Sunday Morning Orthros/Matins 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am; Saturday Great Vespers & Weekday Services (see Online Calendar, Sunday Bulletin & Newsletter); Confession (by appointment).
Parish Mission Statement: “St. George Greek Orthodox Church is a Christ-centered
Community that:
+NATIVITY FAST+
8:15AM ORTHROS
9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY
10:30AM Sunday School
11:00AM Greeters Meeting
11:30AM Make-up Budget Meeting
11:45AM Greek School
12:00PM Choir Practice
6:30PM Parish Council Budget Meeting
7:00PM Catechism - Conclusion: Orthodoxy in America, Jurisdictions, Q&A
10:00AM Philoptochos Baking
1:30PM Bible Study
+ENTRANCE OF THEOTOKOS
9:00AM LITURGY
7:00PM AHEPA Meeting
10:30AM Philoptochos Bake Sale
5:00PM VESPERS
IOCC (Inter Orthodox Christian Charities) Sunday
8:15AM ORTHROS
9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY
10:30AM Sunday School
11:30AM Philoptochos Bake Sale
11:45AM Greek School
4:30PM Greek Dance Practice
+ST. KATHERINE
Parish Council Elections: Please prayerfully consider serving as a member of our Parish Council. Nomination forms are available at the candle stand & are due on Sun., Nov. 24. Elections will be held on Sun., Dec. 8 after church. Questions? Please contact the Election Committee: Bill Clemons, Maria Paraschou, Tina Sageotis, Andrea Walkush.
The Greeters Committee is meeting today after Liturgy in the cry room for a brief training. Anyone who is interested in joining the committee is encouraged to attend.
Phyllo orders available today for pick-up. Please see the Philoptochos ladies in the social hall to pick up your order. Thanks for helping the Philoptochos fundraiser. Happy baking!
Make-up Budget Meeting Session: today, Nov. 17 from 11:30am-12:30pm for any chairperson who was unable to attend the two previously scheduled meetings & would like to discuss 2020 budget concerns with Treasurer.
Philoptochos Gift Collection: FOCUS MN (our local Orthodox mission to the poor & homeless) is in need of new, packaged underwear & socks to distribute from its Rice Street location. If you are able to purchase items (any size, children-adult), please bring to church by Sun., Dec. 8, & Philoptochos will deliver. Thank you!
Philoptochos Bake Sale: To ensure we don't sell out of your favorite baked items, we are taking pre-orders. Please see flyer in today's bulletin. Deadline is today! Also, please join us for baking on Wed., Nov. 20 from 10am - 2:30pm. Any questions? Please call/text Vicky Paraschou at 763.742.0429.
Daytime Bible Study: next meeting is Wed., Nov. 20 at church, 1:30 to 3pm. We will study part of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5.1-6.4. Everyone welcome. For questions contact Kathy Ryan 651-292-9948 or Kathy.aeiou@gmail.com
Makers Mall—6th Edition: Youth & families please join us Sat., Dec. 7 at 6pm for our Annual Makers Mall. We will once again transform the Social Hall into a busy workshop & create handmade gifts from the heart. There will be stations manned by our expert artisans & children can make cards & gifts for our elderly homebound parishioners as well anyone else on their shopping list! Group delivery/caroling on Sun., Dec. 22.
Evening Bible Study Group
Our first meeting will be Tues., Dec. 10 at 6:30pm. We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. We will have two volunteers to help take care of our little ones. All are welcome! For more info, contact either Katherine Cabieses at (240) 705-1520 or katherineecabieses@gmail.com, or Stephen Kanavati at (651) 335-2124 or skanavat@gmail.com.
Our righteous Mother Hilda was of noble birth, being a kinswoman of Saint Edwin, King of Northumbria (celebrated Oct. 12). At the age of thirty-three she renounced the world, and lived another thirty-three years as a nun and abbess. The last six years of her life she suffered a burning fever with patience and nobility, and reposed in peace in the year 680.
Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea of Pontus to parents who were not Christians. He studied in Athens, in Alexandria, in Beirut, and finally for five years in Caesarea of Palestine under Origen, by whom he was also instructed in the Faith of Christ. Then, in the year 240, he became bishop of his own city, wherein he found only seventeen Christians. By the time the Saint reposed about the year 265, there were only seventeen unbelievers left there. Virtually the whole duration of his episcopacy was a time of continual, marvellous wonders worked by him. Because of this, he received the surname "Wonderworker"; even the enemies of the truth called him a second Moses (see Saint Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit, ch. 29).
9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21
The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Project Mexico
Fr. Perry is interested in bringing a few people with him to Tijuana, Mexico in July, 2020 to participate in a Project Mexico Home-Build. More info at: www.projectmexico.org/homebuilding. Older high schoolers and/or adult ages recommended. Similar to camp; daily worship, discussions on faith, fellowship time, spending time at the orphanage, & building a home. We will work to fundraise the cost of the trip. See Fr. Perry with questions.
75th Anniversary Albums for Sale
A great gift for Christmas! Albums are available for purchase ($20) in the office or bookstore.
Stump the Priest
Thank you to those who submitted questions. Join us Nov. 24 for the discussion.
Support the Medical Crisis Program by attending Townie this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 3pm-9pm at the Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Dr. W, Stillwater. Every beer (or root beer) sold raises $1 for the Medical Crisis Program. www.liftbridgebrewery.com/events/
Grants for Medical Crisis Expenses
Please be aware that the Medical Crisis Program (aka Lyn Olson Fund) provides grants to support individuals & families who are financially suffering from medical crisis. Visit: www.lomcp.com for more info.
IV On-the-Go: Ionian Village traveling retreat invites 9-12 graders to its lock-in on Dec. 14-15, hosted by St. Mary’s GOC in Mpls., starting at 4:30pm Sat. & ending after Liturgy on Sun.. There is NO COST to attend, but participants must register at https://tinyurl.com/IVOnTheGoMinneapolis. Questions? Contact Jon Klein at jon@stmarysgoc.org
Winter Camp 2020: Calling all 6th-12th graders! Come to Camp St. Croix on January 17-20, 2020 for a weekend of Orthodox fun & fellowship. Register online at https://www.stmarysoca.org/youth/saints/index.html. Questions? Contact Fr. Ben or Lisa Tucci at frbentucci@gmail.com or lisatucci71@gmail.com.
Summer Camp Staff Applications: are due Nov. 30. Please prayerfully consider applying for this amazing ministry. Summer Camp 2020 will be held July 4-10, 2020. To apply, visit Youth Registration website. Questions? Contact Doria at 612.825.9595 or stmarysgoc@stmarysgoc.org.
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Philoptochos Fundraiser November 23-24
Deadline November 17
Parish Christmas Card - a Philoptochos Fundraiser
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Nomination Letter
Nomination Form due November 24, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019