Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Mason City, Iowa 50401
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
Mason City, Iowa 50401

Worship services every Sunday at 9:30 am (Sunday Services on May 5th will be celebrated on May 4th starting at 11:20 pm)

Prepare for Sunday worship with morning prayers at 9:00 am each Sunday ( on May 5th services will be celebrated on May 4th starting at 11:20 pm)

Join us as we journey through Holy Week towards the Light of Pascha (Easter) celebrated this year on May 5th!

PARISH SERVICES

April 29th through May 12th

Monday, April 29th, Holy Monday
a) Bridegroom Service at 6:00 pm
 
Tuesday, April 30th, Holy Tuesday
a) NO Book Study or Office hours
b) Bridegroom Service at 6:00 pm
 
Wednesday, May 1st, Holy Wednesday
a) Bridegroom Service at 6:00 pm
b) Sacrament of Holy Unction, Healing service, at 6:00 pm
 
Thursday, May 2nd, Holy Thursday
a) Vesperal Divine Liturgy of the Last Supper at 9:00 am
b) Service of the 12 Gospels of the Passion of Our Lord at 6:00 pm
 
Friday, May 3rd, Holy Friday
a) Royal Hours of our Lord's Passion and Pascha at 9:00 am
b) Vespers of the Un-Nailing of Christ from the Cross at 5:00 pm
c) Lamentations of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm
 
Saturday, May 4th, Holy Saturday
a) Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil, 1st Liturgy of Pascha, at 9:00 am
b) Pascal Vigil to start around 11:20 pm
c) Proclamation of the Gospel and Christ's Resurrection at 12:00 am
d) Orthros and Divine Liturgy of Pascha to follow
e) Annual Parish Lamb Dinner afterwards
 
Sunday, May 5th, Great and Holy Pascha
a) Agape Vespers at 2:00 pm
b) Easter Egg hunt and Youth activity following, all are welcome!
 
Monday, May 6th, Bright Monday
a) Great Vespers of Pascha at 6:00 pm
 
Tuesday, May 7th, Bright Tuesday
a) Paschal Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
b) NO Parish Book Study
c) NO Office hours
 
Wednesday, May 8th, Bright Wednesday
a) Parish Council Meeting at 5:45 pm
 
Thursday, May 9th, Bright Thursday
a) NO Bible and Faith Study
 
Friday, May 10th,
a) Great Vespers of Pascha at 6:00 pm
 
Saturday, May 11th,
a) Paschal Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
b) Great Vespers for the Sunday of Thomas at 6:00 pm
 
Sunday, May 12th, Sunday of Thomas
a) Orthros at 9:00 am
b) Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am
 

Kali Anastasi! A Blessed Resurrection to you all!

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Parish News

Who is Christ?

Who do you say that He is?

How we answer these questions has a great and

lasting impact on your lives and future.

Join us at our weekly Bible Study, Thursdays at 6:00 pm, as we

explore these questions and discover more about,

"The Person of Christ"

These Bible studies will utilize materials provided by the

Metropolis of Chicago and will consist of video presentations

along with a discussion as well as time for questions and answers