November 03
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-11-03
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Calendar
St. George News and Events
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (661) 325-8694
- Fax:
- (661)325-8694
- Email:
- secretary@ourparish.us
- Street Address:
- 401 Truxtun Avenue
- Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Mailing Address:
- 401 Truxtun Avenue
- Bakersfield, CA 93301
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Sundays:
Orthros - 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays:
Evening Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2019-10-27
- Publish Date:
- 2019-10-20
- Publish Date:
- 2019-10-13
- Publish Date:
- 2019-09-29
- Publish Date:
- 2019-09-22
- Publish Date:
- 2019-09-15
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Tone
Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.
Apolytikion for Martyrs Ascepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas in the Fourth Tone
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
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 Second Tone
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Saints and Feasts
November 03
George of Neapolis the New Martyr
November 03
Acepsimas the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter, & Aeithalas the Deacon, Martyrs of Persia
Saint Acepsimas, a bishop, Saint Joseph, a presbyter, and Saint Aeithalas, a deacon, suffered exceedingly cruel torments and martyrdom during the reign of Sapor II, King of Persia (325-379). See also April 17.
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Third Tone. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19.
Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.
Gospel Reading
5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31
The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
Wisdom of the Fathers
By these words it is surely shown that in his [the rich man] daily feasting he had frequently sinned by his tongue, seeing that, while burning all over, he demanded to be cooled especially in his tongue. Again, that levity of conduct follows closely upon gluttony sacred authority testifies ... For the most part also edacity leads us even to lechery, because, when the belly is distended by repletion, the stings of lust are excited.
The Book of Pastoral Rule, Chapter XIX, 6th century
The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places the land of the good beyond his own reach; for he has dug against himself the yawning impassable abyss of a necessity that nothing can break through.
Calendar
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St. George Calendar
November 1 to November 10, 2019
Friday, November 1Young Adult Retreat
Sunday, November 38:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Philoptochos General Meeting
12:15PM Youth Group Meeting
Tuesday, November 510:15AM Women’s Psalter Study Group
6:00PM Vespers
6:30PM Inquirers Class
Wednesday, November 611:00AM Father Joseph Office Hours
6:00PM Vespers
Thursday, November 711:00AM Father Joseph Office Hours
6:00PM Vespers
Friday, November 85:00PM Evening Office Hours - Sacrament of Holy Confession, No Appointment Necessary
6:00PM Paraclesis
Saturday, November 99:30AM Divine Liturgy
6:00PM Vespers
Sunday, November 108:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
12:00PM Parish General Assembly
St. George News and Events
Special Events Happening Today:
Memorials
Memorial for the Ayoub and Mekhel family members. May their memories be eternal.
Trisagion and Funeral Services
Please give condolences and keep the Mavrokefalos family in your prayers on the falling asleep of Christos Mavrokefalos. Trisagion service Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will take place Monday, November 4th at 11:00 a.m. May his memory be eternal.
Ministries:
Philoptochos
BASKETS FOR HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS!
Ladies of Philoptochos: We will be making 10 Baskets for our Home-bound Parishioners today after our meeting. Thank you in advance for all your help.
Next General Meeting of the Philoptochos Society is THIS SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH! We will be honoring our Sts Cosmas and Damianos Service Award Winner for their hard work and dedication towards Philoptochos.
The Homeless Initiative: THANK YOU FOR SIGNING UP! ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN SIGNED UP FOR - GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Please bring your items by this Sunday, November 3rd, place them in the donation bins and cross your name off the list. We will be putting the bags together on Sunday, November 10th before the Parish General Assembly.
General Assembly
November 10th immediately following the Divine Liturgy service.
Next meeting is November 21st , at 7 p.m.
Sunday School lesson 6.
Questions please call Michael or Gabriella Ryan at 219-3421.
Calling all youth, grades 6th-12th for the Metropolis GOYA Winter Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center, January 2-5, 2020. Reunite with old friends, and meet new ones as we come together during Christmas break for fun winter adventures at the Sequoias, hay rides with hot apple cider, visits to the Monastery, campfire & s'mores, awesome talks, and much more! Some of your favorite Metropolis Summer Camp Counselors will be there, so get ready for a fun time!!
