St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA PUBLISH DATE: February 20, 2005

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 18:9-14
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today

The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the ...Read Full Text >

Leo, Bishop of Catania
Sunday, February 20th ...Read Full Text >

Eustathios, Patriarch of Antioch
Monday, February 21st ...Read Full Text >

Finding of the Relics of the Holy Martyrs of Eugenios
Tuesday, February 22nd ...Read Full Text >

Polycarp the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Smyrna
Wednesday, February 23rd ...Read Full Text >

First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
Thursday, February 24th ...Read Full Text >

Tarasios, Patriarch of Constantinople
Friday, February 25th ...Read Full Text >

Porphyrios, Bishop of Gaza
Saturday, February 26th ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him; for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the cross, and death did He endure. And He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion of the Church
Facing danger at sea and fearful persecution, you became a chosen vessel of the Savior. With your sermons you enlightened the nations, and to the Athenians you revealed the unknown God. Teacher of the nations, St. Paul the Apostle, protector of us all: keep us who honor you safe from every trial and danger.

Kontakion
Let us flee the boastful words of the Pharisee and learn humility from the sighs of the Publican. Let us cry out to the Savior: “Spare us, for You alone are rich in forgiveness!”
To the end then, that when we have gone through the labour of fasting, we forfeit not the crown of fasting, we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century


The Publican fasted not; and yet he was accepted in preference to him who had fasted; in order that thou mayest  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday & Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study
Monday Night Bible Study: Mondays 7:30 p.m.
Women`s Bible Study: Thursdays 10:00 a.m.
Mid-day Bible Study: Thursdays 12 Noon
Orthodox Koinonia: Thursdays 7:30 p.m.
Leisure World Bible Study: 3rd Thursday of each month 1 p.m.
Orthodox Christianity 101: Wednesdays 7 p.m.

Parish Information
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
4949 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604

Phone: (949) 733-2366
Fax: (949) 733-0962
Website: http://www.stpaulsirvine.org
Email: info@stpaulsirvine.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Steven Tsichlis
Email: frsteven@stpaulsirvine.org

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Simon Thomas
Email: frsimon@stpaulsirvine.org

Other Parish Info
Typkia Service: Thursdays 11:30 am

 
Final Internment of Metropolitan Anthony & A New Metropolitan
Fr. Simon Thomas, February 18, 2005
Greetings in the Name of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ!

Metropolitan Anthony, of blessed memory, will be laid in his final resting place on March 2nd, behind the Church at the Monastery of the Life-giving Spring in Dunlap, CA. This was the wish of His Eminence, who spent much of his ministry building and ...Read Full Text >
January 27, 2005
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs
Protocol 10/05

"Concern for spiritual things will unite the family."
(Saint John Chrysostom, Homily XXI on Ephesians)

"What children hear is impressed as a seal on the wax of their minds."
(Saint John Chrysostom, Homily III on John)

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the ...Read Full Text >

February 6, 2005
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of Saint Photios and Saint Photios National Shrine Day
Protocol 06/05

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 Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic ...Read Full Text >
Would You Like to Help Decorate the Church?
Alysha Stout is seeking assistance in decorating the church for Pascha services. Please contact the Church Office if you are interested.

“In the Footsteps of St. Paul: A Pilgrimage”
If you are interested in taking a pilgrimage to walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul for 16 days, from May 29th – June 13th, 2005, please contact the Church Office. We will be visiting Athens, where St. Paul preached on the Areopagus (Acts 17:16-23); Corinth, where St. Paul decided to begin his ...Read Full Text >

Youth Group (JOY & GOYA) Meetings Sunday, Feb. 20th After Church!
Join us for free pizza and fun!

St. Paul's Trip to Mischa Lefkowitz' "Musique Française" Violin Recital at Chapman Univ. Sun., Feb. 20th at 8 pm!
Please sign up at activity table next door. $10 cost. Carpools 7:15 pm Dessert after at Coco's.

St. Paul's/St. Luke's Feeding the Homeless in Garden Grove This Tuesday, Feb. 22nd at 11 am!
Please sign up next door at the activity table where you may pick up a map on how to get there.

St. Paul's Dinner at Mimi's and/or "Renee Fleming & Yo Yo Ma w/ Philadelphia Orchestra in Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs and Don Quixote" on the Big Screen Fri., Feb. 25th!
Sign ups next door.

Frederica Mathewes-Green to Speak on "Spiritual Formation" at St. Barnabas' in Costa Mesa on Sat., Feb. 26th from 9 am to 4 pm!
Please come hear this nationally renowned Orthodox author, lecturer and radio commentator. Carpools to leave St. Paul's at 8:30 am. $10 cost includes lunch. Sign-ups next door.

St. Paul's German Lunch at Phoenix Club after Church on Sun., Feb. 27th and/or Trip to Free Concert by Claremont Concert Orchestra at 3 pm!
Wagner, Mozart, Sarasate & Tchaikovsky! Sign-ups next door.

Adult Greek Folk Dance Begins March 1st!
Please contact Marie Callas for info marie@dancegypsies.com

St. Paul’s Mardi Gras Family Night Saturday, March 5th at 6 pm!
Join us for great food, fun games, prizes for best costumes, a raffle, and entertainment by Adriane & Roland Jenster. Cost: $20/adult, $7/child (12-7).

St. Paul’s “Pure Monday” Retreat Monday, Mar. 14th at 10 am!
Join us for prayer and a presentation by Dr. Valerie Karras on “Fasting as a Counter-cultural Act.” Lenten lunch to follow.

St. Paul’s to Host Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers on March 20th at 6 pm!
Presiding and preaching will be the Right Reverend Benjamin, Bishop of Berkeley, Diocese of the West, OCA. Reception to follow.
Sunday School Students to Learn about Missions

February 17, 2005
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center’s (OCMC) annual Mission Lesson Plans and accompanying Mission Coin Box program are designed to help build mission awareness in Sunday School students. It is a way to help Orthodox Christians of all ages become aware of the command that Christ gave us to, “Go and make disciples of all nations,” (Matthew 28:19).  ...Read Full Text >

Put Your Faith in Action - OCMC Mission Teams in 2005

February 8, 2005
Do you want to be a witness of your Orthodox Faith internationally? Put your faith in action and apply to participate on an OCMC Mission Team in 2005!  ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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