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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-04-14
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 Tom Dorlis


webmaster@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

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Tone

Let us, the faithful, sing praise and bow down before the Word, who with the Father and Spirit has no beginning of end, of the Virgin, being born for our salvation’s sake. For He ascended the Cross in the flesh of mortal man and suffered death by His own choosing. By His glorious Resurrection, those who died are also raised up with Him. Ton na-nar-hon Lo-yon Pa-tri ke Pnev-ma-ti, ton ek Par-the-nou te-chthen-ta is so-ti-ri-an i-mon, a-ni-mni-so-men pi-sti ke pro-ski-ni-so-men. O-ti iv-dho-ki-se sar-ki a-mel-thin en to stav-ro ke tha-na-ton i-po-mi-ne ke e-yi-re tous teth-ne-o-tas en ti en-dho-xo A-na-sta-si Af-tou.

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.

St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Tone

In you, O Mother, was preserved the Divine Likeness perfectly, for you took up the Cross, and by this you did follow Christ, and by your deeds you taught us to look down on the flesh, for it passes away, while tending the soul with greatest care, for it is everlasting. And so, along with the angels you spirit sings, holy Mary of Egypt, with greatest joy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

O unfailing protection of Christians, and our faithful advocate before the Creator. Though we are sinners, do not ignore our entreaty. But in your goodness, grant your timely help to us who appeal to you in faith. Quickly make intercession; on our behalf make speedy supplication, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you.
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Saints and Feasts

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April 14

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

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April 15

6th Monday of Lent

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April 16

6th Tuesday of Lent

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Tone. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from 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 more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

For with this object He reveals their deficiencies, that after these things thou mightest know what manner of men they became by grace. ... No one shall sit on His right hand nor on His left.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

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Calendar

  • St. George Calendar

    March 11 to April 22, 2019

    Monday, March 11

    Great Lent

    Sunday, April 14

    Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Religious Education

    11:30AM Coffee Hour

    12:00PM Choir practice for Lent/Holy Week

    12:30PM Parish General Assembly

    Monday, April 15

    10:00AM Funeral of Bessie Mattly

    Tuesday, April 16

    6:00PM Great Compline

    6:30PM Inquirer Class

    Wednesday, April 17

    6:00PM Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

    Thursday, April 18

    6:00PM Great Compline

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Friday, April 19

    9:30AM Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

    Saturday, April 20

    Lazarus Saturday

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    Sunday, April 21

    Palm Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Coffee Hour

    12:30PM Youth Group Meeting

    6:00PM Bridegroom Service

    Monday, April 22

    Holy Monday

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St. George News and Events

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Special Events Happening Today:

General Assemby Meeting today following Divine Liturgy in the Hall. 

Timely Notes: 

 

Ministries:

Philoptochos

Philoptochos Dues are being collected!  

We will be collecting dues now until we meet our goal! Last year we had 57 members - this year we would love 60. So far we are at 54 - so close!. Join us as $40 helps our charities! 

SIGN UP FOR DONATIONS!

The Homeless Initiative is back! We have a two-part process this time, on Sunday, May 26th we will be assembling our Blessing Bags and on Sunday, June 2nd we will put together our lunch bags, then go out and deliver the Blessing Bags and Food Bags for the Homeless population near our church.

We will be putting together 120 bags on this date! Please sign up for items and bring them as soon as you can and place them in our bins. Once your items are brought to church - cross your name off and mark DELIVERED! Please deliver items by Sunday, May 19th (everything except Bread and Oranges).

 We will need all hands on deck for this endeavor.

From donating items to assembling the bags. Take part!  

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. ~Romans 12:13

MISSIONS POSSIBLE!

Missions Possible 2019 has begun (Great Lent - Pentecost)! The goal of this annual campaign is to educate the faithful about our evangelistic calling and to raise funds for our Metropolis missions, as well as two other worthwhile charities: Project Mexico/St Innocent Orphanage and St Ignatius School in Calcutta, India. Our goal this year is to raise $2000 or more! Please pick up a cup and bring it each week to add your donation to our rising thermometer! Together we can do much for missions work in the US and abroad.   

TOTAL COLLECTED AFTER THE END OF WEEK 4: $440.50

Our prayers and condolences

to the family of Bessie Mattly who fell asleep to the Lord.  May her memory be eternal. 

Candy for our annual Easter egg hunt-Please bring small wrapped candy (no chocolate) for our Easter egg hunt. Have all donations here by Sunday the 21st. Thank you!

Make plans to decorate the Tomb of Christ!

Holy Friday, April 26th beginning at 9:00 am, join the women of Philoptochos in decorating the Tomb of Christ. Please dress appropriately as we will be decorating the Kouvouklion inside the church on the Solea. If you have any questions, please speak with Olympia Hackleman, our chairwoman for this beautiful blessing. 

Monastery of the Life-Giving Spring Feast Day Liturgy
If you are able, please mark your calendars to visit the Monastery on her feast day, Zoodoghos Peghe, The Life-Giving Spring, The feast is always celebrated on the Friday of Bright Week, this year on Friday May 3rd. There will also be services the night before (Vespers) which will be held in the Cemetery Chapel (scenes from the Akathist Hymn adorn the walls of this Chapel) and the next day services will be held in the Main Church (if you have never seen a hierarchical liturgy at the Monastery, this is your chance...chandeliers swinging, etc). A lot of the new facilities will be open and in use during these days. If you would like to spend the night at the Ranch the night before, call the Ranch early as a lot of pilgrims take advantage of the rates and the opportunity to be there over 2 days.

Legacy

Leave your mark!

