Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22 Mary Magdalene

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1 Mary Magdalene - July 22, 2018 Mary Magdalene, the Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal to the Apostles Markella, the Virgin-martyr of Chios Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22 Mary Magdalene 937 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT Phone: (203) Fax: (203) Fr. Perikles Cell: (203) office@holytrinitywaterbury.org SUNDAY JULY 29 DOXOLOGY 9:40AM; DIVINE LITURGY 9:45AM; EPTAHORIAN PICNIC & MEETING 11:30AM SUNDAY AUG 5 ORTHROS 8:30AM, DIVINE LITURGY 9:45AM MONDAY AUG 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD - DOXOLOGY 9:20AM, WEDNESDAY AUG 8 DIVINE LITURGY 9:30AM; BLESSING OF THE GRAPES 10:30AM; PARAKLESIS 6:30PM PARAKLESIS 6:30PM; BOOK CLUB 7:00PM FRIDAY AUG 10 PARAKLESIS 6:30PM; OFFICE CLOSED SUNDAY AUG 12 ORTHROS 8:30AM; DIVINE LITURGY 9:45AM; PARTY OF THE CENTURY MEETING MONDAY AUG 13 PARAKLESIS 6:30PM; PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 7:30PM

2 ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΑΓΙΑΣ ΤΡΙΑΔΟΣ Sundays: Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am Office hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm; Closed every Tuesday Rev. Perikles Kallis, Pastor Rev. Demetri Belsito, Ph.D., Deacon We warmly welcome you to our Holy Trinity Parish! We hope that you will make this your spiritual home. We have ministries and organizations for all ages and walks of life. Connect with us on Facebook and our list to stay up to date on upcoming events. APOLYTIKION Apolytikion for the Myrrhbearer You followed Christ the Lord, who was born of the Virgin for us, and kept His laws, and you lived by His statutes; and thus as we celebrate your all-holy memorial, Mary Magdalene, today with faith we extol you, O most blessed Saint, and with divine love and longing we honor your memory. Kontakion No longer will death's dominion have power to detain mortal men. For Christ went down and smashed and destroyed its powers. Now Hades is bound, and the Prophets in unison exult and declare: The Savior has appeared to those with faith. Come out, you faithful, to the Resurrection. ἈΠΟΛΥΤΊΚΙΟΝ Ἀπολυτίκιον Τῆς Μυροφόρου Χριστῷ τῷ δι' ἡμᾶς, ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντι, Σεμνὴ Μαγδαληνή, ἠκολούθεις Μαρία, αὐτοῦ τὰ δικαιώματα, καὶ τοὺς νόμους φυλάττουσα ὅθεν σήμερον, τὴν παναγίαν σου μνήμην, ἑορτάζοντες, ἀνευφημοῦμέν σε πίστει, καὶ πόθῳ γεραίρομεν. Κοντάκιον Οὐκέτι τὸ κράτος τοῦ θανάτου, ἰσχύσει κατέχειν τοὺς βροτούς Χριστὸς γὰρ κατῆλθε συντρίβων, καὶ λύων τὰς δυνάμεις αὐτοῦ, δεσμεῖται ὁ ᾍδης, Προφῆται συμφώνως ἀγάλλονται. Ἐπέστη λέγοντες Σωτήρ, τοῖς ἐν πίστει, ἐξέρχεσθε οἱ πιστοὶ εἰς τὴν ἀνάστασιν. 2 EPISTLE - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-17 ΠΡῸΣ ΚΟΡΙΝΘΙΟΥΣ Α' 1:10-17 Reader- The Lord will give s t r e n g t h t o h i s p e o p l e. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory. Και τώρα, αδερφοί, σας ζητώ, στο όνομα του Κυρίου μας Ιησού Χριστού, να είστε όλοι σύμφωνοι μεταξύ σας και να μην υπάρχουν

