Holy Transfiguration Melkite Catholic Church
8501 Lewinsville Road
McLean, VA 22102
holytransfiguration.org
https://www.youtube.com/@HolyTransfigurationChurch
8501 Lewinsville Road
McLean, VA 22102
holytransfiguration.org
https://www.youtube.com/@HolyTransfigurationChurch
The procession for Orthodoxy Sunday will take place tomorrow during Orthros.
For the Living . . .
H&S Presbyter David & Khouriyeh Cathy – Family
H&S Robert Brent & family - Monique Murray
H&S Moriarty family - Monique Murray
H&S Murray family - Monique Murray
H&S Katherine Leland - Monique Murray
H&S Anne Marie Francavilla - Family
H&S St. Clair family – Family
H&S Amelia Botelho – Family
H&S Aurelia Finch – Family
H&S Jane Horte – Family
H&S Salim Kanakry, Jr. – Family
H&S Elias & Eleni Katsaros – Family
H&S Andre Kovacs – Family
H&S Salem Shunnarah – Family
H&S Melissa Wieciech – Family
H&S Rita Melone – Family
H&S Kristen Berg – Family
H&S Vic & Kathleen Lohmann – Brian Lohmann
H&S George & Joan Abraham – Family
H&S Dominic Costanzo – Family
H&S Renee Wakim – Family
H&S Ronald Farrah – Family
H&S Jolma family – Jonathan McMonigal
H&S Christine Brown – Joseph & Sheryl Gangi
H&S George Hajjar Jr. – Michael Hajjar
H&S Mary Baptiste – Family
H&S Chris & Harry Giousios – Hondros family
H&S Elizabeth Clare Knapp – Family
For the Reposed . . .
+Khouriyeh Lisa McCarthy - Family
+Nun Maria Susanna – Christopher & Margaret St. Clair
+Nelson Salem – Family
+Leonardo family – Monique Murray
+Moriarty family – Monique Murray
+Murray family – Monique Murray
+John J. Murray, Jr. – Monique Murray
+Margaret Brent – Monique Murray
+Lawrence Baptiste – Family
+Ade Bethune – Family
+Roberta Murad – Family
+Constantine Youssis – Family
+Reema Samaha - Family
+Henry Murad – Marianne Murad+
+John & Anne Gallagher – Family
+John & Anne Gallagher – Family
+Caynaan Saah – Family
+Kalil Wakim – Family
+Mary Baroody – Family
+Kristina DiGregori – Family
+Neva Farrah – Family
+Ronald Hamrah – Family
+Joseph Hamrah – Family
+Hanna Misleh – Family
+Laure & Toufic Marar – Eva Marar
+Fouad Tabash – Tabash family
+George Tabash – Tabash family
THE IDEAL IS SET BEFORE US – The Holy Canons specify the following from sundown of Cheesefare Sunday to Holy Pascha:
- ABSTINENCE of meat (including poultry), meat products, dairy products, fish, olive oil, and wine.
- NO ABSTINENCE of shellfish, fruit, vegetables, vegetable products.
During this time, Orthodox Christians regulate both the amount of food they eat and the number of times they eat each day. In other words, no food should be eaten between meals and at mealtimes only a small portion of food should be eaten. On Saturdays and Sundays during the Great Lent the quantity and number of times food is eaten is not restricted and olive oil and wine may be taken.
LENTEN CHARITY PROJECT . . . February 15th - March 29th. The Ladies Guild is collecting food to benefit St Lucy’s Project (Catholic Diocese of Arlington). A collection area is set up in the hall to receive your donations (non-perishable/non-glass). Thank you in advance for your generosity and participation! 'for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me' MT 25:35
ANNUAL POTATO KIBBEH CHARITY LUNCHEON – March 8th is our Annual Charity Luncheon. 7.00 for adults, $5.00 per child. No family pays more than $25.00. RSVP is required by March 1 to ensure that the correct amount of food is prepared. A sign-up sheet will be in the hall.
THE LADIES GUILD invites all women of the parish to join us at the conclusion of the Akathist services as we gather around the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos for silent prayer.
