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 Today: 40 Day Memorial for Gust Segos Saints and Feasts: 6th Sunday of Luke Artemius the Great Martyr of Antioch Gerasimus of Cephalonia Matrona the Righteous of Chios Sunday, October 20, 2013 ABRAHAM S PANTRY: This Week WE ARE ASKING FOR CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES! Please donate! Foods from Abraham s Pantry is distributed to the local Food Pantries to feed the poor. Check the expiration Date!!! Abraham served the best he had. If we would not eat it, why should we expect someone else to risk getting sick? Prosforo offered by: Aphrodite Segos English Epistle Reader: John Vlahoulis Greek Epistle Reader: Pete Bovis Coffee Hour offered by: Aphrodite Segos

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the 4th Tone Hymns of the Day Απολυτίκιον Αναστάσιμον Ήχος πλ. δ' From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee. Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Apolytikion of the Fathers Plagal of the 4th Tone You are greatly glorified, O Christ our God, who established our Fathers as luminaries upon the earth, and through them led us all to the true Faith. O Most compassionate, glory to You. Ἀπολυτίκιον τῶν Πατέρων -Ἦχος πλ. δ' Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ φωστῆρας ἐπὶ γῆς τοὺς Πατέρας ἡμῶν θεμελιώσας, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν πρὸς τὴν ἀληθινὴν πίστιν, πάντας ἡμᾶς ὁδηγήσας πολυεύσπλαγχνε, δόξα σοι. 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 2 nd Tone O Protection of Christians unshamable, mediation to our Holy Maker unwavering. Please reject not, the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. But hasten now 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. Κοντάκιον Ηχος β. Προστασία των Χριστιανών ακαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία προς τον Ποιητήν αμετάθετε, μη παρίδης αμαρτωλών δεήσεων φωνάς. Αλλά πρόφθασον ως αγαθή, εις την βοήθειαν ημών, των πιστώς κραυγαζόντων σοι. Τάχυνον εις πρεσβείαν, και σπεύσον εις ικεσίαν, η προστατεύουσα αεί, Θεοτόκε των τιμώντων σε.

THE EPISTLE / Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4. Psalm 75.11,1 Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God. Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18; 7:1 Προκείμενον. Ἦχος πλ δ. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1 Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν. Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ. Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεός ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ, Ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ.

