Holy Transfiguration Church, Anchorage, AK PUBLISH DATE: July 20, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. James' Universal Letter 5:10-20BRETHREN, take as an example of suffering and patience the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1
5th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, when Jesus came to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs ...Read Full Text >

Elias the Prophet
July 20 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
When the tidings of the resurrection from the glorious angel was proclaimed unto the women disciples and our ancestral sentence also had been abolished to the Apostles with the boasting did they proclaim that death is vanquished ever more and Christ Our God has risen from the dead and granted to the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Elias the Prophet
The incarnate Angel, and the Prophets’ summit and boast, the second forerunner of the coming of Christ our God, Elias, the glorious, from above sent down his grace upon Elisseus; he casts out sickness and also cleanses lepers; and unto all that honor him, he pours forth streams of cures.

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
A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker unwavering, reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin; instead come to us for you are good, your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you. Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time; Theotokos for those who honor you.
Now, should any one say, "And wherefore did Christ fulfill the devils' request, suffering them to depart into the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century


One, to teach them that are delivered from those wicked tyrants, how great the malice of their insidious enemies:  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century


Through the toil of prayer and the anguish of your heart commune with those who are grieved at heart, and the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac of Syria, Unknown, 7th century


But the head of every good endeavor and the guiding force of right actions is perseverance in prayer. By means of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 40.2, in Spiritual Homilies, 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
http://tcgalaska.com/htgoc/events.htm

 
THE PROPHET ELIJAH / ELIAS
This man of God sought nothing for himself, but all for God. God was everything to him: all glory, all strength, all good. Therefore, God crowned him with deathless glory, fearsome might and good things that do not decay and that moth does not corrupt (c.f. Mt. 6:20). This is why God did not allow Elijah ...Read Full Text >

XRONIA POLLA! MANY YEARS!
To Illiya Pekich and Salwa Abuamsha whose names are particularly connected to this Feast Day of the Prophet Elijah (Elias). May God grant you both the powerful intercessions of this holy prophet throughout your lives.

KEEP UP THE PRAYERS FOR DANIELLE JENNETT
Many of you are aware that Danielle, daughter of Josh Jennett, was seriously injured in a head-on auto collision by Girdwood this past week. She is in critical care at the Alaska Native Hospital. Please keep Danielle, Josh, Tammy and all the family in your prayers. To stay abreast of Danielle`s progress, ...Read Full Text >

CHURCH PICNIC TODAY!
Time - After Church in place of coffee hour

Location - The Abbott Park along Elmore Dr. North of Abbott Road - we have the pavillion and field reserved.

Food - Will all be provided by the Parish Council - anything you would like to add is welcome, but not necessary.

Games - We ...Read Full Text >

WEEKLY SERVICES
Wed. 5:30 PM Bible Study
Wed. 6:30 PM Paraklisis to Panagia
Sat. 5:30 PM Great Vespers
Sun. 9:10 AM Orthros
Sun. 10:30 AM Divine Liturgy


WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
Come to Bible study on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Listen to the "voice of the Bible," Alexander Scourby, narrate the Scriptures as the text is projected for us. The point of this study is to get a comprehensive overview of the entire Bible through reading and listening. As questions/comments ...Read Full Text >

HELP AND SAVE OUR BENEFACTORS, O LORD!
To those who donated funds for new acolyte robes--you can see the beauty of your gift gracing our young servers today. May God bless all of you who love the beauty of His house and adorn all that serve it fittingly for the glory of His Name.

CAR RAFFLE TICKETS
Tickets are available for the 2009 Mercedes C300 that will be raffled at the conclusion of this year's Festival. The limited number of tickets are $100 each. Please see Maria Baskous or Lisa Cooley for tickets. You can also purchase them through the link on the church website. All proceeds go to the building ...Read Full Text >

PHOTO SALES TO BENEFIT BUILDING FUND
A local photographer who loves Greece has come forward with his photos in the hope of spreading the beauty of Greece while providing a small fund-raising opportunity for our building project. You can find the photos in the fellowship hall--cost per framed photo--just $100. Every sale earns $15 for our ...Read Full Text >

SUMMER FOOD DRIVE
St. Irene Philoptochos is in the midst of their annual staples/canned goods drive for the summer months. We maintain a food shelf near the garage entrance to the building--occasionally people do phone or otherwise come around seeking sustenance from the church and we like to be able to offer them groceries ...Read Full Text >

SALMON DIP-NETTING
Matthew (Harold) Bartko will be on the Kenai dip-netting for the next couple Sundays (7/27 and 8/3) staying Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night on the beach each week. If anyone would be interested in helping Matthew catch and process fish during that time, he can be reached at his cell-phone: ...Read Full Text >

BUILDING PROJECT NEWSLETTER
http://transfiguration.ak.goarch.org/HTGOC Bldg Newsletter.pdf

GOOGLE CALENDAR FOR OUR CHURCH
email: holytransfigurationanc@mail.goarch.org
password: Church2800
You can view the calendar and/or add events.

THANK YOU CORNER
To everyone who came throughout this past week to work on the festival preparations--whether it be grounds work or kitchen work, God bless you in a special way for your generous efforts! Particular thanks to Illiya who prepared some tasty food for the workers, too...

Know of someone who should be ...Read Full Text >

PLAN AHEAD--EAGLE RIVER INSTITUTE
This year`s Institute will be held August 1-5 at St. John Orthodox Cathedral in Eagle River. The topics and speakers will be: (track 1) The Gospel of John with Fr. Michael Dahulich, Dean of St. Tikhon`s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and (track 2) Mary in the Early Church with Khouria ...Read Full Text >
Patriarchal Message for the Opening of the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress

July 14, 2008
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Keynote Address of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America for the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress

July 14, 2008
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Keynote Address of Archbishop Demetrios Highlights Opening Ceremonies of the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress

July 14, 2008
The official opening of the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Conference of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was held this morning at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. The event began a full day of committee and organizational meetings and workshops. The highlight of the opening was the keynote address of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America who spoke on the progress of the Archdiocese over the past two years and on the needs, challenges and opportunities for ministry that are presented to Orthodox parishes and faithful. ...Read Full Text >

Young Adults Conclude Weekend of Worship, Fellowship, and Commitment to Service at National Conference

July 14, 2008
Over 200 young adults from throughout the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America gathered this past weekend in Washington, DC for the National Young Adult Conference. The conference began on Thursday, July 10 with a Chesapeake Bay Crab Feast hosted by the Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Falls Church, Virginia. The event continued on Friday at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel with a morning Divine Liturgy and special workshops related to the conference theme “Doers of the Word.” On Friday afternoon the participants had the opportunity for an open discussion with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America. ...Read Full Text >

Divine Liturgy and Memorial for Archbishop Michael Inaugurate 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress

July 13, 2008
Over 1100 faithful gathered on Sunday morning, July 13 for the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC to begin the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America led the service which included a memorial service for Archbishop Michael of North and South America who fell asleep in the Lord on July 13, 1958. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Transfiguration Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:June 29, 2008
Publish Date:June 22, 2008
Publish Date:June 15, 2008
Publish Date:June 8, 2008
Publish Date:June 1, 2008
 
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