Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-10-18
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Parish News
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Diakonia Newsletter

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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (904)-829-0504
  • Fax:
  • (904)829-0504
  • Street Address:

  • 2940 CR-214

  • St. Augustine, FL 32084-2718

Contact Information

Thomas Lekas


[email protected] | 678-993-3629

Services Schedule

Sunday  Divine Liturgy 10:00am    V. Rev. Father Maximos Politis, Priest

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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: Ellen Sarris Allen, Geraldine Sarris, Philip Sarris, Maryann Bolt, Leonardos Daniels, Athena Duddy, Ingrid Fotianos, Mikae Gaetanos, Susana G. Kugeares, Kostas Lantzounis, Chresanthe Lemieux, George Lemieux, Jr., James Mahourtis, Mary Mastoridis, Nicolaos Pramagioulis, Adeline Susan Rahaneotis, Mary Santas, Tommy Stewart,  Tracey Billeter Stott, Gary Spanos, Gwen H, Trey Wilkinson, Michael Fotianos ,Mike Theodosion  Rita Latgis, Thomas Gross.

May their memory be eternal!

Prayers for:

 Taki Andriotis, Angelique Dalarides Kelley, Michael Colburn, Chris Bersu, Michael , Ruza Basimamovic, Zoe Kauttu , James Day, James Kyriake, Alex Aclim, Jane Anderson, Athena Mechikoff, Lewis Hayberg,Jayden Billeter, Vanessa Oliver,  Kugeares Family (Zoe and Marika ), Bobby James, Michaela, and Patricia Tortorella,  Martha Tzemopoulos,  Kaliroi Parris, Gary Peterson,Thomas Lekas, Cliff Demeritt .

A WORD FROM:

V. Rev Fr. Maximos Politis, HTGOC Parish Priest

(347) 500-8176 [email protected]

Τελειομανία και Τελειότητα κατά Χριστόν 

Ο Θεός, στο πρόσωπο του Χριστού γίνεται άνθρωπος για να γίνει ο άνθρωπος Θεός. Η πρώτη εντολή που δίνει είναι η αγάπη προς τον Θεό. Η δεύτερη εντολή, την οποία ο Χριστός χαρακτηρίζει όμοια με την πρώτη, είναι η αγάπη προς τον πλησίον. Στο κατά Ματθαίον Ευαγγέλιο (κεφ. 5ο) ο Χριστός αναλύει αυτή την εντολή και διδάσκει:

 43 Έχετε ακούσει ότι ειπώθηκε:« Θα αγαπάτε τον πλησίον σας και θα μισείτε τον εχθρό σας. »44 Αλλά σας λέω, Αγαπήστε τους εχθρούς σας και προσευχηθείτε για εκείνους που σας διώκουν, 45, ώστε να είστε γιοι του Πατέρα σας που είναι στον Ουρανό. Διότι κάνει τον ήλιο του να ανατέλλει στους κακούς και στους καλούς, και στέλνει βροχή στους δίκαιους και στους άδικους. 46 Γιατί αν αγαπάτε αυτούς που σας αγαπούν, τι ανταμοιβή έχετε; Ακόμα και οι τελώνες δεν κάνουν το ίδιο; 47 Και αν χαιρετήσεις μόνο τους αδελφούς σου, τι περισσότερο κάνεις από άλλους; Και οι Εθνικοί δεν κάνουν το ίδιο; 48 Επομένως, πρέπει να είστε τέλειοι, καθώς ο ουράνιος Πατέρας σας είναι

τέλειος.

 Ο άνθρωπος που ασκεί αυτή την τέλεια αγάπη ποτέ δεν θα ενδιαφερθεί να είναι τέλειος στις κοσμικές του δραστηριότητες. Είναι έτοιμος να θυσιάσει τα θέλω του, το συμφέρον του, αν θέλετε και την πρόοδό του, χάριν της αγάπης και του συμφέροντος του αδελφού. Ο άνθρωπος που θα δει τα πράγματα κάπως έτσι παύει να είναι τελειομανής. Εάν η αγάπη κυβερνάει τη ζωή του τότε γιατί να αγχώνεται να είναι σε όλα τέλειος; Με αυτόν τον τρόπο γίνεται  άνθρωπος του Θεού, γίνεται όμοιος με τον Θεό Πατέρα και επομένως γίνεται τέλειος, τέλειος όμως κατά Θεόν.

