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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2020-01-26
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Calendar
St. George News and Events
Luke
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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

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Tone

Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.

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 First Tone

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
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Saints and Feasts

Luke
January 26

15th Sunday of Luke

Xenophon
January 26

Xenophon & his Companions

This Saint, a wealthy nobleman of Constantinople, was filled with piety toward God. He had two sons, Arcadius and John, whom he sent to Beirut to study law. But they were shipwrecked during their voyage; barely saved, they forsook all things and departed for Palestine. Saint Xenophon and his wife Mary, ignorant of what had happened, went in search of their sons. On finding them in Jerusalem, dressed in the habit of monks, they also took up the monastic life. And thus, having completed their lives in holiness, they departed for the Lord about the beginning of the sixth century. Saint Xenophon and his sons reposed at Saint Sabbas Monastery, and Mary at the Monastery of Saint Theodosius.

Allsaint
January 26

Symeon the Elder of Mount Sinai

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15.

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.

Gospel Reading

15th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 19:1-10

At that time, Jesus was passing through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For Christ's presence is like that of some life-giving, scented balsam which restores health, enriches life and gives savor to the soul, the thoughts, the words of a man. In brief, distance from Christ means corruption and death, and closeness to Him means salvation and life.
Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic
Prolog, 4 February

Christ is the salvation that comes, and Zacchaeus is the house to which He comes.
Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic
Prolog, 4 February

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Calendar

  • St. George Calendar

    January 5 to February 2, 2020

    Sunday, January 5

    Blessing of Homes

    Sunday, January 26

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    12:15PM Book Club Meeting

    Tuesday, January 28

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy - St. Ephraim

    Wednesday, January 29

    11:00AM Father Joseph Office Hours

    Thursday, January 30

    6:30AM Divine Liturgy - Three Hierarchs

    11:00AM Father Joseph Office Hours

    Friday, January 31

    5:00PM Evening Office Hours - Sacrament of Holy Confession, No Appointment Necessary

    6:00PM Akathist of Thanksgiving

    7:00PM Friends and Family Night

    Saturday, February 1

    6:00PM Vespers

    Sunday, February 2

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Philoptochos General Meeting

    11:30AM Philoptochos Stewardship Drive

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St. George News and Events

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Special Events Happening Today:

Ministries:

Philoptochos

Welcome Philoptochos members and prospective members. Our next general meeting will be held on Sunday February 2nd immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Hall. Grab some lunch and come and join us!! Meeting should be quick (there is a Super Bowl in the afternoon), we need to approve our budget for the year.

The month of February is Stewardship month for the Philoptochos. Women, men, young adults (18+) are all encouraged to become members. We are using a stewardship model this year. A stewardship commitment is a pledge of time, talent and resources. It is an annual commitment based on each individual's ability and willingness to give at their particular level of spiritual growth. A commitment of time and talent is given by signing up for helping with projects during the year. A commitment of resources is just that, your financial commitment to help those in need. Please understand that every dollar after the required $30 stays here at St George for us to help those in need in our community so try to be as generous as you are able. Look for our table on the first and last weekends of February to sign up and participate in this vital ministry in the parish.

Parish Council 

Next meeting is February 27th, at 7:00 p.m.

Choir Practice

There will be choir practices held the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.  If you have any questions please contact Ted Budy.

Readers

All tonsured readers are requested to contact Ted Budy regarding an organizational meeting. 661-599-2224 or at icnurse2017@gmail.com.

House Blessings

Please make your appointments with Sahar or Presbytera for house blessings. There will be a sign up sheet available in the hall during coffee hour for appointments. 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.

Narthex Ushers This Week

James Dean & Tom Drulias

Sunday School

Sunday school lesson 12.

Youth Group/GOYA 

Next Youth Group meeting is February 23rd at 12:00.

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.

Prosphora Schedule 

1/26 Sahar Ayoub, 2/2 Joyce Cisneros, 2/9 Olympia Hackleman, 2/16 Nahla Demestihas, 2/23 Basema Madain, 3/01 Mary Mekhel, 3/08 Sahar Ayoub, 3/15 Joyce Cisneros, 3/22 Olympia Hackleman, 3/29 Nahla Demestihas, 4/05 Basema Madain, 4/12 Mary Mekhel, 4/19 Sahar Ayoub, 4/26 Joyce Cisneros.  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.

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.

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: 

  • Catechumens:Angela
  • Holy Cross Seminarian Anthony Cornett and family (Anna, Miriam,Zoë and Despina).
  • Our brothers & sisters unable to attend:  Marika Psihoundas, Mary Valos & Beverly Balasis.
  • Healing: Marika, Victor, Helen K., Irene, Mary, Mary, Serephima, and others in our parish.
  • Those who are traveling George (Walter) and Judith Schartman.
  • 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

Stewardship

$2,000/week

$1,970.00

Candles & Tray

$200/week

$159.00

Annivesaries

  • 01/28  Robert & Katherine Niz

  • 02/24 Will & Alexandra Shackleford

Birthdays    

  • 02/01 Lucas Jennings                      

  • 02/03 Juliana Murray

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    02/03 Ailish Grens                          
  • 02/04 Osama Dawood
  • 02/14 Isaiah Murray                          
  • 02/14 Dimitrios Demestihas
  • 02/16 Father Joseph Chaffee           
  • 02/16 George Demestihas
  • 02/17 Teddy Chaffee                       
  • 02/20 Eleas Exarchoulakos
  • 02/21 Robert Niz                               
  • 02/22 Alison Yanney
  • 02/24 Helen Protopapas

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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