It is a special opportunity for us all to be united in our prayers for one another, our families, our parish, our clergy, our communities, and our Most Holy Theotokos!
CONTRIBUTION LETTERS If you need a contribution letter, please send an email request to accounting@holytransfiguration.org Please include your full name and address. Sam Hondros will try to respond as quickly as possible
A FRIENDLY REMINDER Please stay home if you are sick. As a church family, we are called to love and protect one another. One of the most loving things you can do during cold/RSV/flu season (or any time you are unwell) is to stay home, participate in services via livestream and rest. If you or a family member are showing signs of illness, please prioritize recovery at home to minimize the risk of spreading the illness to others in our community. We’ll miss you but want everyone to stay healthy.
JOIN THE ICON & BOOKSTORE EMAIL LIST To keep up to date on the latest offerings in our Icon & Bookstore, please join our Flocknote email list. You can join by texting BOOKSTORE to 84576 or by clicking on the following link: https://HolyTransfiguration.flocknote.com/iconbookstore
CONCERNING CONFESSION: Confessions are not available during The Introductory Psalm of Vespers, the Hexapsalm of Orthros, and during any reading from Scripture or homily at any Divine Service, and at Divine Liturgy once the Entrance with the Gospel Book takes place. Please feel free to make arrangements with any of the priests for confession or spiritual counseling at another time.
A REMINDER: When in Church, we are in the presence of the Lord of All, a Place of Awe. We dress and act appropriately. Avoid idle chatter. Please silence cellphones. No recording or photography is allowed without the express permission of the priest. No snacks or drinks in church. Modest, appropriate, respectful attire is the norm. Shorts are not appropriate for adults.
PLANNING ON MARRIAGE AT HOLY TRANSFIGURATION? Please contact the rectory and arrange to meet with Father Mark at least six months before the planned date of the Rite of Crowning or the Blessing of the Marriage for counseling. Participation of the couple in Holy Transfiguration’s two-month marriage preparation program is required prior to the service. Contact the marriage prep team at marriage@holytransfiguration.org as soon as possible.
PLANNING ON A BAPTISM AT HOLY TRANSFIGURATION? Please contact the parish secretary to obtain the required paperwork. Participation of the parents and sponsors (Godparents) in Holy Transfiguration’s pre-baptismal catechesis class is expected prior to scheduling the baptism.
Schedules of Services
Sunday, February 22 - Orthodoxy Sunday
Orthros, 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy, 10:30 AM
Monday, February 23
Presanctified Liturgy, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, February 24
Presanctified Liturgy, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 25
Presanctified Liturgy, 6:30 PM
Thursday, February 26
Great Compline, 6:30 PM
Friday, February 27
Akathist 1, 6:30 PM
Saturday, February 28
Divine Liturgy, 10:30 AM
Sunday, March 1 - St, Gregory Palamas
Orthros, 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy, 10:30 AM
Divine Liturgy, 10:30 AM
Monday, March 2
Presanctified Liturgy, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, March 3
Vespers, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, March 4
Presanctified Liturgy, 6:30 PM
Thursday, March 5
Great Compline, 6:30 PM
Friday, March 6
Akathist 1, 6:30 PM
Saturday, March 7
Divine Liturgy, 10:30 AM
Sunday, March 8 - Holy Cross
Orthros, 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy, 10:30 AM
Divine Liturgy, 10:30 AM
THIS MONTH'S BULLETIN is sponsored by Saah family in memory of +Caynaan Saah.
Clergy
Pastor - Rt. Rev. Mark Melone
703-734-9198
papamarcopastor@gmail.com
Rev. David Baroody
703-795-3304
Deacon Joseph Olt
240-651-0103
Deacon Steven Rosenzweig
530-848-3161
Deacon Stephen Costanzo
757-717-6637
Deacon Eric Ortiz
703-678-5793
Staff
Parish Secretary - Dcns. Melissa Olt
703-734-9566
office@holytransfiguration.org
Financial Secretary – Sam Hondros
703-734-9566
accounting@holytransfiguration.org
Sunday School - Georgianna Kostak
703-734-9566
sundayschool@holytransfiguration.org
703-734-9566
sundayschool@holytransfiguration.org