Apostle Matthew. Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist

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1 Sunday Bulletin November 16, 2014 Apostle Matthew Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist Transfiguration of our Lord Greek Orthodox Church 414 St. Stephen s School Road Austin, Texas (512) office@transfiguration.org website - Sunday Service Schedule Orthros 8:45am; Divine Liturgy 10:00am Reverend Fr. Vasileios Flegas, Proistamenos

2 Hymns for today Resurrection Hymn Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulcher was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You. Apolytikion for St. Matthew Απόστολε Άγιε, καί Ευαγγελιστά Ματθαίε, πρέσβευε τώ ελεήμονι Θεώ, ίνα πταισμάτων άφεσιν, παράσχη ταίς ψυχαίς ημών. O holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences Hymn for the Transfiguration of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Μετεμορθώθης εν τώ όρει Χριστέ ο Θεός, δείξας τοίς Μαθηταίς σου τήν δόξαν σου, καθώς ήδυναντο, Λάμψον καί ημίν τοίς αμαρτωλοίς, τό φώς σου τό αϊδιον, πρεσβείαις τής Θεοτόκου, φωτοδότα δόξα σοι. When O Christ our God Thou wast Transfigured on the mountain Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee. Kontakion The sacred treasury of God's holy glory, the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the Saviour's most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, into the House of the Lord on this day is brought forward and bringeth with herself the grace of the Most Divine Spirit; her do God's Angels hymn with songs of praise, for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle Communion Hymn Their proclamation went forth into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. Alleluia

3 Epistle St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 10:11-21; 11:1-2 BRETHREN, the scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and bestows his riches upon all who call upon him. For, "every one who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved." But how are men to call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher? And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news!" But they have not all obeyed the gospel; for Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?" So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes by the preaching of Christ. But I ask, have they not heard? Indeed they have; for "Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world." Again I ask, did Israel not understand? First Moses says, "I will make you jealous of those who are not a nation; with a foolish nation I will make you angry." Then Isaiah is so bold as to say, "I have been found by those who did not seek me; I have shown myself to those who did not ask for me." But of Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people." I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Gospel Matthew 9:9-13 At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" But when he heard it, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." Ἀδελφοί, λέγει γὰρ ἡ γραφή, Πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων ἐπʼ αὐτῷ οὐ καταισχυνθήσεται. Οὐ γάρ ἐστιν διαστολὴ Ἰουδαίου τε καὶ Ἕλληνος ὁ γὰρ αὐτὸς κύριος πάντων, πλουτῶν εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἐπικαλουμένους αὐτόν. Πᾶς γὰρ ὃς ἂν ἐπικαλέσηται τὸ ὄνομα κυρίου σωθήσεται. Πῶς οὖν ἐπικαλέσονται εἰς ὃν οὐκ ἐπίστευσαν; Πῶς δὲ πιστεύσουσιν οὗ οὐκ ἤκουσαν; Πῶς δὲ ἀκούσουσιν χωρὶς κηρύσσοντος; Πῶς δὲ κηρύξουσιν ἐὰν μὴ ἀποσταλῶσιν; Καθὼς γέγραπται, Ὡς ὡραῖοι οἱ πόδες τῶν εὐαγγελιζομένων εἰρήνην, τῶν εὐαγγελιζομένων τὰ ἀγαθά. Ἀλλʼ οὐ πάντες ὑπήκουσαν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ. Ἠσαΐας γὰρ λέγει, Κύριε, τίς ἐπίστευσεν τῇ ἀκοῇ ἡμῶν; Ἄρα ἡ πίστις ἐξ ἀκοῆς, ἡ δὲ ἀκοὴ διὰ ῥήματος θεοῦ. Ἀλλὰ λέγω, μὴ οὐκ ἤκουσαν; Μενοῦνγε Εἰς πᾶσαν τὴν γῆν ἐξῆλθεν ὁ φθόγγος αὐτῶν, καὶ εἰς τὰ πέρατα τῆς οἰκουμένης τὰ ῥήματα αὐτῶν. Ἀλλὰ λέγω, μὴ οὐκ ἔγνω Ἰσραήλ; Πρῶτος Μωϋσῆς λέγει, Ἐγὼ παραζηλώσω ὑμᾶς ἐπʼ οὐκ ἔθνει, ἐπὶ ἔθνει ἀσυνέτῳ παροργιῶ ὑμᾶς. Ἠσαΐας δὲ ἀποτολμᾷ καὶ λέγει, Εὑρέθην τοῖς ἐμὲ μὴ ζητοῦσιν, ἐμφανὴς ἐγενόμην τοῖς ἐμὲ μὴ ἐπερωτῶσιν. Πρὸς δὲ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ λέγει, Ὅλην τὴν ἡμέραν ἐξεπέτασα τὰς χεῖράς μου πρὸς λαὸν ἀπειθοῦντα καὶ ἀντιλέγοντα. Λέγω οὖν, μὴ ἀπώσατο ὁ θεὸς τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ; Μὴ γένοιτο. Καὶ γὰρ ἐγὼ Ἰσραηλίτης εἰμί, ἐκ σπέρματος Ἀβραάμ, φυλῆς Βενϊαμίν. Οὐκ ἀπώσατο ὁ θεὸς τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ ὃν προέγνω. Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παράγων ὁ Ιησοῦς ἐκεῖθεν εἶδεν ἄνθρωπον καθήμενον ἐπὶ τὸ τελώνιον, Ματθαῖον λεγόμενον, καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ ἀκολούθει μοι. καὶ ἀναστὰς ἠκολούθησεν αὐτῷ. Καὶ ἐγένετο αὐτοῦ ἀνακειμένου ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ, καὶ ἰδοὺ πολλοὶ τελῶναι καὶ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἐλθόντες συνανέκειντο τῷ Ιησοῦ καὶ τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ. καὶ ἰδόντες οἱ Φαρισαῖοι εἶπον τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ διατί μετὰ τῶν τελωνῶν καὶ ἁμαρτωλῶν ἐσθίει ὁ διδάσκαλος ὑμῶν; ὁ δὲ Ιησοῦς ἀκούσας εἶπεν αὐτοῖς οὐ χρείαν ἔχουσιν οἱ ἰσχύοντες ἰατροῦ, ἀλλ οἱ κακῶς ἔχοντες. πορευθέντες δὲ μάθετε τί ἐστιν ἔλεον θέλω καὶ οὐ θυσίαν. οὐ γὰρ ἦλθον καλέσαι δικαίους, ἀλλὰ ἁμαρτωλοὺς εἰς μετάνοιαν.

