Sunday Bulletin July 8, 2018 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 Fax 972-661-1717 www.holytrinitydallas.org Reverend Father Peter Kostakis Reverend Father Mark Pakes Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Athanasios Clint Sharpley Reverend Deacon Christopher Stern
Sunday, July,, 018, Hymns at the Small Entrance RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, PLAGAL 1 ST TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 85 THE ETERNAL WORD PRIEST ENTRANCE HYMN, 2 nd TONE Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us O Son of God, who did arise from the dead. We sing to You, alleluia! RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, PLAGAL 1 ST TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 85 THE ETERNAL WORD HYMN FOR THE MARTYR, 4 TH TONE Your Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for You received the prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from You, our immortal God. For since he possessed Your strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since You are merciful. HYMN FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE, PLAGAL 4 TH TONE Remember Your servants, O Lord, since You are good, 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 OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL 4 TH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 O BLESSED ARE YOU KONTAKION, 2 ND TONE A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our holy maker unwavering. Please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us for you are good. Your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you. Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos for those who honor you. 2
Epistle Reading St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14. Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Gospel Reading Matthew 9:1-8 At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went 3
home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men. Daily Commemoration of Saints July 8 July 9 Appearance of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Kazan; The Holy Great Martyr Procopius; Theophilos the Myrrhbearer of Pantokrator Monastery Metrophanes of Mount Athos; Dionysios the Orator; Patermuthius the Monk; Euthymios of Karelia; Methodios the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Lampis; The Holy Hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tauromenium in Sicily; Michael Paknanas the Gardener July 10 45 Holy Martyrs of Nikopolis, Armenia; Our Holy Father Gregory, Bishop of Assa; 10,000 Fathers martyred in Egypt; Apollonios the Martyr; Deposition of the Precious Robe of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Moscow; Righteous Father Anthony of the Kiev Caves; Parthenios and Eumenios of Koudoumas July 11 Euphemia the Great Martyr; The All-Praised Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Princess of Kiev; Nektarios the New Martyr; Nicodemos the New Martyr of Mt. Athos 4
July 12 Proclus & Hilary the Martyrs of Ancyra; Our Holy Father Michael of Maleinus; Gerasimos of Byzantium and Akakios the young ascetic; Paisios the Athonite; Veronica, the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by Jesus; Andre the Commander & his Companion Martyrs July 13 Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel; Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery; Holy Martyr Golinduc; Marcian the Martyr of Iconium; Serapion the Martyr July 14 Aquila the Apostle among the 70; Our Holy Father Joseph the Confessor, Archbishop of Thessalonica; Nicodemus the Righteous of Mount Athos; Justus the Martyr; Peter the New Hieromartyr and the four New Martyrs of Melissourgeio Kissamos 5
Holy Trinity Calendar of Events Sunday, July 8 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 3 Year Memorial for Chris Markos 40 Day Memorial for Robert Reedy Coffee hosted by Gus Kostas following Divine Liturgy (Community Center). Monday, July 9 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Yarn Guild (A) Tuesday, July 10 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) 7 p.m. DOP Meeting (A) Wed., July 11 No Activities Thursday, July 12 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) 6-9 p.m. Restland Pre-Planning Seminar (A) 7-9 p.m. Cancelled Men s Basketball (Gym) Friday, July 13 No Activities Saturday, July 14 5 p.m. Great Vespers (C) Sunday, July 15 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Coffee hosted by AHEPA following Divine Liturgy (Community Center). 6
Parish Council Schedule July 8 Hellen Smith, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Perry Alexandris, Mary Ann Trapalis, Chrisoula Kazanas, Mary LeBrecht July 15 Matt Fossey, Charles Pappas, Nick Cimino, Jimmy Horiates, Gus Kostas, Ellena Fox Small, old electric Pedal Organ FREE! Must provide your own movers and vehicle (very heavy). Call the Church Office for contact information if interested. Katina Politz would like to thank everyone for the prayers, calls and kindness shown during her illness. She sends her love and appreciation to her Holy Trinity family. 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 7
