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 Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15.
TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Προκείμενον. First Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 32.22,1.
Γένοιτο, Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐφ' ἡμᾶς.
Στίχ. Ἀγαλλιᾶσθε δίκαιοι ἐν Κυρίῳ
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Τιμόθεον β' 3:10-15.
Τέκνον Τιμόθεε, παρηκολούθηκάς μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ, τῇ ἀγωγῇ, τῇ προθέσει, τῇ πίστει, τῇ μακροθυμίᾳ, τῇ ἀγάπῃ, τῇ ὑπομονῇ, τοῖς διωγμοῖς, τοῖς παθήμασιν, οἷά μοι ἐγένετο ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ, ἐν Ἰκονίῳ, ἐν Λύστροις, οἵους διωγμοὺς ὑπήνεγκα· καὶ ἐκ πάντων με ἐρρύσατο ὁ κύριος. Καὶ πάντες δὲ οἱ θέλοντες εὐσεβῶς ζῇν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ διωχθήσονται. Πονηροὶ δὲ ἄνθρωποι καὶ γόητες προκόψουσιν ἐπὶ τὸ χεῖρον, πλανῶντες καὶ πλανώμενοι. Σὺ δὲ μένε ἐν οἷς ἔμαθες καὶ ἐπιστώθης, εἰδὼς παρὰ τίνος ἔμαθες, καὶ ὅτι ἀπὸ βρέφους τὰ ἱερὰ γράμματα οἶδας, τὰ δυνάμενά σε σοφίσαι εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ πίστεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
The Reading is from Luke 18:10-14
The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:10-14
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην· Ἄνθρωποι δύο ἀνέβησαν εἰς τὸ ἱερὸν προσεύξασθαι, ὁ εἷς Φαρισαῖος καὶ ὁ ἕτερος τελώνης. ὁ Φαρισαῖος σταθεὶς πρὸς ἑαυτὸν ταῦτα προσηύχετο· ὁ Θεός, εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ ὥσπερ οἱ λοιποὶ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ἅρπαγες, ἄδικοι, μοιχοί, ἢ καὶ ὡς οὗτος ὁ τελώνης· νηστεύω δὶς τοῦ σαββάτου, ἀποδεκατῶ πάντα ὅσα κτῶμαι. καὶ ὁ τελώνης μακρόθεν ἑστὼς οὐκ ἤθελεν οὐδὲ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν ἐπᾶραι, ἀλλ᾿ ἔτυπτεν εἰς τὸ στῆθος αὐτοῦ λέγων· ὁ Θεός, ἱλάσθητί μοι τῷ ἁμαρτωλῷ. λέγω ὑμῖν, κατέβη οὗτος δεδικαιωμένος εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ ἢ γὰρ ἐκεῖνος· ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται, ὁ δὲ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται.
Sunday, February 9, 2020
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Welcome Newcomers & Visitors!
Please stop by the Welcome Table at Coffee Hour!
We would love to meet you!
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Memorials
Antonios Kaiafas ~ 8 years
May his memory be eternal!
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Stewardship & Ministries Thank You Day
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Join Us for light refreshments & say 'Thank You' to our dedicated
St. George Stewards & Ministry Leaders
Father Andrew will bless all Ministry Leaders following Divine Liturgy
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Monday, February 10, 2020 ~ 7 pm
AHEPA Meeting
Visitation by AHEPA District Lodge
AHEPA Room
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Bible Study
Book of James
Continuing Tuesday, February 18 ~ 7:00 - 8:00 pm library
(no Bible Study on February 11)
Bring Bible & pen & paper
Facilitators: Teri Lalli & Father Andrew
Questions, please contact Teri: lalliptds@comcast.net
2/18 James - Chapter 3
3/10 James - Chapter 4
3/17 James - Chapter 5
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SAVE THE DATE - APOKRIATIKO GLENDI IS ON!!!
