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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-02-20
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Calendar
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Announcements
Wisdom of the Fathers
In Other News
FOCUS MN
MEOCCA News
Archdiocese News
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
Metropolis of Chicago News
Saints and Feasts
Stewardship
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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)

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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

  • Parish Calendar

    February 20 to February 28, 2022

    Sunday, February 20

    Sunday of the Prodigal Son

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Sunday School

    11:00AM Godparent & Godchild Sunday Luncheon

    Monday, February 21

    7:00PM Catechism - Church I: Birth, Mission, Structure

    Wednesday, February 23

    +ST. POLYCARP OF SMYRNA

    +FAST DAY

    Thursday, February 24

    10:00AM Glad Tidings Mailing

    Friday, February 25

    +FAST DAY

    Saturday, February 26

    +ST. PHOTINI - SAMARITAN WOMAN

    Saturday of Souls - No Liturgy Today

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy in Eau Claire, WI

    7:00PM Community Fellowship Tea via Zoom

    Sunday, February 27

    +MEATFARE - JUDGEMENT SUNDAY

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Sunday School

    1:00PM Urban Expedition – See GREECE at the Landmark Center

    Monday, February 28

    +Cheesefare Week - Refrain from Meat this Week

  • Ministries Calendar

    February 27 to February 27, 2022

    Sunday, February 27

    12:30PM Oratorical Writer's Circle

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 2nd Tone

When you descended into death, Life immortal, you vanquished the pow'r of hell by your resplendent divinity and when you raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out triumphantly: O giver of life, Christ our God, glory to you.

Apolytikion for St. George in the 4th Tone

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.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 3rd Tone

Let us flee the boastful words of the Pharisee and learn humility from the sights of the publican; let us cry out to the Savior: Spare us, for you alone are rich in forgiveness.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Sunday of the Prodigal Son
The Reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 6:12-20

Brethren, "all things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be enslaved by anything. "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food" -- and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that he who joins himself to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, "The two shall become one flesh." But he who is united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun immorality. Every other sin which a man commits is outside the body; but the immoral man sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body and in your spirit which belong to God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Prodigal Son
The Reading is from Luke 15:11-32

The Lord said this parable: "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in loose living. And when he had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to be in want. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have filled his belly with the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants.' And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' But the father said to his servants, 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to make merry. Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant. And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.' But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, 'Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!' And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"

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Announcements

Greeters

Yodahe Gamada & Alexis Bighley

Prosphora (Offering Bread)

Irene Loudas

Fellowship Hour

Thank you to Dean Natto & Joanna Tzenis and the Parish Council for hosting in honor of Godparent and Godchild Sunday! 

Godparent and Godchild Sunday Today, February 20

Join us this Sunday, February 20 for our annual Godparent-Godchild Sunday! Pray together in Liturgy followed by Sunday School and a light meal. Thank you to our hosts Dean and Joanna and our Parish Council. Please contact Dean (dean@stgeorgegoc.org) if you are interested in volunteering. We will offer a prayer during Liturgy for our Godparents and Godchildren. 

Upcoming Digital Sunday Bulletins

The bulletins for Sunday, February 27, and March 6 will NOT be emailed. They can be accessed by clicking the “media” option on the parish home page: https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/media/media/ 

Urban Expedition – See GREECE at the Landmark Center on February 27

Support the St. George Missions & Benevolence programs by visiting the Urban Expedition in downtown St. Paul on Sunday, February 27 from 1-3 pm. Featured will be The Greek Dancers of MN, Greek musicians, baked goods, cultural exhibits, crafts, and bazaar. See https://www.landmarkcenter.org/urban-expedition/ for more information.

The St. George Annual Ski Trip is Back, March 5!

Mark your calendars for March 5, and get ready for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at Trollhaugen Ski Area in Dresser, WI → 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI 54009.  

We will arrive at 2:15 pm, and lift tickets are active at 2:45 pm. Tickets are valid until closing at 9 pm (the last tubing session starts at 5 pm). We will meet at Trollhaugen at the arrival time. Parents/Guardians/Families are responsible for chaperoning their own youth at the event. 

Pricing is as follows: Lift Ticket = $22/person – Rental = $22/person – Tubing = $15/ person 2 hour session. Youth 17 and under and adults 55 and older $10 off lift tickets and $5 off tubing. Money can be submitted to the church office. Scholarships available, see Fr. Perry. Register and pay by Monday, February 28th at https://bit.ly/saintgeorgeskitrip. Checks payable to St. George GOC, memo “ski trip”

Please direct questions regarding skiing/snowboarding age appropriateness and lessons to Wendy Loudas wsl2@comcast.net (651-235-2646) All other questions can be directed to Niko Vasilopoulos niko@stgeorgegoc.org. 

