Parish Newsletter: 2025, Vol. IX: Transfiguration of Christ
The Church of the Transfiguration
The Transfiguration of Christ.  Author unknown, from a 13th century Byzantine Gospel book. Image via The Getty Museum Collection.  Public Domain.

The Transfiguration of Christ

 

In the traditional ancient calendars of the church, August 6 marks the feast of the Transfiguration of Christ - the event in our Lord's life recorded for us in all three synoptic Gospels where he was transfigured on the mountain before Peter, James, and John such that " his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering" (Luke 9:29)

 

It's from this incredibly important event in our Lord's earthly ministry that our parish draws its name.  In order to more fully celebrate our feast of title, we are transferring our celebration to this coming week: Sunday, August 10.  

 

In keeping with our parish tradition, we will have a celebratory pot-luck reception immediately following our Sunday service of Holy Communion.  The reception will be held at the rectory (85 Columbia Ave - just two houses down from the church).

 

The church will provide a deli sandwich platter and drinks.  Please bring a dish to share if you are able (if not, please come anyway). 

 

 

The Collect for the Transfiguration of Christ:

O God, who on the mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thine only-begotten Son wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistering; Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may be permitted to behold the King in his beauty, who with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.   (BCP, p. 247)
Announcements
 
Schedule Update:
There will be no public service of Morning Prayer Tuesday, 8/4 - Thursday, 8/7.  Evening Prayer will continue as scheduled at 4:30 PM.
 
 
Disaster Relief for Texas:
The Saint Paul Mission Society - the outreach fund of the ACC - is accepting donations to help flood victims in Texas.  Checks made payable to the Saint Paul Mission Society with the memo " Domestic Disaster Fund" may be sent to: P.O. Box 5223, Athens, GA 30604.  
Alternatively, donations can also be made online via Paypal.  Select "other" and then indicate "Disaster Relief" with your donation.  
 
Collected funds will support the Kerr County Volunteer Fire Department, which is spearheading relief operations in the area.
 
 
Sunday Morning Prayer:
Please note that even though Lent has long since concluded, we have continued our Sunday service of Morning Prayer.  Morning Prayer is offered each Sunday at 8:30 AM.
 
 
Fall Study Resumes September 8:
Our weekly monday study will resume on September 8 at 7:00 PM.  This fall we will pick back up on our study of the Apostolic Fathers and study the works of 1 Clement, 2 Clement, and the Epistle to Diognetus.  As we move closer to Advent we'll transition to a study on the Old Testament Book of Ruth.
 
Episcopal Visit: 
Bishop Hewett will be visiting our parish on Sunday, September 21 for an episcopal visit.  Please plan on staying after the service for a potluck reception to visit with our bishop.  
 
 
Diocesan Synod:
The Anglican Catholic Church will hold its Provincial Synod from October 15-17 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston, SC.  Our Diocesan Synod will be held concurrently.  Official voting delegates were elected at our annual parish meeting earlier this year, but both synods are open to all who would like to register and attend as observers.  
 
Special meetings of the College of Bishops and Trustees will be held on October 13-14, with the regular synod opening on the morning of Wednesday, October 15.  More information and a tentative schedule can be found HERE.  Please note that our diocesan synod has yet to be added to this draft schedule.
 
A special room rate is available to those who register by September 22 using the group code: ACC 2025 Synods.  
 
Registration for the Synod is $220 for delegates, alternates and observers.  A synod banquet will be held on October 16, the cost of which is included in the registration fee.  Those wishing to attend the banquet only may do so for $95/person.  You may register online.
 
As the latest issue of the  Trinitarian (July-August) highlighted, the primary order of business is the union of the Anglican Church in American into the Anglican Catholic Church.
 
If you have any questions, please contract Fr. Ben.
 
 
Diocesan Newsletter:
Our Bishop's Diocesan newsletter, The Fortnightly is sent out on alternating weeks via email.  The bishop has recently enlisted the assistance of the cathedral parish administrator in sending this newsletter.  If you do not receive it and would like to, please email Eve Wells at evie2.smallwoods@gmail.com
 
 
ACC News Publication:
The Trinitarian is the 'Official Gazette' of the ACC, our jurisdictional home.  To get more information about subscribing, please click HERE.
Upcoming Schedule
Sunday Services:
  • Morning Prayer: 8:30 AM
  • Holy Communion: 9:30 AM
  • Children's Sunday School Class (resumes in September)
Weekday Services:
  • Morning Prayer: M-F @ 7:30 AM
  • Evening Prayer: M-F @ 4:30 PM 
  • Bible/Book Study: Mondays @ 7:00 PM (resumes on 9/8)
Other Services of Holy Communion:
  • 9/17, 10:00 AM: Ember Wednesday
  • 9/25, TBD: Bl. Lancelot Andrewes
  • 9/29, TBD: St. Michael and All Angels
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