Transfiguration Church, Florence, SC PUBLISH DATE: May 13, 2012

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 11:19-30

IN THOSE DAYS, those apostles who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
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He shows that she is worthy to hear and not to be overlooked, and then He reveals Himself. For she, as soon as  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on John 3, 4th Century

Matins
Sundays 8:45 a.m.

Liturgy
Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Parish Information
Transfiguration Church
2990 S. Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501

Phone: (843) 662-5471
Fax: (843) 662-9134
Website: www.FlorenceGreekOrthodox.org
Email: TransfigurationFlo@mail.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Athanasios C Haros
Email: FrAthanasiosHaros@mail.goarch.org

 
Our Mother
Father Athanasios C. Haros, Pastor, May 13, 2012
On the second Sunday of May each year we honor mothers. We honor them with luncheons, flowers, gifts and praise for their dedication and love. But what do we offer our “common” mother, the Mother of God? The Ever-Virgin Mary whom we call Mother of God, is also our mother. This honor given to her is not just symbolic, but a real relationship she maintains ...Read Full Text >
May 2, 2012
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MOTHERS` DAY MESSAGE
Elder Porphyrios on Nurturing Children:
“The parents need to devote themselves to the love of God. They need to become saints in their relations to their children through their mildness, patience, and love. They need to make a new start every day, with a fresh outlook, renewed enthusiasm ...Read Full Text >

May 9, 2012
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON THE SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
“The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him.” (John 4:23).

As we have said before, the Sundays after Pascha, like the Sundays of Great Lent, have important lessons to teach us. The ...Read Full Text >
Vacation Church School Registration


NOW PLAYING! Internet Radio at GoFlorence.org
Our new internet radio ministry has been fully funded for an entire year and should be online soon. Once available at www.GoFlorence.org we will be able to "tune in" via the internet each Sunday morning for a LIVE AUDIO BROADCAST of the Divine Liturgy. Praise God and many thanks to the following sponsors: ...Read Full Text >

50th Anniversary (1962-2012) Weekend Celebration - May 18 - 20


Philoptochos 2012 Dues
Remember! The Philoptochos dues are now due for 2012.

Opportunities for Worship This Week
Monday - Orthros 8:30am
Wednesday - Orthros 8:30am, Paraklesis 6pm
Thursday - Orthros 8:30am
Friday - Paraklesis 6pm
Saturday - Great Vespers 6pm

Opportunities for Learning This Week
Today - Sunday School following Holy Communion
Tuesday - Bible Study - 7pm
Wednesday - Greek School 4:30pm, Bible study 7:30pm
Thursday - Bible study 10am

Opportunities for Fellowship This Week
Monday - College Study Fellowship at FMU 1pm
Wednesday - Family Spaghetti Dinner 7pm

Opportunities for Service this Week
Monday - Choir Practice 6pm

ONLY THREE MORE ITEMS NEEDED!
In the Orthodox Tradition when a Church reaches certain milestones such as our 50th Anniversary Celebration this year, it is customary to offer new appointments for the Holy Altar to be used during Church services and Holy Feasts. Since 2012 is our 50th Anniversary Year, there are several items that have ...Read Full Text >

Operation Cash As Of May 11, 2012
Balance (operating account) - $18,395.46
Outstanding Debt (bills) - $8,191.76

Narthex Food Basket Ministry – We're Falling a Bit Behind our Goal...
Last Week's Collection - 58 pounds
Year-to-date Goal - 850 pounds
Year-to-date Collection - 803 pounds
Help us serve others by bringing your canned and non-perishable food every time you come to Church. Help us meet our goal of 50 pounds of food each week.

Transfiguration on the Internet
www.GoFlorence.org
www.FlorenceGreekOrthodox.org
Twitter - @OrthodoxFlo
Facebook - Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church of Florence, SC
Facebook - TransfigurationFlorence (for Members only)
iTunes Podcast - Be Transfigured! (video & audio
Internet Radio for your smart ...Read Full Text >

Mt. Tabor Bookstore
Icons make a great graduation gift for the new collegiate. Make sure your graduates have all the tools they need to ‘fight the good fight” on campus and in their new careers.

Stop by the Mt. Tabor Sundays 12-1, after Bible Study on Thursdays or during regular church office business hours.

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The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress to Convene in Phoenix July 1-5

May 3, 2012
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will convene in Phoenix, Arizona, July 1- 5, 2012, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Concurrently with the Clergy-Laity Congress, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society will convene its Biennial National Convention in the same venue. ...Read Full Text >
Please keep the following in your daily prayers: (* = new additions)

Krystal Gioldasis Athens
Nicole (Kokenes) Bechwith
Zoi Isabella Beckwith
George Carros
Rayna Chaber
Becky Chavis
Sophia Costas
Karan Davis
William Davis
Chrissy Deutsch
Deno Fafoutis
Connie Flegas
Virginia Foster
James Hinkle
Linda Huggins
Tony Jacob
Shaketa (Monica) Jones
Frank Lomago
Remee Liggitt
Christos Margiotis
David Miles
Helen Mourounas
Tommy Mourounas
Glenda Nikolakakos
Chris Orphan
Barbara Pappas
Melba Poulos
Roxanne Poulos
Phyllis Shaffer
Betty Sims
Janice Starnes
Taso Stoupenos
Jim Thompson
Sherrie Thompson
Takis Tzouloufis
Miguel Velert Jr.
Previous Transfiguration Church Bulletins
Publish Date:May 6, 2012
Publish Date:April 29, 2012
Publish Date:April 22, 2012
Publish Date:April 15, 2012
Publish Date:April 8, 2012
Publish Date:April 1, 2012
 
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