Sign-up for Divine Liturgy October 18

Follow this link to sign up for services on Sunday, October 18 at 8:30/9:30am.

Greeters: Jon Kennedy & Richard Kanavati

Sign-up for Divine Liturgy October 25

Follow this link to sign up for services on Sunday, October 25 at 8:30/9:30am.

Click the links below to stream upcoming services

YouTube Channel

Facebook Page

Trek for Missions This Sunday!

Boldly go where no man, woman, or child has gone before: Trek for Missions happens on Sunday, October 18!

All ages - Hidden Falls. The walk will benefit the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC). OCMC, works to “make disciples of all nations” by bringing people to Christ and to the Church.

Here’s what you need to know:

• We’ll meet at Saint George after Sunday School at 11:30am.
• We’ll hike Hidden Falls Regional Park (1313 Hidden Falls Drive) in Saint Paul at 12:00pm.
• We’ll walk the trails for no more than two hours.
• You’ll raise money for OCMC. (modest contributions welcome - every dollars helps!)
• You’ll wear masks.
• You’ll keep social distance.
• You’ll bring your own water and snacks.
• You’ll wash your hands with hand sanitizer.
• You’ll have a parent with you if you’re a kid.
• You’ll come in separate cars by family or individual.
• You’ll dress for weather, hiking, and nature conditions.
• We’ll contribute funds to bring people to Christ and his Church.
• We’ll trek together for a great afternoon on a lovely, warm weekend.

Youth Kick-Off - October 24

Help us kick off the another great year of Youth Ministry at St. George's. Please join this kick-off virtual event on Saturday October 24, 2020 on zoom. All youth are welcome. At this event we will come together in fellowship, play some games, connect with Father Perry, and learn from the youth what they would like to do this year.

To participate in this kick-off event, register using this link. You can register up until event time.
https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlf--vpj0jHtwieFQ0D51xaSsh7hwwaXBX. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Virtual Fellowship Hour Today

Click here to join the Zoom Fellowship Hour following Divine Liturgy on October 18. You do not have to have Zoom to participate. Those interested may simply call in. Call (312) 626 6799 and enter the Meeting ID: 859 0594 2998 Passcode: 776703

Board of Elections - Volunteers Needed

The Parish Council is looking for volunteers to serve on the Board of Electors. (Relatives of current parish council members are not eligible). We need 2-3 individuals. If you are interested, please contact Diane Anastos at anastos.diane@gmail.com.

Sunday School Update

• Middle & High School classes continue in-person and virtually. Teachers email Zoom login info weekly.
• Grades 4th-6th, we will be starting soon (hybrid; with in-person and virtual option)!
• Pre-school, please contact Mrs. Lerah for at-home materials!
• K-3, we are still in the planning process.

Please contact Aida if you would like to receive the weekly Zoom login email at aidaabebe1@gmail.com or call 651-434-7826.

Vespers

Vespers Services have resumed, Saturdays at 5pm. A good preparation for Sunday Divine Liturgy! Please note: there will be no Vespers Service on Saturday, October 31. Weekday Divine Liturgies and Vespers do not require advance online signup. Please sign-in when you arrive at church.

Opportunities to Serve!

Opportunities are available the first week of every month to serve a hot, nutritious meal to the hungry at either Loaves and Fishes or FOCUS. Please consider volunteering to help make a difference. Upcoming dates are November 1 and December 7. Contact George Mastrogiorgis at info@stgeorgegoc.org to reserve a volunteer spot.

Peaceful March & Candlelight Vigil at St. Sahag

Please join members of St. Sahag Armenian Church for a peaceful march on Saturday, October 17th at 2pm at the intersection of Summit and Snelling Avenues in St. Paul. The gathering is in support of Christians suffering through the current strife and violence in Armenia. Social distancing and face covering rules will be observed. A candlelight vigil will follow at St. Sahag Church, 203 North Howell Street, St. Paul 55104.

St. George Middle Eastern Festival Bake Sale

Since the Middle Eastern Festival in July was cancelled, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church has scheduled a drive through Bake Sale on Saturday, October 31. See this PDF flyer for details!