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2018 Metropolis of Denver Young Adult Conference Join Us Aug. 31- Sept. 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah! Registration is now open! Register now to save your spot! http://metofdenveryaconf.org/index.html "Finding Community in Christ" Young adults are part of a community within the Church that is unique to them. We want this conference to be an opportunity for young adults to come together to discuss our struggles and remember we are not alone in them. Through a series of speakers and social events, our aim is to create an atmosphere of safety and support while emphasizing our shared experiences in our walk with Christ. We will focus conversations on everyday issues that are faced by typical people and how those issues impact our Faith. All Orthodox Young Adults, aged 19-35, are invited to join us for another great weekend to grow in your relationship with Christ and one another! 9
This year s Greek Food Festival will be here before you know it! In preparation, WE NEED YOUR HELP. On Saturday, July 28th, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. we will be rolling the Feta Bites. Due to the overwhelming demand for our Feta Bites, this year we are targeting to prepare 7,000 pieces. Please plan on joining us! Thank you, GFF Planning Committee A Call for EARLY Archival Material! Do you have Greek Orthodox family roots? Did your ancestor(s) come to America and settle in Dallas and nearby parish towns in the 1890s? 1900s? 1910s and 1920s? We need old material from those years... such as ancestor and family photos, church and event photos, newspaper articles, immigration and church documents and directories, etc. Please share your material with the Holy Trinity Archives Committee. Please bring your early material to Arthur Sarris Community Hall to (1) be copied/scanned later and returned to you or (2) as a donation to our collection: Sun., July 8 Coffee Hour Mon., July 9 Boardroom 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., July 10 Boardroom 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wed., July 11 Boardroom 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please help us with any old archival material you can share... our history is important. Thank you! 10
What s Cookin? It s time for our community to get together for food, fun and fellowship! Cooking and baking dates have been set for our 62nd Annual Greek Food Festival! Saturday August 11th Dolmathes Saturday August 25th Koulouria Saturday September 1st Kourambiades Monday September 3rd Paximadia (Labor Day) Sesame Cookies Saturday September 8th Fenekia Saturday September 15th Baklava Sunday September 16th Package After Church We will start at 9 a.m. on all dates except Sunday, Sept 16th. This is a great way to volunteer your time and talents! Lunch and refreshments will be served. Join us! Questions? Email info@gffdallas.com Greek Food Festival 2018 62 years of family, food, music, fun and YOU!!! Join us September 21, 22 & 23 as we celebrate the 62nd Annual Dallas Greek Food Festival!!! Check out our website for details: www.greekfestivalofdallas.com https://www.facebook.com/greekfoodfestivaldallas/ 11
MORE MISSION BLANKETS Mission Blankets Project THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Dear Holy Trinity Parishioners, Your generosity to the Mission Blankets project has been wonderful. Summer Vacation hasn t stopped those of you with love in your heart for those whose needs are greater than any of us can imagine. PLEASE continue to support The Mission Blanket project as the need grows. Our committee takes the twin size or large throw blanket you donate and adds additional sewn on trim and other personalized items that makes each unique. Can t shop? Send a check and we will shop for you. If you wish, you can also designate your donation to cover shipping. With gratitude, Karen Antos, Nancy Hebert, and Liz Michael 12
Holy Trinity Bookstore We will be open on Wednesdays again beginning this week! And as always we are open on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy until 12 p.m. We hope to see you then! You can reach us at ht-bookstore@holytrinitydallas.org Hosts for Coffee Hour are Needed! Would you or your group like to host a Coffee Hour Sunday after Liturgy? These dates are available: 7/29, 9/2, 12/23 & 30, 2018 Please contact Amelia Fritz at Amelia.fritz@sbcglobal.net to schedule a date or dates for your organization. 13
Holy Trinity Academy Holy Trinity Academy is excited to announce our new webpage! Visit us at www.htadallas.com Now Enrolling for the 2018-2019 School Year Two Years Old thru Kindergarten Holy Trinity Academy is pleased to announce a program for the stewards of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Beginning the 2018-2019 school year, families will be eligible for a $500 discount in tuition. Please inquire by contacting HTA at 972-490-7060. 2018 Catechetical School Graduates Check List Have you picked up your gift from Catechetical School? If not, your gift is waiting for you in the church office. Have you filled out the information form that came with your gift? This form gives your contact information. Why do we want this information? First, your teachers already miss you and would like to stay in touch with you during the next 4 years. Second, we will also send your contact information to the OCF coordinator on your campus to welcome you to an Orthodox home away from home. Enjoy the rest of your summer vacation days! God bless and keep you safe, Your Catechetical School Teachers 14
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