The Transfiguration of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
What is the Transfiguration?
The Transfiguration of Christ is one of the central events recorded in the gospels. Immediately after the Lord was recognized by His apostles as “the Christ [Messiah], the Son of the Living God,” He told them that “He must go up to Jerusalem and suffer many things…and be killed and on the third day be raised” (Mt 16). The announcement of Christ’s approaching passion and death was met with indignation by the disciples. And then, after rebuking them, the Lord took Peter, James, and John “up to a high mountain”—by tradition Mount Tabor—and was “transfigured before them.”
The Jewish Festival of Booths was a feast of the dwelling of God with men, and the Transfiguration of Christ reveals how this dwelling takes place in and through the Messiah, the Son of God in human flesh. There is little doubt that Christ’s transfiguration took place at the time of the Festival of Booths, and that the celebration of the event in the Christian Church became the New Testamental fulfillment of the Old Testamental feast in a way similar to the feasts of Passover and Pentecost.
In the Transfiguration, the apostles see the glory of the Kingdom of God present in majesty in the person of Christ they see that “in Him, indeed, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,” that “in Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily” (Col 1.19, 2.9). They see this before the crucifixion so that in the resurrection they might know Who it is Who has suffered for them, and what it is that this one, Who is God, has prepared for those who love Him. This is what the Church celebrates in the feast of the Transfiguration.
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Services and Events This Week
- Sun Jul 30 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Tue Aug 01 — Paraklesis to the Theotokos 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Aug 02 — Early Divine Liturgy 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Aug 02 — St. Peter Game Night 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Fri Aug 04 — Paraklesis to the Theotokos 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Aug 04 — St. Paisios Brotherhood 7:00pm
- Sat Aug 05 — Parish Council Meeting 10:00am
Fr. Hans Out of Town
Fr. Hans will be out of town from Thursday August 10 until Saturday August 12, 2023. He will be presenting a talk at the Montanika Men’s Conference in Montana.
We Need Volunteers in the Kitchen
Wanr be a Social Hall All-Star? You won’t have to cook, but you will have to like fun, food, and fellowship!
Basically the work is service during social hall — preparation after Divine Liturgy, serving the food, and clean up.
It’s a great way to serve the Church and you will make some good friends doing it.
Please see Tom Haley if you can volunteer.
Let's Pray the Paraklesis to the Theotokos Daily
Click the image to get more information on how to participate from the St. Peter's website
Our goal at St. Peter’s is to have one person or family pray the Parakelsis to the Theotokos for at least one day of every month. For each day of the month, individuals or even an entire family can sign up to pray the Paraklesis in their homes on the day/s which they select.
Get more information on how to participate from the St. Peter's website.
ST. PETER'S GREETERS
Can you volunteer? Please call Joe Repya 612-270-4443.
NEW! St. Peter Game Night on Wednesdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Join us on Wednesday evening for a few hours of fellowship and fun. Bring the board games you like to play. It’s casual, fun, and an opportunity for great fellowship.
No sign-up required.
SOCIAL HALL ALL STARS
AUGUST
- MARGIE ZIMMERMAN
- Leon Dephkalion
- Glow Franklin
- Moriah Peterson
- Barbara Sasen
- Will Schwarz
- Rebecca Tomlinson
The Social Hall All Stars are the men and women that make St. Peter's Social Hall happen. Thank you All Stars!
AUGUST
- Sun Jul 30 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Tue Aug 01 — Paraklesis to the Theotokos 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Aug 02 — Early Divine Liturgy 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Aug 02 — St. Peter Game Night 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Fri Aug 04 — Paraklesis to the Theotokos 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Aug 04 — St. Paisios Brotherhood 7:00pm
- Sat Aug 05 — Parish Council Meeting 10:00am
- Sun Aug 06 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Mon Aug 07 — Paraklesis to the Theotokos 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Aug 09 — Early Divine Liturgy 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Aug 09 — St. Peter Game Night 6:00pm-9pm
- Thu Aug 10 — Sat Aug 12 — Fr. Hans Out of Town
- Fri Aug 11 — CANCELLED
St. Paisios Brotherhood 7:00pm
- Sun Aug 13 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Mon Aug 14 — Paraklesis to the Theotokos 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Tue Aug 15 — Dormition Theotokos Divine Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Aug 16 — Early Divine Liturgy 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Aug 16 — St. Peter Game Night 6:00pm-9pm
- Fri Aug 18 — St. Paisios Brotherhood 7:00pm
Christians ought to perseveringly study their religion; they ought to read the Gospel more frequently, to study the Divine Service, to fulfil the commandments and the rules of the Church; to read the writings of the Holy Fathers, religious publications, in order to become imbued with the spirit of Christianity, and to live in a Christian manner. Such should be your occupations and recreations. Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt
The rest that Christ gives is the rest in the soul–not external rest (ease). One may have it in all its sweetness and fullness, and yet have to toil unceasingly, and endure continual sufferings and pain. New Martyr Tsaritsa Alexandra
Solomon says that the enemy ‘hates the sound of steadfastness’ (Prov. II:15. LXX), while the wandering of the mind is the first step towards sinning, as St. Isaac states. St. Peter of Damaskos
[To overcome gloom] Stop assuming! Start thinking! St. Nektarius of Optina
Ever let mercy outweigh all else in you. Let our compassion be a mirror where we may see in ourselves that likeness and that true image which belong to the Divine nature and Divine essence. A heart hard and unmerciful will never be pure. Venerable Isaac the Syrian, bishop of Nineveh
God saves one man through spiritual knowledge and another through guilelessness and simplicity. You should bear in mind that ‘God will not reject the simple’ (Job 8:20. LXX). St. John of Karpathos
- Names will remain on the list for three months.
