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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2021-10-10
Bulletin Contents
Calendar
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Announcements
Wisdom of the Fathers
In Other News
Saints and Feasts
Stewardship
Metropolis of Chicago News
Archdiocese News
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (651) 222-6220
  • Street Address:

  • 1111 Summit Ave

  • St. 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

Welcome!

We hope that you will make this your spiritual home. Connect with us on our website, Facebook page, YouTube, or sign-up for our email list at https://tinyurl.com/yc3tp29w.

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

Confession (by appointment)

Weekday Services (www.stgeorgegoc.org/calendar)

Streaming

youtube.com/c/stgeorgestpaul

facebook.com/stgeorgestpaul

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.

Past Bulletins


Calendar

  • Upcoming Events

    October 8 to October 18, 2021

    Friday, October 8

    Family Camp

    Sunday, October 10

    3rd Sunday of Luke

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Sunday School

    11:30AM Philoptochos Meeting

    Tuesday, October 12

    6:00PM EVENING SERVICE

    7:00PM Catechism - Christ II: His Work & Teachings

    Wednesday, October 13

    +FAST DAY

    Thursday, October 14

    +ST. PARASKEVE PETKA OF ROMANIA

    8:00AM Orthros

    9:00AM DIVINE LITURGY

    Friday, October 15

    +FAST DAY

    Sunday, October 17

    Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Sunday School

    Monday, October 18

    +ST. LUKE EVANGELIST

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Tone

By the cross, O Lord, you destroyed death; to the thief you opened paradise. The myrrhbearers' sorrow you transformed into joy, and you sent your apostles forth to proclaim that you had risen from the dead, Christ our God, bestowing on all the world your great mercy.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Eulampius & Eulampia in the 4th Tone

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

O unfailing protection of Christians, and our faithful advocate before the Creator: though we are sinners, do not ignore our entreaty; but in your goodness, grant your timely help to us who appeal to you in faith. Quickly make intercession; on our behalf make speedy supplication, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

Brethren, working together with him, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, "At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation." Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in any one's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"

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Announcements

Greeters: Jon Kennedy & Richard Kanavati

Fellowship Hour: Thank you to Paul & Wendy Loudas 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 +Mr. John Bighley, husband of Mrs. Alexis Bighley on October 06, 2021. May his memory be eternal! May the Lord grant him rest where all the saints repose.

Philoptochos Meeting Today!

Please join us after Divine Liturgy for our Monthly meeting (in person or virtual)! Join Zoom Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/r2v6akfp  Meeting ID: 834 4004 0560; Passcode: 743304; or dial +1 312 626 6799.

October Pantry Drive

FOCUS MN's Second Helping Food Pantry is running low on essential staple items, so we are sponsoring a Pantry Drive in advance of Advent/Thanksgiving. Please remember the pantry when doing your grocery shopping. We are collecting pasta, (any shape) pasta sauce, (any type) soups, and any type of canned goods. You can drop them off in the collection box in the parking lot vestibule.

Save the Date - Youth & Family Potluck!

Join us on Saturday, October 23 at 4 pm at the home of Misael & Lisa Jordan for an evening of fun and fellowship. Please call Lisa at (651) 470-6705 if you can bring a dish to pass.

Lost & Found Items

Please check the box near the coat racks for things you might be missing. These include caps and clothing, Birkenstocks, Igloo cooler, water bottles, etc. Items not collected by Sunday, October 31, will be donated. Thank you!

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Wisdom of the Fathers

That dead man was being buried, and many friends were conducting him to his tomb. But there meets him Christ, the Life and Resurrection, for He is the destroyer of death and of corruption; He it is "in Whom we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28); He it is Who has restored the nature of man to that which it originally was; and has set free our death-fraught flesh from the bonds of death.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 36.42, p. 153., 5th Century

The virgin's son met the widow's son. He became like a sponge for her tears and as life for the death of her son. Death turned about in its den and turned its back on the victorious one.
St. Ephrem the Syrian
Commentary on Tatian's Diatessaron, 6.23. (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. vol. 3: Luke, Intervarsity Press)

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In Other News

Divorce Rebuilders

Saints Peter & Paul Divorce Rebuilders offers support, guidance and hope to those who are separated and divorced. Meetings this Fall 2021 will be held at SS Peter and Paul, Glenview, IL and also by ZOOM on Mondays, October 4 through November 8 starting at 7pm for six weeks. This group provides a place where you can learn, heal and rebuild from the hurt of divorce. New insights and perspectives will help you create new understandings towards developing new personal, relational and spiritual goals in your life. Discussion, feedback and support are integral components of this program. In addition, our group engages in ongoing social activities. Leader: Maria Boyle, Counseling, Northwestern University. To enroll in this program please email: sspp.divorcerebuilders@gmail.com or mariaharduvel4@gmail.com and note Divorce Rebuilders in the subject line. For more information on this program, visit SS Peter & Paul’s website www.ssppglenview.org under Ministries and Support. There is no cost for this program. “No Christian should walk through the pain of divorce alone.” 

FOCUS MN 2021 Fundraiser

This in-person event will be held Thursday, October 21, 2021, 6-9 pm at St. Mary’s GOC in Minneapolis. All are invited to celebrate FOCUS’s work and reflect on the blessings of the past year. Small plates and refreshments; free-will offering – all are welcome! RSVP: focustwincities@gmail.com or 651-222-0712 (By inviting a friend, you'll be helping us grow our network of support!) 

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.

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.

 

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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
October 10

Eulampius & Eulampia the Martyrs

The Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia were from Nicomedia, and contested for Christ during the reign of Maximian, in the year 296.

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Stewardship

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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.

You can now submit your 2021 Pledge Form Online

Click here to submit your 2021 Stewardship Pledge Form.

https://forms.gle/fykFQyeTLsca7yGf7

2021 Stewardship Goal

$168,341 of $250,000 (through August)

Pledges Received

As of September 17, 108 families have pledged $157,274 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.

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