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

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Cross
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Basil the Holy Martyr of Ancyra
March 22 ...Read Full Text >

Nikon the Holy Martyr & his 200 Companion Martyrs
March 23 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow.
March 24 ...Read Full Text >

Artemon the Presbyter
March 24 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Theonas, Archbishop of Thessolonica
March 24 ...Read Full Text >

Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel
March 26 ...Read Full Text >

Matrona of Thessaloniki
March 27 ...Read Full Text >

Hilarion the New
March 28 ...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 Sunday of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press

Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century


When, on this day, we look at the precious Cross of Christ, in faith let us adore it, let us rejoice, and embrace  ...Read Full Text >
-Orthros for the Adoration of the Holy Cross

Nothing comes without effort. The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Theophan the Recluse 19th Century


If you would be victorious, taste the suffering of Christ in your person, that you may be chosen to taste His  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac the Syrian, The Orthodox Way: Revised Edition, SVS Press, p. 129

And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.'  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


Nay, the nature of the thing is alone sufficient to attract you." ... For thou oughtest not, O Peter, because thou  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


"... For although it be in my power, as Son of God, to hinder thee from having any trial at all of those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Bede the Venerable, Unknown, 8th century


To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


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

 

March 23, 2009
Encyclical for The Feast of the Annunciation and Day of Greek Independence March 25, 2009
Protocol 15/09

March 25, 2009
The Feast of the Annunciation and
Day of Greek Independence

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished
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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.

Community Easter Card...
We would like to remind you to please sign up for the Community Easter Card which is sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos. Donation $20.00.

Mary Zaemes and Kitty Perakis will be taking names after church in the fellowship hall.


Festival of Tables...
The Ladies of Philoptochos Festival of Tables and Silent Auction will be held in the Church Hall on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m. A Host or Hostess will decorate each table with any theme they choose. This is a business casual event so paper goods are the norm. The Hostess of each table 8 seats at $30.00 ...Read Full Text >

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 >

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 - Tasia Vrentas
29th - Darlene Pagonis

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


Encyclical for The Feast of the Annunciation and Day of Greek Independence March 25, 2009

March 20, 2009
I am lovingly and joyfully writing to you on this solemn day, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos and ever-Virgin Mary.  This Feast is celebrated in the midst of the season of Great and Holy Lent, and, thus, it provides us the blessed possibility to enjoy the unending love of God for us as we continue along our spiritual journey to Holy Week. ...Read Full Text >

Fr. James Kordaris Appointed Director of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism

March 18, 2009
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has announced the appointment of Fr. James Kordaris to the position of Director of Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism. ...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)

March - Lenten Services
Sunday Vespers - 6:00 p.m
     March 29th, & April 5th

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

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy - 6:30 p.m.
     Saint George - April 1st
     Saint Elijah - March 25th*(see note), & April 8th

Salutations Services - 7:00 p.m.
     March 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
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Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
Publish Date:February 22, 2009
Publish Date:February 15, 2009
Publish Date:February 8, 2009
Publish Date:February 1, 2009
Publish Date:January 25, 2009
 
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