Sunday Of The Publican and Pharisee Triodion Begins

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1 Sunday Bulletin February 21, 2016 Sunday Of The Publican and Pharisee Triodion Begins Timothy the Righteous; John III Pat. Of Constantinople Transfiguration of our Lord Greek Orthodox Church 414 St. Stephens School Road Austin, Texas (512) office@transfiguration.org website - Sunday Service Schedule Orthros 8:45am; Divine Liturgy 10am Reverend Fr. Vasileios Flegas, Proistamenos

2 Hymns Hymn Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Ton sinanarhon Logon Patri ke Pnevmati, ton ek Parthenu tekthenta is sotirian imon, animnisomen pisti ke proskinisomen, oti ivthokese sarki, anelthin en to stavro, ke thanaton ipomine, ke egire tus tethneotas, en ti enthoxo Anastasi aftu. Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious resurrection. 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. Metemorfothis en to ori, Christe o Theos, dixas tis mathites Sou tin doxan Sou, kathos idynando Lampson ke imin tis amartolis to fos Sou to aidion, presvies tis Theotokou Fotodota doxa Si. 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 Φαρισαίου φύγωμεν ὑψηγορίαν, καὶ Τελώνου μάθωμεν, τὸ ταπεινὸν ἐν στεναγμοῖς, πρὸς τὸν Σωτῆρα κραυγάζοντες Ἵλαθι μόνε ἡμῖν εὐδιάλλακτε. Phariseou figomen ipsigorian, kai Telonou mathomen to tapinon en steangmois pros ton Sotira kravgazontes Ilathi mone imin evdialakte Let us flee the Pharisee's conceited vaunting; let us learn the Publican's humility, and cry with groans unto the Saviour: Thou Who alone art swiftly reconciled, be gracious unto us Do you have photos/videos taken when we had church services inside Mt. Tabor Hall, or when we were building the Sanctuary? We are looking for all sorts of photos and videos, both past and present of any events (weddings, baptisms, Easter celebrations, GOYA retreats, HOPE/JOY activities, Sunday School, Greek School, etc.) that have taken place in Mr. Tabor Hall and our Sanctuary for possible inclusion in the Commemorative Album or Video. For questions regarding the form or format, please call Ralph Jones at Another way you could assist is by agreeing to have comments/reflections/memories/sentiments regarding our history and the upcoming Consecration recorded for possible inclusion in the Commemorative Album or Video. A form that contains suggested topics of discussion will be available at the Consecration Table. Recordings will occur in April and May. We will also gladly accept written comments. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PHOTOS/VIDEOS AND SIGNING UP TO BE RECORDED IS APRIL 1st. ITEMS MAY BE BROUGHT TO THE CONSECRATION TABLE OR ED TO: RALPH.D.JONES@AUSTIN.RR.COM

