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Parish Calendar

October 7 to October 16, 2022

Friday, October 7

Family Camp

Sunday, October 9

+APOSTLE IAKOVOS/JAMES THE LESS/JUST

3rd Sunday of Luke

8:15AM ORTHROS

9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

10:30AM Sunday School

11:15AM Philoptochos Meeting

1:00PM Philoptochos Baking

Tuesday, October 11

7:00PM Catechism - Christ II: His Work & Teachings

Wednesday, October 12

+FAST DAY

Thursday, October 13

12:00PM MEOCCA Meeting

Friday, October 14

+ST. PARASKEVE PETKA OF ROMANIA

+FAST DAY

8:00AM ORTHROS

9:00AM DIVINE LITURGY

6:30PM MEOCCA Holy Unction Service

Saturday, October 15

9:00AM Philoptochos Baking

Sunday, October 16

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

8:15AM ORTHROS

9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY

10:30AM Sunday School
Ministries Calendar

October 15 to October 16, 2022

Saturday, October 15

5:30PM Youth Talent Show!

Sunday, October 16

11:15AM Youth & Family Trip to Afton Orchard

1:30PM Pioneers (55+) Boat Cruise in Stillwater (meet at 12:45 pm at boat dock)

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 4th Tone

From on high you descended, O merciful Lord. You accepted the cross and three days in the tomb to free us from the bondage of sin, O our life and resurrection. Glory to you, O Lord.

Apolytikion for Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus in the 3rd Tone

O Holy Apostle James, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

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

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"

Announcements

Greeters

Angie Kontenakos, Bill Clemons

Prosfora

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Fellowship Hour

Thank you to the Misael & Lisa Jordan family for hosting this Sunday.

Philoptochos

Please join us this Sunday after Divine Liturgy for our regular meeting. We will first meet in the Social Hall to hear a presentation from our 2022 National Philoptochos Convention delegate. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about our Philanthropic organization!

Fall Bake & Craft Sale preparations are underway. Our first two baking dates are:
Sunday, October 9, 1-4 pm
Saturday, October 15, 9 am–4 pm
If you are able to help out, please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-philoptochos2 to sign up!

Attention all talented St. George Crafters & Artisans, if you would like to showcase your handmade products at our Bake & Craft sale please contact Vicky Paraschou at 763.742.0429 or email at vickyparaschou@gmail.com

First Ever Youth Talent Show - October 15th!

All are invited to the first-ever Talent Show at Saint George on Saturday, October 15 at 5:30 pm! Sign up to show off your musical skills, magic tricks, acrobatic feats .. and more! All members of our community are encouraged to put together a performance for the group -- no matter how rehearsed! 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://bit.ly/StGTalentShow. Please email niko@stgeorgegoc.org with specific set-up requirements.

The Twin Cities YAL October Outing - Sever's Fall Festival

The next YAL event is on October 15 at Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. RSVP by October 9 at https://linktr.ee/twincitiesyal

Youth & Family Trip to Afton Apple Orchard Oct 16

Saint George invites all to the annual Apple Picking at Afton Apple Orchard! Save the date for October 16th after Sunday School. Admission will be covered for all youth and family, and $7 for those who wish to join as well (cash or check payable to St. George GOC). If you have any questions, please reach out to niko@stgeorgegoc.org

Pioneers Boat Cruise!

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE NEEDED; Pioneers (55+) two-hour Jazz and chicken/roast beef meal Cruise in Stillwater on October 16! Join us for fellowship and to see the fall colors! Meet at the boat dock at 12:45 pm; give yourself time for parking; boat boards at 1:00 pm: BOAT DOORS CLOSE AT 1:30 pm!

Initial tickets were purchased on Friday, October 7, however, you can still sign up/pay by Sunday, October 9 with Joanne or in the church hall that day following Liturgy. The cost is $36 per person. Cash or check payable to St. George GOC ("Pioneers Boat Cruise" in the memo line).

Those who have not yet paid, please remit your boat tour payment to Joanne on Sunday, or mail it to the church office.

Wheelchair accessible. Some free first come first serve parking in their lot; there is a pay lot next door. Stillwater Riverboats: 525 South Main St. Stillwater, MN 55082. https://stillwaterriverboats.com/public-cruises/. Please RSVP to Joanne at (651) 778-2485 or Sunday the 9th in the hall.

Sensory Saturday @ Holy Trinity OCA in St. Paul Oct 22

We are excited to continue offering the new ministry recently developed at Saint George. The new program is called Sensory Saturdays and strives to foster fellowship for families with special needs in the Twin Cities. Sensory Saturdays allow families to gather together for a muted sensory experience during Liturgy (dimmed lights, no microphones). After the service, all are encouraged to join together in the hall for fellowship, snacks, and to connect with other families with special needs in the Twin Cities. The next Sensory Saturday is on October 22nd at 9:30 am and will be held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (956 Forest Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55106).

