St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: March 23, 2008

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 ...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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Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
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 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

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

 
March 25, 2008
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Annunciation - Greek Independence Day


Protocol 25/08

March 25, 2008
The Feast of the Annunciation
Greek Independence Day

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished ...Read Full Text >
LENTEN AND HOLY WEEK PROGRAM NOW ONLINE
This year’s Great Lent and Pascha will be an ambitious one in terms of offering times for your spiritual edification and in the knowledge of our faith. The plan for this Great Lent is a direct result of your needs and input.

There are many opportunities during this Lenten and Paschal season for ...Read Full Text >

CALENDAR ADDED TO WEBSITE
We have recently added a google calendar on our web page to help you track the events going on in our Parish.



FESTIVAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
All former Chairmen and others interested in taking a part in this year`s Greek Festival are invited to come to the organizational meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Church hall.



PARISH MAILING ADDRESS

All mail should be addressed to our Street address
and NOT to the PO Box:
10830 Downey Ave, Downey CA 90241

We continue to use envelopes with our PO Box until they are depleted. Mail at the Post Office is picked up once per week. The PO Box will be discontinued on May 31, 2008. ...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 @).



MEMORIALS THIS WEEK
Ernest (Anastasios) Constantine- 40 days


SERVICES THIS WEEK
March 21, 2008, Friday 6:00 PM FAMILY LENTEN DINNER
Why do we Fast?
7:00 PM SECOND SALUTATIONS
8:00 PM Coffee and Greek Discussion

March 24, 2008, Monday- Vespers of the Annunciation
7:00 PM Great Vespers

March 25, 2008, Tuesday- FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION
9:00 AM Orthros 9:45 AM Divine Liturgy

March 26, 2008, Wednesday, 6:00 PM- PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
7:30 PM Coffee Discussion- Holy Thursday

March 28, 2008, Friday 6:00 PM FAMILY LENTEN DINNER
Origin and Meaning of Pascha
7:00 PM THIRD SALUTATIONS
8:00 PM Coffee and Greek Discussion

Youth Events for March 23, 2008
-- GOYA meeting following Church to discuss upcoming Service Project
-- Basketball vs St Katherine at Redondo Beach
3:00 PM Junior Boys 4:00 PM Senior Boys

ALPHA BETA HELLENIC CULTURAL ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 9, 2008
Publish Date:March 2, 2008
Publish Date:February 24, 2008
 
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