Greeters: Yodahe Gamada & Dean Natto

Prosfora: Christina Andrist

Fellowship Hour: Thank you to Jesse & Christina Andrist for hosting this Sunday. 

Notice of Special Parish Assembly

Sunday, July 25, 2021, immediately following Divine Liturgy in the hall and on Zoom. 

After auditing the participation at our June 20 assembly, we did not make quorum, falling just a couple of attendees short. We are thankful to all who participated and provided feedback as well as for their unanimous support of the project. 

In alignment with our Archdiocesan Regulations and our parish bylaws, we ask you to join us again to decide on the Lighting Project. We want to emphasize that this will be an efficient meeting. Dean Natto will summarize his presentation from the prior meeting and make time for questions and feedback.

*If we do not reach quorum on Sunday July 25, a second assembly will be automatically called on Sunday, August 1, immediately following Divine Liturgy and email communications will be issued via our parish email list as to whether the August 1 meeting will convene. Please visit the Parish website (https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/media/media/ or https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/eBK0V6U/sgparishlist) to sign up for our parish email list.

Bible Study

Bible Study continues this Wednesday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. we will complete our study of Joseph in Genesis 45 through 46 vs 7. Everyone is invited to join via zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/3wjwjzws or dial +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 819 6664 4638 Passcode: 915127

Summer Book Discussion Continues

Join us on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm following Paraklesis (6:30 pm) for a 4-week summer book discussion. We will be reading Everywhere Present by Fr. Stephen Freeman. Contact Stephen and Minda in the bookstore if you would like a copy. Please bring a snack to pass (fruit, chips, crackers, veggies, etc.). Week 2: Chapters 3-5, Week 3: Chapters 6-8, Week 4: Chapters 9-11.

Zoom link for July 21: https://tinyurl.com/jx6c8z5s   Or dial +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 870 1359 2044 Passcode: 837406

Festival Lawn Signs & Aprons

Please return any lawn signs and/or aprons you may have at home from previous years, thank you! See the 2021 Festival flyer in the Inserts section.

Baking Volunteer Opportunity

Add some Greek baking to your summer schedule! Join our Festival bakers in making Greek sweets and pastries with a side of camaraderie, on Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Contact Nanette Gomez for more details- nanettegomez1@gmail.com or 651-335-6132.

July-August 2021 Glad Tidings

Read the latest issue: https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/media/media/

Become a Clergy-Laity Sponsor 

Our Metropolis Clergy-Laity Conference is scheduled to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, October 7-10. The Metropolis and the Clergy-Laity Assembly host parishes invite you to consider sponsorship opportunities for the Clergy-Laity Assembly. Please see flyer in Inserts section. 

Mental Health Survey 

The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology & Religion (OCAMPR) has partnered with the Assembly of Bishops on a pioneering Mental Health Task Force, which has produced a survey to assess the mental health needs of our communities. The survey is not a self-assessment but rather seeks to gather the faithful's perceptions on the topic. Please take a moment to complete the survey at: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/ministries/mental-health-task-force/mental-health-needs-assessment-survey. Thank you!

Sermons on YouTube Channel

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

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.

Dance Practice Resumes

Time to dust off the dancing shoes! The Greek Dancers of Minnesota are resuming practice on Sundays from 7-8 pm at St. George GOC in the hall. New this year: a youth division will be coached by Marisa Mortari. New members welcome! For more info, please contact Marisa or Angela Mortari at 651-730-1652.

Our 2021 Archdiocesan theme comes from Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, "…the greatest of these is love" (13:13). May we continue to fulfill our mission at St. George, especially through developing the gift of love.

2021 Stewardship Goal

$109,267 of $250,000 (through May)

101 Pledges Received

As of June 23, 101 families have pledged $153,654 for the 2021 stewardship year.

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!

Welcome Visitors!
Thank you for joining us in worship. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian or this is your first visit to an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us. Although Holy Communion is offered only to baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians, all are invited to receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) at the end of the service. The Antidoron is reminiscent of the agape feast that followed worship in the early Church. One does not have to be of Greek descent, nor speak Greek, to be an Orthodox Christian and member of our parish. All people, of any background, are welcome to join the Orthodox Church. For those interested in learning more about the Christian Faith or becoming a member of our church, please contact Fr. Perry after services or at frperry@stgeorgegoc.org or (651) 222-6220. You may also sign our Guest Book with your preferred contact and we will follow up. Finally, we hope you will join us in our hall upstairs after service this morning for fellowship and refreshments.