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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2016-07-31
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Message from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
Fr. Rick's Sermon
News and Events
Bulletin Inserts
Healsick
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St. George Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (651) 222-6220
  • Fax:
  • (651) 225-9276
  • Street Address:

  • 1111 Summit Avenue

  • Saint Paul, MN 55105

Contact Information

Priest Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews

fatherrick@stgeorgegoc.org

Administrative Assistant Julie Delton

office@stgeorgegoc.org

Bookstore Steve Arsenault


bookstore@stgeorgegoc.org

Newsletter- Glad Tidings Julie Delton

gladtidings@stgeorgegoc.org

Youth Minister Nathaniel Kostick

nathaniel@stgeorgegoc.org

Services Schedule

Sunday Morning Orthros/Matins 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am; Saturday Great Vespers 5:00pm (October thru May); Weekday Services (see Online Calendar, Sunday Bulletin & Monthly Newsletter); Confession (by appointment).

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 1st Mode

Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Eudocimus of Cappadocia in the 4th Mode

The One that hath called thee from the earth to Heaven to dwell * preserveth thy body uncorrupted after thy death, O saintly Eudocimus; * for in living modestly and chastely, O blest one, * thou didst keep thy flesh free of all stain and defilement; * with boldness, therefore, pray unto Christ that we may all be saved.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.
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Saints and Feasts

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July 31

6th Sunday of Matthew

Exaltation
July 31

Forefeast of the Precious Cross

Entombment_joseph
July 31

Joseph the Righteous of Arimathea

Allsaint
July 31

Eudocimus the Righteous of Cappadocia

Saint Eudocimus was from Cappadocia, the son of pious and most illustrious parents, patricians in rank. He especially cultivated chastity and mercy, the one by never meeting the gaze of a woman, the other by cheerfully providing the needs of the poor. When he was made military commander of Cappadocia, he continued in his righteous ways, showing mercy and uprightness in all his dealings. Having so lived in piety, quietly and without ostentation, he was called from this life at the age of thirty-three, about the year 840, during the reign of the Iconoclast Theophilus. Not long after his burial, his grave became a fountain of unending miracles, as God revealed the virtue that Eudocimus had striven to hide; when his grave was later opened, his body was found incorrupt. His holy relics were translated to Constantinople.

Allsaint
July 31

Dionysios the Righteous Martyr of Vatopaidi

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53

At that time, Jesus, having risen from the dead, stood in the midst of his disciples and said to them, "Peace to you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.

Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 1st Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14.

BRETHREN, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:1-8

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Here he names a comprehensive thing. For the Apostleship even is called a ministry, and every spiritual work is a ministry. This is indeed a name of a peculiar office (viz. the 502 diaconate); however, it is used in a general sense. "Or he that teacheth, on teaching." See with what indifference he places them, the little first and the great afterwards, again giving us the same lesson, not to be puffed up or elated...."Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation." And this is a species of teaching too. For "if ye have any word of exhortation," it says, "speak unto the people." (Acts xiii. 15.) Then to show that it is no great good to follow after virtue unless this is done with the proper rule, he proceeds, "He that giveth" (<greek>metadidois</greek>, imparteth), "let him do it with simplicity." For it is not enough to give, but we must do it with munificence also, for this constantly answereth to the name of simplicity...For it is not enough to show mercy, but it behooves us to do it with a largeness and an ungrudging spirit, or rather not with an ungrudging, but even with a cheerful and rejoicing one, for not grudging does not amount to rejoicing...writing to the Corinthians also, he insisted very strongly upon. For to rouse them to such largeness he said, "He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (2 Cor. ix. 6.) But to correct their temper he added, "Not grudgingly or of necessity." (ib. 7.) For both the shower of mercy ought to have, both ungrudgingness and pleasure.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 21 on Romans 7, 4th Century

Through the toil of prayer and the anguish of your heart commune with those who are grieved at heart, and the Source of mercy will be opened up to your petitions.
St. Isaac of Syria
Unknown, 7th century

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

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Archbishop Demetrios Delivers Invocation at the Democratic National Convention

07/28/2016

http://www.goarch.org/news/dnc_convention2016-07282016
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, offered the Prayer of Invocation today, Thursday July 28, at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pa.

