St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, CA PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
November 16 ...Read Full Text >

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 21 ...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 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
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

Godly love cannot be perfect unless a man love his neighbor also. Under which name must be included not only those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, Sermon 12, On the Fast, 6th 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

 
November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOTICE
The annual fall General Assembly will take place on November 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM.



FOLK DANCE COMMITTEE NEWS

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 >

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 @).


SERVICES
Sunday, November 21- Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Orthros 9:00 AM, Liturgy 9:45 AM

UPCOMING MEMORIALS
Novemver 22- George Kominos- 40 days
November 22- Angelo Fotinatos- 40 days
November 22- Nick Frousakis- 2 years
November 29- Helen Margaros- Cappello- 1 Year

ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS
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 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM.

CONSECRATION KICK-OFF, NOVEMBER 15, 2009
LUNCHEON FOLLOWED BY GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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