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Worship Sunday Orthros 8:30 am & Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Confession (by appointment)
Weekday Services (www.stgeorgegoc.org/calendar)
Streaming
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.
3rd Sunday of Matthew
8:30AM ORTHROS
9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY
+ST. ATHANASIOS OF MT. ATHOS
Office Closed
+FAST DAY
9:30AM Festival Baking
1:30PM Online Daytime Bible Study (via Zoom only)
+ST. KYRIAKI THE GREAT MARTYR
+FAST DAY
4th Sunday of Matthew
8:30AM ORTHROS
9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY
St. Mary's Camp
10:30AM Youth & Family Kickball Game
3rd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:1-10
Brethren, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man -- though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die. But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we are now justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
3rd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 6:22-33
The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well."
Richard Kanavati, Paul Werger
Anonymous
Thank you to Bill Clemons for hosting this Sunday.
The church office will be closed on July 4-5 for the Independence Day holiday. It will reopen on Wednesday, July 6.
Our bookkeeper will be away from July 18-29; please allow extra time when submitting receipts for reimbursement during that period. Festival committee chairs, be especially mindful of this timing when submitting check requests for vendor payments.
Our next Bible Study is Wednesday, July 6, at 1:30 p.m. on zoom. We will be studying 1Timothy 3.1-16. Give yourself an afternoon of refreshment and fellowship and join us! It’s easy and interesting, you will learn something and make new friends! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88419231430?pwd=ghaP7jISWPR1mQH9tSgBTZn-DTHCJE.1; Meeting ID: 884 1923 1430; Passcode: 976398; or dial +1 312 626 6799.
Our Bible Study is led and organized by Mrs. Kathy Ryan. We read the scheduled readings together and make plenty of time for discussion. Fr. Perry will be away this week due to Clergy-Laity. The study group will still meet! Questions? Email Kathy at kathy.aeiou@gmail.com.
Join us after Liturgy next week on July 10th at Central Park in Roseville (2540 Lexington Ave N) for a fun kickball game! Don’t forget your sneakers as we see who can run the bases the fastest! Who will win – Kids vs parents? Older siblings vs younger siblings? All are welcome as spectators and there will be hamburgers, hotdogs, and snacks for after the game. Sign up at https://bit.ly/STGKickball. If you have any questions, please contact niko@stgeorgegoc.org
Please join us on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, August 10 at 7:00 pm. We will be reading The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Visit the church bookstore or order on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060652950/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1.
Cost $25/pp This trip is partially subsidized by the St George Future & Legacy Fund. Everything below is included. Fully subsidized for those 55+ who would like to attend and have financial need. An aide of guests needing assistance are also subsidized.
8:45 AM Depart St. George Church parking lot Comfortable coach travel to Duluth by private Minnesota Coaches; coach bus with restroom.Game/Basket giveaway! 11:30 LUNCH Delicious sit-down lunch at Little Angie’s Cantina and Grill in historic, bustling Canal Park (see 7 menu choices). Holy Apostles’ Father Dustin will join us! 12:45-2:30 self-guided/ paced sightseeing in Canal Park Enjoy the freedom of sightseeing in Canal Park at your own pace. Free points of interest include:-Aerial Lift Bridge /architecture-North Pier/ Lighthouse -Boardwalk at the waterfront-shops-US Army Corps of Engineers Lake Superior Maritime Visitors Center and Museum (free admission)-lakefront views of picturesque Lake Superior 2:30: Group photo 2:45: Coach bus to Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church / tour with Father Dustin Tour Holy Apostles GO Church in Duluth with Father Dustin By 4:00: depart for return to St. George Small snack for return to St George~ 6:30 pm: arrive at St. George
Please see the menu details and sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall.
We have no hosts signed up for the remainder of the summer. If you can sign up for a Sunday, please contact Elise at EDWerger@aol.com or 612-867-8047. Thank you!
The Scholarship Committee announces the opening of this year’s essay contest for the John Pitsavas Memorial Scholarship. The first-place winner will receive the $1,000 Pitsavas scholarship, made possible by the generosity of the Pitsavas family. Second and third place winners will be awarded $500 and $300 scholarships respectively, funded by the St. George Missions & Benevolence Committee.
This year’s essay question is: As you go on to college, how might your Orthodox Christian faith give you direction and strength for the road ahead, especially during difficult times or when your faith is tested? You are encouraged to use examples from any past struggles. Essays should be at least 1000 words.
