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Memorials & Prayers

Memorials

No memorials today.

Prayers

Peter and Lydia Chaconas, Patricia Karetas, Vasil Karounos, Litsa Mitchell, Marianne McDonald, Becky Stathes Parks Snell, Mary Garbis, Katherine Rovos, Nora Paltadakis, Aphrodite Sacorafas, Cynthia Sacorafas, Susan Comitas, Helen Theofan, Nikki Cozakos, Desiree Plagis, Kelee Tsitsikaos, Michael L. Pappas, Amalia Wadsworth, Paula Elliott, Alexandra Tzatzalos, Maria Alexandrovna Pavlova, Espe Reyes, Nasia Ampelas, Connie Moulios, Chris Panagos, Harry Chris Karnazes, Mary Karnazes, Peter Stacy, Al Wadsworth, Carol Robinson, Derek Miller, Anelia Delcheva, Nancy Gilbert, Toula Panos, Zoey Lavdas, Sofia Osborne, Pamela Potts, Anastasia Proesel, and Venetia, Triantafilia, Angela Guarino, Shelby Shinkle, James Conigliaro, Michael Horgan, Despina Perakis, Yianni Perakis, George Theodosiou, Rosemarie De Rosa, Evie Johnston, Mary Bruscella, Maria Goodin (Demas), Helen Y, Daniel Anaya, Hanna Sado. If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Theotokos' Nativity Forefeast in the Fourth Mode

From the root of Jesse and the loins of David the King, Mariam, the child of God, is born for our sake this day. Hence, all creation exulteth on its renewal. Both Heaven and the earth rejoice together now. Praise her, O ye tribes of nations here below. The righteous Joachim rejoiceth, and Anna keepeth feast, crying out: The barren beareth the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.

Apolytikion for the Church in the First Mode

He beheld the image of your Cross in the Heavens, and as Paul, he too did not receive the call from men. Your apostle among Kings placed the care of the Royal City in Your hands. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only Loving Lord, keep it ever in peace.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin and Theotokos Mary, the bridal chamber of the Heavenly Bridegroom, by the will of God is born of a barren woman. Being prepared as the chariot of God the Word, she was pre-ordained for this, since she is the divine gate and the true Mother of Life.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

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 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.

Gospel Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: Peter Fellios in Greek. John Fellios in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY: Christine Dorudian and Matina Dale.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday School will resume Sunday, September 14. Register today: 25-26 Electronic Sunday School Registration Form

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 HOSTED BY: No Fellowship today. It's day 2 of the Cardiff Greek Festival! See you there!

Calendar

This Week

August 27 to September 21, 2025

Wednesday, August 27

Pappas Hall Reserved For Festival Prep and Deliveries

Thursday, August 28

Phillips Center Reserved for Pastries Booth Festival Setup

Sunday, September 7

YOUTH SUNDAY

8:00AM Orthros

9:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:00AM Cardiff Greek Festival

Monday, September 8

8:30AM Orthros - Nativity of the Theotokos

9:30AM Liturgy - Nativity of the Theotokos

6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Conference Room

8:00PM Dance Board Meeting (Zoom)