Volunteers Needed!

In order to make sure this year's ski trip on March 5 is a success, we need help from you! If you are able to volunteer and assist with check-in, passing out lift tickets, coordinating tubers, and organizing late arrivals, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/skitripvolunteer. Direct any questions to Niko Vasilopoulos niko@stgeorgegoc.org. 

Wednesday Evening Lenten Book Discussions

Lent begins on March 7. As part of our Lenten lecture series, we will host book discussions following Pre-sanctified Liturgy on Wednesday evenings, beginning March 9. The book we’ll be reading is For the Life of the World by Fr. Alexander Schmemann. To reserve your copy, please email Steve Arsenault arsenault003@gmail.com or stop by the bookstore after Liturgy.

Friday Evening Lenten Speakers

Stay tuned for topics and speakers following Salutation services on Friday evenings: March 11, 18, 25, and April 1,8.

Lenten Meal Sign Up

Volunteers needed! Please sign up in the fellowship hall or contact the office at office@stgeorgegoc.org to host a 7 pm Lenten meal following services on Wednesdays (March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6) or Fridays (March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 8) during Great Lent. Individuals, families, or groups are invited to sign up. 

Saturday of Souls March 12

We will commemorate the Saturday of the Souls on Saturday, March 12. Please submit the first names of your loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord to be commemorated on that day. Prayer cards are available at the candle stand. All are welcome to bring kollyva for the memorial.

Winter Camp March 11-13! 

Winter Camp at Camp St. Croiz has been rescheduled for March 11-13. If you have a youth grades 6th-12th that want to participate this year, please fill out the linked registration form. The theme is Baptism and Salvation.
 
The cost is reduced for the new weekend. Payment thru Venmo - @stmarysocayouth or checks payable to St Marys OCA. Visit https://tinyurl.com/5n75e5ys for more info. The full cost is $160. Please contact Fr. Perry for info regarding financial aid scholarships. St. George is subsidizing half the cost for our youth. Please contact Fr. Perry if you are interested in attending. If you have already paid, please let Fr. Perry know.

Fanari Lenten Retreat!

We are excited to announce the second annual METROPOLIS-WIDE Fanari Lenten Retreat. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, Song Night, and much more! On Saturday, April 2 from 2 pm-8 pm in Minneapolis.

Registration opens Fri, Feb 18 @ noon. Register at fanari.camp/retreat ($30 per camper). Please direct any questions to niko@stgeorgegoc.org.

Pictorial Directory

Thank you to those who participated in the photo sessions. Please make sure the office office@stgeorgegoc.org has your current contact information, including mailing and email addresses and phone numbers, thank you! The best way to do this is by filling out your 2022 Stewardship pledge card. Make sure to note any information that you would like omitted from the directory!

Announcing 2022 Roselawn Program Prices

Advance planning can give you and your family peace of mind and is also cost-effective. Annual cost increases are typically at least 2% and have risen over 27% since 2013. 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” section, and easily identifiable by the monument/altar table. Contact the church office for more information.

2022 Discounted Prices for Parishioners:

$6,715 = Monument Lot (2 Graves)

$4,670 = Flat Lot (2 Graves)

$2,995 = Flat Lot (1 Grave, Limited Availability)

(These prices reflect a 15% off Roselawn Retail Price)

This continues to be one of those great opportunities where you can support the church, save some money and create a legacy for your family all at the same time. Lots for both monument and marker stones are still available. Please follow Roselawn regulations for the care and beautification of your lots.

Register for Lighthouse: A Camp for 12th Grade Graduates 

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has announced registration for Lighthouse: a camp for graduated High School Seniors. Lighthouse aims to prepare campers for the social, emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges they will encounter in the college experience and beyond. The first Lighthouse camp will run from June 25 – July 2 at Carroll University; registration opens March 11, 2022. For more information: https://chicago.goarch.org/lighthouse/

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Wisdom of the Fathers

But if he had despaired of his life, and, ... had remained in the foreign land, he would not have obtained what he did obtain, but would have been consumed with hunger, and so have undergone the most pitiable death: ...
St. John Chrysostom
AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century

... but since he repented, and did not despair, he was restored, even after such great corruption, to the same splendour as before, and was arrayed in the most beautiful robe, and enjoyed greater honours than his brother who had not fallen.
St. John Chrysostom
AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century

