St. George Church, St. Paul, MN PUBLISH DATE: December 16, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11

BRETHREN, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 14:16-24; Matthew 22:14
11th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time ...Read Full Text >

11th Sunday of Luke
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Haggai the Prophet
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Modestos, Archbishop of Jerusalem
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righeous Mother Blessed Empress Theophania
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Nicholas, Patriarch of Constantinople
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Memnonus, Archbishop of Ephesus
December 16 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for 11th Sunday of Luke
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
On this day the Virgin cometh to a cave to give birth to God the Word ineffable, Who was before all the ages. Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing the gladsome tidings; with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him Who is willing to be gazed on as a young Child Who before the ages is God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
This parable ... proclaims beforehand both the casting out of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles; and it  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century


And when were they bidden? By all the prophets; by John again; for unto Christ he would pass all on, saying, "He  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 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

 
ST GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
REV FR RICHARD D. ANDREWS, PRESBYTER
www.stgeorgegoc.org

December 16, 2007 11TH SUNDAY OF LUKE

TODAY`S EVENTS: GREEK SCHOOL BAKE SALE
Epistle: Stephen Kanavati
Prosfora: Dimitra Kaniamos
Memorial: Yorgo, George & Mersina Kaniamos, Theodore Papakonstantinou, Georgios Vodenlis (40 days)
Fellowship: The Kaniamos Family and Sophie & Dimitri Pitsavas
Usher: Dimitri Dokos
12Noon: Junior Choir & Christmas Pageant rehearsals
4:30PM: Greek Dance Practice

Monday 12-17 Greek School 6:15PM
Thursday 12-20 MEOCCA Meeting at St Herman OCA 12Noon
Saturday 12-22 DIVINE LITURGY — ST ANASTASIA (relics in our Holy Altar Table) 9:00AM
Sunday 12-23 ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY — SUNDAY BEFORE THE NATIVITY 8:30AM
Children’s Christmas Program 12Noon
Greek School Bake Sale 12Noon
Greek School Caroling 2:00PM
Monday 12-24 ROYAL HOURS – EVE OF NATIVITY 8:00AM
VESPERAL LITURGY OF ST BASIL ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:December 9, 2007
Publish Date:December 2, 2007
Publish Date:November 25, 2007
Publish Date:November 18, 2007
Publish Date:November 11, 2007
Publish Date:November 4, 2007
Publish Date:October 28, 2007
 
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