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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2020-02-02
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St. George Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (651) 222-6220
  • Fax:
  • (651) 225-9276
  • Street Address:

  • 1111 Summit Avenue

  • Saint Paul, MN 55105


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Services Schedule

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:

  • Inspires faith and worship
  • Cultivates spiritual growth and fellowship, and
  • Encourages benevolence and outreach”

 


Past Bulletins


Calendar

  • Upcoming Events

    February 2 to February 10, 2020

    Sunday, February 2

    +PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE

    Godparent & Godchild Sunday

    8:15AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY (Teaching)

    10:30AM Sunday School

    11:30AM Greek School

    11:30AM Philoptochos Meeting

    12:00PM Basketball Practice

    4:30PM Greek Dance Practice

    Monday, February 3

    4:30PM Loaves & Fishes

    7:00PM Catechism Class "Christ II- His Work & Teachings"

    Tuesday, February 4

    6:30PM Bible Study

    Wednesday, February 5

    +FAST DAY

    1:30PM Bible Study

    Thursday, February 6

    +ST. PHOTIOS THE GREAT

    Friday, February 7

    GOYA BASKETBALL TOURNEY

    +FAST DAY

    9:00PM YAL Roundtable w/ the Met

    Saturday, February 8

    +ST. THEODORE STRATELATES

    5:15PM VESPERS at Hyatt Regency in Bloomington

    Sunday, February 9

    +SUN - PUBLICAN & PHARISEE

    +TRIODION BEGINS

    8:15AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Sunday School

    11:30AM Greek School

    4:30PM Greek Dance Practice

    Monday, February 10

    +++NO FASTING - FAST FREE+++

    +ST. HARALAMBOS THE MARTYR

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Announcements

Godparent/Godchild Sunday/Today
Join us following Divine Liturgy for our annual godparent and godchild luncheon. Freewill donations are welcome. May God bless and give strength to our godparents as they fulfill their calling.

Metropolis Bronze Cross Award
Today is the last day to submit a nomination for the Metropolis Bronze Cross Award. The award was established to honor lay stewards from each church within the Metropolis of Chicago who has demonstrated exceptional and innovative servant leadership and in so doing, inspire others to get involved in the life of the Church. Forms can be deposited in the secured voting box located in the Social Hall. Thank you! 

Philoptochos Meeting Today
Please join us at our monthly meeting, which will start following the godparent/godchild luncheon. 

Correction: Coffee hour last Sunday, January 26, was hosted by Anna and Lazaros Christoforides. 

Loaves and Fishes
Please join us tomorrow, February 3 to help feed the hungry—our first meal of 2020! Volunteers are always welcome and needed. Arrive 4:30 pm to set-up, serve 5-6 pm and clean up is done before 7 pm. Location is St. Matthews, 490 Hall Ave in West St. Paul. 

Note from Treasurer
All expense requests require chairperson authorization and supporting documentation (invoices, receipts, etc). Expense requests received by 5 pm Friday are processed over the weekend. General Operations, Fundraiser and Memorial/Dedicated Expense Forms are available in the church office. Please allow 1 - 2 weeks for payment. Please plan ahead as non-budgeted expenses require PC approval and immediate payment to service providers is not available. Thank you. 

Bible Study
This Wednesday, February 5th will be about Luke 15. 1-32. We meet from 1:30 to 3 pm. and welcome everyone to study with us. 

Apokries Celebration
Greek School invites all St. George youth & families for an Apokries (away with eating meat) Celebration! Join us following fellowship hour on Sunday, February 23. Food, costumes, games, and music. “Apokries” is a traditional celebration that takes place before Great and Holy Lent begins. Families get together for fun and fellowship and the final opportunity to eat meat before the Great Fast. We hope to see you there!

 

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

The Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 7:7-17

BRETHREN, it is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. Here tithes are received by mortal men; there, by one whom it is testified that he lives. One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him. Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, who has become a priest, not according to a legal requirement concerning bodily descent but by the power of an indestructible life. For it is witnessed of him, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."


Gospel Reading

The Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
The Reading is from Luke 2:22-40

At that time, the parents brought the child Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord") and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Symeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,

"Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."

And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Symeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.


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Saints and Feasts

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February 02

The Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple

When the most pure Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary's forty days of purification had been fulfilled, she took her first-born Son to Jerusalem on this, the fortieth day after His birth, that she might present Him in the temple according to the Law of Moses, which teaches that every first-born male child be dedicated to God, and also that she might offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons, as required by the Law (Luke 2:22-24; Exod. 13:2; Lev. 12:6-8). On this same day, a just and devout man, the greatly aged Symeon, was also present in the temple, being guided by the Holy Spirit. For a long time, this man had been awaiting the salvation of God, and he had been informed by divine revelation that he would not die until he beheld the Lord's Christ. Thus, when he beheld Him at that time and took Him up into his aged arms, he gave glory to God, singing: "Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, O Master. . ." And he confessed that he would close his eyes joyfully, since he had seen the Light of revelation for the nations and the Glory of Israel (Luke 2:25-32). From ancient times, the Holy Church has retained this tradition of the churching of the mother and new-born child on the fortieth day and of the reading of prayers of purification.