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In Other News

Community Fellowship Tea via Zoom  

St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church will host a virtual tea on Saturday, Feb 26 from 7-8pm. Guest speaker will be Fr. Dustin Lyon from Twelve Holy Apostles GOC in Duluth, speaking on “Leading as a Slave of Christ.” Join by clicking on this link: https://zoom.us/j/97874373170?pwd=bmJHenVjYWFraDVhS1VSOXg1YStFZz09&from=addon. Questions? Email hollie.benton@orthodoxservantleaders.com

YAL Event Saturday, February 26

5:00 PM Vespers followed by meet and greet with Fr. Tim at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church.  Join us for fellowship, drinks, and snacks as we get to know Fr. Tim. 
Connect with YAL! Twin Cities Young Adult League is for 18 to 35 year-olds, married or single. Facebook, Instagram,  twincitiesyal@gmail.com

Camping Ministry Sunday, March 20

Camping Ministry Sunday will take place on March 20, 2022, at all parishes in our Metropolis including here at St. George. highlighting the impact of Camping Ministries for the Metropolis faithful, which are celebrating their anniversaries this year: St. Mary’s Camp (70 years) and Fanari Camp (50 years). On March 20, we will be: 

  • Sharing the encyclical from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael.
  • Adam Fuller will offer a few words about the importance of Camping Ministry.
  • Hosting a table during the fellowship hour with materials about our upcoming Summer Camp at Camp Wapo July 2-8, 2022. Adam is here to answer any questions. 

In honor of the 70th Anniversary, ALL St Mary’s Camp Alumni and Campers are invited to attend Divine Liturgy and to wear their favorite Summer Camp T-shirt on Camping Ministries Sunday here at St. George! 

Divorce Rebuilders February 14-March 21

Saints Peter and Paul Divorce Rebuilders offers support, guidance and hope to those who are separated and divorced.  Meetings this Spring of 2022 will be hosted by SS Peter and Paul, Glenview, by ZOOM on Mondays, February 14 through March 21st 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 please note in the subject heading: Divorce Rebuilders. For more information on this program, visit SS Peter & Paul’s website under Ministries and Support. There is no cost for this program.  

Discover OCF: February 25

Calling all High School Juniors and Seniors! The college students at the University of Minnesota want to meet YOU and share all about the Orthodox opportunities in college! Orthodox Christian Fellowship is a national organization for college students to explore their faith. We are inviting you to join us on Friday, February 25th from 6-7:30 pm at the University of Minnesota to get a sneak peek into the college experience. Please RSVP on our website under events at www.ocfumn.com! For parking instructions and meeting location, email ocf@umn.edu. See you there!

Greek Festival Scheduled for July 29-30, 2022

Thank you to Phyllis Kapetanakis for serving as our 2022 festival chairperson! Sub-committee chairs include Dino Contolatis- Food; Jon Kennedy- Operations; George Mastrogiorgis- Communications; Anastasia Mastrogiorgis, Irene Loudas, & Nanette Gomez- Baking; Emilio Kapetanakis- Beverage; Angela Mortari- Entertainment; Stella Hofrenning- Bazaar; Steve Arsenault- Church tours; TBD- Staffing. Please contact Phyllis or one of our chairs to get involved.

Orthodox Daily Prayer App

Faithtree Resources, an Orthodox non-profit, is introducing a free daily Orthodox prayer app for your phone. Download it and give it a try…then share it with everyone you know. What could be better than praying for our world?  Praying together with 1000’s of other Orthodox Christians!  Download app for Androids: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faithtree&mc_cid=4590ed1f4b&mc_eid=feb26ca396 Download app for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-encounter/id1596789782?mc_cid=4590ed1f4b&mc_eid=feb26ca396

Intro to Orthodox Christianity Course

Join us for our MEOCCA, Winter 2022 cooperative catechism course, already in session on Mondays from 7-9 pm. The course is open to all; people interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity, inquirers, catechumens, and current Orthodox Christians we well! The course is an excellent opportunity to deepen the knowledge of the Orthodox Christian Faith. Classes will be held in person and online via Zoom. Register online at https://forms.gle/fwkxDmA2P7AkcqNj8  or  www.meocca.org. Feel free to join us for an individual session as well! Facebook event:  https://fb.me/e/2iwrFZa9u

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.

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FOCUS MN

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Online Volunteer System Ready to Use

We always need volunteers in order to keep the ministry of FOCUS Minnesota running smoothly, so we are happy to invite you to our new online system through HelperHelper! We have moved to an online platform to make it easier to match your interests with the current and evolving needs of FOCUS House.

