St. George Church, Oklahoma City, OK PUBLISH DATE: March 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 6:14-21
Forgiveness Sunday

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; ...Read Full Text >

Forgiveness Sunday
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Eudokia the Martyr of Heliopolis
March 1 ...Read Full Text >

Hesychios the Martyr
March 2 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Nicholas of Plana
March 2 ...Read Full Text >

Eutropios, Kleonikos, Vasiliskos, Zenos, & Zoilis the Martyrs
March 3 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos the Righteous of Jordan
March 4 ...Read Full Text >

Konon the Gardener
March 5 ...Read Full Text >

Mark the Ascetic
March 5 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Father Mark of Athens
March 5 ...Read Full Text >

42 Martyrs of Amorion in Phrygia
March 6 ...Read Full Text >

The 7 Hieromartyrs of Cherson
March 7 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
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 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 Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen." - Translation by Narthex Press
Henceforward then we must be free from our listlessness; "for now is our salvation nearer than when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 25 on Romans 13, 4th Century


Here it were well to sigh aloud, and to wail bitterly: for not only do we imitate the hypocrites, but we have even  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century


For I know, yea I know many, not merely fasting and making a display of it, but neglecting to fast, and yet  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century


What He said is like this: Bury not gold in the earth, nor do any other such thing, for you do but gather it for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century


For the same is both treasure and seed; or rather it is more than either of these. For the seed remains not for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century


Spiritual delight is not enjoyment found in things that exists outside the soul.
-St. Isaac of Syria, Unknown, 7th century


Do we forgive our neighbors their trespasses? God also forgives us in His mercy. Do we refuse to forgive? God,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, Unknown, 18th century


Before we enter the Lenten fast, we are reminded that there can be no true fast, no genuine repentance, no  ...Read Full Text >
-His Grace Bishop Kallistos of Diokleia 20th Century


For he who is praying as he ought, and fasting, has not many wants, and he who has not many wants is not covetous.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom Fourth Century


The value of fasting consists not in abstinence only from food, but in a relinquishment of sinful practices, since  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom Fourth Century


The basis of all good things is the liberation of the soul from the captivity of the enemy. The light and life  ...Read Full Text >
-Abba Isaac

A vainglorious ascetic is cheated both ways: he exhausts his body and gets no reward… It is not he who depreciates  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus

. . .humble men like this are not men who have been converted, who have repented. They are men who are being  ...Read Full Text >
-Archimandrite Vasileios, Hymn of Entry, 20th Century


It is required that not only with the body should we fast, but with the soul. Now the soul is humbled when it does  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Athansios of Alexandria

That great man Moses, when fasting, conversed with God, and received the law. Great and holy Elijah, when fasting,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Athanasios of Alexandria

If we have true love with sympathy and patient labor, we shall not go about scrutinizing our neighbor’s  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Dorotheos of Gaza

One must not trust one’s feelings, since because of his limitedness a man cannot know everything, and therefore  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus

0ne must in every way flee from judging, and pray in secret for those who have sinned. “This form of love is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus

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 23, 2009
SCOBA Encyclical for the Sunday of Orthodoxy - March 8, 2009
This is the Faith that has established the world.
- The Synodikon of Orthodoxy

March 8, 2009
The Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference
of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To all the Clergy and the Laity of the Holy ...Read Full Text >
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.

Saint George Bookstore...
We would like to encourage everyone to come in and browse through our Bookstore. We have a great selection of books for adults and children, icons and various gift items. If there is something specific you are looking for and do not find it in the bookstore, please ask Kitty Perakis and she will be glad to ...Read Full Text >

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
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)


March - Lenten Services
1st - Sunday of Forgiveness Vespers - 4:30 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*(see note), & 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.

NOTE:
* Since the Annunciation is on a Wednesday there is no Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. Saint Elijah will be having Liturgy for the Annunciation Wednesday night. If you ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
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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
 
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