Greek Dance Program
Please join us for our
Halloween Party
October 25, 2019 @ 6:00pm
Location; St George Church Hall
Hosted by
The St George Greek Dance Program
All are welcomed and more
information to follow.
Sunday School
Teachers needed! We are in the processof planning a new exciting year and are needing motivated volunteers who want to engage our youngsters in the faith.
As in the past few years we are asking for people to commit a few Sundays throughout the year. The lesson plans will be provided to you.
Contact Nikki Frousakis at sgyc.chair@gmail.com
Sophia's Project
This summer one of our younger parishioners, Sophia Garefis, approached me asking my support for an idea she had- to collect socks. SOCKS?!? What a wonderful idea!
This past Christmas our parish adopted a family to bring some Christmas joy to them. On their individual lists each child wanted socks. It was brought to my attention at the Parish Council meeting recently that the number two request of homeless people, other than food, are socks.
We may not be able to change the world but we can make a difference in the lives of others. I am proud that a younger parishioner wanted to do something for others. I encourage others who have similar ideas to voice them
Please support "Sophia's Project" by bringing socks (preferably new) and placing them in the box located in the Narthex. The more socks we collect, the more comfort we can offer people who need it the most!
Any socks, any color, any size, for adult or children, male or female!
Fr John
YIANNI PROJECT
The Yianni Project Invites You to "Save The Date"
“Celebrate the New 20's”
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
St. George Community Center
10830 Downey Avenue, Downey
Details to Follow
All Proceeds to benefit “The Yianni Project”
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
The Saint George Philoptochos Society
Would like to invite you to our
Annual Christmas Luncheon & Fashion Show
Winter Wonderland
Sunday- December 8, 2018 at 12:00 pm
Embassy Suites - Downey
Donation $60.00 ADULTS / $45.00 CHILD ( 12 & UNDER)
Proceeds to benefit Kids ’n’ Cancer Program
Thank you for your Continued Support!
For more information or to make reservations contact:
Mrs. Lina Ifantis 562-387-9644 or Mrs. Bessie Bolliger 562-413-512-0562
YOUTH SAFETY AND PROTECTION
The Archdiocese of America is implemeting new policies that affect ALL persons involved in youth programs and ministries. These policies include parents within the framework of the youth protection manual.
Georgia Covell is our Parish Youth Safety Program Administrator. All Teachers, Instructors, Advisors, Chaperones, Clergy and anyone involved in our youth ministry and programs MUST WITHOUT EXCEPTION undergo the online training and background checks.
Any person who does NOT complete these required steps by December 31 will not be allowed to continue in these ministries and programs.
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Archdiocese Unveils New Youth Safety Videos & Resources
NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is announcing a new ten-episode video series introducing the faithful to the new Policies for the Safety of Children and Youth. These new resources also include step-by-step checklists designed to help parishioners and communities follow the new guidelines.
“The new Policies are an important achievement. Implementing them across our Archdiocese will be a valuable gift we give to our children: the gift of encountering our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in a healthy, Christ-centered environment. This is an significant priority, not just for me, but for all of the faithful of this Archdiocese,” said His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
These new Policies will govern all youth ministry programs and events across the Archdiocese. The Policies were endorsed by the Holy Eparchial Synod and unanimously approved by the Archdiocesan Clergy Laity Congress in 2018.
The Policies themselves, including the videos and checklists mentioned above, can be found at goarch.org/safety.
ADULT GREEK DANCE CLASS
Join us for and Evening of Fun, Laughter and Dance
ADULT GREEK DANCE CLASS
Every Monday Eveing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$ 10.00
St George Multipurpose Room
Parishioner Services
Parishioner Services Chairperson: Sasha Vithoulkas
Cell—(562) 714-5324 Home—(562) 869-3533
Memorial Services must be booked by calling the office and scheduling the date with Father John. After Father John approves the date, then arrangements for the event may be made through the Parishioners Services Chairperson Sasha Vithoulkas. Makaries, Altar- flowers, and koliva please contact Sasha Vithoulkas directly.
Ladies who wish to make prosfora please contact Soula Katsenes (562) 372-7776.
Use of the hall FOR WHATEVER REASON must be coordinated through the Church Office.