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.
Our Students' Feast Days
We wish our students celebrating their Feast Days this month 'Chronia Polla.' May God grant them many years. See the list on the display board in the school hallway!
Christmas Play Practices
Rehearsals start today from 12:30-1:15 pm, in the Activity Room (except Sun., Nov. 25). Your child MUST ATTEND at least 4 rehearsals. Final Dress rehearsal will be Sat., Dec. 22, in the Grecian Center at noon.
Orthodox Life
We continue our Bible study this Tuesday, at 6:00 pm, in the Library.
Baptism for Emma Cook
The baptism for Fr. Anthony and Presvytera Elisabeth's daughter, Emma, will be at 2 pm on Sunday, November 11th. The entire parish is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served afterward in the Grecian Center.
Feather Party!
The Ladies of Philoptochos Feather Party will be held on Thursday, November 15, from 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Parthenon Hall (doors open at 6:00 pm). You can now purchase your tickets from a Philoptochos member.
Giving Tree
Please take an "ornament" from the Giving Tree to purchase a clothing item and/or a toy to bless a Penrickton Center for the Blind child! Look for the tree in its usual spot--next to the Bookstore! Please place your unwrapped gift under the Giving Tree no later than Sun., Nov. 18. The Ladies of Lydia will wrap and deliver on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 5:00 pm. You are welcome to participate.
Coffee Servers
Please sign-up outside the Church office next to the bulletin board to help serve Coffee on Sunday mornings during Coffee Hour.
Philoptochos' Sponsors
We continue to welcome you to become a Sponsor of any of the Philoptochos luncheons for the year. Please speak with Maria Kostaras if you would like to become a sponsor.
Literature Rack - it has moved!
The Literature Rack is now located in the hallway of the school. Why not stop and take a look at the information as you head down to Coffee Hour? All flyers and news of interest, like festivals, fundraisers, scholarship info., etc., from our church and other churches will be located here instead of the candle counter. Please look over the information that may be of interest to you.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
The office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after (22nd & 23rd). Also, there will be no Great Vespers or Byzantine Chant for Kids on Saturday (24th), and no children's Christmas play practice on Sunday (25th).
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.
FOCUS Detroit Bags of Food for Needy Schoolchildren - Volunteers and Donations Needed!
Please note the new day and time - the third Thursday of each month!
Please use the link below to get to the sign-up sheet for this monthly event. You will notice that you can now sign-up all the way through May if you'd like. Please remember to list how many from your family will be coming to help out. Our goal is to provide enough supplies for all the bags ourselves! Please consider donating any of the following: Boxes of individual oatmeal packets - Cereal bowls or small individual cereal boxes - Fruit cups - Individual Cheez-Its or Goldfish bags - Mac & Cheese Cups - Chef Boyardee/Spaghettios pop top cans or cups - Ramen Noodles - Fruit snacks (the kind with real fruit juice and added Vitamin C 100%) - Cereal bars or ganola bars. Please call Eleni Gikas at 313.300.4903 to let her know what you plan to donate, or if you prefer to make a cash donation. All donated items can be dropped off in the Activity Room.
Our next meeting date will be THIS THURSDAY, NOV. 8, at 6:00 pm (up one week due to Feather party).
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044facaa23a0f94-food1