Prokeimenon. First Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 5:8-19.
Brethren, walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light." Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart.
Προκείμενον. First Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 32.22,1.
Γένοιτο, Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐφ' ἡμᾶς.
Στίχ. Ἀγαλλιᾶσθε δίκαιοι ἐν Κυρίῳ
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 5:8-19.
Ἀδελφοί, ὡς τέκνα φωτὸς περιπατεῖτε - ὁ γὰρ καρπὸς τοῦ πνεύματος ἐν πάσῃ ἀγαθωσύνῃ καὶ δικαιοσύνῃ καὶ ἀληθείᾳ - δοκιμάζοντες τί ἐστιν εὐάρεστον τῷ κυρίῳ· καὶ μὴ συγκοινωνεῖτε τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους, μᾶλλον δὲ καὶ ἐλέγχετε· τὰ γὰρ κρυφῆ γινόμενα ὑπʼ αὐτῶν αἰσχρόν ἐστιν καὶ λέγειν. Τὰ δὲ πάντα ἐλεγχόμενα ὑπὸ τοῦ φωτὸς φανεροῦται· πᾶν γὰρ τὸ φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστίν. Διὸ λέγει, Ἔγειρε ὁ καθεύδων καὶ ἀνάστα ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν, καὶ ἐπιφαύσει σοι ὁ Χριστός. Βλέπετε οὖν πῶς ἀκριβῶς περιπατεῖτε, μὴ ὡς ἄσοφοι, ἀλλʼ ὡς σοφοί, ἐξαγοραζόμενοι τὸν καιρόν, ὅτι αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν. Διὰ τοῦτο μὴ γίνεσθε ἄφρονες, ἀλλὰ συνιέντες τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ κυρίου. Καὶ μὴ μεθύσκεσθε οἴνῳ, ἐν ᾧ ἐστὶν ἀσωτία, ἀλλὰ πληροῦσθε ἐν πνεύματι, λαλοῦντες ἑαυτοῖς ψαλμοῖς καὶ ὕμνοις καὶ ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς, ᾄδοντες καὶ ψάλλοντες ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ ὑμῶν τῷ κυρίῳ.
14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43
At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
14th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:35-43
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ᾿Εγένετο δὲ ἐν τῷ ἐγγίζειν αὐτὸν εἰς ῾Ιεριχὼ τυφλός τις ἐκάθητο παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν προσαιτῶν· ἀκούσας δὲ ὄχλου διαπορευομένου ἐπυνθάνετο τί εἴη ταῦτα. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτῷ ὅτι ᾿Ιησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος παρέρχεται. καὶ ἐβόησε λέγων· ᾿Ιησοῦ υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με· καὶ οἱ προάγοντες ἐπετίμων αὐτῷ ἵνα σιωπήσῃ· αὐτὸς δὲ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν· υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με. σταθεὶς δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐκέλευσεν αὐτὸν ἀχθῆναι πρὸς αὐτόν. ἐγγίσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν λέγων· τί σοι θέλεις ποιήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· Κύριε, ἵνα ἀναβλέψω. καὶ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἀνάβλεψον· ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε. καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνέβλεψε, καὶ ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ δοξάζων τὸν Θεόν· καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἰδὼν ἔδωκεν αἶνον τῷ Θεῷ.
Welcome to Saint George Church!!!
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Sunday, December 3, 2023, 14th Sunday of Luke
8:30 am Orthros
9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Memorial
George J. Panas ~ 5 years
May his memory be eternal
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40 Day Baby Blessing
Harry William Raulerson
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Monday, December 4, 2023, Barbara the Great Martyr
Services at St. Barbara Church, Toms River
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
8:30 am Orthros
9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Saturday, December 9, 2023, Conception of St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
8:30 am Orthros
9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Today we commemorate:
Menas, Hermogenes & Eugraphos, Martyrs of Alexandria
Thomas the Righteous of Bithynia
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Today's Coffee Hour is in loving memory of George J. Panas by his family
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PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY AFTER DIVINE LITURGY
LIBRARY UNTIL 2 PM
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Welcome Newcomers & Visitors!
Liturgical services are live streamed
Live Stream on Facebook, link for services
(Facebook membership NOT required)
or visit our website: www.stgeorgeap.org & click on Live Stream
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Month of December: 2nd Tray Passing ~ to Help those in Need
This Sunday, December 3, Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, Asbury Park
See flyer below
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Visit our website for daily/monthly list of Name Days
Wish 'Xronia Polla' to those celebrating!
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"Light A Candle & Say A Prayer" for Today's Liturgy. Visit our webpage https://saintgeorgenj.square.site/ & include names so Father Andrew may silently pray for them during Liturgy
To Light a Candle
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St. George Security!!
