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

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Cross
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Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -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
And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.'  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 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

 
YOUTH RETREAT - ST NICHOLAS RANCH

APRIL 10, 11 and 12, 2009
Cost for each camper $120.00
Contact Angelo Anagnos for further information


A NIGHT OF GREEK CULTURE
"Ti Glossa mou Edosan Elliniki"
March 29, 2009 at 6:00 PM
William Bristol Civic Auditorium
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower CA 90706
Admission $10.00
Sponsored by the Hellenic Library and the Youth for the Preservation of the Greek Heritage

Professor Apostolos Athanassakis (UCSB) ...Read Full Text >

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 >

YOUTH BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

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

March 29, Sunday, v. St John, St John`s, Anaheim, 2:00 PM
April 5, Sunday, v. St Katherine, St Katherine`s, Redondo Beach, 3:00 PM
April 26, Sunday, v. St Nicholas, St ...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
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 @).


LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY THE GREEK SCHOOL

FIRST CALL OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LUNCHEON
Second call is on March 29th if no quorum is reached on March 22.

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 20 Third Salutations 7:00 PM
Lenten Pot-Luck Dinner at 6:00 PM

Tuesday, March 24 Great Vespers of the Annunciation 7:00 PM

Wednesday March 25 Feast of the Annunciation
Orthros 9:00 AM; Divine Litrugy 9:45 AM
NO PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY

Friday, March 27. Fourth Salutations 7:00 PM
Lenten Pot-Luck Dinner at 6:00 PM

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Saturday, March 21, Greek School Program 6:30 PM

Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 PM Festival Preparation Meeting
All are invited to attend!!!! ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
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