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. Fourth Tone. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.
Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.
When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.
All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
Προκείμενον. Fourth Tone. Δανιήλ 3.26-27.
Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Κύριε, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Ὅτι δίκαιος εἶ ἐπὶ πᾶσιν, οἷς ἐποίησας ἡμῖν.
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Τίτον 3:8-15.
Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος, καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις · μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔριν καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο, εἰσὶν γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι. αιῥετικὸν ἄνθρωπον μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει, ὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος. Ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρὸς σὲ ἢ Τυχικόν, σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν πρός με εἰς Νικόπολιν, ἐκεῖ γὰρ κέκρικα παραχειμάσαι. Ζηνᾶν τὸν νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλῶν σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον, ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ. μανθανέτωσαν δὲ καὶ οἱ ἡμέτεροι καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας, ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι. Ἀσπάζονταί σε οἱ μετ ᾽ἐμοῦ πάντες. Ἄσπασαι τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει. ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν.
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Luke 8:5-15
The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 8:5-15
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην· Ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρων τοῦ σπεῖραι τὸν σπόρον αὐτοῦ. καὶ ἐν τῷ σπείρειν αὐτὸν ὃ μὲν ἔπεσε παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν, καὶ κατεπατήθη, καὶ τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ κατέφαγεν αὐτό· καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ τὴν πέτραν, καὶ φυὲν ἐξηράνθη διὰ τὸ μὴ ἔχειν ἰκμάδα· καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν ἐν μέσῳ τῶν ἀκανθῶν, καὶ συμφυεῖσαι αἱ ἄκανθαι ἀπέπνιξαν αὐτό. καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν εἰς τὴν γῆν τὴν ἀγαθήν, καὶ φυὲν ἐποίησε καρπὸν κατονταπλασίονα. ταῦτα λέγων ἐφώνει· ὁ ἔχων ὦτα ἀκούειν ἀκουέτω. ᾿Επηρώτων δὲ αὐτὸν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ λέγοντες· τίς εἴη ἡ παραβολὴ αὕτη; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· ὑμῖν δέδοται γνῶναι τὰ μυστήρια τῆς βασιλείας τοῦ Θεοῦ, τοῖς δὲ λοιποῖς ἐν παραβολαῖς, ἵνα βλέποντες μὴ βλέπωσι καὶ ἀκούοντες μὴ συνιῶσιν. ἔστι δὲ αὕτη ἡ παραβολή· ὁ σπόρος ἐστὶν ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ· οἱ δὲ παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν εἰσιν οἱ ἀκούσαντες, εἶτα ἔρχεται ὁ διάβολος καὶ αἴρει τὸν λόγον ἀπὸ τῆς καρδίας αὐτῶν, ἵνα μὴ πιστεύσαντες σωθῶσιν. οἱ δὲ ἐπὶ τῆς πέτρας οἳ ὅταν ἀκούσωσι, μετὰ χαρᾶς δέχονται τὸν λόγον, καὶ οὗτοι ῥίζαν οὐκ ἔχουσιν, οἳ πρὸς καιρὸν πιστεύουσι καὶ ἐν καιρῷ πειρασμοῦ ἀφίστανται. τὸ δὲ εἰς τὰς ἀκάνθας πεσόν, οὗτοί εἰσιν οἱ ἀκούσαντες, καὶ ὑπὸ μεριμνῶν καὶ πλούτου καὶ ἡδονῶν τοῦ βίου πορευόμενοι συμπνίγονται καὶ οὐ τελεσφοροῦσι. τὸ δὲ ἐν τῇ καλῇ γῇ, οὗτοί εἰσιν οἵτινες ἐν καρδίᾳ καλῇ καὶ ἀγαθῇ ἀκούσαντες τὸν λόγον κατέχουσι καὶ καρποφοροῦσιν ἐν ὑπομονῇ. ταῦτα λέγων ἐφώνει· ὁ ἔχων ὦτα ἀκούειν ἀκουέτω.
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, October 11, 2020, Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
8:30 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Today we commemorate:
The 7th Ecumenical Council
Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
Holy Martyrs Zenais and Philonilla
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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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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
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 4 will be our first IN-PERSON class. Parents will need to sign up to attend Divine Liturgy AND sign up child(ren) to attend Sunday School. Please visit Link to Signup Genius to sign up.
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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Adult Greek Lessons 2020
Starting week of September 28, 2020
Adult Greek Lessons via Zoom
Instructor: Mrs. Antonia
Advanced level: a continuation of last year's class
Thursdays 6 pm ~ 7:15 pm
Continue with grammar & conversation
Suitable also for those who want to sharpen skills but already can read & write Greek
Beginner Level: Introduction to alphabet, conversational phrases, reading & grammar
Tuesdays 6 pm ~ 7:15 pm
Both levels start week of Sept. 28 and run for 8 weeks (until week of November 16)
Cost: $175
Must also purchase book for beginner level ($80) (one-time purchase)
Only 7 spots available
Link to register: click here
Contact Antonia for more info Atsiandi@gmail.com
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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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AHEPA meeting
Monday, October 12, 2020 - 7 pm
Cultural Center
District Lodge Visitation – swearing in of new officers
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Sharing Our Faith Book Corner
Thursday, October 15, 2020 ~ 7 pm (this week!)
Everyday Saints and Other Stories
by Archimandrite Tikhon
12 stories per discussion (starting with pages 141 - 248)
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
Purchase apparel with the St. George Logo!
Masks ($10 each) are also available!
On Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm
And on Sundays, before & after Liturgy
Anja Chatzopoulos selling them from the trunk of her car
Exact cash or check only
Contact Anja amaja98@hotmail.com or 201-707-5745 for further info
Please see two flyers below
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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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Bible Study
Tuesday, October 13 ~ 7 pm - 8 pm
Book of John, Chapter 7
Contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net for Zoom ID/password
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Daughters of Penelope October 2020 Bake Sale
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
Daughters of Penelope October Bake Sale 2020
Purchase apparel with the St. George logo!
GOYA Masks