St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: September 20, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday after Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Eustathios the Great Martyr, his wife and two children
September 20 ...Read Full Text >

Jonah the Prophet
September 21 ...Read Full Text >

Thekla the Protomartyr & Equal-to-the-Apostles
September 24 ...Read Full Text >

Euphrosyne of Alexandria
September 25 ...Read Full Text >

The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian
September 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -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
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - Translation by Narthex Press

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

 
DANCE PROGRAM NEWS
Parents Meeting on Sunday, September 20 at 12:30PM

On Sunda, September 27, the Dance Groups will host a luncheon following services to benefit teh FDF Diakonia Project- "Arts for the Diabled".

Please support our dancers in their efforts to do good for others.


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 meets weekly on Thursdays 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 American Bible Society.

Contact Fr. John ...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 @).


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


ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS
Sunday, September 20, 12:30 PM Dance Program Parents Meeting
Thursday September 24, 6:00 PM Greek Language Bible Study
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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