St. George Church, Oklahoma City, OK PUBLISH DATE: September 6, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24

BRETHREN, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 21:33-42
13th Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said this parable, "There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge ...Read Full Text >

13th Sunday of Matthew
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The Miracle at Colassai of Archangel Michael
September 6 ...Read Full Text >

Sozon the Martyr
September 7 ...Read Full Text >

Kassiani the Hymnographer
September 7 ...Read Full Text >

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
September 8 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna
September 9 ...Read Full Text >

Severianos the Martyr of Sebaste
September 9 ...Read Full Text >

Menodora, Metrodora, & Nymphodora the Martyrs
September 10 ...Read Full Text >

Theodora the Martyr of Alexandria
September 11 ...Read Full Text >

Euphrosynos the Cook
September 11 ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios & Evanthea the Martyrs & their son Demetrianos
September 11 ...Read Full Text >

Autonomos the Martyr
September 12 ...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
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life." - Translation by Narthex Press
Many things does He intimate by this parable, God's providence, which had been exercised towards them from the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century


And observe also both His great care, and the excessive idleness of these men for what pertained to the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century


And where do they take counsel to kill Him? "Out of the vineyard." Do you see how He prophesies even the place  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century


... that even when prophets had been slain, He had not turned away from them, but had sent His very Son; that the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century


For nothing was left undone, but all accomplished; ... And "He sent His servants," that is, the prophets, "to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 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

 
August 24, 2009
Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year Day for the Protection of our Natural Environment
Protocol 63/09

September 1, 2009

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 Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and ...Read Full Text >
Community News...
Baptism...
Congratulations to Lynnette Downey who was baptized into the Orthodox faith on Sunday, August 30th. Lynette`s sponsor was Vivian Dimas.

Chrismation...
Congratulation to Bonnie Ralston who was Chrismated into the Orthodox faith on Tuesday, September 1st. Bonnie`s sponsor was Harriett ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Corner...
Reminder to all members and prospective members, the next Philoptochos meeting will be on September 13th, after the Divine Liturgy in the Sinopoulo Room.

The Philoptochos will host a Wine & Cheese party right after Vespers on Saturday, September 19th.

G.O.Y.A. & JOY News.....
JOY

Will meet the 3rd Wednesday of the Month at the Church from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For September our meeting will be on the 16th.

GOYA

Business Meeting.....
Our Monthly Business meeting will be on Sunday, September 13th. WE WILL HAVE ELECTIONS.

Fireside ...Read Full Text >

V.I.P. News...
On Monday, September 28th, we will travel to Anadarko where we will tour the Woods & Waters Winery and Vineyard. We will meet at the church at 10:15 a.m. We will have lunch at the winery after which we will tour the winery and vineyard. Everyone will have to arrange for their own transportation. You may ...Read Full Text >

Agape Dance Practice Schedule
September 6th, 20th, & 27th
October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, & 18th

Profora Schedule
September
6th - Argie Caporal
13th - Pres. Vicky Tsaras
20th - Christie Akins
27th - Reba Hursh

October
4th - Open
11th - Reba Hursh
18th - Open
25th - Open
Scholarship Recipients for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

September 1, 2009
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year from three scholarship programs administered by the Chancellor's Office of the Archdiocese. In spite of the current economic conditions, these scholarship funds managed to award scholarships to a variety of students from all over the United States. ...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

Tues., Sept. 8th - The Nativity of the Theotokos
Mon., Sept. 14th - Exultation of the Precious Cross

Fr. John will be conducting services in Wichita Falls on Saturday, September 26th. There will not be Great Vespers on that day.
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
Publish Date:August 23, 2009
Publish Date:August 16, 2009
Publish Date:August 9, 2009
Publish Date:August 2, 2009
Publish Date:July 26, 2009
Publish Date:June 21, 2009
Publish Date:June 14, 2009
 
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