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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2021-01-31
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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

Streaming

YouTube Channel

Facebook Page

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

Saturday Vespers & Weekday Services (see Online Calendar)

Confession (by appointment)

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

  • Upcoming Events

    January 31 to February 8, 2021

    Sunday, January 31

    +UNMERCENARIES KYROS & JOHN

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    11:00AM Sunday School

    Monday, February 1

    4:30PM Loaves & Fishes

    Tuesday, February 2

    +PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE

    8:00AM ORTHROS

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, February 3

    +FAST DAY

    1:30PM Daytime Bible Study

    Friday, February 5

    +FAST DAY

    Saturday, February 6

    +ST. PHOTIOS THE GREAT

    5:00PM Vespers

    Sunday, February 7

    Godparent & Godchild Sunday

    Teaching Liturgy

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Virtual Fellowship Hour

    11:00AM Sunday School

    Monday, February 8

    +ST. THEODORE STRATELATES

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

15th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.


Gospel Reading

15th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 19:1-10

At that time, Jesus was passing through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."


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Announcements

Sign-up for Divine Liturgy January 31

Follow this link to sign up for services on Sunday, January 31 at 8:30/9:30am.

Greeters: Bill Clemons

Reminder, per Metropolis protocols, facemasks and physical distancing required, please stay home when not feeling well.

 

Click the links below to stream upcoming services

YouTube Channel

Facebook Page

 

Loaves and Fishes Volunteer Opportunity

Monday, February 1st we will serve our first meal for the hungry in 2021. We will be wearing masks and physical distancing in order to prepare the meals-to-go style. Please consider helping out; it will only take two hours. (from 4:30 to around 6:30.) Our volunteer number is limited to 7- so sign up early! Click here- Loaves and Fishes February Sign-Up

 

January Men's Clothing Drive

Please consider donating your unneeded gently used men's clothing (including belts!) to the FOCUS MN Clothes Closet. Place donations in the box in the parking lot vestibule by January 31 and all items will be delivered to FOCUS House for distribution. We are collecting only men's items at this time. Look to future bulletins for collection drives to come.

 

Thank you!

Thank you to Fr. Perry and all the parishioners of St. George for your prayers and support during our recovery from COVID-19, and my recent surgery. – Presvytera Eileen Simon

 

Daytime Bible Study

Daytime Bible Study continues to meet on the first and third Wednesdays at 1:30pm on Zoom. Our next meeting is on February 3. We will study Genesis 27.1 through 28.22. Please join us! Click here to join Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 858 6168 1556; Passcode: 270446. If questions, contact Kathy Ryan at kathy.aeiou@gmail.com

 

Usher in the New Year

Join the group of greeters/ushers who help at in-person church services! Contact Yodahe Gamada if interested at 612.715.8651 or yodahegamada@gmail.com

 

Parish Council Officers Elected

The Parish Assembly voted on January 10 to retain the 2020 Parish Council roster for 2021. On January 19 the following officers were elected: President- Dean Natto (email: dean@stgeorgegoc.org; Vice President- Jon Kennedy; Secretary- Stephen Kanavati; Treasurer- John Simon; Assistant Treasurer- Bill Clemons (email: treasurer@stgeorgegoc.org). Congratulations to our 2021 officers! We thank our entire Parish Council for their service to our church. We also want to thank our 2020 Executive Board for their hard work and service!

 

House Blessings

Following Epiphany, please contact Fr. Perry to have your house blessed! No complicated planning or preparation necessary. You provide a bowl of water and make sure your family is present. Please call, text, or email Fr. Perry (651) 706-9672 cell or frperry@stgeorgegoc.org to schedule a house blessing. Χρόνια πολλά! Many Years for the feast of Epiphany!

 

Wednesday Evening Lenten Book Discussions

Lent begins on March 15. As part of our Lenten lecture series, we will host book discussions following Pre-sanctified Liturgy on Wednesday evenings. The book we’ll be reading is Toolkit for Spiritual Growth: a Practical Guide to Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving by Fr. Evan Armatas. The cost is $10. To reserve your copy, please email Steve Arsenault at  arsenault003@gmail.com or stop by the bookstore after Liturgy prior to February 22. You will be notified when the book is available for pickup in the bookstore.

   

Sign-up for Divine Liturgy February 7

Follow this link to sign up for services on Sunday, February 7 at 8:30/9:30am.

