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The August Panegyri – Saturday, August 16

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Honoring the Feastday of the Dormition of the Theotokos and following a Greek Tradition of Celebration we will hold a Feast (Panegyri) tomorrow Saturday, August 16 on the grounds of our church at Holy Transfiguration. The celebration will begin with a Vespers Service in the Chapel of our church at 5:00 pm. A celebration with food and music will follow. Join us and enjoy!

Greek Festival 2008

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Join us for the Greek Festival 2008 from Friday May 16 to Sunday May 18.

Click here to go to the Greek Festival Website: http://www.mariettagreekfestival.org/

Lenten Lecture on the Role of Holy Icons

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Join us this coming Wednesday, April 16, for the last presentation in the series "Theology and Life".

Fr. Panayiotis will delve into the topic of the role of Holy Icons in Orthodox Worship. He will highlight the Icons we use during Holy Week and Pascha and discuss their various elements and aspects.

Discussion as always!

Click here for the Flyer.

Presentation on Holy Mountain and Monasticism

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

This coming Wednesday, April 9, 2008, Fr. Panayiotis will present a slide show on the Holy Mountain and its influence on American Spirituality. Join us after the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts for a Lenten meal and the presentation.
Click here for the Flyer.

Theology and Life – Lenten Slide Presentation on the Holy Land

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

On Wednesday, April 2, 2008 join us for a Slide Presentation on the Holy Land. Travel to the Places where God walked on Earth.
Click here to download the Flyer for the event.

Hellenic Studies Lunch – Greek Independence Day Celebration

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Join us after the Divine Liturgy for the Celebration of Greek Independence in the Parish Life Center on Sunday, March 30th 2008. 
Click here to download the Flyer for the event.

Metropolitan Alexios Visit to our Parish

Friday, March 21st, 2008

On Friday, March 21, 2008, Metropolitan Alexios will be celebrating the Second Salutation to the Theotokos with us, starting at 7:00 pm.
A Lenten reception will be held in his honor immediately following the Divine Services. Please join us.

Second Lenten Lecture-Theology and Life

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Wednesday, March 26, 2008- Second Lecture and Discussion at Holy Transfiguration

Lecture by Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D: "Theology and Life – Journeying to the Light"

Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts 5:45 pm

Lenten Dinner  7:00 pm

Lecture and Discussion: 7:30 pm

Admission: FREE

All Welcome!

Click here to get the Flyer: "Theology and Life – Journeying to the Light"

Sunday of Orthodoxy Pan-Orthodox Vespers

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

On Sunday, March 16, 2008, our Parish will host the Pan-Orthodox Vespers for the Atlanta Area Orthodox Churches. Join us for the Vespers Service at 6:00 pm followed by a Lenten Reception in the Hall of our Church.
Click here for the Flyer-PanOrthodox Vespers 2008 Flyer

Parish Assembly on March 2, 2008

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

    The Parish Council of Holy Transfiguration is calling for a Parish Assembly to be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2008, in the Parish Life Center of our Church immediately following the Divine Liturgy.  The AGENDA for the March 2nd, 2008 Assembly is as follows:

AGENDA

Opening Prayer
Election of a Chairperson
Reading and approval of minutes – a copy is available for review in the Parish Office or
on-line on the Parish’s website at the following URL: Parish Assembly Minutes-October 07.
Please review the copy prior to coming to the meeting.
Father Panayiotis’ Message
President’s Message
Presentation of Proposed Budget for Calendar Year 2008
Election of representatives for the Archdiocese Clergy Laity Assembly
Treasurer’s Annual Report
Building Fund Report
Stewardship Committee Report
Festival Report
Ministries Report (whichever may have a report)
New Business
For the good of the Parish
Closing Prayer

    Eligible to vote are all Stewards of our Parish.  We encourage people to submit their Stewardship Form so they will become eligible to vote.  If you have any questions, please contact the Church office.

    We will be serving a light lunch for all members attending this VERY IMPORTANT meeting. Please bring the enclosed copy of the budget with you to the meeting.

In Christ’s love & Diakonia,

Father Panayiotis Papageorgiou,                Alex Miltiades,   
Protopresbyter                                                 Parish Council President