General Information
- Phone:
- (732) 775-2777
- Fax:
- (732) 775-0109
- Email:
- frandrew@stgeorgeap.org
- Street Address:
- 1033 West Park Avenue
- Ocean, NJ 07733
- Mailing Address:
- 1033 West Park Avenue
- Ocean, NJ 07733
Contact Information
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2024-04-14
- Publish Date:
- 2024-04-07
- Publish Date:
- 2024-03-31
- Publish Date:
- 2024-03-24
- Publish Date:
- 2024-03-17
- Publish Date:
- 2024-03-10
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Tone
Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Tone
Apolytikion to St. George in the First Tone
Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Plagal First Tone. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.
BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.
Προκείμενον. Plagal First Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 11.7,1.
Σὺ Κύριε, φυλάξαις ἡμᾶς καὶ διατηρήσαις ἡμᾶς.
Στίχ. Σῶσον με, Κύριε, ὅτι ἐκλέλοιπεν ὅσιος.
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 9:11-14.
Ἀδελφοί, Χριστὸς δὲ παραγενόμενος ἀρχιερεὺς τῶν μελλόντων ἀγαθῶν, διὰ τῆς μείζονος καὶ τελειοτέρας σκηνῆς, οὐ χειροποιήτου, τοῦτʼ ἔστιν, οὐ ταύτης τῆς κτίσεως, οὐδὲ διʼ αἵματος τράγων καὶ μόσχων, διὰ δὲ τοῦ ἰδίου αἵματος εἰσῆλθεν ἐφάπαξ εἰς τὰ ἅγια, αἰωνίαν λύτρωσιν εὑράμενος. Εἰ γὰρ τὸ αἷμα ταύρων καὶ τράγων, καὶ σποδὸς δαμάλεως ῥαντίζουσα τοὺς κεκοινωμένους, ἁγιάζει πρὸς τὴν τῆς σαρκὸς καθαρότητα, πόσῳ μᾶλλον τὸ αἷμα τοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὃς διὰ πνεύματος αἰωνίου ἑαυτὸν προσήνεγκεν ἄμωμον τῷ θεῷ, καθαριεῖ τὴν συνείδησιν ὑμῶν ἀπὸ νεκρῶν ἔργων, εἰς τὸ λατρεύειν θεῷ ζῶντι;
Gospel Reading
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45
At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 10:32-45
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παραλαβάνει ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοὺς δώδεκα μαθητάς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἤρξατο αὐτοῖς λέγειν τὰ μέλλοντα αὐτῷ συμβαίνειν, ὅτι ἰδοὺ ἀναβαίνομεν εἰς ῾Ιεροσόλυμα καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδοθήσεται τοῖς ἀρχιερεῦσι καὶ γραμματεῦσι, καὶ κατακρινοῦσιν αὐτὸν θανάτῳ καὶ παραδώσουσιν αὐτὸν τοῖς ἔθνεσι, καὶ ἐμπαίξουσιν αὐτῷ καὶ μαστιγώσουσιν αὐτὸν καὶ ἐμπτύσουσιν αὐτῷ καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν, καὶ τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται. Καὶ προσπορεύονται αὐτῷ ᾿Ιάκωβος καὶ ᾿Ιωάννης υἱοὶ Ζεβεδαίου λέγοντες· διδάσκαλε, θέλομεν ἵνα ὃ ἐὰν αἰτήσωμεν ποιήσῃς ἡμῖν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· τί θέλετε ποιῆσαί με ὑμῖν; οἱ δὲ εἶπον αὐτῷ· δὸς ἡμῖν ἵνα εἷς ἐκ δεξιῶν σου καὶ εἷς ἐξ εὐωνύμων σου καθίσωμεν ἐν τῇ δόξῃ σου. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· οὐκ οἴδατε τί αἰτεῖσθε. δύνασθε πιεῖν τὸ ποτήριον ὃ ἐγὼ πίνω, καὶ τὸ βάπτισμα ὃ ἐγὼ βαπτίζομαι βαπτισθῆναι; οἱ δὲ εἶπον αὐτῷ· δυνάμεθα. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· τὸ μὲν ποτήριον ὃ ἐγὼ πίνω πίεσθε, καὶ τὸ βάπτισμα ὃ ἐγὼ βαπτίζομαι βαπτισθήσεσθε· τὸ δὲ καθίσαι ἐκ δεξιῶν μου καὶ ἐξ εὐωνύμων οὐκ ἔστιν ἐμὸν δοῦναι, ἀλλ᾿ οἷς ἡτοίμασται. Καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ δέκα ἤρξαντο ἀγανακτεῖν περὶ ᾿Ιακώβου καὶ ᾿Ιωάννου. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς προσκαλεσάμενος αὐτοὺς λέγει αὐτοῖς· οἴδατε ὅτι οἱ δοκοῦντες ἄρχειν τῶν ἐθνῶν κατακυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν καὶ οἱ μεγάλοι αὐτῶν κατεξουσιάζουσιν αὐτῶν· οὐχ οὕτω δὲ ἔσται ἐν ὑμῖν, ἀλλ᾿ ὃς ἐὰν θέλῃ γενέσθαι μέγας ἐν ὑμῖν, ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος, καὶ ὃς ἐὰν θέλῃ ὑμῶν γενέσθαι πρῶτος, ἔσται πάντων δοῦλος· καὶ γὰρ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου οὐκ ἦλθε διακονηθῆναι, ἀλλὰ διακονῆσαι, καὶ δοῦναι τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ λύτρον ἀντὶ πολλῶν.
