St. George Greek Orthodox Church, St. Paul, MN PUBLISH DATE: August 2, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17

BRETHREN, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:14-22
8th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. ...Read Full Text >

8th Sunday of Matthew
Sunday August 2th, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

Translation of the Relics of Stephen the Protomartyr
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Holy Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles
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Phocas the Martyr
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished death, and granted unto the thief blessed paradise. The Myrrh-bearers ceased lamenting and turned to joy. The apostles did preach the Good News at Your command, that You had risen from the dead O Christ Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the world ever more. - Translation from Green Hymnal

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
You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father. - Translation by Narthex Press
And another thing too we learn, the self-restraint of the disciples which they practised in necessary things, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 49 on Matthew 14, 4th Century


For being twelve, they had five loaves only and two fishes; so secondary to them were the things of the body: so  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 49 on Matthew 14, 4th Century

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

Matins
8:30 A.M. (8:15 A.M. will be the new start time and begins on September 13th, 2009)

Liturgy
9:45 A.M.(10:00 A.M. is the new start time and begins on September 13th, 2009)

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: office@stgeorgegoc.org

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

Other Parish Info
Starting Sept 13th, 2009 Sunday School will commence at 9:30 A.M.

 
Archbishop Demetrios Hosts President of the American Bible Society

July 23, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America welcomed Dr. R. Lamar Vest, President of the American Bible Society, yesterday at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York.  ...Read Full Text >

Camp Saint Paul Completes Successful Fifth Year

July 21, 2009
Up in the scenic Berkshire Hills of Connecticut – amidst the serene beauty of nature and about a two-hour drive from NYC – operates for the fifth year “Camp Saint Paul” of the Direct Archdiocesan District. Archbishop Demetrios spent the day on July 7 at the camp, talked with campers, counselors and other staff, toured the grounds and the facilities and had lunch with the children. ...Read Full Text >

2010 Parish Ecclesiastical Calendars Offered by Archdiocese

July 20, 2009
Orders are now being taken for the 2010 Parish Ecclesiastical Calendars, an annual resource of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Calendar will feature full color icons, the names of Saints in Greek and English, hymns for each month of the year, a fasting guide, and daily Scripture readings and commemorations following the liturgical protocol of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. ...Read Full Text >
ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH          
REV. FR. RICHARD D. ANDREWS, PRESBYTER
www.stgeorgegoc.org

AUGUST 2, 2009 8TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

TODAY`S EVENTS:

Epistle: Katharine Chadwick Prosfora: Anonymous
Fellowship: Lili Zaharides & Julie Delton Head Usher: Joe Weiser
Memorial: Mary Weiser (1 Year)

Monday 8-3 PARAKLESIS SERVICE                7:00PM
Tuesday 8-4 PARAKLESIS SERVICE                       12:00PM
Wednesday 8-5 GREAT VESPERS- TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD 6:00PM
Greek Festival Meeting 7:00PM
Thursday 8-6 LITURGY- TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD 9:00AM
Sunday 8-9 ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY- 9TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW 8:30AM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Correction- ...Read Full Text >
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