Sundays:
Orthros - 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays:
Evening Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.
Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
8:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Religious Education
11:30AM Coffee Hour
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
5:30PM Young Ladies Meeting
7:10PM Outreach Committee
8:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Religious Education
11:30AM Coffee Hour
12:15PM Youth Group
Engagement
Church services will take place in the Hall this week due to church beautification project underway to drywall, prime and paint over the existing ceiling to create a smooth surface. If you have any projects or activities to take care of in the hall please do so before Sunday morning.
FOOD FESTIVAL MAGNETIC SIGNS
Now available! If you preordered one please see Sahar. We do have extras. It’s an easy way to advertise the festival. Donations of $30 per sign is recommended.
Festival Prep
Saturday, September 22nd we will be preparing the pastitsio for the festival. Please come join us at 9:30 to help. Thank you.
PACKING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH , 12 P.M. UNTIL EVENING, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, IMMEDIATELY AFTER COFFEE HOUR
PLEASE CALL MARY MEKHEL AT 900-4298 BEFORE COMING INTO MAKE SURE WE ARE STILL WORKING
Dear men of St. George Church,
We plan on meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month. Information for the next meetingw will be announced at a later date.
Parish Council News
THE PARISH COUNCIL HAS IMPLEMENTED NEW SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES FOR THE HALL. THE FRONT HALL DOORS WILL REMAIN CLOSED DURING CHURCH SERVICES. PLEASE SEE CHART FOR ACCESS TO THE HALL AND/OR RESTROOMS DURING SERVICES. FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT USE THE STEPS PLEASE ASK AN USHER OR PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER TO ESCORT YOU AND TO UNLOCK THE FRONT DOOR OF THE HALL FOR YOU. ON SUNDAYS, THE FRONT DOORS WILL BE OPENED AFTER HOLY COMMUNION.
THANK YOU FORYOUR UNDERSTANDING AS WE WANT TO KEEP OUR FACILITIES SECURE.
ALSO NOTE: PLEASE CONTACT A PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER OR USHER IF ANYONE IS LOITERING IN THE HALL DURING SERVICES.
THANK YOU.
Appointments with Father Joseph
If you need to meet with father please make appointments during the week. Sunday should be left for Father to have time to visit with parishioners during coffee hour. Please give him the time to do so unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your understanding.
Women’s Prayer Group
There will be a stand in the Narthex for you to leave your prayer request to be added to the list our prayer list. We need women’s prayer group partners. Please see or call Irene Sinopole at 832-1871.
Next meeting is September 27th, at 7 p.m.
Festival will be from October 5th through the 7th. Please approach a parish council member if you would like to volunteer. Festival flyers are in a box in the hall, please take some to your friends, family and co-workers.
Dance Group Practice
Led today by Nikoli Hackleman.
Prosphora Schedule
9/16 Basema Madain, 9/23 Sahar Ayoub, 9/30 Olympia Hackleman, 10/7 Nahla Demestihas, 10/14 Mary Mekhel, 10/21 Sahar Ayoub, 10/28 Elaine Dorlis, 11/4 Elaine Dorlis, 11/11 Basema Madain, 11/18 Olympia Hackleman, 11/25 Mary Mekhel, 12/2 Elaine Dorlis, 122/9 Sahar Ayoub, 12/16 Basema Madain, 12/23 Nahla Demestihas, 12/30 Olympia Hackleman. Thank you.Please make arrangements with Sahar or Despina to bring the offering Saturday night either to the church or Father's home. We are looking for more people to make the blessed bread. Please approach Father Joseph if interested.Thank you.
Narthex Ushers
9/16 Youth Group, 9/23 Danny & Ken, 9/30 Annette & Vago. Thank you.
Coffee hour-Hosted by the Philoptochos.
Sunday School
Lesson 2 to immediately follow communion.
Youth Group meeting at 12:00 p.m. Youth group meeting to immediately follow dance. Inspirational short movie and ice cream. If parents have not attended one of the parent meetings please call Michael or Gabriela Ryan 661-747-1603 or 661-219-3421.
HOPE/JOY
1st HOPE JOY Meetup will be Saturday October 27th. Please email Jenny Dean at shea0509@yahoo.com if you want your child registered and haven't yet.
Charity
Feeding the Homeless Initiative - Sunday November 18th
" For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ This is what we are charged to do as Christians - make a difference in lives of people who need us the most. We will be having a Parish Wide Event on this date to help make a difference in the lives of those who live near and around the church.
If you are interested in helping us plan this event, please mark SUNDAY OCTOBER 21ST on your calendar for our ONE PLANNING MEETING. We will be needing EVERYONE'S help in the month leading up to this event.....stay tuned!
“Church Clean Out Day" has been canceled for this Sunday.
At this time we have no definite information on when we will be able to schedule this activity.
Please check the bulletin each week for updates.
Outreach
Evangelism and Outreach
Welcoming, Evangelism, Outreach ministry class Thursday, September 20th, 7:10-8:30 pm. In the church hall. More information to follow. All parish council and festival leaders should attend. Please contact Michael and Gabriella Ryan 661-747-1603 or 661-219-3421.