Saturday, February 22, 2020
See flyer for details or visit the PTO table during Coffee Hour
Contact Barbara Kozak ~ 201-214-1817
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ADULT GREEK LESSONS
Classes have already started for this session
Please contact Maria Lambrinos at MLambrinos@hotmail.com for info on future classes
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Socialites Bus Trip ~ Astoria
St. Irene's Monastery
Restaurant: Stamatis Restaurant
Shop at Titan
For more info, contact Sophia Anest ~ 732-508-9310
See flyer below
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Thursday, April 9, 2020 ~ 7 - 9 pm
Sharing Our Faith Book Corner
Book Discussion: The Holy Angels, by Mother Alexandra
$13 ~ Mustard Seed Bookstore
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MUSTARD SEED BOOKSTORE and ST. BASIL'S LENDING LIBRARY
Orthodoxy is a way of life. Let us help you bring it into the lives of others. Keep us in mind for upcoming name days, birthdays and special occasions.
Stop by & see new items in stock including upcoming Book Corner recommended reading! Can't find what you want? Ask about our ordering options. Open Sundays following Divine Liturgy & during Church Office Hours.
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Sunday School 2019 - 2020
Reminders and info via text messages, text @familiesst to 81010
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STEWARDSHIP
2020 Stewardship forms are available at the church office or the narthex
If you have not pledged or contributed for 2019, it is not too late to submit your 2019 form
and become a supporting Steward of our St. George. If you do not feel like filling out a form for
2019, but would like to contribute, please do so from your heart and to the best of your ability.
"As the Father has sent me, so I send you!" (John 20:21)
Be a part of the St. George Family!!!
Stewardship is an opportunity to examine our priorities and values, to express our thankfulness
for all the blessings God has bestowed upon us, and to grow in grace.
Please Complete your 2020 Commitment Form today!
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men….” (Colossians 3:23)
Thank you to all our faithful Stewards for their support of our St. George Stewardship Program!
If not you – who? If not now – when?
Time + Talent + Treasure = Stewardship!
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PLEASE NOTE: Recurring Stewardship payments for 2019 do not automatically renew for 2020. Please set up your payments for 2020.
ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF ELECTRONIC GIVING!!!
Did you know that St. George Church offers you the convenience of electronic giving? You can now make all donations to your parish life online! Pledge & donate your Stewardship for 2019 online! Give your weekly candle and tray offerings, Easter offerings, Epitaphios offerings, as well as donations towards the Epitaphio flowers, coffee hour, cemetery grave purchases and more! You can pledge & donate online to our Iconography Project. Be a part of our Community Icon, or donate an icon of your own.
You can make a one-time payment, or schedule weekly/monthly/quarterly payments automatically! For additional information contact the church office or log onto www.stgeorgeap.org/vanco and start today!
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STEWARDSHIP TABLE
For questions regarding Stewardship, please visit our Stewardship Table during any Sunday Coffee Hour or contact the Church Office
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ICONOGRAPHY PROJECT UPDATE
On December 1, we celebrated Iconography Sunday where Phase 2 Iconography was unveiled. We ask those of you who have pledged to fulfill your pledge, and those of you who have not yet contributed to join us. The following icons are available:
7 Prophets
3 Crosses in Windows
Crucifixion
Nativity of Christ
Pentecost
Scene of Life of St George (George Moutis is organizing Georges who would like to contribute)
Sts Rafael Nicholas Irene to Left of Choir Loft
St Katerina to Right of Choir Loft
Medallions of Archangels Gabriel and Michael
St Antonios Behind Icon Stand
In the Altar:
2 Hierarchs Half (Gregory and Fotios)
Diakonikon
2 Deacons
2 Archangels Gabriel and Michael
Artoforio Amnos tou Theo
In addition, the Gold Leaf Program or any donation you would like to offer to the Community Icon are available. We thank you for your generosity. Happy 2020, the year of our Consecration.
Chair Anne Papageorge
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Faithful Hands Crochet & Knitting Ministry
Faithful Hands ministry is making baby blankets for a local group to send all throughout the world to families with babies recovering from airway surgery. These tiny babies need our extra hugs and prayers!
If you have any leftover baby yarn you can donate to our project, please drop it into our YARN DONATION box near our Mustard Seed bookstore. Any color yarn would be a blessing!
Please visit copingwithlm.org for more information on this caring group. Of course EVERYONE is welcome to join our Faithful Hands group - see our notice below for dates and times!
