George, Bishop of Mytilene
The righteous George struggled in behalf of the holy icons, and reposed in peace about the year 821.
SUNDAYS
8:30AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
WEEKDAYS/SATURDAYS
8:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
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Prokeimenon. Sixth Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.
BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."
Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
The righteous George struggled in behalf of the holy icons, and reposed in peace about the year 821.
The holy Martyr Calliopius was from Perga in Pamphylia, brought up in piety by his godly mother Theocleia. When the persecution of Maximian broke out, Saint Calliopius presented himself of his own accord before the Governor Maximus in Pompeiopolis of Galatia. After he had suffered many torments, his mother visited him in prison and encouraged him in his martyrdom. After this, his thrice-blessed mother, upon learning that he was to be crucified on Holy and Great Thursday, bribed the tyrants to defer it one day, that he might imitate the Lord's Crucifixion on the same day that He suffered it. The holy Martyr Calliopius received the crown of martyrdom on Holy and Great Friday in the year 304, being crucified upside down.
With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.
YOUTH SUNDAY
Sunday of the Holy Cross
8:30AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
12:15PM Choir Rehearsals
6:30PM Great Compline Service
10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)
6:30PM Philoptochos Board Meeting
11:30AM Prime Timers (Bring Your Own Lenten Lunch) - Pappas Hall
6:00PM AHEPA & DOP Feeding SD Volunteer Event
6:30PM Greek Beginner Adult Class - Preschool Rooms
6:30PM Presanctified Liturgy
9:00AM Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen
5:30PM Greek Level 1 Children's Class
9:30AM Presanctified Liturgy
6:30PM Salutations service #4
8:30AM Childrens Greek School - Classrooms
11:00AM Double Baptism
8:30AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
12:00PM Myrrhbearer Tea Party - Phillips Center
12:00PM Acolyte Hoops & Holy Week - Church Grounds
12:15PM Choir Rehearsals
2:00PM Agape a celebration of Love - Newport Beach
5:00PM Panarcadian Cocktail Hour
6:00PM PanArcadians Documentary Film Premiere
7:30PM Panarcadian Refreshments & Appetizers
6:30PM Great Compline Service
Monthly Vine Submission Due
10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)
6:15PM Youth Board (Zoom)
5:00PM Y'ASOU Zoom Meeting
6:30PM Greek Beginner Adult Class - Preschool Rooms
6:30PM Presanctified Liturgy
9:00AM Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen
10:30AM Funeral
3:00PM AHEPA Meeting - Pappas Hall
5:30PM Greek Level 1 Children's Class
9:30AM Presanctified Liturgy
6:30PM Akathist Hymn
8:30AM Childrens Greek School - Classrooms
11:00AM Daughters of Penelope Membership Lunch
6:00PM Men's Group Meeting
8:30AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
12:15PM Loss and Bereavement Grief Support Group - Conference Room
12:15PM Choir Rehearsals
Holy Week Service Schedule
Prime Timers (Bring Your Own Lenten Lunch) April 10th, Pappas Hall, 11:30 am
AHEPA & DOP partner with Feeding San Diego on April 10th, 6 pm
Daughters of Penelope membership Luncheon, Saturday, April 20th, 11 am, Pappas Hall
Men's Group, Saturday, April 20th, at 6 pm
GOYA Lenten Lock-In April 26-27 (overnight event)
Palm Sunday Luncheon, April 28, Pappas Hall
Agapi Picnic, Following Agape Vespers, May 5th, outside at the church Grove!
Taverna Night is coming back! June 1 at 4:30 pm-10:30 pm. COME CELEBRATE OUR FEAST DAY!!
YAL Presents their Young Adult Conference from July 3-7, 2024
EPISTLE READERS: James Rigopolous in Greek. Nicholas Boldt in English.
PROSFORON OFFERED BY: Sophia Dafnis,Christine Dorudian, Toula Panos, and Amalia Manassakis.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday school students (and family members) and teachers should come forward for communion first then go downstairs to their classrooms.
COMMUNION: The newly baptized/chrismated should come forward first. Everyone else please wait until your row is called by the Parish Council. If you wish to receive a blessing only, please come forward when your row is called for Communion and ask for a blessing when you approach the Priest. Communion is offered to Orthodox Christians who are baptized/chrismated in the Orthodox faith, who are in good standing, and who are prepared to receive the Holy Gifts.
FELLOWSHIP: Fellowship is being offered by the Festival Committee to kick off the festival meeting in Pappas Hall following service today!
CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL KICKOFF: Join us! Pappas Hall following Sunday Service. Come to meet your captains! Sign up for your chance to volunteer! Lenten lunch will be provided.
SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Deadline to submit is MAY 31, 2024! Click the link to fill out an application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q7K_NeTY7utMB-vTsIyhev8YaNAlFjjh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113275135394030413290&rtpof=true&sd=true