AVOID A WINTER PARKING TICKET by observing city guidelines: If the day of the week is an even number then we park on the church side of the street. If the day of the week is an odd number then we park across from the church. This Sunday is an odd number, park on the opposite side of the street from the church.
GLORY TO GOD WITH MANY THANKS The problem we had affecting both heat and water at St. George last Sunday has been fixed! We are now ready to receive everyone again today.
FORTY DAY MEMORIAL PRAYERS will be offered for Valeria, mother of Claudia S, Alex & Teo. She reposed in Romania. May God grant Valeria's memory be eternal and bring comfort and peace to her family members.
PRAYER REQUESTS Please lift up prayer for parishioners' loved ones and friends: Dimitrios, Stelios, Denise and Jaye. May God help each one to recover their health in accordance with His good will. Our sister in Christ, Victoria, will be speaking in behalf of the pre-born at the State Capitol on Monday. Let us remember her in prayer, also.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - BACK TO THE GREEK ALPHABET TODAY! After a few Sundays of holiday themed classes, we return to the Greek alphabet today. Mrs. Bucklin and her helpers are ready, hope all our students are, too!
TODAY IS SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY Let us champion the lives of the pre-born and take a stand for the lives in need of protection. Let us look to the Didache*,for the Church's teaching about abortion and infanticide: "And the second commandment of the Teaching; You shall not commit murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not commit pederasty, you shall not commit fornication, you shall not steal, you shall not practice magic, you shall not practice witchcraft, you shall not murder a child by abortion nor kill that which is born."
*The teaching of Christ's Twelve Apostles, written between 70 and 100 AD
On Championing the Unborn
St. Isaac of Syria wrote, "Someone who speaks in defense of a person who suffers injustice will find an advocate in his Creator."
Presbytera's blog has more information on this topic. Back in January of 2013, she made a post for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday and most of the links are still active:
https://otftd.blogspot.com/2013/01/an-estimated-55-million-people-missing.html. You're also likely to find some "Precious Feet" (silent witness) pins in the bookshop area. Pin one on your jacket, you'll be surprised how many people notice!
UN-DECORATORS UNITE Help to undecorate the church and hall would be appreciated after services today. Thank you.
WE HAVE A MINISTRY FOR A PARISHIONER who doesn't mind computer work and is attentive to detail. Someone is needed to update and maintain the parish contact list information (names / addresses / phone / email). If you are interested in providiing this valued assistance, please let Lee or Donna know.
PLEASE HELP ST. GEORGE RAISE A BIT OF EXTRA INCOME by turning in bottles and cans for redemption at Damon's Beverage and Redemption Center at 700 Hogan Road in Bangor. Last year St. George received just shy of $400 for the year by this redemption method--every little bit helps. Thank you!
HELP FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PANTRY The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter (263 Main Street) has reached out to us asking for staple foods for their food pantry which has run low on provisions. Please add some staple items to your shopping cart weekly for the homeless shelter. Leave your donation in the church office. Jack & Areti have graciously offered to drop off the donations regularly. Protein foods are welcome and especially gluten free items as many people suffer with digestive problems. Canned Vienna sausages and SPAM are both GF and good, easy to use, sources of protein. Please check out this link to learn more about the shelter's needs and how you can help meet them. This is our neighborhood and these are our neighbors: https://www.bangorareashelter.org/support-us/donate-to-the-bangor-area-shelter/
GOD NOTICES The upkeep of our church shows love for God and the beauty of His house. When we walk in and see a well kept area, it adds to the reverence we feel for our spiritual home and the welcome it affords those who enter. Each week after services, vacuuming of the nave and narthex needs to be done. Would volunteers step up and do the vacuuming on Sunday when it's obvious it's not already been done? It does not need to be the same person every week and can be done before leaving for home. This ministry is much appreciated. Most know that the church does not have a janitor and relies on the goodwill of parishioners to keep things looking nice. Thank you to all who will participate.
SPECIAL THANKS to our young adults who often tidy up our sacred space. We're always grateful for your ministry!
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - Donations can be made online.