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Join us for fun and fellowship: create beautiful lap blankets for the homebound & St. Michael's residents, blankets for hospitalized children, shawls for cancer patients & 40-day blessing blankets. Beginners and experienced crocheters and knitters welcome! We will teach you! Help us in our current project making lap blankets for St. Michael's residents. Yarn, Needles and Hooks provided. Group meets every Tuesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm in the Library. Please contact Bea Paparsenos at: 732-585-3402 or email: beapap@live.com
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St. George Philoptochos "Cookbook"
To order our fabulous cookbook
Please send an email to Errie Teevan
Errie.teevan@gmail.com or call 732-294-9327
See Flyer below
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Fellowship in Prayer
"Heavenly father physician of our souls and bodies, you have sent Your only-begotten Son and Our Lord Jesus Christ to heal every sickness and infirmity, we ask that you visit and heal also your servants Mina, Odysseas, Katerina, Sydney, Bill, Edward, Stefanos, Colin, William David, Melina, Sue, Kosta, George, Nick, George, Art, Madoula, Georgia, Maria, Steve, George, Tiffany, Tyler, Jerry, Vicki, Cleo, Stephen, Mihali, Alexios, Alexandra, Hurricane Dorian people, George, Donna, Joseph, Barbara, Megan, Matthew, Amber, Domna, Spiro, Gabe, Angela, Maria and our Security Forces from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of Your Christ. Grant them patience through this hardship, strength of body and spirit and recovery of health. Lord, You have taught us through Your word to pray for each other that we may be healed. We pray that You heal Your Servents and grant them the gift of complete joy in You. For You are the source of healing and to You we give glory in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen!
For an addition to this list,
please contact the Church Office: 732-775-2777
or George Moutis gmoutis@scinj.com
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ST. GEORGE SOCIAL MEDIA
Remember to register St. George Greek Orthodox Church for all your Amazon purchases. Our Church receives .5% for every purchase. Simply paste the link below in your browser, to be directed to the registration page Amazonsmile: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/21-0643361. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. Watch our live services each Sunday.
Link for our web site for your convenience: www.stgeorgeap.org
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ST. GEORGE?
Get trained for Narthex Service: open/close the doors, extinguish candles & clean Icons, 7-Day Candle Placement; rotating schedule for service. Can you help? Please contact the Church Office at 732-775-2777.
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BUILDING CAMPAIGN
Several naming opportunities for our building campaign are available:
johnp@warshauer.com or johnvret@aol.com
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CHURCH OFFICE
Friendly reminder: When making a contribution, please ensure all checks include the specific “fund” and year where your contribution should be applied. THANK YOU!!
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AS DEVOTED AND RESPECTFUL
PARISHIONERS OF ST. GEORGE
Please be considerate and make room in the pews for others. If you insist on keeping the end of the pew, please be aware of others looking for a seat and step out to allow them to enter. Those in the stasidia must step down onto the floor as follows: *When the Gospel is being read, *During the Small and Great entrances, *During Holy Communion. It is disrespectful to stand higher than the Holy Gifts. Please instruct your children in this discipline as well.
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PROCEDURE FOR HOLY COMMUNION DISMISSAL
In order to insure proper reverence for the Holy Gifts before us:
1) Please exit FROM YOUR ROW, row by row into the CENTER AISLE
2) Only Newly-Illumined Christians, infants from the crying room, Sunday School teachers and their families, and the Choir proceed from the back rope-FIRST
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WHO ARE MAINTAINING ORDER FOR YOUR PRAYERFUL APPROACH
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SECURITY
All doors and lights must be secured before leaving facility. The Township of Ocean has advised that fire lanes must be kept clear. Lost keys or fobs will require a fifty dollar fee to replace. Please do not adjust the thermostats.
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Effective Immediately - the following items are prohibited during church services:
Back Packs of any size - Shopping bags
Fanny Packs - Brief Cases
Shoulder Book bags - Luggage of any type
Boxes of any kind - Food or Drinks
Cameras or Video equipment
For any questions, please see a Parish Council Member
Philoptochos Cook Book
Environmental Stewardship and Protection Ministry
Spiritual Enrichment Winter 2020
Socialites Bus Trip - April 7, 2020
St. George Apokriatiko Glendi 2020 Saturday, February 22, 2020 Cultural Center
June 13, 2020
Philoptochos Palm Sunday Bake Sale 2020 Order Form