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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-04-21
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Calendar
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Announcements
Wisdom of the Fathers
Archdiocese News
Welcome Visitors!
Saints and Feasts
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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (651) 222-6220
  • Street Address:

  • 1111 Summit Ave

  • St. Paul, MN 55105

Contact Information

Fr. Perry Kallis


frperry@stgeorgegoc.org | (651) 706-9672

Admin. Assistant Yeoryia Christoforides


office@stgeorgegoc.org

Bookstore Steve Arsenault


bookstore@stgeorgegoc.org

Webmaster John Peter Boosalis


john@stgeorgegoc.org

Services Schedule

Welcome!

We hope that you will make this your spiritual home. Connect with us on our website, Facebook page, YouTube, or sign-up for our email list at https://tinyurl.com/yc3tp29w.

Worship Sunday Orthros 8:15 am & Divine Liturgy 9:30 am

Confession (by appointment)

Weekday Services (www.stgeorgegoc.org/calendar)

Streaming

youtube.com/c/stgeorgestpaul

Fellowship Hour Sunday following Divine Liturgy

Office Hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Our Mission St. George Greek Orthodox Church is a Christ-centered community that: inspires faith and worship, cultivates spiritual growth and fellowship, and encourages benevolence and outreach.

Our Vision Ascending together to the fullness of Life.

Past Bulletins


Calendar

  • Parish Calendar

    March 18 to April 29, 2024

    Monday, March 18

    +Strict Fast - Great Lent

    Sunday, April 21

    Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Church School

    11:45AM Church School Teachers Meeting

    4:30PM Missions & Benevolence Meal at FOCUS MN

    5:00PM Lenten Vespers @ St. Stephen Romanian Orthodox Church

    Monday, April 22

    +Apostle Nathanael

    Tuesday, April 23

    +St. George

    6:00PM Choir Practice

    Wednesday, April 24

    5:30PM Ninth Hour

    6:00PM Presanctified Liturgy

    Thursday, April 25

    +St. Mark the Evangelist

    5:30PM Capital Projects Meeting

    Saturday, April 27

    Lazaros Saturday

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Palm Cross Making, Potluck, Church Cleaning, & Decorating for Holy Week

    Sunday, April 28

    Palm Sunday

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Procession with Palms

    11:00AM Church School

    11:00AM Palm Sunday Luncheon

    7:00PM BRIDEGROOM SERVICE (NYMPHIOS)

    Monday, April 29

    Holy Monday

    +Holy Week - Strict Fast (through May 04)

  • Ministries Calendar

    May 3 to May 15, 2024

    Friday, May 3

    11:00AM HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT

    Wednesday, May 8

    6:00PM Greek School

    Wednesday, May 15

    6:00PM Greek School

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 1st Tone

To the Word, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation, let us, the faithful, give praise and worship. For he willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh, to endure death and raise the dead by his glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal 4th Tone

The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels.

Apolytikion for St. George in the 4th Tone

As the deliverer of captives, and the protector of the poor, a physician of the sick, the defender of kings, O Great Martyr Saint George Victorious; intercede to Christ our God, to save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

O unfailing protection of Christians, and our faithful advocate before the Creator: though we are sinners, do not ignore our entreaty; but in your goodness, grant your timely help to us who appeal to you in faith. Quickly make intercession; on our behalf make speedy supplication, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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Announcements

Greeters

Theodora Bischof & Bob Baffa

Prosfora

Anonymous

Welcome Matushka Vera

Welcome Matushka Vera! Matushka is joining us today to discuss the work at FOCUS Minnesota, a pan-Orthodox outreach ministry on Rice Street in St. Paul.

Fellowship Hour

Thank you to Stella Frangiadakis for hosting this Sunday! 

Mother's Day Card Fundraiser

Celebrate the remarkable women in your life! Our Philoptochos Mother's Day Card Fundraiser is underway. It's a wonderful opportunity to show your appreciation while also supporting the mission of Philoptochos!

Lenten Pantry Drive

Almsgiving made easy this Lenten season. Consider donating some shelf-stable food items to Focus MN's Second Helping Food Pantry. We will be collecting pasta sauce, canned meals (SpaghettiOs, tuna, chili) canned fruits, peanut butter/jelly, and cereal. Please drop off items in the collection box in the parking lot vestibule. Blessed Lent!

Summit Ave Closed--April 27th

Please be advised that on Saturday April 27th (Saturday of Lazaros) Summit Avenue will be closed for runners of the Twin Cities Get In Gear Half Marathon from 4:30am-1:30pm. Please be mindful of special-event-parking-restrictions both on Summit and its neighboring streets.

Join us on the Saturday of Lazaros!

On April 27th, starting after services, there will be palm cross making, a potluck, and cleaning & decorating of the Church in preparation for Holy Week and Pascha. Please inform Yeoryia in the church office by emailing office@stgeorgegoc.org if you can bring a dish to pass.

