Holy Transfiguration Church, Anchorage, AK PUBLISH DATE: May 31, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, 28-36

IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 17:1-13
Fathers of the 1st Council

At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify ...Read Full Text >

Fathers of the 1st Council
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Hermias the Martyr at Comana
May 31 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulchre was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You.

Apolytikion for 6th Thursday after Pascha/Ascension
You have ascended in glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Your disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit; and they were assured by the blessing that You are the Son of God and Redeemer of the world.

Apolytikion for Fathers of the 1st Council
Most glorified are You, O Christ our God, Who has established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them guided us all to the true Faith. O most merciful One, glory be to You.

Kontakion
When You had fulfilled Your dispensation for our sakes, uniting things on earth with the Heavens, You ascended in glory, O Christ our God, departing not hence, but remaining insep’rable from us and crying unto them that love You: I am with you, and no one can be against you.
For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus. For He still pleads even now as  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Theologian, 4th Theological Oration, 4th Century


... for He continues to wear the Body which He assumed, until He make me God by the power of His Incarnation;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Theologian, 4th Theological Oration, 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
Things are moving along for the start of our new church building. We can expect to have our plans finished by mid-June.

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 (May 30) we have a deficit of $9,300 and we are just at the start of the more “lean” months of summer. Truly, we are thankful for ...Read Full Text >
YOUTH GARAGE SALE WAS A BIG SUCCESS
Thank you to all who donated items and spent time working the sale.

Philoptochos Summer Fundraiser:
A No-Bake Cookie Sale, now through June 14. How does it work? (1) Decide what it would cost you to bake a dozen cookies. For example, cookie dough pre-made from the store = $3.95; time invested @ $8/hr, including going to the store = $12.00; total investment for the dozen cookies = $15.95. (2) Donate the ...Read Full Text >

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!

FR. THEODORE DORRANCE TO VISIT NEXT WEEK
Fr. Theodore, NW Vicar, will be visiting our parish Tuesday through early Friday. If anyone would like to have Fr. Theodore and Fr. Leo pay you a visit sometime next Thursday, just inform Fr. Leo, 720-1957. If anyone would like to go fishing with Fr. Theodore next Wednesday, call Fr. Leo. Fr. Theodore will ...Read Full Text >

FINANCIAL BASICS FOR OUR PARISH, Week 21
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. These 21 weeks have brought in an income of approx. $55,800; a $9,300 deficit. Many have increased their giving and some new stewards have made an ...Read Full Text >

WEEKLY SERVICES
Wednesday evenings 5:30PM Bible Study; 6:30PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos; every last Tuesday of the month: 6:30PM Akathist to the Mother of God, Healer of Cancer; Saturday evenings 5:30PM Great Vespers; Sunday mornings 9:15AM Orthros, 10:30AM Divine Liturgy. Any services apart from this schedule are noted ...Read Full Text >

The St. Alexis Garden and Plant Sale
will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at 5801 Arctic Blvd. in Anchorage. The sale features a wide variety of plants -- perennials, native plants, rock garden plants, annuals, vegetables, berries, herbs, roses, trees, hanging baskets -- along with food and garden-related items. Look for ...Read Full Text >

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 was sent to members this week. If you did not ...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 >
OCMC Dedicates New Building in Honor of Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios

May 25, 2009
The new Orthodox Christian Mission Center’s Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios Missionary Training and Administration Building was dedicated during the two-day festivities of May 20-21. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Presents Award to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

May 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – Archbishop Demetrios of America presented a special award to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton during a small ceremony yesterday at the State Department. ...Read Full Text >

"The Other Holy Land" to be Rebroadcast on Hallmark Channel June 7, 2009

May 19, 2009
“The Other Holy Land” will be rebroadcast on the Hallmark Channel, Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 7 - 8 am EDT and PDT; and 6 am CDT.  ...Read Full Text >

Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios May 21 — May 31, 2009

May 19, 2009
Thurs. May 21, 2009 Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Celebration of the new “Archbishop Anastasios & Archbishop Demetrios Missionary Training and Administration Building” of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) St. Augustine, Fla. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Transfiguration Church Bulletins
Publish Date:May 24, 2009
Publish Date:May 17, 2009
Publish Date:May 10, 2009
Publish Date:May 3, 2009
Publish Date:April 26, 2009
Publish Date:April 12, 2009
 
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