St. George Church, Oklahoma City, OK PUBLISH DATE: January 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 7:26-28; 8:1-2

Brethren, it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, unstained, separated from ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 19:1-10
15th Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
January 25 ...Read Full Text >

Xenophon & his Companions
January 26 ...Read Full Text >

Removal of the Relics of John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
January 27 ...Read Full Text >

Ephraim the Syrian
January 28 ...Read Full Text >

Isaac the Syrian, Bishop of Ninevah
January 28 ...Read Full Text >

Removal of the Relics of Ignatios the God-bearer
January 29 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of The Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, & John Chrysostom
January 30 ...Read Full Text >

Cyrus & John the Unmercenaries
January 31 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
The pastoral flute of your theology conquered the trumpets of orators. For it called upon the depths of the Spirit and you were enriched with the beauty of words. Intercede to Christ our God, O Father Gregory, that our souls may be saved. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press
For Christ's presence is like that of some life-giving, scented balsam which restores health, enriches life and  ...Read Full Text >
-Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic, Prolog, 4 February

Each of us, my brethren, is a house in which sin dwells while Christ is afar off, and to which salvation comes as  ...Read Full Text >
-Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic, Prolog, 4 February

Little Zacchaeus had climbed up into a tree, to see the Lord Jesus with his own eyes. He had sought Him, desired  ...Read Full Text >
-Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic, Prolog, 4 February

In this reading we note Zacchaeus' sense of eager expectation, the intensity of his desire to see our Lord, and we  ...Read Full Text >
-Bishop Kallistos of Diokleia, The Meaning of the Great Fast from the Lenten Triodion

As long as he is in the crowd, Zacchaeus does not see Christ; he climbs above the crowd and sees Him, namely,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyril of Alexandria, The Orthodox New Testament, The Holy Gospels, Volume 1

He had sought to see Him, but the multitude prevented him, not so much that of the people, as of his sins. He was  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyril of Alexandria, The Orthodox New Testament, The Holy Gospels, Volume 1

He saw Zacchaeus high up, for he already stood out in loftiness of faith amid the fruits of new works as if at the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, The Orthodox New Testament, The Holy Gospels, Volume 1

He who lately was a tax collector, or rather the chief of the tax collectors, gives up covetousness. He becomes  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyril of Alexandria, The Orthodox New Testament, The Holy Gospels, Volume 1

Christ is the salvation that comes, and Zacchaeus is the house to which He comes.
-Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic, Prolog, 4 February

Matins
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study
Every Thursday from 10:00am - 11:30am

Parish Information
St. George Church
2101 NW 145th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73134

Phone: (405) 751-1885
Fax: (405) 751-1889
Website: www.saintgeorgeokc.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. John Tsaras
Email: papayanni@cox.net

 
Congratulations to New Parish Council
We would like to extend our congratulations to the newly elected 2009 Parish Council officers:

President - Jim Soter
Vice President - Chris Gianos
Treasurer - Jimmy Chiconas
Secretary - Susan Vassilakos

The Board members are: Scot Akins, Howard-John Anderson, Roy Barney, Andy ...Read Full Text >

Perastika Sou..
We would like to wish a speedy recovery to Loula Karountzos, who recently had back surgery. Perastika Sou!

Condolences...
Condolences are extended to Marianna and Elmer Wells and their family for the loss of Marianna's mother, Mrs. Nicolleta Cassimatis, who passed away on January 7th, in St. Louis, Missouri. May her memory be eternal and may God grant comfort to her loving family.

Philoptochos Corner...
The Ladies Philoptochos would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone for their support and contributions in celebration of "Vasilopita" Sunday. Thanks to your generosity, a total sum of $1,000 was collected to benefit the children of St. Basil's Academy in Garrison, NY.
 ...Read Full Text >

Festival of Tables...
Save the Date!
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009, 1st Annual Philoptochos Festival of Tables. More information to come………


Philogramma Newsletter, Volume XIX No. 2 Winter 2008

Dear Chapter Presidents and Philoptochos members,

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful and healthy summer. As you ...Read Full Text >

G.O.Y.A. Fireside Chat
GOYA will be meeting the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Akins home.

For January we will meet on the 14th and 28th.

Profora Schedule
February
1st - Elaine Thomas
8th - Toula Caporal
15th - Vana Econompoulos
22nd - Christie Akins

March
1st - Argie Caporal
8th - Loula Karountzos
15th - Antonia Korkolis
22nd - Mary Mihas
29th - Darlene Pagonis

April
5th - Presbytera Vicky Tsaras ...Read Full Text >
Schedule of Services:
Every Saturday (unless there is a sacrament) - Great Vespers 6:00 p.m.
Every Sunday - Orthros 8:50 a.m., Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

Weekday Services:
(Orthros 9:00 a.m., Divine Liturgy to follow)

January
Fri. 30th - The Three Hierarchs

February
Mon. 2nd - Presentation of Christ
Tues. 10th - St. Haralambos
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:January 11, 2009
Publish Date:January 4, 2009
Publish Date:December 28, 2008
Publish Date:December 21, 2008
Publish Date:December 14, 2008
Publish Date:December 7, 2008
Publish Date:November 30, 2008
Publish Date:November 23, 2008
 
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