From Fr. Anthony - Office Hours
The Church's office hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday, and you can stop by to speak with the office staff any time during those hours. If you have a specifically Church-related question, you should speak with Susan Solo, who is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday. If you need to meet with me, however, it's best to call first, as I may already be with another appointment, and am frequently called away to other visitations and appointments. If you prefer, I am happy to arrange a time in advance if you prefer. Please note that I am available for hospital visitations, but hospitals no longer give patient information to clergy. Please call me, or have someone in your family call me, so that I can come to visit you.
Church Etiquette
We ask that the doors of the Narthex be closed and no one enters the Church during the following portions of the service:
Epistle, Gospel, Sermon, Great Entrance, Creed, Consecration, and Lord's Prayer.
Please be respectful of the prayer and attention of those who are in the Church as you enter.
When it is time for Holy Communion, please remain in your pews until the young people of the Sunday school have finished receiving Communion. When they are finished, the Parish Council will usher you forward by row.
Sponsor Needed
Our annual Greek Festival will occur on Sunday, September 16, 2018! As in years past, we will again hold a raffle. We are seeking a donor to sponsor the raffle tickets this year (suggested donation: $500.00). If you are interested, please call the Church office and talk to Susan. Thank you.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need coffee servers during the coffee hour on Sundays. If we do not have volunteers, we will not be able to have a coffee hour. Please consider serving our Lord in this capacity by signing up outside the church office. Thank you!
Byzantine Chant for Kids
We will begin again teaching our younger Sunday School children the basics of our traditional church music on Saturday, August 11. We will meet from 4:30 till 5:45 each Saturday evening, beginning with a basic introduction to Byzantine music, and then we will chant the Vespers service for that evening. We invite all young people age 6 - 12 to participate. Any older young people who may be interested should speak with Fr. Anthony, and we will arrange an opportunity for teaching them.
The Rule of Faith - Orthodox Study
Fr. Anthony prepares a weekly presentation on a catechetical topic, and posts an audio recording at theruleoffaith.typepad.com. You can comment there, call, email, or speak with him in person with comments or questions.
Literature Rack
To help make the Narthex area/candle counter congestion less, all flyers and news of interest, like festivals, fundraisers, etc., from our church and other churches will now be on the literature rack. Please look over the information that may be of interest to you.
Memorial Coffee Hour & Light Luncheons
A friendly reminder to please schedule all Memorials with the Church office at least 2 weeks in advance. If you will have a memorial light luncheon, please contact the Grecian Center as soon as you have a date.
Our Website: stgeorgesouthgate.org
We have a live calendar, video and audio recordings of sermons, services, and other events, and an archive of the last two months' Sunday bulletin. You can also reserve and pay for your seat to any upcoming lunch or dinner.
Email Info: stgeorgesouthgate@gmail.com
If you would like our weekly bulletin emailed to you, or to receive any other pertinent information from the Church, please call or e-mail us your information.
"Like" Us on Facebook!
Be sure to "like" the Church's facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeGOCSouthgate/)! Events and happenings are posted here as well as on our website.
Address Changes
Please let the office know if you have any changes to your street address, phone number, or email. Thank you!
FOCUS DETROIT SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
"June through August FOCUS Detroit has a variety of hours, times (morning and evening), and days (even a couple Sunday nights) when you, your family or your group can volunteer to help prepare, assemble and serve children summer meals in person." We urge you all to sign-up at least once and take part in this wonderful opportunity. Please feel free to speak with Fr. Anthony, Eleni Gikas, Christian Tougas, or Bernie Malonson with any questions about what is involved, as we have all gone at least once.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b48adaf2cabff2-help