Perfectionism and Perfection in Christ 02

God, in the person of Christ, becomes man in order for man to become God. The first commandment He gives is love of God. The second commandment, which Christ describes as similar to the first, is love of neighbor. In the Gospel of Matthew (chapter 5) Christ analyzes this commandment and teaches:

 43 “You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

 The person who exercises this perfect love will never be interested in being perfect in his worldly activities. He is ready to sacrifice his wants, his interest, if you will his progress too, for the sake of his brother's love and benefit. The person who sees things this way ceases to be a perfectionist. If love rules his life, then why bother to be perfect in everything? This way he becomes a man of God, he becomes like God the Father and therefore he becomes perfect, but perfect according to God.

  

  . Events:

  • Wednesday, October 14 – Truck & Freezer    > Help unload a truck and the freezer, as well as reload the refrigerated truck.Time to be determined,           most likely early afternoon.
  • Thursday, October 15 at 2:00 PM – Dance Floor Assembly

     > Help assemble the dance floor. Please bring a screw gun with a star-tip bit if you have one.

  • Friday, October 16 at 10:00 AM – Lighting Setup

               > Volunteers needed to assist with setting up the lighting.

  •  Cooking dates for Greek Festival are below, many hands are needed to prepare for the festival

     ·      Thu, Oct 15, 10am - 5pm – Tzatziki; Onion, tomato chopping

    ·      Fri, Oct 16, 10am - finish – Set-up; Beans, Dressing

 Notices:

  • Each Sunday’s social hour is chaired by Philoptochos

    A volunteer coordinates a given week’s plan. That means that regardless of experience, anyone can volunteer to provide a snack and be a host.  This is not limited to Philoptchos members or   even just to women!

    Sign up is  available on our website, under the Calendar tab.

    We understand that many parishioners are unable to host, however they want to connect, get involved and enjoy time together after worship. If you’re able, you can always bring something to share with our parish family and Sunday school children. Items picked up during grocery store sales (buy one, get one free) are always appreciated. Also, this is a great way to get non-perishable items to donate to the local food pantry!

    We welcome:

    Ø Baked goods or simple snacks (ready to serve)

    Ø Fruits (cleaned and ready to serve)

    Ø Homemade items (list ingredients to prevent allergy concerns)

         If you have any questions on what to bring or when, reach out to Kaliroi Parris at [email protected] or contact any of the Philoptochos ladies and they will be glad to help you!

     

   **If you have an article for The Sunday Messenger or Holy Trinity Herald  please email by Wednesday each week to Carey at the Church office to [email protected].

                            



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 3rd Tone

Let the heavens be glad. Let the earth rejoice exceedingly. For the Lord has shown strength with his arm. He trampled death by death. He became the first-born of the dead. Out of the belly of Hades, He has rescued us, and to the world He has granted the great mercy. Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος· ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον· πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο· ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐῤῥύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Luke the Evangelist in the 3rd Tone

Oholy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses. Ἀπόστολε Ἅγιε καὶ Εὐαγγελιστὰ Λουκᾶ, πρέσβευε τῷ ἐλεήμονι Θεῷ, ἵνα πταισμάτων ἄφεσιν, παράσχῃ ταῖς ψυχαῖς ἡμῶν.

Apolytikion for the Church in the 4th Tone

Blessed are You, O Christ our God; You made wise men of poor fishermen by sending down upon them Your Holy Spirit, and through them You caught the whole world, O Lover of mankind, glory to You.

Εύλογητός εἶ Χριστὲ ὁ Θεος ἡμῶν ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἁναδείξας καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον καὶ δι᾽ αὐτῶν τῆν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα Σοι

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

OProtection 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 18

Luke the Evangelist

This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), which is a symbol of Christ's sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says.

October 18

Luke the Evangelist

This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), which is a symbol of Christ's sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says.

October 18

Marinos the Martyr



Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 4th Tone. Psalm 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18.

Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one. Tychicos will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, and with him Onesimos, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of everything that has taken place. Aristarchos my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions if he comes to you, receive him), and Jesus who is called Justos. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippos, "See that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord." I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Luke the Evangelist
The Reading is from Luke 10:16-21

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me." The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!" And he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will."



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