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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-07-24
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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


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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)

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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

    July 24 to August 1, 2022

    Sunday, July 24

    +ST. CHRISTINA

    6th Sunday of Matthew

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    12:00PM Festival Baking

    Monday, July 25

    +DORMITION OF ST. ANNA

    Tuesday, July 26

    +STS. PARASKEVE & HERMOLAOS

    Wednesday, July 27

    +FAST DAY

    +ST. PANTELIEMON

    9:30AM Festival Baking

    Friday, July 29

    +FAST DAY

    6:00PM GREEK SUMMER FESTIVAL

    Saturday, July 30

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy in Eau Claire, WI

    11:00AM GREEK SUMMER FESTIVAL

    Sunday, July 31

    7th Sunday of Matthew

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    Monday, August 1

    +DORMITION FAST (through August 14)

    +PROCESSION OF HOLY CROSS; 7 MACCABEAN CHILDREN

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 1st Tone

To the Word, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation, let us, the faithful, give praise and worship. For he willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh, to endure death and raise the dead by his glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Christina in the 4th Tone

O Lord Jesus, unto Thee Thy lamb doth cry with a great voice: O my Bridegroom, Thee I love; and seeking Thee, I now contest, and with Thy baptism am crucified and buried. I suffer for Thy sake, that I may reign with Thee; for Thy sake I die, that I may live in Thee: accept me offered out of longing to Thee as a spotless sacrifice. Lord, save our souls through her intercessions, since Thou art great in 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 2nd Tone

O unfailing protection of Christians, and our faithful advocate before the Creator: though we are sinners, do not ignore our entreaty; but in your goodness, grant your timely help to us who appeal to you in faith. Quickly make intercession; on our behalf make speedy supplication, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.


Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:1-8

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.


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Announcements

Greeters

Dean Natto, Richard Kanavati

Prosfora

Anonymous

Fellowship Hour

Thank you to Dylan Eisenhuth for hosting this Sunday.

Summer Book Discussion

Please join us on Wednesdays August 3 & 10 at 7:30 pm for our next and last Summer Book Discussion sessions. We had an engaging first session! We will separate the book into three parts (approx. 50 pages each). We are reading The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Read the second third of the book for our next session. Visit the church bookstore or order on Amazon to get your copy. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060652950/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1.

Wednesday, August 3⋅7:30 – 8:30 pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84790049254?pwd=VzVjT3k2d3l2ZDYzeTZ6bGFwL0dHdz09 Meeting ID: 847 9004 9254 Passcode: 888319; or dial +1 312 626 6799.

Wednesday, August 10⋅7:00 – 8:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89397437819?pwd=cEtoeG8vYmZvVDVvM2xHdllUWC83Zz09 Meeting ID: 893 9743 7819; Passcode: 891752; or dial +1 312 626 6799.

Bookkeeping Schedule in July

Our bookkeeper will be away until July 29; please allow extra time when submitting receipts for reimbursement during that period.

Help with Kollyva

We are looking for someone to help with making kollyva for an upcoming Memorial on August 14. Please contact Fr. Perry if you are able to make a tray.

Loaves & Fishes

Please volunteer to help serve Monday, August 1st at St. Matthews on Hall Avenue. Take this opportunity for a wonderful way to start the month! The time commitment is only a bit over 2 hours- 4:30-6:45/7:00 pm. Please sign up here or at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49ada623a0fcc70-august1 to help out.

Camp and Graduate Sunday - August 14

Mark your calendar for August 14, when we hear from all of our campers that participated in Summer camp, and celebrate our high school and college graduates. After Liturgy, we will invite all who participated in summer camp this year to share a little about their experiences, and what camp means to them. Following, we will invite high school and college graduates to the Solea to share their plans for the future, and those heading off to college will receive a blessing for their travels and studies. If you have any questions, please email niko@stgeorgegoc.org

OCF Outreach

Parents and college students: if you know any students attending the University of St. Thomas or the University of St. Catherine in St.Paul who would be interested in joining an OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship), please send their contact information to niko@stgeorgegoc.org. We will be contacting the students later this summer. 

Prayers in the Holy Altar

Please submit the names (first names only) of those you would like to pray for in the Holy Altar during Liturgy. Prayer cards are available at the candle stand.

Calling All Ninjas!

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

Twin Cities YAL Boat Cruise August 18

Young adults (ages 18-35) are invited aboard the Magnolia Blossom on Thursday evening, August 18, to dance the night away as we cruise down the Mississippi River! Early bird ticket price: $55 (Available through Monday, July 18); General admission tickets: $65 (Available July 19-August 1); Last call tickets: $75 (Available August 2-14) For more information and to purchase tickets go to the YAL Cruise site or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twin-cities-yal-boat-cruise-2022-tickets-370628950167

Intro to Orthodox Christianity Fall 2022 Course

Our catechism course, Intro to Orthodox Christianity, will begin on Tuesday, September 13, from 7-9 pm. Catechism is open to all; people interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity, inquirers, catechumens, and current Orthodox Christians as well! The course is an excellent opportunity to deepen our knowledge of the Orthodox Christian Faith. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings in-person or online via Zoom. Register online at https://forms.gle/aFAzYJf7QH2A7dGb6. Learn more at meocca.org. Feel free to join us for an individual session as well!

