St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: September 13, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
Sunday before Holy Cross

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of ...Read Full Text >

Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr
September 13 ...Read Full Text >

The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 14 ...Read Full Text >

Euphemia the Great Martyr
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love
September 17 ...Read Full Text >
Now if the Jews, by looking to the brazen image of a serpent, escaped death, much rather will they who believe on  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


Seest thou the relationship of the type to the reality? there the Jews escaped death, but the temporal, here  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


there that which hung was brass fashioned into the likeness of a serpent, here it was the Lord's Body, builded by  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 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

 
September 11, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Protocol 87/09

September 14, 2009
     
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 Archons of the Ecumenical ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS OCTOBER 4th
Our Religious Education program will begin on October 4th under the direction of Dr. Themy Sparangis and Mrs. Toula Ohanian.

Additional volunteers are needed for the program in different capacities. Please see Toula to offer your time and talent.

Registration will be held on Sunday Spetember ...Read Full Text >

GREEK BIBLE STUDY
The Greek Language Bible Study began on last Thursday, September 10, 2009. We will be meeting weekly at 6:00 PM at St George`s Hall.

We have started with the Gospel According to St Matthew. Greek New Testaments will be available. The recommended Study Bible is "I Agia Grafi" from the ...Read Full Text >

SEPTEMBER 11- AGIASMOS FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
The annual Agiasmos which kicks off the ecclesiastical school year will be held on Friday, September 11, 2010 at 4:30 PM.



SEPTEMBER 11- ALPHA BETA GREEK SCHOOL REGISTRATION
September 11th at 4:30 pm Agismos and Information session and registration will follow.
Tuition for Greek School: $300 (includes books and supplies).
Classes will be offered on Mon, Wed. & Fridays from 4-6 p.m.

If you have any further questions before the Ayiasmo please call Nicole Vardiabasis ...Read Full Text >

CONSTRUCTION ZONE!
At the present time we are continuing the iconography in the transpets of the Church. Parents be aware of where your children are in Church at all times for their safety.

Under the direction of Petros Pelonis and George Efstathiou, and the sponsorship of Alpha Beta, the former Chapel is being ...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 >

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
Sept 13- John Kontinopoulos- 6 months

SCHEDULED MEMORIALS
Sept 27- Michael Karpontinis- 1 year
Oct 25- Tassos Angelopoulos- 6 months

SERVICES THIS WEEK
Friday, September 11- Agiasmos for Youth Programs
4:30 PM

Monday, September 14- Elevation of the Holy Cross
9:00 AM Orthros and Liturgy

ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting
Thursday September 10, 6:00 PM Greek Language Bible Study
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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