St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA PUBLISH DATE: March 21, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
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Basil the Holy Martyr of Ancyra
March 22 ...Read Full Text >

Nikon the Holy Martyr & his 200 Companion Martyrs
March 23 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow.
March 24 ...Read Full Text >

Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel
March 26 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus Saturday
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
From on High did You descend, O merciful Lord, for us did You endure, three days in the tomb that we may be, released from passions in this world, You who are our resurrection and our life Glory unto You O Lord. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -Translation by Narthex Press

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

Blessed is he who has in the Lord become completely free of all earthly things in this troublesome life, and who  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephrem the Syrian

I am well aware of the response that can be made from the other side: why does that one and only God of yours,  ...Read Full Text >
-Lactantius, Divine Institutes, Book 5, 21.7-11

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

 

Encyclical for the Feast of the Annunciation, 2010
Gerasimos, Metropolitan of San Francisco
"Today is the beginning of our salvation..."
Apolytikion of the Annunciation

Beloved in the Lord,

Just a few days before we complete our Lenten journey this year we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation. The Good News that the Savior shall be born of Mary cannot be overlooked, and even though it is still Great
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St. Paul`s Monthly Newsletter
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Outreach Ministry
St. Paul’s Feeding the Homeless, 1st Wednesday of each month at Anselm of Canterbury-sign up at activity kiosk. For more info call Elvira Opran at 714-828-0650.

Lenten Outreach project of St. Paul's.  We will continue the collection for St. Innocent's Orphanage/Project Mexico through Pascha, April
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News & Information
Regular Sunday Church School Schedule: for ages 3 through H.S., 10am, Liturgy: Families worship in Church together. Students ushered for Holy Communion after the Choir, then exit and go to their classes. Dismissal at 12-12:15pm. Parents PLEASE wait till dismissal before calling for your children!
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Greek Language Classes
Greek School for Children! 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 please
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Education & Spiritual Formation
Orthodox Koinonia Bible Study, ages 25+, Thursdays 7:30pm on the Epistle to the Hebrews. 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 welcome.

Orthodox Christianity 101 Wed evenings at 7pm.
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St. Paul`s Library
Please Visit our Library during the Coffee Hour on Sunday!

In Our Prayers
Sean, Harry, Kenny, Dick, Lynn, Marian, Donald, Jolin, Mercy, Dorothy, Tony, Kathy, Donna, Pamela, Paul, Maria, Bryn, Esma, Zachary, Holly, Theodoros, Steven, Antonina,
Panayotis, Antonia, Lydia, George, Alina, Bob, Stafan, Kathy, Dorothy, Mariana, Fr. Michael, Kim, Pita, Luke-James, Virginia, Kenny,
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Cultural Events
A Taste of Greece Annual Festival new dates are JUNE 25-27, 2010!! Help us share the news! Tell your friends to tell their friends! Join us on Facebook and help us reach 1000 fans! OPA!


Save the Date
Kids ‘n’ Cancer in San Clemente, April 11.

Festival Baking! Pasta Flora: Sat, May 1. Koulourakia: Thurs, June 10. Kourambiethes: Mon, June 14. Karithopita: Sat, June 19. ALSO, Dolmathes Rolling on Tues, May 18.


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Tackle Poverty with Troy & Theodora Polamalu
Troy and Theodora Polamalu are asking for your help to "tackle" poverty this Lent by joining the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS) North America. By joining this effort, you will help those in need-the poor, the sick and the suffering. Join also in prayer this Lent for those who have ...Read Full Text >

The Date of Pascha/Easter
By Fr. Robert O’Loughlin, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Tallahassee, FL

A typical question that we may be asked in most years is why the Orthodox Church celebrates Pascha on a different date from other Christian denominations. This year we do celebrate Easter on the same date, however, we may be asking
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Date for Pascha/Easter, continued
Again, the two main points in the Orthodox calculation of Pascha are: 1) the first Sunday
after the first full moon of the spring equinox and 2) the first Sunday after the Jewish Passover.

As far as the terms that are utilized for the Resurrection of Christ, which are Pascha and Easter, there are
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THIS WEEK FROM ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK – COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT:
Speaker: Fr. James Kelley - Topic: Christology
On today`s episode of Come Receive the Light, we welcome a new guest this week, author James Kelley. He`s here to talk with us about Orthodox Christology. What does it mean? How does it differ from Western Christology? And why is it important for our daily
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FAITH ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR IONIAN VILLAGE:
Ionian Village is pleased to announce that Faith: An endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, will generously fund a limited number of Archdiocese travel scholarships for students to participate in the Ionian Village program this summer. As part of the Archdiocese’s ongoing effort to make Ionian Village ...Read Full Text >

Internet School of Byzantine Chant
Re: Official Announcement on the opening of an Internet-based, live broadcast with archived material School of Byzantine Chant

It is with great pleasure for the Society to announce the functionality of an Internet-based School of Byzantine Chant. The project is supported by a number of generous
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March 25 Celebration At The Archdiocesan Cathedral

March 18, 2010
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Holy Trinity, followed by a Doxology service in commemoration of the day. ...Read Full Text >

GOAA Is Recognized In Five Categories Of The 2010 De-Rose Hinkhouse Awards

March 15, 2010
The Religion Communicators Council has recognized the work of the Department of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, in five different categories of the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards. ...Read Full Text >

2010-2011 Scholarship Applications Available

March 12, 2010
Applications for the three scholarships administered by the Chancellor’s Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are now available for awards to be made for the 2010-2011 academic year. ...Read Full Text >

▪Sunday, March 21st
Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy, 10am
Paschal Choir Rehearsal
GOYA Lenten Luncheon

▪Monday, March 22nd
Great Compline, 6pm
Adult Greek School, 6 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous., 6:30pm
Women’s Study Fellowship, 7pm

▪Tuesday, March 23rd
Children’s Greek School, 4pm
Choir, 7:30pm

▪Wednesday, March 24th
Children’s Greek School, 4pm
Great Vespers for the Annunciation, 6pm
Adult Greek School, 6pm
Orthodox Christianity 101, 7pm

▪Thursday, March 25th
Annunciation/Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy , 10am
Women’s Bible Study, 11:30am
Nathan Hoppe on Missions in Albania, 7:30pm

▪Saturday, March 27th
St. Lazarus/Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy , 10am
Breakfast & Palm-Cross Making
TODAY WE NEED HELP DECORATING THE CHURCH!
Great Vespers, 6pm

▪Palm Sunday, March 28th
Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy , 10am
Choir Luncheon
Philoptochos Bake
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Previous St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 14, 2010
Publish Date:March 7, 2010
Publish Date:February 28, 2010
Publish Date:February 14, 2010
Publish Date:January 24, 2010
Publish Date:January 17, 2010
 
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