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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-08-21
Bulletin Contents
Calendar
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Announcements
Wisdom of the Fathers
In Other News
Archdiocese News
Family Camp 2022
Saints and Feasts
Stewardship
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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

Contact Information

Fr. Perry Kallis


frperry@stgeorgegoc.org

Administrative Assistant Julie Delton

office@stgeorgegoc.org

Bookstore Steve Arsenault


bookstore@stgeorgegoc.org

Newsletter- Glad Tidings Julie Delton

gladtidings@stgeorgegoc.org

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

    August 21 to August 29, 2022

    Sunday, August 21

    10th Sunday of Matthew

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:45AM Sunday School Teachers Meeting

    11:00AM FOCUS Presentation

    Wednesday, August 24

    +FAST DAY

    Friday, August 26

    +FAST DAY

    Saturday, August 27

    +ST. PHANOURIOS

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy in Eau Claire, WI

    Sunday, August 28

    11th Sunday of Matthew

    8:30AM ORTHROS

    9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

    10:30AM Book Discussion

    Monday, August 29

    +COMMEMORATION OF THE BEHEADING OF THE FORERUNNER JOHN THE BAPTIST *STRICT FAST DAY*

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 1st Tone

Although your tomb was sealed with a stone, O Savior, and your most pure body was guarded by the soldiers, you rose on the third day giving life to all the world. Therefore O giver of life, the powers of heaven praise you: Glory to your resurrection, O Christ. Glory to your kingdom. Glory to your saving wisdom. O only lover of mankind.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Dormition in the 1st Tone

In giving birth you remained a virgin, and in your dormition you did not forsake this world, O Theotokos. For as the Mother of Life, you have yourself passed into life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death.

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

She is our vigilant intercessor, the Theotokos, our sure hope and protection. Neither death nor tomb held any power over her, for as the Mother of Life, she was taken into life by that very one who deigned to dwell in her ever virgin womb.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

10th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16

Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

Gospel Reading

10th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 17:14-23

At that time, a man came up to Jesus and kneeling before him said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him." And Jesus answered, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me." And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?" He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move hence to yonder place,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. But this kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting." As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day."

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Announcements

Greeters

Yodahe Gamada, Dylan Eisenhuth

Prosfora

Zoe & Alexandra Rylander

Memorial

John W. Lambros (40 days)

Fellowship Hour

Thank you to the Lambros Family for hosting this Sunday.

Baptized & Chrismated into Christ on August 13, 2022

Sophia & Savana Matuska were baptized and chrismated. Godparents are Lani Hattling and Tina Sageotis, respectively.

Jolene Balzart was baptized and chrismated; her Godparents are Emily and John Boosalis; June Balzart was chrismated; Godparent is Nicole Wallenta.

Mina Kanavati was baptized and chrismated; Godparents are Soule & Vicky Paraschou.Congratulations to all!

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. 

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour hosts are needed for the month of September. Please contact Elise Werger EDWerger@aol.com or 612-867-8047 if you can help.

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.

Intro to Orthodox Christianity - Fall 2022

Our MEOCCA 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!

Engaging Orthodoxy - An Advanced Catechism Course  

This course will offer a pragmatic engagement of the Orthodox Christian tradition to help the students deepen both their understanding and their practice of the faith. Completion of the MEOCCA Introduction to Orthodox Christianity Course is a prerequisite for enrollment in the advanced course. The course will be 6 sessions scheduled every other week on Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, starting September 20. Classes will address topics such as scriptures, liturgy, feasts, prayer, iconography, and saints. Register here: https://forms.gle/PprBks8ZYZvcSJWt5. For more information, please contact our Assistant Coordinator, Dr. Ann Woods, at ann@stgeorgegoc.org or (651) 222-6220. This course has been made possible by a grant from our Metropolis of Chicago Mustard Seed Fund.

First Ever Youth Talent Show - October 8

All are invited to the first-ever Youth Talent Show at Saint George! Sign up your children to show off their musical skills, singing, acrobatic feats .. and more! As a guide, please plan for each performance to be roughly 3-7 minutes. In the comment section, please provide an explanation of the talent performance. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-youth. Please email niko@stgeorgegoc.org with specific set-up requirements.

