SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES FOR GREAT LENT AND HOLY WEEK:
Great Lent began on Monday, March 15
Sunday, April 11
SUNDAY OF SAINT JOHN CLIMACUS
Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:30 AM
Friday, April 16
Service of Salutations 6:30 PM
Followed by a light Lenten Meal
Sunday, April 18
SUNDAY OF SAINT MARY OF EGYPT
Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:30 AM
Great Lent is a time for self-examination and self-denial – a time for taking control of our lives and our bodies. The purpose of the fast is to give us a greater awareness of our dependence on God. It is a time to improve ourselves and our relationship with God.
Lent is a time for greater works of mercy and charity for those less fortunate than us. It is a time for visitation of the sick and assistance to the poor, and generally a more joyful relationship with those who are close to us – our family and friends.
Most of all, Lent is a time of joy and a new beginning. We cleanse ourselves –mind, body and soul– through the physical and spiritual fast, keeping a Christian attitude in all that we do. All this is done to prepare us for the Great Feast of Pascha – the Resurrection of Christ.
May God bless you and guide you, and may you reach your Paschal destination with the joy of renewed faith in Christ.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS 4/24
9:30 AM: Matins
10:30 AM: Divine Liturgy
PALM SUNDAY 4/25
9:30 AM: Matins
10:30 AM: Divine Liturgy
HOLY MONDAY 4/25
7:00 PM: Service of the Bridegroom
HOLY TUESDAY 4/27
7:00 PM: Service of the Bridegroom
HOLY WEDNESDAY 4/28
7:00 PM: Sacrament of Holy Unction
The Sacrament will not be available to take home.
HOLY THURSDAY 4/29
7:00 PM: The Holy Passion Service
HOLY FRIDAY 4/30
3:00 PM: Vespers (Apokathelosis)
7:00 PM: Service of Lamentations
HOLY SATURDAY5/1
10:30 AM: The Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil
THE GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA
11:00 PM: Vigil
12:00 Midnight: Resurrection Service
12:15 AM: Divine Liturgy
ST GEORGE FEAST DAY 5/3
9:30 AM: Matins and 10:30 AM: Divine Liturgy
With the Arch-pastoral visit of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
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Join us for Sunday Worship
Matins 9:30 AM & Divine Liturgy 10:30 AM
Worship is conducted in English & Greek
Fellowship & Refreshments follow Sunday Worship
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Please visit our new website and follow us on our social media pages.
- Website:http://www.saintgeorgenyc.org/
- Stewardship and Light a candle: https://stgeorgenyc.square.site/
- Livestreaming:https://www.facebook.com/SaintGeorgeChurchNYC
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MARILENA'S MEALS: I was hungry and you fed me." Matthew 25:35
Our Marilena’s Meals program is not currently distributing meals, but we are still finding ways to actively support our most vulnerable members of NYC; those without food and shelter.
We have partnered with the Antonio Olivieri Drop-In Center at 257 West 30th Street, as they are continuing their efforts to give aid to those in need.
With the funds donated in September, October and November, we purchased 58 pairs of sweatpants and 38 sweatshirts, as we were alerted that those are the items that are most in need for the men and women receiving services at the center. We also purchased gloves for when the weather turns cold.
Our December 2020 funds raised were donated to Philoxenia. Philoxenia will be arranging for dinner for the residents of the Jan Peek House in Peekskill, NY, a shelter for about 25 individuals who are homelesshttps://www.chhop.org/. They provided 40 meals for the residents so that they can have a second serving and so that there is enough food for any walk-ins. Visit https://philoxenia.org/ for more information.
For our January 2021 program, our two 11th grade teen volunteers, Kayla Malcolm-Joseph and Leah Allen, donated funds that they raised to purchase thirty $10 Dunkin Donuts gift cards for those in need at the Antonio Olivieri Drop-In Center. Hand written cards from the girls are included with each gift card.
The funds raised for our February and March 2021 program were donated to help support a pop up food pantry, supporting community members in need of food in Harlem. This effort was organized by Philoxenia. Marilenas Meals sponsored 24 bags of groceries (the equivalent of 360 meals).
We hope to resume our monthly program of making and distributing meals as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime, we will continue to pursue meaningful ways to safely help those in need.
We are actively looking for sponsors and other donations. Please contact May Vlachos for information on sponsorship and donations: marilenasmeals@gmail.com
2020 - 2021 Program:
September 2020 - Sponsored by an anonymous donor and dedicated with love and gratitude to God for helping their mother live a cancer-free, long and healthy life.
October 2020 - Sponsored by Irene Gregov and her family, in loving memory of her mother Popi Stefanidis, a faithful long time parishioner of St. George.
November 2020 - Sponsored with love by May Vlachos, in celebration of her godchildren Peter Bounougias, Jack Theodore Venditto and Sophia Anna Onesto.
December 2020 - Dedicated in loving memory of our grandparents: Theodore Vlachos, May Vlachos, James Karitenos, Amelia Karitenos, Panagiotis Nictas, Marianthi Nictas, Nicholas Mikedis and Anna Mikedis, by Ted, Maria, Ioanna and Eleni Vlachos.
January 2021 - Sponsored by our two 11th grade volunteers, Kayla Malcolm-Joseph and Leah Allen. The teens worked with their school, Sacred Heart Greenwich in Greenwich, Connecticut to raise money. Kayla and Leah volunteer during our traditional Marilena’s Meals program every month, and are two of our most diligent, dedicated and youngest volunteers.
February 2021 - Dedicated in loving memory of Athanasios Lolis and Alexandra Dimitrakakis by Soula Lolis.
March 2021 - Thank you to our generous anonymous sponsor. We are so thankful for you.
April 2021 - Sponsored with love by Christina Halatsis.
Sponsorship opportunities available for 2021! Please contact May Vlachos at marilenasmeals@gmail.com
February and March 2021 sponsorship - 24 bags sponsored (the equivalent of 360 meals):
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Swearing in of Parish Council members took place on Sunday January 10, 2021. We welcome our new Parish Council.
- Andrew George - President
- Christina Halatsis - Vice President
- George Souris - Treasurer
- May Vlachos - Secretary
- Marcus Marrero
- Sophia Robbins