SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY, APRIL 18
Children in Group B will attend class after communion.
LENTEN WORSHIP
This coming week we will gather on Monday for Compline at 6:30pm and on Wednesday for Pre-sanctified Liturgy at 6 pm. Because this is the last week of Great Lent there is no service on Friday evening. On Saturday, April 24, we commemorate the Saturday of Lazarus. Following services we invite you to join us as we prepare palms for Palm Sunday. During these challenging times the calm of worship will help us deal the anxiety, loneliness, and despair that has filled our lives. All services will be live-streamed on www.YouTube.com/transgoc.
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.
THE THREE-LEGGED STOOL
How are you doing with your three-legged stool? Often, the image of a three-legged stool is used to help us understand three important aspects of Great Lent, prayer, works of charity, and fasting. Just as each leg of the stool is equally important and provides stability, these three ‘spiritual legs’ provide stability for our spiritual well-being. Too often our sole focus during Great Lent is fasting, but fasting without the works of charity and prayer, is a diet. All three of these are important and require our attention and use.
Especially during this time, it is important for us to find comfort and solace. We are longing for our Lord’s loving embrace and these three spiritual tools open our hearts to Christ.
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship applications are available on-line (transchurch.org) for graduating high school seniors planning on attending college in the fall. For further questions contact Pat Mahoney (pmahoney7@comcast.net) or 978-436-0998. The deadline for applications is May 1st.
PHILOPTOCHOS SPECIAL LENTEN PROJECT
The three aspects of Great Lent are prayer, fasting, and works of charity. We pray that you will join the Philoptochos Society in our charity project this year.
Since we have not been able to provide monthly meals to the House of Hope since the start of the pandemic, we would like to provide them with some of the items that they need at this time: New/gently used children’s clothing, size 2T through 14/16; Size 6 diapers; and Baby wipes.
Or if you prefer, you may purchase an snacks and other items from their Amazon wish list or donate an Amazon gift card.
Please bring your donations to church during scheduled services on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, or Palm Sunday, April 25th.
Please email Cindy Rios at cerios331@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support!
SEEKING AGAPE SERVICE READERS
On Easter Sunday, May 2, we celebrate the Agape Vesper Service. During this service we offer the Gospel reading in as many languages as possible. This reminds us that the proclamation of Christ’s resurrection was made throughout the whole world. If you read a language other than Greek and English and would like to participate at the service by reading the Gospel, please speak with Fr. Tom. We welcome your participation.
WATCH SERVICES ONLINE
Please accept our apologies for the technical difficulties we have experience this past week. We are optimistic that we have resolved the issues and 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.
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: In Loving Memory of John C. Anton
†Vigil Light at the Foot of the Holy Cross: Heavenly Father we thank you for the blessings †Irene and Demetrios Manelas