Holy Transfiguration Church, Anchorage, AK PUBLISH DATE: May 10, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42

IN THOSE DAYS, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 5:1-15
Sunday of the Paralytic

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Paralytic
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Simon the Zealot & Apostle
May 10 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let all things above in heav'n rejoice, and let all things below on earth be glad. With all the might and strength of His arm an eternal deed the Lord did perform. Beneath His feet He has trampled down death by death, and first born of the dead has He become. From the womb of Hades has He delivered us, and to all the world has granted His great redeeming mercy.

Apolytikion of the Church
Troparion of our Church: Tone 7
Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Thy disciples Thy glory as each one could endure. Shine forth Thou on us, who are sinners all, Thy light ever-unending, through the prayers of the Theotokos. Light-bestower, glory be to Thee.

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
Though You descended into the grave, O Immortal One, yet You destroyed the power of Hades, and arose as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Your Apostles, O You Who grants resurrection to the fallen.
In that case [Matt 9:2] there was remission of sins, (for He said, "Thy sins be forgiven thee,") but in this,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 37 on John 1, 4th Century


Great is the profit of the divine Scriptures, and all-sufficient is the aid which comes from them ... For the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 37 on John 5, 4th Century


For where tears are-- or rather, where miracles are, there tears ought not to be; not where such a mystery is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on Acts 9, 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

 
Update
Fr. Leo
Χριστός Ανέστη!

Things are moving along for the start of our new church building. The Design Committee will meet with our architect this coming Tuesday. We will keep you posted.

I regret to report that the “summer slack” has kicked in early this year. Up until recently, we have enjoyed a stewardship surplus, but as of last evening ...Read Full Text >
May 5, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America
May, 2009

Since our 39th Clergy-Laity Congress last summer, we have been consistently and methodically devoting a series of reflections to analyzing various elements of its theme: “Gather My People to My Home.” In past reflections, we have explored whom we precisely mean when we ...Read Full Text >
TODAY`S COFFEE HOUR
is hosted by Tim & Kathie Harvey. Many thanks and Happy Mother's Day to all!!

JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TO RESUME THIS FALL
God willing, our Junior class will resume in the fall; we have concluded for this academic year. Students are encouraged to learn the Nicene Creed by heart. Presvytera will listen to recitations at any time and students who memorize the Creed will be awarded a prize.

A VERY NICE GIFT FOR MOM
Our bookstore has an assortment of beautiful icons, a number featuring Panagia, the Mother of all Christians, embracing her Child, the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ. An icon makes a lasting gift and can be venerated by mom and all the family for years to come. Stop by our bookstore and see if there ...Read Full Text >

CELTIC DANCE FEIS THIS AFTERNOON
Northern Lights Celtic Dancers are having their end of year class feis at the Snow Goose Restaurant theatre this afternoon. The dance competition is open to the public.

GROUNDS CLEAN-UP THIS SATURDAY
Please make a note on your calendar to set aside a bit of time to come and help clean the church grounds this Saturday, May 16. We`ll begin working at 10AM. Please join us--many hands make light work...

OUR FOOD PANTRY COULD USE A BOOST
The food pantry maintained by St. Irene Philoptochos could use more items on its shelves. Please keep this in mind when you are grocery shopping. A few things from a number of parishioners make a real difference in our offerings to those who are have needs and come to us for assistance. Thank you!

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
The St. Irene Philoptochos Board Election is on the horizon. We will hold a Philoptochos General Meeting on Sunday, June 14 after coffee hour. The main item on the agenda will be election of officers. More information about the meeting and Board nominations will be sent to members this week.

FINANCIAL BASICS FOR OUR PARISH, Week 18
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 18 weeks brought in an income of approx. $50,000; a $5,600 deficit. Many have increased their giving and some new stewards have made an ...Read Full Text >

NEW IN THE BOOKSTORE
A new assortment of icon bracelets! Wooden large panel icon bracelets at $7.95 each; smaller panel bracelets featuring hematite beads in two styles--Eastern Orthodox Saints and Orthodox Crosses, $2.95 each. Saints featured are: St. Mary of Egypt, St. Demetrios, Mother of God (tenderness), Christ ...Read Full Text >

BUILDING PROJECT NEWS
We have exciting news regarding our church building project.

The building committee after several meetings and discussions with the architect Pat Krochina unamiously voted to proceed with the completion of the final design and apply for the building permits.

The building committee decided to ...Read Full Text >

WE NEED GARAGE SALE DONATIONS
We are planning a garage sale for the end of May and need your help.

This sale will raise money to offset the costs of getting those attending the Kodiak Pilgrimage to Spruce Island.

At present we are thinking of organizing the sale for the weekend of May 29-31. This may slip into early ...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
Many thanks to Tim, Kathie, Diane Provost, Dr. Alex, Brian, Lynn and Pres. who worked on the newsletter folding project and had everything ready to go last Sunday afternoon.

Big thanks to Nina S. who spent time sweeping gravel from the parking lot this past week.

Who should receive a ...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 >

USHER SCHEDULE
Today: Emmanuel & Lynne


Archbishop Demetrios Makes Official Visit to Headquarters of ROCOR

May 6, 2009
Yesterday, May 5, 2009, Archbishop Demetrios of America, responding to a formal invitation, made an official visit to the Headquarters of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), the first such visit of a Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in more than 40 years. ...Read Full Text >

Communique of the Holy Eparchial Synod

May 1, 2009
The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Holy Archdiocese of America convened for its regular Spring Session in the Synodal Room of the Holy Archdiocese in New York on April 29 and 30 under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America.  ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Transfiguration Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:April 26, 2009
Publish Date:April 12, 2009
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
Publish Date:March 29, 2009
Publish Date:March 22, 2009
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
 
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