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.
Epistle Reader Today: Lino Diamantis, Seminar
Metropolis of Detroit Events
The following events are at the Metropolis of Detroit IN Troy: Today from 1-5 pm, there will be an Open House and reception celebrating the Feast of Saint Nicholas and the Nameday of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas; on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 pm, there will be Vespers for the Feast of Saint Spyridon; and on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 10:00 am, there will be Hierarchiacal Divine Liturgy with a reception following. Flyers at the literature rack.
Christmas Play Practice
The children's Christmas play practice continues today from 12:30-1:15 pm, in the Activity Room.
Orthodox Life
There will no NO Orthodox Life Bible Study this Tuesday (it will resume on the 18th).
Giving Tree - Thank You
The Ladies of Lydia would like to thank all of you who participated in the Giving Tree ministry.
Shoeboxes of Love
We are collecting HUGS - Hats, Underwear, Gloves, and Socks - for elementary school children sizes medium to XL. Donations can be placed in the boxes in the hallway outside the Activity Room. DEADLINE: FRI., DEC. 14. The Sunday school will assemble next Sunday (16th). Please donate!
Children's Christmas Play & Luncheon
Our children's Christmas play, "A Gift of Love," will be on Sunday, December 23, after the Divine Liturgy. There will be a spaghetti luncheon offered. Cost: Adults $10; Sunday and Greek school children are free. Please make your reservations by calling the Church office with how many in your family will be attending.
Monastery Bake Sale
Again this year we will hold a Bake Sale to benefit Holy Trinity Monastery in Smiths Creek, on Sunday, December 23. Flyers available at the reserv. table and literature rack.
New Year's Eve Reservations
You can make your reservations for our New Year's Eve Dinner Dance through the Church office, at the reservation table, or on our website at (stgeorgesouthgate.org). Flyers available at the literature rack and reserv. table.
Offering Envelopes
If you currently do not use offering envelopes, but would like to start in 2019, please contact Susan in the office.
Address Changes
If you have a new address, landline/cell number, and/or email address, please submit this information to the Church office so its records are up to date. Thank you!
FOCUS Detroit Bags of Food for Needy Schoolchildren - Volunteers and Donations Needed!
We will be taking the month of December off from the FOCUS Bags of Food for Needy Schoolchildren program, and instead will focus our efforts on the annual Shoeboxes of Love program. Please see the announcement above for more information, and make certain to participate.