HOLY THEOPHANY Immediately after the Divine Liturgy this morning, we will have the Great Blessing of the Waters. After the fellowship hour, we will go to the riverfront and bless the waters there. Expected temperature: mid-30’s.

SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL NOT MEET TODAY due to the Holy Theophany feast.

GROWING SAINTS (ages 7+) SUNDAY SCHOOL meets next Sunday after the cutting of the parish Vasilopita.

HOME & BUSINESS HOLY WATER BLESSING Fr. Leo is available to sprinkle your home and/or business with Holy Theophany’s blessed water throughout the month of January. Please let him know if you would like him to come for a visit and when would be a good time.

THE CUTTING OF THE VASILOPITA We will cut a parish Vasilopita on Sunday, January 13 during the General Assembly meeting. Would you like to bake the parish Vasilopita this year? If so, please let Fr. Leo know today.

NEXT SUNDAY we will put out a basket for donations to be sent to New York in support of St. Basil’s Academy. Support of the Academy in honor of St. Basil during the month of January is traditional in most Greek parishes throughout the United States.

TURN IN BOTTLES AND CANS FOR REDEMPTION AND BENEFIT ST. GEORGE Our redemption center is Damon’s Beverage & Redemption, 21 Washington Street in Bangor. Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM; Sunday 10AM-6PM. Thank you!

Our local church, St. George, is not a charity,
but an extension of our homes
that we all share together.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Donatiions can now be made online.

VASILOPITA RECIPE

2 cubes butter
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup whipped cream or half & half
3 Tbsp. liquor (brandy, ouzo or Grand Marnier)

Cream together butter and sugar.

Add eggs one at a time and beat on medium speed just until each egg is blended in.

After the last egg is added beat until it is blended in and not much longer.

Measure out the dry ingredients before sifting.

Sift the dry ingredients together twice to blend well.

Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture on low speed in three parts alternating with the whipping cream in two parts. (In other words, 1/3 of the dry then 1/2 of the cream then 1/3 of the dry then 1/2 of the cream and ending with 1/3 of the dry.) Blend after each addition until just mixed in. Scrape sides of bowl after each addition. Continue to mix after last addition until just all the ingredients are blended.

Add liquor at the end and mix on low speed until just blended in.

Pour batter, into buttered pan and level out with spatula.

Added blanched slivered almonds sprinkled over the top, if desired.

Use a 10" spring form pan. Butter the inside of the pan all over then cut a piece of parchment paper out for the bottom and butter it as well. Set the oven temp to 340 and bake it for 75 minutes or until the middle springs back when lightly pressed with your finger. After about 30 min or when the top is a rich golden brown, cover it with foil to keep it from getting overly dark. The sides and bottom get a dark brown but not burnt and do not detract from the flavor. Take the cake out of the pai7 after letting it cool for about 10 minutes. It is delicious and rich like a pound cake. Avoid over-baking it.

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FACEBOOK PAGE Pat Claus is happy to receive items you’d like to have posted on the church’s FB page. You can submit items to her at patclaus@roadrunner.com.

IS THIS YOUR FIRST VISIT TO ST. GEORGE? If you are visiting our parish this morning, welcome! Orthodox Church tradition encourages Orthodox Christians in good standing with the Church to approach the Holy Chalice for Communion... however, if you are not Orthodox, we ask that you please refrain. All worshipers are welcome to receive antidoron (a piece of blessed bread) immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Please stay for fellowship hour that we might get to know you.

WORSHIPING THE TRUE & LIVING GOD Worshiping the Living God, the All-Holy Trinity, is a witness of our faith in and love for Him. The Divine Liturgy is the service of thanksgiving to God. The Divine Liturgy is also the service of particular nurture for the Orthodox Christian--Christ is Present in the elements of Holy Communion. He nurtures those who approach with fear (reverence), faith and love. Those who partake of Communion receive God within. This is a great Mystery, not to be taken lightly, but one that the Orthodox Christian is bid to COME. Please avail yourself of the opportunities to worship the Lord and to receive Him in faith.

JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP HOUR DOWNSTAIRS Everyone is encouraged to come downstairs after service for refreshments. If you’re visiting, please let us treat you. We’re a family here and we all contribute toward the table weekly. So, thank you to all who have made fellowship time possible again today!

VALET PARKING Some parishioners have difficulty walking distances and find it hard to park near enough to the church on Sunday mornings.  If this applies to you, please do the following: park in the loading zone in front of the church, and come indoors with your car key and ask in the office for someone to park the car for you and you will be assisted.  We are here to help one another.  Please ask for help if needed.  Thank you. 

GREAT VESPERS St. George Church offers Great Vespers at 6PM on any evening before a Divine Liturgy will be served. Each Saturday evening at 6PM, Great Vespers is served in anticipation of Sunday morning’s Divine Liturgy. This will also be true of evenings preceding a major feast. Participation in these services is an opportunity for us to worship corporately and multiply the power of our prayers. If for any reason vespers will not be served, you will receive a message beforehand via the church list-server advising cancellation.

ROUTINE SERVICE TIMES AT ST. GEORGE Great Vespers 6PM (the evening before a Divine Liturgy); Orthros/Matins (morning prayers) 9AM; Divine Liturgy 10AM.

NAME DAYS If you would like to participate in a Divine Liturgy on your Name Day, please let Fr. Leo know to arrange this beforehand.

SPECIAL PRAYER SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED Fr. can meet you here at the church and offer particular prayers for you if you are going to be traveling or are preparing to have medical procedures done (hospitalization, etc.) He is available to make hospital visits and will routinely visit those in convalescent care. Please arrange with him according to need. Thank you.

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FR. LEO'S CONTACT INFORMATION 
cell: (207) 385-3000, call or text 
Mail: 252 14th St., Bangor ME 04401 
home: (207) 307-7852 
email: 57frleo@gmail.com, frleoschefe@mail.goarch.org
Personal website:glt.goarch.org
Church website & Newsletter: http://www.stgeorge.me.goarch.org/
Weekly Bulletin: http://www.bulletinbuilder.org/stgeorgebangor/current
I am available to parishioners whenever needed; please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you. +Fr. Leo