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: Altar Boy
Christmas Play Practice
The children's Christmas play practice continues today from 12:30-1:15 pm, in the Activity Room. There will be dress rehearsal practice this Saturday, Dec. 22 following the Lenten breakfast.
Orthodox Life
Orthodox Life Bible Study resumes this Tuesday (18th). Shoeboxes of Love The children will be assembling the shoeboxes today during Sunday school!
Children's Christmas Play & Luncheon
Our children's Christmas play, "A Gift of Love," will be next 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, next Sunday, December 23. Flyers available at the reserv. table and literature rack. ORDERS DUE TODAY.
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.
For those of you who use personal offering envelopes, you can pick up your 2019 box in the hallway of the school. Please check your information and make sure you are picking up the correct box.
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!
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!
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.