News & Events
Welcome to Saint George Church!!!
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Sunday, April 21, 2024, Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt
8:30 am Orthros
9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Memorial
Vasil Shunda ~ 1 year
Antonios Michael Chrysanthopoulos ~ 10 years
Katherine Roros ~ 7 years
Nicholas Roros ~ 32 years
May their memory be eternal
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GOYA Sights & Sounds Exhibition
Performances by St. George dancers & singing group
Pascha Chocolate Raffle!
Following Divine Liturgy at Coffee Hour
Followed by Parish Assembly
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St. George Spring Parish Assembly ~ following GOYA Sights & Sounds Exhibition
Cultural Center
If there is no quorum present, the Parish Assembly shall be rescheduled to Saturday, April 27 @ 11 am following Divine Liturgy
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
8:30 am
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Saturday, April 27, 2024, Saturday of Lazarus
8:30 am Orthros
9:30 am Divine Liturgy
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Altar Flowers for Saturday of Lazarus
In Memory of Louis & Helen Karagias
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Today we commemorate:
Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt
The Holy Hieromartyr Januarius & Those with Him
Our Holy Father Maximian, Patriarch of Constantinople
Theodore the Holy Martyr & his mother Philippa of Perge
Alexandra the Martyr
Anastasios the Monk of Sinai
Beuno, Abbot of Clynnog
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Welcome Newcomers & Visitors!
Liturgical services are live streamed
Live Stream on Facebook, link for services
(Facebook membership NOT required)
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or visit our website: www.stgeorgeap.org & click on Live Stream
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Visit our website for daily/monthly list of Name Days
Wish 'Xronia Polla' to those celebrating!
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"Light A Candle & Say A Prayer" for Today's Liturgy. Visit our webpage https://saintgeorgenj.square.site/ & include names so Father Andrew may silently pray for them during Liturgy
To Light a Candle
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Jersey Shore Greek Festival ~ May 31, June 1 & 2, 2024
OPA!!!
St. George community members!!! Please sign up as volunteers to help make our festival a success!
Click on the link to sign up
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St. George Security!!
~~~ Propping of doors is NOT permitted ~~~
~~~ Bags & Backpacks might be subject to inspection ~~~
Constant reinforcement of security measures & procedures always maintain a trouble free environment for our community!!! Please be vigilant!!!
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Stewardship 2024
Sunday, January 14, 2024 was National Stewardship Sunday
On that day, we kindly asked you to bring in your completed 2024 Stewardship Pledge Forms & offer to our Lord in prayer. Need a Pledge Form? They are available in the Exo-Narthex. A pledge or donation mailed to the Church is most meaningful when accompanied by your presence, by your willingness to serve, by your prayers and by your commitment
"The rich man is not one who has much, but one who gives much.
