St. George Church, Oklahoma City, OK PUBLISH DATE: February 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
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Polycarp the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Smyrna
February 23 ...Read Full Text >

First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
February 24 ...Read Full Text >

Tarasios, Patriarch of Constantinople
February 25 ...Read Full Text >

Porphyrios, Bishop of Gaza
February 26 ...Read Full Text >

Photini the Samaritan Woman & her martyred sisters: Anatole, Phota, Photis, Praskevi, & Kyriaki
February 26 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
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 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
O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. - Translation by Narthex Press

He indicates the dispositions of each, calling the one kids, the other sheep, that He might indicate the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Matt. XXV, 4th Century


For when one has pity on the poor, he lends to God; and he who gives to the least gives to God--sacrifices  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyprian of Carthage, The Lord's Prayer, 33. B#41, p.102, 3rd century


But while the brutes have from nature their unfruitfulness, and fruitfulness, these have it from choice, wherefore  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Matt. XXV, 4th Century


And in return for what do they receive such things? For the covering of a roof, for a garment, for bread, for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 79 on Matthew 25, 2. B#54, p. 476., 4th Century


For surely, as I have said, the sick and he that is in bonds seeks not for this only, but the one to be loosed,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 79 on Matthew 25, 2. B#54, p. 476., 4th Century


For though they had done ten thousand things, the munificence were of grace, that in return for services so small  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 79 on Matthew 25, 2. B#54, p. 476., 4th Century


"Christian love is the 'possible impossibility' to see Christ in another man, whoever he is..."
-Alexander Schmemann, Great Lent, 20th Century


So great was the honour and providential care which God bestowed upon man that He brought the entire sensible  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, Topics of Natural and Theological Science no. 24, The Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 356, 14th century


. . .The day will come when we shall stand before God and be judged, but as long as our pilgrimage continues, as  ...Read Full Text >
-Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

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

 

February 20, 2009
SCOBA Encyclical for the Sunday of Cheesefare and Mission Sunday
The Lord has commanded us: I have set you as a light to the Nations, that you should be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. (Acts 13:47)

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and
The Devout Faithful of the Holy Orthodox Churches in the Americas

Dearly Beloved in
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Philoptochos Corner...
The Philoptochos will be gathering clothing and food donations for the needy during Great Lent. Please bring adult and children's new and wearable used clothing to the Fellowship Hall. There will also be a box for canned food and non-perishable food items.

V.I.P. News...
On Tuesday, February 24th, we will be having our Pizza Bingo party in the Church Hall at 12:30 p.m. The cost will be $7.50 per person. This will include pizza, salad, desert, and beverage and free Bingo cards for a chance to win many prizes. I need reservations, so PLEASE call me soon.

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

For information on joining Philoptochos, please contact Donna Kavourgias, Susan Vassilakos, Kim Temple or the church office.


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.


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

April
5th - Presbytera Vicky Tsaras
12th - Tasia Vrentas
19th - Maria Papasarantou
26th - Susan Vassilakos


Fordham University Announces Archbishop Demetrios Chair

February 19, 2009
The President of Fordham University, Fr. Joseph M. McShane, S.J. announced Tuesday Feb. 17, a Jaharis Family Foundation gift establishing the Archbishop Demetrios Chair in Orthodox Theology and Culture as part of the Orthodox Christian Studies Program of this renowned Roman-Catholic Jesuit University. ...Read Full Text >

Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod

February 18, 2009
On February 18, 2009, the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Holy Archdiocese of America convened in a Special Session ...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)

February
Sat. 28th - 2nd Saturday of Souls (Liturgy & Memorial) - 9:00 a.m.

March - Lenten Services
1st - Sunday of Forgiveness Vespers - 6:00 p.m.

Great Compline - 7:00 p.m.
     March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, & April 6th

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy - 6:30 p.m.
     Saint George - March 4th, 18th, & April 1st
     Saint Elijah - March 11th, 25th, & April 8th

Salutations Services - 7:00 p.m.
     March 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, & Akathist Hymn - April 3rd

Other Services:
24th - Great Vespers for Annunciation - 7:00 p.m.
25th - Orthros and Divine Liturgy for Annunciation - 9:00 a.m.
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:February 15, 2009
Publish Date:February 8, 2009
Publish Date:February 1, 2009
Publish Date:January 25, 2009
Publish Date:January 11, 2009
Publish Date:January 4, 2009
Publish Date:December 28, 2008
Publish Date:December 21, 2008
 
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