Holy Trinity Church - Steubenville, OH : 2026-10-25 Bulletin

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

When the women disciples of the Lord heard the Angel joyously proclaim the resurrection, they cast aside the ancestral verdict, and boasting in glory they said to the Apostles, “Death has been despoiled! Christ God has risen, granting the great mercy to the world!”

Apolytikion for Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius 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 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. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

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

6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:26-39

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.

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 back to Fr. Isaac and Presvytera Lisa Williams! Καλώς Ωρίσατε! Welcome!

FAST SCHEDULE

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

Strict Fast: Wed, Fri

PARISH NEWS

We will have church services on the following dates:

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.

Congratulations to our Mini-Fest Crew on such a successful event on Monday! God bless you for your love of Holy Trinity. Υιά στά χέρια σάς. A blessing on your hands.

There is Sunday School today. Welcome back, students and teachers!

Coffee hour today is hosted by Andriana and Reni Petrides. Thank you, ladies! Please join for fellowship in the Social Hall following services.

Sun, Nov 1: Parish Council elections following Liturgy.

There are available dates to host upcoming coffee hours. If you are interested, please see the sign-up sheet in the Social Hall.

*UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT NEWS*

Philoptochos News:

· Sun, Nov 1: “Socktober” collection will end. Collection box is in the Social Hall. There is also a cookbook committee meeting following parish council elections. All interested members are invited to attend.

· Tues, Nov 3: Philoptochos Gyro sale from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Fax or call the church to preorder.

· Thurs, Nov 5: Veterans’ Day luncheon. Please RSVP to the church office. There is also a Philoptochos chapter meeting at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall. Past presidents will be honored. The meeting meal is $15 per person, catered by Jim DeMundo. We are asking for a $20 donation to fund a toy and pajama drive for local children. Meeting RSVP deadline is Nov 2.

· Cookbook recipe submissions are accepted until Sun, Nov 15. See flyer in Social Hall.

· The chapter is also selling embroidered aprons for $35.00. See flyer in Social Hall.

Wed, Oct 28: OXI Day. The commemoration of Greece’s resistance to surrender to the Axis powers of WWII. "Ζήτω η Ελλάδα!" Long live Greece!

Sun, Nov 8: GOYA will be passing a tray for Thanksgiving baskets collection.

Sun, Nov 8: Fr. Frank Dickos will be celebrating services at our sister church in Martins Ferry, Church of the Life-Giving Fountain. Orthos will begin at 9:30 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am with a luncheon to follow.

The Parish Council kindly asks all parishioners to respect Dina’s scheduled office hours: Mon-Wed-Fri from 9am-2pm. Please refrain from approaching her with work-related matters during or after Divine Liturgy, allowing her to worship and enjoy fellowship with our parish family.

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 εβδομάδα – 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.

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