ORTHROS 8:30AM
DIVINE LITURGY 9:30AM
A Blessed and Merry Christmas to All
***Please note the church office will be closed from December 24 - 26, 2018***
40 Day Churching: George, son of Peter & Athena (Antoniou) Patrikios.
Liturgical Schedule:
Monday, Dec. 24 – The Nativity of our Lord……....Vessporal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great (with Holy Communion) - 7:00PM
Tuesday, Dec. 25 – The Nativity of our Lord............Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:30AM
Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day & Saint Basil the Great…...............Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:30AM
Saturday, Jan. 5 - Eve of Epiphany Feast Day………......The Great Hours, Vesporal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great and Great Agiasmos 8:30AM
Sunday, Jan. 6 – The Holy Epiphany Feast Day ……………….Orthros, Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and Great Agiasmos 8:30AM
Monday, Jan. 7 – Saint John the Baptist……………Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:30AM
Mark Your Calendar:
Sunday, December 23rd ………...Sunday School Christmas Pageant Greek School Christmas Brunch St. Paraskevi Philoptochos Vasilopita Sales
Monday, December 31st ………..New Year’s Eve Celebration
Sunday, January 6, 2019……….St. Paraskevi Community Cutting of the Vasilopita
Friday, January 11, 2019……….Greek School OPACIZE Fundraiser – 7:00PM
Friday, January 18, 2019……….GOYA vs. Parents Games
Saturday, January 26, 2019…….Metropolis of NJ Three Hierarchs Feast Day/Greek Letters Celebration at St. Athanasios, Paramus – 6:00PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019………Greek School Cultural Exhibit/Three Hierarchs Celebration St. Paraskevi Philoptochos Community Blood Drive (Downstairs Hall)
Sunday, February 24, 2019……..Third Karpathian Heritage Luncheon Fundraiser
Parish Council Elections on Sunday, December 23, 2018:
Will take place immediately following Holy Communion and conclude at 1pm in the lower hall. Please make sure you are current in your Stewardship and Faith obligations, and plan on participating.
Sunday School Christmas Pageant:
Today is our annual Sunday School Christmas Pageant. Our Sunday School children will participate in this pageant. We thank the Choir for providing us with beautiful music and songs. Please remember this is not a performance; it is the children’s opportunity to bring this miracle to life. If you choose to take pictures please do so with respect from the side aisles only. Thank you for your cooperation. We wish all of you a joyous Christmas season.
Greek School:
Will host their annual Christmas Family Brunch fundraiser in our Fellowship Hall, following the Christmas Pageant. The cost is $10.00 per person. Gift Baskets will be raffled off and the proceeds will benefit our Greek School program. Please join us for a festive and tasty gathering.
New Year’s Eve Grand 50/50 Raffle:
Ring in the New Year with fabulous food and entertainment and a chance to win CASH!!! Please support our efforts and join us at our annual New Year’s Eve party where the Grand 50/50 drawing will take place on January 1, 2019 at 12:15am. One winner will win half of the cumulative cash jackpot! Tickets are $100 each and only 500 will be sold! Tickets available at the church office and during coffee hour. REMEMBER, the more tickets purchased, the bigger the cash prize which could potentially be: $25,000 IF ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD!!! Winner need not be present.
New Year’s Eve Party:
Come ring in 2019 at St. George! The Parish Council and GOYA are co-hosting a lavish, family New Year’s Eve party including music and dancing by DJ Taso, appetizers, dinner, dessert, BYOB and a Grand 50/50 raffle! Tickets in advance: $65 for adults and $35 for youth (18 and under). Door prices: $75 for adults and $45 for youth. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL CHURCH OFFICE AT 973.779.2626 or SOPHIE LOGOTHETIS AT 973.216.9574. Doors open at 8:30pm. We promise a memorable evening! Proceeds to benefit St. George and GOYA.
St. George Stewardship 2018:
Goal – $215,000 Pledged – $210,803 Received – $208,349
Pledges – 329 Archdiocese Average – $1,200 St. George Average – $640
Thank you to all of our Stewards who have made their pledges and donations for 2018. If you have not pledged or contributed Stewardship for 2018 please do so as soon as possible. Our Saint George parish depends upon your generous donations to envision our goals and enhance our ministries and outreach. Pledge cards can be found in the Narthex, Atrium or Church office.
Did You Know?
- Our 2018 Stewardship budget is $215,000.
- It is estimated that the operating expenses of our church average to be $1,200 per steward/family based on 400 Stewards.
STEWARDSHIP TRENDS
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# OF STEWARDS
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TOTAL DONATIONS
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Year End 2015
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359
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$212,599
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Year End 2016
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328
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$193,970
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Year End 2017
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336
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$201,426
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