Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-10-06
Bulletin Contents
Father Paisius McGrath, Presbyter
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Upcoming Services and Events
Announcements
Bulletin Inserts

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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (228) 388-6138
  • Street Address:

  • 255 Beauvoir Rd.

  • Biloxi, MS 39531

Contact Information

Father Paisius McGrath
Parish Presbyter

[email protected] | 228-546-4541
Mr. Edward Maikranze
Parish Council President

[email protected] | 325-260-8891

Services Schedule

Service schedule varies.  The current schedule can be found in the bulletin or parish website.

 

Past Bulletins


Father Paisius McGrath, Presbyter

Glory to Jesus Christ! Greetings to all the faithful members and families of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to bless and guide us now and always!

This morning on the 3rd Sunday of Saint Luke and Feast of Holy Apostle Thomas, we have an opportunity to reflect on the Resurrection of our Lord and His power over the living and departed. In today's Gospel Reading from Saint Luke 7:11-16, we encounter our Lord's raising from the dead the son of the widow of Nain out of His compassion. In this 3rd account of our Lord's power to raise the dead in the Gospels, we encounter in a very powerful way the truth that He alone has power to raise even the dead as He is the Son of God. This event is also a reminder that this power of Resurrection is a fulfillment of the Messianic prophecy found in Ezekiel 37:1-14 in which we are told that He has the power over life and death and over the living and departed! Let us rejoice today as we reflect that He who is our Lord and Savior has the power over all and alone has the power of Resurrection to new life !
 
         Your Pastor;
         Father Paisius R McGrath 

 

 

  

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Hymns of the Day

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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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!"

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Wisdom of the Fathers

He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.
Fr. Matthew the Poor
Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century

That dead man was being buried, and many friends were conducting him to his tomb. But there meets him Christ, the Life and Resurrection, for He is the destroyer of death and of corruption; He it is "in Whom we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28); He it is Who has restored the nature of man to that which it originally was; and has set free our death-fraught flesh from the bonds of death.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 36.42, p. 153., 5th Century

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Saints and Feasts

October 06

Thomas the Apostle of the 12

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 11

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons

Saint Philip, who had four daughters that prophesied, was from Caesarea of Palestine. He preached throughout Samaria; it was he also who met the eunuch of Candace, the Queen of the Ethiopians, as the eunuch was reading the Prophet Esaias, and he instructed and baptized him (Acts 8:26-39). He reposed in Tralles of Asia Minor while preaching the Gospel.

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Upcoming Services and Events

  • Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Calendar

    October 6 to October 13, 2024

    Sunday, October 6

    Commemoration of Saint Romanos the Melodist

    3rd Sunday of Luke

    Orthodox Music Sunday

    Holy Apostle Thomas

    9:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:30PM Catechuman Class

    Monday, October 7

    6:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Wednesday, October 9

    6:00PM Daily Vespers and Talk with Potluck Meal

    Saturday, October 12

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    6:00PM Byzantine Chant Class

    Sunday, October 13

    Sunday of the Holy Fathers of 7th Ecumenical Council

    9:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Parish Fall Assembly

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Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hurricane Helene brought devastation to the southeast from Florida to North Carolina.  The pictures we see on the news broadcasts are horrific but also remind us of our battle with Hurricane Katrina.  We received significant help from the Metropolis of Atlanta as well as nearly every church in the Metropolis.  We know what our brothers and sisters are going through.  Our Metropolis and the Philoptochos have started a fund raising campaign.  Let's be generous in any way we can.  Time, Talent, or Treasure.  See the bulletin insert for the letter from Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta.  

Our once a month new Practical Orthodoxy Group began September 30. We thank everyone who joined us for this evening of good food, fellowship and learning. We encourage everyone who is interested to join us for the next meeting on Monday, October 28 at a site to be determined!  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. 

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 pleased to announce that we have almost reached our fundraising goal for the purchase of a new Chalice set for our Parish. Thank you to our families and individuals who have already made donations and we ask that anyone else wishing to help please talk with our Parish Council today!

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.

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!

This morning we offer a reminder to all that beginning today we have Cruising the Coast throughout our area. Please plan accordingly when traveling to Church and allow for extra time because of the increase in traffic.

We are pleased to announce that the printed copies of our Parish October schedule are now available in the Narthex and Church Side Entrance. Please pick up your copy and join us in the worship of our Parish Community.  The schedule is also on the church website at www.holytrinitybiloxi.org

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.

CATECHUMENS

We offer a reminder for our Catechumens that October 6 following Coffee Hour we will begin our new Catechumen class. Please join as we learn and develop our Faith and grow in our spiritual journey!

BIRTHDAYS

This week we extend our best wishes and congratulations to Elizabeth Vamvakas as she celebrates her birthday on October 8, to Steve Collins and Valentina Satin as they celebrate their birthday on October 10, to George Yurchak as he celebrates his birthday on October 11, to Jay Jayaraman as he celebrates his birthday on October 12. May the Lord our God bless His servants Elizabeth, Steve, Valentina, George, and Jay and grant to them many more blessed and happy years!

ANNIVERSARIES

This morning we extend our best wishes and congratulations to John and Donna Collins as they celebrate their wedding anniversary on October 8. May the Lord our God bless His servants, John and Donna, 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.

WELCOME

We offer our welcome to Larisa Veronika Nazanian and Valentina Satin to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Larisa and Valentina have recently moved to our area. They're from Armenia and Slovakia.

NEWLY DEPARTED

This morning we announce that our former Parish Pastor, Father Jim Karagas, reposed this past Tuesday on the Feast of the Holy Protection of the Holy Theotokos. May the Lord our God grant a blessed repose to His newly departed Priestly servant Jim and may his memory be eternal!

MEMORIAL

Following Divine Liturgy, October 6, we will offer the 40th Day Memorial Service for the departed servant of God, Eriketi Zafeiratos- sister in law of Eleni Vganges. May the Lord our God grant a blessed repose to His departed servant, Eriketi, and may her 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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Bulletin Inserts

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