Holy Transfiguration Church, Anchorage, AK PUBLISH DATE: March 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Cross
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Basil the Holy Martyr of Ancyra
March 22 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον, ηνέωξας τώ Ληστή τόν Παράδεισον, τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες, καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας, ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.

Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα.

Apolytikion of the Church
Troparion of our Church: Tone 7
Μετεμορφώθης ἐν τῷ ὄρει Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, δείξας τοῖς Μαθηταῖς σου τὴν δόξαν σου, καθὼς ἠδύναντο. Λάμψον καὶ ἡμῖν τοῖς ἁμαρτωλοῖς, τὸ φῶς σου τὸ ἀΐδιον, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, φωτοδότα δόξα σοι.

Troparion of St. Herman: Tone 4
O Blessed Father Herman of Alaska, North Star of Christ's Holy Church, the light of your holy life and great deeds, guides those who follow the Orthodox way. Together we lift high the Holy Cross you planted firmly in America. Let all behold and glorify Jesus Christ, singing His Holy Resurrection.


Kontakion
Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν, εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοὶ ἡ Πόλις σου, Θεοτόκε, ἀλλ' ὦς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων μὲ κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον ἵνα κράζω σοί, Χαῖρε, Νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.
And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.'  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


Nay, the nature of the thing is alone sufficient to attract you." ... For thou oughtest not, O Peter, because thou  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


"... For although it be in my power, as Son of God, to hinder thee from having any trial at all of those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Bede the Venerable, Unknown, 8th century


To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century


When, on this day, we look at the precious Cross of Christ, in faith let us adore it, let us rejoice, and embrace  ...Read Full Text >
-Orthros for the Adoration of the Holy Cross

Nothing comes without effort. The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Theophan the Recluse 19th Century


If you would be victorious, taste the suffering of Christ in your person, that you may be chosen to taste His  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac the Syrian, The Orthodox Way: Revised Edition, SVS Press, p. 129

Vespers
Saturday 5:30 PM

Matins
Sundays 9:15 AM

Liturgy
Sundays 10:30 AM

Bible Study
Wednesday 5:30: Bible Study & Paraklesis
Video Lecture Series: What We Believe
Video Lecture Series: Inner Life of the Church
Video Lecture Series: Popular Church History
Available from Fr. Leo in person or by mail

Parish Information
Holy Transfiguration Church
2800 O'Malley Road
Anchorage, AK 99507

Phone: (907) 344-0190
Fax: (907) 344-9909
Website: www.transfiguration.ak.goarch.org
Email: HolyTransfigurationAnc@mail.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Leo Schefe
Email: frLeoSchefe@mail.goarch.org

Other Parish Info
Current Newsletter
http://tcgalaska.com/htgoc/Newsletter.pdf
Greek Festival Info: www.greekak.com

 
2009 Budget Info
Our parish is committed to a stewardship program in lieu of the annual Greek festival to keep ourselves up and running. The target figure for each week is $3,100. The first eleven weeks brought in an income of approx. $37,000; a $2,800 surplus which is a blessing for which we thank God! Many have increased their giving and some new stewards have made an offering. This is very encouraging. May the Lord help and save all ...Read Full Text >
TODAY: SUNDAY OF THE HOLY CROSS
We have reached the mid-point of Great Lent. Today the Holy Cross is adorned with flowers and fresh basil and brought to the fore as a reminder of our source of consolation as we look up in faith to our Christ and the forgiveness of sins His death and Resurrection has provided us all. Sincere thanks to the ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL PRAYERS TODAY
Forty day prayers will be offered in memory of Nina Markossian's beloved cousin, Lynn Krumm, who passed from this life on Feb. 10. May God grant that Lynn`s memory be eternal!

TODAY`S COFFEE HOUR
Today`s coffee hour is graciously offered by Nina in her cousin Lynn`s memory and includes delicious Lenten offerings prepared by Nina, Marie and Ankine. Sincere thanks to the family; may God`s comfort be multiplied to Nina and her family at this time.

THIS AFTERNOON: GENERAL MTG & GLENDI
The Spring General Meeting of the parish will be conducted at Evangelo's Restaurant in Wasilla beginning at 2PM today; cocktails and appetizers will be served.

Following the meeting at 3:30PM,a celebration of Greek Independence Day will get underway with dinner, dancing, singing, desserts & ...Read Full Text >

FEAST OF THE HOLY ANNUNCIATION THIS WEEK
Keep in mind that Tuesday evening of this week Great Vespers will be prayed in anticipation of the Holy Annunciation Feast on Wednesday AM.

