St. George Church, Oklahoma City, OK PUBLISH DATE: March 29, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31
Sunday of St. John Climacus

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. John Climacus
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Mark, Bishop of Arethusa
March 29 ...Read Full Text >

Martyr Cyril the Deacon and Those with him
March 29 ...Read Full Text >

Jonah & Mark the Martyrs
March 29 ...Read Full Text >

John Climacus the Righteous, author of The Divine Ladder of Ascent
March 30 ...Read Full Text >

Hypatios the Wonderworker
March 31 ...Read Full Text >

Mary of Egypt
April 1 ...Read Full Text >

Joseph the Hymnographer
April 3 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls. -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
Seest thou how He now proceeds to lay beforehand in them the foundation of His doctrine about fasting? ... See,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century


... he that is not covetous, will be also more disposed for almsgiving. He that fasts is light, and winged, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century


He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th 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 ...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.

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 >

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
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
Sunday Vespers - 6:00 p.m
     April 5th

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

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy - 6:30 p.m.
     Saint George - April 1st
     Saint Elijah - April 8th

Salutations Services - 7:00 p.m.
     Akathist Hymn - April 3rd
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
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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
 
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