Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18.
Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.
Limited Church Worship Reopening Letter & Guidelines (6/10/2020)
Letter Below: Guideline Letter
Link to Signup Genius to sign up to attend church or call church office (732)775-2777
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Metropolis of New Jersey 3-Phase COVID 19 Directives
Please see flyer below
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Please visit our website for further news & updates
Welcome back to Saint George Church!!!
Sunday, September 13, 2020, Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
8:30 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Memorial
Despina Tzatzalos ~ 1 year
May her memory be eternal
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Monday, September 14, 2020, The Exaltaion of the Holy Cross
8:30 am 9:30 Divine Liturgy
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Welcome Newcomers & Visitors!
All liturgical services will also be live streamed
Live Stream on Facebook, use this link during services
(Facebook membership NOT required)
or visit our website: www.stgeorgeap.org & click on Live Stream
Liturgy Book English - CLICK HERE
Liturgy Book Greek - CLICK HERE
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You're invited to "Light A Candle & Say A Prayer" for Sunday's service. Simply visit our webpage https://saintgeorgenj.square.site/ Be sure to include names so Father Andrew may silently pray for them during the service
To Light a Candle
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Metropolis of New Jersey Letter - Register Children for Greek Education (9/2/2020)
Letter below
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Church Office is now open during the week
To reach Father Andrew or Karen Catizone, please call 732-775-2777
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Sunday School 2020 - 2021
Even if you have registered in the past, please use the link provided and register again so that we have your most up-to-date information. These emails will be used by teachers to send out Zoom information as well as other communications.
Sunday School Registration Form
As of right now, our calendar will be as follows:
Virtual Dates: 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22, 12/6
In-person Dates: 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13
TBD: 12/20
As we start the school year, I thank you in advance for your patience as we make decisions to keep our students safe and provide them with education on our faith. Please be patient and reach out with any questions you may have. We are looking to start an alternating virtual and in-person Sunday School program for this fall. At this time Pre-K and Kindergarten will be fully virtual until further notice. September 27 we will hold our first VIRTUAL Sunday School class for all grades and October 1 will be our first IN-PERSON class. Teachers will be reaching out to families as they did in the spring with further details. We will not be advertising these links for the protection of our students, so please make sure you read the full plan on the Sunday School website or in the emails from the church and fill out the registration form to ensure we have the most up-to-date information for your family. As always, please email me with any questions.
Kristen Cline: kristen.et.cline@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/stgeorgesundayschool/home
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Greek School 2020 - 2021
Greek School classes will resume in person on Wednesday, September 9th. Learning will be a combination of in class and virtual instruction. Scheduling information will be sent home once available. Social distancing will be enforced as well as the use of masks. Temperature will be checked upon entry. We ask that parents accompany children into the building. If any member of your household is experiencing Covid Symptoms or tests positive for Covid, please inform the church immediately. Please note that we have employed great measures to sanitize the entire complex including each individual classroom and bathrooms in use by Greek School Students. For any questions about these procedures, contact the church office.
Below is the information & link with pricing for 2020/2021 School Year
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Stewardship 2020
Realizing that some families may have been financially hit hard by this Coronavirus, the Church cannot ask for anything but your prayers and faith. However, for those families which have been more fortunate and are able, we would kindly ask you to go one step beyond and financially help St. George by donating over and above your commitment for 2020.
Please see flyer below
2020 Stewardship Forms available on the church website
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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 for purchases during church office hours and most church services
For inquiries, please contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net
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AHEPA Meeting
Tuesday, September 15 ~ 7 pm
St. George Cultural Center
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Bible Study
Tuesday, September 15 ~ 7 pm - 8 pm
Book of John, Chapter 3
Contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net for Zoom ID/password
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Sharing Our Faith Book Corner
Thursday, September 17, 2020 ~ 7 pm - 9 pm
Everyday Saints and Other Stories
by Archimandrite Tikhon
12 stories per discussion (starting with pages ix - 140)
Frequency - monthly
Available through the St. George Mustard Seed Bookstore
To buy a copy ($20), contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net
please contact Teri for the Zoom ID/password
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GOYA Carwash
Sunday, September 20, 2020 ~ following Divine Liturgy
See flyer below
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Stewardship Information 2020
Metropolis of NJ 3-Phase COVID 19 Reopening
St. George Church Reopening Letter & Guidelines 6/10/2020 Please read guidelines in the letter
Greek School Registration Form 2020 - 2021 School Year
Metropolis of New Jersey Letter - Register Children for Greek Education
GOYA Car Wash Sunday, September 20, 2020 following Divine Liturgy