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.
Τέκνον Τίτε, 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.
Welcome to Saint George Church!!!
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Sunday, October 17, 2021, Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
8:30 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Memorials
Fotini Pahiakos ~ 1 year
Vasilios Pahiakos ~ 1 year
Andreas Katirgis ~ 2 years
May their memory be eternal
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This Sunday is Youth Sunday
our GOYA will assist in the Pangari
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2nd tray to be passed to benefit IOCC
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Monday, October 18, 2021, Saint Luke
8:30 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Saturday, October 23, 2021, James (Iakovos) the Apostle, Brother of Our Lord
8:30 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
6 pm Vespers
Fellowship & Refreshments to follow
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Today we commemorate:
Hosea the Prophet
Holy Martyrs Cosmas & Damian of Arabia
Andrew the Righteous Monk-martyr of Crete
Removal & Placing of the Sacred Relics of the Holy & Righteous Lazarus
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Saint George Consecration
Consecration of our Beloved Saint George Church
Thanksgiving Weekend, 2021
Vespers: Saturday Evening ~ November 27
Consecration: Sunday, November 28
Celebrants
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
&
Patriarchal Vicar of the Metropolis of New Jersey
His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia
Reverend Protopresvyter Andrew Eugenis
Signup required to attend
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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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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros'
Encyclical for Sunday, October 17
about Leadership 100
See flyer
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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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Orthodoxy Connect ~ Introduction to Orthodox Worship
Tuesday, October 19 ~ 7 pm
In Church with Father Andrew & Deacon Emanuel
Please join us! Welcome!
Discussion & Q&A on Orthodoxy practices in the church & in the home
Light refreshments & fellowship to follow
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Stewardship
Stewardship is the lifeblood of our St. George. Without your support in terms of Time, Talent and Treasure, we cannot have a church. Your voluntary contributions are critical to its maintenance and operation. If you have not filled out a Stewardship/Pledge form, please do that from your heart and to the best of your ability.
“Let everyone give as his heart tells him, neither grudgingly, nor under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (II Corinthians 9:7)
Please see attached Stewardship Form along with
"Why you should become a Steward of St. George"
Life happens in the community, and 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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Intro to Greek ~ Level 1 Class for Adults
8-week course introduces alphabet, some grammar & will focus on popular conversational phrases
Classes meet in person with option to join virtually
Wednesdays 7pm - 8:15pm from October 20 to December 15 (no class on 11/24)
Teacher: Tonia Tsiandi
Cost: $175. Required for new students to purchase book for $85
Registration form required ~ this link. Full payment for course & book must be sent to Church office by October 15
Checks payable to St. George Greek Orthodox Church Greek School; note “Adult Greek” in memo
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Blue Aprons ~ $25 each
Availble with: Opa! Kali Orexi! Yiayia's Kouzina!
See flyer with order form below
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Daughters of Penelope ~ Annual Spanakopita Bake Sale
Sunday, November 14, 2021 ~ following Liturgy ~ Cultural Center
Pre-Order by October 27, 2021
Pick Up Dates: Friday, November 12 ~ 10 am - 12 noon
or Sunday following Liturgy in Cultural Center
See flyer and pre-order form 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
Store hours: Every Sunday following Divine Liturgy & weekdays 9 am - 5 pm
Incense, Charcoal, Books, Icons, Wedding Crowns, Children's Books
For inquiries, please contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@gmail.com
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Bible Study
NO Bible Study this Tuesday, October 19
Please attend the Introduction to Orthodox Worship Class on that night
Consider attending as approaching Bible Study in the context of Orthodox Christianity is important to applying the fullness of the scriptures to our lives
Next Bible Study
Tuesday, October 26 ~ 7 pm - 8 pm
Book of Romans, Chapter 3
Contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@gmail.com for Zoom ID/password
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Stewardship Form
Becoming a St George Steward
Philoptochos Aprons Choice of sayings: Opa! Kali Orexi! Yiayia's Kouzina! $25 each Order form
Daughters of Penelope November Spanakopita Bake Sale 2021 Pre-order form Bake Sale details
Join Philoptochos in donating socks to the needy!!!
Encyclical of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Leadership 100 October 17