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 “tnv 28 Octovriou” (the 28th of October) 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 continue on Sundays at 11:45 am until the Program. Please come and tell friends. ALL are welcome in Greek School. -Joanna Tzenis, Greek School Director

Coffee Hour

You can now sign up to host a Sunday morning coffee hour on SignUp Genius or https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ca5ad2babff2-fellowship1. This link can also be found on the St. George website. Coffee Hour hosts are needed for November 20 & 27. If you have not yet hosted in 2022, please consider volunteering for one of these dates. Contact Elise Werger with questions: EDWerger@aol.com or 612-867-8047. Thank you to all who have generously hosted so far this year!

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

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Wisdom of the Fathers

That dead man was being buried, and many friends were conducting him to his tomb. But there meets him Christ, the Life and Resurrection, for He is the destroyer of death and of corruption; He it is "in Whom we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28); He it is Who has restored the nature of man to that which it originally was; and has set free our death-fraught flesh from the bonds of death.

St. Cyril of Alexandria

Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 36.42, p. 153., 5th Century

The virgin's son met the widow's son. He became like a sponge for her tears and as life for the death of her son. Death turned about in its den and turned its back on the victorious one.

St. Ephrem the Syrian

Commentary on Tatian's Diatessaron, 6.23. (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. vol. 3: Luke, Intervarsity Press)

In Other News

Holy Unction Service at St. Mary’s ROA in St. Paul

The mystery of healing and repentance in the Sacrament of Holy Unction will be celebrated at St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church (ROEA), 189 Atwater St W, St Paul, on Friday, October 14, at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially those who need physical and spiritual healing. Those whose strength does not permit them to attend the full service may want to arrive at or just before 7:30 pm so they may at least benefit from the final prayer and anointing.

Lecture at St. Mary’s OCA Cathedral, October 15

On Saturday, October 15, Presbytera Dr. Jeannie Constantinou will present a two-part lecture entitled “Orthodoxy's Essential Element: How to Preserve, Promote and Protect the Faith in the Third Millennium” The lecture will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish Center, 1701 Fifth St. NE, Minneapolis.

Dr. Eugenia Constantinou J.D. holds a B.A. and M.A. in Religious Studies and Practical Theology from the University of San Diego, a Th.M. from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, a Th.M. from Harvard Divinity School, a J. D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and a Ph.D. from Université Laval. Dr. Constantinou teaches Biblical Studies and Early Christianity at the University of San Diego. Dr. Constantinou is a widely sought-after speaker and regular contributor to Ancient Faith Radio. She is the author of the popular book “Thinking Orthodox."

Twin Cities Pan-Orthodox Tea, October 22

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.

Testimonial Dinner for Tessie Bourdamis

Saturday, October 22 - Everyone is invited to attend the Testimonial Dinner for Tessie Bourdamis on Saturday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m., at the Bloomington Hilton Hotel. Tessie is being honored as the National Daughters of Penelope, Penelope of the Year. The cost for the event is $60.00.

• Please make your check payable to DOP Chapter 35
• Mail your check to 813 - 145th Street E., Burnsville, MN 55337

Please RSVP no later than Friday, October 14.

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.

IOCC Reception

Thursday, November 10, 2022, 6:30 p.m., Vespers | 7:00 p.m., Reception

St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, Tickets are $30.00 (3450 Irving Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408)

Purchase by October 28 at iocc.org/minneapolis

Tickets will be available on Sundays after Liturgy later in October.

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/

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.

Saints and Feasts

October 09

The Righteous Patriarch Abraham and his nephew Lot

The holy Patriarch Abraham, born a pagan, ten generations after Noah, when the knowledge of God had perished from among men, became the beginning of God's dispensation for the universal renewal and salvation of man. He was called out of his country--the land of the Chaldees, that is, Mesopotamia--to the land of Canaan, and received the promise that through his seed all the nations of the earth should be blessed; through his singular faith in the promises of God, he was justified before the giving of the Law and the coming of Grace; through his willingness to sacrifice Isaac, he portrayed the love wherewith God loved the world in sacrificing His only-begotten Son. The greatness of Abraham, and the trials that he and his righteous nephew Lot underwent, are set forth in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, chapters twelve through twenty-five. See also the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, December 11-17.

October 10

Eulampios & Eulampia the Martyrs

The Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia were from Nicomedia, and contested for Christ during the reign of Maximian, in the year 296.

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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