Frustration leads nowhere.

Homily 262 – Fourth Sunday of Pascha (Paralytic) Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa May 7, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is Risen! How long does it take before we give up? What is our patience tolerance level? Could we wait…

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Graduate Sunday

Sunday, April 30, Holy Transfiguration recognized their two graduates: From Ames High School, Booker Bayouth From Iowa State University, Elena Thornhill. May God grant both many, many years!    

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Weekly Bulletin – May 7, 2017

2017 05 May 07 Third of Pascha Paralytic St Alexis Tone 3 Great Vespers 2017 05 May 07 Third of Pascha Paralytic St Alexis Tone 3 Divine Liturgy 2017 05 07 OT Vespers Readings 2017 05 07 Variable Hymn Music  

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The risk of love.

Homily 261 – Third Sunday of Pascha (Myrrhbearers) Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 30, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is Risen! The Myrrhbearing Women had been with Christ virtually since the beginning of his ministry. The Mother of St.…

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Photos in the Ames Tribune

We had a couple of photos of the tuckpointing of our building published on-line:  http://www.amestrib.com/news/20170425/working-on-high  The tuckpointing is complete, by the way!  Thank you to all who helped, particularly Linda Rosa who coordinated everything!  

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The Evil One never quits. Neither should we.

Homily 260 – Second Sunday of Pascha (Thomas Sunday) Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 23, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is Risen! Sometimes Pascha brings a huge relief. We hear the sermon of St. John Chrysostom, extolling the triumph…

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