St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: March 29, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31
Sunday of St. John Climacus

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. John Climacus
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John Climacus the Righteous, author of The Divine Ladder of Ascent
March 30 ...Read Full Text >

Mary of Egypt
April 1 ...Read Full Text >

5th Saturday of Lent: The Akathist Hymn
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He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 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

 
March 23, 2009
Encyclical for The Feast of the Annunciation and Day of Greek Independence March 25, 2009
Protocol 15/09

March 25, 2009
The Feast of the Annunciation and
Day of Greek Independence

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 >
GENERAL ASSEMBLY- MARCH 29

Due to the lack of a quorum on March 22, the General Assembly will be called on Sunday, March 29, with as many members in good standing as are present.



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

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)
Senior Division (Grades ...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 @).


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

FUTURE MEMORIALS
April 5- Milto Giata, father of Sylvana Braka

SECOND CALL OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING SERVICES
Second call is on March 29th. No quorum was reached on March 22. This General Assembly will consist of all members in good standing as are present.

SERVICES THIS WEEK

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

Wednesday April 1, Presanctified Liturgy, 6:00 PM

Friday, April 3 Akathist Hymn 7:00 PM
Lenten Pot-Luck Dinner at 6:00 PM

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2009
Parish Oratorical Festival, After Church
Youth Basketball League, v. St John at St John`s, 2:00

25th ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL- JUNE 6-7!
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