St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: February 7, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
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Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Cheesefare Saturday
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Liberator of Captives, Defender of the Poor, Physician of the Sick and Champion of Kings, O Trophy-Bearer Saint Martyr George, interceed with Christ our God, that our souls be saved.

Kontakion
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press
He indicates the dispositions of each, calling the one kids, the other sheep, that He might indicate the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Matt. XXV, 4th Century

Matins
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

On Scheduled Weekday Feasts:
Orthros 9:00-9:45 AM-
Divine Liturgy 9:45-10:30 AM

Parish Information
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
10830 Downey Avenue
Downey, CA 90241

Phone: (562) 862-6461
Fax: (562) 862-2672
Website: www.stgeorgedowney.org/

Proistamenos: Very Rev. Fr. John E. Constantine

Assistant: Rev Deacon John G. Alevizos

 
WARNING- HANDICAP ZONE
It has been noticed by the Downey Police Department that cars without appropriate stickers and tags are parking in the Blue Handicap zones. There are limited parking spaces for cars that have legal authorization to park there.

The Downey Police Department has confirmed that The Handicap Zone ...Read Full Text >

1st Annual St George Golf Tournament and Consecration Kickoff - Wednesday, April 21, 2010

We are excited for the upcoming 1st Annual St George Golf Tournament on Wednesday, April 21st 2010 at the beautiful Rio Hondo Golf Club. Reservations are coming in fast.
Registration fees are $175.00 per golfer, Non-golfers can come and enjoy the fabulous
Awards Dinner for only $50 per person. A ...Read Full Text >

GREEK BIBLE STUDY
The Greek Language Bible Study meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:00 PM at St George`s Hall.

We have started with the Gospel According to St Matthew. Greek New Testaments will be available. The recommended Study Bible is "I Agia Grafi" from the American Bible Society.

Contact Fr. John ...Read Full Text >

PARENTS- BE ATTENTIVE TO YOUR CHILDREN!
Parents, please be attentive to your children during Church Services. If they become overly active, causing disturbances, or non-stop, please go into the "Bridal" room until they are calmed down. Try to be considerate of the spiritual needs of our fellow parishioners.

With the renovation ...Read Full Text >

WEBSITE AND LIST SERVER
As time goes on more and more information will be passed on electronically through our Website and List Server. To join our list server please send an e-mail to pubs`at`stgeorgedowney.org (please replace `at` with @).


Find Them, Greet Them, Love Them: Redefining Our Ministry To Young Adults

January 29, 2010
In an effort to revitalize young adult ministry in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will launch a 2010 National Awareness Campaign for Young Adults ...Read Full Text >

UPCOMING MEMORIALS
February 14, 2010- Michael (20 years) and Jennie (2 years) Konstantakos
February 21, 2010- Nick Hasir- 40 days

SERVICES THIS WEEK
Saturday, February 6, 2010- First Saturday of the Souls
Orthros and Liturgy 9:00 AM

Saturday, February 13, 2010- Second Saturday of the Souls
Orthros and Liturgy 9:00 AM


ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS
Thursdays, Greek Language Bible Study, 6:00 PM

GREEK SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Mondays at 4:30 PM- Pre-K and Kindergarten
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM- 1st, 2nd Grades, Intermediate
Fridays at 4:30- Advanced
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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