3 Epistle - St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3 : T IMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Gospel - Luke 18 : T he Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." Τ έκνον Τιμόθεε, παρηκολούθηκάς μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ, τῇ ἀγωγῇ, τῇ προθέσει, τῇ πίστει, τῇ μακροθυμίᾳ, τῇ ἀγάπῃ, τῇ ὑπομονῇ, τοῖς διωγμοῖς, τοῖς παθήμασιν, οἷά μοι ἐγένετο ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ, ἐν Ἰκονίῳ, ἐν Λύστροις, οἵους διωγμοὺς ὑπήνεγκα καὶ ἐκ πάντων με ἐρρύσατο ὁ κύριος. Καὶ πάντες δὲ οἱ θέλοντες εὐσεβῶς ζῇν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ διωχθήσονται. Πονηροὶ δὲ ἄνθρωποι καὶ γόητες προκόψουσιν ἐπὶ τὸ χεῖρον, πλανῶντες καὶ πλανώμενοι. Σὺ δὲ μένε ἐν οἷς ἔμαθες καὶ ἐπιστώθης, εἰδὼς παρὰ τίνος ἔμαθες, καὶ ὅτι ἀπὸ βρέφους τὰ ἱερὰ γράμματα οἶδας, τὰ δυνάμενά σε σοφίσαι εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ πίστεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἄνθρωποι δύο ἀνέβησαν εἰς τὸ ἱερὸν προσεύξασθαι, ὁ εἷς Φαρισαῖος καὶ ὁ ἕτερος τελώνης. ὁ Φαρισαῖος σταθεὶς πρὸς ἑαυτὸν ταῦτα προσηύχετο ὁ Θεός, εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ ὥσπερ οἱ λοιποὶ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ἅρπαγες, ἄδικοι, μοιχοί, ἢ καὶ ὡς οὗτος ὁ τελώνης νηστεύω δὶς τοῦ σαββάτου, ἀποδεκατῶ πάντα ὅσα κτῶμαι. καὶ ὁ τελώνης μακρόθεν ἑστὼς οὐκ ἤθελεν οὐδὲ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν ἐπᾶραι, ἀλλ ἔτυπτεν εἰς τὸ στῆθος αὐτοῦ λέγων ὁ Θεός, ἱλάσθητί μοι τῷ ἁμαρτωλῷ. λέγω ὑμῖν, κατέβη οὗτος δεδικαιωμένος εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ ἢ γὰρ ἐκεῖνος ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται, ὁ δὲ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται. New Altar Boy Robes! We need your measurements!!! We are ordering new Altar Boy Robes and all Transfiguration boys that would like to serve in the Altar need to have their measurements taken in the next couple of Sundays. If your boys are interested in serving in the Altar please make sure they stop by the 4th grade Sunday School classroom and let Tricia Korioth measure them.

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. 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, Lt. Lance Shannon The Prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16) Prayers for Health Nicholas Wyatt, Presvytera Jenny Newlin, Marihiam, John, Archie, Paul, Rebecca, Lynne Marie, Simone, Dennis Luke, Cecilia, Jacquie, Hunter, Zenon, Bill, Douglas Edwards, Paul Thomas, Thomas James, Maria, Nancy, Cassandra, Efstathia, Evan, Victoria, Terri Men s Study Group The Men s Study Group will meet on Wednesday, March 2 in Mt. Tabor Hall. The group will start with a Lenten potluck dinner and at 7pm they will begin their study. The book they are reading is Surprised by Christ: My Journey from Judaism to Orthodox Christianity by Rev. A. James Bernstein. All TGOC men are invited! GOLF (Greek Orthodox Ladies Fellowship) The Greek Orthodox Ladies Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, March 1 at 10am in Mt. Tabor Hall. All ladies are invited to join us for fellowship and discussion of the book Thirty Steps to Heaven: The Ladder of Divine Ascent for All Walks of Life by Vassilios Papavassiliou. Copies are available in our bookstore. All TGOC ladies are invited! Orthodox Young Professionals Orthodox Young Professionals of Transfiguration Service Project The Young Professionals of our parish would like to lead our community in helping IOCC make a difference in developing countries or when disaster strikes. Please bring any of the following items to the church hall during the month of February: hand towels, washcloths, combs, nail clipper/file, bar soap (bath size), toothbrushes, band-aids. Please contribute only the listed items. Our Transfiguration community can make a difference by being servants! We need your help. iocc.org/kits

5 SAVE THE DATE... When? Friday February 26th - Sunday, February 28 Who? Where? 7th - 12th graders Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Cost? Registration fee $150 (Scholarships are available) How do I register? Questions? Please contact Katrina Bitar, YES Program Director kbitar@focusna.org St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival at Transfiguration, Sunday, March 6 The St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is an Archdiocesan project, designed to give students the opportunity to learn, write and speak about their Orthodox Faith, Church and heritage. We hope that this experience will strengthen students' identities as Orthodox Christians and cultivate spiritual growth and maturity. Students are divided into two divisions: Junior (grades 7-9) and Senior (grades 10-12). Each division has its own list of topics, and they are judged separately. Please take some time to explore the resources available at our site: Please note that the essay and poetry categories will not be continuing into they have proved too difficult to coordinate, and the national committee has decided to drop them Transfiguration Bible Bowl The gospel of John Sunday, April 3 Our annual Bible Bowl is approaching fast, so mark your calendars for April 3 and start brushing on John. Teams include 3 players, plus alternates if you like. TEEN Teams: 3 players aged or Purchase Tickets at ADULT Teams: 3 players 20+. transfiguration.org For more information, contact Dr. Jacob Angelo at gibboangelo@gmail.com. Registration forms will be at Mt. Tabor Hall soon. Complementary Valet Parking

