St. George Church, St. Paul, MN PUBLISH DATE: April 20, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 12:1-18
Palm Sunday

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from ...Read Full Text >

Palm Sunday
April 20 ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Trichinas
April 20 ...Read Full Text >

Zacchaeus the Apostle of Caesaria
April 20 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory & Anastasios, Patriarchs of Antioch
April 20 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
O Christ our God, before Your Passion, You raised Lazarus from the dead to confirm the common Resurrection for all. Therefore, we carry the symbols of victory as did the youths, and we cry out to You, the victor over death, "Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. " -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
O Christ, Our God, we have been Buried with You through Baptism, and by Your Resurrection made worthy of Life immortal. Praising You, we cry out, "Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam." - Translation by Narthex Press
But observe the wisdom of the Evangelist, how he is not ashamed to parade their former ignorance. That it was  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century


Besides, they could not at once have taken in the knowledge of the Kingdom of which He spake; for another  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 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

 
April 16, 2008
Archpastoral Reflections - April 2008
As we continue our series of reflections on the topic of renewal, we encounter a specific area that is in certain need of constant renewal. This is the area of our everyday life, of the manner by which we lead our lives. Practically, this is the issue of what is called “lifestyle.” In ...Read Full Text >

April 17, 2008
Patriarchal Proclamation on the Holy Pascha

Protocol Number 477

+ B A R T H O L O M E W

BY THE MERCY OF GOD
ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE - NEW ROME
AND ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH
TO THE PLENITUDE OF THE CHURCH
GRACE, PEACE AND MERCY
FROM OUR GLORIOUSLY RISEN SAVIOR CHRIST

Dearly beloved Brethren and Children ...Read Full Text >
Washington Young Adults Prepare for National Conference – July 10-13, 2008

April 16, 2008
Young adults from the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan area are working diligently to prepare for the 2008 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America National Young Adult Conference, July 10-13, 2008 in Washington DC. This year’s conference will be held in conjunction with the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. “Doers of the Word” will be the theme for the weekend, with Rev. Dn. John Chryssavgis, noted author and theologian, as the featured keynote speaker.  ...Read Full Text >

Holy Week Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America April 19-27, 2008

April 16, 2008
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Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios of America for Holy Pascha 2008

April 16, 2008
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Archpastoral Reflections - April 2008

April 15, 2008
As we continue our series of reflections on the topic of renewal, we encounter a specific area that is in certain need of constant renewal. This is the area of our everyday life, of the manner by which we lead our lives. Practically, this is the issue of what is called “lifestyle.” In this case a pertinent, two-fold question arises, “What is our lifestyle, and how can it be renewed?” ...Read Full Text >

Schedule of Events for Archbishop Demetrios of America for April 16 – 20, 2008

April 15, 2008
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ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS TO OBSERVE EASTER (PASCHA) APRIL 27 - HOLY WEEK BEGINS ON PALM SUNDAY APRIL 20

April 15, 2008
Easter (Pascha) will be celebrated on April 27th this year by over 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide. Holy Week will commence on Palm Sunday, April 20. ...Read Full Text >
ST GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
REV FR RICHARD D. ANDREWS, PRESBYTER
www.stgeorgegoc.org

April 20, 2008 PALM SUNDAY

TODAY`S EVENTS: AHEPA ANNUAL PALM SUNDAY FISH DINNER
Epistle: Tony Selliris
Prosfora: Rita Kanavati
Fellowship: AHEPA
Usher: Jimmy Theros
1:00PM Children’s Dance Practice for Festival of Nations
4:00PM: Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers at St Herman OCA
7:00PM: BRIDEGROOM SERVICE

Monday 04-21 BRIDEGROOM SERVICE 7:00PM
Tuesday 04-22 PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY 9:00AM
BRIDEGROOM SERVICE 7:00PM
Wednesday 04-23 HOLY UNCTION 3:00PM
BRIDEGROOM SERVICE WITH HOLY UNCTION 7:00PM
Thursday 04-24 VESPERAL LITURGY OF THE MYSTICAL SUPPER 9:00AM
WASHING OF THE FEET SERVICE 6:30PM
HOLY PASSION / 12 GOSPELS SERVICE 7:00PM
Friday 04-25 ROYAL HOURS SERVICE 9:00AM
Holy Friday Youth Retreat 11:00AM
DESCENT FROM THE CROSS VESPERS 3:00PM
LAMENTATIONS SERVICE 7:00PM
Saturday 04-26 VESPERAL ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:March 16, 2008
Publish Date:March 9, 2008
Publish Date:March 2, 2008
Publish Date:February 24, 2008
 
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