St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: February 22, 2009

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 >

Polycarp the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Smyrna
February 23 ...Read Full Text >

Tarasios, Patriarch of Constantinople
February 25 ...Read Full Text >

Photini the Samaritan Woman & her martyred sisters: Anatole, Phota, Photis, Praskevi, & Kyriaki
February 26 ...Read Full Text >

Cheesefare Saturday
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -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
O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. - Translation by Narthex Press

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

 
25th Annual Greek Festival!
Jimmy Spathopoulos

Our Annual Greek Festival celebrates a quarter century this year!!


Our First Greek Festival Meeting will be held Tuesday March 3rd at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Pizza will be served so come hungry!!! This year marks our 25th year that we as a community have showcased our hospitality, cuisine and culture to surrounding communities. Our ...Read Full Text >
YOUTH BASKETBALL SCHEDULE


The Greek Orthodox BasketballLegue has announced their 2009 Schedule. St George will be playing on the following Dates:

March 1, Sunday, v. St Anthony, Downey High School, 2:00 PM
March 15, Sunday, v. St Sophia, Downey High School, 2:00 PM
March 29, Sunday, v. St John, St John`s, Anaheim,  ...Read Full Text >

CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS.... WELL ALMOST!
When attending meetings and activities in our hall, it behooves each and every one of us to clean up after ourseleves.

Our financial situation does not allow us to have a full time janitor and custodian for our Church and Hall. We all need to do our part to keep our facilities relatively clean.  ...Read Full Text >

PARENTS- WATCH YOUR CHILDREN!

Parents, please keep an eye on your children during the Services to refrain from unnecessary disturbances. Please be especially attentive to them in the hall and in the old chapel during the coffee hour and other activities.

Unknowingly and without supervision, they cause
damage to our ...Read Full Text >

FDF RESULTS


Our community can be justifiably proud of our young people as they excelled at the 33rd Annual Folk Dance Festival.

Although they were one of the youngest groups in average age of their respective categories... they exhibited stellar performances.

Congratulations to:

I PAREA- ...Read Full Text >

PARISH MAILING ADDRESS
All mail should be addressed to our Street address
10830 Downey Ave, Downey CA 90241

We no longer have a Post Office Box.




WEBSITE AND LIST SERVER
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MEMORIALS THIS WEEK
Soteria Roussos- 1 year
Athanasios Roussos- 10 years

FUTURE MEMORIALS
March 1- Ilias Mariolis- 6 months
March 29- Harry Foutris- 5 years
March 29- Elizabeth Karpontinis- 3 years

SERVICES THIS WEEK
Saturday, February 21, First Saturday of the Souls
Orthros 9:00 AM; Divine Liturgy 9:45 AM

Saturday, February 28, Second Saturday of the Souls
Orthros 9:00 AM; Divine Liturgy 9:45 AM

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE SOULS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT ST NICHOLAS CHAPEL, ROSE HILLS CEMETERY

MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Tuesday, February 24, Philoptochos General Meeting, 7:00 PM

25th ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL- JUNE 6-7!
Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 PM Festival Preparation Meeting
All are invited to attend!!!!

GREAT LENT BEGINS MARCH 2, 2009
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:February 1, 2009
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