St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...Read Full Text >

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

 
October 29, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries - November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009
Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries
Saints Cosmas and Damian
          
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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 >

PHILOPTOCHOS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
The Philoptochos Society- St George Chapter- annually celebrates their new year on the first Sunday of November with their Board receiving their Oath of Office in front of the Congregation. Additionally on this day, a Memorial is offered for deceased members of their sisterhood and an Artoclasia is ...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 >

PARENTS- BE ATTENTIVE TO YOUR CHILDREN!
Parents, please be attentive to your children during Church Services. If they become overly active, causing disturbances, or non-stop, please go into the "Bridal" room until they are calmed down. Try to be considerate of the spiritual needs of our fellow parishioners.

With the renovation ...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
Vlassios Dritsas (40 days)
Deceased Members of Philoptochos

SECOND TRAY- FOR THE SUPPORT OF PHILANTHROPIC MINISTRIES OF THE PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY

ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS
Sunday 12:30 PM Dance Committee Board Meeting
Thursday 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

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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