Blessed Nativity Fast!
Greeters
Dylan Eisenhuth & Bob Baffa
Prosfora
Paul Werger
Fellowship Hour
Thank you to our Stewardship Committee for hosting this Sunday!
Fall Parish Assembly & Parish Council Elections
Please join us in the hall after Divine Liturgy for our Fall Parish Assembly and Parish Council Elections today, Sunday, December 03.
FOCUS MN
Advent Pantry Drive
Let's 'focus' our giving this advent on Focus MN's Second Helping Food Pantry. This year, we will be collecting for breakfast meals with the major need for ground coffee, tea bags, shelf-stable milk, pancake mix, and syrup. Please drop off what you can in the collection box in the parking lot vestibule. Blessed Advent!
Our Ladies Philoptochos group is also helping to collect NEW smaller blankets (throw, twin, or full size). Also, new gloves and underwear of all sizes. Please bring to the church by December 10. Collection boxes are inside our parking lot doors for ease in dropping off your donations. Thank you all for your help.
FOCUS, located at 550 Rice St. in St. Paul, is an outreach of the Twin Cities Orthodox churches to the needy in our community.
Makers Mall is Back!
Creation:
Saturday, December 2nd, with Vespers at 5 pm and the making beginning at 6 pm.
Time to celebrate the season of giving - by creating gifts! We will once again transform the Church Hall into a busy workshop and create handmade gifts from the heart. There will be stations manned by our expert artisans, and children can make cards and gifts. Dinner will be provided for all. Please email niko@stgeorgegoc.org with any questions.
Delivery:
Sunday, December 17th, after Church.
Two weeks later, after church, we will deliver our gifts to elderly homebound parishioners! After the Christmas program and Caroling, we’ll divide into groups and visit 3-4 homebound parishioners each. Would you like to lead a group? Please see any of our Makers in the Social Hall to coordinate. Or sign up to join a group that might be passing through your neighborhood! Please email niko@stgeorgegoc.org with any questions.
Loaves and Fishes December Meal
St. George will be serving our final meal of 2023 on Monday, December 4th. Everyone is welcome to volunteer. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ADA623A0FCC70-46224211-december#/. Thank you for helping out!
2023 Stewardship Goal
"Giving Thanks: Eucharistic Stewardship. As true stewards of the Body of Christ, we understand the power of our Stewardship to revitalize the Church."
Help us finish the year strong!
Update - $193,892 of $260,000 (through October)

2023 Contributions/Donations are Due to the Church Office by Thursday, December 28. The Church Office will be open on Thursday, December 28, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Pledge Cards Received
Through October, 100 families have pledged a total of $169,392.
Make Your Stewardship Pledge Online
Make your 2023 pledge by visiting https://forms.gle/CMySgYQMEVMt97eR6. Thank you all for your support of the work of the Church!
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Bible Study
Our next zoom Bible Study is Wednesday, December 6, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Use whichever Bible you have at hand, but the Orthodox Study Bible is our preference and can be purchased in the church bookstore. We will be reading from Isaiah 51.1-53.12 as we are nearing the end of our overview of the Bible in the last five meetings of our group and focusing on the OT Prophets. Come and try us out! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85022523982?pwd=c1pldks5aW5IY0dZY2E3QkRWRmtnZz09
Union Depot
Missions and Benevolence will be at the Union Depot for the Annual Holiday Bake Sale on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. This will be our eighth year showcasing our signature sweet and savory specialties alongside some of the top bakeries of the Twin Cities. All profits are earmarked for Focus MN.
Visit of the Consul General of Greece from Chicago in Minneapolis
The Consul General of Greece from Chicago will visit Minneapolis on Sunday, December 10. He intends to visit to offer support for consular services to anyone who needs any or is interested in learning more. This is of particular interest to families who may wish to pursue Greek Citizenship for their children/grandchildren.
Sunday, Dec 10 – Visit at St. Mary’s GOC in Minneapolis after Divine Liturgy
He will give a short presentation and be available to answer questions and provide support with any consular services.
You are Invited to a Baptism
Please join Fr. Perry, Pres. Cassie and family on Saturday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m. for the baptism of their son Panagiotis. Our entire St. George family is invited. There will be a coffee and dessert fellowship in the hall to follow. Please RSVP if you can make it to frperry@stgeorgegoc.org so that we can plan for refreshments.
Fellowship (Coffee) Hour Hosts Needed
Please consider signing up to host an upcoming fellowship hour. Click the link below to sign up. Please contact Elise Werger with questions at (612) 867-8047.
Coffee Hour hosts are needed for the following dates: December 17 & 24. If you can host or co-host, please sign up on SignUp Genius or contact Elise W. at 612-867-8047.
Silent Auction
Remember to check out the Silent Auction in the hall. Proceeds support our Missions and Benevolence ministry. New items are added regularly. If you would like to donate items that are new with tags or something else valuable, such as theater/sports tickets, please contact Angela Mortari at apanoskaltsis@gmail.com or text 651-280-7123.
AHEPA Christmas & New Year Community Party - Save the Date
A community, traditional celebration, and get-together event! Come join us for Social Hour, Greek food, music, wine, and Galaktobouriko dessert from the owners of the "It's Greek to Me" Restaurant—more information for the menu and programs to come. For more information, contact Thanasi Contolatis at 952-200-0330.
Saturday, December 30, 2023, 6:00 pm at the St George GOC Social Hall.
Icon Art Studios, Inc. 2024 Winter Icon Class Dates
Session 1
"The Holy Face" here at St. George (including Zoom)
Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 6-9 pm
approx. $299 tuition and materials (materials approx. $110/ material cost excluded in the case of having your own already)
Session 2
Icon of the Virgin Orans here at St. George (including Zoom)
Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 6-9 pm
approx. $299 tuition and materials (materials approx. $110/ material cost excluded in the case of having your own already)
For sessions 1 and 2, please inquire at akorluka@aol.com or (612) 889-5868 (Deb) or arsenault003@gmail.com or (612) 206-7369 (Steve)
Winter Camp 2024
For 6th—12th graders
January 12 –15 @ Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN
(note place change)
Relentless
In our pursuit of faith, spiritual discipline, and seeking God.
Cost: $270
Registration link: https://forms.gle/kLmKgGY1mFt9obmx5 (Deadline is Dec 30th)
Payment info: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3418849642807296613&created=1698173011.3536448&printed=1
Or send a check to St. Mary’s
c/o Lisa Tucci
414 17th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
For questions, contact Matushka Lisa Tucci
612-599-0814
lisatucci71@gmail.com
YAL Chicago Conference
The Metropolis of Chicago's annual YAL conference will take place this President's Day Weekend (February 16-19) in Chicago! This conference is filled with inspiring speakers, fulfilling workshops, fabulous service projects, amazing glendies, and many opportunities to connect with Orthodox young adults from across the country! Registration is now open, and tickets WILL sell out!
Link to register: https://www.yalchicago.com/conference-registration