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Worship Sunday Orthros 8:15 am & Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Confession (by appointment)
Weekday Services (www.stgeorgegoc.org/calendar)
Streaming
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.
5th Sunday of Luke
8:15AM ORTHROS
9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY
10:30AM Sunday School
11:15AM Greek School OXI Day Presentation & Luncheon
+STS. KOSMAS & DAMIANOS
7:00PM Engaging Orthodoxy - Advanced Catechism Course
7:00PM Catechism - Sacraments I: Baptism, Chrismation, Confession
+FAST DAY
1:30PM Online Daytime Bible Study (via Zoom only)
+FAST DAY
9:00AM Philoptochos Baking
Patriarchate Sunday
7th Sunday of Luke
8:15AM ORTHROS
9:30AM DIVINE LITURGY
10:30AM Sunday School
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.
5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19
Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.
5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31
The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
Dean Natto, Yodahe Gamada
Krisandrea Ballas
Thank you to AHEPA for hosting this Sunday in commemoration of OXI Day.
All parishioners are invited to the celebration in the hall after Liturgy. There will be a meal hosted by AHEPA. Also, please see the 2022 Archiepiscopal Encyclical for OXI Day in the Inserts section.
So you think Philoptochos is only for your grandmother/yiayia! Guess Again! Come Join us for a fun and casual evening with dedicated, fun-loving, philanthropic women!
Bring your creative ideas for gatherings & events, let us know your support of nonprofit organizations locally or nationally as Philoptochos expands its endeavors! Look for more fun gatherings to come!
For further information, please contact Angie Kontenakos via text or email at 612-812-1028 or angiek38@gmail.com. See you there! Philoptochos (friends of the poor) is a women's philanthropic ministry of the Church.
Our annual Bake & Craft Sale will take place on Saturday, November 19th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 20th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To ensure that we do not run out of our most popular items, they will be available for pre-order. Please follow the link below to order delicious authentic Greek Baked Goods! Pre-Orders will be accepted through Sunday, November 6th. Your order will be packaged and available for pick up during our Bake & Craft Sale: Saturday, November 19th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. & Sunday, November 20th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. stgeorgebakesale.square.site
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
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 +Alice Capoyianes on October 19, 2022.
From her family: “Alice Capoyianes of Fond du Lac, WI fell asleep in Lord on October 19, 2022. Alice was part of the Leaskas family, a founding family at St. George, and the daughter-in-law to Father Capoyianes. She is preceded in death by her husband Peter Capoyianes and siblings Nick Leaskas, George Leaskas, Helen Zubulake, and Tina Leaskas. She is survived by her children Constantine and Kondello and their families.”
May her memory be eternal! May the Lord grant her rest where all the saints repose.
We’re in the final stages of preparing the Pictorial Directory (with family photos) for publication and will notify everyone when it becomes available!
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 and the month of December. 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!
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.
Please join us for our Mittel European Fundraiser Dinner at St. Herman's Orthodox Church (5355 38th Ave. S MPLS) on Saturday, November 5th. Featuring Czech beef goulash, noodles, sauerkraut, salad, & homemade desserts! Dinner is at 6:00 pm following Vespers at 5:00 pm. Dinner ticket: $15.00. Take-out meals are available. To purchase tickets visit: https://www.sthermanmpls.org/.
On November 19, join us at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral (Minneapolis), for a Liturgical Music Workshop, from 1-4pm. Katie Boardman, a Twin Cities based professional soprano and music educator (www.katieboardman.com/) and attendee of St. Mary’s Cathedral, will provide an educational session on vocal technique and choral singing, and will coach the assembled singers in a choral application session, directed and co-led by Zach Mandell, Music Director at St. Mary’s. This application session will focus on the liturgical chants of the Advent Season, and will be preceded by a short presentation on the various chants and “special melodies” that appear during Advent, their underlying principles, and thoughts in stichera-singing style.
Registration is free, and can be completed by following this link: bit.ly/MusicWkShp2022. Please register by Monday, November 14. If you have any questions, please contact Zach Mandell at choirdirector@stmarysoca.org. This workshop is sponsored by the Diocese of the Midwest (OCA) St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry in partnership with the Choir of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Pan-Orthodox Choir Ministry of MEOCCA.
FOCUS is now accepting winter clothing especially winter outerwear of all sizes for men, women, and children. Bags can be taken to FOCUS House at 550 Rice Street, St Paul.
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.
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.
These Saints were from Aegae in Cilicia, brought up in piety by their parents. Zenobius was a physician, and healed many freely by the power of God; because of his virtue he was consecrated Bishop of Aegae. With his sister he was taken by Lysias the Governor, and after many tortures they were beheaded, about the year 290, during the reign of Diocletian.
These Saints were from Asia (that is, Asia Minor). After the death of their father, their Christ-loving mother Theodota reared them in piety and in all manner of virtue, and had them instructed in every science, especially that of medicine. This became their vocation, and they went about healing every illness and malady, bestowing healing freely on both men and beasts alike; because of this, they are called "Unmercenaries." And thus, having completed the course of their life, they reposed in peace.
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...“
Stewardship Goal
$185,107 of $260,000 (through September)
Pledges Received
As of August 26, 103 families have pledged a total of $169,983.
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.
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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November 3-5
November 19-20
November 6 deadline for pre-orders!
Saturday, November 12
For the Commemoration of OXI Day
For the Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries, Saints Cosmas and Damian