St. George Greek Orthodox Church, New York City, NY PUBLISH DATE: March 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40

Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 1:43-51
Sunday of Orthodoxy

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of Orthodoxy
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Theophylaktos, Bishop of Nicomedea
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Hermas the Apostle of the 70
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Paul the Confessor
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Dometios the Righteous
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of Orthodoxy
O Christ our God, begging forgiveness of our sins, we venerate Your Pure Image, O Good One. Of your own will you condescended to ascend upon the Cross in the flesh and deliver those You created from the bondage of the enemy. Wherefore, thankfully, we cry out, "When You came to save the world, Your filled all things with joy, O Our Savior." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press
Moses... was himself saved by means of wood and water before the Law was given, when he was exposed to the Nile's  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, Homilies Vol. 1, Homily Eleven para. 14; Saint Tikhon's Seminary Press pg. 123, 14th century

Vespers
None

Matins
9:30am in Greek

Liturgy
10:30am in English & Greek

Parish Information
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
307 West 54th Street (at 8th Avenue)
New York City, NY 10019

Phone: (212) 265-7808
Fax: None
Website: www.saintgeorgenyc.org

Proistamenos: Fr. James W. Kordaris
Email: FrJimK@goarch.org

Other Parish Info
54th Street at 8th Avenue
5 Blocks South of Central Park/Columbus Circle

VISITORS ARE WELCOME

NY CITY SUBWAY DIRECTIONS:
N,R,W to 49 Street (7th Ave).
A,C,1,2,B,D to 59 Street (Bway).
B,D,E to 7th Avenue (53 St.)
C,E to 50th Street (8th Ave).

SUNDAY PARKING is available for $10 between the hours of 8:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sundays at Icon Parking on the SE corner of 54th Street & 8th Avenue. You must have your ticket stamped at St. George Church (at the candle stand) in order for this rate to apply. For parking before 8:00 AM and after 2:00 PM the regular hourly rate will apply.

 
OUR LENTEN JOURNEY BEGINS...
Great Lent is a time for self-examination and self. The purpose of the fast is to give us a greater awareness of our dependence on God. It is a time to improve ourselves and our relationship with God. Lent is a time for greater works of mercy and charity for those less fortunate than us. It is a time for visitation of the sick and assistance to the poor, and generally a more joyful relationship with those ...Read Full Text >
February 27, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios on the Beginning of Great and Holy Lent
Protocol 17/09

March 2, 2009
Great and Holy Lent


“Let us set out with joy upon the season of the Fast….”
Vespers of the Sunday of Forgiveness


To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and ...Read Full Text >
TENDING TO YOUR MARRIAGE by Rev. Dr. Charles Joanides, LMFT
...do not take your marriage for granted. This is not God’s will. Second, just as your children, family and career need attention, your marriage needs attention. Third, marriages come apart over time, so you need to be attentive to them daily. Fourth, if you discern that distance has creeped into your ...Read Full Text >

STORIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO BECOME ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS
BISHOP KALLISTOS WARE
STRANGE YET FAMILIAR: My Journey to the Orthodox Church

I can remember exactly when my personal journey to Orthodoxy began. It happened quite unexpectedly one Saturday afternoon in the summer of 1952, when I was seventeen. I was walking along Buckingham Palace Road, close ...Read Full Text >

Bringing Our Friends to Christ
We begin by bringing ourselves to Christ. But we never stop there. After we have brought ourselves, we bring others. The greatest gift that any one can bring to another is Christ.
-A. Coniaris

A BENEDICTION
"I have this benediction for you," I said. "As you leave this sanctuary, make sure that you are clothed in the vast and awesome love of the Heavenly Father. If you should stumble and fall, it will be that very love that will draw you back to his presence. Be careful to seize every opportunity to reflect ...Read Full Text >

THE TURNAROUND PARISH
"...turnaround ministry is possible and can happen, but only if a declining parish’s priest and parishioners are willing to commit themselves to the effort of turnaround ministry, an effort that will require the entire parish working together as a team to stem the hemorrhaging and make a full comeback to ...Read Full Text >

THE TEMPLE OF THE LORD
“Every temple of the Lord is a house of divine Presence and a house of prayer. Every temple is also a house of peace. May the soul of all those who enter into this holy temple to take part in the assembly of God, become itself a house of peace.”

Serve the Lord With Gladness by A Monk of the ...Read Full Text >
OCN Announces New Podcast and New Features for iTunes

February 5, 2009
The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) announced two new additions to its growing line of products and programs that seek to share the Orthodox Christian faith with viewers and listeners throughout the world. ...Read Full Text >

National Young Adult Pilgrimage to Russia, April 24-May 2, 2009! Registration is now open

February 2, 2009
The Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries announced the National Young Adult Pilgrimage to Russia, April 24-May 2, 2009 ...Read Full Text >
SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES FOR GREAT LENT 2009

Friday, March 6
First service of Salutations 7:00 PM
Followed by Fellowship & a light Lenten Meal

Saturday, March 7
Third Saturday of the Souls
Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM
Followed by Fellowship & a light Lenten Meal

Sunday, Sunday, March 8
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY
Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship & Refreshments

Friday, March 13
Second Service of Salutations 7:00 PM
Followed by Fellowship & a light Lenten Meal

Sunday, March 15
SUNDAY OF SAINT GREGORY PALAMAS
Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship & Refreshments

Friday, March 20
Third Service of Salutations 7:00 PM
Followed by Fellowship & a light Lenten Meal

Sunday, March 22
SUNDAY OF THE VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship & Refreshments

Friday, March 27
Fourth ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:February 8, 2009
Publish Date:February 1, 2009
Publish Date:December 21, 2008
Publish Date:November 16, 2008
Publish Date:November 2, 2008
Publish Date:October 26, 2008
Publish Date:October 19, 2008
Publish Date:October 5, 2008
 
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