Holy Transfiguration Church, Anchorage, AK PUBLISH DATE: April 12, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 12:1-18
Palm Sunday

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from ...Read Full Text >

Palm Sunday
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Basil the Confessor, Bishop of Parios
April 12 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, You raised up Lazarus from the dead before Your Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to You, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
As by baptism we were buried with You, O Christ our God, so by Thy Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising You, we cry: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Kontakion
SITTING ON YOUR THRONE IN HEAVEN,CARRIED ON A FOAL ON EARTH, O CHRIST GOD, ACCEPT THE PRAISE OF ANGELS AND THE SONGS OF CHILDREN WHO SING: BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES TO RECALL ADAM!
But observe the wisdom of the Evangelist, how he is not ashamed to parade their former ignorance. That it was  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century


Besides, they could not at once have taken in the knowledge of the Kingdom of which He spake; for another  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century

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

 
Budget info for 2009
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 14 weeks brought in an income of approx. $43,416; a $16 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 the ...Read Full Text >
BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD
Today our Lord enters Jerusalem, seated on a young donkey. Let us proclaim in our own hearts, "Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!" Let us pray, too, that we be granted the grace of steady hearts, unwavering in faith. Many who lauded Him on Palm Sunday were quick to ...Read Full Text >

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Richard Hiatt and Zachary Farley were received as members of the Orthodox Church yesterday, Lazarus Saturday. We sincerely welcome them as part of this parish community and thank God for sending them our way. Their sponsors are Greg Lotakis and Craig Baxter. God grant you all many years!

POT-LUCK LUNCH TODAY
Thank you to everyone who brought something to share at this afternoon`s Palm Sunday pot-luck luncheon. Special thanks to Cedars for the fresh palms and to Mary Pennino for decorating. A team of helpers of all ages, led by Salwa, were able to fold all the palm crosses for blessing and distribution to the ...Read Full Text >

REHEARSAL FOR LAMENTATIONS SERVICE TODAY
after the Divine Liturgy. The rehearsal will last less than an hour. You do not have to be part of the chanting team to participate in this rehearsal. The Lamentations will alternate between English and Greek, as is our custom. Look for Lynne Lucher after coffee hour.

DECORATING ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
Volunteers are needed to drape the church for Holy Week. This can be done after coffee hour today. If you can stay and help with this project, it would be greatly appreciated.

After the Lamentations service of Good Friday night, the church is redecorated in RED & WHITE, the colors of Holy Pascha in ...Read Full Text >

HOLY WEEK GETS UNDERWAY THIS EVENING
The events of the Passion Week begin with the Sunday evening service, please consult the Holy Week schedule for details.

The events of Holy Week are marvelously revealed to us in the evening and morning services throughout Holy Week; attendance is often sparse early in the week which is sad, because ...Read Full Text >

FRAN`S MOTHER IN HOSPICE
Fran`s mother, Bernice, has been placed in hospice care; Fran has gone to be with her...she asks that the community pray for her family at this time. Thank you.

MEMORY ETERNAL!
John Galanopoulos’ oldest son, Apostolos, also known as “Toli,” passed from this life last Saturday night, April 4. Toli was an Orthodox Christian, living in Oregon. May his memory be eternal! Cards of condolence can be sent to: Sharon Galanopoulos, 7511 Bravo Circle, Anchorage, AK 99507.


HOLY WEEK/PASCHAL SERVICES
PALM SUNDAY: 6:30PM
HOLY MONDAY: 6:30PM
HOLY TUESDAY: 6:30PM
HOLY WEDNESDAY: 6:30PM Holy Unction service
HOLY THURSDAY: 9AM Divine Liturgy (the commemoration of the Institution of the Mystical Supper and our Lord’s betrayal); 6:30PM Passion Gospel readings, the nailing of our Lord to the ...Read Full Text >

ORTHO THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"Sing hymns to Him, O earth-born; praise the One Who suffered and died for you. And when - in a short time - you behold Him living, receive Him in your hearts; for Christ is going to be resurrected from the tomb, and He will make you new, O man! Make ready for Him with a pure heart, in order that your King ...Read Full Text >

HOLY WEEK BOOKS
Service books that follow the services of Holy Week can be purchased in the bookstore. We sometimes have extra copies that we make available at the candle stand for use during Holy Week; after use, most people opt to buy their own copy. Get one while they last--in the bookstore today!