Wednesday is the Feast of the Holy Annunciation; one of the Twelve Major Feasts of the Church. Please make every effort to be here to celebrate the feast. ...Read Full Text >

PAN-ORTHODOX SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Please be aware that some Lenten season services will be held in DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. That is to say, our parish will be involved in some Pan-Orthodox worship services this season. Please mark your calendars as follows:

Tuesday, 3/24, 6:30PM Great Vespers for the Feast of the Holy Annunciation ...Read Full Text >

THIS SATURDAY: PAN-ORTHODOX AKATHIST HERE
St. Irene Philoptochos will sponsor a Pan-Orthodox Akathist to the Mother of God, Healer of Cancer, at 1pm on Saturday, March 28. The service lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes; light refreshments will be served immediately following the service. We offer the Akathist on behalf of those we know who are ...Read Full Text >

REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICES
Wed. 5:30 PM Presanctified Liturgy
Fri. 6:30 PM Akathist Hymn
Sat. 5:30 PM Great Vespers
Sun. 9:10 AM Orthros
Sun. 10:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Changes/additional services noted in the bulletin weekly.


A SPECIAL BLESSING IN PINK
Nanor Saboundjian gave birth to sweet baby Lorie, 7#, 13 oz, on Friday, March 20 at Alaska Regional Hospital. God`s blessings on Steve, Nanor and "big brother" as they embrace with love the newest member of their family. Cards of congratulation may be sent to the Saboundjian Family, 5800 Tudor Road, ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
As of Sunday, March 15, we have 42 pledged stewards who have pledged $82,093. Glory to God for His mercy to date!

FINANCIAL BASICS FOR OUR PARISH, WEEK 11
Our parish is committed to a stewardship program in lieu of the annual Greek festival to keep ourselves up and running. The target figure for each week is $3,100. The first eleven weeks brought in an income of approx. $37,000; a $2,800 surplus which is a blessing for which we thank God! Many have increased ...Read Full Text >

ADDITIONS TO BOOKSTORE OFFERINGS
New this week: From Gallery Byzantium~
Antique pewter finish “Lion of Judah” candle holder with ˝ candle cup size, a Byzantine design from the 10th-11th century - $29.95; Antique gold finish “Fish” candle holder with ˝ candle cup size, a Byzantine design from the 4th century AD - $34.95

BOTH ...Read Full Text >

HOLIDAY SAVINGS FROM YOUR BOOKSTORE
Buy one children`s book and get 1/2 off a second children`s book of equal or lesser value--thru the end of March. Perfect opportunity to give a dear child, Godchild or grandchild some neat reading this season--kids can use some encouragement during Great Lent, too!

ALMSGIVING OPPORTUNITIES
St. Irene has displayed its yearly Lenten giving "envelope" board in the fellowship hall. This is a great way to easily give alms during Great Lent for whatever ministry is particularly close to your heart. St. Irene will take the responsibility of making sure your gift gets to its designated destination. ...Read Full Text >

TANGIBLE LOVE & CONCERN FOR OTHERS
Would you consider making a health kit for a disaster victim? Health kits are distributed worldwide through IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) in conjunction with Church World Service. Samples of kits are in the fellowship hall.

Please place the following in a one gallon zip lock ...Read Full Text >

FASTING RECIPES WEB PAGE
Helpful info here: http://www.stlukeorthodox.com/html/cookbook.cfm

ON THE HORIZON: LAZARUS SATURDAY
Mark your calendars for our annual Lazarus Saturday parish gathering, April 11. Orthros for Lazarus Saturday will begin at 9am, with Liturgy starting at about 10am. After Liturgy Philoptochos will sponsor our traditional church cleaning and decorating in preparation for Pascha. There will be a Youth ...Read Full Text >

CHURCH`S BOILER NEEDS REPLACING
So far $1500 has been pledged for the replacement. Our boiler recently needed to be repaired after it failed, and we were very fortunate that no pipes froze and broke in the building. We have been informed that we will need to replace the boiler before next season, lest we encounter a more serious problem.  ...Read Full Text >

THANK YOU CORNER
Who should receive a note of thanks? Please send info to Pres. for inclusion in the bulletin: doxa@clearwire.net (include a request for a "read" receipt under the options tab before sending to make sure she has received your message--thx!)

PLANNING A PILGRIMAGE
HTGOC Community - I am excited to communicate with you all that the Youth Group will be organizing a pilgrimage to Kodiak Island and Spruce Island this summer. Although the focus for the organized trip will be to provide events for our Junior High to Young Adult age groups we want to make sure that the ...Read Full Text >

MARCH USHER SCHEDULE
March 22 Emmanuel & Dialekti; March 29 Pam & Mary
Previous Holy Transfiguration Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
Publish Date:February 22, 2009
Publish Date:February 15, 2009
Publish Date:February 8, 2009
Publish Date:February 1, 2009
Publish Date:January 25, 2009
 
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