St. Athanasios Chapel, Gulf Shores, AL PUBLISH DATE: September 1, 2005

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12

BRETHREN, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 18:23-35
11th Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said this parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to ...Read Full Text >

Ecclesiastical New Year
September 1 ...Read Full Text >

Moses the Prophet & Godseer
September 4 ...Read Full Text >

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
September 8 ...Read Full Text >

The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 14 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion of the Church
"You became radiant by your Orthodox deeds, quelling all heresy and becoming conquering champions. Your piety enriched all, and the Church became greatly beautified. You have worthily found Christ and God who by your prayers, grants all great mercy." (3rd Tone)

Kontakion
You who created all things in Your infinite wisdom, and set the times by Your own authority, grant Your Christian people victories. Blessing our comings and goings throughout this year, guide our works according to Your divine will. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Ecclesiastical New Year
Creator of the universe, setting times and seasons by Your sole authority, bless the cycle of the year of Your grace, O Lord, guarding our rulers and Your nation in peace, at the intercession of the Theotokos, and save us. -Translation by Narthex Press

Liturgy
Sundays at 10:00 A.M.

Parish Information
St. Athanasios Chapel
220 East 20th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Phone: (251) 967-2020
Fax: (251) 471-8015
Website: www.stathanasios.al.goarch.org/

 
Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year
V. Rev. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick, September 1, 2005
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,        September 2005



The first day of September, marks the beginning of new liturgical year for Greek Orthodox Christians. The annual cycle of feast and fast days begins anew. Adult education and other opportunities for spiritual formation are offered throughout the year at St. ...Read Full Text >
August 30, 2005
Special Encyclical for the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund
Protocol 88/05

August 30, 2005

To the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and ...Read Full Text >
August 31, 2005
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` LETTER ABOUT HURRICANE KATRINA
August, 2005

To the Reverend Priests and the Faithful of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta,

Dearly beloved,

“Our help is in the Name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8

I greet you with love in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is ...Read Full Text >
Church Services
Divine Liturgy Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 4, 2005
Today's Divine Liturgy
will be Cancelled due to
Hurricane Katrina

Sunday, September 11, 2005
V. Rev. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick

Sunday, September 18, 2005
V.Rev. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick

Sunday, September 25, 2005
V.Rev. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick











Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund

A special donation web site has been established to allow individuals to contribute directly to the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund, established by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Donations to this fund will be used to address the needs of the Greek Orthodox communities, as well as for assisting the general relief effort. Donations can be made at www.goarch.org/hurricanerelief
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