St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA PUBLISH DATE: November 21, 2004

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:1-7

BRETHREN, the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

At that time, Jesus entered a village; and a woman called Martha received him into her house. ...Read Full Text >

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Sunday, November 21st ...Read Full Text >

Archippus the Apostles,Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
Monday, November 22nd ...Read Full Text >

Amphilochios, Bishop of Iconium
Tuesday, November 23rd ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Clement, Pope of Rome
Wednesday, November 24th ...Read Full Text >

Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
Thursday, November 25th ...Read Full Text >

Innocent of Irkutsk
Friday, November 26th ...Read Full Text >

James the Great Martyr of Persia
Saturday, November 27th ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Today is the prelude of God's pleasure and the proclamation of man's salvation. The Virgin is clearly made manifest in the temple of God and foretells Christ to all. Let us also cry out to her with mighty voice, "Hail, fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation." -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
Let us praise the most auspicious bride of Christ, the divine Katherine, protectress of Sinai, our aid and our help. For, she brilliantly silenced the eloquence of the impious by the sword of the spirit, and now, crowned as a martyr, she asks great mercy for all. -Translation by Narthex Press
For this reason the Lord, who knew what He gave her, said, Mary has chosen the good part. But after a time the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Macarius the Great, Homily XII, 4th Century


The Theotokos alone in her body, glorified by God, now enjoys the celestial realm together with her Son. For earth  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, Homily on the Dormition., 14th 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

 
Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving!
Fr. Simon Thomas, Friday, November 29, 2004
Greetings in the Name of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ!

I love Thanksgiving! I wake up early, play a little golf, watch a couple of football games, spend the day with family and friends, and stuff myself with lots of good food. I don’t think it gets any better than that.

Before everyone sits down to eat, traditionally ...Read Full Text >
“In the Footsteps of St. Paul: A Pilgrimage” Meeting Sunday, Nov. 21st After Church in the Conference Room!
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 join us for this special introductory meeting. We will be visiting Athens, where St. Paul preached on the Areopagus (Acts 17:16-23); Corinth, where St. Paul decided ...Read Full Text >

Please Remember to Bring Lenten Goodies for our Coffee Hours During Advent!
Please keep in mind - no milk, eggs, cheese, or other dairy products (non-dairy creamer & soy milk are good substitutes).

Philoptochos Christmas Card Sign Up After Church Today!
The Philoptochos Christmas Card will be sent to all of St. Paul’s families! We ask for a $20/family donation. Funds to go towards fulfilling the wish list for the Children’s Protection Agency, and for Christmas baskets for needy families in our parish.

St. Paul’s Needs Two 12+ Foot Christmas Trees for the Entrance of the Church!
If you would like to donate a tree, or contribute towards one, please contact Alysha Stout.

St. Paul's Lunch at Irvine Chili's & Visits to Elderly Shut-ins Today, Nov. 21st After Church!
Please sign up next door to bring some cheer to lonely people who can't make it to Church! Call Dean for info!

St. Paul's/St. Luke's Feeding the Homeless in Garden Grove Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at 11 am!
Please sign up next door at the activity table where you may pick up a map on how to get there.

Youth Group Meetings (GOYA & JOY) this Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at 7 pm!
Join us at St. Paul’s for discussion and youth fellowship. For more info, call Fr. Simon at the Church Office.

Thursday, November 25th - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
May we all thank God for the blessings He has bestowed upon us!

Parish Council Elections will be Sunday, December 5th, After Services!
In accordance with the Uniform Parish Regulations, Parish Council nominations were closed at the General Assembly. The candidates nominated are (vote for 7): Mel Bowman, Jim Dargavel, Mark Hudoff, John Kookootsedes, Chris Koutures, Stathi Marcopoulos, Dean Movroydis, Steve Oller, Steve Tibbs, & Demo Zeppos.  ...Read Full Text >
Pappas Patristic Institute of Holy Cross Holds Inaugural Conference on Apocalyptic Themes in Early Christianity

November 19, 2004
The inaugural conference of the Stephen and Catherine Pappas Patristic Institute entitled, “Apocalyptic Themes in Early Christianity” was held on October 14 -16 on the campus of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. ...Read Full Text >

OCMC Board Meeting Held at Holy Cross during Missions Week

November 18, 2004
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center Board of Directors held their fall meeting at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology from November 10-12, 2004 in conjunction with Missions Week.  ...Read Full Text >

SCOBA Hierarchs Name January 16th Share the Light Sunday

November 16, 2004
“Now it’s our turn!” With those words Come Receive The Light founder and co-host Rev. Dr. Christopher Metropulos announced that SCOBA (The Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas) has named Sunday, January 16th, Share The Light Sunday in all of the Orthodox Christian parishes of America.  ...Read Full Text >
Some writings on giving thanks:


"Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. I can do all things in Him who strengthens me." (Phillippians 4:11-13)

Paul is saying here that in spite of any trials and/or tribulations, no matter what our state, we must be content through Christ Who gives us the strength to endure.


"...You should give thanks to God for everything...the teaching of the divine Apostle Paul should suffice you, when he says: `In every thing give thanks...` (1 Thess. 5:18). Add to this also St. Isaac who writes: `Gratitude from the receiver incites the giver to bestow gifts greater than before. He who is ungrateful in lesser things, is false and unjust in greater`...`Lips forever giving thanks receive God`s blessing, and a heart filled with ...Read Full Text >
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