15th Sunday Of Luke. Unmercenaries Cyrus & John; Martyrs Theodote, Tehoctiste & Eudoxia. Transfiguration of our Lord. Greek Orthodox Church

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1 Sunday Bulletin January 31, th Sunday Of Luke Unmercenaries Cyrus & John; Martyrs Theodote, Tehoctiste & Eudoxia 1st Annual Godparent Sunday 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 Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι. Ote katilthes pros ton thanaton, i Zoi i athavatos, tote ton athin enekrosas ti astrapi tis theotitos, Ote the ke tus tethneotas ek ton katahthonion anestisas, pase e thinamis ton epuranion ekravgazon zoothota Christe o Theos imon thoxa si. When You descended to the realm of death You as life immortal rendered to Hades a mortal blow by Your all radiant divinity. And when You from infernal depths and the darkness below did raise the dead all the hosts of heaven s powers did proclaim and cry out O life-giving Christ and Our God we give glory Hymn for Sts. Cyrus and John Τὰ θαύματα τῶν ἁγίων σου Μαρτύρων, τεῖχος ἀκαταμάχητον, ἡμῖν δωρησάμενος, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, ταῖς αὐτῶν ἱκεσίαις, βουλὰς ἐθνῶν διασκέδασον, τῆς Βασιλείας τὰ σκῆπτρα κραταίωσον, ὡς μόνος ἀγαθὸς καὶ φιλάνθρωπος. Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou alone art good and the Friend of man. 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 Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῷ τόκῳ σου, καὶ χεῖρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νῦν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος. Thou Who didst sanctify the Virgin's womb by Thy birth, and didst bless Symeon's hands as was meet, by anticipation hast even now saved us, O Christ God. But grant peace in the midst of wars unto Thy commonwealth and strengthen the hierarchs whom Thou hast loved, O only Friend of man. Consecration Preparations under way! You may have noticed the paint swatches on our church walls. Preparations for beautifying the interior of our Sanctuary have been made! We are very excited to announce that we begin painting on February 1st!

3 Epistle - St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15 T IMOTHY, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. Gospel - Luke 19:1-10 A t that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost." Τ έκνον Τιμόθεε, πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος. Εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ καὶ κοπιῶμεν καὶ ὀνειδιζόμεθα, ὅτι ἠλπίκαμεν ἐπὶ θεῷ ζῶντι, ὅς ἐστιν σωτὴρ πάντων ἀνθρώπων, μάλιστα πιστῶν. Παράγγελλε ταῦτα καὶ δίδασκε. Μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω, ἀλλὰ τύπος γίνου τῶν πιστῶν ἐν λόγῳ, ἐν ἀναστροφῇ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ, ἐν πνεύματι, ἐν πίστει, ἐν ἁγνείᾳ. Ἕως ἔρχομαι, πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει, τῇ παρακλήσει, τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ. Μὴ ἀμέλει τοῦ ἐν σοὶ χαρίσματος, ὃ ἐδόθη σοι διὰ προφητείας μετὰ ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν τοῦ πρεσβυτερίου. Ταῦτα μελέτα, ἐν τούτοις ἴσθι, ἵνα σου ἡ προκοπὴ φανερὰ ᾖ ἐν πᾶσιν. Τ ῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, διήρχετο τὴν Ιεριχώ καὶ ἰδοὺ ἀνὴρ ὀνόματι καλούμενος Ζακχαῖος, καὶ αὐτὸς ἦν ἀρχιτελώνης, καὶ οὗτος ἦν πλούσιος, καὶ ἐζήτει ἰδεῖν τὸν Ιησοῦν τίς ἐστι, καὶ οὐκ ἠδύνατο ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄχλου, ὅτι τῇ ἡλικίᾳ μικρὸς ἦν. καὶ προδραμὼν ἔμπροσθεν ἀνέβη ἐπὶ συκομορέαν, ἵνα ἴδῃ αὐτόν, ὅτι ἐκείνης ἤμελλε διέρχεσθαι. καὶ ὡς ἦλθεν ἐπὶ τὸν τόπον, ἀναβλέψας ὁ Ιησοῦς εἶδεν αὐτὸν καὶ εἶπε πρὸς αὐτόν Ζακχαῖε, σπεύσας κατάβηθι σήμερον γὰρ ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ σου δεῖ με μεῖναι. καὶ σπεύσας κατέβη, καὶ ὑπεδέξατο αὐτὸν χαίρων. καὶ ἰδόντες πάντες διεγόγγυζον λέγοντες ὅτι παρὰ ἁμαρτωλῷ ἀνδρὶ εἰσῆλθε καταλῦσαι. σταθεὶς δὲ Ζακχαῖος εἶπε πρὸς τὸν Κύριον ἰδοὺ τὰ ἡμίση τῶν ὑπαρχόντων μου, Κύριε, δίδωμι τοῖς πτωχοῖς, καὶ εἴ τινός τι ἐσυκοφάντησα, ἀποδίδωμι τετραπλοῦν. εἶπε δὲ πρὸς αὐτὸν ὁ Ιησοῦς ὅτι σήμερον σωτηρία τῷ οἴκῳ τούτῳ ἐγένετο, καθότι καὶ αὐτὸς υἱὸς Αβραάμ ἐστιν. ἦλθε γὰρ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ζητῆσαι καὶ σῶσαι τὸ ἀπολωλός. Sunday School classes are in session. Please allow the students and their teachers to receive Holy Communion first so that they can get to class.