St. Mary’s OCA Spaghetti Fundraiser

St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral ‘O’ Club is sponsoring its annual Spaghetti Dinner on November 8! This will be a Grab-and-Go Dinner. Enjoy the same excellent dinner with a new twist! Pre-order and pay for your meal online. Orders due by 6pm on Wednesday, November 4. Order pick up on Sunday, November 8, from 10am-1pm in the back parking lot of the St. Mary’s Parish Center (1701 5th St. NE, Minneapolis). All proceeds will be distributed to support our St. Tikhon's Seminarian student and his family and in recognition of the 10th Anniversary of FOCUS Minnesota, we thank you for your support! Don't forget to order, starting October 18! To place your order visit: https://stmarysoclub.square.site/s/order

Seven Holy Women & You: Walking with the Saints - An Online Women's Retreat

This year, the beloved Ancient Faith Women's Retreat moves online November 14-15 for a special journey into the lives of seven women saints and the ways they foster our own spiritual identity. Created as both a deeply personal and enriching communal experience, our live, interactive webinar retreat will feature the writers of Seven Holy Women: A Storytelling Devotional. A copy of the book is complimentary with each registration package, and registrants will receive the book in time to begin reading and writing in it before the retreat. Details and registration: https://store.ancientfaith.com/seven-holy-women-retreat/

PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation

Attention college students: the 2020/2021 application is now open and accepting applications. The Foundation accepts applications from eligible Greek American college students and will distribute $250,000 in scholarship awards ($20,000 given specifically for students studying music or arts).  Applications must be submitted electronically by January 31, 2021. For guidelines and to apply, visit https://www.panhellenicsf.org/apply. For inquiries please email pkorbakes@panhellenicsf.org or call (312) 357-6432.

Many know Chris Granias who is an accomplished pianist, music writer/composer and for many years has lived with MS but continues his love for music with his loving wife, Christine's, support. For the last five years Chris has organized a concert in support of those with MS. This year, it’s a (you guessed it) virtual concert.  With the help of his two sons, John and Andrew, he is getting it put together. Following is information for viewing and support of the National MS Society. It is scheduled for next Monday, October 19th at 4:00pm cst.   

Kalo Taxidi (Good Journey) 4 Please join Dr. Chris Granias, along with fellow composers and musicians, on Monday, October 19that 4:00pm CST for the 4th Annual Kalo Taxidi Concert! Due to COVID-19, this year’s concert will be a virtual experience, but as fun and memorable as always! You can view the concert on Chris’ website at www.nationalmssociety.org/go/Kalo_Taxidi. WHAT An evening of original music with Dr. Chris Granias and friends! WHEN Monday, October 19, 2020 at 4:00pm (CST) WHERE View online at www.nationalmssociety.org/goto/Kalo_Taxidi MS does not stop because of this pandemic, and neither will we. People living with MS need us now more than ever. The funds we raise through this event will help us be there for the MS community, now in this time of crisis and beyond.

Free Event - All Ages Donations are welcomed!  Help us reach our fundraising goal of $5,000! All proceeds will benefit the National MS Society! About Multiple Sclerosis MS is an auto-immune disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no known cause and no known cure. Nearly 1 million people in the United States live with MS.

2020 Stewardship Contributions

Through October 4, $165,212 of our 2020 goal of $257,500 in Stewardship contributions have been received.

Stewardship Response Fund

Thank you all for your generous support! Our Stewardship Response Fund (stretch goal) was created to help us live out our 2020 budget goals. We have set a goal of raising an additional $15,000 in stewardship. Any contribution amount will help us reach our goal!

Goal & Progress

9/50 contributors have given $50 

13/75 contributors have given $100

14/20 contributors have given $250 or more

In total, as of October 9, 36 parishioners have contributed $8,805.50/$15,000 

If you are able to give, please visit http://www.stgeorgegoc.org/give. Please enter - "2020 Stewardship Response Fund" in the "Notes" box.

Or please mail a check to:

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Attn: Stewardship – 2020 Stewardship Response Fund, 1111 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105, In the memo line, please add: "2020 Stewardship Response Fund."

Remember the church in your will/estate planning

If you would like to support the mission and vision of the church through your will/estate, consider adding a statement to your will such as, "After all my bills are paid, I want 10 percent of my estate (a tithe or another percentage) to go to St. George Greek Orthodox Church in St. Paul, MN."