St. Gregory of Nyssa Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-09-08
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Calendar
Tithes and Offerings
Philoptochos News
Prayer List

Organization Icon
St. Gregory of Nyssa Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • 619-593-0707
  • Street Address:

  • 1454 Jamacha Rd.

  • El Cajon, CA 92019-3752

Contact Information

Parish Priest Father Simeon B. Corona
Presbyter

[email protected] | 619-760-6373

Services Schedule

Saturday Vespers

5:00 PM

Sunday Liturgies

9:00AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

 

Parish Calendar:  http://saintgregoryofnyssa.org/parish-calendar

Follow Us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/StGregoryGOC

Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

September 08

Sunday before Holy Cross

September 08

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.

September 08

Sophronios, Bishop of Iberia

September 09

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.

September 09

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.

BACK TO TOP

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone

When You descended unto death, O Life Immortal, You rendered to Hades a mortal blow by the lightning of Your divinity, and when from the depths of darkness You also raised the dead, all the heavenly powers cried out: O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory to You.

Apolytikion for Nativity of the Theotokos in the Fourth Tone

Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole universe; for from thee did shine forth the Sun of justice, Christ our God, annulling the curse, and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

By thy holy birth-giving, O pure one, Joachim and Anne were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee, the barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life.
BACK TO TOP

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
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."

BACK TO TOP

Wisdom of the Fathers

Our Redeemer and Maker, Who was Son of God before the ages, became Son of Man at the end of ages. Thus the One Who, through the power of His divinity, had created us to enjoy the happiness of everlasting life, might Himself restore us, through the weakness of our humanity, to recover the life we had lost.
St. Bede the Venerable
Homilies on the Gospels, 2.18. 7th Century. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John 1-10. Intervarsity Press, 2006, p. 126.

For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him right, all but saying, "Think Me not a teacher in such manner as were the many of the prophets who were of earth, for I have come from heaven (but) now. None of the prophets hath ascended up thither, but I dwell there."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century

For not in heaven only is He, but everywhere, and He fills all things; but yet He speaks according to the infirmity of His hearer, desiring to lead him up little by little ... For after having spoken of the very great benefaction that had come to man by Baptism, He proceeds to mention another benefaction, which was the cause of this, and not inferior to it; namely, that by the Cross ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century

BACK TO TOP

Calendar

  • Calendar

    September 8 to September 15, 2024

    Sunday, September 8

    Nativity of the Theotokos

    9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, September 9

    1:00PM Prayers at Carroll's

    Tuesday, September 10

    Office Closed

    Wednesday, September 11

    9:00AM Wednesday Morning Service

    Thursday, September 12

    2:00PM Prayers at Hillcrest Manor

    7:00PM 7pm Prayer and Bible Study with Padre Live join via ZoomTime: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytimeJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9642470828

    Friday, September 13

    Eve of Holy Cross

    6:30PM Great Festal Vespers

    Saturday, September 14

    Elevation of the Holy Cross

    10:00AM Great Festal Liturgy and Procession with the Holy Cross

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    6:00PM Confessions, Compline with Prayers of Preparation

    Sunday, September 15

    Sunday after Cross

    9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Parish Council Meeting

BACK TO TOP

Tithes and Offerings

Tithes & Offerings

August 2024 Budget: $29,359     
Monthly Offering to Date  $12,714.10
Remaining Need (Budget minus offering to Date): $16,644.90
2024 Budget: $352,309
2024 Offerings: $150,399.91
2024 Remaining Need: $201,697.09

 

BACK TO TOP

Philoptochos News

News: The National Philoptochos is offering two Caregiver Support Group sessions via Zoom on Thursdays from September 19-October 24 and Tuesdays November 12 to December 17 from 7:00-8:00pm EST. If you are a caregiver of anyone who is elderly, has a chronic illness, or disabled, come and be a part of a community that understands what it is like.

You can regester at the link below, or email us at [email protected] to be sent the link on your divice. The Philoptochos is committed to helping our many members who daily follow the Lord's command to care for one another.                        https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsVequb_znwA7kfqqqDb43_7Jhw5_UUISC2WViSItd88u4zg/viewform 

Icon Flowers: If you would like to either decorate or sponsor flowers for an upcoming feast day or in memory of a loved one, you can call Olga at (619) 980-9124 or email us at [email protected].

Coffee hour: This Sunday the Ashley Bever is once again providing our delicious coffe hour meal. Next week the Philoptochos will be hosting in honor of Father Simeon's birthday. Thank you to all of our regular Coffe Hour sponsors, you help our church community thrive. Please put your name down on the poster in the hall if you are able to sponsor one Sunday. The community we experience as we break bread together is an invaluable continuation of the work of the Divine Liturgy. 

 

BACK TO TOP

Prayer List

 

Living: Ben, Katherine Cripe, Jesus and Giselle (Amanuel’s Parents), Lavar Maze (an Inquirer going to military service in the Middle East), Pat King, Father Joseph Candelario in his recent ordination, Ben, Daniela,Fr. Tom Tsagalakis, Josephine, Gregory, Roberto Rojas, Bryan Jones, Juan Boles, Suzette, Maria Cacho, Costa, Michelle, Gail, Jeanne Leventis, Larry Roach, Olympia, Jan Manos, Adrianne, Tom Crowell, Leilani, Frank, Pamela McVey (Gaye’s Sister), Kyriako, Dori, Elaine, Don Farr, Eliphtheria, Anastasia, Pastor Bala and his Indian flock, Efstratia (Honey), Kristen, Lititia, Diana, TrixAnna, Ortans (Nellie’s Mom in Syria), Elias and Hanna Meamari (Issa’s Folks), Joanne Nichols, Michaila, Barbara Anderson (Fr. Michael’s Mom), Debby, Trevor, Ripley, Ljlijana, Deeann, Gino Volvo, Levi, Hannah, Dick, Kelly, Nicolas, Karen, Sally Farr,  Susan, Mandy, Melissa, Demetra, Gaye, Maria Olga, Vernon, Kathern and the Rogers Family, John Findel, Lisa Kotitsa, Christine Fanos, Iris, Elizabeth Terris, Magdalyn,  Michael Piliaris, Darin Williams, Cathy Jean Alexander, Our Monasteries and Monastics.


Asleep in the Lord: Steve, Mario, Fr. George Larin, Randolph (Ysadora’s Uncle),Fr. Emanuel Lillios, James Pappas (Dr. Socrates Cousin), Khouria Dina and Eliana Maria Bahou, Mary Koulaxes, Christopher Pekos, Peter Karalambas, John Pertides, Fr. Panayiotis Leventis, Calomira, James (Demetrius) Mastorakis, Evangelina,  Warren Cormier, Sally Farr, Margie (Mary) Brock, Soteria (Bunny) Angeles, (Haralambos) Polis, Athina, Mark Mellis,  Heidi, Presvytera Kay Eftathiu, Presvytera Despina Leventis, Alexandra, Nicole, Kenn, Archdeacon Joe, Nicholay, Maria Elena, John Angeles, Emanuel, Irene Cantos, Joanne, James and Marika Deemas, Georgia (Sophie) Deemas, George Deemas, Antone (Tony) Broodrookas, Barbara and Patrick Easley, Arthur and Christine Gonos, John, Angelo, Tom Hyatt, Morgan, Bonnie, Salvador, William, Sarah Elizabeth, Penny (Laurie Paschalydis’ Sister), Janis Efstratia, Kosta Stephens

Please let Father know if you have any names that you would like to add to or that are ready to  remove from the list.

 

 

 

 

 

BACK TO TOP