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, Lili, Archie, Paul, Rebecca, Lynne Marie, Dennis Luke, Cecilia, Jacquie, Hunter, Zenon, Venton, Bill, Douglas Edwards, Paul Thomas, Thomas James, Maria GOYA is collecting canned foods and other non-perishable foods for the local food bank and also monetary donations to IOCC. Please bring everything in by Sunday, February 7. February 7, 2016 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 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 Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church invites you to celebrate with us at our 30th Anniversary Gala Saturday, February 13th, :30pm to 11:30pm at the Austin Country Club Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment, Silent Auction and Raffle. All proceeds from the Gala are going towards the Consecration of our Church Ticket Prices: Adults- $100 Children under 18- $40 Purchase Tickets at transfiguration.org Complementary Valet Parking

6 Denis & Eleni Ackerman 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 Lynne Bourgeois Russell & Christine Boyer Rick Brooks Jason & Katherine Bryant Maria Burke Despina Carter Jeff & Kathy Civins James & Georgia Coclin Bill & Betty Colovas Dean & Julie Davenport Alex & Joan Demetriadis Joseph & Koula DeRossi Stephen & Diann Dow Jo & JoAnn Draina Drew & Ana Dudley Judith Eagle 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 Michael & Nyda Glaros MaryBeth Gradziel Tom & Allison Gouris John & Pam Halter Jennie Hardy Christopher & Vicki Harris Paul Hatgil Vickie Hicks David & Eleni Horwedel Eleni Hrissikopoulos Juliann Hunter Gwen Elizabeth Jerome Ralph & Anita Jones Johnny & Argyro Justice Maria Justice Ted Kalenterides James Kalpaxis Peter & Linda Kangos George & Georgia Karides Mia Karides Vana Kersch Thaseen & Sophia Khan Spyros & Cynthia Kinnas Patricia Klaras Kevin & Tricia Korioth Despo Lamas Despina Lambrou James & Karen Landon William & Michelle Leara Lee & Elaine Leatherwood Tonya Leora Steve Levendakes Robert & Susan Lindsey Mary Long Fotini Margos Archie & Dina Meador Patricia Mitchell Vasilia Mitropoulos Nina Morris Jim & Kellie Norman Shawn & Stephanie O'Brien David & Elaine Osowski Kim Peet Chris & Tina Petropoulos Takis & Irini Petropoulos Ioanna Petty John & Cynthia Phillips Dionysios & Sonia Phocas Ken & Mary-Ellen Pon Raleigh Poulos Greg & Marisa Prasifka Peter & Cynthia Price Tom Rigney William & Linda Robertson Peter & Barbara Romell Stella Rossnagel Maria Sarinaki Max & Nicki Schoolar Shane & Christa Sewell Linward & Beverly Shivers George & Teresa Skevofilax John & Cristina Skevofilax Kostas & Vasiliki Spanos 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 Marsha & James Thurman Transfiguration Greek School Stephen & Martha Tsihlas Dr. Demetri & Dena Vacalis James Vacalis Radu & Antoanela Vasilescu Jason & Jenica Welch Mark Werner Allen & Julie Wynn Stuart & Kori Yoder

7 Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church First Outdoor Divine Liturgy on our Property - June 1991 GODPARENT SUNDAY IS TODAY!!! This year, in addition to Godparents sitting with their Godchildren, taking them for Holy Communion, we will offer an important and special prayer service to God, asking for His continued blessings in our preparations for the Consecration of our Church. Firstly, we will gather all Godparent pledges towards Consecration and offer them in prayer to God, asking for His blessings and sanctification, upon all the names of our family and friends offered. Secondly, we will process outside the Church building and go to the exact location of where the first Transfiguration Divine Liturgy was held outdoors on these grounds. Together, in prayer, we will ask God s blessings and protection, as Father Vasileios blesses with Holy Water the precipitous cliff area where the new processional walkway behind the Holy Altar, will be built! Glory to God for His many blessings of love, service and growth in our community! We are so grateful!

8 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday, January 31, 2015 Services for this Week : Tuesday, February 2 - Presentation of Our Lord - Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 10am Saturday, February 6 - Feast of St. Photios - Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 10am NO Vespers on Saturday, February 6 Grilled Marinated Chicken Green beans in Tomato Sauce (Fasolakia Giaxni) Roasted Potatoes & Carrots Spanakopita Salad Hot Dogs & Chips for the kids Men s Study Group The Men s Study Group will meet on Wednesday, February 3 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. Copies are available in our bookstore. All TGOC men are invited! Thank you to last week s Coffee Hour Sponsors Petty, Glarakis, Glaros, Gouris, Gradziel, Hardy Thank you to last week s ushers: Tom Gouris (PCM) Dan Appling, Gigi Appling, Nyda Glaros Thank you to this week s Luncheon Sponsors: Benson, Yoder, Pon, Wynn, Streetman, Landon, Petty, Gouris, Stamatis, Skevofilax Thank you to today's ushers: James Landon (PCM) Paul Petrogeorge, Argyro Justice, Maria Justice Next week s Coffee Hour Sponsors: Harris, Herescu, Hicks, Holland, Horwedel, Hrissikopoulos Next week s ushers are: William Leara (PCM) Chrissie Spiropoulos, MaryBeth Gradziel, Brian Holland