Church Bulletin - Holy Transfiguration Church, Anchorage, AK

Holy Transfiguration Church, Anchorage, AK

PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
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Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
The stone that had been sealed before Your tomb by the Jews and the soldiers guarding did watch over Your pure and sacred body. O Savior the third day You arose, and unto all the world did You give life. Where by all the heavenly powers did proclaim that You are the giver of life. Glory unto our resurrected Christ. Glory unto Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation O You alone who loves all.

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical 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.

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.

For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century

For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century

And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century

So here again sleep occasions our ruin; so that there is need of continual watchfulness. Wherefore He also said, ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century

When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 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

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 >

Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OUR NEEDS
In an effort to close the gap in the budget for the remaining months in 2009 the parish council is seeking donations for the following line item expenses. These donations should be considered in addition to fulfilling your Stewardship pledge, because the pledged amounts will not cover the 2009 expenses. Per your request contributions will be kept confidential if you wish. Any questions should be directed to Salwa Abuamsha 440-0366.

Gross Estimated costs through the end of 2009

Archdiocese obligation:          $3,250.00
Housing Allowance:                6,400.00
Insurance: Auto                              526.00
Insurance: ...Read Full Text >

Previous Holy Transfiguration Church Bulletins

Publish Date:	October 4, 2009
Publish Date:	September 27, 2009
Publish Date:	September 20, 2009
Publish Date:	September 13, 2009
Publish Date:	September 6, 2009

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