Coffee Hour Opportunities
The 2018 calendar for coffee hour is up in the hall. Each family please sign up for a Sunday.
Parishioner Visits
Helen Kemper is currently at Hallmark Homes, 2001 Akers, Room 223. Please find some time to go and visit her. The facility number is 831-7147.
Legacy
Scrip Cards
Scrip gift cards are now accessible online. You choose the card (cards) you would like and St. George Church receives a percentage of each sale. If you choose e-cards you will receive them same day in your email. If you choose gift cards, we will receive a notice and the order will be delivered to the church. Best to select e-cards so no shipping fee. Use this link and code when purchasing online. www.shopwithscrip.com, Code:42A1521E58345.
Honor your loved ones birthday and or anniversary by making a contribution to the Endowment Fund in their name. Make checks payable to St. George Church and write Endowment Fund on the memo line. Distributions from the fund will benefit the youth and maintenance needs of the Parish. For more information contact a Parish Council Member.
Thank you.
Father Joseph's Office Hours
Father Joseph's office hours-Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Fridays are for visitations.
About Communion
If you are a visitor and planning to take Holy Communion, please inform one of our ushers in the Narthex ahead of time. During Communion, parents with infants, and Sunday School Teachers should be first in line to receive Communion. All Christians Orthodox and Non-Orthodox are invited to come up to receive Blessed Bread (Antidoron) at the end of the service. However, present Church guidelines allow that only baptized and confirmed Eastern Orthodox Christians (who have properly prepared) may approach to receive Holy Communion. Thank you.
Dear Parishioners,
Sundays should be set aside for quality time with God, our Church and Family. This is true for the Priest, Parish Secretary and Parish Council. Please let us try to address church business and make appointments during the week during office hours, and not wait until Sunday to address these matters. For the generous providers of Coffee Hour, please arrange all meal preparation so that everyone is attending Divine Liturgy. The hall will always be open at least one hour before Divine Liturgy begins, as well as the evening before from 6:30 to 7:30.
Hall Reservation System
To reserve the hall for any church functions or activities please communicate with Annette or Sahar if you will be using the hall anytime to be placed on the calendar. This includes groups that meet on a regular basis or for any event. Thank you for your cooperation.
Anyone using the hall during the week, please make sure you turn off all lights, coffee maker and the hall is left clean.
Welcome New Parish Members
Prayers/Thanksgiving
Glory to God for His Bountiful Blessings
Please add to your daily prayers for:
Our brothers & sisters unable to attend:
Marika Psihoundas, Mary Valos, Zoe Spanos, Gus & Beverly Balasis.
Healing: Marika, Victor, Helen K., Irene, Mary, Mary, Serephima, and others in our parish.
Those who are traveling
Orthodox-Sophia,Virginia, Petros, Panagi, Elle, Eva L., Nicholetta Y., Dan S., Monica, Yorgos K, Giorgos, Anna,Angela, Antonia, Stelios, Petros, Anne, Anna, Leonid, Mariyka, Archalia,Natalie, Eva,Eleni K.,Efstratios, Ourania, Christopher, Alice, Suha,Abla, Jennifer, Tom, Gabriela,Ion,Danny,Nadia, Niko, Musa Daoud, Vasiliki, Theodore, Achilles, Vasiliki, Elizabeth, Labrini, Bert & Louise Moosios,Olympia,Margarita, Seraphim, Mary, Tika,Maria Sporaa, Athina, Helen, Gerry Collis, Nektarios,Marika,Bessie Mattly, Noah A., Nick A.,Nick K., Kyriaki, Fred, Hannah, Irene Sinopole, Helen Protopapas, Candess Strategos,Gene, Kathy, Sofia, Clemy (Clementina), Jane, and Matthew.
Non-Orthodox -Nancy, Bud Lung,Julie, Pamela Y., Debbie, Emmitt, Donna,Steve, Richard,Donald, Christina, Eva, Dominic,Gaby Garcia,Romona, Elea, Graysen Astumian, Marie,Michelle, Irma, Julie, Greg, Allyson, Margaret, Valerie, Martha Rogers, Helen Kemper, Joseph, Stephen, Elizabeth,Ellen, Ling, Richard, Christine & David, Debby.
Financials Budgeted Actual
Stewardship |
$2,800/week |
$2,170.06 |
Candles & Tray |
$300/week |
$134.00 |
Anniversaries
9/16 Joshua & Joyce Cisneros
9/17 Hesham & Sahar Ayoub
9/17 Osama & Angie Dawood
9/18 Matthew & Nani Antonaros
9/19 Evangelos & Kelly Demstihas
Birthdays
9/2 Naguib Mekhel
9/4 Nader Al-Sheikh
9/8 Joshua Ryan
9/9 Jimmy Andrews
9/15 Mary Mekhel
9/15 Nani Antonaros
9/19 Zain Ayoub
9/19 Fotini Chaffee
9/21 Annette Londquist
9/23 Dena Southerd