St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA PUBLISH DATE: December 12, 2004

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 5:8-19

Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 14:16-24; Matthew 22:14
11th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time ...Read Full Text >

Spyridon the Wonderworker of Trimythous
Sunday, December 12th ...Read Full Text >

Herman the Wonderworker of Alaska
Monday, December 13th ...Read Full Text >

Thyrsos, Leukios, & Kallinikos, Martyrs of Apollonia
Tuesday, December 14th ...Read Full Text >

Eleutherios the Holy Martyr, Bishop Illyria and his mother Anthia
Wednesday, December 15th ...Read Full Text >

Haggai the Prophet
Thursday, December 16th ...Read Full Text >

Dionysios of Zakynthos
Friday, December 17th ...Read Full Text >

Sebastian the Martyr & his Companions
Saturday, December 18th ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Let all things above in heaven 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.

Apolytikion for the Forefathers of Christ
By their faith you justified your ancestors, Christ our God, and through them, of old you betrothed to Yourself the Church brought together from the nations. Let these saints rejoice in glory, for from their seed has come forth a noble fruit, she who gave You birth without seed. Through their prayers, Christ our God, save our souls.

Apolytikion for Spyridon the Wonderworker of Trymithous
You proved to be a champion of the First Synod and a wonderworker, O Spyridon, our God-bearing Father. You spoke to a dead woman at her tomb, and you turned a snake into gold. You had Angels concelebrating with you as you sang your holy prayers, O most sacred man. Glory to Him who glorified you; glory to Him who placed a crown on you; glory to Him who operates through you, providing cures to all.

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
Today the Virgin goes forth, making her way to a cave where from her, ineffably, God the eternal Word will be born. Let the world be filled with joy, hearing these tidings. Joining the angels and shepherds let us give glory to Him who is God from all ages, yet wills to be seen as a little child.

Apolytikion for Eleutherios the Holy Martyr, Bishop Illyria and his mother Anthia
Adorned with flowing priestly vesture and with dripping streams of blood you at once went to your Lord Christ, O blessed wise Eleftherios, annihilator of Satan. Wherefore, do not cease to intercede for those who honor your blessed struggles in faith. -Translation by Narthex Press
We understand the man to be God the Father. For similes represent the truth but are not the truth itself. The  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyril of Alexandria, Commentary on Luke, Homily 104, Fifth Century


He [Paul] is not speaking only to unbelievers. For there are many believers, no less than unbelievers, who remain  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Ephesians 18.5.14, Fourth 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

 
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
Fr. Simon Thomas, Friday, December 10, 2004
Greetings in the Name of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ!

There are three Saints whom we commemorate this week that I would like to discuss a bit.

This Sunday, December 12th, we commemorate St. Spyridon, Bishop of Trymithous. You can read about his life in the Saints section, but I would like to point out a fact for anyone who ...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).

Please Visit the Church School “Giving Tree” in the Parish Center!
Share your blessings this Christmas with those less fortunate by picking out an ornament. Thank you!

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.

“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 >

The Parish Council Election Results!
We thank all those who ran for the Parish Council this year. The candidates who were elected are: Mel Bowman, Jim Dargavel, John Kookootsedes, Chris Koutures, Stathi Marcopoulos, Steve Oller, Steve Tibbs, & Demo Zeppos. We thank all those who have served on the Council this past year, especially Mark Hudoff, ...Read Full Text >

St. Paul's Lenten Lunch & Visits to Elderly Shut-ins Today, Dec. 12th 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!

Christmas Lenten Pot-Luck Dinner at Borchert Home Today, Dec. 12th from 5 to 9 pm!
Please contact Mr. Dean for directions!

Feast of St. Herman the Wonderworker of Alaska
Monday, Dec. 13th
Matins, 9 am; Divine Liturgy, 10 am

Adult Study Fellowship Book Club Meeting Dec. 14th at 7 pm!
We will be studying “Lost Christianity: A Journey of Rediscovery to the Center of Christian Experience” by Jacob Needleman. Please join us!

Youth Group Meeting (GOYA & JOY) on Tuesday, Dec. 14th at 7 pm!
Join us for discussion and activities, as our youth enjoy Christian fellowship. For more info, call Fr. Simon at the Church Office.

GOYA Project Mexico Trip, Saturday, Dec. 18th, 6:30 am!
Cost is $55 per person. Scholarships are available for those in need. Please sign up next door. For more info please call Fr. Simon.

St. Paul's/St. Luke's Feeding the Homeless in Garden Grove Tuesday, Dec. 28th 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 Irvine Claim Jumper at 5:45 pm and/or "Jascha Heifetz & Gregor Piatigorsky" at St. Paul's at 7:30 pm on Wed., Dec. 29th!
Please sign up for either or both activities in the Parish Center.
Divac Extends Challenge Grant to IOCC for Kosovo

December 7, 2004
A new partnership between Vlade Divac, star center for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, and International Orthodox Christians Charities (IOCC) will expand the humanitarian assistance going to the suffering people of Kosovo.  ...Read Full Text >
To the Reverend Clergy and Philoptochos Presidents & Parishioners of the Metropolis of San Francisco:

I convey to you the paternal blessings and love of His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony, who wishes me to extend his thanks to all those who have been offering prayers for his recovery in Paraklesis services, the Divine Liturgy, and in their private prayers.

At this time, I am writing on His Eminence`s behalf to make the annual appeal on behalf of St. Nicholas Ranch Conference and Retreat Center, and to declare Sunday, December 12, 2004, to be "St. Nicholas Ranch Sunday" in the
Metropolis of San Francisco. We all know how important the Ranch is to our beloved Metropolitan. One way that we can show our love and concern for him at this time is through our support of this ministry that is so dear to his heart.

Checks may be made out to "St. Nicholas Ranch" and sent to the Metropolis Office, where they will be forwarded to the Ranch.

Thanking you for your ...Read Full Text >
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