Sundays:
Orthros - 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays:
Evening Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Our righteous Mother Hilda was of noble birth, being a kinswoman of Saint Edwin, King of Northumbria (celebrated Oct. 12). At the age of thirty-three she renounced the world, and lived another thirty-three years as a nun and abbess. The last six years of her life she suffered a burning fever with patience and nobility, and reposed in peace in the year 680.
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 Galatians 6:11-18.
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21
The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Homeless Initiative Distribution
6:00PM Vespers
6:30PM Inquirers Class
11:00AM Father Joseph Office Hours
6:00PM Vespers
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Father Joseph Office Hours
6:00PM Vespers
7:00PM Parish Council Meeting
5:00PM Evening Office Hours - Sacrament of Holy Confession, No Appointment Necessary
6:00PM Paraclesis
6:00PM Vespers
8:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
12:15PM Book Club - Father Arseny
Special Events Happening Today:
Ministries:
Philoptochos
Homeless Initiative this Sunday!
Delivery today! Please see Jenny Dean if you would like to help.
Community Christmas Card! You can have your family be a part of our seasonal greetings to each other for just $10 (or more if we want to be generous). You may also choose to sponsor someone who is less fortunate to be in our Community Christmas Card. ALL proceeds go to the Bishop Anthony Student Aid Endowment Fund which provides our seminarians with scholarships (our own Michael Cornett benefits!) and the St George Benevolence Fund. See Joyce Cisneros or Mary Mekhel.
Next meeting is November 21st , at 7 p.m.
Sunday School lesson 8.
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
Community Christmas Party
Tickets are now being sold for our annual Christmas party. Please see Mary Mekhel or Sahar for tickets. All proceeds this year to benefit kitchen renovations
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.
Bible Study
Fr. Joseph will lead us through the Gospel of John. Next two Bible studies will be December 5th and December 12th from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at the home of Danny and Mary Andrews. 8001 Corte Rey. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. Bring and Orthodox Study Bible, pen, paper and highlighter. Study sessions will be held twice a month. Please check the St. George calendar online for future dates.
Women's Psalter Study Group
We meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Next meeting is Tuesday, Dec 3rd at 10:15 am to discuss Kathisma 3 (Psalms 17-23). Join us for study, coffee, and fellowship! For more info or to RSVP, please visit our parish bookstore or contact Monica (Cassiana). ADVENT PSALTER GROUP ROTATIONS: We have reached our 20 member goal! Each participant will be reading one different Kathisma each day and will rotate throughout the Nativity Fast. This means we will be reading the whole Psalter every day for the next 40 days, twice, on behalf of our parish! Many thanks and God bless those who are partaking of this beautiful community endeavor. If anyone else is interested contact Heather West
Book Club
All are welcome! We are currently reading Father Arseny, 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father. Our next gathering will be on Sunday, Nov 24th in the church hall and we will be discussing pages 39 to 98. For more details, see bookstore or 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
11/17 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
Be cautious of scaffolding as construction is underway for the fascia repairs and painting of the church exterior. Thank you to those who contributed to the Capital Improvements Fund. An electric gate in the alley is next once we receive more donations.
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:
Financials Budgeted Actual
|
Stewardship |
$$3,750/week |
$3,152.22.00 |
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Candles & Tray |
$325/week |
$410.00 |
Annivesaries
11/5 Manuel & Namaz Pimentel
11/6 Tom & Georgia Drulias
11/8 Nick & Pam Valos
11/9 Donald & Annette Londquist
11/9 George & Nahla Demestihas
11/10 Father Joseph & Despina Chaffee
Birthdays
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.