3 The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17 Brethren, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. ανάμεσά σας διαιρέσεις, αλλά να είστε ενωμένοι, με μία σκέψη και με ένα φρόνημα. Αυτό το γράφω, α δ ε ρ φ ο ί μ ο υ, γ ι α τ ί μ ε πληροφόρησαν για σας άνθρωποι της Χλόης ότι έρχεστε σε προστριβές μεταξύ σας. Θέλω να πω ότι ο καθένας σας λέει κάτι διαφορετικό. Ο ένας λέει: «Εγώ είμαι του Παύλου», ο άλλος: «Εγώ είμαι του Απολλώ», ένας άλλος: «Εγώ είμαι του Κηφά» και κάποιος άλλος: «Εγώ είμαι του Χριστού». Διαμοιράστηκε, λοιπόν, ο Χριστός; Μήπως είναι ο Παύλος που πέθανε πάνω στο σταυρό για να σας σώσει; Ή μήπως στο όνομα του Παύλου έχετε βαφτιστεί; Ευχαριστώ το Θεό που δε βάφτισα κανένα σας εκτός από τον Κρίσπο και το Γάιο. Έτσι δεν μπορεί να πει κανείς πως τον βάφτισα στο δικό μου όνομα. Ναι, βέβαια, βάφτισα και την οικογένεια του Στεφανά. Εκτός απ αυτούς, όμως, δε θυμάμαι να βάφτισα κανέναν άλλο. Η αποστολή που μου όρισε ο Χριστός δεν ήταν να βαφτίζω, αλλά να κηρύττω το ευαγγέλιο, χωρίς σοφά και περίτεχνα λόγια, ώστε ο θάνατος του Ιησού Χριστού στο σταυρό να μη χάσει το περιεχόμενό του....for Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 3

4 GOSPEL - MATTHEW 14:14-22 ΚΑΤᾺ ΜΑΤΘΑῦΟΝ 14:14-22 At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. GOSPEL - MATEU 14:14-22 Έτσι όταν βγήκε στη στεριά, είδε πολύν κόσμο και τους σπλαχνίστηκε, και γιάτρεψε τους αρρώστους των. Όταν έπεσε το δειλινό, τον πλησίασαν οι μαθητές του και του είπαν: «Ο τόπος είναι ερημικός, και η ώρα πια περασμένη. Διώξε τον κόσμο να πάνε στα χωριά για ν αγοράσουν φαγητά να φάνε». Ο Ιησούς όμως τους είπε: «Δεν υπάρχει λόγος να φύγουν, δώστε τους εσείς να φάνε». «Δεν έχουμε εδώ παρά πέντε ψωμιά και δύο ψάρια», του απαντούν. «Φέρτε μού τα εδώ», τους λέει. Κι αφού πρόσταξε τον κόσμο να καθίσει για φαγητό πάνω στο χορτάρι, πήρε τα πέντε ψωμιά και τα δύο ψάρια, έστρεψε το βλέμμα του στον ουρανό, τα ευλόγησε, έκοψε τα ψωμιά σε κομμάτια και τα έδωσε στους μαθητές, και οι μαθητές στο πλήθος. Έφαγαν όλοι και χόρτασαν. Και μάζεψαν τα περισσεύματα από τα κομμάτια, δώδεκα κοφίνια γεμάτα. Αυτοί που έφαγαν ήταν περίπου πέντε χιλιάδες άντρες, χωρίς τις γυναίκες και τα παιδιά. Αμέσως ύστερα ο Ιησούς υποχρέωσε τους μαθητές του να μπουν στο καΐκι και να πάνε να τον περιμένουν στην απέναντι όχθη, ωσότου αυτός διαλύσει τα πλήθη. Si arriti në breg, ai pa një turmë të madhe, e cila iu dhimbs dhe shëroi të sëmurët e tyre. Në mbrëmje erdhën dishepujt e i thanë: «Ky vend është i shkretë dhe tashmë është bërë vonë. Lëri turmat të shkojnë nëpër fshatra e të blejnë ushqim». Jezui u tha: «Nuk është nevoja të shkojnë, jepuni ju të hanë». Ata i thanë: «Ne kemi vetëm pesë bukë e dy peshq me vete». Jezui tha: «M'i sillni këtu». Pastaj, si i urdhëroi turmat të uleshin në bar, mori pesë bukët e dy 4 peshqit, ngriti sytë drejt qiellit, tha lutjen e bekimit, theu bukën, ua dha dishepujve dhe dishepujt ua dhanë turmave. Të gjithë hëngrën e u ngopën. Me copat e bukës që tepruan u mbushën plot dymbëdhjetë shporta. Ata që hëngrën ishin rreth pesë mijë burra, përveç grave e fëmijëve. Pastaj Jezui u dha urdhër dishepujve të hipnin në varkë e të shkonin përpara tij në bregun tjetër, derisa ai të shpërndante turmat.

