St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA PUBLISH DATE: November 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Father Arsenius of Cappadocia
November 10 ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Studite
November 11 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Martin, Bishop of Tours
November 12 ...Read Full Text >

John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 13 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki
November 14 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious resurrection. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Chief Commanders of the heavenly armies, we the unworthy ones entreat you in earnest, that you might with your supplications fortify us, guarding us who run to you and beneath the protection of the pinions of your unmaterial glory, and who with fervor shout: Deliver us, from every danger, as Captains of the hosts on high. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

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
Chief Commanders of God; ministers of divine glory; guides for men and leadership of the Incorporeal; as Chief Commanders of the Incorporeal, plead for our welfare and for great mercy. - Translation by Narthex Press

Why is it necessary to pray at home, and to attend divine service at church? Well, why is it necessary for you to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John of Kronstadt Twentieth Century


"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: ‘In a  ...Read Full Text >
-Blessed Theophylact

God does not disregard the prayers of the faithful. Yet He sometimes does not fulfill their desires, only in order  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Leo of Optina

Perseverance in prayer cleanses the intellect, illumines it, and fills it with the light of truth. The virtues,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac the Syrian

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

 

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2009 PATRIARCHAL VISIT – NEW WEBSITE: The visit of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has concluded, however photos, videos, texts, and more are available on the official visit site. Access these resources for the latest information on the global efforts and leadership of the
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November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
          
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Outreach Ministry
Lenten Lunch & Visits to Elderly Shut-ins after Church Next Sunday, Nov 15—please see Dean.

St. Paul’s/St. Barnabas’ Feeding the Homeless Wed., Nov 18, 12-3pm at Anselm of Canterbury in Garden Grove. Sign-ups next door.

Philoptochos Holiday Baking: baklava, galactobouriko, kourambiethes,
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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! 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 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
Classical Music Lecture & Listening to Bruckner’s 8th Symphony! Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30pm. Dinner at Pei Wei 5:45 pm. Free Lenten dessert!

A World-Class Live Theatrical Production! The American Hellenic Council presents the
Leonidas Loizides Theatrical Group in the Ancient Greek Drama by
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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
Myra, Lance, Olga, Vasili, Svitlanna,
Fr. Michael, Kim, Anastasia, Noah, Marian, Donald, Julie, Pita, Luke James, 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,
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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 and please Save the Date! A Taste of Greece, St. Paul’s Greek Festival is moving to June: June 25-27, 2010!



▪Sunday, November 8th
Matins, 9am; Divine Liturgy, 10am
5:30 pm Carpools to St. Nectarios’ Vespers at 7pm

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

▪Tuesday, November 10th
Children’s Greek School, 4pm
Adult Study Fellowship, 7pm
Grief & Bereavement Support Group, 7pm

▪Wednesday, November 11th
Children’s Greek School, 4pm
Adult Greek School, 6pm
Orthodox Christianity 101, 7pm

▪Thursday, November 12th
Women’s Bible Study, 11:30am
Laguna Woods Bible Study at Marie Sysock’s, 1pm
Orthodox Koinonia Bible Study
on St. James 3:17ff, 7:30pm

▪Friday, November 13th
St. John Chrysostom/Matins, 9am;
Divine Liturgy, 10am
Pioneer Clubs, 6pm

▪Saturday, November 14th
Great Vespers, 6pm

▪Sunday, November
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