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 the Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40.
Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets -- who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign enemies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated -- of whom the world was not worthy -- wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
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 Ἑβραίους 11:24-26, 32-40.
Ἀδελφοί, πίστει Μωϋσῆς μέγας γενόμενος ἠρνήσατο λέγεσθαι υἱὸς θυγατρὸς Φαραώ, μᾶλλον ἑλόμενος συγκακουχεῖσθαι τῷ λαῷ τοῦ θεοῦ ἢ πρόσκαιρον ἔχειν ἁμαρτίας ἀπόλαυσιν· μείζονα πλοῦτον ἡγησάμενος τῶν Αἰγύπτου θησαυρῶν τὸν ὀνειδισμὸν τοῦ Χριστοῦ· ἀπέβλεπεν γὰρ εἰς τὴν μισθαποδοσίαν. Καὶ τί ἔτι λέγω; Ἐπιλείψει γὰρ με διηγούμενον ὁ χρόνος περὶ Γεδεών, Βαράκ τε καὶ Σαμψών καὶ Ἰεφθάε, Δαυίδ τε καὶ Σαμουὴλ καὶ τῶν προφητῶν· οἳ διὰ πίστεως κατηγωνίσαντο βασιλείας, εἰργάσαντο δικαιοσύνην, ἐπέτυχον ἐπαγγελιῶν, ἔφραξαν στόματα λεόντων, ἔσβεσαν δύναμιν πυρός, ἔφυγον στόματα μαχαίρας, ἐνεδυναμώθησαν ἀπὸ ἀσθενείας, ἐγενήθησαν ἰσχυροὶ ἐν πολέμῳ, παρεμβολὰς ἔκλιναν ἀλλοτρίων. Ἔλαβον γυναῖκες ἐξ ἀναστάσεως τοὺς νεκροὺς αὐτῶν· ἄλλοι δὲ ἐτυμπανίσθησαν, οὐ προσδεξάμενοι τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν, ἵνα κρείττονος ἀναστάσεως τύχωσιν· ἕτεροι δὲ ἐμπαιγμῶν καὶ μαστίγων πεῖραν ἔλαβον, ἔτι δὲ δεσμῶν καὶ φυλακῆς· ἐλιθάσθησαν, ἐπρίσθησαν, ἐπειράσθησαν, ἐν φόνῳ μαχαίρας ἀπέθανον· περιῆλθον ἐν μηλωταῖς, ἐν αἰγείοις δέρμασιν, ὑστερούμενοι, θλιβόμενοι, κακουχούμενοι - ὧν οὐκ ἦν ἄξιος ὁ κόσμος - ἐν ἐρημίαις πλανώμενοι καὶ ὄρεσιν καὶ σπηλαίοις καὶ ταῖς ὀπαῖς τῆς γῆς. Καὶ οὗτοι πάντες, μαρτυρηθέντες διὰ τῆς πίστεως, οὐκ ἐκομίσαντο τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν, τοῦ θεοῦ περὶ ἡμῶν κρεῖττόν τι προβλεψαμένου, ἵνα μὴ χωρὶς ἡμῶν τελειωθῶσιν.
Sunday of Orthodoxy
The Reading is from John 1:43-51
At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 1:44-52
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἠθέλησεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐξελθεῖν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν· καὶ εὑρίσκει Φίλιππον καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· ἀκολούθει μοι. ἦν δὲ ὁ Φίλιππος ἀπὸ Βηθσαϊδά, ἐκ τῆς πόλεως ᾿Ανδρέου καὶ Πέτρου. εὑρίσκει Φίλιππος τὸν Ναθαναὴλ καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· ὃν ἔγραψε Μωϋσῆς ἐν τῷ νόμῳ καὶ οἱ προφῆται, εὑρήκαμεν, ᾿Ιησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ᾿Ιωσὴφ τὸν ἀπὸ Ναζαρέτ. καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ Ναθαναήλ· ἐκ Ναζαρὲτ δύναταί τι ἀγαθὸν εἶναι; λέγει αὐτῷ Φίλιππος· ἔρχου καὶ ἴδε. εἶδεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς τὸν Ναθαναὴλ ἐρχόμενον πρὸς αὐτὸν καὶ λέγει περὶ αὐτοῦ· ἴδε ἀληθῶς ᾿Ισραηλίτης, ἐν ᾧ δόλος οὐκ ἔστι. λέγει αὐτῷ Ναθαναήλ· πόθεν με γινώσκεις; ἀπεκρίθη ᾿Ιησοῦς καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· πρὸ τοῦ σε Φίλιππον φωνῆσαι, ὄντα ὑπὸ τὴν συκῆν εἶδόν σε. ἀπεκρίθη Ναθαναὴλ καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· ῥαββί, σὺ εἶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ, σὺ εἶ ὁ βασιλεὺς τοῦ ᾿Ισραήλ. ἀπεκρίθη ᾿Ιησοῦς καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ὅτι εἶπόν σοι, εἶδόν σε ὑποκάτω τῆς συκῆς, πιστεύεις; μείζω τούτων ὄψει. καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· ἀμὴν ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ἀπ᾽ ἄρτι ὄψεσθε τὸν οὐρανὸν ἀνεῳγότα, καὶ τοὺς ἀγγέλους τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀναβαίνοντας καὶ καταβαίνοντας ἐπὶ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου.
