Greeters

Yodahe Gamada, Dylan Eisenhuth

Prosfora

Bill Clemons

Fellowship Hour

Thank you to George and Rita Kanavati for hosting this Sunday.

40-Day Churching

Anna Kanavati and baby Mina on July 10. Congrats to all including dad Steve!

Memory Eternal

It is with a heavy heart, but with hope in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we share with you the passing of +John Lambros, on July 06, 2022. Click https://willwerscheid.com/tribute/details/273373/John-Lambros/obituary.html#tribute-start to view +John’s obituary. Visitation: Sunday, July 10, 4-7pm. (Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave, St. Paul) with a Trisagion (Thrice-Holy Prayer) at 6:45pm. Funeral: Monday, July 11, 11am. May his memory be eternal! May the Lord grant him rest where all the saints repose.

Youth & Family Kickball Game Today!

Join us after Liturgy on Sunday, 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

Summer Book Discussion

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. Please read the first half of the book for the first session. 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.

55+ Roadtrip to Duluth! Saturday, July 16

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.

Bookkeeping Schedule in July

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.

John Pitsavas Memorial Scholarship - Deadline July 19

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.  

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.

St. George Middle Eastern Bake Sale - July 16

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.

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

FOCUS Minnesota Annual Fundraiser August 18

Friends and Supporters of FOCUS Minnesota, WE NEED YOU!

Our staff is tiny, and volunteers are at the very center of how we manage and operate all of our programs. During the summer we are always looking to cover vacations and time away, for whatever reason, and it's a great opportunity for a short-term commitment. We also always have a need for help throughout the year.

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.

Here's a quick summary: 
•    Help in Clothing Closet - Monday through Thursday, help clients shop or sort our donations.
•    Help with our Food Shelf - the 3rd Saturday of the month.
•    Help on Sunday Nights - various duties around offering a hot meal to visitors, indoors and at our front door.
•    Anytime during the week or month - a shopper or gopher to help us bring in supplies and water. 
•    If a Saturday would work for you, once a month we'd like to start a Saturday Clothes Closet.
•    And don't forget our "Back Burner List!" This allows us to call you whenever we might have a need, sometimes on short notice, with the understanding that you'll decline the opportunity if it doesn't work. But you may be able to jump in!

Curious enough to find out more? Please call Vera Proctor for more information - 651-222-0712 or vproctor@focusna.org. 

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.

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/

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.

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

Stewardship Goal

$119,214 of $260,000 (through May)

Pledges Received

As of July 7, 101 families have pledged a total of $166,183.

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.

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

Festival Yard Signs Wanted

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!

Calling all Bakers! 

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 13th, 20th, and 27th. Contact Nanette Gomez at 651.335.6132 or nanettegomez1@gmail.com for details.

Volunteers Needed

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.