 

 

 

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For Christ's presence is like that of some life-giving, scented balsam which restores health, enriches life and gives savor to the soul, the thoughts, the words of a man. In brief, distance from Christ means corruption and death, and closeness to Him means salvation and life.
Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic
Prolog, 4 February

Christ is the salvation that comes, and Zacchaeus is the house to which He comes.
Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic
Prolog, 4 February

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In Other News

Support for those in Need

Please contact Fr. Perry or our Ladies Philoptochos if you or someone you know is in need (food, clothing, shelter, etc.). Our Ladies Philoptochos, Missions & Benevolence, Discretionary support, FOCUS MN, etc. are here to help.

 

Lyn Olson Medical Crisis On-Line Winter Fundraiser

Announcing a new winter fundraiser for Lyn Olson MCP,  our Hand Made with Love Auction.  A great way to pluck one of a kind handcrafted gifts for Valentine’s Day, while supporting a good cause. Auction runs from Jan 27-Feb 6.

https://one.bidpal.net/mcpwinauc2021/browse/all(details:item/54)

 

Photos Updated in Shutterfly 

Photos are being updated to Shutterfly. Take a look. https://stgeorgegoc.shutterfly.com

 

Announcing 2021 Roselawn Program Prices

Advance planning can give you and your family peace of mind and is also cost-effective because annual cost increases are typically at least 2%. 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 Orthodox section, and easily identifiable by the monument/altar table. Contact the church office for more information.   

2021 Discounted Prices for Parishioners: 

$6,460 = Monument Lot (2 graves) 

$4,246 = Flat Lot (2 Graves) 

$2,508 = Flat Lot (1 Grave, Limited Availability) 

Lots for both monument and marker stones are still available.   

Please follow Roselawn regulations for the care and beautification of your 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. 

https://www.google.com/maps/@44.9930459,-93.1389199,69m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en 

https://www.google.com/maps/@44.9931192,-93.1393733,3a,37.5y,107.59h,84.79t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWsyLYEQ6btgc3SJkAxjgbg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=en 

   

Blood Drive at YWCA

The Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Friday, February 12 from 10 am. – 4 pm at the YWCA St. Paul, 375 Selby Ave, St. Paul. If you are able to participate, please sign up for a time slot.

 

Spring Opportunities at Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)

  • OCF Small Groups: Registration is open now! These groups of 4-7 people separated by gender will be meeting Feb 1-Apr 11. The spots fill up quickly, so register sooner rather than later if you are interested in participating. https://www.ocf.net/smallgroups/
  • Real Break Now: This 15-week virtual course gives students an opportunity to learn about being the church in the world. After completing the course, students can apply for a grant which will fund a service project of their choice! Feb 4-May 6. https://www.ocf.net/real-break-now/
  • Spiritual Wake-Up: During lent (Mar 16-Apr 22), this community of prayer will meet virtually to learn together throughout the Lenten season. More details will be released on the website soon!
  • College Conference: Mark your calendars for May 28-31!
  • District Day: Instead of having a regional retreat, we’ll be having an in-person district day, hosted in Minneapolis. More details about this event will come later. 

For more information email minniowastudent@ocf.net

 

PanHellenic Scholarship Application Deadline January 31

A reminder that applications from eligible Greek American college students 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

Unmercenaries
January 31

Cyrus & John the Unmercenaries

These Saints lived during the years of Diocletian. Saint Cyrus was from Alexandria, and Saint John was from Edessa of Mesopotamia. Because of the persecution of that time, Cyrus fled to the Gulf of Arabia, where there was a small community of monks. John, who was a soldier, heard of Cyrus' fame and came to join him. Henceforth, they passed their life working every virtue, and healing every illness and disease freely by the grace of Christ; hence their title of "Unmercenaries." They heard that a certain woman, named Athanasia, had been apprehended together with her three daughters, Theodora, Theoctiste, and Eudoxia, and taken to the tribunal for their confession of the Faith. Fearing lest the tender young maidens be terrified by the torments and renounce Christ, they went to strengthen them in their contest in martyrdom; therefore they too were seized. After Cyrus and John and those sacred women had been greatly tormented, all were beheaded in the year 292. Their tomb became a renowned shrine in Egypt, and a place of universal pilgrimage. It was found in the area of the modern day resort near Alexandria named Abu Kyr.


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Stewardship

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2021 Stewardship Program

Our 2021 Archdiocesan Stewardship theme comes from Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, "…the greatest of these is love" (13:13). We are excited for 2021 and continuing the challenge of fulfilling our mission at St. George, especially through developing the gift of love. 

Please consider submitting a 2021 pledge card! 52 pledges have been received as of January 29. Pledge cards were mailed in December; contact the office to have one sent to you, or print one from a pdf by clicking here.

Pledge cards can be filled out and emailed digitally to info@stgeorgegoc.org or mailed to the church office. We thank you for supporting the ministries of our parish!

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Bulletin Inserts

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