~~~ Propping of doors is NOT permitted ~~~
~~~ Bags & Backpacks might be subject to inspection ~~~
Constant reinforcement of security measures & procedures always maintain a trouble free environment for our community!!! Please be vigilant!!!
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St. George Christmas Memorial Service ~ Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 pm
May their memories be eternal
See flyer below
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Stewardship
Stewardship is the lifeblood of our St. George. Without your support of Time, Talent & Treasure, we cannot have a church. Your voluntary contributions are critical to its maintenance & operation. If you have not filled out a Stewardship/Pledge form, please do that from your heart & to the best of your ability.
“Let everyone give as his heart tells him, neither grudgingly, nor under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (II Corinthians 9:7)
January 15, 2023 was National Stewardship Sunday
Please use this link for your 2023 Stewardship Form
Life happens in the community, and it takes our entire community to continue the life of our St. George Greek Orthodox Church! Thank you to all our faithful and loyal stewards for your continued support
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Greek School PTO ~ Vasilopita Sale ~ Pre-Order by Tuesday, December 5
$20 each ~ made by the Sisters of Agia Skepi
See flyer & order form below
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GOYA ~ Christmas Giving Tree ~ Select Tag(s) until December 10
Christmas Giving Tree is in Cultural Center on Sundays (and in the Admin. Hallway weekdays), trimmed with names of Kindergarteners (6yr olds) from 3 different classes in Asbury Park schools ~ Tags are going fast!! Only 15 left!
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St. George Philoptochos Vasilopita Reception ~ Sunday, January 7
following Divine Liturgy ~ Cultural Center
Take part by going to our online sign up genius SIGN UP to select a dish of your choice to bring to the reception
Any questions? Contact Georgia Vlitas: 646-431-7260 or Barbara Van Wagner: 908-433-5958
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GOYA Christmas Caroling ~ December 15, 16 & 17
Visit our table in coffee hour or email stgeorgeapgoya@gmail.com or reach out to any GOYA Advisor to schedule!
Friday, Dec 15 ~ 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, Dec 16 ~ 5 pm - 10 pm
Sunday, Dec 17 ~ 5 pm - 9 pm
Merry Christmas!!!
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St. George Youth Greek Dance Program ~ New for 4 Year Olds
Cultural Center ~ Mondays, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm (4 Year Olds)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Kindergarteners - 2nd Graders)
Registration required ~ Yearly Cost: $100 per child - 4 year olds; $150 per child for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Instructors: George Gkionis (732) 500 5480; Jacquelyn Marousis-Bush (732) 267 3611
Ask George or Jacquelyn for schedule & further contact info
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St. George Iconography
List of available Icons on our website ~ AVAILABLEICONS
We ask those of you who have pledged to please fulfill your pledge - To those of you who have not yet contributed, please join us - In addition, the Gold Leaf Program or any donation you would like to offer to the Community Icon is available - Contact Athena Loesch or Anne Papageorge
Thank you for your generosity
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GOYA Adopt Yiayia & Papou Project
GOYA is bringing back their Adopt Yiayia & Papou Project & adopting elderly parishioners aged 70 & older wanting to participate. Please submit names & phone numbers of these elders who want to participate in this GOYA project by emailing secretary@stgeorgeap.org
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St. George Philoptochos ~ Month of November Gloves & Socks Drive
Collection bin across from church office
Please deposit new gloves & socks to benefit Jersey Shore Rescue Mission (Asbury Park)
Please see flyer below for details
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Sunday School Nativity Pageant ~ Sunday, December 17
Annual Sunday School Nativity Pageant ~ December 17 ~ Students report to Sunday School classrooms after Holy Communion that Sunday
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Fellowship of Prayer
Use this link to pray for those who are in need of prayer at this time
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The Mustard Seed Bookstore
Open Sundays following Divine Liturgy
Or weekdays during office hours, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
For inquiries, contact Faye Deet faysia63@gmail.com
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Bible Study
No bible study on December 5
Resumes Tuesday, December 12 ~ 7 pm - 8pm ~ zoom
Gospel of Luke ~ Chapter 9
Advent, 2023 2nd Trays to Benefit those in Need 2nd Trays to be passed for the Needy in surrounding communities on Sundays from Nov 12 - Dec 10 Please give what you are able to contribute to these worthy causes
Philoptochos Glove & Socks Drive ~ November, 2023 To benefit Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, Asbury Park
Philoptochos Christmas Bake Sale 2023 Order Form Order by December 1, 2023
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 ~ 6:30 pm
PTO Vasilopita Sale 2023 Details & Order Form Vasilopita ~ $20 each ~ baked by the Sisters of Agia Skepi, Holy Protection Monastery of the Theotokos