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Receiving Holy Communion
Orthodox Christians who have prepared spiritually are invited to come forward “with
the fear of God, with faith, and with love” to receive Holy Communion.
Non-Orthodox Christians may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) offered at the
conclusion of the service, but not Holy Communion.
Preparation for Holy Communion includes confession of sins (even of sinful thoughts)
and repentance, making peace with those around us, forgiving those who hurt us, asking
for forgiveness from those we have hurt, and prayer. There is a special set of prayers
called "Preparation for Holy Communion" to help prepare.
If you have further questions regarding the proper preparation for Holy Communion,
please speak with Fr. Panayiotis.
Christian Stewardship
is about becoming
good caretakers of all
that God has given us.
God has given each of
us special and unique
gifts. And through
Holy Scripture He
teaches us all that we
have is a loan. He
lends everything to us,
and reminds us that
us to give a detailed
have done with the gifts
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Parish Council Members On Duty: Georgia O’Brien/Athan Tsarouhas
Greeters On Duty: Pat Koutouzis/Sophia Linebaugh
Ushers On Duty: Kurk Johnson/Steve Kargas/Rosemary Peppas/Ann Zakreski
Altar Servers-Summer Schedule-All Teams
Prosforo Bakers: Elena Kay/Pat Koutouzis/Linda Lopos
8:30 am
Orthros-Sanctuary
10:00 am
Divine Liturgy
A 40 day Memorial Service is given by Georgia O’Brien for her father, Fr. George Prassas.
May his memory be eternal!
CHURCH SERVICES:
Sat., July 9
Note: No Vespers service
Sun., July 10
Third Sunday of Matthew
8:30 am
Orthros-Sanctuary
10:00 am
Divine Liturgy
Thurs., July 14
6:00 pm
Fri., July 15
Feast of St. Kyrikos & his mother, Ioulita, the martyrs
9:00 am
Orthros-Chapel
10:00 am
Divine Liturgy
Great Vespers for the Feast of St. Kyrikos & his mother,
Ioulita, the martyrs.
THE FOLLOWING MINISTRIES WILL BE MEETING:
Everything we have is temporal. We don’t know for how long we
have it. The fundamental question, though, is how will we use all
that we have for the glory of God?
2016 Membership/Stewardship Drive
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Sun., July 3
12:15 pm
Bylos family coffee/fellowship hour-Parish Hall
Clergy Laity Congress begins-Nashville, TN
Mon., July 4
Fourth of July-Church office closed
Wed., July 6
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Work in Jacob’s Garden-3335 Trickum Road
Youth Group (GOYA)-PLC
Sun., July 10
12:15 pm
Peppas/Sampanes coffee/fellowship hour-Parish Hall
Mon., July 11
6:30 pm
Finance Committee Meeting-OCR
Tues., July 12
6:30 pm
Parish Council Meeting-OCR
Wed., July 13
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Work in Jacob’s Garden-3335 Trickum Road
Youth Group (GOYA)-PLC
Fri., July 15
11:30 am
Philoptochos Lunch-Planning Meeting-Parish Hall
Status of 2016 drive as of Friday, July 1st
Number of Individuals/Couples who have pledged
Total General Fund Pledge Amount
2016
End of 2015
347
$406,483
377
$452,432
Be sure to become a member/steward of the parish in 2016, an historic year for us!
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coffee/Fellowship Hour: We need hosts for coffee/fellowship hour during August. Please call
Stephanie Lukens at 678.230.8412 if you would like to serve or sign up at:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4cabad23a2fe3-coffee .
Philoptochos: Be sure to purchase your tickets for our annual fundraiser on Saturday,
November 5th. We have limited seating and will be opening up our event to our sister parishes
within the next few weeks!
G REEK N IGHT
“YORGOS ’ TAVERNA”
Artoklasia for St. Paisios—We will be offering an artoklasia in July for this recently
canonized and beloved modern saint. To participate in honoring the saint, please give a list of
your family members’ names to one of our priests and consider a donation. Checks should be
made out to the parish and reference “Artoklasia for St. Paisios.” • LIVE COMEDY
(PG-13)
• LIVE GREEK BAND
• DELICIOUS “MEZZE”
(GREEK APPETIZERS)
• SILENT AUCTION
• CASH BAR
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Saturday, November 5, 2016
Doors open 7:00 P.M.
Show begins 8:00 P.M.
Become a part of the “Our Faith, Our Future”
building fund campaign in 2016!
Panagia Chapter, Philoptochos
Charity Fall Fundraiser
Includes : Live Entertainment
Adults: $50
Delicious Greek Appetizers
Students (13-18) $35
Non-Alcoholic
Beverages
(Cash Bar Available)
Table of 10: $450
The walls are rising, built on the strong foundation of our faith!
“For no other foundation can any one lay
than that which is laid, which is
Jesus Christ.” 1Cor. 3:11
As of Friday, July 1st, we have 225 families pledged to this fund in 2016.
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Parish Life Center (PLC)
3431 Trickum Rd., Marietta , GA 30066
Reservations Required (limited seating): 678-492-5818 or llopos624@gmail.com
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