Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 900 6th Street Sioux City, Iowa 51101 Www.holytrinity.ia.goarch.org Church Office Rev. Fr. Dimitri Tobias, Proistamenos Telephone: 712-255-5559 847-558-9849 Office Fax: 712-255-1837 Fr.dimitri.tobias@gmail.com Parish Council President: Maria Schultz Sunday, September 15, 2013 Saints and Feasts: Sunday after Holy Cross Nikitas the Great Martyr Philotheos the Righteous Bessarion of Larissa Righteous Father Symeon, Archbishop of Thessolonica John the New Martyr of Crete Afterfeast of the Holy Cross TODAY: Philoptochos will be passing a 2nd Tray for Holy Cross Fr. Dimitri will be out of town from September 16-20. Please direct all pastoral emergencies that cannot wait for his return to Rev. Fr. Lucas Rice of St. Thomas Antiochian Church. Because of his Absence there will be no Classes this week. The Liturgy of St. Eustathios will be canceled. Prosforo offered by: Dr. Fotene Karantinos in memory of her husband Chris English Epistle Reader: Andreana Kjos Greek Epistle Reader: Pete Bovis Coffee Hour Sponsored by: The Margeas Family

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 3 rd Tone Hymns of the Day Απολυτίκιον Αναστάσιμον Ήχος γ Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the power of His reign; He has conquered death by death, and become the first born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades; and has granted to the world great mercy. Apolytikion of the Cross-1 st Tone Save O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, grant victory to the faithful against the adversaries of the faith. And protect your people by the power of Your Cross. Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Σταυροῦ -Ἦχος α' Σῶσον Κύριε τὸν λαόν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοῖς Βασιλεύσι κατὰ βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καὶ τὸ σὸν φυλάττων διὰ τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου πολίτευμα. Apolytikion of the Church in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fishermen all-wise, sending upon them the Holy Spirit and, through them, netting the world. O Loving One, glory to You. Απολυτίκιον τοῦ Ναοῦ Ήχος πλ. δ' Εύλογητός εἶ Χριστὲ ὁ Θεος ἡμῶν ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἁναδείξας καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον καὶ δι αὐτῶν τῆν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα Σοι. Kontakion of the Cross-4 th Tone You who were lifted on the Cross voluntarily, on your new commonwealth that bears your name, bestow your mercies, O Christ our God; gladden in your mighty strength, our faithful rulers, granting them victories, against all the enemies; and may your help in battle be to them, a weapon of peace, and banner invincible Κοντάκιον τοῦ Σταυρoῦ Αὐτόμελον Ἦχος δ' Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ ἑκουσίως, τῇ ἐπωνύμῳ σου καινῇ πολιτείᾳ, τοὺς οἰκτιρμούς σου δώρησαι, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, Εὔφρανον ἐν τῇ δυνάμει σου, τοὺς πιστοὺς Βασιλεῖς ἡμῶν, νίκας χορηγῶν αὐτοῖς, κατὰ τῶν πολεμίων, τὴν συμμαχίαν ἔχοιεν τὴν σήν, ὅπλον εἰρήνης, ἀήττητον τρόπαιον.

14 SEPTEMBER - THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 14 Σεπτεμβριου Η Υψωδις του Τιμιου Σταυρου The First Antiphon 2 nd Tone Psalm 21.1,2,3 Verse 1: My God, my God, look upon me; why have You forsaken me? Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. Verse 2: The words of my transgressions are far from my salvation Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. Verse 3: O my God, I cry in the daytime, but You hear me not. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. Ἀντίφωνον Α' Ἦχος β' Ψαλμός 21.1,2,3 Στίχος α'. Ὁ Θεός μου πρόσχες μοι, ἵνα τὶ ἐγκατέλιπές με; Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡμᾶς. Στίχος β'. Mακρὰν ἀπὸ τῆς σωτηρίας μου οἱ λόγοι τῶν παραπτωμάτων μου. Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡμᾶς. Στίχος γ'. Ὁ Θεός μου κεκράξομαι ἡμέρας, καὶ οὐκ εἰσακούσῃ. Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡμᾶς. The Second Antiphon 2 nd Tone Psalm 73.1,2,12 Verse 1: O God, why have You cast us off forever? Save us, O Son of God, Who was crucified in the flesh; to You we sing. Alleluia. Verse 2: Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old. Save us, O Son of God, Who was crucified in the flesh; to You we sing. Alleluia. Verse 3: This is Mount Zion wherein You have dwelt. Save us, O Son of God, Who was crucified in the flesh; to You we sing. Alleluia. Ἀντίφωνον Β' Ἦχος β' Ψαλμός 73.1,2,12 Στίχος α'. Ἴνα τὶ ὁ Θεὸς ἀπώσω εἰς τέλος; Σῶσον ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ, ὁ σαρκὶ σταυρωθείς, ψάλλοντάς σοι Ἀλληλούϊα. Στίχος β'. Mνήσθητι τῆς συναγωγῆς σου, ἧς ἐκτήσω ἀπ ἀρχῆς. Σῶσον ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ, ὁ σαρκὶ σταυρωθείς, ψάλλοντάς σοι Ἀλληλούϊα. Στίχος γ'. Ὄρος Σιὼν τοῦτο, ὃ κατεσκήνωσας ἐν αὐτῷ. Σῶσον ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ, ὁ σαρκὶ σταυρωθείς, ψάλλοντάς σοι Ἀλληλούϊα. The Third Antiphon 1 st Tone Psalm 98.1 Verse : The Lord reigns, let the people rage. Ἀντίφωνον Γ' Ἦχος α' Ψαλμός 98.1 Στίχος. Ὁ Κύριος ἐβασίλευσεν, ὀργιζέσθωσαν λαοί.

