Memorial: Ioannis (Yianni) Pitsavas (14 years)
Greeter: Richard Kanavati
Fellowship Hour: Thank you to Mrs. Theologia Pitsavas for hosting this Sunday.
Memory Eternal
It is with a heavy heart, but with hope in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we share with you the passing of +James Theros on August 30, 2021. His funeral service was held on September 3. May the Lord grant him rest with the saints and may his memory be eternal! Obituary: https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/obituaries/James-Theros/
Office Closed
The office will be closed next Tuesday, September 7, for the Labor Day Holiday.
Sunday School Begins September 12
In-person classes will be held starting next Sunday, September 12.
Basil for the Elevation of the Holy Cross
Please let Fr. Perry or Julie know if you have any basil at home you would be willing to donate for the Cross-tray for the Elevation on September 14. If so, please bring it on Sunday, September 12.
Fall Family Camp
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!"
FOCUS Volunteer Opportunity
Help feed the hungry on Sunday, September 5th with St. George at FOCUS MN. This will be our third meal of 2021, with each meal we have seen the numbers served increase. Meals will be served take-out style, and the time commitment is short - about 2.5 to 3 hours. We need six volunteers. Sign-up here September Meal Sign-up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49ada623a0fcc70-september - or talk with any member of the Missions and Benevolence Committee.
Church Picnic
The annual Church picnic will be hosted by the Kontinakis-Negron/Youso families on Sunday, September 19th at Highland Park Shelter. Come for food, fun, and fellowship!
Highland Park Shelter
1200 Montreal Ave
St. Paul 55116
Vessel for Holy Chrism
Please contact Fr. Perry if you or your family would be interested in donating a vessel/container for our Holy Chrism.
Message from Festival Committee
Please return any festival yard signs, aprons, hats, or any other festival equipment to the church as soon as possible so they can be inventoried and go to storage – Thanks!
2022 Ecclesiastical Wall Calendars
Please contact the office at office@stgeorgegoc.org or 651.222.6220 if you do NOT wish to have a wall calendar mailed to your home.