Sunday Services Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Church School Following Holy Communion Week Day Divine Liturgy Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Evening Services Consult Echo Calendar or Weekly Bulletin for times.
Holy Trinity’s Mission Statement: To worship and glorify God, by promoting the teachings, of the Greek Orthodox Faith. To encourage all members' participation through our Greek culture, educational programs, community outreach and fundraising activities while serving God, our community and humanity
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS USHERING TODAY:
Emmanuel T. Yakumithis – Kristin Zink – Kathy Chaka – Andrew Cleaver
TRISAGION TODAY IS FOR: Haralambos Tasis - 14 years. May His Memory Be Eternal!
EPISTLE READERS ARE: English: Phaedra Schwartz Greek: Leah Simko
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: The Proestos Family in honor of Kyp and Harry Dean Proestos, upon the 22 year anniversary of Kyp's kidney surgery. May God Continue To Bless Them Always.
THE PROSFORA, The Eucharistic Bread, prepared on behalf of the worshipping faithful, was offered today by Sue Sares and Olympia Ntakos. Thank you and God Bless You!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO WORKED TIRELESSLY AT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL TO MAKE IT THE BEST EVER!
IS YOUR 2024 STEWARDSHIP OBLIGATION CURRENT? We're over seven months into this year's campaign and if you have not turned in your pledge card, or are not current with your payments, please do so. With all of your support, we can make this the best Stewardship Campaign ever!
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:
Friday, September 13th: Dinner and Discussion 6 PM
Saturday, September 14th: Exaltation of the Cross Orthros 9 AM, Liturgy 10 AM
Sunday, September 15th: GOYA Kick-Off Party at Glass City Metropark 1 PM
Byzantine Music Fellowship welcomes all to join this chanting ministry. We are currently learning the Paraklesis service to the Theotokos, which is prayed every third Friday of each month and during various times in August. Moving forward, BMF will practice the Tuesday before the monthly Paraklesis. Please watch the Bulletin for more information. No experience necessary. Mark your calendars! For more information or to join, contact Elainie Lillios by phone or text 419-308-4341 or by email at [email protected].
August Pantry Ministry Update: Our ministry to our neighboring community continues to attract new people that are in need. For August, the most needed food items are: canned chicken and tuna, peanut butter, chili soup, boxed mac-n-cheese, and shelf stable milk. We appreciate all food and hygiene item donations plus any monetary donations. We are happy to shop for you! At this time, please do not bring children's clothing items. Also, please wait to donate winter clothing items until October and November. Thank you, Holy Trinity!
Attention: Warm Hands to Warm Hearts (WHWH): Summer is a good time to look for yarn at garage, estate, yard, and rummage sales. We need to grow our yarn inventory to continue the good work of our lap blanket ministry which serves those in need in our local community. We are always in need of bright, happy colors! Just use the summer season as inspiration. Choose colors of summer foods, fireworks, or garden flowers and vegetables. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 1:00 PM. For questions or more information, please contact Maria Petros at 419-473-2387 or Elena Perry at 419-265-6275.
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR: February 2nd, 9th, and 16th. Cost is $50 for 2 beautiful vases. It’s a great way to show your support in honor or memory of someone and beautify our altar too! Call the Church office if you’re interested.
Upcoming Memorials: September 22nd - Petula Stamas - 10 years
Here is our Updated Workshop Schedule!
The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
The Reading is from Luke 1:39-49, 56
In those days, Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord."
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name." And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home.
Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. 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 Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."