St. George Church, St. Paul, MN PUBLISH DATE: March 30, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Cross
March 30 ...Read Full Text >

John Climacus the Righteous, author of The Divine Ladder of Ascent
March 30 ...Read Full Text >

Sosthenes Apollos, Cephas, Caesar, & Epaphroditos, the Apostles of the 70
March 30 ...Read Full Text >

Zacharias the New Martyr
March 30 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
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 for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -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
And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.'  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 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

 
March 25, 2008
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Annunciation - Greek Independence Day


Protocol 25/08

March 25, 2008
The Feast of the Annunciation
Greek Independence Day

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished ...Read Full Text >
President George W. Bush Welcomes Archbishop Demetrios and the Greek American Community to the White House to Celebrate the 187th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day

March 26, 2008
President George W. Bush welcomed Archbishop Demetrios of America and members of the Greek American community to the White House on March 25 on the occasion of the celebration of the 187th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. (Proclamation text attached.) Government officials and Greek Americans from throughout the United States attended the ceremony in the East Room of the White House. ...Read Full Text >

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Names Andrew Manatos Chairman of 39th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress

March 20, 2008
Archbishop Demetrios of America has named Andrew Manatos Chairman of the 39th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to be held July 13-18 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC. ...Read Full Text >

Schedule of events of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for March 20 - April 7, 2008

March 20, 2008
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Orthodox Christians Worldwide to Observe Easter April 27

March 19, 2008
Over 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, including some six million in North America, will observe Easter (Pascha) on April 27, 2008. Pascha is the most sacred and holy day of the Orthodox Church’s ecclesiastical year. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Welcomes Representation of Moscow Patriarchate, Accepts Official Invitation of Patriarch Alexei to Visit Russia

March 19, 2008
On Tuesday March 18th, Archbishop Demetrios of America welcomed to the Archdiocese headquarters His Grace Bishop Mercurius of Zaraisk, the Administrator of the Parishes of the Moscow Patriarchate in the United States, who was accompanied by the Very Rev. Fr. Alexander Abramov of the Representation of the Moscow Patriarchate. ...Read Full Text >
ST GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
REV FR RICHARD D. ANDREWS, PRESBYTER
www.stgeorgegoc.org

March 30, 2008 VENERATION OF CROSS

TODAY`S EVENTS: PROCESSION & VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Epistle: Tess Chadwick
Prosfora: Theologia Pitsavas
Fellowship: Greek School
Usher: Christ Kontenakos
4:00PM: Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers at Holy Trinity Serbian

Monday 03-31 COMPLINE SERVICE 6:00PM
Greek School 6:15PM
Greek School dance rehearsal for Festival of Nations 7:15PM
Catechism — Second Coming/Living the Christian Life w/ Fr Rick 7:00PM
Tuesday 04-01 Philoptochos meeting 6:30PM
Wednesday 04-02 NINTH HOUR SERVICE 5:30PM
PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY 6:00PM
Lenten Dinner & Lecture: Revelation- The Millennial Reign w/ Fr Rick 7:30PM
Friday 04-04 AKATHISTOS SERVICE 6:00PM
Lenten Dinner & Lecture: Monastic Ministry to the World w/Fr Simeon Gitlis 7:30PM
Saturday 04-05 GREAT VESPERS 5:00PM
Sunday 04-06 ORTHROS ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 23, 2008
Publish Date:March 16, 2008
Publish Date:March 9, 2008
Publish Date:March 2, 2008
Publish Date:February 24, 2008
Publish Date:February 10, 2008
Publish Date:January 27, 2008
 
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