November 11, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

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1 Sunday Bulletin November 11, 2018 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas Office Fax Reverend Father Peter Kostakis Reverend Father Mark Pakes Reverend Father John Essa, retired Reverend Deacon Athanasios Clint Sharpley

2 Daily Commemoration of Saints Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Menas of Egypt; Victor and Stephanie; Theodore the Studite; Holy Martyr Vincent John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria; Nilus the Ascetic of Sinai; Martin, Bishop of Tours; Leondos Styppi, Patriarch of Constantinople John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople; Damaskinos the New Martyr of Mount Athos; An thousa, the Mother of John Chrysostom Holy Great New Martyr Constantine of Hydra; Justinian the Emperor and his wife Theodora; Philip the Apostle; Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki Guria, Shamuna, and Habib, Martyrs and Confessors of Edessa; Thomas, Archbishop of Constantinople Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea; Gennadios I and Maximus, Patriarchs of Constantinople; Righteous Mother Hilda of Whitby 2

3 Hymns at the Small Entrance Sunday, November 11, 2018 Resurrectional Hymn, Grave Tone By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. To the robber You opened Paradise. The lamentation of the myrrh-bearing women You transformed, and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all that You had risen, O Christ our God, and granted the world Your great mercy. Priests, Entrance Hymn, Second Tone. Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God, risen from the dead we sing to You, Alleluia. Resurrectional Hymn, Grave Tone By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. To the robber You opened Paradise. The lamentation of the myrrh-bearing women You transformed, and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all that You had risen, O Christ our God, and granted the world Your great mercy. Hymn For the Martyrs, Tone 4. Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You * the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. * Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, * dashing the demons' powerless displays of defiance. * O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls. Hymn for the Memorial Service, Plagal Fourth Tone. Remember your servants o Lord, and forgive their every sin in this life, for no one is without sin except You who are able to give rest to the departed. Hymn for the Church, Plagal Fourth Tone O Blessed are you... Kontakion of the Presentation of the Theotokos, Fourth Tone The Savior's most pure and immaculate temple, the very precious bridal chamber and Virgin, who is the sacred treasure of the glory of God, on this day is introduced into the House of the Lord, and with herself she brings the grace in the divine Spirit. She is extolled by the Angels of God. A heavenly tabernacle is she. 3

4 Epistle Reading 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. 4

5 Gospel Reading The Gospel According to Luke 10:25-37 At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live." But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." 5

6 Parish Council Schedule Nov 11 Hellen Smith, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Perry Alexandris, Mary Ann Trapalis, Chrisoula Kazanas, Mary LeBrecht Nov 18 Matt Fossey, Charles Pappas, Nick Cimino, Jimmy Horiates, Gus Kostas, Ellena Fox PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Brandon Bell, USAF Michael Bocan-Collins, PO1, US Navy Thomas C. Bouras, 1st Lt., US Army Jorge Brignoni, Lt., US Navy Nicholas Patitsas, 1st Lt., US Marine Corps Haylie Marie Pike, US Navy Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF Space Command Karl Schlotthauer, US Army Alex Steiber, PO2, US Navy 6

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8 Holy Trinity Adult Bible Study The Gospel According the St. John We all long for a life that is pleasing to God. But how do we fill the darkness of our souls with the Light of Christ? How can we quench our thirst with the living waters from a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life? In our study of The Gospel According to St. John, you will experience an opportunity to establish or renew your faith in the One who offers true meaning, true belonging and true life. Among the four living creatures of the Apocalypse, the Gospel according to John has most often been identified with the eagle. St. Augustine likens John to an eagle hovering among Christ s sayings of the more sublime order and in no way descending to earth but on rare occasions. The eagle symbolizes a Gospel so sublime that, as John Chrysostom says, if people actually had the capacity to receive and retain these words, they could no longer exist as mere mortals or remain on the earth. Every Thursday at 10:45 a.m. in the Board Room Would you like to know more about the Orthodox Christian Faith? Faith Enrichment Class Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Meeting in the Boardroom For more information contact deaconclint11@gmail.com 8

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13 UPDATE ON MISSION BLANKETS FOR ORPHANS Large throws work great for children!! We received word that they have been a tremendous blessing to the kids here reports Chris, Our contact in Haiti (he is Greek) who oversees 5 orphanages. NOW JUST 14 MORE NEEDED!! Then all 210 orphans will have their own unique blanket. While you start your Christmas shopping, consider picking up a soft throw - or 2 and drop it into the Missions Blankets collection box in the Church hall. It would be wonderful to get these all delivered by Christmas. Also, checks made out to Holy Trinity are much appreciated to cover shipping costs. Just write Mission Blankets in the check memo line. Thank all of you for your immense generosity. Nancy Hebert, Liz Michael & Karen Antos HOLY TRINITY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP The Caregivers will meet on Saturday, December 8 at 10 a.m., on ly if someone is interested in attending the session. If you are a caregiver and would like to meet with us, please contact one of the following: Steve Pakes spakes1@att.net, Bill Lane lane- tex@yahoo.com, Presv. Alexandra Poulos presvyalex@verizon.net 13

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15 Bookstore / Library / Gift Store CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS! We have many gifts to choose from! Beautiful sterling silver jewelry, cookbooks, crosses, icons, Christmas cards and much more! Christmas is right around the corner! Beat the rush and get your gifts early! Our library in the Bookstore also have many books that are available for you to check out. We are open after the Divine Liturgy Sunday until 12:30 Wednesdays 12:30 tp 4:30 Fridays 10:00 till 2:00 Thanksgiving Office Hours Office is closed: November 22nd, 2018 November 23rd, 2018 Happy Thanksgiving! 15

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17 This is what happens when you don t help bake for the Philoptochos HOLIDAY GREEK PASTRY SALE Mark your calendar for our baking days. We really really really need everyone to help! Our Philoptochos men too!! SPANAKOPITA/TIROPITA: PLEASE HELP! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7-9:30 A.M. and KOURAMBIEDES/FENEKIA/BAKLAVA/SESAME/ PAXIMATHIA WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAY, NOVEMBER, 14/15/16-9:30 A.M. 17 9:00 a.m.

18 If you don t have a seal, one can be purchased at the Bookstore. Contact Basil Xeros on

19 Mark your calendars to celebrate the birth of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ at this year's Parish Christmas Program, Sunday, December 16 following Holy Communion in the Sanctuary! Dress Rehearsal is scheduled for December 15 at 4pm in the Sanctuary prior to 5pm Saturday Vespers. 3 year olds through 5th grade: Your children will be practicing hymns in their Sunday School classroom beginning October 28. A list of your child's classroom songs will be sent directly to you via . 6th through 12th grade: We have many opportunities for our GOYAn age students to participate this year! Prayerfully consider these with your children and christinevergos@yahoo.com to sign-up for one of these opportunities to serve the Christmas Program. 1- Join Holy Trinity's first Christmas Program Chant Group! Practices with Father Peter & Father Mark will be held immediately following Sunday School from 12-12:20pm. Practices will be held November 4, 18, December 2, 9; dress rehearsal December 15th at 4pm. 2- Day of the Program Volunteer Opportunities: Assist in the Narthex, Hand out programs to Parishioners or Assist with Costumes for younger students. 19

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