AHEPA is hosting a Fish Dinner for Palm Sunday

Join us on Palm Sunday, April 28, immediately following Divine Liturgy for the annual Palm Sunday Fish Dinner hosted by AHEPA. The cost is $17 for adults and $10 for kids.

Parish Oratorical Festival 

Thank you to our Junior and Senior Division students who presented a beautiful display of their Faith through their voices in both word and music last week. It was inspiring to all. A debt of gratitude goes to our judges and timekeeper who helped select the students who will represent our parish at the Metropolis Level Oratorical Festival, which will take place on May 11 in Westchester, IL. This year, we will be sending Parker Paraschou for Junior Oratory, Anna Pitsavas-Wakely for Junior Vocal Solo, Sophia Paraschou for Senior Oratory, Alek Eidsvold for Senior Essay and Shaun Canas for Senior Poem.

Focus Volunteer Opportunity!

St. George will serve the Sunday meal at Focus House later this afternoon. If interested and available from 4:30-7:00, please sign up at  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ADA623A0FCC70-49151205-april#/

Philoptochos Afternoon Tea

Mark your calendars! Philoptochos will be hosting an Afternoon Tea on Saturday, May 11th. We warmly invite you to join us for an enjoyable afternoon filled with tea, laughter, and fellowship!

Zoom Bible Study

We have met on the first Wednesday and the third Wednesday of each month since 2018. This year, we will not meet Holy Wednesday as our Holy Unction service begins at 3:00 pm. Please save this link to join for our next session on May 15, as it is the same for each meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85022523982?pwd=c1pldks5aW5IY0dZY2E3QkRWRmtnZz09

2024 Stewardship Program

Goal

$64,215 of $275,000 (through March)

At the Fall Parish Assembly, we approved the 2024 Stewardship Goal of $275,000. We have hit this mark in the last couple of years, and we truly believe that with everyone’s support, we will hit that mark again. Now is the time to submit your 2024 pledge. Pledge Cards are at the candle stand, or click the link below to complete the form online. Thank you for your support of the work of the Church.

2024 Theme

"Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant,” from the Parable of the Talents. We are all blessed with certain gifts. This parable stresses the importance of developing our gifts, multiplying them, and offering them back in service to God.

Make Your 2024 Pledge Online

https://forms.gle/TAvAZUNCBrcRHX1KA

Make a Stewardship Donation Online

https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/give

AHEPA Pappas Academic Scholarship

Qualified applicants are to be parishioner’s children in good standing or members of St. George Greek Orthodox Church of St Paul, MN, and have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an accredited Undergraduate College or University four-year program and have a GPA 2.75 or higher. The award for this scholarship is $1,250 in a single academic calendar year. Recipients may reapply for this scholarship in subsequent years. The deadline for the application is June 15th. We will select the award winner before the fall session of the next school year. For more details or an application, please reach out to Frank Mortari, Dino Contolatis, or Dean Natto.

Join us for an Online Greek Language Learning Series

Who: The program is designed with an adult audience in mind. Teens welcome. All levels are welcome.
When: Sundays: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2.
Time: 6pm (Part 1): A focus on learning the alphabet, & learning to read.
6:45pm (Part 2): A focus on conversational Greek, grammar, & vocabulary useful in various social settings (shopping, eating out, etc.)
[Learners may join both parts or choose one]

Parish Assembly - June 09

Join us on Sunday, June 09, immediately following Divine Liturgy, in the hall for a Parish Assembly meeting in person and on Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84290595046?pwd=4rGTfXamOeOqs3iI2xrbpJ93VV0nbR.1

Fellowship Hour

Please host an upcoming coffee hour! Individuals, families, or even groups can sign up to host or co-host! Use this URL to sign up for Coffee Hour!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-46964197-fellowship#/

Silent Auction

Remember to check out the Silent Auction in the Social 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.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew him. After He humbled Himself, all human nature knew Him. You see how His humbling of Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness? God wants for nothing and has need of nothing. Yet, when He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?
St. John Chrysostom
On the Incomprehensible Nature of God. 8.46-47. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: Mark. Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 143.

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

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Welcome Visitors!

Thank you for joining us in worship. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian or this is your first visit to an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us! Although Holy Communion is offered only to baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians, all are invited to receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) at the end of the service. The Antidoron and fellowship hour are reminiscent of the Agape Feast that followed worship in the early Church.

One does not have to be of Greek descent nor speak Greek to be an Orthodox Christian and member of our parish. All people of any background are welcome to join the Orthodox Church. For those interested in learning more about the Christian Faith or becoming a member of our church, please see Fr. Perry after services or contact him at frperry@stgeorgegoc.org or (651) 222-6220.

