October 06
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-10-06
Bulletin Contents
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (904)-829-0504
- Fax:
- (904)829-0504
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Street Address:
- 2940 CR-214
- St. Augustine, FL 32084-2718
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00am V. Rev. Father Maximos Politis, Priest
Past Bulletins
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- 2024-09-22
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- 2024-09-15
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Parish News
PRAYER REQUEST:
"I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people…. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
We pray for mercy, life, peace, and healing of all parishioners.
Prayers for the family and friends of: Dr. George Antonatos, Ellen Sarris Allen, Maryann Bolt, Leonardos Daniels, Athena Duddy, Mikae Gaetanos, Susana G. Kugeares, Kostas Lantzounis, Chresanthe Lemieux, George Lemieux, Jr., James Mahourtis, Mary Mastoridis, Nicolaos Pramagioulis, Tommy Stewart and Trey Wilkinson.
May their memory be eternal!
Prayers for Taki Andriotis, Angelique Dalarides Kelley, Michael Colburn, Chris Bersu, Michael and Ingrid Fotianos, Ruza Basimamovic, Zoe Kauttu (daughter of Melissa Sarris Kauttu), James Day, Margaret, James, Kyriake, Joseph, Alex Aclim, Jane Anderson, Gwen H, Lewis Hayberg and Jayden Billeter .
A WORD FROM:
V. Rev Fr. Maximos Politis, HTGOC Parish Priest
(347) 500-8176 [email protected]
Διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις / interpersonalrelations 02
Είπαμε σε προηγούμενο σημείωμα για την εν Χριστώ ένωση των ανθρώπων. Εδώ τίθεται ένα ερώτημα: Χάνεται η αυτοτέλεια και η προσωπικότητα του ανθρώπου; Ο άνθρωπος είναι πλασμένος “κατ’ εικόνα Θεού”. Ο σκοπός του είναι η ένωση με τον Θεό και με τους συνανθρώπους του. Η σχέση των προσώπων της Αγίας Τριάδας δίνει μια εικόνα της σχέσης που οι άνθρωποι καλούνται να αναπτύξουν. Ο Θεός Πατήρ υπάρχει μαζί με τον Υιό και το Άγιο Πνεύμα. Τα πρόσωπα δεν αφομοιώνονται το ένα από το άλλο. Ούτε επίσης υπάρχει σύγκρουση και ανταγωνισμός μεταξύ τους. Σε μια ομάδα ανθρώπων, σε μια κοινωνία, ακόμα και σε μια σχέση μεταξύ δύο ατόμων, είναι πολύ συνηθισμένο να παρατηρείται ανταγωνισμός. Υπάρχει μια τάση, ποιος θα εντυπωσιάσει περισσότερο, ποιος θα ελκύσει την προσοχή των άλλων, ακόμα και με αρνητική κριτική, και ποιος θα αναλάβει την αρχηγία στη σχέση. Από την άλλη πλευρά, στη σύγχρονη ζωή βλέπουμε ότι η κοινωνία γίνεται απρόσωπη. Όπως, σε ένα εργοστάσιο ή στον στρατό. Εκεί ο άνθρωπος δεν έχει όνομα, είναι ένας από όλους. Η εν Χριστώ σχέση τοποθετεί τα πράγματα σε μια κοινωνία προσώπων, κατ’ αναλογία της Αγίας Τριάδας. Ούτε ανταγωνισμοί, ούτε όμως και ισοπέδωση.
Ο άνθρωπος που έχει μπει στην Μαθητεία του Χριστού βλέπει τον πλησίον ως αδελφό. Ίσως έχει ελαττώματα, αδυναμίες, αγκάθια. Αλλά είναι ένα μοναδικό πρόσωπο για το οποίο ο Χριστός έγινε άνθρωπος, πέρασε από όλη την ανθρώπινη ζωή, για ένα και μόνο σκοπό. Να το αγιάσει και να ενωθεί μαζί του.
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We said in a previous note about the union of people in Christ. Here a question arises: Is the independence and personality of man lost? Man is created "in the image of God." His life purpose is union with God and with fellow human beings. The relationship of the persons of the Holy Trinity gives a picture of the relationship that people are called to develop. God the Father exists with the Son and the Holy Spirit. Persons do not assimilate from each other. Nor is there conflict and competition between them. In a group of people, in a society, even in a relationship between two people, it is very common to see competition. There is a tendency, who will impress more, who will attract the attention of others, even with negative criticism, and who will take the lead in the relationship. On the other hand, in modern life we see that society becomes impersonal. Like, in a factory or in the army. There, man has no name, he is one of them. The relationship in Christ places things in a society of persons, in proportion to the Holy Trinity. No competition, but no leveling.
The man who has entered the Discipleship of Christ sees his neighbor as a brother. Maybe he has flaws, weaknesses, thorns. But he is a unique person for whom Christ became man, went through all human life, for a single purpose. To sanctify it and unite with it.
CHURCH OFFICE:
Upcoming Event:
- Memorial Service for Minas (11yr) Ivel Grace (7yr) Sarris on October 6th, 2024
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Greek Festival - Taverna Style 2024 will be October 11th to October 12th. Guests will enjoy an authentic sit-down, multi-course meal, Greek wine, the sounds of Greek music and traditional Greek folk dancing.
The event will feature three seatings:
Friday, October 11th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 12th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 12th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Visit the website at www.staugustinegreekfestival.com
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Hall Rental Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? The John C. Carlos Fellowship Hall at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in St. Augustine is available for rent! With 2,500 sq. ft. of space and seating for up to 200 guests, it’s ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday party, family reunion, holiday celebration, baby shower, wedding reception, meeting, or lecture.
The hall comes with kitchen facilities, making it easy to cater your event to your liking. For pricing and reservations, give us a call at (904) 829-0504 or email us through our website at www.holytrinitystaugustine.org. We’re open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We look forward to helping you make your event special!
If you have an article for the Bulletin or Newsletter please send by Wednesday each week to Carey at the Church office. You can send to [email protected].
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Tone
When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary, who was seeking Your immaculate body. Unassailed by Hades, You divested it of spoils. Then You met the Virgin. You granted life. O Lord, risen from the dead, glory to You!
Ἀγγελικαὶ δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμα σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν· καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾅδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ· ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν. Ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
Apolytikion for Apostle Thomas in the 3rd Tone
O holy Apostle Thomas, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses.
Ἀπόστολε Ἅγιε Θωμᾶ, πρέσβευε τῷ ἐλεήμονι Θεῷ, ἵνα πταισμάτων ἄφεσιν, παράσχῃ ταῖς ψυχαῖς ἡμῶν.
Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone
O Protection of Christians that never falls, intercession with the Creator that never fails, we sinners beg you, do not ignore the voices of our prayers. O good Lady, we implore you, quickly come unto our aid, when we cry out to you with faith. Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who protect now and ever those who honor you.
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία, πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, μὴ παρίδῃς, ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.
Saints and Feasts
October 06
The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem [7th Century, celebrated March 11], but a friend of Jerome's), quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century.
October 06
Eroteis the Martyr of Cappadocia
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Plagal 2nd Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.
Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
Gospel Reading
3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16
At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"