THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT — Veneration of the Cross. Martyr
Nikon and 199 disciples with him in Sicily (251). Venerable Nikon,
Abbot of the Kiev Caves (1088). Martyrs Philetas the Senator, his
wife Lydia, their sons Macedon and Theoprepius, Chronides the
Notary, and Amphilochius the Captain, in Illyria (117-138).
Righteous Basil of Mangazea in Siberia (1600). Monk Martyr Luke
of St. Anne’s Skete (1802).
Hebrews 4:14 – 5:6
Tone 6
Mark 8:34-9:1
SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 23……………….9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am 3rd and 6th Hours
10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
4:00 pm Deanery Vespers – Paramus
Tuesday, March 25……………..Feast of the Annunciation
7:00 pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, March 26………….7:00 pm Presanctified Liturgy
THE VENERATION OF THE CROSS
As we have “crucified the flesh with its passions and desires” during these forty
days of the Fast, the Cross is now placed before us to refresh our souls and
encourage us who may be filled with a sense of bitterness, resentment, or
depression. The Cross teaches us that through pain and suffering we shall see the
fulfillment of our hopes: the heavenly inheritance and eternal glory. It reminds us of
the Passion of our Lord, and encourages us to follow Him in struggle and sacrifice,
being refreshed, assured, and comforted.
As before the arrival of the king, his royal standards, trophies, and emblems of
victory come in procession and then the king himself appears in a triumphant
parade, so does the Feast of the Cross precede the coming of our King, Jesus
Christ. It warns us that He is about to proclaim His victory over death and appear to
us in the glory of the Resurrection. His Cross is His royal scepter, and by venerating
it we are filled with joy, rendering Him glory. Therefore, we become ready to
welcome our King, who triumphs over the powers of darkness.
Troparion of the Cross – Tone 4
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victories to the
Orthodox Christians over their adversaries. And by virtue of Thy Cross, preserve
Thy habitation!
Kontakion of the Cross –Tone 7
Now the flaming sword no longer guards the gates of Paradise; it has been
mysteriously quenched by the wood of the Cross! The sting of death and the victory
of hell have been vanquished; for Thou, O my Savior, hast come and cried to those
in hell: “Enter again into paradise.”
Saturday, March 29…………….Memorial Saturday
5:30 pm Panikhida
6:00 pm Great Vespers
Sunday, March 30………………St. John Climacus
9:30 am 3rd & 6th Hours
10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
4:00 pm Deanery Vespers - Clifton
THANK YOU!
 To all those who provided and served Lenten food for the Seminarians’
meal, for the Deanery Clergy Meeting and for the meal after the Combined
Presanctified Liturgy on Wednesday. Our guests expressed appreciation
for our hospitality and complimented the cooks!
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To those who donated to the appeal for the St. Tikhon’s Seminarians.
Through your generosity, we gave the Seminarians $1,650.00 last week.
GOT PUSSY WILLOWS? Save them to bring to the church for Palm Sunday on
April 13.
REMEMBER THE SPRING RUMMAGE SALE: On May 30-31 Holy Trinity will hold
its Spring Rummage Sale. Set aside your unneeded goods for the sale and plan to
help at the event.
During the few years we live, we must silently and quietly perform good
acts.
+Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain
MEMORY ETERNAL: Reverend Dr. Hugh M. Miller, retired pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church in Dover, NJ, died on January 6, at age 97. He and his parish
hosted the Holy Trinity parish before our church building was built.
DR KYRIACOS MARKIDES TO SPEAK: On March 29, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm,The
Mother of God Church, Princeton, will sponsor a lecture and slide presentation by
Dr. Kyriacos Markides, acclaimed author of The Mountain of Silence, at the Erdman
Center, Princeton Theological Seminary, 20 Library Place, Princeton.
WINE TASTING TICKETS: Tickets are available for the rescheduled date -- Bright
Friday, April 25. See Sandi Masklee to purchase.
CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: Holy Trinity is now on Facebook – it’s
another means of reaching out and communicating. Look for Holy Trinity Orthodox
Church Randolph and “Friend” us!
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
“Offering the Fullness of the Christian Faith”
Orthodox Church in America: Diocese of NY and NJ
PO Box 630, Ironia, NJ 07845: 120 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
Rev. David R. Fox, Rector
(c) 201-841-7590 – fatherdavid@holytrinityrandolph.com
V. Rev. George Hasenecz, Attached – Carol Wetmore, Choir Director
REMEMBER:
 The Capital Campaign – we’re just over 1/3 of the way to our goal.
 The Wish List on the bulletin board
 Approved Council Meeting Minutes are on the bulletin board for review by all
who are interested.
 The Community News weekly email – if you have news to share, please send a
message to Matushka Kerri by Tuesday – matkerri@gmail.com
 Holy Trinity Baking Company – Order deadline is April 6
 The Interfaith Food Pantry basket in the narthex
 Shop-Rite gift cards – they provide 5% to the church for every dollar you spend
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Parish Council
Senior Warden – Suzette Eremin
Treasurer – Niki Barna
Secretary – Carol Wetmore
Eugene Bohensky
George Bohensky
Peter Dardaganis
Junior Warden – William Cullinan
Financial Secretary – John Babiak
Brian Farbanish
Marissa Hedge
Drew Krause
Sandra Masklee
The Martyrs earned paradise with their blood; the Monastics, with their
ascetic life. Now we, my brethren, who beget children, how shall we earn
paradise? With hospitality, by relieving the poor, the blind, the lame, as
Joachim did…Almsgiving, love, and fasting sanctify man, enrich him in both
soul and body, and bring him to a good end; the body and the soul become
holy.
St Cosmas of Aetolia
VENERATION OF THE CROSS
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