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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-02-19
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Parish News
Philothea
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (904)-829-0504
  • Fax:
  • (904)829-0507
  • Street Address:

  • 2940 CR-214

  • St. Augustine, FL 32084-2718

Contact Information

Ms. Nelda Hann


holy3goc@gmail.com | 9048290504

Services Schedule

Sunday Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am    Fr. John Hays, Interim Priest

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 2nd Tone

When You descended unto death, O Lord who yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory be to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 1st Tone

O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just.
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Saints and Feasts

Philothea
February 19

Philothei the Righteous Martyr of Athens

Saint Philothei was born in Athens in 1522 to an illustrious family. Against her will, she was married to a man who proved to be most cruel. When he died three years later, the Saint took up the monastic life and established a convent, in which she became a true mother to her disciples. Many women enslaved and abused by the Moslem Turks also ran to her for refuge. Because of this, the Turkish rulers became enraged and came to her convent, dragged her by force out of the church, and beat her cruelly. After a few days, she reposed, giving thanks to God for all things. This came to pass in the year 1589. She was renowned for her almsgiving, and with Saints Hierotheus and Dionysius the Areopagite is considered a patron of the city of Athens.

Lastjudgement1
February 19

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The foregoing two parables -- especially that of the Prodigal Son -- have presented to us God's extreme goodness and love for man. But lest certain persons, putting their confidence in this alone, live carelessly, squandering upon sin the time given them to work out their salvation, and death suddenly snatch them away, the most divine Fathers have appointed this day's feast commemorating Christ's impartial Second Coming, through which we bring to mind that God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to each according to his deeds.

It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the slumber of carelessness unto the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we commemorate Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight -- which exile is the beginning of life as we know it now -- it is clear that today's is reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the last day of judgment, truly, everything of this world will come to an end.

All foods, except meat and meat products, are allowed during the week that follows this Sunday.

Allsaint
February 19

Niketas the Younger

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Tone. Psalm 146.5;134.3.
Great is our Lord, and great is his power.
Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

The reading is from 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. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall.

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

Gospel Reading

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
The Reading is from Matthew 25:31-46

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

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Parish News

 Today

  • 2017 Jacksonville Greek Festival concludes today at the Morocco Shrine 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd S
  • Souper Bowl of Caring   Enjoy delicious soups and help the needy in our community and around the world.  Donations are also appreciated for the International Orthodox Christian Charities (iocc.org).

 Wednesday, February 22, 6:00 pm Bible Study

 Saturday, February 25, Philoptochos Fashion Show

 Sunday, February 26, Philoptochos meeting

 Sunday, March 5, Memorials for Rev. Fr. Nicholas Harbatis (1 year) and Pres. Mary Harbatis (3 years)

 Sunday, March 12, first General Assembly of the year. 

  • Advance materials will be sent to every Member.
  • 2017 Stewardship commitments are due no later than March 5 in order to fully participate in the meeting. Yellow Stewardship cards are available in the Narthex, the card display in the hall, or from any Parish Council member. Please return commitment cards to the church office or Stewardship box in the Narthex.

Holy Trinity Stewardship: Jesus taught us that giving should be done quietly, generously, and out of sight of others. As you consider your total commitment, please keep in mind that ministries are in need of increased prayer to raise up leaders, members, material donations, and financial support. To meet those expenses and grow ministries, we are called upon to commit ourselves in every aspect of Church with our time, talents, and treasures. Please prayerfully consider your 2017 Stewardship commitment and complete your Holy Trinity Stewardship commitment card, indicating how you hope to more fully offer unto the community.

Weekly Offering:Your on-going, weekly gifts to the Church ensure that Her Life-giving ministries are accessible to all joined in Christ.  Just like our individual households, the parish has necessary ministry and maintenance expenses. Your weekly offering in the collection basket as you exit the service makes possible the caring for the physical and spiritual life of the Church.  And, every commitment to help pay down the mortgage on the 3rd Sunday of each month when the basket is passed, ensures our commitment as a community to continue His Life-giving ministries into future generations.

February 12, 2017 offerings  Candles $227, Tray $716, Stewardship $1280

Incoming Mail is available on the counter in the library.

The alarm password will be reset on March 1, 2017. If you have an exterior door key, please obtain updated information from the office or Parish Council Members.

Appreciation for Fr. John:  In gratitude for his generous and devoted service to our church since November, 2016, the Parish Council voted to give Fr. John a bonus of $3200.

Do you need documentation of your 2016 contributions to Holy Trinity for tax purposes?  Due to accounting problems in 2016, we do not have accurate information of your contributions, however, we will issue a letter stating the amount you report to us.  Please contact Nicola at nicola.lykam@gmail.com or leave a message for her at holygoc3@gmail.com or 904.829.0504. Documentation in 2017 is up to date.

Reminders about Approaching for Holy Communion: All Baptized/Chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared to receive Holy Communion are asked to wait in their pews for the direction of the usher guiding Communicants up the center aisle, row-by-row. The usher will first guide those Newly Baptized/Illumined and Families with Infants, followed by the Sunday School Children processing with their teachers from the back of the church. Families with children are encouraged to Commune together. 

Is your Parishioner Contact Information up to date?  If you are new to the community or changing addresses/contact information, please ask parish council members for an information sheet, which can be dropped off, mailed, or emailed to the church at holy3goc@gmail.com. As we are constantly updating mailing lists, please send an email to the church with to affirm/clarify/update this information as needed. 

Parish Oratorical & Creative Arts Festival, March 19th: Holy Trinity Children of all ages are invited to participate. Select from topics available athttp://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof.

Special Prayers:Let us please pray for the spiritual and physical health of the whole world and especially Betty Day, Jim Manos, Jane Anderson, Steve Sarris, Chresanthe Lemieux, and all in this community in need.


Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church                       2940 CR-214 St. Augustine, FL 32084-2718

Phone:(904)-829-0504                                                Fax:(904) 829-0507

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Sunday Orthros 9:00am, Divine Liturgy 10:00am           Fr. John Hays, Interim Priest

 

 

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