St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: May 17, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 11:19-30

IN THOSE DAYS, those apostles who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to ...Read Full Text >

Constantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles
May 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for 4th Wednesday after Pascha - Mid-Pentecost
Mid-way in the feast, refresh my thirsty soul with the flowing waters of piety. For You cried out to all, O Savior, "Let him who thirsts come to me and drink." You, O Christ our God, are the Fountain of Life, glory to You. -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
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

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 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

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

DATE: SATURDAY MAY 9th
VENUE: John Muir High School
TIMES: 11am-7pm (Seedings to be determined at meeting)

SEMI-FINALS
DATE: SATURDAY MAY 16th
VENUE: ...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
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MEMORIAL THIS WEEK
May 17- James Katsenes- 1 year

FUTURE MEMORIALS
May 31- Anastasios Angelopoulos- 40 days
May 31- Gus Callas- 1 year
June 14- Anastasia Katsare- 1 year
June 14- Leopoldine Politis- 10 years

No Memorials are allowed on Pentecost Sunday, June 6

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
May 19, 2009 7:00 PM. Festival Commitee Meeting- Final Meeting before the Festival
May 21, 2009 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting

SERVICES THIS WEEK
May 21- Sts Constantine and Helen- Orthros and Liturgy- 9:00 AM

25th ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL- JUNE 6-7!
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:May 10, 2009
Publish Date:April 19, 2009
Publish Date:April 12, 2009
 
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