- If you would like to keep them on longer please mention it to Fr. Hans. We will keep the names on the list for as long as the person needs prayers.
- Names will include the person who requested the prayers and the month the name will be removed.
- The permanent list includes friends and members of St. Peter's and others including shut-ins.
Were names dropped that should have remained? Please mention it to Fr. Hans. He will add them back.
Current Prayer List
Kathy (Dusckas)
Doug (Dusckas)
Maxim (Koco)
George (Tsikistas 8/1)
George (Mourgis 8/1)
Barbara (Sason 8/1)
Stelios (Haley 7/1)
Madison (Tewis 6/1)
Anthony (Breitenbach 6/1)
Arielle (Ghanem 6/1)
Nicholas (Ghanem 6/1)
Christos
Father Demetris
Jamie
Pamela
David
Jessica
Christina (Hildreth)
Georgia and Richard and their unborn child (Chapekis)
Dionysios Chapekis)
Nancy (Forderhase)
Kayla (Palantine)
George (3/23 Chapekis)
Penelope (3/23 Chapekis)
Theodora (3/23)
Victor (3/23)
Barbara (Dusckas 3/23)
James (Dusckas 3/23)
Les (3/23
Lynn (Hurely 1/23)
Irene and newborn baby (Tsikitas 1/23)
Linda (Pappas 1/23)
Ekaterina (Chapekis 1/23)
Lee (Hurley 1/23)
Emmanuel (Kalousdis 1/23)
Katherine (Dusckas 1/23)
Vassiliki (Diveris 1/23)
Zena Touma (Contorelli 1/23
Lamia Touma (Contorelli 1/23
Matthew (Contorelli 1/23
Emmanuel (Kaloudis 1/23)
Nicholas
Marlene (Tewis 12/22)
Tina (Johnson 12/22)
Nicholas (De Lorenzo 12/22)
Priest Anthony (Karbo 11/22)
Archpriest Dionysius (Valentine 9/12)
Anthony Presbyter (Kerr 10/22)
John Presbyter (Jacobse)
Elain Presbytera (Jacobse)
Constantine(Jacobse)
Chrysoula(Jacobse)
Angel (Ghanem 10/22)
Edgar (Chapekis 9/22)
Evthriki (Jacobse 9/22)
Christos (Johnson 8/22)
Jon Paul (Andrew 8/22)
William (Brubaker 8/22)
Peter (Tewis 8/22)
The People of Ukraine and People of Russia and all those who are suffering in the war
Permanent Prayer List
Michael (Sovjani)
Maria (Sovjani)
Maria (Sovjani)
Maria (Sovjani)
Katerina (Sovjani)
Frederick (Sovjani)
Arsen (Sovjani)
Irene (Diveris)
Katheryn (Tolkkinen)
Markisia (Long)
Angela (Long)
Marina (Long)
Eleni (Long)
Raphaella (Long)
Joanne (Haley)
Corwin (Dusckas)
Corgette (Troutman)
Irina (Irina)
Lidia (Irina)
Sarina (Ghanem)
Debbie (Breitenbach)
Kathy (Breitenbach)
Hope (Isadore)
John (Long)
Pantelis (Tsikita)
Marisa (Tsikita)
Barbara (Dionysopoulos)
Patricia (Evanoff)
Gabriel (Mankus)
Baby Dani (Repya)
Despina (Diversis)
Fredericos (Diveris)
Herman (Kerr)
Innocent (Kerr)
Nicholas (Kerr)
Paola (Jacobse)
Gregory (Yankopolos)
Pauline (Poulos)
Sergio (Kazakos)
Fran (Hansen)
Nina (Krotov)
Franklin (Pyrrson)
Demetrios (Kuchera)
Theodosios (Palis)
Theodora (Webb)
Robert (Smith)
Presbytera Rosy (in Pakistan)
James (Hord)
Vassiliki (Kontinos)
Vassiliki (Morekeas)
Vassilike (Hord)
Founders, Members, Benefactors and Friends Departed this Life
John (Hansen)
Anatoly (Kurdsjuk)
Thareni (Brooks)
Milan Evanoff
Jean (Sam)
Eleni (Pearson)
Richard (Pearson)
Fr. Stephanos (Shagoury)
Panagiota (Bea Chionis)
Anthony (Mourgis)
Anthony (Mankus)
Constantine (Houpis)
Constantine (Joseph)
Mary (Jarvis)
Panagiota Margarita (Palis)
Maria (Ninos)
Soterios (Ninos)
George (Ninos)
John (Katsigianopoulos)
George (Chionis)
Mary (Spiropoulos)
Gregory (Pappas)
Angela (Coran K
Eugene (Rust)
Robert (Jarvis)
George (Corey)
Patricia (Cotsones)
Seraphim (Zolio)
Apostolos
How should we pray for the sick? Remember them daily. Say their names (first names are sufficient) and ask God to bestow mercy and grace on them.
Add or remove names and print this list for easy reference during your prayer time on the St. Peter website.
EPISTLE
For the Transfiguration
O Lord, how manifold are Thy works; in wisdom hast Thou made them all.
Bless the Lord, O my soul.
The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Peter. (1:10-19)
Brethren, be the more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall; so there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Therefore, I intend always to remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to arouse you by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. And I will see to it that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father and the voice was borne to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased,” we heard this voice borne from heaven, for we were with Him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word made surer. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
GOSPEL
For the Transfiguration
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (17:1-9)
At that time, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Him. And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is well that we are here; if Thou wilt, I will make three booths here, one for Thee and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased; hear Him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is risen from the dead.”
