Sundays:
Orthros - 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays:
Evening Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Saint Tatiana was the daughter of a most distinguished consul of Rome. She became a deaconess of the Church, and for her confession of the Faith of Christ, she endured many torments. As she was suffering, angels punished her tormentors with the same torments they inflicted on her, until they cried out that they could no longer endure the scourges invisibly brought upon them. She was beheaded during the reign of Alexander Severus (111-135).
Prokeimenon. First Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13.
BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Sunday after Epiphany
The Reading is from Matthew 4:12-17
At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Blessing of Homes
8:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
12:00PM Youth Group Meeting
11:00AM Father Joseph Office Hours
11:00AM Father Joseph Office Hours
6:00PM Vespers
6:00PM Philoptochos Board Meeting
6:00PM Vespers
7:00PM Inquirers/Faith Class
6:00PM Vespers
5:00PM Evening Office Hours - Sacrament of Holy Confession, No Appointment Necessary
6:00PM Paraclesis
St. Nicholas Family Camp
6:00PM Vespers
8:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Homeless Initiative Meeting
Special Events Happening Today:
Memorial
40 day memorial for Zoe Spanos. May her memory be eternal.
Ministries:
Philoptochos
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Vasilopita Luncheon a success, from donating items for the luncheon, setting up, serving, cleaning up and by attending. We were able to raise over $600 for St. Basil's Academy for Young People who are in need - Bravo! May God bless you for your efforts.
Annual Kids-n-Cancer/Philoptochos Charities Bingo Fundraiser Event
This event will be held on Saturday, January 25th from 1:00- 4:00 pm. Tickets are currently available and we have very few tickets left. Every year we sell out as there are a limited number of seats - so get yours early!
This event is filled with lots of bingo fun, beautiful baskets to be raffled off and above all fellowship – all profits go to great causes such as the Philoptochos Kids-n-Cancer Program, the Emilio Nares Foundation, St Nicholas Ranch and many mores. Tickets are $25 each and must be purchased before the event - tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD at the door!
Feeding the Homeless Initiative - March 2020
" For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
If you are interested in helping us plan this event for this upcoming March, please mark SUNDAY JANUARY 19th on your calendar for our ONE PLANNING MEETING. We will be needing EVERYONE'S help in the month leading up to this event....stay tuned!
Next meeting is January 23rd, at 7:00 p.m.
House Blessings
Please make your appointments with Sahar or Presbytera for house blessings. Father will be blessing homes until the end of February.
Stewardship Commitment Form
Everyone is encouraged to fill out the form that is available on the St. Goerge website and have it turned into the office in January.
Immediately following communion. Lesson 11.
Youth Group/GOYA 2020 officers Oath of Office today before Holy Communion
President Nicolas Cisneros
Vice President Zaid Dawood
Treasurer Layth Dawood
Secretary Joey Chaffee
Officers will lead GOYA meeting today during Youth Group
Sunday Coffee Hour
There will be a new sign up for coffee hours. Please plan on signing up for a Sunday this year.
Bible Study
Will be held February 6th and February 13th at the home of Daniel and Mary Andrews. 8001 Corte Rey at 7 p.m. 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. Join us for study, coffee, and fellowship! For more info or to RSVP, please visit our parish bookstore or contact Monica (Cassiana).
Book Club
Father Arseny January 26th at 12:15 p.m. All are welcome! 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.
Coffee Hour
Given in memory of Zoe Spanos.
Prosphora Schedule
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
Envelopes have arrived for the new year. 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.
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 |
$2,000/week |
$797.22 |
Candles & Tray |
$200/week |
$215.00 |
Annivesaries
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.