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 Saints and Feasts: Sunday before Holy Cross Sunday, September 8, 2013 The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary Sophronios, Bishop of Iberia Today: Church Picnic at Chris Larsen Park Prosforo offered by: English Epistle Reader: John Vlahoulis Greek Epistle Reader: Pete Bovis Coffee Hour Sponsored by: No Coffee Hour
Hymns of the Day Because this Sunday is also a Major Feast, several Liturgical Elements are different. Please See the following pages. Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 2 nd Tone Though the tomb was sealed by a stone and soldiers guarded Your pure body, You arose, O Savior, on the third day, giving life to the world. Therefore, O Giver of life, the heavenly powers praise You: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ, glory to Your kingdom, glory to Your plan of redemption, O only loving God. Απολυτίκιον Αναστάσιμον Ήχος β Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι. Apolytikion of the Theotokos 4th Tone Your birth, O Theotokos, brought joy to the whole world, for from you dawned the sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Freeing us from the curse, He gave us His blessings. Abolishing death, He granted us eternal life. Ἀπολυτίκιον τῆς Θεοτόκου-Ἦχος δ Η γέννησίς σου Θεοτόκε, χαράν εμήνυσε πάση τή οικουμένη, εκ σού γάρ ανέτειλεν ο ήλιος τής δικαιοσύνης, Χριστός ο Θεός ημών, καί λύσας τήν κατάραν, έδωκε τήν ευλογίαν, καί καταργήσας τόν θάνατον, εδωρήσατο ημίν ζωήν τήν αιώνιον. 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 -4 th Tone Joachim and Anna from the scorn of childlessness, and Adam and Eve from death s corruption, were freed O must pure one, by your holy nativity. This is the feast now celebrated by your people, having been redeemed from their errors, by crying out to you: The barren one bears the Theotokos, and our life s nourisher. Κοντάκιον - Ἦχος δ' Ιωακείμ καί Άννα όνειδισμού ατεκνίας, καί Αδάμ καί Εύα, εκ τής φθοράς τού θανάτου, ηλευθερώθησαν, Άχραντε, εν τή αγία γεννήσει σου, αυτήν εορτάζει καί ο λαός σου, ενοχής τών πταισμάτων, λυτρωθείς εν τώ κράζειν σοι, Η στείρα τίκτει τήν Θεοτόκον, καί τροφόν τής ζωής ημών.
The First Antiphon 2 nd Tone Psalm 131. 1,6, Psalm 86.3 Verse 1: O Lord, remember David and all his meekness. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. Verse 2: Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; we found it in the plains of the woods. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. Verse 3: Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. Ἀντίφωνον Α' Ἦχος β' Ψαλμός 131.1, 6; Ψαλμός 86.3 Στίχος α'. Μνήσθητι Κύριε τοῦ Δαυῒδ καὶ πάσης τῆς πραότητος αὐτοῦ. Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡμᾶς. Στίχος β'. Ἰδοὺ ἠκούσαμεν αὐτὴν ἐν Ἐφραθᾷ, εὕρομεν αὐτὴν ἐν τοῖς πεδίοις τοῦ δρυμοῦ. Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡμᾶς. Στίχος γ'. Δεδοξασμένα ἐλαλήθη περὶ σοῦ ἡ πόλις τοῦ Θεοῦ. Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡμᾶς. The Second Antiphon 2 nd Tone Psalm 131. 11, 17 Verse 1: The Lord has sworn in truth unto David; and He will not turn from it. Save us, O Son of God,... Verse 2: Of the fruit of your body will I set upon your throne. Save us, O Son of God, Verse 3: There will I make the horn of David to bud; I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed Save us, O Son of God,... The Third Antiphon 4 th Tone 131.14 Verse: Here will I dwell, for I have desired it. At the Especially Instead of It is truly. or In you O Full of Grace... Plagal of the 4 th Tone Verily, virginity, O Theotokos, is impossible for a mother, as birth-giving is impossible for virgins. Yet in you has the dispensation of both been accomplished. Wherefore, all we families of the earth ceaselessly bless you. Ἀντίφωνον Β' Ἦχος β' Ψαλμός 131. 11,17 Στίχος α'. Ὤμοσε Κύριος τῷ Δαυῒδ ἀλήθειαν καὶ οὐ μὴ ἀθετήσει αὐτήν. Σῶσον ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ,... Στίχος β'. Ἐκ καρποῦ τῆς κοιλίας σου θήσομαι ἐπὶ τοῦ θρόνου σου. Σῶσον ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ,... Στίχος γ'. Ἐκεῖ ἐξανατελῶ κέρας τῷ Δαυΐδ, ἡτοίμασα λύχνον τῷ Χριστῷ Σῶσον ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ,.... Ἀντίφωνον Γ' Ἦχος δ ' Ψαλμός 131.14 Στίχος. Ὧδε κατοικήσω, ὅτι ᾑρετισάμην αὐτήν. Εἰς το Ἐξαιρέτως Ἀντί Ἄξιον ἐστιν... ἡ Ἐπί σοί χαίρει Ἦχος πλ. δ' Ἀλλότριον τῶν μητέρων ἡ παρθενία, καὶ ξένον ταῖς παρθένοις ἡ παιδοποιΐα ἐπὶ σοὶ Θεοτόκε ἀμφότερα ὠκονομήθη. Διὸ σε πᾶσαι αἱ φυλαὶ τῆς γῆς, ἀπαύστως μακαρίζομεν The Communion Hymn I will drink from the cup of salvation, and I will call on the name of the Lord. Alleluiah Κοινωνικὸν Ποτήριον σωτηρίου λήψομαι, καὶ τὸ ὄνομα Κυρίου ἐπικαλέσομαι. Ἀλληλούϊα.
