St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

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 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by Peter the Apostle
October 25 ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 27 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Protection of the Theotokos
October 28 ...Read Full Text >

Paul the Apostle - Parish Feast-Day!
October 29 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasia the Martyr of Rome
October 29 ...Read Full Text >

Cleopas, Apostle of the 70
October 30 ...Read Full Text >

Amplias, Apellos, Stachyos, Urbanos, Aristovoulos & Narcissos of the 70
October 31 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Amen. Let all things above in heav'n rejoice, and let all things below on earth be glad. With all the might and strength of His arm an eternal deed the Lord did perform. Beneath His feet He has trampled down death by death, and first born of the dead has He become. From the womb of Hades has He delivered us, and to all the world has granted His great redeeming mercy. - Translation from Green Hymnal

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
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

I have realized that the destruction of man lies in the abundance of material goods, because it prevents him from  ...Read Full Text >
-Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain Twentieth Century


Vespers
Saturday at 6pm

Matins
Sunday at 9am

Liturgy
Sunday at 10am

Bible Study
Orthodox Christianity 101: Wednesdays 7pm, October through May.

Women`s Bible Study: Thursdays 11:30am.

Orthodox Koinonia Bible Study: Thursdays 7:30pm, no meetings in July.

Laguna Woods Bible Study: 3rd Thursday of each month 1pm.

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: frsteve@stpaulsirvine.org

Assistant: Fr. Stephen Karcher
Email: frkarcher@stpaulsirvine.org

 

Our Parish Feast-day is this Wednesday Evening through Thursday!
WEDNESDAY, October 28:

Family Potluck Dinner & Art Festival at 6pm.

Great Vespers for St. Paul at 7:30pm.

Dessert Reception at 8:30pm.

THURSDAY, October 29:

Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy, 10am

Ambassador’s Pot-Luck Luncheon following Liturgy.


October 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


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
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Outreach Ministry
Hannah’s Gift—We Thank our Volunteers for preparing meals for children cancer patients and their families at CHOC Thursdays in Sept & Oct! Thanks this week to Lisa Chavos & Carol Sekeris.

St. Paul’s/St. Barnabas’ Feeding the Homeless Wed., Nov 18, 12-3pm at Anselm of Canterbury in Garden Grove.
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News & Information
Church School Regular Sunday Church School Schedule is as follows: (ages 3 through High School), 10am, Divine Liturgy: Families worship in Church together. Students will be ushered for Holy Communion after the Choir, then exit at rear of Church, proceeding to their classes. Class dismissed at 12-12:15pm. ...Read Full Text >

Greek Language Classes
Greek School for Children have begun! Classes include Kindergarten are every Tues/Wed at 4pm and 5:30pm. For info or to register call Mrs. Loula Katalanos at 714-557-5352.

Adult Greek Lessons, all 4 levels from beginners to advanced are in session Mon & Wed at 6pm & 7:30pm. For info or to register
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Education & Spiritual Formation
Orthodox Koinonia Bible Study, ages 30+, Thursdays 7:30pm on Epistle of St. James. For info call Dean 949-733-2366.

Women’s Bible Study led by Eve Tibbs, Thursdays from 11:30-12:30pm. Friends, drop-ins and children are always welcome.

Orthodox Christianity 101 Wed evenings at 7pm. Class
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Great Vespers Every Saturday at 6pm
In the Orthodox Church the liturgical day begins in the evening with the setting of the sun. This practice follows the Biblical account of creation: "And there was evening and there was morning, one day" (Gen 1:5).

The Vespers service in the Church always begins with the chanting of the evening
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Cultural Events
St. Paul’s Trip To Santa Monica Symphony-Free! Sun., Nov. 1, 7:30pm. Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, etc.--we need drivers--see Dean.

Classical Music Lecture & Listening! Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30pm on musical masterpieces of Max Reger (1873-1916). Dinner at Pei Wei 5:45 pm.

A World-Class Live
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St. Paul`s Library
Please Visit our Library during the Coffee Hour on Sunday!

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In Our Prayers
Julie, Pita, Virginia, Kenny, Tony, Vasileigh, Mihaila, Donna, Chris, David, Michael, Alma-Maria, Jon, Jeanette, Anthony, John, Ezra, Paul, Kimberly, Ted, Pat, Thomas, Lucia, Ron, Howard-Paul, Marie, Darby,
Ermione, Andrea, Fred, Vasilios, Panayotis, Lydia, Pete, Antonia, Susan.


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St. Paul’s Greek Festival News
St. Paul’s Greek Festival News
Visit our Festival Website at www.IrvineGreek fest.com



Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >

▪Sunday, October 25th
Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy, 10am
GOYA “Don’t Come to Tea”, 12:15pm
Church School Staff Meeting, 12:15pm

▪Monday, October 26th
St. Demetrios/Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy, 10am
Adult Greek School, 6pm
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30pm
Women’s Study Fellowship, 7pm

▪Tuesday, October 27th
Children’s Greek School, 4pm

▪Wednesday, October 28th
Children’s Greek School, 4pm
Adult Greek School, 6pm
St. Paul/Great Vespers, 7pm
Church School Pot-Luck & Art Show

▪Thursday, October 29th
St. Paul/Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy, 10am
Ambassador’s Pot-Luck Luncheon
Women’s Bible Study, 11:30am
Hannah’s Gift, 6pm
Dr. Eve Tibbs’ Special Presentation on
Ecclesiology: East and West, 7:30pm

▪Friday, October 30th
Pioneer Clubs, 6pm

▪Saturday, October 31st
IOCC 5k Walk-a-thon at the Rose Bowl,
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