4 Welcome Visitors! We welcome all new visitors who worshipped with us this morning. We are pleased to have you with us! Please join us next door after service for coffee and fellowship. There is material in the entrance of the church regarding ministries and events of Transfiguration. We hope that you will return often to worship with us and grow in Christ! Receiving Holy Communion The sacrament of Holy Communion is reserved for only baptized and/or Chrismated Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared by fasting, prayer and confession. The Orthodox Church is not in sacramental communion with any other church outside the Orthodox Christian Faith. If you are not Orthodox, you are invited with everyone to receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) at the end of service. If you would like information about the Orthodox Church, please see Fr. Vasileios after services. The Prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16) Prayers for Health JoGeo, Konstantinos, Shelly, Ruthie, Barbara, Samantha, Maria, Efstathia, Tony, Rouba, Sarah, Emily, Kynlee, Wesley, Afrodite, Nick, Nicholas Wyatt, Cameren, Helen, Chrissy, Nancy, MaryAnn, Marian, Tina, Salin, George-Panagiotis, Salin, Raphael, Marta, Guadalupe, Caroline, John, Lili, Archie, Kelsey, Eva,, Papouli Stamati, Virginia, Makena, Dolly, Afrodite, Alexandros, Lou, Thomas, Greg, Bill, Kathryn, John, Kathy, Nakis, Maggie, Rosemary, Mindy, Pat, Louella, Steve, Marie, Clifford, Tina, Timothy, Cynthia, Chad, Douglas, Mat. Sissy Yerger, Fr. Paul, Kyle, Katerina, Vasili, Harry, Angie, Francis, Petya, Thomas, Romeo,John, John, Brenda, Dennis, Georgie, Dale, John, Dale, Anna, Brenda, Carol, Jan, Nick, Damon, Afrodite, Nick, Alex,, John Francis, Petya, Thomas, Romeo, Fr. Jason and family, Presv. Tiffany he is always wrestling in prayer for you (Colossians 4:12) Prayers for those in our Armed Forces SGT Jennifer D. Atkinson, SSG John Atkinson, COL Dave Romine, CPT James Alfaro, SSG Deane Anderson, CPT William Willett, MAJ Timothy Ullman, MAJ Chris Chase, SPC Mindy Keys, SPC Andrew Bentzel, MAJ Scot Thornhill, CPT Christopher Gilbert, CPT. Alexander Stathos, 1st LT Angela Bahlatzis, MIDN 1/C Joseph Barone, SGT Walter Hurbert (Nikolaos) Willoughby IV, LCDR Thomas Uhl Arthur Christopher Anthony Pavlovsky

5 Philoptochos News Philoptochos Transfiguration Community Christmas Card Project This year again, just stop by the Philoptochos table, and for a suggested donation of $25, you can add your name in the beautiful Christmas greeting that we send out to our members and to many more. Christmas is just around the corner! And don t forget gift cards! Your purchases help us raise funds to give to MANY worthy charities! Great Lakes Scrip carries cards from MANY grocery stores, department stores, restaurants, movies, etc. You name it, they carry it! These cards make great gifts for your college students, too! Compassionate Friends Ministry This ministry first and foremost offers a connection of loving companionship to people who are bound to their homes either out of illness or age, so that they remain connected to the grace and love of Jesus Christ through our Church. The ministry, also, extends itself to those who may have recently undergone surgery, are in the hospital, are isolated, are in grief, or have given birth to a child. If you are interested please the church office at office@transfiguration.org or call the church office at Christmas lunch at Brio s! We are having our Christmas Lunch at Brio s Tuscan Grill, Brio's Tuscan Grill (10000 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759). Come to the Philoptochos table to sign up. We only have a couple weeks to purchase tickets which are $30 this year and include salad, meal, dessert, tea and tip. Let's attend Liturgy for St Nicholas at 10 am and then head over to Brio's for a relaxing festive luncheon. There will be also be an optional gift exchange. Bring a gift for $20-$25 if you wish to participate. CASA Angel Tree Project, to aid families in need at Christmas Our tree is up and it is full of angels representing the wishes and needs of families and children in need. So be an angel this year, pick up an angel from the tree and spread the Christmas joy. And you will be spreading double the joy if you visit the Philoptochos table to purchase gift cards for them since you will be helping the Benevolent Fund as the same time.