Consider naming St. George Church as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy. It's a great legacy gift to your parish and very easy to do...just ask your provider for the change beneficiary form and complete and return to them.  The legal name for the church is Hellenic Community St. George Church Tax ID #95-3575365 God bless you.

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.

Men’s Group of St. George Church

Next meeting is April 11th. Meetings start from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. following Vespers.  Attendees are invited to attend Services prior to the meeting starting at 6:00 pm.  At this meeting we will be continuing our journey through the "Lionheart" series. 

Couples Ministry

Friday, April 12th. We would like to attend the Akathist service and then join in fellowship at the Noodle Bar. Visit our Couples Ministry resource page for more information and a link to the videos. 

Parish Council 

Next meeting is April 18th, at 7 p.m. 

Sunday School

Sunday school lesson 18. 

Youth Group/GOYA 

Questions please call Michael or Gabriella Ryan at 219-3421.

HOPE/JOY

Next meeting to be announced. 

Book Club 

Our parish book club is currently concluding Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. Our next gathering is Sunday, May 19th during coffee hour. We will be discussing Part Two, chapters 14 through 16. Our next book club selection beginning in June is Becoming a Healing Presence by Albert S. Rossi. All are welcome to join! For more details, call or text Monica (Cassiana) 337-0566 or email mejiamoe@gmail.com.

Bookstore

Looking for devotional items for Great Lent or Pascha? Please visit the parish bookstore and place your orders soon! Bookstore is open Sundays during coffee hour or by appointment. Lots of new arrivals including icons and books! For more info, special ordering, or questions please call or text Julie Pierucci (661) 342-2407.

Inquirers Class

Every Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. there will be an inquirers class for information regarding the Orthodox faith. We meet at the hall side door on U Street. Class is approximately 40 to 45 minutes. We are currently going through the “Journey of Faith” program by Fr. Barnabas. For more information please call Michael Ryan 661-747-1603.

Prosphora Schedule 

4/14 Nahla Demestihas, 4/21 Olympia Hackleman, 4/27 Mary Mekhel, 5/5 Sahar Ayoub, 5/12 Elaine Dorlis, 5/19 Basema Madain, 5/26 Nahla Demestihas, 6/2 Olympia Hackleman, 6/9 Sahar Ayoub, 6/16 Elaine Dorlis, 6/23 Mary Mekhel, 6/30 Basema Madain.  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. If you want to learn more about how to make Prosphora, you can visit our Prosphoro site under the "Resources" tab on our website. Thank you.

Evangelism and Outreach

Questions please call Michael Ryan at 747-1603.

General Announcements: 

Text Notifications

If you would like to be part of our system, please provide your phone number to Sahar (stgeosecretary@gmail.com).

This service will only be used to notify parishioners of any changes to service times or to provide information on events or occurences that affect the entire parish.  We see this as being used infrequently but feel that we need to an effective way to communicate important information quickly. 

Stewardships Envelopes

Each family is asked to sign off on a box of envelopes.  Please see Julie in the bookstore.

Items on the Bar in the Hall

We are asking all parishioners--young and old--to help clean the hall clutter.  Many items are frequently left in the bar area, kitchen and back room.  Beginning in January, any clothing, books, decorations, office supplies, etc. will be saved for two weeks.  After that time all remaining items will be gathered and donated to local charities.

Please check the hall every Sunday to claim your family's items and take them home. 

Thank you for helping keep our hall neat and clean.   

Father Joseph's Hours

Father Joseph will be in the office Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 to 3:00. Wednesday and Friday and available at the church by appointment. Confessions appointments can be made with Sahar or Presbytera. 

If you need to meet with Father please make appointments during the week. Sunday should be left for Father to have time to visit with parishioners during coffee hour. Please give him the time to do so unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your understanding.

Church Beautification

Church beautification/Capital Improvements Fund collections as of April 11th  are $6,850.00. Once more funds are collected we can begin Phase II.

Hall Reservation System

To reserve the hall for any church functions or activities please communicate with 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: 

  • Catechumens: Walter (George), Daniel (Porphyrios), Joshua (Michael), Daniel(Moses). 
  • Holy Cross Seminarian Anthony Cornett and family (Anna, Miriam, and Zoë).
  • Our brothers & sisters unable to attend:  Marika Psihoundas, Mary Valos, Zoe Spanos & Beverly Balasis.
  • Healing: Marika, Victor, Helen K., Irene, Mary, Mary, Serephima, and others in our parish.
  • Those who are traveling
  • Orthodox-Kaliope,Lorece Noel,Mary C., Sophia,Virginia, 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,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 -Angelica, David, Nancy, 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, Joseph, Stephen, Elizabeth,Ellen, Ling, Richard, Christine & David, Debby.

 Financials               Budgeted                    Actual

Stewardship

$2,000/week

$2,363.05

Candles & Tray

$500/week

$307.00

Anniversaries

  • 4/20 Emmanuel and Erin Strategos

  • 4/26 John & Irene Wilson

Birthdays  

  • 4/2 Nickolas Antonaros

  • 4/6 Anthony Cornett
  • 4/7 Miriam Cornett
  • 4/15 Tom Dorlis
  • 4/20 Sahar Ayoub
  • 4/22 Kim Niz
  • 4/25 Joe Sinopole
  • 4/25 Max Dean
  • 4/27 Evanthia Chaffee
  • 4/28 Mark Pearse
  • 4/49 Archalous Mansour
  • 4/29 Cahon Grens

 

Please note:  All bulletin announcements must be received each week by 3:00 pm Tuesday to be included in the Sunday bulletin for that week. 

 

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