THE HOLY GOSPEL / ΤΟ ΘΕΙΟΝ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ The Gospel of Luke 8:26-39 At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him. Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 8.26-39 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐλθόντι τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς τὴν χώραν τῶν Γαδαρηνῶν, ἥτις ἐστὶν ἀντίπερα τῆς Γαλιλαίας.ἐξελθόντι δὲ αὐτῷ ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν ὑπήντησεν αὐτῷ ἀνήρ τις ἐκ τῆς πόλεως, ὃς εἶχε δαιμόνια ἐκ χρόνων ἱκανῶν, καὶ ἱμάτιον οὐκ ἐνεδιδύσκετο καὶ ἐν οἰκίᾳ οὐκ ἔμενεν, ἀλλ ἐν τοῖς μνήμασιν.ἰδὼν δὲ τὸν Ιησοῦν καὶ ἀνακράξας προσέπεσεν αὐτῷ καὶ φωνῇ μεγάλῃ εἶπε τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί, Ιησοῦ, υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου; δέομαί σου, μή με βασανίσῃς.παρήγγειλε γὰρ τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ ἐξελθεῖν ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου. πολλοῖς γὰρ χρόνοις συνηρπάκει αὐτόν, καὶ ἐδεσμεῖτο ἁλύσεσι καὶ πέδαις φυλασσόμενος, καὶ διαρρήσσων τὰ δεσμὰ ἠλαύνετο ὑπὸ τοῦ δαίμονος εἰς τὰς ἐρήμους.ἐπηρώτησε δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ Ιησοῦς λέγων τί σοί ἐστιν ὄνομα; ὁ δὲ εἶπε λεγεών ὅτι δαιμόνια πολλὰ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς αὐτόν καὶ παρεκάλει αὐτὸν ἵνα μὴ ἐπιτάξῃ αὐτοῖς εἰς τὴν ἄβυσσον ἀπελθεῖν.ἦν δὲ ἐκεῖ ἀγέλη χοίρων ἱκανῶν βοσκομένων ἐν τῷ ὄρει καὶ παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν ἵνα ἐπιτρέψῃ αὐτοῖς εἰς ἐκείνους εἰσελθεῖν καὶ ἐπέτρεψεν αὐτοῖς.ἐξελθόντα δὲ τὰ δαιμόνια ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου εἰσῆλθον εἰς τοὺς χοίρους, καὶ ὥρμησεν ἡ ἀγέλη κατὰ τοῦ κρημνοῦ εἰς τὴν λίμνην καὶ ἀπεπνίγη.ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ βόσκοντες τὸ γεγενημένον ἔφυγον, καὶ ἀπήγγειλαν εἰς τὴν πόλιν καὶ εἰς τοὺς ἀγρούς.ἐξῆλθον δὲ ἰδεῖν τὸ γεγονός, καὶ ἦλθον πρὸς τὸν Ιησοῦν καὶ εὗρον καθήμενον τὸν ἄνθρωπον, ἀφ οὗ τὰ δαιμόνια ἐξεληλύθει, ἱματισμένον καὶ σωφρονοῦντα παρὰ τοὺς πόδας τοῦ Ιησοῦ, καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν.ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτοῖς οἱ ἰδόντες πῶς ἐσώθη ὁ δαιμονισθείς.καὶ ἠρώτησαν αὐτὸν ἅπαν τὸ πλῆθος τῆς περιχώρου τῶν Γαδαρηνῶν ἀπελθεῖν ἀπ αὐτῶν, ὅτι φόβῳ μεγάλῳ συνείχοντο. αὐτὸς δὲ ἐμβὰς εἰς τὸ πλοῖον ὑπέστρεψεν.ἐδέετο δὲ αὐτοῦ ὁ ἀνήρ, ἀφ οὗ ἐξεληλύθει τὰ δαιμόνια, εἶναι σὺν αὐτῷ ἀπέλυσε δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ Ιησοῦς λέγων ὑπόστρεφε εἰς τὸν οἶκόν σου καὶ διηγοῦ ὅσα ἐποίησέ σοι ὁ Θεός. καὶ ἀπῆλθε καθ ὅλην τὴν πόλιν κηρύσσων ὅσα ἐποίησεν αὐτῷ ὁ Ιησοῦς.

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 (tyically 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

O.P.A. Fall Get Together Spare time to Strike up some fun with O.P.A. (Orthodox Parents Association)! Childcare will be provided at the church. You may drop your child/children off between 6:00-6:15. When: Friday, November 15 th Time: We have reserved lanes to begin at 6:30. Where: Rush Werk Lanes Cost: $3.50 per game, $2.00 shoe rental *RSVP to Shanda Antonopoulos shanda.antonopoulos@ssccardinals.or *There will also be a sign-up sheet in the Church Hall in the basement on Sunday, October 20 th.

GRECIAN DINNER VOLUNTEER TIMES Diplis Making Meat Cutting Diplis Syrup Dipping Baklava Baking Tsourekia Baking Bread Baking Souvlakia Skewering Hall Set-up tables/ chairs Hall & tables decoration Carry-out bread and baklava Sunday, October 27, 2013 Following Coffee Hour Tuesday, October 29, 2013 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013 TBA Tuesday, October 29, 2013 TBA Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Following Liturgy for St. Andrew Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:30 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2013 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2013 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013 In the Morning Saturday, November 2, 2013 12:00 p.m. Kitchen Prep Saturday, November 2, 2013 ALL DAY- Come as your schedule allows

