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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-08-26
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Calendar
St. George News and Events
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St. George Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (661) 325-8694
  • Fax:
  • (661)325-8694
  • Street Address:

  • 401 Truxtun Avenue

  • Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Mailing Address:

  • 401 Truxtun Avenue

  • Bakersfield, CA 93301

Contact Information

Website / Email Editor


editor@ourparish.us | 661-564-2347

Services Schedule

Sundays:

Orthros - 8:30 a.m.

Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

Weekdays:

Evening Vespers - 6:00 p.m.

Calendar

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Adrian and Natalie in the Third Tone

Thou didst deem that Faith which hath salvation to be riches never lost or plundered. Thou forsookest thy fathers' impiety, and thou didst follow thy Master, becoming rich in His divine gifts, O glorious Adrian. With the godly-minded Natalie, who emboldened thee, entreat Christ God, O Martyr, that our souls be saved.

Apolytikion for the Church in the First Tone

As a liberator of prisoners, and as a guardian of the poor, a doctor of the sick, a defender of kings. Trophy bearer, O Great Martyr George. Intercede to Christ our God, and save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."
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Saints and Feasts

Lifeoflife
August 26

13th Sunday of Matthew

Natalia
August 26

The Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie

The holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie confessed the Christian Faith during the reign of Maximian, in Nicomedia, in the year 298. Adrian was a pagan; witnessing the valor of the Martyrs, and the fervent faith with which they suffered their torments, he also declared himself a Christian and was imprisoned. When this was told to his wife Natalie, who was secretly a believer, she visited him in prison and encouraged him in his sufferings. Saint Adrian's hands and feet were placed on an anvil and broken off with a hammer; he died in his torments. His blessed wife recovered part of his holy relics and took it to Argyropolis near Byzantium, and reposed in peace soon after.

Allsaint
August 26

Our Righteous Father Joseph

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Tone. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24.

Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicos, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Gospel Reading

13th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 21:33-42

The Lord said this parable, "There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his son to them, saying 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.' And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons." Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?'"

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Many things does He intimate by this parable, God's providence, which had been exercised towards them from the first; their murderous disposition from the beginning; that nothing had been omitted of whatever pertained to a heedful care of them;...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century

And observe also both His great care, and the excessive idleness of these men for what pertained to the husbandmen, He Himself did ... and He left little for them to do; to take care of what was there, and to preserve what was given to them.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century

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Calendar

  • St. George Calendar

    August 26 to September 2, 2018

    Sunday, August 26

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Coffee Hour

    12:00PM Religious Education Registration

    Wednesday, August 29

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    Friday, August 31

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    Sunday, September 2

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Coffee Hour

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St. George News and Events

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Engagement

Church services will take place in the Hall this week due to church beautification project underway to drywall, prime and paint over the existing ceiling to create a smooth surface.  If you have any projects or activities to take care of in the hall please do so before Sunday morning.

Festival Prep Today!

This Sunday, immediately following the coffe hour, we will be rolling dolmades for the festival.  Monday we will be prepping baklava starting at 9 a.m. Please plan on stay after church to help as well as Monday.  Thank you.

Dear men of St. George Church,

The Parish Council has discussed and approved starting monthly Men’s Group dinner/meetings.We would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at a local restaurant for fellowship and discussion.Please email reply to Sahar, the church secretary, if you are interested in attending the Men’s Group meetings. We would like to start September 13th if there is enough interest.

Yours in Christ

Daniel Andrews

Parish Council President

Parish Council News

THE PARISH COUNCIL HAS IMPLEMENTED NEW SAFETY AND  SECURITY MEASURES FOR THE HALL.   THE FRONT HALL DOORS WILL REMAIN CLOSED DURING CHURCH SERVICES.  PLEASE SEE  CHART FOR  ACCESS TO THE HALL AND/OR RESTROOMS DURING SERVICES.  FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT USE THE STEPS PLEASE ASK AN USHER OR PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER  TO ESCORT YOU AND TO UNLOCK THE  FRONT DOOR OF THE  HALL FOR YOU.   ON SUNDAYS, THE FRONT DOORS WILL BE  OPENED AFTER HOLY  COMMUNION.

THANK YOU FORYOUR UNDERSTANDING AS WE WANT TO KEEP OUR FACILITIES  SECURE.

