Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2024-11-10
Bulletin Contents
Today's Calendar
Weekly Calendar
Announcements
Upcoming Events - Save the Date
Wisdom of the Fathers
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Archdiocese News
Holy Trinity Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (978) 458-8092
- Fax:
- (978) 970-0935
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Street Address:
- 62 Lewis Street
- Lowell, MA 01854
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Orthros: 9:00am Divine Liturgy: 10:00amSunday Fellowship: following Divine Liturgy
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2024-12-01
- Publish Date:
- 2024-11-24
- Publish Date:
- 2024-11-17
- Publish Date:
- 2024-11-03
- Publish Date:
- 2024-10-27
- Publish Date:
- 2024-10-20
Today's Calendar
Parish Council Members on Duty: George Potamitis, Panayiotis Meltsakos, Vasilios Piskopanis and George TgibidesFellowship Coffee Hour hosted by Philoptochos Host or Sponsor a fellowship coffee hour: Our Philoptochos would appreciate your help with our weekly Fellowship Coffee hour following Divine Liturgy. If you would like to host or sponsor a fellowship coffee hour, please call the church office at 978 458-8092 (ask for Theodora Stathopoulos) or, email: [email protected] (direct your email to Theodora Stathopoulos). Note: The current cost to sponsor a coffee hour is $100.
Weekly Calendar
Monday November 11 - Veternas Day: Thank you to all our veterans for your courage, strength and dedication to keeping us safe. Monday November 11:
Tuesday November 12: November Philoptochos meeting will take place on in the Church Hall at 6:15pmWednesday, November 13: Divine Liturgy, Saint John Chrysostom - Αγιου Ιωάννου Χρυσοστόμου, Πατριαρχου Κωνσταντινουπόλεως. 
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Tuesday November 12: November Philoptochos meeting will take place on in the Church Hall at 6:15pmWednesday, November 13: Divine Liturgy, Saint John Chrysostom - Αγιου Ιωάννου Χρυσοστόμου, Πατριαρχου Κωνσταντινουπόλεως. https://www.goarch.org/news
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Announcements
Holy Trinity News2024 Parish Elections: Nominations for the 2025-2026 term of the Parish Council are welcome. Any parishioner, in good standing, interested in being nominated should contact the church office to obtain an official nomination form. This form must be completed and returned to the church office by 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Elections will be held on December 8, 2024. Upcoming Church Services (Orthros 9am & Divine Liturgy 10am unless otherwise noted):
- November 21, Thursday: Divine Liturgy, Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple - Τα Εισοδια της Υπεραγιας Θεοτόκου.
- November 25, Monday: Divine Liturgy, Saint Katherine the Great Martyr - Αγίας Αικατερίνης τής Μεγαλομαρτυρος.
- December 6, Friday: Divine Liturgy, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker - Αγίου Νικολάου του Θαυματουργού.
- December 12, Thursday: Divine Liturgy, Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker - Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος τού Θαυματουργού.
- December 24, Tuesday 6:00pm: Divine Liturgy, Christmas Eve - Εσπερινη Θεία Λειτουργία Παραμονής τών Χριστουγέννων.
- December 25, Wednesday: Divine Liturgy, Holy Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ - Ή Γέννησις Τού Κυρίου ημών Ιησού Χριστού.
Sunday, Dec. 01, † Bishop Themi of Nicopolis † will join us for Divine Liturgy. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). Known as the Great Commission, this is the final commandment given to us by Christ. Few in the history of the world have heeded this call as Bishop Themistocles of Nicopolis has.In his youth, as a proud atheist and Marxist, he started Australia's first long-haired Rock-and-Roll band known as “The Flies”, and it grew to such popularity that they toured with “The Rolling Stones”. Having experienced a mystical vision, Themi turned to Christ. He gave all he had to the poor and was tonsured a monk. He would spend the next thirty years in theological academia studying at Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Holy Cross G.O. School of Theology, and St. Andrew's Universities. He acquired multiple doctorates and graduate degrees, becoming a world-class biblical scholar and professor. Although an accomplished theologian, he felt he was not fulfilling the Great Commission.Desiring to help the poorest of the poor, he was ordained a priest and joined the mission in Kenya. Still not satisfied he sought permission to go to the most impoverished country in the world, Sierra Leone.In 2007 permission was granted by Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa. What Themi has done since, is nothing short of miraculous. With the support of Paradise 4 Kids, a global charity that was established to help his Mission, thousands of the poorest people in West Africa have been assisted. Several churches, schools, a teacher’s college, orphanages, medical clinics, housing communities, and so much more. Bishop Themi baptized hundreds into the Orthodox Church, and untold thousands have been helped through the Mission.In 2022, by unanimous vote of the Holy Synod of Africa, Themi was elevated to the Episcopacy and given the title Bishop of Nicopolis. He now oversees the Archdiocesan District of Sierra Leone, comprised of seven nations in West Africa. Saint John Chrysostom wrote that it is a greater deed to feed the hungry than it is to raise the dead. As Orthodox Christians, we understand that the Great Commission was not just given to the Apostles, but it is Christ’s direct call to action for each of us. Not all of us are able to leave our lives and go to the ends of the earth for the sake of poor in the name of Christ. Yet we can fulfill the commandment in other ways and help the needy. Please pray for His Grace Bishop Themi and for his Holy Mission, that the Lord may grant him many more years to serve His Church!For more information on Bishop Themi and his Mission please visit:Videos: vimeo.com/30911645YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=YOQqHBKgZT0Website: www.paradise4kids.org
Annual Hunger & Homeless Food Drive through November 24
- PEANUT BUTTER
- MACARONI & CHEESE
- CEREAL & OATMEAL
- PASTA
- RICE
- CANNED BEANS, VEGETABLES, FRUITS & TUNA
- CANNED SOUPS and SPAGHETTIO’S
- SNACKS
- JUICE BOXES and BOTTLED JUICE
- BABY FOOD and DIAPERS
- PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS
Philoptochos News: www.facebook.com/Holy-Trinity-Ladies-Philoptochos-Lowell Many thanks to all who supported the 2024 Philoptochos Fall Fair yesterday.November Philoptochos meeting: Tuesday November 12 
Hellenic American Academy and HAA PTA News (hellenicaa.org) December 14: HAA PTA Holiday ParrtyDecember 18: HAA Christmas ProgramJanuary 30: Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters DayMarch: Read Across America - Dr. SuessMay: HAA PTA Golf TournamentPANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Church Office Hours
Pastoral VisitsPlease call the Church Office at 978 458-8092 to arrange a hospital, nursing home or shut-in visit by Fr. Nick. Health care facilities are unable to contact us because of HIPAA regulations.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News & On-Line Ministries www.goarch.org:Communications Department: https://www.goarch.org/departments/communicationsFamily Care: https://www.goarch.org/departments/familyNew Charter for the Second Centennial: https://charter.goarch.org/ The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) announces the launch of a dedicated website (charter.goarch.org) aimed at providing comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate information concerning the proposed revision of the Archdiocese’s Charter.
Upcoming Events - Save the Date
November 15-16: GOYA Lock-In at Transfiguration Church: Attention GOYAns grades 7-12! Annual GOYA Lock-in on November 15th! Metropolis of Boston Camp staff members will lead everyone in a fun night which will include food, a session about our faith and some fun games after dark!
November 16: GOYA Dance at St. Spyridon Cathedral. RSVP form: https://forms.gle/urHeKeJvbS32nm6V9
November 16: GOYA Dance at St. Spyridon Cathedral. RSVP form: https://forms.gle/urHeKeJvbS32nm6V9