Greeters
Paul Werger, Dean Natto
Prosfora
Irene Loudas
Memorial
Basil Loudas (12 years), Rev. Panteleimon Papaioannou (25 years), Presv. Anastasia Papaioannou (15 years), Dimitra Loudas (23 years), Zoetsa Shoushloff (17 years)
9-Day Trisagion
Konstantina Kiprose
Fellowship Hour
Thank you to Irene Loudas for hosting this Sunday!
Hosts needed for upcoming Fellowship Hour
Please sign up to host a Sunday Fellowship Hour in 2023! Hosts are especially needed for February 19.
Philoptochos News
Please join us today, Sunday, February 12 after Liturgy for our first meeting of the year. We will be discussing programs and projects for 2023 and would love your ideas & support! New members are always welcomed!!
Mark your calendars and start preparing for delicious Spring baking! Phyllo dough sales will take place February 26th and March 5th with delivery on March 12th. For further information please call Vicky Paraschou at 763.742.0429.
Greek School is back!
All St. George Parishioners are invited to join the Greek School in the Social Hall today, Sunday, February 12 following Social Hour for an Apokries celebration. There will be food, games, dance, and laughter. All are welcome!
The Greek School will resume on Sunday, February 19 through our Independence Celebration on March 26, 2023. Participants will engage with Greek culture through games, song, language, and dance. Youth who choose to will have the opportunity to learn a poem for Greek Independence Day. Youth and adult volunteers will meet downstairs at 11:45 am on Sundays and conclude at 1:00 pm.
Please contact Joanna Tzenis at joanna.tzenis@gmail.com with any questions.
Bible Study
Bible Study continues Wednesday, February 15 at 1:30 pm to read about King Saul in 1 Kingdoms 8.1-10.27 ( aka 1Samuel). We meet on Zoom and everyone is welcome to join in! Here is the Zoom link: https://goarch.zoom.us/j/89672924709?pwd=Vnd6OCtpa0ljS0QxTFdGRVk3ZTYrdz09.
Saturday of the Souls update
Fr. Perry will be away for the commemoration of the Saturday of the Souls on Saturday, February 18. However, we will have a memorial for our loved ones prior to our parish Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 04 at 9:15 am. Please submit the first names of your loved ones who have departed this life on the form in the inserts section. We will need kollyva (memorial wheat) for the service. Please let Fr. Perry know if you can make a small tray. All who participate are welcome to offer kollyva for the service. May their memory be eternal!
Come learn how to make a prayer rope!
Have you heard of a Komboskini or prayer rope? On Saturday, February 18th, all parishioners 7th grade and up are invited to join us as we learn about their history, how to use them, and even make our own! If you have any questions, please contact Niko Vasilopoulos at niko@stgeorgegoc.org.
Intro to Orthodox Christianity Catechism Course - Winter 2023
Join us for our MEOCCA catechism course, Intro to Orthodox Christianity, beginning on Monday, January 23, from 7-9 pm. Catechism is for people interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity, inquirers, catechumens, and current Orthodox Christians as well! A great way to deepen our knowledge of the Orthodox Christian Faith. Classes will be held on Monday evenings in person (1111 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105) or online via Zoom (the link will be emailed before classes begin). Register online at https://forms.gle/sVcXqVVenSgfVySa8. Learn more at www.meocca.org. Email Fr. Perry at info@stgeorgegoc.org with questions.
2023 Winter Icon Classes from Korluka Studios
Session 2 “Protection of the Theotokos” at St. George Greek Orthodox Church on Summit Avenue in St. Paul (including zoom) held on Tuesdays February 21, 28, and March 7 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. The tuition is $265.00 including paints brushes, a gessoed panel, and supplies.
Please contact akorluka@aol.com or arsenault003@gmail.com for registration. Materials are available at Wet Paint. More information to follow!
This session will focus on the icon of the Mother of God.
2023 YAL Chicago Conference! Feb 17 - 20 | Rosemont, IL
The Annual YAL Chicago Conference, hosted by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, is an opportunity for Orthodox Christian young adults, ages *18-35, to come together in faith, fellowship, worship, and service. You can register here: https://chicago.goarch.org/yalconference23-register/ or support the conference here: https://chicago.goarch.org/yalconference2023-support/.
"Journey Through Lent"; the Pan-Orthodox Choir Ministry (MEOCCA Choir) Concert to benefit FOCUS MN
The Pan-Orthodox Choir of MEOCCA presents Journey Through Lent - February 18, at 7:00 pm - A benefit concert for FOCUS MN at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5th St. NE, Minneapolis. Reception to follow.
Pan-Orthodox Dance!
We are excited to announce the 2023 Pan-Orthodox Dance! This dance is an event for EVERYONE! Bring your whole family! Parents, kids, and grandparents are all welcome to participate in the different cultural dances of the Orthodox faith. The Pan-O dance will be held on February 18th at 6:00 pm in the Great Hall of St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church. For food there will be a potluck, so please bring a dish and/or dessert to share! If you have any questions, please contact Francine Perry at fsperry1@comcast.net.
Calling Mental Health Providers
Mark your calendars for our next gathering of Eastern Orthodox mental health providers in the Twin Cities Metro in this MEOCCA-sponsored event at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (956 Forest St. N, St. Paul, MN 55106) in Archangel Michael Hall (across the street from the parish) from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on February 21st! If you provide direct client care as an LMFT, LPCC, LADC, LP, Psychiatrist, Certified Grief Counselor, or LICSW (or are in a licensure-track for one of these fields), this group is for you. We meet to provide consultation and fellowship within the group, as well as mental health trainings for outside of the group within the Eastern Orthodox community. If you are unsure if you qualify to attend, please direct questions to Natasha Keller at natasha@lakeandvalleyft.com. RSVPs welcome, but not required to natasha@lakeandvalleyft.com.
The Metropolis of Chicago Book Club
Our Holy Metropolis of Chicago continues to seek ways to connect congregations across the parishes and the miles, and to that end, is introducing an Engaging with Faith series. The first event in this series is a two-part discussion of the book 'For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church', led by our brother clergy Dn. Perry Hamalis (who was on the committee that authored this book). Please see the attached flyer (in the Inserts section) for details, including dates, and ways to download or purchase the book. This will be a Zoom-only event, on February 22 and March 16, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CT.
Lenten Retreat
Our St. Gregory Palamas Lenten Retreat is back! Join us
on Saturday, March 04 for a one-day retreat exploring the theology, history, and technique of icon painting. We will also learn more about our newly installed mural icons from Fr. Anthony Salzman, iconographer. See the flyer to learn more about our guest speaker and more about the retreat. Schedule: Orthros/Memorial
8:30 am, Refreshments
9:30 am, Retreat (including lunch)
10:00 am, Vespers
3:00 pm. To attend, please RSVP to Antigoni at
office@stgeorgegoc.org. Please consider bringing a dish to pass at the potluck lunch (note in your RSVP if you can bring a dish).
Pilgrimage of Discovery, applications are now open!
The Pilgrimage of Discovery is a 7-day, all-expense paid, religious and cultural trip to Constantinople from July 31, 2023, to August 7, 2023, for young adults of the Metropolis of Chicago. The mission of the Pilgrimage of Discovery is to reconnect Greek Orthodox Young Adults from the Metropolis of Chicago with their religious and cultural roots. You can find more information and apply here: https://chicago.goarch.org/pilgrimage-of-discovery/.
