Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare)

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1 Sunday Bulletin March 13, 2016 Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare) Removal of Relics of Nicephoros; Pouplios, Bishop of Athens Transfiguration of our Lord Greek Orthodox Church 414 St. Stephens School Road Austin, Texas (512) office@transfiguration.org website - Sunday Service Schedule Orthros 8:30am; Divine Liturgy 10am Reverend Fr. Vasileios Flegas, Proistamenos

2 Hymns Hymn Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Ex ipsus katitthes o efsplagnos, tafin katethexo triimeros, ina imas eleftherosis ton pathon. I Zoi ke i Anastasis imon, Kirie thoxa si. From on high did You descend, O merciful Lord, for us did You endure, three days in the tomb that we may be, released from passions in this world, You who are our resurrection and our life Glory unto You O Lord. 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 Τῆς σοφίας ὁδηγέ, φρονήσεως χορηγέ, τῶν ἀφρόνων παιδευτά, καὶ πτωχῶν ὑπερασπιστά, στήριξον, συνέτισον τὴν καρδίαν μου Δέσποτα. Σὺ δίδου μοι λόγον, ὁ τοῦ Πατρός Λόγος ἰδοὺ γὰρ τὰ χείλη μου, οὐ μὴ κωλύσω ἐν τῷ κράζειν σοι Ἐλεῆμον, ἐλέησόν με τὸν παραπεσόντα. Tis sofias odige, froniseos horige, ton afronon pedefta, kai ptoxon iperaspista, stirikson, sinetison tin kardian mou Despota. Si didou mi logon, o tou Patros Logos idou gar ta hili mou, ou mi koliso en to krazin si Eleimon, eleison me ton parapesonta. O Thou Guide unto wisdom, Bestower of prudence, Instructor of the foolish, and Defender of the poor: establish and grant understanding unto my heart, O Master. Grant me speech, O Word of the Father; for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying unto Thee: Have mercy, O Merciful One, on me who have fallen 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 ADULT Teams: 3 players 20+. Registration forms as well as sample questions are in Mt. Tabor Hall. For more information, contact Dr. Jacob Angelo at giddoangelo@gmail.com. Parish Wide Women s Retreat led by Father Vasileios & Presvytera Vasiliki Saturday, March 19 in Mt. Tabor Hall - 12pm As We Prepare for the Consecration of Our Temple by Consecrating Our Hearts Father Vasileios, and Presvytera Vasiliki will lead us through another spiritual journey. The retreat will start with a Potluck lunch at 12pm and will finish in time for Great Vespers. Please RSVP with the office at: office@transfiguration.org