Public Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, July 31 – Aug. 15, 2016

07/28/2016

http://www.goarch.org/news/adschedule-07-28-2016

Archbishop Demetrios Visits Camp Saint Paul

07/27/2016

http://www.goarch.org/news/stpaulcamp-visit-07262016
Archbishop Demetrios of America visited today July 26, 2016, Camp Saint Paul, the Direct Archdiocesan District’s youth camp in Connecticut’s scenic Berkshire Hills.
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News and Events

ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

REV. FR. RICHARD DEMETRIUS ANDREWS, PRESBYTER

www.stgeorgegoc.org

July 31, 2016                                                                                         6th SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

 

TODAY’S EVENTS: Serve-a-Meal at FOCUS MN 4:00pm; Greek Dance Practice 6:30pm.

 

Epistle Reader: Stephen Kanavati                                       Prosfora: anonymous

Fellowship: Kalley & Mark Johnson

 

Monday        08-01     Loaves & Fishes at St. Matthews Catholic Church                                      4:30PM

                                      PARAKLESIS at Park Plaza Hotel in Bloomington                                     7:00PM

Tuesday       08-02     PARAKLESIS                                                                          12:00PM

Wednesday 08-03     PARAKLESIS                                                                                7:00PM

Thursday     08-04     Prison Ministry Leaders meeting at St. Mary GOC                                                 12:00PM

                                      PARAKLESIS                                                                                 12:00PM

Saturday      08-06     DIVINE LITURGY- TRANSFIGURATION(ORTHROS 8AM)                              9:00AM

Sunday         08-07     ORTHROS (8:15 am) & DIVINE LITURGY- 7TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW          9:30AM

                                      Serve-a-Meal at FOCUS MN                                                                                      4:00PM

                                      Greek Dance Practice                                                                                            6:30PM

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:           

Baptized into Christ! Panorea, daughter of Dino & Stephanie Contolatis, was baptized on July 24 at St. Mary Greek Orthodox Church. Sponsor is Nouna Presvytera Christa Dokos. Congrats to all including grandparents Thanasi & Panorea Contolatis.

Dormition Fast Begins: tomorrow August 1st until August 15th. Please use this time for increased prayer, worship, fasting and almsgiving. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the Sacrament/Myster of Holy Confession. Contact Fr. Rick for an appointment. The beautiful Paraklesis (Supplicatory Canon to the Theotokos) services will be celebrated at various times. Please check the calendar for exact dates and times.

Loaves & Fishes: tomorrow, August 1st at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 510 Hall Ave, St. Paul, 4:30-6:30pm. Children are welcome to volunteer with their parents. Contact George Mastrogiorgis, 917-445-4839.

Sunday Social Hour: Volunteers needed on August 7 and August 14. Please call Naomi Tsantir 612 781 6485.

Think About It: The mouth which is continuously giving thanks receives blessing from God.             St. Isaac the Syrian (+700)

Youth News: No youth nights in August due to Greek Festival preparations. However, everyone is encouraged to attend at least one of our many weekday services.

Greek Festival: on August 20-21. New hours: Saturday 11am-10pm (limited food service after 8 pm) and Sunday 11am-5pm.Volunteers are needed to work various shifts over the weekend, starting with set up on Friday, August 19. Many hands are needed to support this important event for the church. Volunteer signup sheets are in the social hall or online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0449a9aa28a7fe3-greek  For more info contact Denise Smith, Coordinator for Festival Volunteers. If you can’t volunteer, consider making a monetary donation to help offset expenses.

   Advance Sale Tickets: Today is the last day to purchase tickets at the price of $10 for $12 of food and beverages. After today, the price is $10 for $10 of food and beverages. Tickets continue to be available for purchase on Sundays after church or by calling the church office. Visit our Greek Festival website at www.stgeorgegoc.org/greekfestivaland like us on Facebook.

   Yard Signs are available in the social hall. Please take one and help us advertise. Thank you for your help and support; it is greatly appreciated!

Save the Date! Gala Event fundraiser for Lyn Olson Medical Crisis Program is Sunday, September 19, 2016 from 4-7pm in Stillwater. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online at www.lomcp.com.

Patristic Wisdom: Let our first concern be that we do not sin, and the second one to not condemn others.     Elder Efstratios of Glinsk

Great & Holy Council News: for the finalized official documents, news, photos and videos of the recent Great and Holy Council of the Orthodox Church, visit: www.holycouncil.org  Pronouncements include several important issues include: fasting, marriage, autonomy, ecumenism, diaspora, and the mission of Orthodoxy.