6 Welcome to Austin Metropolis of Denver Philoptochos Board! We would like to welcome members of the Metropolis of Denver Philoptochos Board to Transfiguration. The board met in Austin on Saturday for their semi-annual meeting. A dinner in their honor was held at the home of Crissi and George Gianakopoulos on Friday evening. Philoptochos Festival of Tables Saturday, May 7 The ladies of Philoptochos invite you to SAVE THE DATE of May 7, for Fun, Food, and Fashion Bring your family and friends and decorate your table as fancy or as simple as you like. You will enjoy some tasty foods, a fabulous fashion show for women and there will be prizes for the children! Go to the Philoptochos table in Mt. Tabor Hall and reserve your table Now! All proceeds will benefit Consecration

7 Denis & Eleni Ackerman Jacob & Diana Angelo Lou & Ellen Apostolakis Vaios & Madeleine Athanasiou Robert & Madgalene Ayers Gregg & Amy Bell Jennie Hardy Christopher & Vicki Harris Paul Hatgil Octavian & Oltea Herescu Vickie Hicks Nick & Ruth Hildom Jim & Kellie Norman Shawn & Stephanie O'Brien Chris & Summer Orthmann David & Elaine Osowski Nick & Smaragda Papanikolaou Kim Peet Marsha & James Thurman Matthew & Christa Tracey Transfiguration Greek School Stephen & Martha Tsihlas Daniel, Uritu Jerry S. III Benson Kiki Benson Maria Benson Dn George & Prsv Ria Bithos Marko & Elissa Bjeletich Gene & Lynne Bourgeois Brian & Sue Holland Tom Holley David & Eleni Horwedel Eleni Hrissikopoulos Tryfon & Georgia Hristopoulos Juliann Hunter Irene Perez Paul & Larissa Petrogeorge Chris & Tina Petropoulos Takis & Irini Petropoulos Ioanna Petty John & Cynthia Phillips Dr. Demetri & Dena Vacalis James Vacalis Radu & Antoanela Vasilescu Jason & Jenica Welch Mark Werner Russell & Christine Boyer Lucas & Jenny Jacomides Dionysios & Sonia Phocas Walter & Triantafillia Willoughby Rick Brooks Jason & Katherine Bryant Maria Burke Michael & Evanthia Burns Nick, Jannes Gwen Elizabeth Jerome Ralph & Anita Jones Johnny & Argyro Justice Ken & Mary-Ellen Pon Gabe & Lisa Poulos Raleigh Poulos Greg & Marisa Prasifka Allen & Julie Wynn Stuart & Kori Yoder Elias & Cynthia Zachos Despina Carter Maria Justice Geoffrey S. Price Jeff & Kathy Civins Ted Kalenterides Jordan Price Christos & Christina Christou Nici, Kalogirou Nicole Price James & Georgia Coclin James Kalpaxis Peter & Cynthia Price Bill & Betty Colovas Peter & Linda Kangos Zachary Price Ted & Katerina Costouros George & Georgia Karides Jamal & Angie Qatato Gregory & Marousa Chronis Dean Daskalantonakis Emily Daskalantonakis Michael & Elizabeth Daskalantonakis Dean & Julie Davenport Alex & Joan Demetriadis Peter & Joanna Demopoulos Joseph & Koula DeRossi Stephen & Diann Dow Jo & JoAnn Draina Drew & Ana Dudley Judith Eagle Fr. David & Prsv Vasiliki Eckley John & Jessica Esper Chris & Olga Falkowski Fr Vasileios & Prsv Stella Flegas Jason & Amity Garwood Jack & Pat Gatlin Ilias Georgakopoulos Mary Georgantonis Anthony & Effie George Thomas George Kaliope Gialusis George & Crissi Gianakopoulos Demitris Giannopoulos Michael & Nyda Glaros MaryBeth Gradziel Tom & Allison Gouris Roula Hahalis John & Pam Halter Mia Karides Scott & Katina Kenyon Vana Kersch Drew & Dolores Keys Tahseen & Sophia Khan Spyros & Cynthia Kinnas Patricia Klaras Kevin & Tricia Korioth Lillian Koultukis Sotirios Koultukis George, Kutsunis Despo Lamas Despina Lambros James & Karen Landon Emilio & Victoria Lara William & Michelle Leara Lee & Elaine Leatherwood Tonya Leora Steve Levendakes Robert & Susan Lindsey Mary Long Fotini Margos David & Mariam McFalls David Maziasz Robert & Mary Maziasz Archie & Dina Meador Maria Miller Patricia Mitchell Vasilia Mitropoulos Nina Morris Blair & Heather Mulholland Maria Nikas Mark & Jackey Randol Daniel Reeder Tom Rigney William & Linda Robertson Peter & Barbara Romell Charles & Phyllis Romine Stella Rossnagel Maria Sarinaki Max & Nicki Schoolar Shane & Christa Sewell Leona Sewell Linward & Beverly Shivers Pat Shotwell George & Teresa Skevofilax John & Cristie Skevofilax Kostas & Vasiliki Spanos Athanasios & Georgia Spiropoulos Nick & Christiana Spiropoulos Karl & Evangelia Stahlke Harry & Patrice Stamatis Theone Stateson Kyle & Sophie Streetman Michael & Liz Strong Brandon & Jennifer Suehs Thomas & Christine Suehs Mays (Mia) Tannous

