St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: April 13, 2008

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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Lazarus Saturday
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -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
For that throne is inaccessible to all, I do not say to men only, and saints, and apostles, but even to angels,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


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

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

 
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 >

CON ARTIST ALERT
The Gospel compels us to take care of those who are truly poor and in need and also warns us of "wolves in sheep`s clothing."

Received from a brother Priest in the Los Angeles Area:

Over a month ago, I alerted you that a Constantine Cardavelas ( con artist par excellence) was making his ...Read Full Text >

FLOWERS FOR HOLY WEEK
Sasha Vithoulkas is collecting funds on Sundays for the floral beautification of our Church during Holy Week and Pascha. It is through your generosity that the beauty of our Church and Services is enhanced with the beauty that nature provides.



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.



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 @).


SERVICES THIS WEEK

APRIL 16, 2008, Wednesday, 6:00 PM- PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
7:30 PM Coffee Discussion- PASCHA

APRIL 19-26 HOLY WEEK SERVICES
For Schedule go to:
http://www.stgeorgedowney.org/feasts.html

UPCOMING MEMORIALS
May 11- Stephanos Zaharoudakis- 1 year
June 1- Nick Frousakis- 6 months

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
April 20- Palm Sunday Bake Sale- Advance Orders contact Georgia Efstathiou
May 3- "To Mother, With Love", 11:30 to 3:00 PM. Embassy Suites Hotel

YOUTH BASKETBALL
Sunday April 13, 5:00 PM
St George Senior Boys Championship Game: John Muir High School in Long Beach

PONTIAN GLENDI
Saturday, May 24 at 7:00 PM St Sophia Church Hall, Los Angeles
$50 Before May 1; $60 at Door
Contact Eleni Constantine at 310.420.8374 for information and Reservations.
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:March 30, 2008
Publish Date:March 23, 2008
 
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