HOLY TRANSFIGURATION ORTHODOX CHURCH
Communion Community Compassion
January 25, 2015
SUNDAY OF
GREGORY THE THEOLOCIAN
Troparion of St. Gregory: The pastoral psalter of thy discourse in theology triumphed over the trumpets of orators and overcame it; for having sought the depth of the Spirit, there was also vouchsafed to thee excellence of speech, O Father Gregory. Wherefore, intercede with Christ God to save our souls.
TODAY
8:30 AM ORTHROS 9:30 AM DIVINE LITURGY
The Epistle: Hebrews 7:26-8:2 The Gospel: St. Luke 19:1-10
11:15AM CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES, COFFEE HOUR
Thank you to all who brought food for our coffee hour throughout the month of January! Beginning next Sunday and throughout the month of February we will dependingonthe families whose last names begin withK – Zto bring the foods for our coffee hour and to assist in the work of leaving our great room and kitchen neat and clean. Thank you, everyone!
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Catechumens’ Instruction
We are pleased to welcome Mike and Heather Taggart and their children, Elsa, Andrew and Amelia, to our parish. May God bless this family as they enter our parish, and may our hearts be knit together in Christian love as we worship and serve together.
We give thanks to God for these who are celebrating special days this week
Gus and Rose Karantzis 52nd Anniversary on Tuesday
Alexandra Lewis 14th birthday on Friday
Amelia Taggart 2nd birthday on Friday
God grant you many years!
The beautiful orchid floral piece on the solea is
in memory of our dear sister in the Lord, Mary
Gibson, who departed this life on January 9.
Please pray for the repose of her soul.
May her memory be eternal.
Blessed are those for whom Paradise yearns. Yes, Paradise yearns for those whose goodness makes them beautiful. Paradise opens its gates to them; they abide in dwellings of light and there they find repose. St. Ephraim
The bulletin is printed on Thursday morning each week. If you would like to have something included in the bulletin please call the church office by Wednesday.
PROVIDING THE HOLY BREAD
today: Matthew and Maria Armanio
next Sunday:Sbdn. Theophan and Crys Crocker
As a parish we are grateful to those who faithfully and lovingly prepare the Holy Bread (Prosphora) for our Eucharist celebrations. If you wish to be added to our list of bakers or if you have questions please contact Crys Crocker.
FOR PRAYER AND PRAISE
+Pray for all who are now beginning catechesis in preparation for
Baptism and Chrismation.
+Pray for Gregor Meyer and Erin King as they enter into spiritual
preparation for their marriage.
+Pray for Les and Jill Wolf and their unborn daughter.
+Pray for Jeremy and Kate Stevens and their unborn baby.
+Pray for John and Micha and their children as they face many
decisions.
+Pray for Gus and Rose Karantzis’ daughter, Debbie, undergoing
chemotherapy in preparation for surgery.
Call Fr. Wilbur (530-221-0901) to add your praise or request to the prayer list.
THIS WEEK
Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
30 Steps to Heaven reading group at the Alcotts’
Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Orthodoxyreading group at the Ellsworths’
Saturday
5:15 PM Choir Rehearsal in the great room
6:00 PM Great Vespers
7:00 PM Confession
MINISTRY BEYOND OUR PARISH
Our parish supports the following ministries through our tithes and offerings:
Missionaries Nathan and Gabriela Hoppe, Albania*, Antiochian Archdiocese of North America, Warrenville Youth and Family Services, Midwest Antiochian Diocese, Warrenville Food Pantry, Food for Hungry People, Ancient Faith Radio
COMING EVENTS
Next Sunday, February 1
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF
OUR LORDIN THE TEMPLE
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Catechumens Instruction in the nave
Tuesday, February 3, 7:30 PM
CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL with Lee Joiner
and other musicians at Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College
Sunday, February 8
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Catechumens’ Instruction
Thursday, February 19
Orthodox Mission Benefit Dinner
at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Des Plaines
Monday, February 23
Great Lent begins
HOLY TRANSFIGURATION ORTHODOX CHURCH
Communion Community Compassion
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
28 W 770 Warrenville Road, Warrenville, Illinois 60555
Telephone: (630) 836-1319
Metropolitan : +Metropolitan JOSEPH
Bishop: +Bishop ANTHONY
Pastor: Fr. Wilbur David Ellsworth
Deacon: Dn. Jeremy Finzel
Subdeacon/Sacristan:Sbdn. Theophan Roger Crocker
Director of Christian Education/Parish Life Coordinator:
Bonnie Parisek
Head Greeter:Peter Kokayeff
Parish Council: Sbdn. Roger Theophan Crocker (Chairman)
Kent Alcott (Treasurer)
Bill Morrison (Financial Secretary)
Cris Doloc (Assistant Financial Secretary)
Jordan Finzel (Secretary)
Chuck Parsons and Peter Kokayeff
(Building and Grounds)