DATES: January 2-5, 2020
LOCATION: St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center, Dunlap, CA
AGES: Open to all youth, grades 6th-12th
COST: $250 per person
REGISTRATION: Coming Soon
MORE INFO: http://gosfyouth.org/goya#/goya-winter-camp
CAMPER CHECK-IN TIME: Thursday 3:00pm - 7:00pm
CAMPER PICK UP TIME: Sunday 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Parents can join us for Liturgy on Sunday morning at the Monastery if they would like)
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/410960669567451/
PARISH CARPOOLING RECOMMENDED
Sunday Coffee Hour
There are several Sundays left open this year for coffee hour. If you have not yet covered a Sunday this year please put your name on the sign up list in the hall.
Women's Psalter Study Group
We meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Next meeting is Tuesday, November 5th at 10:15 am to discuss Kathisma 2 (Psalms 9-16). Join us for study, coffee, and fellowship! For more info or to RSVP, please visit our parish bookstore or contact Monica (Cassiana). COMING SOON: Psalter Prayer Group during the Nativity Fast.
Book Club
Join our parish book club. All are welcome! For more details, contact Monica (Cassiana) 661-337-0566.
Bookstore
The church bookstore is open Sundays during coffee hour or by appointment. For more info, special ordering, or questions please call or text Julie Pierucci (661) 342-2407.
Prosphora Schedule
11/3 Sahar Ayoub, 11/10 Joyce Cisneros, 11/17 Olympia Hackleman, 11/24 Nahla Demestihas, 12/1 Basema Madain, 12/9 Mary Mekhel, 12/15 Sahar Ayoub, 12/22 Joyce Cisneros, 12/29 Olympia Hackleman, 1/5 Nahla Demestihas, 1/12 Basema Madain, 1/19 Mary Mekhel, 1/26 Sahar Ayoub. 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.
Social Media
Follow and join us on Facebook!
St George Orthodox Christian Church of Bakersfield: www.facebook.com/StGeorgeOrthodoxBakersfield
St George Orthodox Community of Bakersfield (Facebook Group): www.facebook.com/groups/175227557308
General Announcements:
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.
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.
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
Thank you for helping keep our hall neat and clean. 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. 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.
Father Joseph's Hours
Father Joseph will be in the office Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 3:00.
Father will also maintain office hours on Friday evenings from from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the sacrament of Holy Confession. He will be available to meet in the hall, narthex, or crying room on these nights. Please feel free to send Father Joseph a text message at 661-496-5768 during this time to check his availability. You will receive an estimated wait time if any.
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
Phase II Church building fascia replacement, termite spot treatment, minor roof repairs and painting with elasomeric paint (25 year life) bid obtained for $27,750 with 5 year warranty
We would like to complete this project this fall before the winter season. We still need to raise funds before signing the contract and starting the project (after the festival). Thank you in advance for your support to continue to beautify the church!
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: Daniel(Moses), Angela, Michelle.
- Holy Cross Seminarian Anthony Cornett and family (Anna, Miriam,Zoë and Despina).
- 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-Naguib,Katherine,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 K., Kyriaki, Fred, Hannah, Irene Sinopole, Helen Protopapas, Candess Strategos,Gene, Kathy, Sofia, Clemy (Clementina), Jane, and Matthew.
- Non-Orthodox -Amparo, Mark, Uvaldo,Yesenia, 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
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Stewardship |
$$3,500/week |
$495.00 |
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Candles & Tray |
$325/week |
$150.00 |
Annivesaries
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11/5 Manuel & Namaz Pimentel
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11/6 Tom & Georgia Drulias
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11/8 Nick & Pam Valos
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11/9 Donald & Annette Londquist
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11/9 George & Nahla Demestihas
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11/10 Father Joseph & Despina Chaffee
Birthdays
- 11/1 Anastasia Drulias
- 11/3 Molly Dean
- 11/10 Nicole Strategos
- 11/10 Julie Pierucci
- 11/15 Chris Andrews
- 11/16 Bianca Gomez
- 11/18 Nicolas Cisneros
- 11/17 Demetri Southerd
- 11/20 Nikolaos Exarchoulakos
- 11/26 Ryken Hill
- 11/27 Virginia Liascos
- 11/30 Patrick Hayes
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.