8 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday, February 21, 2016 Saturday, February 27 - Great Vespers - 5pm Services for this Week : AND THE BEGINNING OF LENT! APOKREATIKO (MEATFARE) GLENDI 2016 Saturday, March 5 at 6pm A COMMUNITY DINNER AND DANCE GATHERING TO MARK THE END OF MEATFARE FOOD PREPARED BY AHEPA. DANCING FROM OUR LEVENDIA WITH THE PARTICIPA- TION OF THE SAN ANTONIO YOUTH GROUP. A MASK MAKING CONTEST FOR THE CHILDREN. FAMILY FRIENDLY COSTUMES ARE WELCOME. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS OUR CONSECRATION. Please RSVP by March 2nd at: office@transfiguration.org 2016 Southern Region GOYA Lenten Retreat The 2016 Southern Region GOYA Lenten Retreat will be held April 15-17, 2016, at the Sky Ranch retreat center in Van, Texas. GOYAns, ages 11-18, are invited to retreat away from every day challenges for a weekend of growth and fellowship. The registration fee for the 2016 GOYA Southern Region Lenten Retreat is $145. Registration closes at midnight in the Mountain Time Zone on April 3, To register visit: Memorial Service The memorial service today is for: Georgia Georgiades (1 yr.) survived by her beloved husband Leontios, her 5 children, their spouses and 14 grandchildren. In Austin, Christiana & Nick; grandchildren Georgia & Athanasios Spiropoulos. May Her Memory be Eternal Thank you to last week s Luncheon Sponsors Jones, Jones, Justice, Kalpaxis, Kangos, Khan Thank you to this week s Coffee Hour Sponsors: Gianakopoulos, Keriotis, Kenna, Kenyon, Klaras, Keys Next week s Luncheon Sponsors: THE MEN S GROUP Thank you to last week s ushers: Pat Mitchell (PCM) Kevin Korioth, Tricia Korioth, Stella Rossnagel Thank you to today's ushers: Christa Sewell (PCM) Harry Stamatis, David Horwedel, Vaios Athanasiou Next week s ushers are: Harry Stamatis (PCM) Dan Appling, Gigi Appling, Nyda Glaros