Church Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA

PUBLISH DATE: April 5, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
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Gregory V, the Holy Martyr & Patriarch of Constantinople
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Lazarus Saturday
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Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -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 Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

For with this object He reveals their deficiencies, that after these things thou mightest know what manner of men ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 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

ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL

On Sunday, April 5, Saint George will host the District Oratorical Festival. The speakers will be winners from the 21 parishes that compose the Greater Los Angeles and San Diego regions.

We welcome all our visitors to Saint George. Please stay following services to hear these ...Read Full Text >

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

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

Internet Ministries Launches Daily Bible Readings Service for Facebook and iGoogle

April 1, 2009
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MEMORIALS THIS WEEK
Milto Giata, father of Sylvana Braka- 40 days
George Valaskantjis- 40 days

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

Wednesday April 8, Presanctified Liturgy, 6:00 PM

Holy Week Schedule is found at http://www.stgeorgedowney.org/feasts.html

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
TODAY
District Oratorical Festival, After Church
Youth Basketball- St George v. St Katherine at Redondo Beach 3:00 PM

April 8, 2009 7:00 PM. Philoptochos Board

25th ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL- JUNE 6-7!

Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins

Publish Date:	March 29, 2009
Publish Date:	March 22, 2009
Publish Date:	March 15, 2009

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