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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-03-06
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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)

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

  • Parish Calendar

    March 6 to March 13, 2022

    Sunday, March 6

    Forgiveness Sunday

    Missions Sunday

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Sunday School

    11:15AM Philoptochos Cheesefare Luncheon

    6:30PM FORGIVENESS VESPERS w/ UNCTION

    Monday, March 7

    +CLEAN MONDAY - GREAT LENT BEGINS

    +STRICT FAST GREAT LENT (through April 15)

    6:30PM COMPLINE

    Wednesday, March 9

    +40 MARTYRS OF SEBASTE

    5:30PM NINTH HOUR

    6:00PM PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY

    7:00PM Lenten Book Discussion

    Friday, March 11

    6:00PM SALUTATIONS

    7:00PM Lenten Lecture

    Saturday, March 12

    First Saturday of Lent: The Commemoration of the Miracle of Kollyva wrought by Saint Theodore the Tyro

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM MEMORIAL

    12:00PM Lenten Cooking Class

    Sunday, March 13

    Philoptochos Directory Picture

    Sunday of Orthodoxy

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Youth Procession w/ Icons

    11:30AM Philoptochos Meeting

    4:00PM LENTEN VESPERS @ St. Mary's Cathedral

    4:30PM M&B Meal for FOCUS

  • Ministries Calendar

    March 12 to March 12, 2022

    Saturday, March 12

    2:45PM Youth & Family Ski Trip

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 4th Tone

The joyful news of your resurrection was proclaimed by the angel to the women disciples. Having thrown off the curse that fell on Adam, they ran elatedly to tell the apostles: Death has been vanquished; Christ our God is risen from the dead, blessing all the world with his great mercy.

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 Plagal 2nd Tone

O you who are the source of all wisdom and discernment, instructor of the ignorant and champion of the poor, strengthen our hearts, O Master, and grant us understanding. O Word of the Father, bring words to our lips, that nothing would keep us from crying out to you: In your compassion have mercy on us, for we have fallen.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Forgiveness Sunday
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.

Gospel Reading

Forgiveness Sunday
The Reading is from Matthew 6:14-21

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

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Announcements

Greeters

Bill Clemons & Bob Baffa

Prosphora (Offering Bread)

Bill Clemons

Fellowship Hour

Cheesefare Luncheon (Philoptochos Fundraiser)

 

Philoptochos News

Please join us today in the social hall following Liturgy for our annual Cheesefare Luncheon. This is a free-will offering, proceeds will be donated to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center's Support-A-Mission-Priest (SAMP). Thank you for your generosity!

Greek School

The Greek School will be holding rehearsals to prepare for a small Greek Independence Day program. All St. George youth are invited to participate. Rehearsals will be held following Fellowship/Coffee Hour on Sunday, March 6, in the Sunday School classrooms, and Sundays, March 13 & 20 in the social hall. Questions? Contact Joanna: joanna.tzenis@gmail.com

No Catechism Class Monday, March 7

Just a reminder that there will be no Intro to Orthodox Christianity class this coming Monday. Classes will resume on March 14.

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. Croix 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.

FOCUS Volunteer Opportunity March 13

Help serve the hungry on Sunday, March 13, for our first St. George meal at FOCUS MN. Meals will be served take out style, and the time commitment is about 2.5 to 3 hours. Sign-up here March Meal Sign-up or talk with any member of the Missions & Benevolence committee.

Philoptochos News

Please join us on Sunday, March 13 after liturgy, for our next meeting.We will be taking our group picture for the new directory, and would love to have you in the photo! New members are always welcomed!! For your convenience the meeting will be available via zoom using the following link (start time 11:15am): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89494868905?pwd=MUNKdGNSYXNQaEF6S0wzQkdDN01jZz09

Philoptochos Spring Phyllo Dough Sale Begins March 13

Mark your calendars and start preparing for delicious spring baking! The cost is $5 per package. Phyllo dough sales will take place March 13 and March 20, with delivery on March 27. For further information please call Vicky Paraschou at 763.742.0429.

Movie Night

You’re invited to join parishioners to see the new movie about Saint Nektarios of Aegina, entitled “Man of God”, at 7:00pm on Monday, March 21 at AMC Southdale movie theater located in Edina, MN. This movie was supported by St. Maxim the Greek Institute and Vatopedi Monastery for the spiritual enrichment of Orthodox Christians and all of humanity. "Man of God" depicts the life of St. Nektarios, his struggles, his deep faith in God and his unwavering compassion for all people.

