From Fr. Anthony
As we move toward a full reopening, the church office will remain closed for the coming week. Susan or Susie may be present during regular office hours to answer calls or return messages - however, they will not be able to let anyone into the building. Please note that Susan has 24/7 access to our office email at stgeorgesouthgate@gmail.com and will check the answering machine regularly. The church office phone number is 734-283-8820. In emergency situations, please call Fr. Anthony directly at 734-716-2268.
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Due to COVID-19, all social events are cancelled.
As we begin to reopen for public Church Services, we are limited in how many Faithful can be present in the pews for each service. We are maintaining a sign-up sheet on the Church website for each service, so those who wish to reserve a spot can do so. Please check the website each week for these signups, or call the Church office.
For those who prefer to continue to use the Live Stream to participate during this period, all services will continue to be live streamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/franthonyc-stgeorgesouthgate
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Forty-Day Blessing
The Forty-Day blessing today is for Luiza and her mother, Asimina. Congratulations to Ryan & Asimina Dayne on the birth of their daughter!
Summer Classes @ St George
During the months of July and August, Fr. Anthony is offering online summer classes on a variety of topics for anyone who is interested. There is no age limit, no cost, and no required homework - sessions will be scheduled according to the needs of those who sign up. Each class will last about a month, and will meet weekly. Please click on this SUMMER CLASS FORM and sign-up for a summer class today!
Orthodox Life (Bible Study)
Orthodox Life is suspended for the summer months.
Online Giving
We have set up an option for online donations from either a credit card or directly from your bank account on the Church website. Please click on this GIVING FORM to donate to St. George Church. That said - we know that these same uncertainties face all of us. Please do not feel an obligation to support the Church if your regular income has been disrupted - we all have a primary responsibility to care for those whom God has entrusted to our care. But if you are still working, either as an essential employee, or from home, please consider giving some additional support to the Church in this time. And if you have your regular Sunday offering envelopes set aside from the last several weeks, please consider sending those to the Church in the mail. On a related note - if you, or anyone you know, are facing challenges at this time, whether financial or practical, please do not hesitate to contact Fr. Anthony. There are several volunteers from the parish ready and waiting to lend a hand should one be needed.
Communion
We can no longer distribute Holy Communion, either during a pastoral visit, or at the Church. All pastoral visits are prohibited outside of dire emergencies. In these circumstances, we urge all our Faithful to begin a discipline of prayer within the home, either by participating in the Live Streams, or (even better) by beginning or increasing their family rule of prayer in the home. As we are kept away from the Church for this time, we have the opportunity to make each of our homes into a Church, and turn these difficult circumstances into an opportunity to draw closer to the Lord and to one another. You can find texts for Services that can be done without a priest at all times of the day at http://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/dcs.html. It is possible to do any service except the Divine Liturgy and other sacraments without a priest - you simply say “Lord, have mercy” three times every time there is a set of petitions, and say “Through the Prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us and save us” every time there is a prayer or exclamation by the Priest. If you have questions regarding how to do Readers’ Services - please call or email Fr. Anthony. I would love to help you all develop this beautiful practice in your homes!
Subscriptions
In this time of lockdown, we have limited ways of keeping in touch with all of you. If you know of anyone who is not on the Listserv list, please provide their email address to Susan or Fr. Anthony, or urge them to do so. If you use Facebook, please like and begin to follow our parish page (https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeGOCSouthgate/). You can also befriend Fr. Anthony on Facebook, if you wish, to keep touch with him more easily through this time (https://www.facebook.com/franthonyc). Finally, we urge you all to subscribe to our Youtube channel, so that you may receive notifications every time we begin a Live Stream. The channel may be found at https://www.youtube.com/c/franthonyc-stgeorgesouthgate.
Prayer/Candle Requests
If you would like for us to light a candle in the Church in prayer for you and your family, please click on this PRAYER/CANDLE REQUEST FORM. You can pay by credit card or send a check in the mail to the Church.
Memorial Services
Although we will not have memorial services with koliva, you can still submit the names of your departed loved ones for the priest to read during the Sunday Divine Liturgies. You can also make arrangements for private memorial services at the cemetery with only the priest and immediate family.
Appointments
All appointments will be held via phone or video-conference. You may make an appointment for confession by contacting Fr. Anthony by email (franthonyc@mac.com) or phone (734.716.2268).
Grecian Center
The Grecian Center remains closed, but staff may be present during regular office hours to answer calls or return messages. Any visits to the facility are by appointment only.
Church Beautification
We know these times are very difficult but as we also know that they will not last forever, we will continue to include the announcement below in the hope of better days to come.
Since we began to raise funds for Church Beautification last summer, we have found donors for almost all of the items, including the new Epitaphios, the new Kouvouklion, and the white, gold, and purple Kalimata for the Holy Table and the Proskynitaria. The only color remaining is Green, used on several high occasions throughout the Church year, including feasts of the Forerunner, Palm Sunday, and Pentecost. The Green set will cost $2,435. If you are interested in donating this item, please contact the Church office or speak with Fr. Anthony.
Basic Information for St. George "Shelter in Place"
Church Website: http://stgeorge.mi.goarch.org
Online Giving: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/st1630219
Church LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/c/franthonyc-stgeorgesouthgate
Service Texts: http://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/dcs.html
Prayer/Candle Requests: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/386d5ce0-a634-45e9-923b-03d58137967b
Parish Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeGOCSouthgate/
Fr. Anthony Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/franthonyc
Fr. Anthony Cell Phone: 734-716-2268
Archdiocese Resources/Activities/Lessons/Crafts for this Sunday: https://www.goarch.org/-/religious-ed-at-home-week-3?inheritRedirect=true
PARISH ZOOM INFORMATION
Zoom Phone Numbers:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Then enter the Meeting ID: 941 952 4282
Zoom App Downloads:
Zoom Installation Links
Parishioner Restaurant Information - UPDATED
Christoff’s Restaurant in Woodhaven
734-675-4626
Indoor Seating
Outdoor Patio Seating
Curbside Carryout Pickup
https://www.christoffsrestaurant.com
Auburn Cafe
313-381-8133
Curbside Pickup Only
11a to 8p
Souvlaki Greek Street Food
Open for curbside pickup and delivery Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm
Link to our website for pickup and delivery is https://www.souvlakistreetfood.com/
Mom’s Restaurant
(734) 671-7667
Open at 50% Capacity
Seven Days: 7a-9p daily