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Sunday Bulletin - St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-04-07
Bulletin Contents
Calendar
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Announcements
Wisdom of the Fathers
Welcome Visitors!
Saints and Feasts
Archdiocese News
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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 | (651) 706-9672

Admin. Assistant Yeoryia Christoforides


office@stgeorgegoc.org

Bookstore Steve Arsenault


bookstore@stgeorgegoc.org

Webmaster John Peter Boosalis


john@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 8:15 am & Divine Liturgy 9:30 am

Confession (by appointment)

Weekday Services (www.stgeorgegoc.org/calendar)

Streaming

youtube.com/c/stgeorgestpaul

Fellowship Hour Sunday following Divine Liturgy

Office Hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 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

    March 18 to April 14, 2024

    Monday, March 18

    +Strict Fast - Great Lent

    Sunday, April 7

    Sunday of the Holy Cross

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM No Church School

    10:45AM Veneration of the Cross

    5:00PM Lenten Vespers @ St. George Antiochian

    Monday, April 8

    6:00PM Compline

    7:00PM Catechism #11 - The Goal: Second Coming & Living the Christian Life

    Tuesday, April 9

    Office Closed

    6:00PM Choir Practice

    Wednesday, April 10

    Office Closed

    5:30PM Ninth Hour

    6:00PM Presanctified Liturgy

    Thursday, April 11

    Office Closed

    Friday, April 12

    6:00PM Salutations

    7:00PM Lenten Meal & Lecture

    Sunday, April 14

    Sunday of St. John Climacus

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Parish Oratorical Festival (No Church School)

    11:45AM Philoptochos Meeting

    5:00PM Lenten Vespers @ St. Mary's GOC

  • Ministries Calendar

    April 13 to April 13, 2024

    Saturday, April 13

    2:00PM Fanari Lenten Retreat

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 3rd Tone

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the mighty power of his arm. He has trampled down death by death, becoming the first born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of hell and has granted to all the world his great mercy.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the 1st Tone

Save, O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Give vict'ry to those who battle evil and protect us all by your holy cross.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 4th Tone

Victorious Lady, mighty champion, defending us, we, your servants, now inscribe to you this hymn of thanks, for you rescued us from suff'ring and tribulation. Theotokos, with your power that can never fail, keep us safe from ev'ry danger our whole life long, that we may cry to you: Rejoice, O Bride unwedded.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Announcements

Greeters

Dylan Eisenhuth & Yodahe Gamada

Prosfora

Bill Clemons

Fellowship Hour

Thank you to the Daughters of Penelope for hosting this Sunday! 

Please host an upcoming coffee hour! Hosts are needed for the following Sundays: April 14, 21 & May 12 (Mother's Day). Individuals, families, or even groups can sign up to host or co-host! Use this URL to sign up for Coffee Hour!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-46964197-fellowship#/

Office Closed

Please note that the office will be closed next week April 9, 10, & 11. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday April 16th.

Lenten Pantry Drive

Almsgiving made easy this Lenten season. Consider donating some shelf-stable food items to Focus MN's Second Helping Food Pantry. We will be collecting Pasta Sauce, Canned Meals (SpaghettiOs, tuna, chili) Canned Fruits, Peanut Butter/Jelly and Cereal. Please drop off items in the collection box in the parking lot vestibule. Blessed Lent!

Daughters of Penelope Call for Donations

The Daughters have selected the Women's Advocate emergency shelter as the local beneficiaries for their fundraising efforts. They will be collecting donations today and next Sunday, April 14. Please consider donating some of the following items: adult size leggings, adult size backpacks, clorox wipes, body wash or bar soap, tissues.

Lenten Meal Sign-Up

Please sign up to host a Lenten Meal on an upcoming Wednesday or Friday after services. The sign-up sheet is posted on the wooden table to the left of the kitchen service window.

Lenten Lectures

April 12 - Fr. John Kostas - Topic TBA
April 19 - Fr. Perry - Topic TBA

Also, join us on Wednesdays, immediately following Presanctified Liturgy, for a weekly Q&A on topics pertaining to Great Lent.

Thank You!

Thank you to the volunteers who helped with the MEOCCA Lenten Vespers Meal on Sunday, March 31! Over 150 meals were served. It was a joy to worship with our brothers and sisters from the Metro area and to break bread together in the hall. Again, many thanks to all who set up, cooked, served, cleaned, and pitched in various ways to make the evening special!

FANARI Lenten Retreat

The retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, Song Night, and much more! All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us! Saturday, April 13, 2023 from 2:00-8:00 PM. St. Mary's is hosting our regional Minnesota retreat this year in Minneapolis. Register online at https://chicago.goarch.org/lentenretreat24-draft/

Reminder to Get Your Spring Flowers from the Philoptochos Fundraiser!

Shop now for all your spring yard needs and Mother's Day gifts! High-quality plants, flats, veggies, hanging baskets, and porch pots are available. All proceeds will be used to further the Philoptochos mission of assisting the needy. Order online at: gertensfundraising.com 
use Store ID: 764 at check out! Plants will be delivered to St. George on May 11 in time for Mother's Day gifting.

AHEPA Pappas Academic Scholarship

Qualified applicants are to be parishioner’s children in good standing or members of St. George Greek Orthodox Church of St Paul, MN, and have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an accredited Undergraduate College or University four-year program and have a GPA 2.75 or higher. The award for this scholarship is $1,250 in a single academic calendar year. Recipients may reapply for this scholarship in subsequent years. The deadline for the application is June 15th. We will select the award winner before the fall session of the next school year. For more details or an application, please reach out to Frank Mortari, Dino Contolatis, or Dean Natto.