STEWARDSHIP MONTH Stewardship: TIME Last week I compared the Parable of the Sower to the concept of Time. The Good Soil allows the Word of God (The seed) to grow and produce much fruit. How does one make this soil good? One cannot merely toss a seed on the earth and expect it to grow. Even if it does take root, weeds will invariably grow with the seed and choke it as it grows. Therefore, the Soil must be weeded. It must be irrigated. It must raked into loose, moist particles. It must be fed with fertilizer. It must be kept in shade or sunlight at appropriate times. And time is the key. We must dedicate time to the soil so that when the seed (The Word of God) comes, it will grow and produce fruit. How do we tend to the soil of our souls? Again, TIME! You must spend time in the sunlight (the Church). You must spend time in the shade (resting from labor & fellowship). You must spend time eating food (The Sacraments). Time must be spent raking all the earth into smooth soil (Fasting & Good Works). Time must be spent watering our soul (Prayer). Time must be spent weeding all the cares of this world from our soul. All these efforts of time are necessary for the Word of God to take root. How can you dedicate your time? Volunteer! There are many opportunities to help your Church. Join a Ministry! There are many ministries that may speak to your needs. If one doesn t exist, talk to Fr. Dimitri and we can make one! Come to Church! Holy Trinity offers many services throughout the week. But even if you can only come on Sunday, come! Your children learn from your example. You need that sunlight to grow and have energy. Please fill out the Stewardship Data Form & Pledge Card! They are found in the Narthex & Fellowship Hall

Monday October 21 Tuesday October 22 Upcoming Parish Events Wednesday October 23 No Greek School due to Name Day Banquet in Chicago Thursday October 24 No Adult Eduction due to Name Day Banquet in Chicago Metropolitan Iakovos Name Day Banquet in Chicago Friday October 25 6:00 pm Esperinos of St. Demetrios In the event of bad traffic coming back from Chicago the Esperinos Service might be delayed. Saturday October 26 9:00 am Orthros of St. Demetrios 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Demetrios Sunday October 27 Syrian Dinner 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

27 Syrian Dinner 28 PREP WEEK 29 MEAT CUT 9:00 am Sunday Orthros PREP WEEK 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 30 PREP WEEK 4:30 pm Greek School 5:30 pm Greek Dance Practice 31 PREP WEEK 8:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 20 21 22 23 24 Metropolitan Name Day 25 6:00 pm Esperinos of St. Demetrios 26 9:00 am Orthros of St. Demetrios 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Demetrios 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 13 Day Council Group Meeting Philoptochos Monthly Meeting 9:00 am Sunday Orthros Oktoberfest 14 Columbus Men's 7:00 pm Parish Monthly Meeting Adult Education 15 16 5:00 pm BACKPACK PRO- GRAM 6:00 pm GOYA 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Study 17 8:30 am Morning Bible 18 19 9:00 am Orthros of St. Luke the Evangelist 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Luke the Evangelist 9:00 am Spanakopita & Baklava Baking for Grecian Dinner Calendar of events 6 Clergy Laity Conference 9:00 am Sunday Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 7 8 9 Saints & Angels 4:30 pm Greek School 5:30 pm Greek Dance Practice 6:00 pm Youth & Family NIGHT 10 Mercy Medical Center Women's Night Out 8:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 11 12 9:00 am Orthros of Symeon the New Theologian 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Orthros of Symeon the New Theologian 1 Feastday of Musicians 7:00 am Agiasmos Service 9:00 am Orthros of the Holy Protection of the Theotokos & St. Romanos the Melodist 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the Protection of the Theotokos & St. Romanos the Melodist 2 Clergy Laity Conference 9:00 am Orthros of the Martyrs Cyprian and Justina 10:00 am Divine Liturgy of the Martyrs Cyprian and Justina 4:30 pm Greek School 5:30 pm Greek Dance Practice 3 Clergy Laity Conference 8:30 am Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 7:00 pm Blessed Darkness Adult Education 4 Clergy Laity Conference Conference 5 Clergy Laity 6:00 pm Baptismal Seminar - By appointment Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Holy Trinity GOC October 2013

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