Service schedule varies. The current schedule can be found in the bulletin or parish website.
Glory to Jesus Christ! Greetings to the faithful members and families of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to bless and guide us as we continue to grow together in our common faith in Him.
Prokeimenon. 4th Tone. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24.
Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicos, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11
At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
This saint was from the city of Iconium. When she was eighteen years of age, she was instructed in the Faith of Christ and the hope of the resurrection by the Apostle Paul, whom also she followed, forsaking her betrothed and espousing a life of virginity for the sake of the Heavenly Bridegroom. Having preached Christ in various cities and suffered many things, she reposed in Seleucia of Cilicia at the age of 90.
This Saint was born in Corinth in 448. He went to Palestine to the Lavra of Euthymius the Great, but because of his youth was sent by Saint Euthymius to Saint Gerasimus; after the death of Saint Gerasimus he returned to the Lavra of Saint Euthymius. Later he took on a more rigorous life of asceticism in the wilderness of Natoufa, where there was nothing to eat except the exceedingly bitter wild herb called squills, which, however, through his prayers, God made sweet for him and his disciple. He lived 107 years and reposed in the year 555.
Saint Thekla Equal to the Apostles
Saint Silouan of Mount Athos (transfered from 9/24)
Saint Phocas
1st Sunday of Luke
9:30AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
6:00PM Great Vespers with Artoklasia (Translation of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian) Potluck Meal
5:00PM Great Vespers
6:00PM Byzantine Chant Class
Second Sunday of Luke
Saint Kyriakos of Palestine
9:30AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are pleased to announce that beginning on Monday, September 30, we will begin our once a month new Practical Orthodoxy Group. We encourage everyone to join us as we fellowship and learn together the practical and nuts and bolts practices in our lives as Orthodox Christians and faithful members of this Parish Community. For more information please talk with Father Paisius and Cassidy and Crystal Anderson. See bulletin inserts for the event flyer.
We offer a reminder that every Sunday following Divine Liturgy we offer the Prayers of Thanksgiving after Holy Communion. We encourage anyone who can to join us as we offer these beautiful prayers of Thanksgiving for having received the Precious Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion!
We are opening to everyone in the Parish an opportunity to donate and help purchase of a new Chalice set. We encourage individuals or families who our willing to consider making a donation towards the total cost of $1,250 for this beautiful new Chalice set to beautify our Parish life.
For anyone who is interested in learning more about our Byzantine Chant, we are having a Chanting class every Saturday at 5:00 pm. Please talk with our Chanter Angelos Vamvakas for further information.
Today we ask that everyone please note that when you light candles in the Narthex Sandbox to be careful not to put them to close to the edges and too close to the Icon Stands and Icon Vestments. Thanks in advance!
UPCOMING PARISH ELECTIONS
On Sunday, October 13 following Divine Liturgy we will have our Parish Fall General Assembly. At this Assembly we will hear reports about the ongoing life of our Parish Community and take nominations for 2 open positions on Parish Council, for our Parish Elections Committee and for our Parish Audit Committee. Please be mindful that to vote at the Parish Assembly and to be nominated to serve in Parish Leadership every must be Members in good standing both spiritually and financially. Our Parish Council Elections will be held Lord Willing on Sunday, November 17. Please join us in supporting our Parish Community by participating in our Parish General Assembly!
Please note anyone nominated for Parish Council Elections will be asked to attend several classes with Father Paisius before the election to learn the duties and responsibilities of a Parish Council Member in our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
CHRISMATION
We are pleased to announce that this week Joshua Brashears having completed his learning through Catechism will be received into the Church through Holy Chrismation on Wednesday, September 25 before Daily Vespers. He will take the Holy Archangel Michael as his patron saint and his sponsor will be John Collins. Congratulations to Joshua and John on this wonderful occasion.
CATECHUMEN
This morning we are pleased to enroll Adam Angel as our newest and 23rd Parish Catechumen. May the Lord our God bless His servant Adam and guide him as he grows in his faith and draws closer to entrance into the Holy Orthodox Church. On Sundays, starting in October, we will restart our Catechism classes with our Parish Catechumens. Let us pray for our clergy and all Catechumens as they learn more about their faith in Christ and grow spiritually in preparing to enter the Holy Orthodox Church.
BIRTHDAYS
Today we offer our best wishes and congratulations to Inessa Ramsey as she celebrates her birthday on September 25, and to George Contas as he celebrates his birthday on September 27. May the Lord our God bless His servants, Inessa and George and may he grant to them many more blessed and happy years!
If we missed your anniversary or birthday it means we don't have you information listed on our roster. Please let us know so we can make the updates.
✝️MEMORIAL✝️
On Sunday, September 29, following Divine Liturgy we will offer the 1 year Memorial for our faithful parishioner, Mihalis Kastrinos. May his memory be eternal!
🙏PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND RECOVERING🙏
Pray for Father Paisius, Saidi Maalouf, Niki Arnold, Wilson Arnold, Karen Henderson, Photine Hagicostas, and Demetri Vlahos as they recover from their illnesses. May the Lord our God quickly heal His servants. Get well soon. Let us continue to pray for those of our Parish Community who are recovering in various ways. Let us always remember that praying for each other is important and beneficial to all!
Please let Father Paisius know of any parishioner who is sick so we may pray for them.
ORTHODOX STEWARDSHIP
Orthodox Christian Stewardship is a way of life, which acknowledges accountability, reverence, and responsibility before God. A primary goal of Stewardship is to promote spiritual growth and strengthen faith. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty and trust and act on those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewardship calls on the faithful to cheerfully offer back to God a portion of the gifts with which they have been blessed. See bulletin inserts for the 2024 Stewardship Pledge Form and a current list of parishioners who have pledged for this year.
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Pledge Form