We hope you will join us in our hall upstairs this morning after services for fellowship and refreshments!

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Prosfora (Offering Bread)

Thank you to those who make the prosfora/offering bread for Liturgy. If you would like to sign up to bake and make an offering of bread to the church, please get in touch with Krisandrea at krisandreambr@icloud.com.

“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6:27

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Content for the Bulletin

All content for the bulletin (flyers, blurbs, calendar events, etc.) is due Wednesday each week. Content submitted after Wednesday will be included in the bulletin for the following week.

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Parish Email List Sign-Up 

Sign up for our email list to see what’s happening at St. George!

Text Message Reminders - Sign Up for Youth & Family Events!

We have some AWESOME Youth & Family events coming up, and you don't want to miss out. Join our text message system Remind to stay up to date with all of our communications. Join by clicking https://www.remind.com/join/stgyandf or 

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Please Note

St. George GOC broadcasts its worship services live on the internet. Your presence in the church is subject to audio and video recording.

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Charitable Donations to Philoptochos, Missions & Benevolence, Church School, Youth, Greek School, & other St. George Ministries

Thank you to all who continue to support our Ladies Philoptochos, Missions and Benevolence, the priest discretionary fund, Church School, Youth, Greek School, and other parish ministries! For those who would like a receipt of their donations to a particular church ministry for tax purposes, please make all deductible contributions directly to the church, noting a designation of the gift in the memo line. For example, you might put in the memo line “2023 Philoptochos Stewardship/membership,” “donation to Missions and Benevolence,” "priest discretionary fund," etc. Resources will be earmarked and distributed to the ministry you note, and your donations will be included in your end-of-year statement. Thank you again for your commitment to the work of the church!

Reimbursements

To our ministry leaders and volunteers, please save receipts when making purchases for church activities. A reminder that reimbursement forms are located on the tower outside of the admin and treasurer’s office. Please make sure to submit the form with a copy of your receipt (you keep the original receipt). Finally, please make sure to submit for reimbursement contemporaneous with the expense(s). Although we do not have a set cutoff date for reimbursements, please do your best to have all prior year reimbursements submitted before the end of January of the following year. Please contact Lani if you have any questions at lani@stgeorgegoc.org.

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Roselawn Announcement for 2024 Pricing

Announcing 2024 Roselawn Program Prices
Advance planning can give you and your family peace of mind and is also cost-effective. Annual cost increases are typically at least 2% and have risen over 26% since 2013. The St. George Roselawn Cemetery Program continues to offer lots at Roselawn in Roseville for a 15% discount off list prices. All revenue from lots supports our church and its ministries. These lots are in the St. George section, adjacent to the “Greek” section, and easily identifiable by the monument/altar table. Contact the church office for more information.

2024 Discounted Prices for Parishioners:
$7,182 = Monument Lot (2 Graves)
$5,095 = Flat Lot (2 Graves)
$2,762 = Flat Lot (1 Grave, Limited Availability)

(These prices reflect a 15% off Roselawn Retail Price)

This continues to be one of those great opportunities where you can support the church, save some money, and create a legacy for your family all at the same time.

Lots for both monument and marker (flat) stones are still available.

Please follow Roselawn regulations for the care and beautification of your loved one’s lots.

The table-like monument marking our area from Victoria street is visible on google maps and google satellite view at the links below and can be found on the church website.

http://tinyurl.com/4cte47f3
http://tinyurl.com/5n6abxwa

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New Hall Setup

Please note the new hall set up for ministries and organizations using the hall. We have posted photos in the kitchen for your reference. Small white squares are under each table for proper placement if they are moved. All the groups who use our facility are responsible for putting the tables & chairs (8 per table)in place according to the layout before they leave the church. We appreciate your diligence in keeping the hall neat and organized.

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Saints and Feasts

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April 21

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

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April 21

The Holy Hieromartyr Januarius and Those With Him

These Martyrs contested for piety's sake in Campania of Italy, during the reign of Diocletian (284-305), when Timothy was Proconsul. Saint Januarius was the Bishop of Benevento in Campania; he was arrested and taken to Nola, where he was cast into a burning furnace, from which he came forth unharmed; at Puteoli, together with Proculus, Sosius, and Faustus the deacons, Desiderius, reader of the Church of Benevento, and Eurychius and Acutius, nobles from Puteoli, he was cast to wild beasts, which as they came near the Saints, fell affectionately at their feet. Finally they were all beheaded, about the year 305.

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Alexandra the Martyr

Martyr Alexandra, the Empress and wife of Emperor Diocletion, was so impressed by the courage and martyrdom of St George that she became a Christian and fell under the same persecution. She also was condemned to be beheaded but when she arrived at the place of execution she asked to be allowed to sit down. Her request was granted. She sat down and died quietly before the executioners could carry out their task. Her feast day is 21 April.

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