You can now go directly to our new volunteer management system in the following ways:
1.  Download the App to your Smart Phone Search for HelperHelper in the app store, then FOCUS House MN.
2.  Go to focusmn.org | Click Get Involved on Home Page | Click Volunteer Today on Get Involved Page.
3.  Scan this QR Code 

ONCE YOU'RE IN...

Once in the HelperHelper system, you will be asked to sign in. If you've never used the system, you'll need to provide basic information (name, email address) and create a password.

A list of dates and volunteer opportunities for FOCUS House MN will appear, as shown below. Simply scroll down the dates, click on one that works for you, and click the SIGN UP button. Opportunities currently include:

   •   Weekly lunch bag production
   •   Weekly clothes closet shoppers
   •   Weekly clothes sorters
   •   On-call list for Sunday night meal distribution
   •   Service window receptionist/greeter

READY, SET, GO!

The programs at FOCUS Minnesota continue to expand, thus needing an expansion of our volunteer base. With your involvement, we can improve our work and do more to help those in need. Please consider taking a look today and trying something new. On-the-job training will be provided along with coffee, good fellowship, and gratefulness.

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MEOCCA News

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Lenten Vespers Schedule

March 13, Orthodoxy Sunday, St. Mary’s OCA Cathedral, Minneapolis

March 20, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, St. Paul

March 27, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, W. St. Paul

April 3, St. Mary Greek Orthodox Church, Minneapolis

April 10, Holy Myrrhbearers OCA Church, St. Cloud

April 17, St. Herman OCA Church, Minneapolis

Vespers begin at 4:00 pm.

Mark Wesche will be leading a men’s choir that will sing at all the services this year (except at St. George GOC). Their next rehearsal will be on February 18th, Friday, at 7pm at St. Mary OCA Cathedral. Once Lent begins, the men will meet for a rehearsal before every service. Part of the reason for the rehearsals prior to Lent is in the hope to shorten the length of time needed for these weekly rehearsals.

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Archdiocese News

LIVE WEBINAR for Parish Leaders REKINDLE: BRINGING FAMILIES BACK

02/15/2022

LIVE WEBINAR for Parish Leaders REKINDLE: BRINGING FAMILIES BACK A Joint Effort of The Center for Family Care and The Department of Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism
https://www.goarch.org/-/rekindle-2022
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Saints and Feasts

Prodson
February 20

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Through the parable of today's Gospel, our Saviour has set forth three things for us: the condition of the sinner, the rule of repentance, and the greatness of God's compassion. The divine Fathers have put this reading the week after the parable of the Publican and Pharisee so that, seeing in the person of the Prodigal Son our own wretched condition -- inasmuch as we are sunken in sin, far from God and His Mysteries -- we might at last come to our senses and make haste to return to Him by repentance during these holy days of the Fast.

Furthermore, those who have wrought many great iniquities, and have persisted in them for a long time, oftentimes fall into despair, thinking that there can no longer be any forgiveness for them; and so being without hope, they fall every day into the same and even worse iniquities. Therefore, the divine Fathers, that they might root out the passion of despair from the hearts of such people, and rouse them to the deeds of virtue, have set the present parable at the forecourts of the Fast, to show them the surpassing goodness of God's compassion, and to teach them that there is no sin -- no matter how great it may be -- that can overcome at any time His love for man.

Allsaint
February 20

Leo, Bishop of Catania

This Saint, who was from Ravenna in Italy, lived during the reign of Leo the Wise and his son Constantine Porphyrogenitus (end of the ninth and beginning of the tenth centuries). He struggled especially against the paganism and sorcery still prevalent in those regions.

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Stewardship

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Our 2022 theme is, "…Our Church Our Spiritual Home." In the words of Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos, "...in the Church we live eternal life starting from now. We do not simply await the life to come, but we experience and enjoy it from the present. The Kingdom of God, according to the Fathers, is not life beyond the grave but communion with God...“

2022 Stewardship Goal

$... of $260,000 (updated numbers coming soon)

Pledges Received

As of February 3, 2022, 49 families have pledged a total of $98,985.

Make Your Stewardship Pledge Online

Thank you for your continued support! Make your 2022 pledge by visiting https://forms.gle/NjsemfkEqFihqn4F7. Please make sure to note any updates to your contact information as we prepare to publish our new pictorial directory. Please make special note of any information you would like unlisted/omitted from the directory.

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 and fellowship hour are 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. We hope you will join us in our hall upstairs after service this morning for fellowship and refreshments.

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