Tuesday, September 9

9:00AM Silent Prayer

10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

5:00PM Meraki Dance Practice - Phillips Center

6:30PM Philoptochos Board Meeting

7:00PM Thalassini Dance Practice - Phillips Center

Wednesday, September 10

12:00PM FOCUS Outreach Meal Prep & Delivery - Pappas Hall Kitchen

7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

Saturday, September 13

12:30PM Baptism

Sunday, September 14

Sunday School Resumes

Greek School Blessing

National Back To Church Sunday

8:30AM Orthros

8:30AM Orthros - Exaltation of the Holy Cross

9:30AM Liturgy - Exaltation of the Holy Cross

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM 40 day memorial

11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

12:00PM Sunday School Kick Off & Sprouts Bubble Party - Meet & Greet K-2

12:30PM Orthodoxy 101 - Church Sanctuary

Monday, September 15

Greek School classes resume

6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

Tuesday, September 16

9:00AM Silent Prayer

10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

5:00PM Meraki Dance Practice - Phillips Center

7:00PM Thalassini Dance Practice - Phillips Center

Wednesday, September 17

8:30AM St Sophia & Daughters - Orthros

9:30AM St Sophia & Daughters - Liturgy

6:00PM Paraklesis

7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

Friday, September 19

Monthly Vine Submission Due

Saint Helen Philoptochos General Assembly Setup - Pappas Hall

8:30AM Annual Fire Alarm Inspection - City of Encinitas

Saturday, September 20

10:00AM Saint Helen Philoptochos General Assembly - Pappas Hall

Sunday, September 21

8:30AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:00AM 40 day Churching

11:15AM Memorial

11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

12:15PM Loss and Bereavement Grief Support Group - Conference Room

Save the Date

Wed Sep 17 St Sophia & Daughters - Orthros; 8:30 am Litugy; 9:30 am
Sat Sep 20 St Helen Philoptochos General Assembly - Pappas Hall
Mon Sep 22 Parish Council (Zoom) Mtg - 6:30 pm
Wed Sep 24 Stewardship Committee Meeting - Conference Room - 7:00 pm
Fri Sep 26 Falling Asleep of St John the Theologian - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am
Sun Sep 28 Blessing of the Surfboards
Sun Sep 28 Family Beach Day - Moonlight Beach - 3:00 pm
Oct 2-5 4-day unveiling and celebration event October (2nd - 5th) for the new icon, with iconographer Aidan Hart and other Orthodox Christian scholars and theologians (including Dr. Eve Tibbs) scheduled to give in-person lectures at PLNU. There will also be an icon exhibit on campus. https://sites.google.com/pointloma.edu/creationicon
Wed Oct 8 Prime Timers Visit Cordiano Winery 12:00 pm - Let Eleni Tignor know you're coming: (760) 822-2634
Sat Oct 11 Festival Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - Pappas Hall - 6:00 pm
Sun Oct 12 Choir & Church Musicians Sunday
Mon Oct 13 Columbus Day - office closed
Wed Oct 15 DOP & AHEPA - Feeding SD - 6:00 pm - Contact Nikki K for more: (303) 519-1646
Sun Oct 19 Trunk or Treat Youth Event - Church parking lot - 4:00 pm
Sun Oct 19 Hellenic Cultural Society Event - Pappas Hall
Sun Oct 26 Saint Demetrios
Tue Oct 28 OXI Day
Tue Oct 28 Holy Protection of the Theotokos - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am

SOME RECURING MINISTRY MEETINGS & EVENTS:

GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL: Classes Resume on Monday, Sep 15! Contact Directors, Andreas or Dina for the class and level options: (760)331-7955 | (203)988-6835
FESTIVAL HIGH SCHOOL & ADULT DANCE PRACTICE DATES: Sunday, August 24: 7-9 pm Tuesday, August 26: 7-9 pm Tuesday, September 2: 7-9 pm Thursday, September 4: 7-9 pm (Pappas Hall)
SILENT PRAYER: Every Tuesday in church - 9:30 am Contact John B for info (858) 480-6363
BIBLE STUDY W/ FR MICHAEL: Tuesday's on Zoom - 10:30 am (Unless canceled for a service or on break)
PARAKLESIS SERVICE: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (Unless canceled for a service or on break)
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: Every first Wednesday of the month - after Paraklesis - Conference Room - 7:00 pm
GRIEF SUPPORT: Every third Sunday of the month - After Liturgy Contact George for more (760) 936-3042
FOCUS OUTREACH: Prep on the Sunday prior to the first Wednesday of every month - Meal prep, packing, & delivery on the First Wednesday of the month. Contact Paulette A for how you can help (858) 333-1647
THURSDAY BAKING GROUP : Phillips Center Kitchen - 9:00 am Contact Toni for exact dates (619) 985-5509
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (YAL) *Ages 21-35: Contact Eva Marie for event dates (858) 353-5737
CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL: Contact Festival Chair Joe B or Tasia M (619) 977-4725 | (760) 715-8217

Flyers

Cardiff Greek Festival Sep 6 & 7

See you at the Cardiff Greek Festival on Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7!

Altar Boy Ministry Sign Up

Calling young men: fill out the Acolyte Ministry form today!

Myrrhbeaer Ministry Sign Up

Calling young ladies: fill out the Myrrhbeaer Ministry form today!

Youth Bubble Party Sep 14

Youth Groups Bubble Party on Sunday, September 14th - first day of Sunday School!

Family Beach Day Sep 28

Join all youth groups for a family fun beach party on Sunday, September 28 at 4:00 pm

New Creation Icon at PLNU Oct 2-5

4-day unveiling and celebration event October (2nd - 5th) for the new icon, with iconographer Aidan Hart and other Orthodox Christian scholars and theologians (including Dr. Eve Tibbs) scheduled to give in-person lectures at PLNU. There will also be an icon exhibit on campus. Visit the website for the event schedule: https://sites.google.com/pointloma.edu/creationicon This will be a pan-Christian event!

Prime Timers Trip to Cordiano's Winery Oct 8

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