St. George Greek Orthodox Church, St. Paul, MN PUBLISH DATE: March 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3

"IN THE BEGINNING, you O Lord, didst found the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 2:1-12

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
Sunday March 15th, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

Agapios the martyr & his Companions
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Manuel the New Martyr of Crete
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Holy Apostle Aristobulus of the Seventy, Bishop of Britain
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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 for Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
O Gregory the Miracle Worker, light of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, comeliness of Monastics, invincible defender of theologians, the pride of Thessalonica, and preacher of grace, intercede forever that our souls may be saved. -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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press
Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century


For though in the beginning He Himself went about, and did not require so much faith of them that came unto Him;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 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 Greek Orthodox Church
1111 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

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

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

 
Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Fr. Apostolos Koufalakis as Director of the Hellenic Cultural Center

March 3, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios announced today the appointment of the Very Reverend Archimandrite Apostolos Koufalakis, the dean of St. Demetrios Cathedral of Astoria, as director of the Hellenic Cultural Center of the Archdiocese in Astoria, NY. ...Read Full Text >

Patriarchal Homily For Great Lent

February 27, 2009
The fast proposed to us by our Holy Church is not any deprivation, but a charisma. And the repentance to which it calls us is not any punishment, but a divine gift. ...Read Full Text >

Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Mar. 1 — 8, 2009

February 27, 2009
Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios on the Beginning of Great and Holy Lent

February 27, 2009
On this first day of Great and Holy Lent, which our Holy Orthodox Church designates as "Clean Monday," we are called to intensify the manner by which we contemplate our lives. ...Read Full Text >

Bishop Savas to Direct Office of Church and Society

February 27, 2009
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America has named His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas as Director of the Office of Church and Society, with a charge to develop programs and ministries that promote a creative Orthodox Christian engagement with contemporary societal and cultural realities. ...Read Full Text >
ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
           REV. FR. RICHARD D. ANDREWS, PRESBYTER
www.stgeorgegoc.org

MARCH 15, 2009 ST. GREGORY PALAMAS
TODAY`S EVENTS: Choir Practice 12:00 PM; Greek School 12:15 PM; FON Dance Practice-Teens 12:30PM & Children 1:00 PM; MEOCCA Lenten Vespers at St George GOC 4:00PM.
Epistle: Paul Pilakis Prosfora:
Fellowship: Frank & Angela Mortari Usher: Joe Weiser

Monday 3-16 COMPLINE SERVICE 6:00PM
Orthodoxy Class: Sacraments II-Eucharist, Liturgy, Worship, Prayer
w/ Fr Paul Wesche 7:00PM
Wednesday 3-18 NINTH HOUR & PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY 5:30PM
Lenten Meal/Lecture-The Contemporary Rite of Marriage w/ Fr. Rick 7:30PM
Thursday 3-19 Spiritual Life Committee       5:00PM
Friday 3-20 AKATHISTOS/SALUTATIONS SERVICE 6:00PM
Lenten Lecture-Healing the Body w/Steve Carlson & Laura Rose ...Read Full Text >
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