3 Epistle - St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4 rethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we B first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand. Gospel - Matthew 6:14-21 he Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, T your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. "And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." HOPE/JOY Campfire Night Saturday, April 9, 5:45-7:45 at the Garwood's House (1306 Canyon Edge Drive) Please Join us at Transfiguration for Great Vespers at 4:30pm and then head over to the Garwood Home for a campfire, songs, a Lenten lesson and Lenten food. So that we will know how much food to provide PLEASE RSVP on the Evite invitation at this link: R9QPAUqGFh Contact: Amity Garwood * amity_garwood@hotmail.com Ἀ δελφοί, νῦν ἐγγύτερον ἡμῶν ἡ σωτηρία ἢ ὅτε ἐπιστεύσαμεν. Ἡ νὺξ προέκοψεν, ἡ δὲ ἡμέρα ἤγγικεν ἀποθώμεθα οὖν τὰ ἔργα τοῦ σκότους, καί ἐνδυσώμεθα τὰ ὅπλα τοῦ φωτός. Ὡς ἐν ἡμέρᾳ, εὐσχημόνως περιπατήσωμεν, μὴ κώμοις καὶ μέθαις, μὴ κοίταις καὶ ἀσελγείαις, μὴ ἔριδι καὶ ζήλῳ. Ἀλλʼ ἐνδύσασθε τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν, καὶ τῆς σαρκὸς πρόνοιαν μὴ ποιεῖσθε, εἰς ἐπιθυμίας. Τὸν δὲ ἀσθενοῦντα τῇ πίστει προσλαμβάνεσθε, μὴ εἰς διακρίσεις διαλογισμῶν. Ὃς μὲν πιστεύει φαγεῖν πάντα, ὁ δὲ ἀσθενῶν λάχανα ἐσθίει. Ὁ ἐσθίων τὸν μὴ ἐσθίοντα μὴ ἐξουθενείτω, καὶ ὁ μὴ ἐσθίων τὸν ἐσθίοντα μὴ κρινέτω ὁ θεὸς γὰρ αὐτὸν προσελάβετο. Σὺ τίς εἶ ὁ κρίνων ἀλλότριον οἰκέτην; Τῷ ἰδίῳ κυρίῳ στήκει ἢ πίπτει. Σταθήσεται δέ δυνατὸς γάρ ἐστιν ὁ θεὸς στῆσαι αὐτόν. Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εὰν γὰρ ἀφῆτε τοῖς ἀνθρώποις τὰ παραπτώματα αὐτῶν, ἀφήσει καὶ ὑμῖν ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ἀφῆτε τοῖς ἀνθρώποις τὰ παραπτώματα αὐτῶν, οὐδὲ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ἀφήσει τὰ παραπτώματα ὑμῶν. Οταν δὲ νηστεύητε, μὴ γίνεσθε ὥσπερ οἱ ὑποκριταὶ σκυθρωποί ἀφανίζουσι γὰρ τὰ πρόσωπα αὐτῶν ὅπως φανῶσι τοῖς ἀνθρώποις νηστεύοντες ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἀπέχουσι τὸν μισθὸν αὐτῶν. σὺ δὲ νηστεύων ἄλειψαί σου τὴν κεφαλὴν καὶ τὸ πρόσωπόν σου νίψαι,ὅπως μὴ φανῇς τοῖς ἀνθρώποις νηστεύων, ἀλλὰ τῷ πατρί σου τῷ ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ, καὶ ὁ πατήρ σου ὁ βλέπων ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ ἀποδώσει σοι ἐν τῷ φανερῷ. Μὴ θησαυρίζετε ὑμῖν θησαυροὺς ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, ὅπου σὴς καὶ βρῶσις ἀφανίζει, καὶ ὅπου κλέπται διορύσσουσι καὶ κλέπτουσι θησαυρίζετε δὲ ὑμῖν θησαυροὺς ἐν οὐρανῷ, ὅπου οὔτε σὴς οὔτε βρῶσις ἀφανίζει, καὶ ὅπου κλέπται οὐ διορύσσουσιν οὐδὲ κλέπτουσιν ὅπου γάρ ἐστιν ὁ θησαυρὸς ὑμῶν, ἐκεῖ ἔσται καὶ ἡ καρδία ὑμῶν. L e t s all go to the movies! F r i d ay March 25, 7:30p m at AMC Barton Creek Square What a better way to see this movie than with a bunch of loud Greek people. Even if you have not seen part one, even if you are not Greek, join us on Friday, March 25 at 7:30pm at AMC Barton Creek Square for a fun and funny evening. The movie starts at 8pm. Please RSVP with the office by Thursday March 17, as we are pre-purchasing the tickets.