For what he gives away remains his forever" St. John Chrysostom
May our Lord's great sacrifice and many blessings be examples as He asks us to look out for one another and our beloved St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Please note that credit card stewardship does not renew year to year
If you wish to renew your stewardship on line, please visit our website www.stgeorgeap.org
Click on Online Giving or contact the church office
Or Click Here for Stewardship Form
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St. George Iconography
List of available Icons on our website ~ AVAILABLEICONS
We ask those of you who have pledged to please fulfill your pledge - To those of you who have not yet contributed, please join us - In addition, the Gold Leaf Program or any donation you would like to offer to the Community Icon is available - Contact Athena Loesch or Anne Papageorge
Thank you for your generosity
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Seek the Light Book Corner ~ Monday, April 22 ~ 6 pm
Church Library
Join the book discussion of 'The Crucifixion of the King of Glory'
author: Eugenia Scarvellis Constantinou, PhD
Book available in the Mustard Seed Book Store
See flyer below
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St. George Philoptochos ~ Palm Sunday Bake Sale
Order by Friday, April 5, 2024
Pickup on Saturday, April 27, 2024
Details in flyer below
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GOYA Adopt Yiayia & Papou Project
GOYA is bringing back their Adopt Yiayia & Papou Project & adopting elderly parishioners aged 70 & older wanting to participate. Please submit names & phone numbers of these elders who want to participate in this GOYA project by emailing secretary@stgeorgeap.org
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St. George Beacon Advertising ~ Contact
Marguerite in the Church Office: 732-775-2777
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St. George Sunday School ~ Palm Making ~ Saturday, April 27
Cultural Center
Everyone is welcome to join the Sunday School children following Liturgy on Saturday of Lazarus to make palm crosses for Palm Sunday ~ No experience necessary! Jobs for every age!
Flyer below
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St. George Palm Sunday Luncheon, Palm Sunday, April 28
Flyer Below RSVP Required
See Angela Koumoutsos or Athena Loesch or email: fiore88@aol.com
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St. George Sunday School ~ Holy Friday Retreat ~ Friday, May 3
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday School Holy Friday Retreat ~ students PK- Grade 5 ~ A light Lenten lunch will be served ~ See flyer on Sunday School Bulletin Board or read Sunday School email for more info & registration
Flyer below
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St. George Scholarship Sunday ~ Sunday, June 30
Scholarship Applications available on our church website: LINK
To be considered, applications & all other requested documents must be completed & returned to the Church Office by the deadlines indicated in each application
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Graduates & Continuing Ed students! Complete form in link below so your information is included in our Scholarship Program
https://forms.gle/gvnCuynvNsVJYcPKA
Contact church office for more info
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AHEPA Thomas A Edison Chapter 287 ~ Gold Tournament ~ Thursday, June 20
Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck, NJ
See Flyer below with details & RSVP
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Fellowship of Prayer
Use this link to pray for those who are in need of prayer at this time
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The Mustard Seed Bookstore
Open Sundays following Divine Liturgy
Or weekdays during office hours, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
For inquiries, contact Faye Deet faysia63@gmail.com
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Bible Study
Tuesday, April 23 ~ 7 pm - 8pm ~ zoom
Flyers
Seek The Light ~ Book Corner ~ Monday, April 22, 2024
Seek The Light ~ Book Corner ~ Monday, April 22, 2024 6 pm ~ Church Library
Palm Sunday Luncheon ~ Sunday, April 28 ~ RSVP
Palm Sunday Luncheon ~ Sunday, April 28 ~ RSVP Required following Divine Liturgy Cultural Center
Philoptochos Palm Sunday Bake Sale 2024
Order by Friday, April 5, 2024 Pickup on Saturday, April 27, 2024 Koulourakia, Kourambiedes & more
AHEPA Golf Tournament, June 20, 2024
AHEPA Golf Tournament, June 20, 2024 RSVP Details in the flyer
Palm Cross Making ~ Sunday School ~ Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Palm Cross Making ~ Sunday School ~ Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sunday School Holy Friday Retreat ~ Holy Friday, May 3, 2024
Sunday School Holy Friday Retreat ~ Holy Friday, May 3, 2024