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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2020-10-25
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St. George Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

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

  • 1111 Summit Avenue

  • Saint Paul, MN 55105


Contact Information






Services Schedule

Sunday Morning Orthros/Matins 8:30am, 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”

Parish Vision Statement: "Ascending together to the fullness of Life"

 


Past Bulletins


Calendar

  • Upcoming Events

    October 25 to November 2, 2020

    Sunday, October 25

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    11:00AM Virtual Sunday School (Middle & High School)

    Monday, October 26

    +ST. DEMETRIOS

    8:00AM ORTHROS

    9:00AM DIVINE LITURGY

    Tuesday, October 27

    7:00PM Evening Bible Study

    Wednesday, October 28

    +HOLY PROTECTION - OXI DAY

    +FAST DAY

    Friday, October 30

    +FAST DAY

    Saturday, October 31

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy in Eau Claire, WI

    Sunday, November 1

    Patriarchate Sunday

    +STS. KOSMAS & DAMIANOS

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Virtual Fellowship Hour

    11:00AM Sunday School

    4:30PM M&B Meal for FOCUS

    Monday, November 2

    ST. ELPIDOPHOROS - Archbishop’s Nameday

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.


Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:26-39

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.


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Announcements

Sign-up for Divine Liturgy October 25

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

 

Greeters: Yodahe Gamada & Bill Clemons

  

Sign-up for Divine Liturgy November 1

Follow this link to sign up for services on Sunday, November 1 at 8:30/9:30am.

 

Click the links below to stream upcoming services

YouTube Channel

Facebook Page

  

Youth Kick-Off - Today October 24

Help us kick off the another great year of Youth Ministry at St. George's. Please join this kick-off virtual event this morning, 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.

 

Baptized

Raymond M. became a full member of the Orthodox Christian Faith on October 18; his sponsors are Soule and Vicky Paraschou. A warm welcome and congratulations to Raymond!

 

Evening Bible Study

Our next virtual Bible Study with Fr. Perry will be on Tuesday, October 27 at 7pm. We will be reading: John 15:17-27; 16:1-2. Click here to join Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 960 2797 6641 Passcode: 140973

 

Help Feed the Hungry

Join your church family Sunday, November 1st for our last FOCUS MN meal of 2020. All meals will be served take out from Rice Street- we need help to package and distribute. Pandemic protocols will be in place with masks and social distancing.  We have seen this ministry grow to serving 160 meals. Please sign up here November Meal Signup, or talk to George Mastrogiorgis or any member of the Missions & Benevolence Committe with questions.

 

Philoptochos Bake Sale

We are excited to announce our annual Bake Sale will take place this year. Pre-orders only (no inside sales) and curbside pick up only. You can start ordering your favorite handmade delicious authentic Greek sweets and baked goods the week of October 26th by visiting the church web page www.stgeorgegoc.org. Fresh phyllo dough will also be available for order as well.

Orders will be accepted through Sunday, November 8th. Your order will be packaged and available for curbside pick up on Saturday, November 21, 11am – 2pm, or Sunday, November 22nd from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Your support and commitment to our mission is greatly appreciated and helps fund many worthwhile local, national and international charities.

 

Parish Christmas Card

Each Christmas our Philoptochos sends out a beautiful icon Christmas card. This card is signed with the names of those who choose to send Christmas greetings in this way to others in our church community, near and far, with a donation to Philoptochos. Philoptochos uses this money to fund various philanthropic projects.

We are hoping that during this difficult year of many trials, that many of you will choose to include your name, or your family’s names, in this Christmas card. Forms can be found in the Bulletin Inserts section, on the church website and in the November-December issue of Glad Tidings. Please submit forms by Sunday, December 6th.

  

Christmas Flowers

We welcome your donations for Christmas floral decorations. Names of those you wish to memorialize will be listed in the Christmas bulletin. Donation forms can be found in the Bulletin Inserts section, on the church website and in the November-December issue of Glad Tidings. Deadline is Sunday, December 20.

 

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.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we are journeying in a strange road, know not which way to go unless we have some one to lead us; how should the soul, being rent away from the body, and having gone out from all her accustomed region, know where to walk without one to show her the way?
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century

Some say, 'Why do they [demons] possess people?' I answer those who wish to have this explained that the reason of these things is very deep. Somewhere one of His saints addressed God by saying, 'Your judgments are a vast abyss.' As long as we bear this in mind, we will perhaps not miss the mark.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on Luke, Homily 44. (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture; vol 3: Luke, Intervarsity Press)

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In Other News

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.

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Saints and Feasts

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The Holy Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius the Notaries

These Martyrs were disciples of Saint Paul the Confessor (see Nov. 6). Martyrius was a subdeacon, Marcian a chanter and reader. They were beheaded by the Arians in the year 346. Miracles were wrought at their tomb, and demons were cast out; Saint John Chrysostom began the building of the church in their honour in Constantinople, and it was completed by patriarch Sisinius.


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Stewardship

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2020 Stewardship Contributions

Through October 18, $167,362 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 23, 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."

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Bulletin Inserts

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros Appoints the National Philoptochos 2020-2022 Executive Board

10/19/2020

Today, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America in his capacity as Chairman of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society announced the appointment of the Executive Board Members for the 2020-2022 term.
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