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, Elias, Tim, Rhonda, Prsv. Aspazia, George Geuras, Sharon, Dante, Loukas, Charlie GOYA ACTIVITIES! Monday, March 14 - Kite Flying 2pm. Friday, March 18 - Kayaking at Town Lake 3pm. Friday, March 25 - Mini-Retreat at St. Sophia, San Antonio, TX 11pm Friday, March 25 - My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 viewing at AMC Barton Creek Square 7:30pm Friday, April 1 - Lock-in at St. George, Houston, TX 6pm Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April Southern Region GOYA Lenten Retreat at Sky Ranch in Van, Texas. Saturday, April 23 - May 1 - Lazarus Saturday, Holy Week and Pascha - More details to follow through Sunday School on how GOYA can help out. ORTHODOXY COMMUNITY STUDY AND DISCUSSION C onsecration through the lense of Great Lent Wednesdays at 6:30pm This is a great class for everyone including catechumens as it helps us learn, understand, and grow within our faith. Starting this Wednesday, March 15 we will have the Presanctified Liturgy at 5:30pm, a Lenten dinner sponsored by Philoptochos and we will begin the Orthodoxy study/ discussion after that. The Orthodoxy study/ discussion is for the whole community and it will take us all the way to Holy Week.

5 Registration Cost: $375* ($355 for siblings in immediate family) * completed registrations prior to March 31 will receive a 10% discount Registration Deadline: Early Bird: 11:59pm (mountain) March 31, 2016 Regular: 11:59pm (mountain) May 6, 2016 Registration Link: If you have questions about registration, please contact: rsinos@denver.goarch.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. Registra- ORTHODOX YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Forgiveness Vespers: Sunday, March 13 at 5pm - Please join the Transfiguration parish community for the service of Forgiveness Vespers which marks the start of Great Lent this Sunday at 5pm at Transfiguration. For more information, check out the Greek Archdiocese website on Great Lent. Coffee with Father Vasileios: Tuesday, March 15 at 7pm - Theme: "Not Just Another Lent" - Location: Stinson s Coffee, 4416 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, (stinsonsbistro.com) - During this informal meet up for young professionals, we'll discuss Great Lent with Fr Vasileios, including thinking about making internal changes during this time, and how might this be a new exciting time, different from last year's lent.

6 Mission Sunday, March 13th, is TODAY! In just a few more days our great Lenten journey begins! As this beautiful season approaches, please remember that Mission Sunday is also March 13th. What better way to approach our March toward Pascha than to pray for and support the Church s mission to share the salvation of Christ with the world! On March 13th, please say a prayer for Orthodox Missions and Orthodox Missionaries serving around the world, consider volunteering to serve as part of an Orthodox Mission Team, and support this eternal work of the Church with a gift to the Mission Center. For more information or to get involved, visit missions@ocmc.org, or call 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