5 OLD TESTAMENT - ISAIAH 55:1-5 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people. Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the Lord thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: THERE WILL BE COFFEE HOUR TODAY. We cordially invite all to the Coffee Hour Room, up the ramp, following Divine Liturgy. OUR BOOKSTORE IS OPEN DURING COFFEE HOUR! OUR FRIDAY S FOOD PANTRY IS RUNNING VERY LOW. We are in need of items such as cereal, rice, soup, peanut butter & crackers, oatmeal, mac & cheese, pasta with sauce, Spaghetti O s, and Chef Boyardee. Items can be left in the marked box outside the office. Thank you for your generosity! SUMMER BOOK CLUB Join us on Wednesday August 8 at 7:00pm (following Paraklesis service) for our Summer Book Club. This year we will be reading Beginning to Pray by Anthony Bloom. The ANNUAL EPTAHORIAN PICNIC & MEETING is set for Sunday, July 29th following Divine Liturgy. The picnic will be held in the banquet hall from 11:30am-3:00pm with the meeting taking place at 1:30pm. Coffee Hour will also be in the banquet hall that day. The next PARTY OF THE CENTURY MEETING will take place on Sunday, August 12th following Divine Liturgy. CHURCH CALENDAR For the most up-to-date church calendar, please visit: or check out our bulletin board by the 5

6 office. CHECK OUT THE PODCAST "WE ARE ORTHODOXY ON ANCIENT FAITH RA- DIO. Why do some young adults leave the Church, while others stay engaged? Rather than guess, we ll interview young adults for an important conversation that highlights real stories and real struggles. We Are Orthodoxy empowers young adults to speak for themselves and to tell their own stories of faith and doubt. Visit: weareorthodoxy or search We are Orthodoxy in the podcast app. Saint Mary was from Magdala in Galilee on the Sea of Tiberias, and for this was named Magdalene. When the Lord Jesus cast out seven demons from her, from which she had been suffering, she became His faithful and inseparable disciple, following Him and ministering unto Him even to the time of His crucifixion and burial. Then, returning to Jerusalem together with the rest of the Myrrh-bearers, she prepared the fragrant spices for anointing the body of the Lord. And on the Lord's day they came very early to the tomb, even before the Angels appeared declaring the Resurrection of the Lord. When Mary Magdalene saw the stone taken away from the tomb, she ran and proclaimed it to Peter and John. And returning immediately to the tomb and weeping outside, she was deemed worthy to be the first of the Myrrh-bearers to behold the Lord arisen from the dead, and when she fell at His feet, she heard Him say, "Touch Me not." After the Lord's Ascension, nothing certain is known concerning her. Some accounts say that she went to Rome and later returned to Jerusalem, and from there proceeded to Ephesus, where she ended her life, preaching Christ. Although it is sometimes said that Saint Mary Magdalene was the "sinful woman" of the Gospel, this is nowhere stated in the tradition of the Church, in the sacred hymnology, or in the Holy Gospels themselves, which say only that our Lord cast seven demons out of her, not that she was a fallen woman. "Madeleine" is a form of Magdalene. 100TH ANNIVERSARY GLENDI ON THE BEACH NIGHT: Please sign up by the church office, scheduled for Saturday, August 18th at Quassy at 6:00pm. Food, drink, dancing with live music. $50 per person, includes appetizers, dinner & drinks. Deadline to sign up is July 30th. 6

7 BURN THE MORTGAGE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN The time is now! We need your help to burn our expansion project mortgage. Pledge forms are available in the church office. Contact John Gagas (chair), a member of the committee or Fr. Perikles for more info. $10 A YEAR FOR 50 YEARS We have been at our current location for just shy of fifty years. As you know, much of our original site needs upgrading. As you consider your donation for Burn the Mortgage, please consider this. Would you be willing to help us with a donation of $10 a year? A $500 donation to our campaign would be the equivalent of $10 per year over the past fifty years. Thank you for your continued support! ATTENTION! Volunteers needed to help plan the Grand Banquet for the 100th Anniversary (Sunday, November 18, 2018). Anyone interested in helping, please see Margo Ricciardi. The next planning meeting is Sun, July 29th. COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM ADS are now due - firm deadline of July 31, Forms are available in the church office. Please see Penny Pecka with any questions you may have regarding Ads. ARTIFACTS - We are looking for old artifacts to display at the Mattatuck Museum during our 100th Anniversary weekend. We are looking for things like old icons, Hellenic artifacts brought over from Greece, etc. We are especially looking for artifacts with a Waterbury connection. Do you have a historical photo from a restaurant downtown? How about an old menu from your family s restaurant? We are looking for keepsake type items that connect to either our faith or heritage and have a Waterbury connection. If you have a potential item, please contact Penny Albini or the church office. 7

8 OUR 2018 STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUES... Pledge forms are available in the church office or on our website at: Stewardship is a free-will offering of our time, talent and treasure to our church. Participating in our Stewardship Program is how individuals/families become active stewards of our church. We thank God for every good gift that comes from above and we thank you for your support of our beloved Holy Trinity! If you are interested in volunteering your time or talents, please see Fr. Perikles or a Parish Council Member to find out how you can make a difference in the various ministries & organizations of our community. WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS! For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of Faith which is offered to Baptized and/or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the Antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. All people are welcome to join the Orthodox Church. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith or becoming a member, please see Fr. Perry after services. 8