Greeters
Paul Werger & Theodora Bischof
Prosfora
William Clemons
Fellowship Hour
Thank you to Philoptochos for hosting this Sunday!
Cheesefare Luncheon Today!
Please join us after Liturgy for the annual Cheesefare Luncheon. All proceeds from the free-will offering lunch will go to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center’s Support-A-Mission-Priest (SAMP) program. Currently, our Philoptochos Chapter supports two mission priests; please help us support these priests as they strive to share the Gospel of Christ in their communities. Thank you for your generosity!
Writer's Circle Today
Youth, grades 7-12th, please join us for a Writer's Circle today after Church School to prepare for the Oratorical Festival.
Lenten Meal Sign-Up
Please sign up to host a Lenten Meal on an upcoming Friday after Salutations (Xairetismoi). The sign-up sheet is posted on the wooden table to the left of the kitchen service window.
Lenten Lectures
Our first Lenten Lecture will take place on Friday, March 22, after Salutations (Xairetismoi). Fr. John Kostas will present on the Anaphora Prayers from the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
“Shine up the Social Hall” Lenten Potluck
Greek School students, along with AHEPANS, and the Greek Dancers of MN have been working hard preparing a Greek Independence Day program for March 24. On Saturday, March 23 from 10-1pm the Greek School will host a Lenten Potluck. During this time performers will rehearse and we will all start decorating the social hall. There will be food, music, and fellowship. All are welcome.
Join our Pioneers (55+) for an Outing to the Conservatory and the Como Zoo
Thursday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. We will meet at the Entrance to view the new Spring Flower Show, followed by lunch, and fellowship. Stay as long as you want to enjoy the Zoo. Call Joanne at 651-778-2485 to sign up.
FANARI Lenten Retreat
Fanari Camp is excited to continue our Metropolis-wide Fanari Lenten Retreat. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, Song Night, and much more! All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us! Saturday, April 13, 2023 from 2:00-8:00 PM. St. Mary's is hosting our regional Minnesota retreat this year in Minneapolis. Register online at https://chicago.goarch.org/lentenretreat24-draft/
Philoptochos Fundraiser
Spring Phyllo Dough Sale! We are now taking orders for this flavorful and flaky refrigerated (never frozen) Phyllo dough! Completed order forms are due today, March 17th. Please turn in to a member of Philoptochos. Orders will be available for pick up on Sunday, March 24th. Thank you for supporting Philoptochos!
St. Mary’s Summer Camp
Camp will be held at Camp Wapo from Saturday, June 29th – Friday, July 5th, 2024. Campers entering the 3rd through 12th-grade level in the Fall of 2024 are eligible to register. Registration is open! https://stmaryscamp.com
Intro to Orthodox Christianity Catechism Course - Spring 2024
Join us for our MEOCCA catechism course, Intro to Orthodox Christianity, now in session. Catechism is open to all; people interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity, inquirers, catechumens, and current Orthodox Christians as well! Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in person (1111 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN) or online via Zoom. To register, email info@stgeorgegoc.org. Learn more at www.meocca.org.
YAL Twin Cities Retreat Save the Date
Save the date for May 17-19th for our local Twin Cities YAL retreat! There will be more information about details and registration in future emails.
YAL - NEW! Twin Cities YAL Contact Form
We are working to update our member list and ensure we have accurate contact information for each of you. Please fill out this form by April 1! After that date we will move to the updated https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRt_6RiqFrqIDZaF7g8mnuJJdHFsRkKySK1qznpopK3ei-ng/viewform
YAL - NEW! Join our GroupMe
This new group communication will be more informal and is a great way to stay up to date on YAL events and quick reminders! Keep an eye out for a fun event announcement coming soon through GroupMe! https://web.groupme.com/join_group/99134236/1dGLCAnm
2024 Stewardship Program
2024 Stewardship Goal, $21,125 of $275,000 (through January) (8% of our goal)
At the Fall Parish Assembly, we approved the 2024 Stewardship Goal of $275,000. We have hit this mark in the last couple of years, and we truly believe that with everyone’s support, we will hit that mark again. Now is the time to fill your 2024 pledge. Pledge Cards are at the candle stand, or click the link below to fill out the form online. Thank you for your support of the work of the Church.
2024 Theme
"Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant,” from the Parable of the Talents. We are all blessed with certain gifts. This parable stresses the importance of developing our gifts, multiplying them, and offering them back in service to God.
Make Your 2024 Pledge Online
https://forms.gle/TAvAZUNCBrcRHX1KA
Make a Stewardship Donation Online
https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/give
Fellowship Hour
Please sign up to host an upcoming fellowship (coffee) hour. Our next openings are in April. Click the link below to sign up, or contact Elise Werger at (612) 867-8047.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-46964197-fellowship#/
Silent Auction
Remember to check out the Silent Auction in the Social Hall. Proceeds support our Missions and Benevolence ministry. New items are added regularly. If you would like to donate items that are new with tags or something else valuable, such as theater/sports tickets, please contact Angela Mortari at apanoskaltsis@gmail.com or text 651-280-7123.
Winter Registration- Greek School
St. George Greek School resumed on January 24! Classes continue on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm at St. George. If you are already enrolled in the fall session, there is no need to re-enroll. This registration is for new families. Use this QR code to register and to receive more information.
Piano
We are looking for a new home for our piano that was previously located in the hall. It needs some work. Please contact the church office if you are interested.