Pentecost Sunday

^“14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words. ¹⁵ For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. ¹⁶ But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

¹⁷ ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your young men shall see visions,
Your old men shall dream dreams.
¹⁸ And on My menservants and on My maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days;
And they shall prophesy…’“  Acts 2: 14-18

Beloved in Christ, Pentecost Sunday Celebrates the Coming of the Holy Spirit into all the World,

During the Midnight Resurrectional Divine Liturgy for Great and Holy Pascha, and chanted during every Baptismal service celebrated in the Orthodox Church, instead of the Trisagion Hymn, “Αγιος Ο Θεος”, we chant the joyous 1^st Century AD Baptismal Hymn, together with all the newly Baptized catechumens who have been received into the Church on Holy Saturday morning:

 “All those who have been Baptized into Christ Have put on Christ.  Alleluia” Galatians 3:27

 Elsewhere within the Baptismal service, the Holy Spirit is described as a, “Robe of Divine Light”, and as a “Wedding Garment”, that is required for our entrance into the Bridal Chamber of God (His Holy Tomb), so that we may be raised with Jesus as the Bridegroom of the Church at His Glorious 2^nd Coming; and thereby enter into that heavenly place where the, “Joy of the Lord”, and merriment will be unceasing.

 Generations of pre-Christian and Christian Believers longed to taste, smell, touch, see, hear and experience the wonderful things that we routinely experience.

 The Holy Spirit bestows the “Fruit of the (Holy) Spirit”, which are those gifts for which we all long, “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” Galatians 5:22

 If you are missing these fruits in your life, come and see me as your Spiritual Father, and I will do everything in my power to reunite you with Christ and His Church; so you may once again become an inheritor of “Eternal Life”, and a recipient of “The Spirit of Truth”, “The Comforter”, “The Gift of Adoption”, which leads us into all truth.  Amen

 In the Hope of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ,

  Fr. Philemon Patitsas

Presiding Priest

^*67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?”   ⁶⁸ But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. ⁶⁹ Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” John 6:67-69 (NKJV)

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June 18, 2023

2nd Sunday of Matthew

 Epistle:       Romans 2:10-16      Page 66

Gospel: Matthew 4:18-23 Page 66

 Memorials:

NARTHEX DUTY TEAM:  Group 1

TODAY’S FELLOWSHIP IS OFFERED BY: NO COFFEE HOUR

(Ministry coffee hours will resume in September)

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:

Sunday, June 18

2nd Sunday of Matthew

9:00am Orthros / 10am Divine Liturgy

Happy Father’s Day

Monday, June 19 to Friday, June 23 @ 9am

Vacation Church School

(See registration page to sign up!)

Thursday, June 22

Funeral for Kostas Coulaloglou (1pm visitation / 2pm funeral)

Saturday, June 24

Nativity of John the Baptist

9:00am Orthros / 10am Divine Liturgy

Sunday, June 25

3rd Sunday of Matthew

9:00am Orthros / 10am Divine Liturgy

40 Day Churching of Olivia Jane Raisis

A GIANT THANK YOU

to those who came and volunteered at the Festival.

To follow the service via the GOA Digital Chant Stand

type in the link below and click the date of the service.

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Welcome   

The Holy Trinity Family welcomes all visitors. We hope that you enjoyed the Divine Service of the Church of the Book of Acts. You participated in the most ancient Christian Service written by Saint John Chrysostomos- the Golden Mouth. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is distributed ONLY to those Baptized and/or Chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared according to our Sacred Tradition. We invite everyone to come forward at the end of the Divine Liturgy to receive the blessed bread. If you have any questions about the Orthodox Church or would like to discover how to join this Ancient Christian Faith please see the priest after the service or call the church office for an appointment 302-654-4446. We thank you and may the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and yours abundantly always.  

Hymns for Sunday 

Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον. Ἦχος αʹ. Αὐτόμελον.

Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος. Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων, καὶ στρατιωτῶν φυλασσόντων τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα, ἀνέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὴν ζωήν. Διὰ τοῦτο αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν ἐβόων σοι Ζωοδότα· Δόξα τῇ ἀναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τῇ βασιλείᾳ σου, δόξα τῇ οἰκονομίᾳ σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.

Resurrectional Apolytikion. Mode 1. Automelon.

The stone having been sealed by the Pharisees and chief priests, and Your all-immaculate body being guarded by soldiers, You rose on the third day, O Lord and Savior, granting life unto the world. Then the powers of the heavens cried out to You, O Giver of Life, and shouted, "Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your eternal rule! Glory to Your saving plan, O God who love humanity!"

Ἦχος πλ. δʹ.

Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἀναδείξας, καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν τὴν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας, φιλάνθρωπε, δόξα σοι.

Mode pl. 4.

O Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who by sending down the Holy Spirit upon them, made the fishermen wise, and through them illumined the world and to you the universe was ever drawn – all Glory to you O Lord.

Κοντάκιον. Ἦχος βʹ.

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.

Kontakion. Mode 2.

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.

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Our Lord Jesus Christ came in to the world that He might restore our humanity by filling it with the Divine and life-giving Holy Spirit. When this happens, we become a new creation in Christ overflowing with abundant life. All of us are called to participate in this Divine way of being. 

Although Holy Trintiy has a vibrant history extending over 85 years, we are continually gaining new families and new parish members through marriages, childbirths, conversions from non-Christian religions and by people who are embracing the Orthodox Chrisitan way of life.

If you or someone you may know are desiring to join our Church, please know that Fr. Philemon has an on-going process for welcoming, educating and recieving such candidates into our Holy Trinity Parish Family.

We ask that all of our members prayerfully reflect on who we have the opportunity to be welcoming here at Holy Trinity, so that you might share that information with Fr. Philemon. He may be reached directly on his cell phone (239) 963-7558 or by email at [email protected].

May the Lord bless,

The Outreach & Evangleism Ministry

Matthew 28: 18-20

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Please note:

Fr. Philemon has been visiting homes and sharing meals with various families in the community to get to know them on a more personal level. He would love to come and visit with you, especially those with youth, to bless your home, meet everyone in your family and strive to know you & your children better! If you would like to have a pastoral visit with your family, please call the church office to set up a time.

If you have a pastoral emergency please call the

Church office @ 302.654.4446

Fr Philemon @ 239.963.7558, or

Stephen Karakasidis @ 302.383.0476