Calendar

Parish Calendar

September 25 to October 2, 2022

Sunday, September 25

+ST. EUPHROSYNE

1st Sunday of Luke

8:30AM ORTHROS

9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

10:30AM Sunday School

Monday, September 26

+DORMITION OF ST. JOHN THEOLOGIAN

Tuesday, September 27

7:00PM Catechism - God: Holy Trinity

Wednesday, September 28

+FAST DAY

Friday, September 30

+FAST DAY

Saturday, October 1

+HOLY PROTECTION OF THEOTOKOS

Sunday, October 2

Church Music Sunday

2nd Sunday of Luke

8:15AM ORTHROS

9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

10:30AM Sunday School

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

The angelic powers appeared at your tomb, the soldiers guarding it became as dead men, and Mary stood at your grave seeking, seeking your most pure body. But you made hell a captive; you were untouched by its might. You came to the virgin and granted life. O Lord, who rose from the dead, glory to you.

Apolytikion for Euphrosyne of Alexandria in the Plagal 4th Tone

The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Euphrosyne, your soul rejoices with the angels.

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.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11

At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.

Announcements

Greeters

Dylan Eisenhuth, Richard Kanavati

Prosfora

anonymous

Fellowship Hour

Thank you to Jon & Peggy Kennedy for hosting this Sunday.

Greek School

The St. George Greek School program is proud to announce the return of the OXI Day Celebration Program, which will showcase youth reciting poems, dance, songs, and other projects honoring the history of “thn 28 Octovriou” on Sunday, October 30, 2022. We invite St. George youth of all ages to participate in this 6-part series of practices to prepare for the program. Practices will begin on September 25, 2022 at 11:45am at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, and will continue each Sunday until the Program. Please come and tell friends. ALL are welcome in Greek School. -Joanna Tzenis, Greek School Director

Loaves & Fishes

Only two meals left in 2022, please come out to help. St. George is serving our bi-monthly meal on Monday, October 3 at St. Matthews on Hall Avenue. The time commitment is only a bit over 2 hours- 4:30-6:45/7:00. Please sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49ada623a0fcc70-october2 to help out.

Coffee Hour

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

Part-time Admin Assistant Opening

St. George is looking for a part-time administrative assistant. 20 hours per week. We are looking for someone to start in December with training beginning in November. Click the link to see the full job description https://www.orthodoxjobs.com/postings/2022/part-time-administrative-assistant. Submit resumes to info@stgeorgegoc.org. Contact Fr. Perry or Dean Natto with questions at (651) 222-6220.

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.

September-October 2022 Glad Tidings

To view the most recent issue of our bi-monthly newsletter: https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/assets/GladTidings/GladTidings-2022-SeptOct.pdf

First Ever Youth Talent Show - October 15th!

All are invited to the first-ever Youth Talent Show at Saint George on Saturday, October 15 at 5:30 pm! 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

Archdiocese News

39th Annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Launched by the Department of Religious Education

09/22/2022

The Department of Religious Education (DRE) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, is pleased to announce that the Metropolis of New Jersey will host the 39th Annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Nationals at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Clifton, NJ, on the weekend of June 9 to 11, 2023.

https://www.goarch.org/-/oratorical-festival-2023

Wisdom of the Fathers

He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.

Fr. Matthew the Poor

Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century

What is it that I love when I love you? Not the beauty of a body or the comeliness of time. Nor the luster of the light pleasing to the eyes, nor the sweet melodies of all manner of songs, nor the fragrance of flowers, ointments and spices, not manna and honey, nor limbs welcome to the embrace of the flesh - I do not love these when I love my God. And yet there is a kind of light, a kind of voice, a kind of fragrance, a kind of foods, a kind of embrace, when I love my God, who is the light, voice, fragrance, food, embrace of the inner man, where there shines into the soul that which no place can contain, and there sounds forth that which time cannot end, where there is fragrance which no breeze disperses, taste which eating does not make less, and a clinging together which fulfillment does not terminate. It is this that I love when I love my God.

St. Augustine

Confessions 10.6 in The Confessions of St. Augustine, p. 244, 5th century

In Other News

College Student Sunday, October 2

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has designated October 2, 2022 as College Student Sunday. On this day, Orthodox parishes will recognize and honor Orthodox college students and take a special collection to support the ministry to students of Orthodox Christian Fellowship https://www.ocf.net/.

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.

Parking Restrictions on Summit Avenue

Please be aware that a re-paving project on Summit Avenue between Lexington Parkway and Hamline Avenue may result in temporary road closures or parking restrictions.

Twin Cities Marathon October 2

Summit Avenue and other roads will be closed to traffic from 6:15 am -1:30 pm on October 2 for the Twin Cities Marathon. Please allow extra time for parking and driving to church.

Twin Cities Pan-Orthodox Tea

All are invited to the 14^th annual Pan-Orthodox Tea on Saturday, October 22 from 10-11:30am at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5^th Street NE, Minneapolis. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Contact Susan Boris with questions, Susan.Boris10@gmail.com or 612.258.6481.

OCAMPR Annual Conference November 3-5

The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) will hold its Annual Conference November 3-5 at Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Glenview, IL, with the theme, “Living Liturgy in Practice: Orthodox Care in a Rapidly Changing World."

The Conference will offer an opportunity for Orthodox Christian healthcare professionals, psychologists, therapists, chaplains, theologians, clergy and allied professionals to discuss how the Church's healing traditions interface with contemporary theories and practices of care. For tickets and more info, visit http://ocampr.org/2022-ocampr-conference/

OCAMPR, a Pan-Orthodox affiliated ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, exists to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote Christian fellowship among healing professionals in medicine, psychology, and religion. Members pursue an understanding of the whole person, which integrates the basic assumptions of medicine, psychology, and religion within the Orthodox Christian faith in educating and serving the Church and community.

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/

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 support 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)

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 care and beautification of your lots.

Greek Translation Services for Hire

A local antiquarian bookseller reached out to St. George interested in hiring a translator for the title pages of a two-volume set of books published in 1792. Contact Kent Petterson if you are interested, 612-963-1666 or terrace@winternet.com.

Saints and Feasts

September 25

1st Sunday of Luke

September 25

Euphrosyne of Alexandria

Our righteous Mother Euphrosyne, who lived during the reign of Saint Theodosius the Younger (408-450), was the daughter of Paphnutius of Egypt. Forsaking her father and his wealth, she renamed herself Smaragdus, and pretending to be a eunuch of the imperial palace, she dressed herself as a man and entered a monastery of men where her identity remained unknown until her repose thirty-eight years later.

Stewardship

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

$163,510 of $260,000 (through August)

Pledges Received

As of August 26, 103 families have pledged a total of $169,983.

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.

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Bulletin Inserts

Children's Bulletin for Sunday, September 25

General Information

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