6 Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 414 St. Stephen s School Road Austin, Texas General Assembly Meeting November 16, 2014 Establishment of Quorum Call to Order Opening Prayer Election of Assembly Chairperson Appointment of Assembly Secretary Approval of Meeting Agenda AGENDA Tom Gouris Tom Gouris Fr. Vasileios Assembly Chair Assembly Chair Approval of Minutes from Prior General Assembly Meeting Proistamenos Report President s Report Treasurer s Report Stewardship Report Maintenance Report Future Development Committee Report and Actions Assembly Secretary Fr. Vasileios Tom Gouris Mary Georgantonis Tricia Korioth Stuart Yoder Mike Glaros/FDC New Business Consideration and Approval of 2015 Operating Budget Any Other New Business Old Business Any Other Old Business Adjournment Closing Prayer Tom Gouris Assembly Chair Fr. Vasileios

7 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sunday, November 16, 2014 GOLF Our next study will be on Tues., December 2, at 10am We are currently studying the book Everyday Saints and Other Stories Please contact Krystal Cawood to be added to our list: Gift Baskets from St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox monastery Please look for the brochures and the order Men s Group Book Study Get ready for the Nativity of Our Lord Explore and Discuss Start at 6:30 pm Shared Lenten Snack 7:00 8:15 pm Group Study Book available soon Starting December 2 forms by the Philoptochos table Exploring Modern Orthodoxy Fr. Deacon George has begun a class for the young adults which is proving to be very informative and captivating. The class meets every other week on Thursdays. Everyone is welcome to join them! GOYA FUNDRAISER: Poinsettias Garlands Wreaths for Sale Our GOYA is selling poinsettias, garlands and wreaths to raise money to attend the 2015 GOYA Basketball Tournament that will be held January 16-19, in Dallas, Texas! Please consider purchasing from them! They make really nice gifts at Christmas and are great for decorating a place of business, a church or a home. GOYA will deliver them to you between Nov. 17 and Dec. 12. Below is the pricing. Poinsettias (red, white or pink) $12.00 each Garland (10') $25.00 ($2.50 per foot) Wreaths 20" $27.00 Wreaths 24" $35.00 If you are interested in ordering any, please look for the GOYA table in Mount Tabor. OCF News Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 7

8 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS continued: Sunday, November 16, 2014 Services for this Week: Friday, November 21 Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple - Orthros 9am, Liturgy 10am Saturday, November 22 Great Vespers - 5pm Holy Trinity Centennial 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the Holy Trinity parish in Dallas. While not a sponsored portion of the Metropolis Basketball Event Weekend, the parish is kicking off a series of events for their centennial year with a concert by vocalist Mario Frangoulis which will be held at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas on Thursday, January 15 prior to the Metropolis Weekend. The Intercontinental Hotel has informed us that they will honor the Metropolis room rate for that Thursday evening if the reservations are booked in conjunction with Event Weekend rooms through the Metropolis reservation system. Please let Yanna at the office know if you are interested in going so that we can inquire about getting group tickets. GOYA parents that are attending the Basketball Tournament, please note that this would mean that you would have to be in Dallas on Thursday, January 15. YAL Book Study Get ready for the Nativity of Our Lord Explore and Discuss Luncheon Volunteers needed We are working on the Monthly Luncheon schedule for 2015 and we need your help. If you or your group would like to sponsor a monthly luncheon, please contact Maria Burke or Yanna at the office. Start at 6:30 pm Shared Lenten Snack 7:00 8:15 pm Group Study Book available soon Starting December 4 Our Sympathy To Despina Lambros on the loss of her mother Vassiliki on Friday, November 8th Memoty Eternal Thank you to last week s Luncheon Sponsors: Philoptochos Thank you to this week s Coffee Hour Sponsors Petropoulos, Petrogeorge, Phillips, Phocas, Pon, Poulos Next week s Coffee Hour Sponsors: Prasifka, Price, Qatato, Randol, Read, Rigney Thank you to last week s ushers: David Mazaisz (PCM) Paul Petrogeorge, Kevin Korioth, Allen Wynn Thank you to today's ushers: Chris Falkowski (PCM), Harry Stamatis, MaryBeth Gradziel, Brian Holland Next week s ushers are: Mary Georgantonis (PCM) Maria Miller, Allen Wynn, Vaios Athanasiou