You can purchase your tickets online at: https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/minneapolis-st-paul/amc-southdale-16/showtimes/all/2022-03-21/amc-southdale-16/all/98680770

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.

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

Henceforward then we must be free from our listlessness; "for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed."[*] You see how he puts the Resurrection now close by them. For as the time advances, he means, the season of our present life is wasting away, and that of the life to come waxes nearer. If then thou be prepared, and hast done all whatsoever He hath commanded, the day is salvation to thee...Yes, for the day is calling us to battle-array, and to the fight. Yet fear not at hearing of array and arms. For in the case of the visible suit of armor, to put it on is a heavy and abhorred task. But here it is desirable, and worth being prayed for. For it is of Light the arms are! Hence they will set thee forth brighter than the sunbeam, and giving out a great glistening, and they place thee in security: for they are arms, and glittering do they make thee: for arms of light are they!...It is the deadly kind of passions then that he is for extinguishing, lust, namely, and anger. Wherefore it is not themselves only, but even the sources of them that he removes. For there is nothing that so kindles lust, and inflames wrath, as drunkenness, and sitting long at the wine...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 25 on Romans 13, 4th Century

Here it were well to sigh aloud, and to wail bitterly: for not only do we imitate the hypocrites, but we have even surpassed them.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century

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In Other News

March-April 2022 Glad Tidings 

https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/assets/GladTidings/GladTidings-2022-MarchApril.pdf

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! 

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.

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

The Department of Religious Education Introduces a New Publication About Bishop Gerasimos

03/02/2022

His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Abydos served in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for many years and taught at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. This book is a collection of the notes taken by Presbytera Mendrinos from the bishop’s Basic Orthodox Theology course. It also includes interviews from clergy who knew Bishop Gerasimos during his days residing on the campus of Hellenic College-Holy Cross.
https://www.goarch.org/-/publication-bishop-gerasimos

Bishop Apostolos of Medeia Participates in Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

03/01/2022

On Monday, February 28, 2022 on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia accepted the invitation of Metropolitan Antony of Hierapolis of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA (Ecumenical Patriarchate) to participate in the PRAYER VIGIL FOR UKRAINE at the St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church in Bound Brook, NJ.
https://www.goarch.org/-/bishop-apostolos-ukrainian-prayer-vigil-2022
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Saints and Feasts

Eden
March 06

Forgiveness Sunday

The Holy Fathers have appointed the commemoration of Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight here, on the eve of the holy Forty-day Fast, demonstrating to us not by simple words, but by actual deeds, how beneficial fasting is for man, and how harmful and destructive are insatiety and the transgressing of the divine commandments. For the first commandment that God gave to man was that of fasting, which the first-fashioned received but did not keep; and not only did they not become gods, as they had imagined, but they lost even that blessed life which they had, and they fell into corruption and death, and transmitted these and innumerable other evils to all of mankind. The God-bearing Fathers set these things before us today, that by bringing to mind what we have fallen from, and what we have suffered because of the insatiety and disobedience of the first-fashioned, we might be diligent to return again to that ancient bliss and glory by means of fasting and obedience to all the divine commands. Taking occasion from today's Gospel (Matt. 6:14-21) to begin the Fast unencumbered by enmity, we also ask forgiveness this day, first from God, then from one another and all creation.

Allsaint
March 06

42 Martyrs of Amorion in Phrygia

These Martyrs, men of high rank in the Roman (Byzantine) army, were taken captive when the city of Amorion in Phrygia fell to the Moslem Arabs in 838, during the reign of Theophilus the Iconoclast. Among them were Aetius and Melissenus, the generals; Theodore, the chief of the imperial ceremonial bodyguard; Craterus, the eunuch; Callistus, Constantine, Bassoes, and Theophilius, who were military officials; and certain others who held important positions. Because of their experience in war and their virtue, the Moslems did not slay them, but tried by all means to convert them to Islam and have them to fight in their own campaigns. They kept the holy Martyrs shut up in a dark dungeon in the city of Samarra in Syria, threatening and abusing them, making promises of glorious rank and magnificent riches, keeping them in hunger, oppression, and darkness, not for a few weeks, or a few months, but for seven full years. Finally, unable to break the courage and faith of their captives, they beheaded them in the year 845.
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Stewardship

Social-our-spiritual-home-landscape

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 25, 2022, 58 families have pledged a total of $122,910.

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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