General Information
- Phone:
- (732) 775-2777
- Fax:
- (732) 775-0109
- Email:
- frandrew@stgeorgeap.org
- Street Address:
- 1033 West Park Avenue
- Ocean, NJ 07733
- Mailing Address:
- 1033 West Park Avenue
- Ocean, NJ 07733
Contact Information
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2022-03-20
- Publish Date:
- 2022-03-13
- Publish Date:
- 2022-03-06
- Publish Date:
- 2022-02-27
- Publish Date:
- 2022-02-20
- Publish Date:
- 2022-02-13
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Tone
Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Tone
Apolytikion to St. George in the First Tone
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.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Tone
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
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 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.
BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."
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 Ἑβραίους 4:14-16, 5:1-6.
Ἀδελφοί, ἔχοντες οὖν ἀρχιερέα μέγαν, διεληλυθότα τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειραμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθʼ ὁμοιότητα, χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας. Προσερχώμεθα οὖν μετὰ παρρησίας τῷ θρόνῳ τῆς χάριτος, ἵνα λάβωμεν ἔλεον, καὶ χάριν εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ ἀρχιερεύς, ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος, ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται τὰ πρὸς τὸν θεόν, ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίας ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν· μετριοπαθεῖν δυνάμενος τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσιν καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν· καὶ διὰ ταύτην ὀφείλει, καθὼς περὶ τοῦ λαοῦ, οὕτως καὶ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ Ἀαρών. Οὕτως καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασεν γενηθῆναι ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλʼ ὁ λαλήσας πρὸς αὐτόν, Υἱός μου εἶ σύ, ἐγὼ σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε. Καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ.
Gospel Reading
Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
Sunday of the Holy Cross
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν· ὃς δ᾿ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει.
News & Events
Welcome to Saint George Church!!!
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Sunday, March 27, 2022, Sunday of the Holy Cross
8:30 am Orthros
9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Daffodils for the Sunday of the Holy Cross
are in memory of
Louis & Mary Champranis
&
Costa & Constandina Vlitas
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Memorials
Androniki Litsios ~ 40 days
Thoma Mitre ~ 6 months
Angie Vlahos ~ 3 years
May their memories be eternal
Coffee Hour is sponsored in loving memory of Thomas Mitre by his family
& in loving memory of Angie Vlahos by her family
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
8:30 am
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Friday, April 1, 2022, 4th Salutations to Our Most Holy Theotokos
6:00 pm
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Today we commemorate:
Sunday of the Holy Cross
Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica
Paul, Bishop of Corinth
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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
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"Light A Candle & Say A Prayer" for Sunday's Liturgy. Visit our webpage https://saintgeorgenj.square.site/ & Be sure to include names so Father Andrew may silently pray for them during Liturgy
To Light a Candle
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Encylical of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
on the Annunciation of the Theotokos
&
Greek Independence Day
Please Read below
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Stewardship
Stewardship is the lifeblood of our St. George. Without your support of Time, Talent & Treasure, we cannot have a church. Your voluntary contributions are critical to its maintenance & operation. If you have not filled out a Stewardship/Pledge form, please do that from your heart & 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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Saint George Annual Lenten Retreat & Luncheon
Friday, April 1 & Saturday, April 2 ~ Times & Location in Flyer
'Saving Relationships'
Guest Speaker: Father Evan Armatas
RSVP via SignUp Genius is Required: Use this link
Details in flyer below
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Greek School Annual Program ~ Sunday, March 27, 2022
Cultural Center
Celebration of both the Annunciation of the Theotokos
&
Greek Independence Day
Join us following Coffee Hour
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St. George Spring Cleaning ~ Saturday, April 9, 2022 ~ 10 am ~ in church
Come together to get our church ready to shine for Pascha!
All we need is your elbow grease ~ no experience necessary
Contact Antonia Lyons email: antonia.lyons16@gmail.com call: (732)598-4784
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Saint George Spring Parish Assembly ~ Sunday, April 10, 2022
Cultural Center
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Saint George Philoptochos
Diaper & Wipes Drive 2022 ~ All of March
**Larger size diapers preferred
Deposit your donations in bins outside church office
To Benefit Pinwheel Place, Eatontown
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Caring for God’s Creation ~ Environmental Stewardship & Protection Group
Important Info about Clean Open Action Beach Sweeps ~ Sunday, March 27 ~ 11:45 am
Philoptochos Room
Info re: Clean Open Action Beach Seeps ~ April 9
Earth Day & Arbor Day ~ Late Spring
Contacts: Christina Eliopoulos celiop99@mac.com (732)406-2907
Stella Fotopoulos s.fotopoulos@att.net (732)977-3204
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GOYA ~ Screening of 'Man of God' ~ Monday, March 28 ~ 7 pm
Cinemark, Hazlet
Amazing Movie about the life of St. Nektarios of Aegina
Join St. George Families
Use SignUp Genius to reserve seats & to pay for tickets
Please Sign Up Immediately as notice will be sent to Holmdel & Toms River churches this weekend
Must sign up by March 25 (available seats only)
Use this link
Tickets will NOT be held without payment
More info? Efthymi Kiafoulis: efthymi@verizon.net
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Sunday ~ 12:00 pm ~ Taught by Nicholas C. Ruvelas
Coffee & Light refreshments follow
Saint George Philoptochos Society
Palm Sunday Bake Sale 2022 ~ Saturday, April 16 (Pickup of Pre-Orders only)
Please see attached flyer to order & for other details
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St. George Scholarship Sunday
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Deadline for application submission ~ Sunday, May 15, 2022
Applications are available on church website or at Church Office
Use this link for applications
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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
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 ~ 7 pm - 8 pm
1 John Chapter 5
Contact Teri Lalli lalliptds@gmail.com for Zoom ID/password
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Flyers
Stewardship 2022
Stewardship Form 2022
Why you should become a Steward of St. George
Why you should become a Steward of St. George
Philoptochos Palm Sunday Bake Sale 2022
Philoptochos Palm Sunday Bake Sale 2022 Information & details in the flyer
Philoptochos March Diaper & Wipes Drive 2022
St. George Philoptochos Diaper & Wipes Drive 2022 ~ All of March **Larger size diapers preferred Deposit your donations in bins outside church office To Benefit Pinwheel Place, Eatontown
Encyclical of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros ~ The Annunciation & Greek Independence Day
Encyclical of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Feast of the Annunciation & Greek Independence Day 2022
2022 Annual Lenten Retreat
Friday, April 1 & Saturday, April 2 Guest Speaker: Father Evan Armatas