From Fr. Anthony
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 general Church-related question, you should speak with Susan Solo, who is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and 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.
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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 members of the Parish Council come to your pew to usher you forward by row. In this way, we can ensure that our approaching of the Sacred Mysteries will be accomplished in an appropriate and orderly manner.
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Epistle Reader: Altar Boy
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!
Greek School
Our Greek School will resume this Tuesday, January 7, from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Orthodox Life
Orthodox Life will resume on Tuesday, January 14.
Vasilopita Luncheon
The Ladies of Philoptochos will host its annual Vasilopita Luncheon on Sunday, January 19, following the Divine Liturgy. Please make your reservations at the Reservation Table, online at our website (www.stgeorgesouthgate.org), or by calling the Church office. Adults 12 years & up: $15; children 11 & under: free.
Offering Envelope Boxes
Those of you who use personal offering envelopes, you can pick up your 2020 box in the hallway of the school on your way to coffee hour. Important: please check your NAME and make sure you picked up the correct box.
If you would like to begin using your own personal box of offering envelopes for 2020, please let Susan know in the Church office.
Children's Offering Envelopes 2020
You can pick up your children's NEW box of offering envelopes from their classroom. Please throw out any old envelopes as the children have been issued NEW numbers. Thanks!
Coffee Servers
Please sign-up outside the Church office next to the bulletin board to help serve coffee on Sunday mornings during Coffee Hour.
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.
Amazon Smile: www.smile.amazon.com
The Church receives a small donation for any purchases made through Amazon's charity program, Amazon Smile. Choose St. George Church as your designated charity when you shop online.
"Like" Us on Facebook!
Events and happenings are posted here as well as on our website (https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeGOCSouthgate/).
Lost & Found
Looking for something you lost? Check out our Lost & Found box in the coat room at the entrance to the Church.
Church Beautification
This past summer we began a new push to beautify the Church. We have a number of items that will be replaced, for which we already have prospective donors, but we plan to purchase altar cloth sets in several colors to allow us to adorn the Church appropriately for every liturgical season. Depending on the period of the Church year, the Holy Table and other Church furniture are to be covered in red, blue, white, green, gold, or purple cloths. We now are missing only green and white cloths to have all the colors we need.
Therefore we need the following donations:
Green normal brocade complete altar cloth set: $2,435
White/silver real metal brocade complete altar cloth set: $3,045
If you are interested in donating either of these items, please contact the Church office or speak with Fr. Anthony. If you would like to see the fabric swatches we have selected for each color, please speak with Fr. Anthony.