SUNDAY 25 MARCH
† The Annunciation of the Theotokos
† 5th Sunday of Lent, St Mary of Egypt | Luke 1 24-38
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
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WEEKLY CHURCH PROGRAM | 25 MARCH – 1 APRIL 2018
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Blessed Mary of Egypt
5th Sunday of Lent, St Mary of Egypt, Luke 1 24-38
“Let us say something about the thorns. Blessed Mary of Egypt was twelve years old when she fell into the hands of the devil. She lived in sin day and night. But the merciful God enlightened her and she abandoned the world and went into the desert.
There she led a hermit’s life for forty years. She was cleansed and became like an angel.
God wished to give her rest, so lie sent the holy ascetic Zosimas to hear her confession and to give her holy communion. Then He received her holy soul into paradise, where she rejoices with the angels.
If there is anyone here like Blessed Mary, let him immediately weep and repent, now that he has time, and let him be assured that he will be saved as was Blessed Mary.”
St. Kosmos Aitolos, The Life of St. Kosmas Aitolos
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THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS – On God’s almighty word
The Feast of the Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on March 25 each year.
The Feast commemorates the announcement by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the Son of God, would become incarnate and enter into this world through her womb. Continue reading
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WEEKLY CHURCH PROGRAM | 18 – 25 MARCH 2018
SUNDAY 18 MARCH
† Fourth Sunday of Lent, St John Climacus | Mark 9: 17-31
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
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St. Basil the Great on the Value of the Psalms
The holy Prophet David
The following is a beautiful quote from St. Basil on the Psalms, which to this day, make up the majority of the hymns and services of the Orthodox Church. Continue reading
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4th Sunday of Lent, St John Climacus
Mark 9: 17-31
As Christians, thoughtfully done prayers and fasts can help us realize our impact on the salvation of the world; Jesus has made it clear that believers can achieve anything they want. In these times when the certainties and great world theories have all failed, it just may be time to try the answer provided by Jesus. “Lord, help my unbelief,” the cry of the father in the gospel below, serves as a lesson for us all. Continue reading
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WEEKLY CHURCH PROGRAM | 11 – 18 MARCH 2018
SUNDAY 11 MARCH
† Third Sunday of Lent, St Gregory Palamas | Veneration of the Holy Cross Mark 8:34-9:1
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
PLEASE NOTE:
GOOD FRIDAY CHOIR PRACTICE FOR ΕΓΚΩΜΙΑ (LΑΜΕΝΤΑΤΙΟΝS) WILL BE TAKING PLACE EVERY SUNDAY STRAIGHT AFTER THE DIVINE LITURGY – UPSTAIRS INSIDE THE CHURCH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN OUR CHOIR!
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The Cross – God’s Rest Stop for Lent
3rd Sunday of Lent, Veneration of the Holy Cross, Mark 8:34 –9:1
When was the last time you took a road trip – a long car ride for several hours? Did you drive straight through? Not likely. Probably you stopped somewhere along the way. A truck stop, a convenience store, a restaurant or an interstate rest stop or rest area are the most likely places. Our own group of families here at St. George have done it many times traveling to and from basketball tournaments. Why did we break up the long trip with stops along the way? Many reasons actually – besides the obvious “going to the bathroom,” perhaps we’re tired and we need some fresh air or coffee to wake us up; maybe we get sore sitting for so long in our automobile and we need to stretch and walk and get the blood flowing to our extremities; if the trip takes us past noon or 6pm, we’ll stop for lunch or dinner. If traveling the interstate, and you exit to a designated rest area, what’s one of the common rituals, even if you have GPS on your phone or navigator? It’s looking at the big map on the wall and finding the spot or location that is labeled “You Are Here.” We do this because we can get the whole picture of where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going. Continue reading
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WEEKLY CHURCH PROGRAM | 4 – 10 MARCH 2018
SUNDAY 4 MARCH
† Second Sunday of Lent, St Gregory Palamas | Mark 2: 1-12
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
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