The Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake, Salt Lake City / Holladay, Utah PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos of Cephalonia
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Seven Holy Martyred Youths of Ephesus
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...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 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.

Once a hyena brought her blind pup to Saint Makarios of Egypt. He spat in its face and signed its eyes with 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

 

LET US CALL ON OUR PANAGIA AND OUR LORD, WHO ARE ALWAYS NEAR
No matter what sorrow might befall us, no matter what sickness might strike us, no matter how unbearable our family life might be, or how unstable our position at work— in all these circumstances, we must turn to the Most Holy Theotokos and with tears beg her to help. She will hear us and help us in ...Read Full Text >

ARCHDIOCESE HONORS LEADERSHIP 100
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod has designated TODAY as National Leadership 100 Sunday, since it is the Sunday prior to the Feastday of Saint Iakovos (James), and commemorates Archbishop Iakovos of blessed memory, the visionary founder of the Archbishop Iakovos ...Read Full Text >

REGISTER FOR MINOTAVROS DANCE
The MINOTAVROS DANCE REGISTRATION deadline is TODAY. All new Minotavros dancers in fourth grade and up must register today in order to participate. If interested, please call Cassi Georgelas at 706-8982.


SAINT GEORGE CHURCH HOSTS SPECIAL SERVICE
Our sister parish, Saint George Russian Orthodox Church, is pleased to announced that a MOLEBEN (special petitions) and AKATHIST SERVICE to the Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Theotokos will be offered TONIGHT at 7pm. Saint George Church is located at 1544 West 7800 South in West Jordan. This is a ...Read Full Text >

GOYA BASKETBALL DEADLINE NEARS
The GOYA BASKETBALL REGISTRATION deadline has been EXTENDED to Wednesday, October 21. Forms are available at both churches. GOYA basketball has always been a great opportunity for our parish youth to develop their skills on the court while enjoying camaraderie with their peers.


HOLY TRINITY PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS...
The women will gather for their monthly MEETING at Holy Trinity this Thursday, October 22 at 6:30pm. If you’ve always wanted to be a part of this wonderful philanthropic organization, please consider attending their meeting. Every bit of support and help is of great significance to them! ALSO, the women ...Read Full Text >

SAINT SOPHIA SCHOOL HOSTS `OXI NIGHT`
All are invited to attend SAINT SOPHIA SCHOOL’S delightful OXI NIGHT CELEBRATION Wednesday, October 28 at 6pm at Prophet Elias. A delicious dinner will preceed the festivities. Being mindful that Wednesday is a fast day, the meal will feature meatless dishes. If you would like to attend dinner followed by ...Read Full Text >

PROPHET ELIAS PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS...
The women will be selling LOUKOUMADES next Sunday, October 25 following services at Prophet Elias. Just a few days later, they will sponsor a FALL HARVEST POT-LUCK DINNER DANCE on Friday, October 30 from 7pm-11:30pm in the PE large gym. All parish families are invited to attend! Tickets can be purchased ...Read Full Text >

DALLAS IS SITE OF METROPOLIS B-BALL TOURNEY
REGISTRATIONS are being accepted for the 2010 GOYA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT which will take place in Dallas, Texas January 15-18. To register, please visit the official basketball tournament website at www.goyahoops.net/ PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 31 ($150 per participant). Regular ...Read Full Text >

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
Even though it is only mid-October, plans are underway for our ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER (November 26) which feeds those who are less fortunate. Two serving shifts and one clean-up shift are available beginning at 10am Thanksgiving Day; the preceding two days (November 24 & 25, 10am) will be devoted to ...Read Full Text >

CLASS PICTURE-TAKING ANNOUNCED
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS PICTURES will be taken at BOTH churches on Sunday, November 1.


THREE TICKETS REMAIN!
LAST CALL for the HELLENIC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION’S November 1 Sunday matinee “Maria Callas”. Tickets are $45 per person. If you haven’t yet done so, please reserve yours today! Please call Vickie Peters at (801) 262-3233.


ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST BENEFITS 12TH GRADE TRIP
The Holy Trinity 12th Grade Sunday School Class will host its ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Sunday, November 8 at Holy Trinity. All proceeds will benefit the 12th grade trip to Saint Anthony’s Monastery next April. Please call Emily Mantas (560-7855) if you have any questions. Your support is greatly ...Read Full Text >

SUB FOR SANTA SERVICE PROJECT NOW UNDERWAY
The SUB FOR SANTA service project is now underway — If you know of a family or individual whom you would like us to consider for this holiday project, please call Father Elias at 277-2693 (office) or 556-4640 (cell). The deadline for submitting names for consideration is November 8.


COMING SOON TO YOUR MAILBOX!
The November/December MESSENGER will be mailed on approximately October 22. Many events and gatherings are taking place as we approach the holidays.


LAMBS, HOPE, JOY PARTY CANCELLED
We regretfully announce that the LAMBS, HOPE, AND JOY FALL HARVEST PARTY, originally scheduled for Sunday, October 25, has been CANCELLED. We apologize to our young children who were looking forward to this annual activity, however, we look forward to hosting the children’s Fall Harvest Party next year.


ATHANASIOS DIAKOS PLAN DAY TRIP
RESERVE YOUR SEAT — ATHANASIOS DIAKOS is heading to Wendover on Saturday, November 14. They will depart Holy Trinity at 9am, and will leave Wendover for the return back to Salt Lake at 5pm. The cost is $15 per person ($5 back)...FREE cocktails AND FREE all-you-can-eat-buffet. Please RSVP now to Bill Kandas ...Read Full Text >

MINOS CHAPTER PLANS FALL HOROESPERITHA
All are invited to the MINOS CHAPTER FALL HOROESPERITHA, featuring live Cretan Music, on Saturday, November 14 at Holy Trinity. Our own Minotavros Dancers of Salt Lake will entertain us with a dance performance as well. Cocktails begin at 5:30pm followed by dinner at 6:30pm. Tickets are $40 for adults and ...Read Full Text >

JAZZ NIGHT TO BE RESCHEDULED
The Senior GOYA-sponsored PARISH NIGHT at a UTAH JAZZ basketball game, originally scheduled for Saturday, December 12, has been POSTPONED until February. Please watch for details in December.


A FALL REMINDER...
Remember to
FALL BACK
ONE HOUR
On November 1


...ADDITIONAL HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK...
MINOTAVROS DANCE PRACTICE: Sunday, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, PE
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE: 7pm, Monday, PE
GIRL SCOUTS: 7pm, Monday, PE
PE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: 10am, Tuesday, PE boardroom
HT BIBLE STUDY: 10:30am, Wednesday, HT boardroom
DAUGHTERS OF MINOS: 7pm, Wednesday, HT
GREEK SCHOOL: 6:30pm,
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For the Healing of Soul and Body (Parish Prayer List)
Michael, Tim, Jonathan, Andrew, Sophia, Elizabeth, Subdeacon Christopher, Anastasia, Suzanne, 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, ...Read Full Text >

SERVICES AND MORE

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

LITURGIES this week:
Tuesday, October 20: Divine Liturgy—Feast of Saint Gerasimos,
Holy Trinity only, 8:30am;
Friday, October 23: Divine Liturgy—Feast of Saint James,
Prophet Elias only, 8am

OTHER SERVICES this week:
None

FASTING:
Wednesday and Friday

MEMORIALS

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

OCTOBER 25
HOLY TRINITY: Harry Angelopoulos; His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Abydos
PROPHET ELIAS: Jayne Metos Coleman

NOVEMBER 1
HOLY TRINITY: Sam Mellos (*The Mellos Family will host Coffee Hour); Hovhannes John Geovjian
PROPHET ELIAS: George P. Koukoulias

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