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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.
Parish Council Members On Duty: Mark Nichols/Randy Rogers
Greeters On Duty: Eliza Markley/Mimi Pohlman
Ushers On Duty: Dorothy Botni/Chris Davis/Anthea Nichols/George Sarris/Eric Smith
St. John Altar Servers-Nicholas Tassopoulos, Captain
Prosforo Bakers: Maria Caras/Paula Christopher/Cathy Costarides
8:30 am
10:00 am
Orthros-Sanctuary
Divine Liturgy
Metropolitan Alexios, presiding
11:15 am
Catechism
40 day Blessing of Johanna Ceisel-Miller and her daughter, Maria Patricia.
CHURCH SERVICES:
Mon., Apr. 18
6:00 pm
Great Compline-Chapel
Wed., Apr. 20
Sixth Wednesday in Lent
5:45 pm
Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts-Chapel
(followed by a Lenten Dinner/Presentation)
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
hbishop Anastasios of
“we find ourselves by
Have we learned the
y giving to others of all
Thurs., Apr. 21
6:00 pm
Great Compline-Chapel
Fri., Apr. 22
6:00 pm
Great Vespers - Resurrection of St. Lazarus
Sat., Apr. 23
The Resurrection of St. Lazarus
8:45 am
Orthros-Sanctuary
10:00 am
Divine Liturgy (followed by the making of palm crosses and
Confession for children)
Artoklasia is offered by Larry Gess in honor of the Feast of St. Lazarus.
5:00 pm
Great Vespers for Palm Sunday-Chapel
Sun., Apr. 24
Palm Sunday
8:30 am
10:00 am
7:00 pm
- The Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem
Orthros-Sanctuary
Divine Liturgy
Bridegroom Service
THE FOLLOWING MINISTRIES WILL BE MEETING:
Sun., Apr. 17
2016 Membership/Stewardship Drive
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
12:15 pm
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
Prime Timers Ministry coffee/fellowship hour-Parish Hall
Pitsirikia Dance Practice (Pre-K)-Lower LL, Office
Palamakia Dance Practice (K & 1st)-Lower LL, Office
Metamorphosi Dance Practice (Adult)-Platea
Phoenix/Eleftheria Dance Practice (Middle/High)-Parish Hall
Mon., Apr. 18
6:30 pm
Philoptochos Book Club-Peppas Home
Status of 2016 Drive as of Friday, April 15th
Tues., Apr. 19
4:30
5:00
5:30
7:00
7:15
Asteria Dance Practice (2nd & 3rd grade)-Parish Hall
Work in Jacob’s Garden-3335 Trickum Road
Hellenic Studies/Biblical Greek-Office, Chapel
Choir Practice-Sanctuary
Petaloudes Dance Practice (4th & 5th grade)-Parish Hall
Wed., Apr. 20
7:00 pm
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?
Number of Individuals/Couples who have pledged
Total General Fund Pledge Amount
2016
End of 2015
294
$391,076
377
$452,432
Be sure to become a member/steward of the parish in 2016!
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Lenten Dinner/Presentation-Parish Hall
(following the Liturgy)
(Covered Dish: A-F Main Dish, G-M Vegetable/Side Dish, N-R Salad, S-Z Dessert)
Wed., Apr. 20 Cont.
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
High School Juniors/Seniors (GOYA)-Jacobs’ Home
Thurs., Apr. 21
7:00 pm
Festival Committee Meeting-Parish Hall
Fri., Apr. 22
8:00 pm
High School Youth Group Meeting (Sr. GOYA)-Parish Hall
Sat., Apr. 23
4:00 pm
Byzantine Liturgy Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
Sun., Apr. 24
12:30 pm
Palm Sunday Luncheon-Parish Hall
Middle School Youth Group (GOYA)-Office, GOYA Room
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARIETTA GREEK FESTIVAL: May 13, 14, and 15:
Volunteers Needed! Sign Up Today!!
Hellenic Dance: All Festival dancers need a dance t-shirt (same design as last year). Email
Dorian at mariettahellenicdance@gmail.com or DorianBafas@yahoo.com for purchase
information.
Philoptochos: Book Club: Our next meeting is tomorrow, April 18th, at Rosemary Peppas’
home. Book title is Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.
TODAY Rosemary Hendrix will be signing copies of her book Under the Umbrella...A Resource for
Families with Alzheimer’s during coffee/fellowship hour. The book outlines a unique program,
designed to keep loved ones at home for as long as possible and to help others.
Prime Timers: Trip to Pigeon Forge - June 14-16, 3 days, 2 nights; pick up a brochure at our table
during coffee hour.
AGAPE Picnic: We will again hold our AGAPE Picnic on Pascha Sunday, May 1st, following the
Great Vespers of Love service at 12:00 noon. Cost is Adults $15, Children 12 and under $5.00.
Palm Sunday Luncheon - April 24th
Parish Hall
Sponsored by the Holy Transfiguration Choir
Grilled Tilapia, Green Beans, Greek Salad, Potatoes, Dessert
Become a part of the “Our
Faith, Our Future” building fund
campaign in 2016!
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
Adults - $12
Children - $6 (under 10 yrs.)
Maximum per Family - $40
No prepaid tickets; tickets will be sold at the door.
All monies benefit the Capital Building Fund Campaign
Thank you to the Pappas Brothers (Papadreaux Restaurant of Houston)
and Tom Lambrou of Cosmopolitan Restaurant of Marietta for their
food donations.
As of Friday, April 15th we have 213 families pledged to this fund in 2016.