St. George Church, St. Paul, MN PUBLISH DATE: February 24, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 15:11-32
Sunday of Prodigal Son

The Lord said this parable: "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of Prodigal Son
February 24 ...Read Full Text >

First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
February 24 ...Read Full Text >

Romanos, Prince of Uglich
February 24 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
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
As the deliverer of captives,
and the protector of the poor;
A physician of the sick,
the defender of kings;
O Great Martyr Saint George Victorious,
intercede to Christ our God,
to save our souls.

Kontakion
O Father, foolishly I ran away from Your glory, and in sin, squandered the riches You gave me. Wherefore, I cry out to You with the voice of the Prodigal, "I have sinned before You Compassionate Father. Receive me in repentance and take me as one of Your hired servants." - Translation by Narthex Press
But if he had despaired of his life, and, ... had remained in the foreign land, he would not have obtained what he  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century


... but since he repented, and did not despair, he was restored, even after such great corruption, to the same  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century

Vespers
Saturdays 5:00 P.M. (Sept. thru May)

Matins
8:30 A.M.

Liturgy
9:45 A.M.

Bible Study
2nd Tuesday of each month

Parish Information
St. George Church
1111 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Phone: (651) 222-6220
Fax: (651) 225-9276
Website: www.stgeorgegoc.org
Email: stgeorgegoc@msn.com

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews
Email: fatherrick@usa.com

 
Encyclical of SCOBA for Mission Sunday, the Sunday of Cheesefare

February 21, 2008
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Greek School Kindergarten Curriculum Now Available

February 19, 2008
The Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has recently published a Curriculum for Kindergarten for the teaching of Greek as a second language to children of this age group. ...Read Full Text >

OCF Reacts to Shooting Tragedy at Northern Illinois University

February 15, 2008
Thursday at Northern Illinois University (NIU), a black clad gunman emerged from the stage of an auditorium classroom opening fire, killing six students and injuring 13 before turning the gun on himself, taking his own life. Four students remain in critical condition. This is the fourth school shooting this week. ...Read Full Text >
ST GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
REV FR RICHARD D. ANDREWS, PRESBYTER
www.stgeorgegoc.org

February 24, 2008 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON

TODAY`S EVENTS: PARISH ASSEMBLY
Epistle: Dan Matuska
Prosfora: Eleni Hoffhines
Fellowship: Eleni Hoffhines
Usher: Christ Kontenakos
4:30PM: Greek Dancers of Minnesota practice

Monday 02-25 Greek School 6:15PM
Catechism — Church II: Councils/Creeds/Bible/Tradition w/ Fr Nathan Kroll 7:00PM
Tuesday 02-26 Metropolis Clergy Retreat in Chicago, IL – through Thursday, February 28
Stewardship Committee meeting 7:00PM
Wednesday 02-27 Welcome & Outreach Committee meeting 6:00PM
Saturday 03-01 DIVINE LITURGY — SATURDAY OF SOULS 9:00AM
GREAT VESPERS 5:00PM
Apokreatiko Glendi 6-10PM
Sunday 03-02 ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY — JUDGEMENT / MEATFARE SUNDAY 8:30AM
Junior Choir rehearsal 12Noon
Greek School 12:30PM
Greek Dancers of Minnesota practice ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:February 10, 2008
Publish Date:January 27, 2008
Publish Date:January 27, 2008
Publish Date:January 20, 2008
Publish Date:January 13, 2008
Publish Date:January 6, 2008
Publish Date:December 30, 2007
 
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