ALSO NOTE: PLEASE CONTACT A PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER OR  USHER IF ANYONE IS LOITERING IN THE HALL DURING SERVICES.     

THANK YOU.

Midweek Classes

There will not be any midweek classes until they resume August 21st.

Women’s Prayer Group

There will be a stand in the Narthex for you to leave your prayer request to be added to the list our prayer list.  We need women’s prayer group partners.  Please see or call Irene Sinopole at 832-1871.

Parish Council 

Next meeting is September 27th, at 7 p.m. 

Greek Food Festival

Festival will be from October 5th through the 7th. Please approach a parish council member if you would like to volunteer. Festival flyers are in a box in the hall, please take some to your friends, family and co-workers.

Dance Group Practice

Led today by Nikoli Hackleman.

Prosphora Schedule 

8/26 Mary Mekhel, 9/2 Nahla Demestihas, 9/9 Elaine Dorlis, 9/16 Basema Madain, 9/23 Sahar Ayoub, 9/30 Olympia Hackleman, 10/7 Nahla Demestihas, 10/14 Mary Mekhel, 10/21 Sahar Ayoub, 10/28 Elaine Dorlis, 11/4 Elaine Dorlis, 11/11 Basema Madain, 11/18 Olympia Hackleman, 11/25 Mary Mekhel, 12/2 Elaine Dorlis, 122/9 Sahar Ayoub, 12/16 Basema Madain, 12/23 Nahla Demestihas, 12/30 Olympia Hackleman. Thank you.Please make arrangements with Sahar or Despina to bring the offering Saturday night either to the church or Father's home.  We are looking for more people to make the blessed bread.  Please approach Father Joseph if interested.Thank you.

Narthex Ushers

8/26 Osama & Michael Ryan, 9/2 Manny & Jim, 9/9 James & Michael N. 9/16 Youth Group, 9/23 Danny & Ken, 9/30 Annette & Vago. Thank you.

Youth Group/GOYA

Youth group parent meeting and pizza party for the kids August 25th at 4:45 PM at Rusty’s on OLIVE and 99. Parents need to come so they know what’s going on this year and how to volunteer in order to encourage the Spiritual development of our youth. For more questions please call Michael or Gabriela Ryan 661-747-1603 or 661-219-3421.

HOPE/JOY 

Hope Joy will be taking a break for the summer. We will start back up in the fall.Contact Jenny or James Dean for more information.

Religious Education

Sunday school registration will take place August 26th. Sunday school resumes September 9th. 

Charity

Philoptochos 

Welcome back Philoptochos members and prospective members. Our next general meeting will be held on Sunday September 9th immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Hall. Grab some lunch and come and join us!!

Outreach

Next meeting is September 6th at 7:10 p.m. Please get with Michael or his wife Gabriela at church or call 747-1603 if you would like to help the proactive in both outreach and welcoming new potential members to our parish.

Evangelism and Outreach

Michael Ryan will be in charge of the welcoming committee. Please get with Michael or his wife Gabriela at church or call 747-1603 if you would like to help the proactive in both outreach and welcoming new potential members to our parish.

Coffee Hour Opportunities

The 2018 calendar for coffee hour is up in the hall. Each family please sign up for a Sunday. 

Parishioner Visits

Helen Kemper is currently at Hallmark Homes, 2001 Akers, Room 223. Please find some time to go and visit her. The facility number is 831-7147.

Legacy

Scrip Cards

Scrip gift cards are now accessible online. You choose the card (cards) you would like and St. George Church receives a percentage of each sale. If you choose e-cards you will receive them same day in your email. If you choose gift cards, we will receive a notice and the order will be delivered to the church. Best to select e-cards so no shipping fee. Use this link and code when purchasing online. www.shopwithscrip.com, Code:42A1521E58345. 

Endowment

Honor your loved ones birthday and or anniversary by making a contribution to the Endowment Fund in their name. Make checks payable to St. George Church and write Endowment Fund on the memo line. Distributions from the fund will benefit the youth and maintenance needs of the Parish. For more information contact a Parish Council Member. 
Thank you.

Father Joseph's Office Hours

Father Joseph's office hours-Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Fridays are for visitations.

