St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 27 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world 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

 
FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOTICE
The annual fall General Assembly will take place on November 1, 2009 at 12:30 PM.

If there is no quorum present, the Second Call will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 12:30 PM after which the number of stewards present will constitute a quorum.


FOLK DANCE COMMITTEE NEWS

November 1- Board Meeting- 12:30 PM
November 14- Diakonia Project- Autism Walk- Angels Stadium 7:00 AM
November 29- Parents Meeting

Annual Folk Dance Festival- San Jose, CA
JANUARY 15-18, 2009

HELLENIC CULTURAL OFFERINGS IN THE SOUTHLAND

The Greek Heritage Society of Southern California will present the premiere of its documentary "The Promise of Tomorrow 1940-1960" on Thursday November 12, 2009 at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Beverly Hills CA.
Tickets are $50 per person in advance; $60 at the door.
Online: ...Read Full Text >

AGIASMOS- OPEN HOUSE- OCTOBER 30

We invite all our parishioners for the Agiasmos and Open House of the newly renovated Multi-Purpose Room on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM.

There will also be a presentation by the American Helenic Council on the Plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

This renovation was made possible ...Read Full Text >

NATIONAL IMMIGRANT`S DAY- OCTOBER 28, 2009
October 28, 2009- 12:00 Noon
2669 East Gage Ave
Huntington Park, CA
Founded by "Nick the Greek in America" Ioannides

A Celebration of all Immigrants to America who have toiled and made this a Great Nation.


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 >

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 @).


Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >
MEMORIALS
Tassos Angelopoulos- 6 months
Nicholas Angelopoulos- 20 years

SCHEDULED MEMORIALS
Nov 1- Vlassios Dritsas (40 days)

ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS
Thursday 6:00 PM Greek Language Bible Study

SERVICES THIS WEEK
Monday, October 26, 2009- St Demetrios- Orthros and Liturgy 9:00 AM

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

GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOTICE
The annual fall General Assembly will take place on November 1, 2009 at 12:30 PM.
If there is no quorum present, the Second Call will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 12:30 PM after which the number of stewards present will constitute a quorum.

CONSECRATION KICK-OFF, NOVEMBER 8, 2009
LUNCHEON FOLLOWED BY GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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