Increasing Sunday Church attendance as more people worship in Divine Liturgy requires that you assist with compliance to current regulations; sign up for services & special events using the Signup Genius link or call the church office to help us plan accordingly
Use Signup Genius to sign up for attendance or call office (732)775-2777
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Welcome to Saint George Church!!!
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Sunday, March 21, 2021, Sunday of Orthodoxy
8:30 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
8:30 am
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Thursday, March 25, 2021, Annunciation of the Theotokos
8:30 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Friday, March 26, 2021, 2nd Salutation Service
7:00 pm
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Today we commemorate:
James the Confessor
Thomas 1, Patriarch of Constantinople
Philemon & Domninos
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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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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
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Church Office is open during the week
To reach Father Andrew or Karen Catizone, please call 732-775-2777
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Spiritual Enrichment Lenten Retreat ~ SAVE THE DATE!!!
Saturday, April 10, 2021 ~ 9 am - 1 pm
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Nicholas G. Louh
In-person Lenten Retreat
Please Use this link to SignUp Genius for the Mandatory Registration sign up
All CDC Guidelines will be followed
Flyer below
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Ladies Philoptochos Society & Jersey Shore YAL ~ Lent, 2021
Young Adult League (YAL) & the Ladies Philoptochos Society teaming together & bring you
'Acts of Kindness - Your Journey through Lent'
Details in flyer 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 Stewardship 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
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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.com, pkoutou29@gmail.com)
Dates for in-person instruction for Grades 7-12 are: 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/16, 5/30
Please see flyer below
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Greek School & Greek School PTO
Sunday, March 21, 2021 ~ following Divine Liturgy in our Church
Celebration of Bicentenniel Greek Independence Day & Annunciation of the Theotokos
Created by Greek School teachers & students for you to witness their pride, love & joy
Please Sign Up using this SignUpGenius link Click Here
For more info: email Atsiandi@gmail.com
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Philoptochos Society
Annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale, Sunday, April 25, 2021 ~ Pickup following Divine Liturgy
Order by April 15, 2021
Please email Angie Swaroop for more information: angieswaroop@gmail.com
Flyer with details below
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Daughters of Penelope
Mike's Crumb Cake Factory Fundraiser ~ Pickup following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, May 23, 2021
Order from April 1 ~ May 12
See flyer below for more details and order form
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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
Books: St. John Chrysostom Liturgy, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, Akathist (Salutations) & Holy Week Services
Lenten Books to encourage your spiritual reflection: Pilgrimage to Pascha (Daily Devotional), Songs of Praise (Psalter Devotional for Orthodox Women), Tending the Garden of our Heart (Daily Saint Stories for families of all ages), Meditations for Great Lent, Meditations for Holy Week
St. George Masks available ~ $10 each ~ checks payable to St. George GOYA
For inquiries, please contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net
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Bible Study
Tuesday, March 23 ~ 7 pm - 8 pm
Book of Acts, Chapter 7
Contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net for Zoom ID/password
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Sharing Our Faith Book Corner
Thursday, May 13, 7 pm - 8 pm
*date change - resuming after Pascha
Thinking Orthrodox: Understanding and Acquiring the Orthodox Christian Mind
by Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou, Ph.D.
Discussion to cover Chapter 5 - conclusion
Available through the St. George Mustard Seed Bookstore
To buy, contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net
please contact Teri for the Zoom ID/password
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Items for Consecration
Sunday School Spring Plans 2021 Teachers Virtual Days In Person Days
2021 Stewardship Commitment Form
Why You Should Become a Steward of St. George 2021
Philoptochos Palm Sunday Bake Sale 2021 Order Form Other Details
Daughters of Penelope May, 2021 Mike's Crumb Cake Factory Fundraiser
Philoptochos & YAL 'Acts of Kindness' Lent, 2021
Lenten Retreat April 10, 2021 9 am ~ 1 pm