St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: March 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3

"IN THE BEGINNING, you O Lord, didst found the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 2:1-12
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
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Holy Apostle Aristobulus of the Seventy, Bishop of Britain
March 15 ...Read Full Text >

Alexios the Man of God
March 17 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Patrick, the Enlightener of Ireland
March 17 ...Read Full Text >

Cyril, Patriarch of Jerusalem
March 18 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
O Gregory the Miracle Worker, light of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, comeliness of Monastics, invincible defender of theologians, the pride of Thessalonica, and preacher of grace, intercede forever that our souls may be saved. -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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press
For though in the beginning He Himself went about, and did not require so much faith of them that came unto Him;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century


Forasmuch then as they had evinced so great faith, He also evinces His own power ... He healed first that which is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 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

 
ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL
Call for Speakers!

On Sunday, March 29, 2009, St George will hold the Parish Oratorical Festival following Church Services.

Our Young parishioners will have an opportunity to explore a topic about our faith and the impact on their lives.

Junior Division (Grades 7-9) ...Read Full Text >

LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Join our Ladies Philoptochos for their annual membership luncheon on

March 14, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Donation $40.00

Contact: Maria Kantounias and Eleni Mallios

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 ...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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MEMORIAL THIS WEEK
March 15- Deena Semponis- 40 days

FUTURE MEMORIALS
March 29- Michael Karpontinis- 6 months
March 29- Panayota Bicos- 1 year
March 29- Elizabeth Karpontinis- 3 years
March 29- Harry Foutris- 5 years

SERVICES THIS WEEK
Friday, March 13. Second Salutations 7:00 PM
Lenten Pot-Luck Dinner at 6:00 PM

Wednesday, March 18, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:00 PM

Friday, March 13. Third Salutations 7:00 PM
Lenten Pot-Luck Dinner at 6:00 PM

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Saturday, March 14, Philoptochos Membership Luncheon- 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM


25th ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL- JUNE 6-7!
Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 PM Festival Preparation Meeting
All are invited to attend!!!!
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
Publish Date:February 22, 2009
 
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