Wine Tasting YAL Event June 23
The Twin Cities Young Adult League is hosting a wine-tasting (adults 21-35) at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church on June 23, 2022. For details, see flyer at https://www.dropbox.com/s/4cfvpr6dsnvnmrq/tasting.jpg?dl=0
Summer Opportunity at FOCUS Minnesota
FOCUS Minnesota is looking for a summer intern to work one morning a week, specifically on food outreach programs. This is a great opportunity to learn non profit programming, issues and challenges around food scarcity, and how we respond to this in our community. The right person will have competency in writing clearly, communicate well on the phone and in person to do community outreach, promote our food programs, connect with our partners, work in our Food Shelf, and oversee our home delivery service for the summer. It’s a good opportunity to make a difference and we need someone who can commit to 8 weeks at FOCUS House from June through August. Please contact Vera Proctor for more information vproctor@focusna.org.
OCPM Job Opportunity
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, one of the agencies of the Assembly of Bishops, is seeking to fill a full-time position in the Twin Cities. See the job description here: https://theocpm.org/about-us/careers/ or call (347) 868-6940.
Feast of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Duluth June 29-30
Join our sister parish of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Duluth (632 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805) for their feast day later this month!
Schedule:
Vespers—Wednesday, June 29, at 5:00 pm
Matins—Thursday, June 30, at 8:15 am
Divine Liturgy—Thursday, June 30, 9:30 am
YAL National Conference June 30-July 4
Tickets are now available for this summer's YAL National Conference in New York City! The Conference will take place in conjunction with the 46th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in celebration of the Centennial of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
WHO: Orthodox Young Adults from all over the U.S.
WHAT: 2022 National YAL Conference; a gathering of young adults from all over the country, to join together for four straight days of Faith, Fellowship, Networking and FUN!
WHEN: June 30th - July 4th
WHERE: New York City at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square
A discount is available for the first 100 signups. Register at https://www.clergylaity.org/yalconference
Pan-O Dance July 23
Hello, Pan-Orthodox community of Minnesota! We are excited to announce the return of the Pan-O dance! It is an event for all; parents, kids, young adults, babushkas, taetas, papous, etc. This year the Pan-O dance will be on July 23 at 6 pm and hosted outside at the St. George Antiochian pavilion. Address: 1250 Oakdale Avenue West St. Paul. Drinks will be provided by the Twin Cities YAL! Please bring a snack or appetizer to share! We look forward to seeing you all there! If you have any questions please contact Francine Perry: fsperry1@comcast.net
Summer Church Visits
Traveling this summer? Please send in (gladtidings@stgeorgegoc.org) photos of you/your family in front of/at the Orthodox Churches that you visit! Please include in your submission the name of the church and the city/state/country. Photos submitted by August 10 will be published in the Sept-October Glad Tidings.
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
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.
Metropolis of Chicago Launches Leadership Podcast
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has announced the launch of its new podcast-style educational series, Called to Lead: An Orthodox Christian Perspective. Primarily intended for parish council members, heads of ministry, and volunteer coordinators, the series is envisioned to be a leadership development program rooted in Orthodox Christian ideas and values.
The program was developed by the Metropolis’ Lay Leadership Strategic Plan Goal Team, which settled on a podcast-style format to deliver its leadership tutorials anytime, anywhere. The series is available on the Metropolis website at: https://chicago.goarch.org/called-to-lead/.
Save the Date – September 18
Please support the Lyn Olson Medical Crisis Program by attending their annual gala on September 18, 2022, from 3:30-6 pm at the Korluka Equestrian Farm in Stillwater, MN. Enjoy great food, horses, yard games, silent auction, music, and more.
Ancient Faith Women’s Retreat - November 10-13
This retreat will take place in Bolivar, PA. For more information and to register: https://store.ancientfaith.com/2022-afwr/
Save the Date: Orthodox Connect Conference Sept 29-Oct 1, 2023
Orthodox Connect Conference, September 29 – October 1, 2023, https://www.connectorthodox.org
Many of you will be interested to know about the Orthodox Connect Conference 2023, which is taking place here in the Twin Cities NEXT YEAR. The dates will be September 29th through October 1st 2023.
Orthodox Connect is a young adult initiative to bring together Orthodox Christian young adults and emerging leaders from all across the continent. Orthodox Connect was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, and is separate from the Young Adult League, Young Adult Ministries, etc. … Fr. Paul Lundberg, a priest of the Atlanta Metropolis of the Greek Archdiocese, is the coordinator and planner for Orthodox Connect. Our own Jamie Zaine and Deanna Kolas are helping him to plan the event and they have provided more information for you in the email and URL linked below. Please address any specific questions you might have to them directly at Jamie Zaine or Deanna Kolas.
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.
Today, June 15, 2022, upon the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened via videoconference in order to review current matters concerning the life of the Church.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, has instituted a revised policy on sexual misconduct by clergy. This revised policy updates the current one in place since 2000.
