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St. George Church
Publish Date: 2021-01-24
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St. George Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (732) 775-2777
  • Fax:
  • (732) 775-0109
  • Street Address:

  • 1033 West Park Avenue

  • Ocean, NJ 07733
  • Mailing Address:

  • 1033 West Park Avenue

  • Ocean, NJ 07733


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Tone

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Seasonal Kontakion in the First Tone

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῶ τόκω σου, καὶ χείρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νὺν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Tone. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 1:15-17.

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners; but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory to the ages of ages. Amen.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Fourth Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1.
Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Τιμόθεον α' 1:15-17.

Τέκνον Τιμόθεε, πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος, ὅτι Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς ἦλθεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἁμαρτωλοὺς σῶσαι, ὧν πρῶτός εἰμι ἐγώ· ἀλλὰ διὰ τοῦτο ἠλεήθην, ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ πρώτῳ ἐνδείξηται Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς τὴν πᾶσαν μακροθυμίαν, πρὸς ὑποτύπωσιν τῶν μελλόντων πιστεύειν ἐπʼ αὐτῷ εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Τῷ δὲ βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων, ἀφθάρτῳ, ἀοράτῳ, μόνῳ σοφῶ θεῷ, τιμὴ καὶ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.


Gospel Reading

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.


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News & Events

As our Sunday Church attendance increases with more people attending Divine Liturgy, please assist us in complying to current regulations; sign up to attend services by using the sign up genius link below or by calling the church office to help us plan accordingly.

Limited Church Worship Reopening Letter (6/10/2020)

 Letter Link: Guideline Letter

 Link to Signup Genius to sign up to attend church or call church office (732)775-2777

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Welcome to Saint George Church!!!

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Sunday, January 24, 2021, 14th Sunday of Luke - Saint Anthony

8:30 am Orthros  9:30 am Divine Liturgy

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Monday, January 25, 2021, Saint Gregory the Theologian

8:30 am Orthros  9:30 am Divine Liturgy

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Saturday, January 30, 2021, The Three Hierarchs

8:30 am Orthros  9:30 am Divine Liturgy

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Today we commemorate:

Xenia, Deaconess of Rome

Vavylas the Holy Martyr

Xenia of St. Petersburg, Fool-for-Christ

Philo the Wonderworker, Bishop of Karpasia in Cyprus

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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)

Click Here 

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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Consecrational Liturgical Wish List

 Liturgical Wish List items are needed for the preparation of the

Consecration of our St. George Church

see flyer below

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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

Click Here

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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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Theophany House Blessings

Please see flyer/form below

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Stewardship 

Sunday, January 17, 2021, was National Stewardship Sunday for our Church 

As one loving and devoted family in Christ, we offered our 2021 Stewardship commitment pledges in support of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. You should have already received your Stewardship packets in the mail, but you may print the attached commitment form. If you haven't joined us this past Sunday and want to submit your heartfelt & prayerfully completed pledge form, please do so by submitting your form to a Parish Council member in the Pangari

Please see flyers below

You are encouraged to sign up to give electronically - http://stgeorgeap.org/vanco    

Once you start using Vanco for donations, you will find it very convenient. Offerings can be spread out over the year, easier and less time consuming than issuing and tracking checks

Vanco also offers Give Plus Text and Give Plus Mobile. Please contact the Church office for set up

PLEASE NOTE: Did you have recurring donations in 2020? You must again set up your recurring donations for 2021. 

Life happens in community & 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.

A Happy, Healthy and Blessed 2021 to you and your families! Xronia Polla!

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Sunday School 2020 - 2021 

Thank You everyone for your dedication throughout fall 2020. Careful consideration & discussion resulted in some adjustments. PK-6 remains virtual every week for the foreseeable future. Grades 7-12 continues with every other week schedule of in-person & virtual

Please contact Tom Georges or Paul Koutouzakis with questions as Kristen is indisposed at this time (tgeorges.email@gmail.compkoutou29@gmail.com)

Dates for in-person instruction for 7-12 are: 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/16, 5/30

Please see flyer below

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St. George Philoptochos & Daughters of Penelope

Food & Coat Drive ~ Saturday, February 6, 2021 ~ 10 am - noon

Drop off food and warm weather attire

Flyer below

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St. George Philoptochos

Thank You to our community for your continued support toward St. Basils Academy.

Happy New Year!  Xronia Polla!

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GOYA

Masks ($10 each) are available!

On Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm

And on Sundays, before & after Liturgy

Anja Chatzopoulos selling masks from the trunk of her car

Exact cash or check only

Contact Anja amaja98@hotmail.com or 201-707-5745 for further info

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AHEPA Chapter 287

 

Basile Virtual Event, February 28, 2021 ~ 6:00 pm

Please use this link to sign up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-hour-with-basile-tickets-134333528199

Flyer with details 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, January 26 ~ 7 pm - 8 pm

Book of John, Chapter 20

Contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net for Zoom ID/password

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Sharing Our Faith Book Corner

Thursday, January 28, 7 pm

Everyday Saints and Other Stories

by Archimandrite Tikhon 

12 stories per discussion (this session covers pages 249 - 365 - The Egyptian Cat)

Frequency - to be announced

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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Flyers

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