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

Here Christ is not speaking of that faith which believes in Him undoubtingly and knows Him to be true God, but of the faith (needed) to work miracles. If ye have faith, He said, so exceedingly warm and burning as a grain of mustard seed (for these are its qualities), and if it is believed without a doubt that ye will perform signs, then ye will receive such power, that if ye desire to move the very mountains, ye will move them.
St. John Chrysostom
The Gospel Commentary, edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century

For a man to have such faith appears simple, but it is, on the contrary, something very lofty, not easily attained by many. Such faith is born of boldness before God; but such boldness comes (only) from pleasing God. Beloved, great labour is needed to acquire, through pleasing God, such boldness before Him that one firmly believes that he will grant all that one asks; as it is written, Ask, and it shall be given to you.
St. John Chrysostom
The Gospel Commentary: edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002., 4th Century

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In Other News

Rochester Greek Fest, August 26-28

Saints Kosmas and Damianos Greek Orthodox Church, 703 West Center Street, Rochester: https://greekfestrochester.com/. The Original Greek Festival in Rochester, MN, is an annual event that has taken place during the last weekend in August since 1963! Due to several reasons, we are excited to announce a repeat of our DRIVE-THRU ONLY SERVICE but with a LARGER MENU!!!

Remote “Introduction to Orthodoxy” Classes at Hellenic College Starting August 29  

Registration is now open and will close on Monday, August 22. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The course is open to students and learners from around the globe. Please join us for this 3-credit, college-level course taught by Rev. Dr. Demetrios Tonias. Applicants must provide their most recent academic transcript and one letter of recommendation.
 
This three-credit undergraduate course costs $2,850 plus a remote access fee of $50. Generous scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance. If you wish to request scholarship information, indicate this on the course application. This class may be audited as well for a reduced fee. Apply at https://tinyurl.com/ycktym63.

Save the Date: Taste of Greece, in Minneapolis, Sept 9-11

Taste of Greece at St. Mary’s GOC in Minneapolis, September 9-11. https://mplsgreekfest.org/

Volunteer at A Taste of Greece

It's time to volunteer to help make A Taste of Greece 2022 a great success! Our annual Festival is just around the corner - September 9-11. To sign up for projects where help is needed leading up to the Festival (most of these take place during the late afternoon and early evening) click Festival Preparations Sign Up or https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b44a9ab2babfd0-festival2.

To sign up for a shift during the festival, click Festival Weekend Sign Up or https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b44a9ab2babfd0-festival1 

Don't wait too long so your favorite day and shift doesn't fill up before you get on the list. We can't wait to get our Festival back up and running after the two year hiatus!

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. 

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.

Lost & Found

Please check the Lost & Found box near the lower level coat rack for any items you might be missing, including winter jackets, water bottles, toys, etc. Items not claimed by September 1 will be donated.

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/

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Family Camp 2022

October 7-9 - PRAYER!

Family Camp Registration is open! Whether you are a past Family Camp Family or are just curious, take a minute today to check out the Family Camp web page. There you will find information about our speakers, what a typical weekend would look like, what the facility has to offer, and much more! Family Camp has been an essential offering to families who want to take a break from the world, enjoy a northern Minnesota experience and add lifelong Orthodox friends to their lives. Adult-aged Family Camp past attendees have told us that some of their closest friends have been made at Family Camp! And, who doesn’t need a bit of a tune-up on their PRAYER life!

https://stmaryscamp.com/family-camp/

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Saints and Feasts

Holy12ap
August 21

The Holy Apostle Thaddaeus

The Apostle Thaddaeus was from Edessa, a Jew by race. When he came to Jerusalem, he became a disciple of Christ, and after His Ascension he returned to Edessa. There he catechized and baptized Abgar (see Aug. 16). Having preached in Mesopotamia, he ended his life in martyrdom. Though some call him one of the Twelve, whom Matthew calls "Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus" (Matt. 10:3), Eusebius says that he is one of the Seventy: "After [Christ's] Resurrection from the dead, and His ascent into Heaven, Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles, inspired by God, sent Thaddaeus, one of the seventy disciples of Christ, to Edessa as a preacher and evangelist of Christ's teaching" (Eccl. Hist. 1: 13).

Allsaint
August 21

The Holy Martyr Bassa and Her Sons: Theognis, Agapius, and Pistus

The Martyrs were from Edessa of Macedonia. Bassa was the wife of a certain Valerian, a priest of the idols, to whom she bore three sons and raised them in piety. She was betrayed with her sons to the proconsul by her own husband; each of her sons was tormented before her and beheaded. For refusing to worship the idols, she was imprisoned, cast into water and then fire, was stoned, and remaining unharmed, was brought to the temple to worship the idols. Laying hold upon the idol of Zeus, she overturned it and broke it to pieces. After being preserved through further torments, she was beheaded, about the year 290, in the reign of Maximian.

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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

$142,480 of $260,000 (through July)

 

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

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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