THE EPSISTLE / Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 Prokeimenon. Mode 3. Psalm 46.6,1 Sing praises to our God, sing praises Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations. BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20 Προκείμενον. Ἦχος γ. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 46.6,1 Ψάλατε τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν, ψάλατε. Στίχ. Πάντα τὰ ἔθνη κροτήσατε χεῖρας. Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ.

THE HOLY GOSPEL / ΤΟ ΘΕΙΟΝ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ The Gospel of Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8.34-38, 9.1 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν ὃς δ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει.

Communion Protocols Who can take Communion? Only Orthodox Christians who have prepared for the Sacrament. Baptized/Chrismated in the Orthodox Church Have participated in Confession (at least once a year) Have Prayed Daily Have Fasted Wednesday & Friday Who cannot take Communion? Orthodox Christians who have been excommunicated Committed a Grave sin that has not been confessed or repented Married outside of the Church Partaken of Sacraments outside of the Orthodox Church Living in sin engaging in behavior continuously that is spiritually or socially harmful Non Christians (Muslims/Jews/Atheists) Heterodox Christians Christians of other Faith Traditions (Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, etc.) Coptic Orthodox (Unless there is no Coptic Church in the Region) You will not be asked of any of these conditions, nor will the Clergy accept second-hand accusations. But be aware if any of these conditions apply, you answer to the Lord. Behold, I approach for Holy Communion. O Creator, burn me not as I partake; For You are Fire, which burns the unworthy, Wherefore, do You cleanse me of every stain -From the Communion Prayers

We would like to thank Renee Reid for donating the Altar Cloths in Memory of Leanthe Stevens. May her memory be eternal! We would like to thank Anastasia Mastrogiorgis & Stavros Haidos (Judge Philip Dandos Niece & Nephew) for donating the Icon Box. May his memory be eternal! We also would like to thank 2 Anonymous Donors who gifted $100 The Blue Kalimata and the Ribbons for the Gospel/Epistle Books THANK YOU!

HOST PARISH PRICE $40 Come and join the Fun! Special Guests in Attendance: Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Chancellor of the Metropolis of Chicago Entertainment: Food: Music by DJ Dino (Dancing Later in the Evening) Traditional Dances of Greece by our Talented Dance Troop Native American Dancers AND MORE! Expect a Fantastic Meal prepared by the Marina Inn

Calling all Painters! Saturday, September 21 st We need all able bodied people to assist in Painting the Church Hall Calling all Pumpkin Scoopers! Sunday, September 29 th after Liturgy We need all able bodied people to assist in scooping out Pumpkins for the Grand Banquet of Clergy Laity! We also need Donors for Decorations for the Grand Banquet! Whatever Monetary Donation you can give will be greatly appreciated!

Metropolitan Iakovos Name Day Banquet Thursday, October 24, 2013 At Concorde Banquets in Deerfield, IL Cocktail Hour: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. $50 per person Please contact Fr. Dimitri if you are interested in coming. Let us represent our Community at this Annual Event of Metropolis Fellowship We are planning on driving in a caravan Wednesday the 23 rd Or early Thursday the 24 th

Monday September 16 10:00 am Funeral for Gus Sengos Tuesday September 17 Wednesday September 18 4:30 pm Greek School 5:30 pm Greek Dance Practice Thursday September 19 NO CLASSES Friday September 20 NO LITURGY Saturday September 21 Painting the Church Hall Upcoming Parish Events

29 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 30 22 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 23 9:00 am Orthros of the Conception of the Forerunner 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the Conception of the Forerunner 24 9:00 am Orthros of the Protomartyr Thekla 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the Protomartyr Thekla 25 4:30 pm Greek School 5:30 pm Greek Dance Practice 26 27 28 8:30 am Morning Bible Study 9:00 am Orthros of St. John the Evangelist 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. John the Evangelist 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education Calendar of events 15 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 2:00 pm Philoptochos Pot- Luck & Open House Meeting 2:00 p.m. 16 17 18 4:30 pm Greek School 5:30 pm Greek Dance Practice 19 21 8 Family Picnic 9 Men's Group Monthly Meeting Meeting 7:00 pm Parish Council 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 8:00 pm Painting Day 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 10 11 Patriot Day 5:30 pm Philoptochos Making Koulourakia 6:30 pm GOYA 12 8:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 13 6:00 pm Esperinos of the Elevation of the Holy Cross 14 9:00 am Orthros of the Elevation of the Holy Cross 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the Elevation of the Holy Cross 1 The Ladeas- 2 Labor Day Conyers baptism 6:00 am Orthros of St. 7:00 am Agiasmos Service Mamas 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 7:00 am Divine Liturgy of 10:00 am Divine Liturgy St. Mamas 3 7:00 pm Clergy Laity Meeting 4 9:00 am Orthros of Moses the Godseer 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of Moses the Godseer 6:00 pm Youth & Family NIGHT 5 8:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 6 7 6:00 pm Baptismal Seminar 9:00 am Philoptochos rolling dolmades and - By appointment making tyropitakia 6:00 pm Esperinos of the Nativity of the Thetokos Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Holy Trinity GOC September2013

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