METROPOLITAN METHODIOS TO VISIT FEBRUARY 21
We welcome Metropolitan Methodios today as he pays a pastoral visit and leads us in worship. Though we would normally offer everyone the opportunity to welcome him during a reception following services, due to COVID protocols, we will not be able to hold a reception. We also welcome Pano Coufos, Metropolis of Boston Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, who has accompanied the Metropolitan today.
If you feel comfortable please join us for worship. If you do not, please participate though our live streaming at www.youtube.com/transgoc.
WEEKLY WORSHIP
The Transfiguration parish continues to use enhanced protocols in order to gather for worship in a safe manner. Even with the increase in cases we believe we are well prepared. We continue to ask everyone to socially distance themselves that keeps our seating limited. We ask that you follow the direction of the ushers. Everyone must wear a mask. These protocols have been established to help protect and keep safe all who gather for worship. But please, if you think you have been exposed to someone with COVID, or you have underlying health conditions, or are not feeling well, please stay home and stay safe.
THE TRIODION BEGINS TODAY
Today we begin the use of the liturgical book called the Triodion. This book contains the special hymns that are used from today through Pascha. The use of this volume announces to us that the beginning of Great Lent (March 15) draws near. Over the next three weeks the Lenten fast is slowly ushered into our lives allowing us to slowly change our fasting pattern. For more information go to Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (goarch.org)
SATURDAY OF SOULS LITURGIES USHER IN GREAT LENT
On the first three Saturdays in March we will commemorate the Saturdays of Souls with Liturgy and Memorial service following. The first two, March 6 & 13, lead us to Great Lent starting on March 15 with the third Saturday of Souls taking place on the first Saturday of Great Lent, March 20. You are encouraged and welcomed to submit names of loved ones who have passed away to be commemorated on these days. For your convenience, a form can be found in the ‘Insert’ section of the bulletin below. You can mail your list of names to the parish office or bring them to church when you attend services.
MAINTENANCE HELP WANTED
Interested in helping the church with its maintenance needs? We are organizing a group of people to be on the Maintenance Crew to coordinate service with vendors and to do small projects around the facility. We would appreciate hearing from you! Thanks in advance! Please contact Marc Gulezian (978-649-3387) if you are interested or have any questions.
CHECK OUT OUR INSERTS AND FLYERS
Weekly, in the section following the announcements you will find inserts and flyers about special events and ministries. Please make sure to check out this section.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Our parish office is currently open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 2 pm. Generally, the office is open in person. On Wednesday, it is open remotely. Even though we are open in person, if you need to come to the office, for your safety, please call and set up an appointment.
NEW CAMERA INSTALLED – WATCH SERVICES ONLINE
Through the generosity of the Helene Antonakis estate the parish has installed a live stream camera that will allow us to continue to stream services. Though we hope the learning curve will be short, please bear with us during the next few weeks as we get to know the equipment better.
We will continue to live stream services through YouTube at www.youtube.come/transgoc. A weekly listing of services can be found on our website www.transchurch.org and listed on the calendar found in this bulletin.
HELP ONLINE
Many still do not feel comfortable physically attending services, but would still like to light a candle or support the parish. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated. We encourage your continued use of our secure online giving platform for single or repeating donations, https://transchurch.churchgiving.com. Of course, you are still welcome to mail in a check to make your donation.
1) To light a vigil candle, please contact Pat Mahoney (pmahoney7@comcast.net or 978-436-0998) or the church office (info@transchurch.org or 978-458-4321). Pat will make sure that your vigil candle is lit for you. Donation: $10. As with all donations, you can mail in a check or you can make a donation online.
2) You are able to make your stewardship, weekly basket offering, candle, memorial, special event, or general donations by using our secure website. Your donations help support the ministries of the parish. Although you may not be in the church building, essential ministries of the parish continue.
STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ, our God, accept our offerings as You accepted the gifts of Your people throughout the ages. We offer these gifts to Your glory, for the support of the ministries of Your holy Church, for the alleviation of suffering and hunger, and for the proclamation of Your Gospel to the whole world.
Grant us Your blessing, Lord our Savior, that we may always be faithful stewards, continuing to share the gifts you have given us, by the power of Your grace, mercy and love. May Your name be glorified forever. Amen.
Trinity votive candles (To Sponsor a Candle please call the Church Office.)
†Vigil Light at the Side Altar (Icon of the Theotokos): In Memory of those who have died during the pandemic and for the health of those recovering. - Chuck and Amelia Karayianis
†Vigil Light at the Icon of Christ: In Loving Memory of Deborah Victoria Skrekas and George Skrekas
†Vigil Light at the Theotokos: In Loving Memory of Ioannis "John" Zaralidis from his family
†Vigil Light at the Icon of the Forerunner: Available
†Vigil Light at the Foot of the Holy Cross: In Loving Memory of Rosemary Eliopoulos an unforgettable wife, mother and yiayia
