St. George Church, Oklahoma City, OK PUBLISH DATE: November 2, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

Akindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidephoros, & Anempodistos of Persia
November 2 ...Read Full Text >

Acepsimas the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter, & Aeithalas the Deacon, Martyrs of Persia
November 3 ...Read Full Text >

Ioannikos the Great
November 4 ...Read Full Text >

Nikandros, Bishop of Myra
November 4 ...Read Full Text >

Galaktion & his wife Episteme, the Martyrs of Emesa
November 5 ...Read Full Text >

Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
November 6 ...Read Full Text >

33 Martyrs of Melitene
November 7 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus the Wonderworker
November 7 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world 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 Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

By these words it is surely shown that in his [the rich man] daily feasting he had frequently sinned by his  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, The Book of Pastoral Rule, Chapter XIX, 6th century


The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Nyssa

For if any one becomes wholly and thoroughly carnal in thought, such as one with every motion and energy of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Nyssa

A modern monk heard it said, and taught his brothers, that money is like manure. Unless it is quickly spread  ...Read Full Text >
- Evergetinos

Seest thou how by the place, by the things that waste there, He draws men off from this desire that is here, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


And together with what we have said, He brings forward an example also to teach thee moderation. And like as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


How then is it possible for the rich man to be saved. By possessing his goods in common with them that are in  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


But what now do we learn from hence? That no man can protect us there, if we are betrayed by our works, not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 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

 

Congratulatioins / Syncharitira
To Dr. James Pappas who was recently bestowed with the honor of becoming an Archon.

V.I.P. News...
On Tuesday, November 4th, at 12:30 we will have a Bingo Pizza Party. The cost will be $7.50 per person. This will include pizza, salad, desert, beverage and a chance to win many prizes with free Bingo cards. Reservations are a must, so please call me by October 30th.

Mary Pappas 0 478-3535
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Festival Leftovers...
On Sunday, November 9th, the following items which were left over from the festival, will be for sale:

Oil, kaseri cheese, kefalogravira cheese, dolmathes, kritharaki, pastichio, wine, and various other items.


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.

For November, we will meet on the 12th and 26th.


Festival Baking Schedule

Melomakarona - Mon., Oct. 13th - Chairperson - Tasia Vrentas & Anna Gianos

Kourambiedes - Tues., Oct. 14th - Chairperson - Darlene Pagonis

Baklava - Wed., Thurs., Fri., Oct. 15 & 16 & 17 - Chairperson - Mary Soter

Pasta Flora - Sat., Oct. 18th - Chairperson - Anna Gianos &
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Profora Schedule
October
5th - Kitty Perakis
12th - Antonia Korkolis
19th - Elaine Thomas
26th - OPEN


Archdiocese Settles Dallas Lawsuit

October 30, 2008
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced today that it has reached an agreement to settle claims brought by five Texas plaintiffs against the Archdiocese and Holy Trinity Church of Dallas, Texas. ...Read Full Text >

Archons Bestow Athenagoras Human Rights Award to Rabbi Arthur Schneier

October 29, 2008
The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America bestowed the 2008 Athenagoras Human Rights Award to Rabbi Arthur Schneier, founder and president of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, during their annual banquet held at the New York Hilton, October 25. ...Read Full Text >

Ionian Village Now Accepting Staff Applications

October 29, 2008
Ionian Village, the travel abroad camping program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is now accepting volunteer staff applications for the summer of 2009. Ionian Village staff members play an important role in the spiritual, cultural and social development of Orthodox teenagers from across the United States of America, as they travel to the most significant and cultural sites in Greece. ...Read Full Text >

The Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries - Sts. Cosmas and Damian

October 28, 2008
On November 1st of each year, our Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the holy Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian, two extraordinary brothers who were renowned physicians and martyrs of the early Church. ...Read Full Text >

St. Michael's to Celebrate 50th Anniversary and Honor Archbishop Demetrios

October 28, 2008
On November 9th, St. Michael’s Home will celebrate its 50th Anniversary and honor Archbishop Demetrios of America with the Archangel Michael Award during its annual Name Day Gala which is held in conjunction with the November 8th Name Day of the Home, the Feast of the Synaxis of the Archangels and Heavenly Powers. ...Read Full Text >

Archiepiscopal Encyclical for OXI Day (October 28, 1940)

October 27, 2008
Our commemoration of OXI Day, October 28, provides our Greek Orthodox community with a special day to remember and affirm the unique relationship between our heritage and our faith. ...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)

Saturday, November 8th - Synaxis of the Archangels
Previous St. George Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 19, 2008
Publish Date:October 12, 2008
Publish Date:October 5, 2008
Publish Date:September 28, 2008
Publish Date:September 21, 2008
Publish Date:September 14, 2008
Publish Date:September 7, 2008
Publish Date:August 31, 2008
 
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