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES DURING HOLY WEEK
6:45PM Holy Thursday: Juniors & older invited to view short film on our Lord’s Crucifixion

6-6:30PM Holy Friday: Paschal candle decoration, all ages welcome

11PM Holy Saturday: short film on our Lord’s Resurrection / pick-up Paschal candles

DECORATING THE TOMB OF CHRIST
Anyone interested in helping with the decoration of the kouvouklion (funeral bier) that will hold the epitaphios (an icon of Christ`s burial embroidered on cloth) are encouraged to participate. The decorating will take place Friday April 17th beginning at 10:00am. This is a very special tradition to ...Read Full Text >

ENACTMENT: 3 HOLY YOUTHS IN THE FURNACE
Holy Saturday`s orthros service will feature an enactment of the 3 Holy Youths in the Furnace, honoring the Old Testament account in the Book of Daniel. (This enactment is provided for in the church typicon for the day.) Please plan to be present for this joyous and triumphant service preceding the Divine ...Read Full Text >

PASCHAL AFTERGLOW BUFFET
As in past years, please bring a festive offering for the buffet table after the Divine Liturgy of Pascha to be enjoyed in the wee hours of Sunday morning. There will be red eggs in abundance; please bring your favorite non-fasting food to celebrate the joyous event of our Lord’s Holy Resurrection. If you ...Read Full Text >

IN OUR BOOKSTORE
Packages of egg dye from Greece: $2/each

Icons make great Paschal gifts--check out our newest icons: Holy Myrrhbearers; Vladimir Mother of God (Tenderness); Wedding at Cana; Christ Blessing the Children; Resurrection of Christ.

Kalo Pascha! Kali Anastasi! Pres. Candace

~~RESURRECTION COOKIES RECIPE~~
See "Customized Section" of on-line bulletin.

FINANCIAL BASICS FOR OUR PARISH, Week 14
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 14 weeks brought in an income of approx. $43,416; a $16 surplus which is a blessing for which we thank God! Many have increased their ...Read Full Text >

APRIL NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED
Read here: http://www.transfiguration.ak.goarch.org/Newsletter.pdf

AUTO DONATIONS
Donated monies for a new church vehicle are now at $3,020. It's a good start...thank you to everyone who gave at the Greek Independence Day celebration!

HOPING TO RAISE ENOUGH TO REPLACE THE BOILER
So far $1500 has been pledged for the replacement, approximately $2500 may be needed. The boiler in the church building needed repair near the end of the winter season and we were very fortunate that no pipes froze and broke in the building. Our plumber, Bruce Mills of Best Plumbing, has advised that we ...Read Full Text >

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR FACEBOOK AND iGooogle
The Department of Internet Ministries has launched an enhancement to its Online Chapel service that will now provide Facebook and iGoogle users access to the daily Bible readings and lives of the saints directly from their customized home pages. Visit the Online Chapel at http://www.goarch.org/chapel for ...Read Full Text >

THANK YOU CORNER
Thanks to a number of folks, we had a spiritually profitable Lazarus Saturday. By the grace of God, our young people were exposed more intimately with the Passion of our Lord through the leadership of Fr. Leo, Craig and Greg working as a team to provide a mini-afternoon retreat.

We also held to the ...Read Full Text >

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 >

APRIL USHER SCHEDULE
12 Salwa & Emmanuel; 19 Dialekti & Pam; 26 Lynne & Mary


RESURRECTION COOKIES! You could put them in the oven before you go to the vigil and eat them after you get home…

This is a great tradition to start with the family. Read from the Scriptures as you spend time together baking cookies. Each step of the recipe parallels a truth from the quoted Scriptures.

Ingredients:
1 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 cup white sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300°F

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3

Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink.
Read John 19:28-30

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Transfiguration Church Bulletins
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
Publish Date:March 29, 2009
Publish Date:March 22, 2009
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
 
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