10th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 1. Afterfeast of the
Transfiguration. GLORIFICATION OF VENERABLE HERMAN OF
ALASKA, WONDERWORKER OF ALL AMERICA (1970). Apostle
Matthias (ca. 63). Martyr Anthony of Alexandria. Venerable Psoï of Egypt
(4th c.). Martyrs Julian, Marcian, John, James, Alexius, Demetrius, Photius
(Phocas), Peter, Leontius, and Mary, of Constantinople (730).
1 Corinthians 3:9-17
Matthew 14:22-34
The Transfer of the Relics of the Holy Protomartyr Stephen from
Jerusalem to Constantinople took place about the year 428.
After the holy Protomartyr Archdeacon Stephen was stoned by the
Jews, they left his holy body unburied to be devoured by the beasts
and birds. After a day and a night the renowned Jewish teacher of the
Law, Gamaliel sent people to take up the body of the Protomartyr.
Gamaliel buried him on his own property, in his own tomb, not far
from Jerusalem.
When Lord’s secret disciple Nicodemus died, Gamaliel also buried
him near the grave of St Stephen. Afterwards Gamaliel himself, who
had been baptized with his son Abibas, was buried near the grave of
the Protomartyr Stephen and St Nicodemus.
In the year 415 the relics of the saint were uncovered in a miraculous
manner and solemnly transferred to Jerusalem by Bishop John and the
bishops Eutonius of Sebaste and Eleutherius of Jericho. From that
time healings took place from the relics.
Afterwards, during the reign of holy Emperor Theodosius the
Younger (408-450), the relics of the holy Protomartyr Stephen were
transferred from Jerusalem to Constantinople and placed in the
church of the holy deacon Laurence (August 10). When a church
dedicated to the Protomartyr Stephen was built, the relics were
transferred there on August 2. St Stephen’s right hand is preserved in
the Serapionov chamber of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
Source: http://bit.ly/1KEyC3Y
Troparion — Tone 4
Your relics have risen from the depths of the earth, / like a treasury
for the immortal life of all of creation. / The Church, rejoicing in the
grace that she receives from them, / duteously honors you,
Protomartyr Stephen. / Preserve us from error and heresy by your
intercession!
Kontakion — Tone 6
You were the first to be sown on the earth by the Heavenly
Husbandman, O all-praised one. / You were the first to shed your
blood on the earth for Christ, O blessed one. / You were the first to
receive the crown of victory from Him in heaven, / Stephen, first of
the suffering God-crowned martyrs.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, Aug 9..…………………..Third Hour – 9:00 am
General Confession – 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy – 9:30 am
Wednesday, Aug 12………...…..Akathist to the Theotokos – 8:00 am
Parish Council Meeting – 7:00 pm
Friday, Aug 14..………………….Eve of Dormition Feast – 7:00 pm
Vigil & Blessing of Herbs & Flowers
Saturday, Aug 15 ………………..Dormition of the Theotokis – 9:00 am
Blessing of Herbs & Flowers
Sunday, Aug 16..…………………Third Hour – 9:00 am
Sixth Hour – 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy – 9:30 am
Happy August Birthdays to: Samatha Babyack, Martin Burne, Kim
Constantine, Ann Cracovaner, Hurley Fox, Michele Humphries, Joseph
Junda, Jennifer Junda, Dean Lysak, Daniel Nosal, Brenda Prymak, Nicholas
Robinson, Haleigh Ryan, Dawn Smith, Barbara Timpani, William Tutko,
Daniel Walsh, Robert Weger, Nicole Wydner, Robert Holmes.
Happy August Anniversaries to: Mr. and Mrs. Hersonski; Mr. and Mrs.
Katsafouros; Mr. and Mrs. Kietrys; Mr. and Mrs. Kern; Mr. and Mrs.
Krwachuk; Dr. and Mrs. Weger.
Calling all Youth! DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY with Bishop Michel at Great
Adventure on August 20! Any questions, please see Fr. David.
Many Years to Gabriella Louise Olszowy and her family, parents Jonathon
and Lauren, grandparents Jon and Lisa! Gabriella was baptized and
chrismated at Holy Trinity Church on July 19th.
Join the Choir:. Participating in divine worship services as a choir member is
a sacred responsibility. Choir members, as other church musicians, offer their
God-given talents to the faith for a variety of reasons. For most, it is a part of
their stewardship – the giving of their “time and talents.” For others, it is
something that is enjoyed and for still others, it is a social outlet. If you are
interested in joining our parish choir, please see Choir Director Carol
Wetmore.
COFFEE HOUR: Thank you to Miriam and Andy Stachow for generously
hosting coffee hour last Sunday. If you are interested in hosting coffee hour,
please sign up in Founders Hall.
When you pray, look into yourself to see whether your land is void of
passions, that God might place in you the things which you ask of Him.
Otherwise, He will compassionately answer you, ‘Empty yourself of
your inner things, that I may place in you My own things for which you
ask.
+St. Isaac the Syrian
Share what you have, lest you lose what you have. Spend what you
possess on the needs of others in order to keep what you possess.
+St. John Chrysostom
Holy Trinity Parish Council
Bill Cullinan, Senior Warden
Niki Barna, Treasurer
Barbara Babich
Jean Constantine
Andy Stachow
Peter Dardaganis
John Babiak, Junior Warden & Financial Secretary
Carol Wetmore, Secretary
George Bohensky
Sandra Masklee
Carol Tarassoff
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Offering the Fullness of the Christian Faith
Orthodox Church in America
Diocese of New York and New Jersey
PO Box 630, Ironia, NJ 07845: 120 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
www.holytrinityrandolph.com / 973-366-8360
Rev. David R. Fox, Rector
(c) 201-841-7590 – fatherdavid@holytrinityrandolph.com
V. Rev. George Hasenecz, Attached – Carol Wetmore, Choir Director