Holy Trinity Church - Steubenville, OH : 2026-09-20 Bulletin

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

You destroyed death by Your Cross, You opened Paradise to the Robber. You turned the Myrrh-bearing Women’s lament into joy, and You commanded Your Apostles to preach that You rose, O Christ God, granting the world the great mercy.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.

Apolytikion for Martyr Eustathius and His Companions in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Apolytikion for the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who did show forth the fishermen to be all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit. And through them, You drew the world into Your Net, O Friend of Man, glory to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Gospel Reading

Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

Church News

Events

Prayer List—Περαστικά – Get well soon

Hunter Adkins, Anthony Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Georgiann Hart, Soula Joyce, Niko Kirsch, Joyce Locascio, Richard Mahfood, Pana Mastros, Diane Matzorkis, Mary McElhaney, Roman Michael Miller, Denise Papas, Stella Parikakis, Antoinette Perkins, Irene Petrides, George Pyrovolikos, Louise Riley, William Savinell, Alex Tressler, Chris Vogagis and Desy Vounousakis.

Our deepest sympathies to Vincetta Tsouris on the passing of her brother, William Savinell, and to Tara Mougianis on the passing of her sister-in-law, Antoinette Perkins. May God rest them in Paradise.

Αιωνιά η μνήμη τους – May their memories be eternal.

Wedding Stephana are available for sale. If you are interested, please contact the church office.

Thank you to those of all ages who diligently serve in the altar, assisting Father in offering the Divine Liturgy. We appreciate your efforts!

Άξιοι! You are worthy!

A carpenter’s skill is needed for some minor church repairs. If you can volunteer some time, please contact the church office.

Today’s Coffee Hour is hosted by Mary Markis following Divine Liturgy. Thank you, Mary!

Pastries for Sunday Social Hour: If you are interested in hosting a coffee hour after church on Sundays, please find the sign-up sheet in the social hall.

FAST SCHEDULE

Fast Free: Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat

Wine, Oil Allowed: Wed

Strict Fast: Fri

PARISH NEWS

Sunday Services Schedule…

September 20th-Fr. John Chakos - welcome, Father!

September 27th-No Service

October 4th-Fr. John Chakos

October 11th, October 18th, October 25th-No Services

Any changes to the schedule will be posted in the Sunday bulletin and sent through our One Call system.

Thurs,1: Philoptochos meeting at 6:30pm at Dee Jay’s, 380 Three Springs Drive in Weirton. Please wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. RSVP to the church office by Mon, Sept. 28.

Mon, Oct 19: Holy Trinity Mini-Fest from 11am-7pm. Please call Angela Mastros 740.632.9555 and volunteer your time. Holy Trinity needs you!

“Socktober” is back! Please bring new socks-men’s, women’s, or children’s-any size, any style, and place in the collection box in the social hall. Donations collected through Sun, Nov 1. Details will be in October’s Net.

Tues, Nov 3: Philoptochos Gyro & More Sale from 10am-1pm. Preorders can be sent via fax or call the church office.

Thurs, Nov 5: Philoptochos is hosting a Veterans’ Day Luncheon at our church hall beginning at 12:00 pm. Veterans: RSVP to the church office by Nov 2.

Goya is organizing Thanksgiving baskets for area families. They are collecting monetary donations only. Please send a check to the church and note “Thanksgiving basket” in memo line or give your donation to Andrew Matzorkis, Maria Matzorkis or Rikki Kamarados. Deadline for donations is Friday, 11/13/26. Details will be in October’s Net.

Online Donations—Would you like to make a donation to the church without writing a check? Use the QR code on the Pangari and in The Net and enter your credit or debit card information.

Καλή Έβδομάδα! - Have a good week!

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS

The 2026 boxes of pledge envelopes are on the Pangari. They are not numbered so please be sure to write your name on the envelope.

*Greek class every Sunday following Liturgy at 12:30. Any questions, please contact Kalliopi at 740-707-3563.

Καλή Έβδομάδα! - Have a good week!

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