Holy Transfiguration Church, Anchorage, AK PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
From on High did You descend, O merciful Lord, for us did You endure, three days in the tomb that we may be, released from passions in this world, You who are our resurrection and our life Glory unto You O Lord.

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.
The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

Let us then, bearing in mind all the things which have been said, show forth great love even towards our enemies;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 18 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century


Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century


'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th century


Christians…should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 5.8, 4th century


Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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

 
September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >

October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish ...Read Full Text >
TODAY IS CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY
The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians has designated today, October 4, as Church Music Sunday. Even with our small size, God has gifted us with a handful of individiuals who put forth effort to provide blessed music in accordance with the tradition of our church. Today we especially ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIALS TODAY
Memorial prayers are offered today for the souls of the servants of God, John (Louie)--4 years, brother of David Sholl; and Leonard--3 years, father of Don Varlamos. Memory eternal!

TODAY`S COFFEE HOUR
is hosted by the Sholl and Varlamos families, honoring the memories of their departed loved ones. Thank you and may God grant John and Leonard eternal life in His Kingdom.

FR. THEODORE`S VISIT THIS WEEK
This week, Fr. Theodore Dorrance will be visiting our church. His purpose in coming is to present a comprehensive program devised especially for our community. He will meet with the Parish Council on Tuesday evening and then with the community at large in sessions both Wednesday and Thursday evenings. All ...Read Full Text >

EVERY MONDAY AT 8AM
Get fortified for your week--every Monday at 8AM, you are invited to meet here at the church for a time of inspirational reading from the well-springs of Holy Orthodoxy. Morning refreshments are served at this get together.

At present, we are giving attention to the text "The Meaning of Suffering / ...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 changes to the service schedule apart from ...Read Full Text >

PLEASE TAKE NOTE...FINANCES, Week 39
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 39 weeks have brought in an income of approx. $92k; and we now find ourselves with a serious $28,800 deficit.

Many have increased ...Read Full Text >

SPECIAL THANKS FROM ST. IRENE PHILOPTOCHOS
To all those who gave to the Orthodox Mat-Su family who lost all in a house fire recently--a big thank you!

For those who still want to provide something essential for the family, the bookstore is collecting donations to provide a patronal icon for each family member and and other items needed to ...Read Full Text >

UPCOMING FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Please plan on attending the Fall General Assembly meeting on Sunday, October 25, 2009. The meeting will begin after the morning`s Divine Liturgy.

By that time, we will have received the comprehensive program devised especially for us all by his Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos, which he has ...Read Full Text >

SEPT/OCT NEWSLETTER ON-LINE
Find it here (plenty of colorful photos and more articles than the printed version): www.transfiguration.ak.goarch.org/Newsletter.pdf

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOKS
The bookstore has received a shipment of gorgeous Orthodox children's books from Potamitis Publishing in Athens. They are unique and well worth the price--please take a look at these books on the individual lives of ST. CATHERINE, ST. DIONYSIOS OF ZAKYNTHOS, ST. CHRISTOPHER, a compilation of saintly heroes ...Read Full Text >

OPPORTUNITY
The Alaska Military Youth Academy is looking for mentors. If you are interested, please see Lynne Lucher for the details.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE RE BULLETIN ENTRIES
Please send your bulletin entries directly to Pres. Candace rather than thru Fr. Leo`s email. Use this address doxa@clearwire.net for submissions for a particular Sunday and send no later than noon on Saturdays. I accept submissions throughout the week as well, though Saturday noon is the new deadline.  ...Read Full Text >

SUPPLIES NEEDED LIST
The Parish Council has posted a “Supplies Needed” list on the bulletin board next to the pantry door. If you see a kitchen or cleaning item needing replenishing please add it to the list. If you see an item on the list you would like to donate, please check it off the list when you bring it in. Thank you.

MEN`S RETREAT ON THE HORIZON
All Saints of America Antiochian Orthodox Mission in Homer is hosting a men`s retreat, Friday evening, November 6th – Sunday, November 8th in Homer. The Very Reverend Joseph Copeland, pastor of Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in Yakima, Washington will be the retreat master. Topics covered will be: ...Read Full Text >

THANK YOU CORNER
Kudos to Craig Baxter for setting up a St. Innocent's Youth Group page on the NET for our youth and families--he's working to make it first class and we're cheering him on: http://web.mac.com/csbaxter/iWeb/HTGOCStInnocentsYouthGroup/Sunday%20School/Sunday%20School.html

Continued big thanks to Tim ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Transfiguration Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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