Lenten Vespers Schedule
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.
YAL Chicago Spring Retreat
“Wrestling with Doubt” is the theme of this retreat, led by Dan Christopoulos April 8-10 at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, WI. See Inserts section for QR code with details.
Lenten Webinar: "Becoming Holy Today: Modern Orthodox Saints Light the Way for Us"
Please join us for an important Lenten Webinar to be presented by Helen Theodoropoulos. The webinar will be held via Zoom on April 9 from 10am-1pm. The topics that will be discussed are:
Session One: "Our Guide to Holiness: The Theotokos. “Holiness in Daily Life: St. Mardarije of Libertyville and St. Porphyrios"
Session Two: "Steadfast Through Turmoil and Persecution: St. Elizabeth the New Martyr, and St. Luke the Surgeon"
Session Three: "The Witness of Holiness in Times of Crisis: St. Maria of Paris, and St. Alexander Schmorell"
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89900367215?pwd=MU5rWFRESGFCRStkclNIclpia1dhQT09; Meeting ID: 899 0036 7215; Passcode: 961391; or dial +1 312 626 6799
Community Blood Drive
Lexington-Hamline Community Council will sponsor a Blood Drive in the fellowship hall on Wednesday, May 4, from 1-7pm. Please consider donating blood; sign up using May 4 date or zipcode 55105 at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM
The Metropolis is Hiring!
The Metropolis of Chicago is seeking a full-time, exempt Camp & Retreat Ministries Coordinator who will lead, coordinate, execute, and develop the camping and retreat ministries of the Metropolis. The position reports directly to the Metropolis Director of Ministries. Capacity and ability to work evenings and weekends as required. The position will be based at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center (Kansasville, Wisconsin) with remote work ability when physical presence in Kansasville is not required. For job responsibilities, qualifications, and how to apply: https://chicago.goarch.org/jobs/
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!
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.
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.
Festival Lawn Signs
If you have lawn signs from previous festivals in your house or garage, please return them to the fellowship hall at church; thank you!
Romanian Exhibit
On view through April 16, 2022 at the Landmark Center in St. Paul: Romanian Spring Traditions, an exhibit of Romanian painted eggs from a private collection.
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