Please sign up! Text Message Reminders for Youth & Family Events!

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

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Wisdom of the Fathers

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

In this case indeed He discloses also another sign, and that no small one, of His own Godhead, and of His equality in honor with the Father. For whereas they said, "To unbind sins pertains to God only," He not only unbinds sins, but also before this He makes another kind of display in a thing which pertained to God only; the publishing the secrets in the heart. For neither had they uttered what they were thinking.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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In Other News

Camp Lost and Found

From St. Mary's Camp: Is your child(ren) missing an item or two from camp? They had a larger-than-average collection of items left at the camp after the campers went home. You'll find the items at St. Mary's GOC on the table in the hallway leading to their church office. If you recognize any items belonging to friends from other churches, please connect the camper and the item.

Latest Issue of Glad Tidings 

To view the July-August 2022 Glad Tidings:  https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/assets/GladTidings/GladTidings-2022-JulyAugust.pdf

Brats & Bingo July 30

On July 30 St Michaels and St George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church will be hosting a fundraiser for Ukraine: Brats & Bingo 4-8 pm; $15 Kramarczuk sausage, sauerkraut, and pierogi on a stick meal; Snow cones; $20 for all you can play Bingo. Proceeds to support medical needs in Ukraine. 505 4th St NE Minneapolis, 55413.

FOCUS Minnesota Annual Fundraiser August 18

Summer's here, and it will soon be time for our annual get-together. It's food, drink, music, fundraising, and a report back about all the wonderful things FOCUS Minnesota has been able to accomplish because of your support. Save the evening of Thursday, August 18th, 2022. It's guaranteed you will be uplifted and encouraged to hear about the work we are doing together for those in need. RSVP: focustwincities@gmail.com

GEKAS Scholarships Announced

The St Paul AHEPA chapter wishes to announce the initial list of college students that will receive a GEKAS grant/scholarship for the school year 2022-2023:
1. Dinah Lampros, DePaul University, Chicago, IL (Junior)
2. Nicholas Petanitis University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire (Sophomore)
3. Sophia Selliris, University of Wisconsin, River Falls (Senior)
4. Mark Simon, Minneapolis Community Technical College, Minneapolis, MN (Sophomore)
5. Sho Kato, St John’s University, Collegeville, MN (Freshman)
6. Rachel Tukua, Iowa State University, Ames, IA (Sophomore)

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.

(Graphic: Volunteer)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. 

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. See flyer at  https://www.lomcp.com/gala.

About LOMCP

The mission of the Lyn Olson Medical Crisis Program is to help pay medical bills, overdue mortgage/rent, and utility bills due to loss of income as a result of a medical crisis. We still have more grants to give this year. Do you or someone you know need financial assistance due to a medical crisis? Go to https://www.lomcp.com/ to learn the criteria for receiving a grant.

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.

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Saints and Feasts

Christina
July 24

Christina the Great Martyr of Tyre

Saint Christina was from Tyre in Syria, the daughter of a pagan named Urban. Enlightened in her heart to believe in Christ, she broke her father's idols, made of gold and silver, and distributed the pieces to the poor. When her father learned this, he punished her ruthlessly, then cast her into prison. The rulers subjected her to imprisonments, hunger, torments, the cutting off of her breasts and tongue, and finally impalement, in the year 200, during the reign of the Emperor Septimius Severus.


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July 25

Dormition of St. Anna, mother of the Theotokos

According to tradition, Anna, the ancestor of God, lived for sixty-nine years, and her spouse Joachim, for eighty; according to one account, Saint Joachim died two years before Saint Anna. The Theotokos had been orphaned of both her parents already when she was eleven years of age, when she was living in the Temple (see Sept. 8 and Nov. 21). Saint Anna is invoked for conceiving children, and for help in difficult childbirth.


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July 26

Paraskeve the Righteous Martyr of Rome

Saint Paraskeve, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskeve), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" (compare Matt. 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, and John 19:31, where 'Friday' is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth" (Jer. 10:11). Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments.


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July 27

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.


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Stewardship

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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

$132,407 of $260,000 (through June)

 

 

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.

Please note that St. George GOC broadcasts its worship services live on the internet. Your presence in the church is subject to audio and video recording.

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Greek Summer Festival

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Volunteers are needed for the Greek Summer Festival next week!

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

We still need some volunteers in the food tent!

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 hall after church, 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 a festival committee member, email the volunteer coordinator, Yodahe Gamada at yodahegamada@gmail.com, or visit the SignUp Genius website.

We look forward to seeing you next week!

The Greek Summer Festival Committee
Web: facebook.com/StGeorgeGreekFestival

Greek Summer Festival Hours

Friday, July 29, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, July 30, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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