Holy Trinity Church - Steubenville, OH : 2026-10-11 Bulletin

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode

When You descended unto Death, O Lord, You who are immortal Life put Hades to death, by the lightning of Your divinity. And when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the hosts of heaven sang aloud to You, “O Christ God, Giver of life, glory to You!”

Apolytikion for Sun. of the 7th Ecumenical Council in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

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 Second Mode

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.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Luke 8:5-15

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

Church News

Events

Prayer List—Περαστικά – Get well soon

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

Welcome to Fr. Isaac and Presvytera Lisa Williams from Annunciation Cathedral in Columbus, OH. We are grateful, blessed and excited to have you with us today and through November at our beloved Holy Trinity. Καλώς Ωρίσατε! Welcome!

Today we are wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month. A special tray will be passed by our Philoptochos for the American Cancer Society.

Parish Council Nominations Open: Applications are now being accepted for a three-year term (2027–2029) on the Parish Council. Candidates must be members in good standing for at least one year immediately preceding the election and live in accordance with the faith and canons of the Church. Please mail your completed nomination form or drop it off at the church office Mon-Wed-Fri from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM before Sunday, October 18, 2026. Elections will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Congratulations to our own Angela Mastros on her recent appointment by Archbishop Elpidophoros to the National Philoptochos Board. Άξια! You are worthy!

Coffee hour today is hosted by Parish Council. Please join together for fellowship in the Social Hall following services. There are available dates to host upcoming coffee hours. If you are interested, please see sign-up sheet in Social Hall.

FAST SCHEDULE

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

Strict Fast: Wed, Fri

PARISH NEWS

We will have church services on the following dates:

Oct 18, 25

Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Dec 13-Fr. Frank Dickos

Dec 24-Fr. Frank Dickos, service at 6:30 pm

Dec 25-Fr. Frank Dickos, service at 10:00 am

Jan 3, 2027-Fr. Frank Dickos

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

*UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT NEWS*

Sun, Oct 18: Mini-Fest setup following Divine Liturgy. Your assistance is appreciated.

Mon, Oct 19: Holy Trinity Mini-Fest from 11am-5pm. Online ordering is now open at www.holytrinitygreekfest.com. Please call Angela Mastros 740.632.9555 and volunteer your time. Many hands make lighter work. 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.

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.

Philoptochos is having a cookbook fundraiser. Email entries to [email protected]or stop by church office to pick up a form. Entries are due by Sun, Nov. 15.

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.

Παναγία μαζί σάς.

May the Holy Virgin be with you.

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.

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