church. In honor of this special day, a SPECIAL TRAY will be passed today which will benefit the National Church Music Endowment ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS LOUKOUMADES SALE RESCHEDULED
There has been a change in plans and PROPHET ELIAS PHILOPTOCHOS women will NOT be selling LOUKOUMADES today as originally scheduled. They have rescheduled their Loukoumades Sale for SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 following services.


IT`S AN `ALL-AMERICAN` MENU FOR OUR YOUNG AT HEART
It’s time for their next LUNCHEON this Thursday, October 8 at noon at Holy Trinity. The “All–American” menu includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, and salad. Desserts are most welcome! Please come for lunch and bingo!


OPA DANCE MINISTRY SETS REGISTRATION DATE
We invite you to join us for the new 2009-2010 season of the OPA Greek Dance program! A registration meeting for dancers and parents will be held on Thursday, October 8 at 6:30pm in the BIG gym at Prophet Elias.  The OPA Greek Dance program consists of Olympian (7th and 8th grades) -  Cyndia (801-231-8505) / ...Read Full Text >

`CHINESE GOURMET` IS SITE OF HELLENIC WOMEN`S LUNCHEON
HELLENIC WOMEN, please remember the LUNCHEON this Saturday, October 10 at 11:30am at The Chinese Gourmet! The cost is $10 which includes “all you can eat”. If you haven’t already, please call Eleni (801-278-4354)


PANAHAIKOS MEMBERS, FAMILIES INVITED TO DINNER
There will be a PANAHAIKOS DINNER MEETING at Aristos Restaurant (1300 East) next Sunday, October 11 at 6pm for all members and their families. Complete details have been sent in the mail to the members.



ARCADIAN LADIES TO MEET AT `THE CINEGRILL`
ARCADIAN LADIES FALL MEETING!!...Saturday, October 17 at 11:30am, The Cinegrill (344 South 300 East, SLC). Open menu and free parking at meters for restaurant patrons. Raffle and prizes, too! Board members, please notify your ladies and call in your numbers to Diane (801-583-2332) by Tuesday, October 13!

PE PHILOPTOCHOS TO HOST FALL DINNER DANCE
Everyone -- from ages 1 to 95 -- is invited to attend a FALL COSTUME DINNER DANCE on Friday, October 30 from 7pm-11:30pm in the Prophet Elias big gym. Sponsored by Prophet Elias Philoptochos, there will be great prizes for the most creative costumes! Tickets are $10 per person and will be available during ...Read Full Text >

EVERYTHING YOUTH --- FROM OCF TO LAMBS/HOPE/JOY
OCF:
CONGRATULATIONS to the newly-elected OCF officers: Jason Oneida, president; Pete Saltas, vice-president; Angela Sakellariou, secretary; Michael Sergakis, treasurer; Lauren Holmgren, Eleni Saltas, historians; Chris Metos, Uof U rep; Jeffrey Pedersen, Westminster rep; Andrew Mason, SLCC rep.
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PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF UPCOMING `MESSENGER` DEADLINE
THE NOVEMBER / DECEMBER ‘MESSENGER’ DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15 BY 4PM. It is very important that all pertinent information be received so that every event which requires publicity is represented in The Messenger. Please PLAN AHEAD to ensure that your organization or ministry is included in this holiday issue. ...Read Full Text >

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!
JUST A FEW TICKETS REMAIN for the HELLENIC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION’S November 1 Sunday matinee “Maria Callas”. Tickets are $45 per person. Reserve yours now! Please call Vickie Peters at (801) 262-3233.


PE PHILOPTOCHOS GETTING READY FOR HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
For information regarding Prophet Elias Philoptochos’ ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE on Saturday, November 14, or to reserve your 10` x 10` space, please email Joanne Dokos (jwdokos@hotmail.com), Myra Varanakis (myra2263@comcast.net) or Kathy Shand (kmshand4@earthlink.net). If you know of any vendors who may be ...Read Full Text >

BENEVOLENCE FUND DONATIONS NEEDED
If you are able to assist, we would be very appreciative of your generosity. Saint Makarios of Optina says that the essence of almsgiving is a heart burning with love for every creature and desiring what is good for it. Almsgiving consists not merely in the giving, but in compassion, when we see a fellow ...Read Full Text >

GREEK WINE AVAILABLE FOR SALE
There is an assortment of GREEK WINE FOR SALE. If you are interested in purchasing bottles of Greek wine which were left over from our Greek Festival, please call Nick Floros (801-942-8631) who will let you know the types of wine available as well as the cost.


ROOMMATE WANTED
Parishioner Susan Patience is in need of a roommate with whom to share expenses. If interested, please call her at 801-967-9009.


ADDITIONAL HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK...
GIRL SCOUTS: 7pm, October 5, PE
PE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: 10am, October 6, PE boardroom
HT BIBLE STUDY: 10:30AM, October 7, HT boardroom
GREEK SCHOOL: 6:30pm, October 6 & October 8, PE; AND 10am, October 10, HT
BOY SCOUTS: 7:30pm, October 7, PE


FOR THE HEALTH OF SOUL AND BODY (OUR PARISH PRAYER LIST)
Nick, Christian, Steven, Warren, Andrea, Elaina, Stefani, Andrew, Lisa, Alex, George, Charissa, George, Warren, Madeline, Jonathan, Daniel, Robert, Angie, Justin, Jason, Zach, Emily, Andrew, Christina, Andrew, Areti, Constance, Mary, Tami, Stephanie, Stella, Luke, Marina, Alexandros, Michael, Christina, ...Read Full Text >

SERVICES AND MORE

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

LITURGIES this week:
None

OTHER SERVICES this week:
None

FASTING
Wednesday and Friday

UPCOMING MEMORIALS

TODAY
HOLY TRINITY: Joseph Haffty
PROPHET ELIAS: Evangelos Mallas; Sophia Mallas; Georgia Mallas-Katsanevas; Niko Theodorakis; Athena Theodorakis; Jim A. Paloukos

OCTOBER 18
PROPHET ELIAS: Ed and Irene Kastrinakis; Nick Savas; Nick, Steve, John, Tom, and Stacy Zakis; Timothy and Virginia Zampia

OCTOBER 25
HOLY TRINITY: Harry Angelopoulos

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