About Communion

If you are a visitor and planning to take Holy Communion, please inform one of our ushers in the Narthex ahead of time. During Communion, parents with infants, and Sunday School Teachers should be first in line to receive Communion. All Christians Orthodox and Non-Orthodox are invited to come up to receive Blessed Bread (Antidoron) at the end of the service. However, present Church guidelines allow that only baptized and confirmed Eastern Orthodox Christians (who have properly prepared) may approach to receive Holy Communion. Thank you.

Dear Parishioners, 

Sundays should be set aside for quality time with God, our Church and Family.  This is true for the Priest, Parish Secretary and Parish Council.  Please let us try to address church business and make appointments during the week during office hours, and not wait until Sunday to address these matters.  For the generous providers of Coffee Hour, please arrange all meal preparation so that everyone is attending Divine Liturgy. The hall will always be open at least one hour before Divine Liturgy begins, as well as the evening before from 6:30 to 7:30.

Hall Reservation System

To reserve the hall for any church functions or activities please communicate with Annette or Sahar if you will be using the hall anytime to be placed on the calendar. This includes groups that meet on a regular basis or for any event. Thank you for your cooperation.

Anyone using the hall during the week, please make sure you turn off all lights, coffee maker and the hall is left clean.

Welcome New Parish Members

Prayers/Thanksgiving

Glory to God for His Bountiful Blessings

Please add to your daily prayers for:

Our brothers & sisters unable to attend: 

Marika Psihoundas, Mary Valos, Zoe Spanos, Gus & Beverly Balasis.

Healing: Marika, Victor, Helen K., Irene, Mary, Mary, Serephima, and others in our parish.

Those who are traveling

Orthodox-Petros, Panagi, Elle, Eva L., Nicholetta Y., Dan S., Monica, Yorgos K, Giorgos, Anna,Angela, Antonia, Stelios, Petros, Anne, Anna, Leonid, Mariyka, Archalia,Natalie, Eva,Eleni K.,Efstratios, Ourania, Christopher, Alice, Suha,Abla, Jennifer, Tom, Gabriela,Ion,Danny,Nadia, Niko, Musa Daoud, Vasiliki, Theodore, Achilles, Vasiliki, Elizabeth, Labrini, Bert & Louise Moosios,Olympia,Margarita, Seraphim, Mary, Tika,Maria Sporaa, Athina, Helen, Gerry Collis, Nektarios,Marika, Louis Strousos,Bessie Mattly, Noah A., Nick A.,Nick K., Kyriaki, Fred, Hannah, Irene Sinopole, Helen Protopapas, Candess Strategos,Gene, Kathy, Sofia, Clemy (Clementina), Jane, and Matthew.

Non-Orthodox -Bud Lung,Julie, Pamela Y., Debbie, Emmitt, Donna,Steve, Richard,Donald, Christina, Eva, Dominic,Gaby Garcia,Romona, Elea, Graysen Astumian, Marie,Michelle, Irma,  Julie, Greg, Allyson, Margaret, Valerie, Martha Rogers, Helen Kemper, Joseph, Stephen, Elizabeth,Ellen, Ling, Richard, Christine & David, Debby.

 Financials               Budgeted                    Actual

Stewardship

$3,500/week

$4,272.63

Candles & Tray

$375/week

$145.00

 Anniversaries     

  • 8/12 Ken & Olympia Hackleman

  • 8/30 Ted & Kathy Exarchoulakos

  • 9/16 Joshua & Joyce Cisneros      

  • 9/17 Hesham & Sahar Ayoub

  • 9/17 Osama & Angie Dawood       

  • 9/18 Matthew & Nani Antonaros

  • 9/19 Evangelos & Kelly Demstihas

 Birthdays 

  • 8/23 Joyce Cisneros

  • 8/24 Marianna Strategos

  • 8/25 Namaz Pimentel

  • 8/26 Ted Exarchoulakos

  • 9/2 Naguib Mekhel   

  • 9/4 Nader Al-Sheikh

  • 9/8 Joshua Ryan                 

  • 9/9 Jimmy Andrews      

  • 9/15 Mary Mekhel

  • 9/15 Nani Antonaros           

  • 9/19 Zain Ayoub          

  • 9/19 Fotini Chaffee

  • 9/21 Annette Londquist       

  •   9/23 Dena Southerd

 

 

 

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