7 Denis & Eleni Ackerman AHEPA Jacob & Diana Angelo Lou & Ellen Apostolakis Vaios & Madeleine Athanasiou Robert & Madgalene Ayers Gregg & Amy Bell Jerry S. III Benson Kiki Benson Maria Benson Dn George & Prsv Ria Bithos Marko & Elissa Bjeletich Gene & Lynne Bourgeois Russell & Christine Boyer Rick Brooks Jason & Katherine Bryant Maria Burke Michael & Evanthia Burns Despina Carter Jeff & Kathy Civins Christos & Christina Christou James & Georgia Coclin Bill & Betty Colovas Ted & Katerina Costouros 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 John & Lili Drakopoulos Drew & Ana Dudley Judith Eagle Fr. David & Prsv Vasiliki Eckley John & Jessica Esper Chris & Olga Falkowski Fr Vasileios & Prsv Stella Flegas Edward F. Frontera 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 Jennie Hardy Christopher & Vicki Harris Paul Hatgil Octavian & Oltea Herescu Vickie Hicks Nick & Ruth Hildom Brian & Sue Holland Tom Holley David & Eleni Horwedel Eleni Hrissikopoulos Tryfon & Georgia Hristopoulos Juliann Hunter Lucas & Jenny Jacomides Nick Jannes Gwen Elizabeth Jerome Ralph & Anita Jones Johnny & Argyro Justice Maria Justice Ted Kalenterides Nici Kalogirou James Kalpaxis Peter & Linda Kangos George & Georgia Karides 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 Georgene Nicas Lindsey Robert & Susan Lindsey Mary Long Fotini Margos David & Mariam McFalls David Maziasz Robert & Mary Maziasz Archie & Dina Meador Maria Miller & Geoffrey Price Patricia Mitchell Vasilia Mitropoulos Nina Morris Chris & Angele Moyseos Blair & Heather Mulholland Maria Nikas Jim & Kellie Norman Shawn & Stephanie O'Brien Chris & Summer Orthmann David & Elaine Osowski Nick & Smaragda Papanikolaou Kim Peet Irene Perez Paul & Larissa Petrogeorge Chris & Tina Petropoulos Takis & Irini Petropoulos Ioanna Petty John & Cynthia Phillips Dionysios & Sonia Phocas Ken & Mary-Ellen Pon Gabe & Lisa Poulos Raleigh Poulos Greg & Marisa Prasifka Geoffrey S. Price Jordan Price Nicole Price Peter & Cynthia Price Zachary Price Jamal & Angie Qatato Mark & Jackey Randol Daniel Reeder Tom Rigney William & Linda Robertson Peter & Barbara Romell Charles & Phyllis Romine Terri Ross Stella Rossnagel Maria Sarinaki Max & Nicki Schoolar Shane & Christa Sewell Leonie 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 Michele S. Suehs Thomas & Christine Suehs Mays (Mia) Tannous Marsha & James Thurman Matthew & Christa Tracey Transfiguration Greek School Stephen & Martha Tsihlas Daniel Uritu Dr. Demetri & Dena Vacalis James Vacalis Radu & Antoanela Vasilescu Jason & Jenica Welch Mark Werner Walter & Triantafillia Willoughby Tyler WIllmann Allen & Julie Wynn Stuart & Kori Yoder Elias & Cynthia Zachos Stathis & Vicki Zotis SUBMISSIONS FOR THE SCROLL OF NAMES Don t forget to or mail to the office your submissions for the scroll of names that will be placed in the Altar with the relics. Forms are online or you can pick one up at the Consecration table in Mt. Tabor Hall

8 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday, March 13, 2016 Services for this Week : Monday, March 14 - Great Compline - 5:30pm Wednesday, March 16 - Presanctified - 5:30pm Friday, March 18 - Presanctified - 9am Salutations to the Theotokos - 6pm Saturday, March 19 - Saturday of Souls - Orthros 9am Liturgy 10am Great Vespers - 5pm P h ilo p to ch os News COMING SOON - The chance to buy some raffle tickets to win beautiful gift baskets provided by some of our ministries. All proceeds benefit Consecration. Save the Date - May 7, Festival of Tables - Food Fun Fashion This is our Philoptochos Fundraiser for Consecration. Gather your friends and stop by the Philoptochos table to reserve your table today! Volunteers needed - Please notify us when you are available to help with our consecration project on August 5, 6, & 7. We need your help! Easter Gift Baskets - This Easter Philoptochos will be preselling beautiful Easter Gift Baskets filled with red eggs, Easter bread & candy. We will also, be selling red eggs by the dozen. Details available soon. Happy Birthday Deacon George May God grant you many many more Deacon Mark and Diakonissa Thea Pakes Thank you to last week s Coffee Hour Sponsors Thank you to this week s Coffee Hour Sponsors: Next week s Coffee Hour Sponsors: Khan, Kinnas, Kersch, Korioth, Pon Kobzar, Kounelias, Kourkounakis, Kwasny, Lambros, Miller Leara, Landon, Maziasz, Maziasz, Meador, Lerman Thank you to last week s ushers: Thank you to today's ushers: Next week s ushers are: Chris Falkowski (PCM) Judy Eagle (PCM) Chris Falkowski (PCM) Paul Petrogeorge, Argyro Justice, Maria MIller Harry Stamatis, MaryBeth Gradziel, Brian Holland Kevin Korioth, Tricia Korioth, Stella Rossnagel