St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: September 27, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia
September 30 ...Read Full Text >

Romanos the Melodist
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Dionysios the Areopagite
October 3 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -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

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
On Sunday, September 27, the Dance Groups will host a luncheon following services to benefit the FDF Diakonia Project- "Arts for the Diabled". There will be a presentation by Helen Dolas describing the art program and the many ways which the siabled benefit.

Please support our dancers in their ...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.



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 @).


MEMORIAL THIS WEEK
Sept 27- Michael Karpontinis- 1 year

SCHEDULED MEMORIALS
Oct 25- Tassos Angelopoulos- 6 months

ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS
Sunday, September 27, 12:00 PM Dance Program Luncheon to Benefit "Arts and the Diabled"

Thursday October 1, 6:00 PM Greek Language Bible Study

GREEK SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Mondays at 4:30 PM- Pre-K and Kindergarten
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM- 1st, 2nd Grades, Intermediate
Fridays at 4:30- Advanced
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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