The following passages may help you reflect on this topic: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 5:1-12, Ephesians 6:10-18.
2022 high school graduates and current college students of active St. George families are eligible to apply unless they have previously received the scholarship. Students may be at any stage of their undergraduate journey. The deadline for submitting essays is Tuesday, July 19 at 2 pm. Contact the church office for more details at office@stgeorgegoc.org. The winner will be announced on August 14 – College Student Sunday.
On June 25, Joaquin Zubulake, son of Nicholas Zubulake and Natasha Kennedy, was baptized and chrismated. The Godparent is Nouna Deena Zubulake. Blessings to all!
Thanks to a generous donation from the Nickitas family, our church is subsidizing 50% of camp for ALL Saint George Youth! If you have already paid, please email your receipt to office@stgeorgegoc.org and we will reimburse you.
St. George Youth & Family takes on the challenge of the Ninja Obstacle Academy! Join us on August 18 from 12:00 - 2:30 for training, games, and an obstacle course. Lunch will be provided :) Meet at: 7615 Golden Triangle Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Ready for the challenge? RSVP to niko@stgeorgegoc.org
We have some AWESOME Youth & Family events coming up, and you don't want to miss out. Join our text message system Remind to stay up to date with all of our communications. Join by clicking https://www.remind.com/join/stgyandf
A whole-hearted thank you to everyone who volunteered, helped prepare, served, etc. at His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael's pastoral visit on June 19! It was a joy to welcome His Eminence for his first Divine Liturgy at St. George. It was a special visit thanks to your presence and efforts in welcoming our spiritual father. Thank you for all of your hard work!
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.
The St. George Middle Eastern Festival is canceled this year...again. But the BAKE SALE IS ON! www.mideastfest.com/shop. We simply didn't have enough time to plan for a festival this year given the recent pandemic. However, we hope to see you at the Middle Eastern Festival Bake Sale again this year. Please consider picking up some goodies for you and the family. Shop and purchase your items online now at www.mideastfest.com/shop. Pick up your delicious food items at St. George on Saturday, July 16th, 2022. We have added some new items including three different hot meals for you to enjoy. There are several vegan choices and some new dessert items! Please check it out!
This is a pre-pay bake sale so please visit the website now and reserve your items. All food will be served out of the church building but you are welcome to enjoy your meal under our new pavilion or take it home and enjoy. We are planning to bring the full festival back in 2023. Stay tuned. Be sure to check out the directions for the day of the bake sale and thank you very much for your continued support of St. George Church.
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
We could increase our programming by extending our hours or add another day if we had the volunteers to make it happen. Volunteering at FOCUS isn't a forever commitment. Offering us your time for 6-8 weeks during the summer would be a blessing. Joining one of our core volunteer teams also means you are free to miss whenever you need, to attend to everything else in your life! Visit our Help Helper page to see what's available.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.
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
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.
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.
This retreat will take place in Bolivar, PA. For more information and to register: https://store.ancientfaith.com/2022-afwr/
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.
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.
The Martyr Hyacinth, who was from Caesarea of Cappadocia, was the chamberlain of the Emperor Trajan. On being constrained by the Emperor to partake of the sacrifices offered to idols and not wishing to do so, he was shut up in prison without food, where he gave up his spirit to God in the year 108.
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...“
Stewardship Goal
$119,214 of $260,000 (through May)
Pledges Received
As of May 26, 98 families have pledged a total of $164,933.
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.
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.
We hope you will join us in our hall upstairs after service this morning for fellowship and refreshments.
If you still have a festival yard sign being stored in your basement or garage, please return it to the church as soon as possible. We plan to update & reuse them through the month of July. Thank you!
Volunteer opportunities are available to help prepare the Greek Pastries that we will offer during the festival. This is a great opportunity to not only help but to be part of a fun-loving group and learn about baking, among other things! We will be baking the following Wednesdays from 9:30 until 4:00ish. July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. Contact Nanette Gomez at 651.335.6132 or nanettegomez1@gmail.com for details.
Please volunteer for the festival to make it a success! Working together helps us get to know each other, this important event is a key church fundraiser, and you might learn some new skills. Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the festival. All kinds of skills are needed, not just food prep. Sign up in the fellowship hall after Liturgy, or use the SignUp Genius website at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-2022. If you have questions, call the Church office, ask any of the festival committee members, email the volunteer coordinator, Yodahe Gamada at yodahegamada@gmail.com, or visit the SignUp Genius website.
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