The Apodosis of the Feast of the Meeting in the Temple is usually on the 9th of February. This, however, may vary if the Feast falls within the period of the Triodion. Should this occur, the Typicon should be consulted for specific information concerning the Apodosis of the Feast.


Symeongodreceiver
February 03

The Synaxis of the Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-Receiver and the Holy Prophetess Anna

Yesterday we celebrated the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple; today we honor the righteous Elder Symeon and Prophetess Anna, who prophesied concerning Him by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and were the first in Jerusalem to receive Him as the Messiah.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

The Ancient of Days, who in times past gave Moses the Law on Sinai, appears this day as a babe. As Maker of the Law He fulfills the Law, and according to the Law He is brought into the temple and given over to the Elder.
Anatolios
Festal Menaion. Great Vespers.

Simeon the righteous receives Him, and beholding the fulfillment of the divine ordinance now brought to pass, rejoicing he cries aloud, "My eyes have seen the mystery hidden from the ages, made manifest in these latter days, the Light that disperses the dark folly of the Gentiles without faith and the Glory of the newly chosen Israel."
Anatolios
Festal Menaion. Great Vespers.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 4th Tone

From on high You descended, Most Merciful; for us You condescended to a threeday burial to set us free from the passions. O Lord, our Resurrection and our Life, glory to You!

Apolytikion for Presentation of Our Lord in the 1st Tone

Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 1st Tone

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
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Western Region Family Basketball Tournament

Questions?
We are on the home stretch! Please join us in welcoming faithful from the western region to St. Paul next weekend. Please contact Milam Parashou or Dan Simon or visit http://www.greekbball.org.

Grand Banquet on Saturday
All are invited to join us at the banquet on Saturday. Purchase your meal ticket here https://bit.ly/2sVBh8p.

Reserve Hotel Rooms
Reserve your hotel rooms asap at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MSPRB/G-STGG!

Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers throughout the weekend. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5AC2AA1FC1-western

Concession Stand
We are looking for donations for our concession stand: 20 oz. soda and Gatorade bottles, snack sized potato chips, water bottles and standard sized candy bars—monetary also welcome. The donations can be dropped off at the church fellowship hall by Sunday, February 2. Please contact Soule or Vicky Paraschou at sparasc@msn.com or vicky.paraschou@yahoo.com for more info.

 

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In Other News

Roselawn Program Update
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. All lots are in the St. George section, adjacent to the “Greek” section, and easily identifiable by the monument/altar table installed a few years ago. Contact the church office for more information. 2020 Prices: Monument Lot/2 graves - List $7400, SGGOC pricing = $6290; Marker Lot/2 graves - List $4800, SGGOC Pricing = $4080; Single Marker/1 grave (Limited Availability) List $2800, SGGOC Pricing = $2380. 

Discover OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship)
Calling all High School Juniors and Seniors! The college students at the University of  Minnesota want to meet YOU and share all about the Orthodox opportunities in college! We are inviting you to join us on Friday, February 28th from 6-8 pm in Bruininks Hall on East Bank Campus. Dinner will be provided! RSVP to z.umn.edu/discover-ocf 

Andrei Rublev Film
All are invited to a viewing of the film Andrei Rublev by Tarkovsky, at St. Mary's OCA (1701 5th Street NE, Minneapolis) Saturday, Feb 15 at 12:30pm. Questions or RSVP Deb Korluka at akorluka@aol.com to RSVP. Refreshments will be provided. The life of Andrei Rublev: enjoy the historical and spiritual content of this highly acclaimed movie, a dark Russian drama that conveys the harshness of the medieval times during Rublev's life. Rublev lived in a dark, brutal, dangerous time but his deeply spiritual artworks reflect his feeling of compassion, calm and love of God. 

Family Camp 2020
Save the dates: October 9-11, 2020. This year’s speaker will be Bishop Anthony Michaels from the Midwest Region of the Antiochian Archdiocese. Watch for updates! 

Memorials
At a recent Metropolis of Chicago Clergy Syndesmos (meeting), a few liturgical directives were offered in order to enhance our liturgical uniformity throughout the metropolis. The most notable of the requests is that all parishes have been asked to refrain from singing the Evlogitaria for the Deceased (the hymns that begin with: Blessed are You O Lord, teach me Your Commandments) during Memorial Services offered on Sundays. I know that we will miss singing the Evlogitaria of the Deceased during Memorials on Sundays. On a positive note, please keep in mind that the Evlogitaria of the Resurrection are offered each Sunday morning during Orthros before the Diving Liturgy. We ask your patience as we work to align ourselves with our sister parishes throughout our beloved metropolis. If you are interested in learning more about the other Liturgical directives, please contact Fr. Perry.

 

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