Join us for an Online Greek Language Learning Series

Who: The program is designed with an adult audience in mind. Teens welcome. All levels are welcome.
When: Sundays: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2.
Time: 6pm (Part 1): A focus on learning the alphabet, & learning to read.
6:45pm (Part 2): A focus on conversational Greek, grammar, & vocabulary useful in various social settings (shopping, eating out, etc.)
[Learners may join both parts or choose one]

Intro to Orthodox Christianity Catechism Course - Spring 2024

Join us for our MEOCCA catechism course, Intro to Orthodox Christianity, now in session. Catechism is open to all; people interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity, inquirers, catechumens, and current Orthodox Christians as well! Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in person (1111 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN) or online via Zoom. To register, email info@stgeorgegoc.org. Learn more at www.meocca.org.

2024 Stewardship Program

2024 Stewardship Goal

$51,098 of $275,000 (through February)

At the Fall Parish Assembly, we approved the 2024 Stewardship Goal of $275,000. We have hit this mark in the last couple of years, and we truly believe that with everyone’s support, we will hit that mark again. Now is the time to submit your 2024 pledge. Pledge Cards are at the candle stand, or click the link below to complete the form online. Thank you for your support of the work of the Church.

2024 Theme
"Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant,” from the Parable of the Talents. We are all blessed with certain gifts. This parable stresses the importance of developing our gifts, multiplying them, and offering them back in service to God.

Make Your 2024 Pledge Online

https://forms.gle/TAvAZUNCBrcRHX1KA

Make a Stewardship Donation Online

https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/give

Parish Assembly - June 09

Join us on Sunday, June 09, immediately following Divine Liturgy, in the hall for a Parish Assembly meeting in person and on Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84290595046?pwd=4rGTfXamOeOqs3iI2xrbpJ93VV0nbR.1

Silent Auction

Remember to check out the Silent Auction in the Social Hall. Proceeds support our Missions and Benevolence ministry. New items are added regularly. If you would like to donate items that are new with tags or something else valuable, such as theater/sports tickets, please contact Angela Mortari at apanoskaltsis@gmail.com or text 651-280-7123.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only know in their learned minds the mysteries of faith and the commandments of their Creator, but to those who have progressed far enough to live by them.
St. Bede the Venerable
Unknown, 8th century

To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to cherish bad thoughts and desires; to suppress every evil thought; to avoid occasions of sin; not to desire or to do anything out of self-love, but to do everything out of love for God. To deny oneself, according to St. Paul means "to be dead to sin. . . but alive to God."
St. Innocent of Alaska
The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century

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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 see Fr. Perry after services or contact him at frperry@stgeorgegoc.org or (651) 222-6220.

We hope you will join us in our hall upstairs this morning after services for fellowship and refreshments!

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Prosfora (Offering Bread)

Thank you to those who make the prosfora/offering bread for Liturgy. If you would like to sign up to bake and make an offering of bread to the church, please get in touch with Krisandrea at krisandreambr@icloud.com.

“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6:27

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Content for the Bulletin

All content for the bulletin (flyers, blurbs, calendar events, etc.) is due Wednesday each week. Content submitted after Wednesday will be included in the bulletin for the following week.

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Parish Email List Sign-Up 

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Text Message Reminders - Sign Up 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 or 

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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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Charitable Donations to Philoptochos, Missions & Benevolence, Church School, Youth, Greek School, & other St. George Ministries

Thank you to all who continue to support our Ladies Philoptochos, Missions and Benevolence, the priest discretionary fund, Church School, Youth, Greek School, and other parish ministries! For those who would like a receipt of their donations to a particular church ministry for tax purposes, please make all deductible contributions directly to the church, noting a designation of the gift in the memo line. For example, you might put in the memo line “2023 Philoptochos Stewardship/membership,” “donation to Missions and Benevolence,” "priest discretionary fund," etc. Resources will be earmarked and distributed to the ministry you note, and your donations will be included in your end-of-year statement. Thank you again for your commitment to the work of the church!

Reimbursements

To our ministry leaders and volunteers, please save receipts when making purchases for church activities. A reminder that reimbursement forms are located on the tower outside of the admin and treasurer’s office. Please make sure to submit the form with a copy of your receipt (you keep the original receipt). Finally, please make sure to submit for reimbursement contemporaneous with the expense(s). Although we do not have a set cutoff date for reimbursements, please do your best to have all prior year reimbursements submitted before the end of January of the following year. Please contact Lani if you have any questions at lani@stgeorgegoc.org.

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Roselawn Announcement for 2024 Pricing

Announcing 2024 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 26% 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 supports 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.

2024 Discounted Prices for Parishioners: 
$7,182 = Monument Lot (2 Graves) 
$5,095 = Flat Lot (2 Graves) 
$2,762 = Flat Lot (1 Grave, Limited Availability)

(These prices reflect a 15% off Roselawn Retail Price)

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 (flat) stones are still available.

Please follow Roselawn regulations for the care and beautification of your loved one’s lots.

The table-like monument marking our area from Victoria street is visible on google maps and google satellite view at the links below and can be found on the church website.

http://tinyurl.com/4cte47f3
http://tinyurl.com/5n6abxwa

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New Hall Setup

Please note the new hall set up for ministries and organizations using the hall. We have posted photos in the kitchen for your reference. Small white squares are under each table for proper placement if they are moved. All the groups who use our facility are responsible for putting the tables & chairs (8 per table)in place according to the layout before they leave the church. We appreciate your diligence in keeping the hall neat and organized.

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Saints and Feasts

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April 07

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

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