Transfiguration of Our Saviour Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell, MA PUBLISH DATE: February 19, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
February 19 ...Read Full Text >

Philemon & Archippos, Apostles of the 70
February 19 ...Read Full Text >

Leo, Bishop of Catania
February 20 ...Read Full Text >

Timothy the Righteous
February 21 ...Read Full Text >

Finding of the Relics of the Holy Martyrs of Eugenios
February 22 ...Read Full Text >

Polycarp the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Smyrna
February 23 ...Read Full Text >

First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
February 24 ...Read Full Text >

Tarasios, Patriarch of Constantinople
February 25 ...Read Full Text >
Hymn of the Day
Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. * For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. * He trampled death under foot by means of death; * and He became the firstborn from the dead. * From the maw of Hades He delivered us; * and He granted the world His great mercy. - Copyright Fr. Seraphim Dedes, used by permission. All rights reserved

Hymn of the Church
When you were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ our God, You showed Your disciples Your glory as far as they could bear. So now, for us sinners also, let this same eternal light shine forth through the prayers of the Theotokos. O Giver of Light, glory to You.

Kontakion
O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
For when one has pity on the poor, he lends to God; and he who gives to the least gives to God--sacrifices  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyprian of Carthage, The Lord's Prayer, 33. B#41, p.102, 3rd century


And in return for what do they receive such things? For the covering of a roof, for a garment, for bread, for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 79 on Matthew 25, 2. B#54, p. 476., 4th Century


"Christian love is the 'possible impossibility' to see Christ in another man, whoever he is..."
-Alexander Schmemann, Great Lent, 20th Century


. . .The day will come when we shall stand before God and be judged, but as long as our pilgrimage continues, as  ...Read Full Text >
-Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

Matins
Sunday Morning 8:00 a.m.
Weekday Feast Days 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m.
Weekday Feast Days 9:00 a.m.

Bible Study
Monday Evenings 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Mornings 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Parish Information
Transfiguration of Our Saviour Greek Orthodox Church
25 Fr. John Sarantos Way
Lowell, MA 01854

Phone: (978) 458-4321
Fax: (978) 458-8726
Website: http://www.transchurch.org/
Email: info@transchurch.org

Proistamenos: Fr. Stephen Lawrence
Email: FrStephen@transchurch.org

Other Parish Info
Sunday School classes begin after Holy Communion

 
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, Feb 19 JUDGMENT SUNDAY (MEATFARE)
-Orthros, 8am
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30am

Monday, Feb 20
-Greek Dance, 6:30pm
-Sunday School Meeting, 7pm

Tuesday, Feb 21
-Tuesday Morning Ladies' Group, 9:30am

Wednesday, Feb 22
-NO Bible Study
-Council ...Read Full Text >

ANNOUNCEMENTS
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Sponsored by Milton Nicholaides in loving memory of his wife, Georgia Nicholaides. May her memory be eternal!

THANKS! – The Sunday School offers their heartfelt gratitude for a successful Bake Sale. Thank you to all who enjoyed some goodies while supporting our children's ...Read Full Text >

UPCOMING EVENTS
27 Feb – CLEAN MONDAY, GREAT AND HOLY LENT BEGINS
Mondays – GREAT COMPLINE, 6pm
Wednesdays – PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY AND SPEAKER SERIES, 6pm
Fridays – SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS, 7pm
02 Mar – LENTEN LOCK-IN, 6pm Sign-In
03 Mar – DIVINE LITURGY (3rdSaturday of Souls), 9am
04 Mar – ...Read Full Text >

ONGOING MINISTRIES
STUMP THE PRIEST! Fr. Stephen will answer your questions on the last Sunday of each month (NEXT SUNDAY!). Please submit questions in the box in the Narthex.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH – Philoptochos is still collecting: 1) non-perishable food items for the Merrimack Valley Food Pantry, and 2) new ...Read Full Text >
Previous Transfiguration of Our Saviour Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:February 12, 2012
Publish Date:January 29, 2012
Publish Date:January 22, 2012
 
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