St. George Church, Oklahoma City, OK PUBLISH DATE: April 12, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 12:1-18
Palm Sunday

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from ...Read Full Text >

Palm Sunday
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Basil the Confessor, Bishop of Parios
April 12 ...Read Full Text >

Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
April 13 ...Read Full Text >

Aristarchos, Pudens, Trophimos the Apostles of the 70
April 14 ...Read Full Text >

Crescens the Martyr
April 15 ...Read Full Text >

Agape, Chionia, & Irene, the Holy Martyrs
April 16 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Persia
April 17 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Father John the Righteous, disciple of St. Gregory of Decapolis
April 18 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
O Christ our God, before Your Passion, You raised Lazarus from the dead to confirm the common Resurrection for all. Therefore, we carry the symbols of victory as did the youths, and we cry out to You, the victor over death, "Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. " -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
O Christ, Our God, we have been Buried with You through Baptism, and by Your Resurrection made worthy of Life immortal. Praising You, we cry out, "Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam." - Translation by Narthex Press
But observe the wisdom of the Evangelist, how he is not ashamed to parade their former ignorance. That it was  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century


Besides, they could not at once have taken in the knowledge of the Kingdom of which He spake; for another  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 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

 
Many, Many Thanks...
Many, many thanks to the following individuals who donated icon flowers for the Friday evening Salutation services: Yeota Theodoridis, Tasia Vrentas, Reba Hursh, Terry Lippmann, and Vana Economopoulos,

Thanks also to Argie Caporal for donating the Palms for Palm Sunday,

and to Vana ...Read Full Text >

Our Condolences...
Deepest condolences are extended to Mrs. Jennie Phillips for the recent loss of her Brother-in-law Spiro (Speedy) Phillips, and uncle of Terry Lippmann, Diane Bishard & Patricia Sambol. Eternal be his memory.

Festival of Tables...
Festival of Tables and Silent Auction

Saturday, May 2nd at 6:30 P.M. in the church hall


A Host or Hostess decorates each table with a theme of their choice. It can be as simple as a pretty centerpiece! The Hostess can use the provided linens and dishes or bring her own to complement a ...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
Holy Week Services and Beyond

Saturday, April 11th – Saturday of Lazarus
9:00 a.m. - Orthros & Divine Liturgy
6:00 p.m. - Great Vespers

Sunday, April 12th – Palm Sunday
8:50 a.m. - Orthros
10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
7:00 p.m. - 1st Bridegroom Service

Monday, April 13th – Holy Monday
7:00 p.m. - 2nd Bridegroom Service

Tuesday, April 14th – Holy Tuesday
7:00 p.m. - 3rd Bridegroom Service

Wednesday, April 15th – Holy Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
7:00 p.m. - Holy Unction

Thursday, April 16th – Holy Thursday
9:00 a.m. - Vesperal Liturgy - Last Supper
7:00 p.m. - Crucifixion Services (12 Gospel
readings)

Friday, April 17th – Holy Friday
9:00 a.m. - Royal Hours
3:00 p.m. - Great Vespers (Apokathelosis -
Literally mean the Un-nailing)
7:00 p.m. - Lamintations Service

Saturday, April 18th – Holy Saturday
9:00 a.m. - Vesperal Liturgy ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
Publish Date:March 29, 2009
Publish Date:March 22, 2009
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
 
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