St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Charitina the Martyr
October 5 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Apostle of the 12
October 6 ...Read Full Text >

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria
October 7 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
October 9 ...Read Full Text >

Abraham the Righteous & his nephew Lot
October 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. 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
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
The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th 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 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >
DANCE PROGRAM NEWS
Thank you for your support of the Luncheon on September 27 which taised over $700 for the "Arts for the Disabled" Diakonia Project



SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS OCTOBER 4th
Our Religious Education program will begin on October 4th under the direction of Dr. Themy Sparangis and Mrs. Tula 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
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SCHEDULED MEMORIALS
Oct 25- Tassos Angelopoulos- 6 months

ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS

Thursday October 8, 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 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
 
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