THE EPSISTLE / Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18 Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2. Psalm 27.9,1 O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and not only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18 Προκείμενον. Ἦχος πλ β. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1 Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.
THE HOLY GOSPEL / ΤΟ ΘΕΙΟΝ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ The Gospel of John 3:13-17 The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3.13-17 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.
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
Calling all Dolmades and Tyropitakis Makers! Saturday September 7 th 9:00 a.m. We need all able bodied people to assist in Making Dolmades and Tyropitakia for Clergy Laity! Calling all Koulourakia Bakers! Wednesday, September 11 th 5:30 p.m. We need all able bodied people to assist in Baking Koulourakia for Clergy Laity! 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 need a Greek School Teacher/Coordinator! If you speak and write the language well enough to pass this gift onto the children of our parish, your Church is calling on you to volunteer your unique Talent. Please talk to Father if you are interested! Ευχαριστούμεν! We also need Donors for Decorations for the Grand Banquet! Whatever Monetary Donation you can give will be greatly appreciated!
Monday September 9 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting Upcoming Parish Events Tuesday September 10 7:00 pm Choir Meeting Wednesday September 11 5:30 pm Koulourakia Baking in the Kitchen 6:00 pm GOYA Thursday September 12 6:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education Friday September 13 6:00 pm Esperinos of the Elevation of the Holy Cross Saturday September 14 9:00 am Orthros of the Elevation of the Holy Cross 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
Calendar of events Holy Trinity GOC September2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 The Ladeas-Conyers 2 Labor Day 3 baptism 9:00 am Orthros of St. Mamas 7:00 pm Clergy Laity Meeting 7:00 am Agiasmos Service 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. 9:00 am Sunday Orthros Mamas 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 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 6 6:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Baptismal Seminar - By 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service appointment 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 7 9:00 am Philoptochos rolling dolmades and making tyropitakia 6:00 pm Esperinos of the Nativity of the Thetokos 8 Family Picnic Men's Group Monthly Meeting 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 9 10 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm Choir Meeting 11 Patriot Day 5:30 pm Philoptochos Making Koulourakia 6:00 pm GOYA 12 13 14 6:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Esperinos of the Elevation of the Holy Cross of the Holy Cross 9:00 am Orthros of the Elevation 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the Education Elevation of the Holy Cross 15 16 17 18 19 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 2:00 pm Philoptochos Pot-Luck & Open House Meeting 2:00 p.m. 6:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 20 21 9:00 am Orthros of St. Eustathios and His Companions 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Eustathios and His Companions 22 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 23 24 9:00 am Orthros of the Conception of the Forerunner martyr Thekla 9:00 am Orthros of the Proto- 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the Conception of the Protomartyr Thekla Forerunner 25 26 27 28 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 29 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 30
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