Engagement
Condolences
Please give your condolences to Mary Chicklenis on the falling asleep of her sister Joanne Liandes. Funeral services are October 15th, 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas 1260 Davis St., San Jose, Ca 95126. Her 40 day memorial will be on November 11th here at St. George. May her memory be eternal.
Magnetic Festival Signs
Please return the signs to the office.
Junior Choir
All youth interested in singing pre-communion hymns please contact Danny Andrews. Practice starts October 14th after coffee social in hall.
Dear men of St. George Church,
We plan on meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month. Information for the next meeting 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.
Parish Council
Next meeting is October 25th , at 7 p.m.
Prosphora Schedule
10/14 Sahar Ayoub, 10/21 Mary Mekhel, 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
10/14 Manny & Jim, 10/21 Youth Group, 10/28 James & Michael Niz, 11/4 Danny & Ken, 11/11 Vago & Annette, 11/18 Youth Group, 11/25 Osama & Michael R., 12/2 Manny & Jim, 12/9 James & Michael N., 2/16 Youth Group, 12/23 Danny & Ken, 12/30 Vago & Annette . Thank you.
Coffee Hour
Hosted by the Chaffee family.
Religious Education
Sunday School
Sunday school lesson 4.
Youth Group/GOYA
Sunday October 21st at 1-2:15 youth group classes meet in back room of hall for fun activities and lessons for the Y2am program. All youth between ages 12 and 18 are encouraged to come this is our first big meeting and we have lots of stuff to go over and plan for the year. Parents are encouraged to participate also. I'm more information please call Gabriela Ryan at 661-219-3421.
HOPE/JOY
October 21st is our fiesta fundraiser. Suggested donation is $5. 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.
Inquirers Class
Every Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. there will be an inquirers class for information regarding the Orthodox faith. We meet at the hall side door on U Street. Class is approximately 40 to 45 minutes. For more information please call Michael Ryan 661-747-1603
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!
Philoptochos
If you have not picked up a quarterly Philoptochos Newsletter please do!
It lists all our upcoming events - look for it in the Church or get one from a Board Member.
We are asking members of Philoptochos to be on the lookout for all opportunities to help with our church's festival - prep work as well as the weekend of festival. If you do not know where you can assist, please contact the church office.
Ladies of Philoptochos: We will be making 10 Baskets for our Home-bound Parishioners. Please think about what you would like to contribute to the baskets and bring your items to the November 4th meeting at church. We will build our baskets immediately after the meeting. Thank you in advance for all your help.
Next General Meeting of the Philoptochos Society will be Sunday, November 4th after the Divine Liturgy. We will be honoring our Sts. Cosmas and Damianos Service Award Winner.
Outreach
Evangelism and Outreach
Evangelism and Outreach meeting is Thursday, the 25th at 7:10 p.m. and we will meet in the hall. Refreshments will be served. Topic through video, lesson and roleplay..." Proper welcoming and educate of visitors, seeker and inquires to our local parish." Everybody interested in participating in this indispensable ministry as well as helping in narthex should participate in this class. For more information, please contact Michael Ryan at 661-747-1603 thank you
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.
Endowment
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
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$2,800/week
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$0
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Candles & Tray
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$300/week
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$0
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Anniversaries
Birthdays