St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA PUBLISH DATE: February 27, 2005

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 6:12-20

Brethren, "all things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 15:11-32
Sunday of Prodigal Son

The Lord said this parable: "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to ...Read Full Text >

Raphael of Brooklyn
Sunday, February 27th ...Read Full Text >

Basil the Confessor
Monday, February 28th ...Read Full Text >

Eudokia the Martyr of Heliopolis
Tuesday, March 1st ...Read Full Text >

Theodotos the Holy Martyr, Bishop of Cyrenia
Wednesday, March 2nd ...Read Full Text >

Eutropius, Cleonicus & Basiliscus the Martyrs
Thursday, March 3rd ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos the Righteous of Jordan
Friday, March 4th ...Read Full Text >

Hesychios the Faster
Saturday, March 5th ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead; and standing by Your sepulcher was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch, You came unto the virgin woman bestowing the gift of life. O You who rose from the dead, Lord we give glory to You.

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
From my Father’s glory I have foolishly turned away. By my sins I squandered all the riches He gave me. Therefore like the prodigal I cry out to Him: I have sinned before You, compassionate Father. Accept my repentance, and take me back again as one of Your hired servants.
Thank God every day with your whole heart for having given to you life according to His image and likeness - an  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John of Kronstadt, My Life in Christ: Part 1; Holy Trinity Monastery pgs. 104-105, 19th 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

 
Metropolitan-Elect Gerasimos of San Francisco
Fr. Simon Thomas, Friday, February 25, 2005
Greetings in the Name of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ!

It is with great pleasure that I announce to you that the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople elected His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia as the new Metropolitan of San Francisco. Metropolitan-elect Gerasimos will succeed ...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 >
Final Internment of Metropolitan Anthony Wed., Mar. 2nd!
Metropolitan Anthony will be laid in his final resting place at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center.

“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 >

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

Ambassadors Trip to Norton Simon Museum of Art Thursday, Mar. 3rd at 9:30 am!
Cost for this trip is $10. We will have lunch at the museum. Sign-ups next door! For more info, contact Mr. Dean.

Saturday of the Souls, Saturday, March 5th!
Matins, 9 am; Divine Liturgy, 10 am

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).

GOYA Lunch & A Movie at the Les Home, Sunday, Mar. 6th at 12:30 pm!
Join us for fun and fellowship at the Les home in Costa Mesa. Contact Fr. Simon to RSVP or for more info.

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.
IOCC Reaching Out to Children of Beslan, Russia

February 22, 2005
Grief, doubt, anger, fear. And still more grief. The aftershocks of the events of September 2004 continue to affect the people of Beslan, Russia, five months after gunmen attacked School No. 1, killing more than 300 children. ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Humanitarian, Campus Ministries Join Forces to Help Poor

February 22, 2005
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) are joining together to help youth through a new Lenten service project for college students in North America. ...Read Full Text >

Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia Elected Metropolitan of San Francisco

February 22, 2005
The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople elected today His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia as the new Metropolitan of San Francisco. Metropolitan-elect Gerasimos will succeed Metropolitan Anthony who died December 25, 2004.  ...Read Full Text >
For a photo of Metropolitan-Elect Gerasimos of San Francisco, please cut and paste the link below into your browser:

http://sf.goarch.org/images/Met_Jerry_color.JPG
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