Wisdom from the Church Fathers: To uproot sin and the underlying evil in our heart can only be done by divine power, for it is impossible and outside humanity’s competence to uproot sin. To struggle, yes, to continue to fight, inflict blows and to receive setbacks is in our power. To uproot however belongs to God alone. If we could have done it on our own, why would the Lord Jesus need to come to save us? For just as an eye cannot see without light, nor can one speak without a tongue, nor hear without ears, nor walk without feet, nor carry on works without hands, so we cannot be saved without Jesus nor enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.                 St. Makarios the Great (+392)

Program Manager job posting: The Office of Vocation and Ministry, Hellenic College Holy Cross and CrossRoads (Brookline, MA) is looking for a full time Program Manager this summer to manage the budget, keep financial transaction records, and prepare grant reports, and numbers for annual and donor reports. For further information, visit Orthodoxjobs.com or contact the Director Ann Bezzerides, Ph.D. at abezzerides@hchc.edu.

The Church Fathers Speak: Every sin does more injury to him who commits it than to him who suffers from it.   St. Augustine of Hippo (+430)

Workshop for Sunday School Teachers: on Saturday, August 20th at St. Demetrios GOC in Elmhurst, IL. Sponsored by the Metropolis of Chicago Religious Education Committee, the theme is “Bible Basics for the Orthodox Sunday Church School Teacher”. For more info, please see posting in social hall.

Stewardship Update:  Historically, income slows during the summer and this year is no exception. Our cash income through June 2016 totals $ 97,179 (about $ 4,000 less than 2015). Thankfully our pledges are up for 2016. Allow me to remind you of your pledge payments for our parish and her ministries during these months. We know that you have generous hearts so please keep your stewardship treasure commitment flowing to the churc during these months. Thank you!         Alexis Bighley, Parish Council Vice President and Stewardship Chair

More from the Church Fathers: When you are praying alone, and your spirit is dejected and you are wearied and oppressed, remember then, as always, that God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit looks upon you with bright eyes, brighter than the sun; and so do all the angels, including your own guardian, and all the saints. Truly they do, for they are all one in God, and where God is, they are there also.    St. John of Kronstadt +(1908)

FOCUS MN Fundraiser: Monday, August 15th, 2016, 6:30-9:30pm. Join us for an amazing night of Dinner and Dancing Under the Stars! See insert for details.

College Student Scholarship: Please see insert for details on essay guidelines for this Missions & Benevolence scholarship, available to all qualifying college students.

Welcome Visitors Thank you for joining with us in prayer and fellowship. The worship of the Orthodox Church is deeply rooted in and very similar to that of the early Christian Church. Unique sensory stimuli and mystery are elements that go back even to the liturgy of the Jewish temple. Everything in an Orthodox Christian church communicates the majestic presence of God the Holy Trinity with His Saints. It is literally heaven on earth. It is a sad consequence of the divisions in Christianity that we cannot extend a general invitation to receive Holy Communion. Visitors are invited to receive the blessed bread (antithoron) at the conclusion of the liturgy. We pray and work for the reconciliation and unity of all Christians. If you are interested in learning more about Orthodoxy, please contact Fr. Rick at fatherrick@stgeorgegoc.org. We are proud of our Greek heritage but one does not have to be of Greek descent, nor speak Greek to be a Greek Orthodox Christian.

Note to Orthodox about Holy Communion: Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most Holy experiences for a Christian in order to be granted the forgiveness of sins and everlasting life. We are never worthy to partake of Divine Nature. Yet, it is essential that we prepare ourselves for this sacred Communion by constant prayer, reading the Scriptures, regular fasting and periodic Confession. At a minimum, we should fast all morning before Communion, arrive at the beginning of Liturgy, and come for Confession at least once a year. In addition, we should not have separated ourselves from the Church through serious sin. Otherwise, please refrain from Communion to avoid “judgment…not discerning the Lord’s body” (1Cor. 11:29). Contact Fr. Rick for pastoral guidance.

Glad Tidings deadline: The 10th of each month. Glad Tidings email: gladtidings@stgeorgegoc.org  Sunday Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday Noon each week.  Email: office@stgeorgegoc.org

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Bulletin Inserts

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