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Confession (by appointment)
Weekday Services (www.stgeorgegoc.org/calendar)
Streaming
Fellowship Hour Sunday following Divine Liturgy
Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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.
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7th Sunday of Matthew
8:30AM ORTHROS
9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY
10:30AM Sunday School Teachers Meeting
+ST. HERMAN OF ALASKA & APOSTLE MATTHIAS
6:30PM PARAKLESIS
6:30PM Paraklesis
5:00PM VESPERS
+DORMITION OF THEOTOKOS
8:30AM ORTHROS
9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY
10:30AM College Student Blessing
+ST. STAMATIOS
As the deliverer of captives, and the protector of the poor, a physician of the sick, the defender of kings, O Great Martyr Saint George Victorious; intercede to Christ our God, to save our souls.
7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7
Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35
At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.
As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.
Prosfora: Paul & Elise Werger
Greeters: Paul Werger and Dean Natto
Fellowship Hour: Thank you to Anna & Lazaros Christoforides for hosting this Sunday.
Join us on Sunday, August 15 immediately following Divine Liturgy for a blessing for our college students as they prepare to return to classes this fall.
A special thank you to Ted Roungou, for various maintenance and upkeep of our facilities, to Jim Lake and Demetri Halatsis for installing a new water heater in the altar, and to all who have been preparing for the Greek Summer Festival!
Family Camp is Oct 8-10, 2021. We are currently looking for up to 11 staff members. If interested, please contact Doria Saros at 612-825-9595 or Doria@stmarysgoc.org. The Family Camp theme is: “And He Shall Come Again!”
Add some Greek baking to your summer schedule! Join our Festival bakers in making Greek sweets and pastries with a side of parea (camaraderie), on Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Contact Nanette Gomez for more details- nanettegomez1@gmail.com or 651-335-6132.
Join His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael as he holds townhall meetings with the faithful throughout the Metropolis.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Center for Family Care needs your input!
Please take this short 2 minute survey to help steer their ministry efforts.
The National Philoptochos Marketing & Communications Associate is responsible for managing the day-to-day public relations and marketing activities for the Society. The candidate for this role will have excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has consistently and unequivocally recognized the full humanity of every person beginning at the moment of conception. This position is informed by Scripture and Holy Tradition and is validated by modern science, which confirms that a new, distinct human organism comes into existence at conception.
The annual gala in support of the Lyn Olson Medical Crisis Program will be held on September 19, 2021 from 3-6:30pm at the Korluka Equestrian Farm in Stillwater, MN. Tickets are on sale at https://one.bidpal.net/mcpgala2021/ticketing
His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael is asking you to prayerfully consider volunteering your time and talent as a member of the Archdiocesan Council, the Metropolis Council, or the Metropolis Audit Committee.
At the October 7-12 Metropolis of Chicago Clergy-Laity Assembly elections for open positions on the Archdiocesan Council, the Metropolis Council, and the Metropolis Audit Committee will occur. In order to be nominated for any of these committees, please send your request to info@stgeorgegoc.org asap. If you meet the required qualifications, you will then be asked to complete the application and submit your nomination letter from our parish. Click here for the Metropolis application portal and materials. If nominated, your application is due via the Metropolis application portal no later than 5:00 pm on August 13th. For more on procedures and committee member expectations click here.
https://www.chicago.goarch.org/clergy-laity-nominations
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 the flyer in the Inserts section.
Summer Camp 2022 will be held at Camp Wapogasset July 2-8, 2022. The Summer Camp Staff application Site is up! Please apply now! Summer Camp Applications are due November 30, 2021. Questions? Please contact Doria at 612-825-9595 or Doria@stmarysgoc.org.
Click the following link to view past sermons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcYoNEUYiMji56SjSVlJpu3IN_zSJrvS_. Please share!
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.
This Saint was one of the illustrious Orthodox Bishops called to Constantinople by the holy Patriarch Nicephorus to defend the veneration of the holy icons against Leo the Armenian (see Mar. 8). Saint Emilian was sent into exile by Leo about the year 815, and gave up his soul to the Lord amidst many afflictions and sufferings for the sake of his confession.
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.
Click here to submit your 2021 Stewardship Pledge Form.
https://forms.gle/fykFQyeTLsca7yGf7
$127,197 of $250,000 (through June)
101 Pledges Received
As of July 30, 107 families have pledged $157,174 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!
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.
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Saturday, August 21
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Dear Parishioners, St George needs your volunteer help for the Greek Summer Festival on Saturday August 21! Please consider volunteering for one or more shifts, whether it is pre-festival, or during or after the festival. Many wonderful new opportunities have been added, so we’d appreciate it if you could sign up again (even if you signed up before) in the updated Sign Up Genius link below. Feel free to call Alexis Bighley @ 651-308-8814 with any questions or email her at ABighley@aol.com. regarding volunteer opportunities. Thank you for any help you can provide,
Alexis
NEW SIGNUP GENIUS FOR FESTIVAL: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-20211