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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2021-03-06
Bulletin Contents
Calendar
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Announcements
Wisdom of the Fathers
In Other News
Saints and Feasts
Stewardship
Archdiocese News
Bulletin Inserts
Metropolis of Chicago News
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
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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

Fr. Perry Kallis


frperry@stgeorgegoc.org
Administrative Assistant Julie Delton

office@stgeorgegoc.org
Bookstore Steve Arsenault


bookstore@stgeorgegoc.org
Newsletter- Glad Tidings Julie Delton

gladtidings@stgeorgegoc.org

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

    March 6 to March 14, 2021

    Saturday, March 6

    Saturday of Souls

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Memorial

    1:00PM Youth & Family Ski Trip

    5:00PM Vespers

    Sunday, March 7

    Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Sunday School

    10:30AM Virtual Fellowship Hour

    4:30PM M&B Meal for FOCUS

    Monday, March 8

    +Cheesefare Week - Refrain from Meat this Week

    Tuesday, March 9

    +40 MARTYRS OF SEBASTE

    Saturday, March 13

    2:00PM Fanari Regional Lenten Retreat

    5:00PM Vespers

    Sunday, March 14

    Forgiveness Sunday

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
The Reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall.

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

Gospel Reading

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
The Reading is from Matthew 25:31-46

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

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Announcements

Sign-up for Divine Liturgy March 07

Follow this link to sign up for services on Sunday, March 07 at 8:30/9:30 am.  

Greeters: Richard Kanavati, Jon Kennedy

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

Fellowship Hour: Thank you to the Knocke family for hosting this Sunday.

Click the links below to stream upcoming services

YouTube Channel

Facebook Page

Saturday of Souls

Prayer cards are available on the candle stand; please submit names to Fr. Perry tomorrow, Saturday, March 6. You may also submit the names of those who have fallen asleep with this form.

Spring Phyllo Dough Sales

The Spring Phyllo Dough sale has started. You can place your order by dropping off the order form (see Inserts) and payment in the secure lockbox located in the Fellowship Hall or you can mail your order and payment to the church. All orders need to be received by Sunday, March 14th. Thank you for supporting Philoptochos, and Happy Spring Baking!

Saturday Vespers

There will be no Saturday Vespers services during Great Lent (March 15-May 2). We will have Vespers on Saturday, March 13 at 5:00 pm and Forgiveness Vespers on Sunday, March 14 also at 5:00 pm.

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. (See insert for discussion schedule) 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 curbside pickup or in the bookstore after services.

Sign-up for Divine Liturgy March 14

Please sign up in advance by following this link for services on Sunday, March 14 at 8:30/9:30 am.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

He indicates the dispositions of each, calling the one kids, the other sheep, that He might indicate the unfruitfulness of the one, for no fruit will come from kids; and the great profit from the other, for indeed from sheep great is the profit, as well from the milk, as from the wool, and from the young, of all which things the kid is destitute.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily on Matt. XXV, 4th Century

For when one has pity on the poor, he lends to God; and he who gives to the least gives to God--sacrifices spiritually to God an odour of a sweet smell.
St. Cyprian of Carthage
The Lord's Prayer, 33. B#41, p.102, 3rd century

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In Other News

OCF Spring District Event

Attention Minnesota & Iowa college students: Spring District Day is scheduled for March 13th from 10am-5pm at St. Mary’s Greek in Minneapolis! The theme is Exploring Holy Sites and Pilgrimage. We are going to hear from Fr. John Kostas about St. Paul’s journey and then go on an adventure where we’ll learn about Holy Sites from around the world! On the agenda is Mt. Athos, the Holy Sepulchre, Meteora, and Mt. Siani. In your travel bag, don’t forget to bring a mask and water bottle. A light snack and lunch from Tony’s Diner (Greek food) will be provided. Cost is $10; register here by March 10.

Sermons on YouTube Channel

Click the following link to view past sermons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcYoNEUYiMji56SjSVlJpu3IN_zSJrvS_

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.

Community Blood Drive

Lexington-Hamline Community Council will sponsor a Blood Drive in the St. George fellowship hall on Tuesday, April 6 from 1-7 pm. Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=LexhamCC to schedule a donation time. For more information, call LexHam at 651.645.3207.

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

Spring Opportunities at National Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)

  • 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

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Saints and Feasts

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March 06

Saturday of Souls

Through the Apostolic Constitutions (Book VIII, ch. 42), the Church of Christ has received the custom to make commemorations for the departed on the third, ninth, and fortieth days after their repose. Since many throughout the ages, because of an untimely death in a faraway place, or other adverse circumstances, have died without being deemed worthy of the appointed memorial services, the divine Fathers, being so moved in their love for man, have decreed that a common memorial be made this day for all pious Orthodox Christians who have reposed from all ages past, so that those who did not have particular memorial services may be included in this common one for all. Also, the Church of Christ teaches us that alms should be given to the poor by the departed one's kinsmen as a memorial for him.

Besides this, since we make commemoration tomorrow of the Second Coming of Christ, and since the reposed have neither been judged, nor have received their complete recompense (Acts 17:31; II Peter 2:9; Heb. 11:39-40), the Church rightly commemorates the souls today, and trusting in the boundless mercy of God, she prays Him to have mercy on sinners. Furthermore, since the commemoration is for all the reposed together, it reminds each of us of his own death, and arouses us to repentance.

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March 07

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The foregoing two parables -- especially that of the Prodigal Son -- have presented to us God's extreme goodness and love for man. But lest certain persons, putting their confidence in this alone, live carelessly, squandering upon sin the time given them to work out their salvation, and death suddenly snatch them away, the most divine Fathers have appointed this day's feast commemorating Christ's impartial Second Coming, through which we bring to mind that God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to each according to his deeds.

It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the slumber of carelessness unto the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we commemorate Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight -- which exile is the beginning of life as we know it now -- it is clear that today's is reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the last day of judgment, truly, everything of this world will come to an end.

All foods, except meat and meat products, are allowed during the week that follows this Sunday.

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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 and becoming active in our 2021 program today! Pledge cards are available on the candle stand. Please 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 during these challenging times!

Stewardship is a free-will offering of our time, talent, and treasure...

Participating in our Stewardship Program is how individuals/families become active "stewards" of our church. Your contributions give the church the resources needed to fulfill its mission and vision. We thank God for every good gift that comes from above and we thank you for your support of the work of the church! As an added bonus, contributions are tax-deductible. Don't forget, active participation in the liturgical life of the church as well as in our stewardship program is a part of how folks are able to serve on the Parish Council, vote in Parish Assemblies, etc.

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Archdiocese News

Digital Content to Engage Your Parish

03/05/2021

A Webinar on Creating Sharable Digital Content that Engages Your Parish. This webinar is brought to you by the Department of Stewardship,Outreach & Evangelism. Fr. Alexander Petrides will lead the webinar.
https://www.goarch.org/-/digital-content-stewardship

Introduction of Family Matters Podcast: Fully Human Edition

03/01/2021

Fr Alex Goussetis and Prevytera Melanie DiStefanos of the GOA Center for Family Care talk about the launching of a new podcast series that is dedicated to special needs families called "Family Matters: Fully Human Edition"
https://www.goarch.org/-/family-matters-podcast
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Bulletin Inserts

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