St. Gregory of Nyssa Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-09-22
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

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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

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Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

September 22

1st Sunday of Luke

September 22

Phocas the Martyr, Bishop of Sinope

This saint was known for the many miracles he worked and for his apostolic zeal in shepherding the flock of Sinope. He contested for the Faith during the reign of the Emperor Trajan, in the year 102, when he was burned to death in a bath-house. A homily in his honour was composed by Saint John Chrysostom. The translation of his holy relics is celebrated on July 23.

September 22

Phocas the Gardener

September 22

Martyrs Isaac, Martin, and the 26 Monk-martyrs of Zographou Monastery

September 23

The Conception of St. John the Baptist

This came to pass fifteen months before the birth of Christ, after the vision of the Angel that Zacharias, the father of the Forerunner, saw in the Temple while he executed the priest's office in the order of his course during the feast of the Tabernacles, as tradition bears witness. In this vision, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Zacharias and said to him, "Thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John" (Luke 1:13). Knowing that Elizabeth was barren, and that both he and she were elderly, Zacharias did not believe what the Angel told him, although he had before him the example of Abraham and Sarah, of Hannah, mother of the Prophet Samuel, and of other barren women in Israel who gave birth by the power of God. Hence, he was condemned by the Archangel to remain speechless until the fulfilment of these words in their season, which also came to pass (Luke 1:7-24).

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone

The women disciples of the Lord, having learned from the Angel the joyous news of the Resurrection and having rejected the ancestral decision, then told the apostles elatedly: Death has been stripped of its power; Christ God has risen, granting to the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Phocas in the Fourth Tone

As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion for the Church in the Third Tone

You were shown to have holy vigilance. And your piety was manifest in your teachings, O Hierarch Gregory. For the wisdom of your sacred dogmas gives joy to the fullness of the Church. Righteous Father, to Christ our God do intercede to grant our souls His great redeeming mercy.



Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

The protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, do not turn from the prayerful cries of those who are in sin; instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercession and speed now to supplication as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

13th Sunday after Pentecost
The Reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24

Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicos, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Gospel Reading

1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11

At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work when they heard His command, they delayed not, they procrastinated not, they said not, "let us return home, and converse with our kinsfolk," but "they forsook all and followed."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though something absolutely most needful should vehemently press on us.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

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Calendar

  • Calendar

    September 22 to September 29, 2024

    Sunday, September 22

    1st of Luke

    9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, September 23

    Conception of St. John the Baptist

    10:00AM Doxology and Liturgy

    1:00PM Prayers at Carroll's

    Tuesday, September 24

    Sts. Thekla and Silouan

    8:00AM Facebook Livestream Hymns and Readings for the Saints

    Wednesday, September 25

    6:30PM Vesperal Liturgy for the Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist

    Thursday, September 26

    Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist

    11:00AM Gregorians meeting at Giardino Neighborhood Cocina in Lemon Grove

    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

    Sunday, September 29

    2nd Sunday of Luke

    9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Philoptochos Meeting

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Tithes and Offerings

Tithes & Offerings

September 2024 Budget: $29,359     
Monthly Offering to Date  $6379
Remaining Need (Budget minus offering to Date): $22,980
2024 Budget: $352,309
2024 Offerings: $157,778.91
2024 Remaining Need: $194,318.09

 

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Philoptochos News

News: We are having a general Philoptochos meeting! Saturday October 12 at 11am in the meeting hall at church, we will be discussing new ministry opportunities, fundraising for those ministries, and other important items. Everyone is welcome to join us, although only Philoptochos members can vote. It is not too late to join.

The Natinal Philoptochos is increasing it's committment towards funding rebuilding after devistating wildfires in Greece. From the website:"National Philoptochos which immediately responded with $50,000, is increasing its finding to completely restore the damage to two residential homes for the developmentally disabled as well as the Axion Esti Monastery, both located in Attica, Greece.... Philoptochos has approved funding of $116,000 for the restoration of the Holy Monastery of Axion Esti and the adjacent 'Athanasios Martinos I & II' Protected Living Homes for individuals with autism, Downs Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities." The Philoptochos is living out its mission to provide for people in need. 

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]. Thank you for beautifying our church and honoring our holy saints and feasts.

Coffee hour: This Sunday's Coffee Hour sponsor is Janna Mellis. Next week Ysadora will be providing our Coffee Hour meal. Thank you to all of our coffee 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. 

 

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Prayer List

 

Living: Partheni,Trevonia Jones-Blacknall,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, Daniela,Fr. Tom Tsagalakis, Josephine, Gregory, Roberto Rojas, Bryan Jones, Juan Bowles, Suzette, Maria Cacho, Costa, Michelle, Gail, Irene, Jeanne Leventis, Larry Roach, Olympia, Jan Manos, Adrianne, Tom Crowell, Leilani, Frank, Pamela McVey (Gaye’s Sister), Kyriako, Dori, Elaine, Don Farr, Eliphtheria, Anastasia, 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: Teneus Jean Baptiste, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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