WELCOME
To all our parishioners, friends, and guests, a sincere welcome to everyone for coming to God's house so that we may all share in prayer and join us for fellowship at our coffee hour.
WOMEN’S GROUP NEWS
We are planning to start a Women’s Group coffee group on Friday mornings at 9 am beginning on the Friday after Easter, May 10th. More details to come!
EPISTLE READERS FOR APRIL
Sunday, April 21, 2024: 5th Sunday of Lent: Georgjean Pitsoulakis
Sunday, April 28, 2024: Palm Sunday: Scott Florence
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS FOR APRIL
Sunday, April 21, 2024: The Coin Families in honor of the 6-month memorial for Stan and Kay Coin.
Sunday, April 28, 2024: Open
PROSPHORA MAKERS FOR APRIL
Sunday, April 21, 2024: Open
Sunday, April 28, 2024: Open
MYROPHORES
During the Lamentations service on Holy Friday night, we again will have the young girls serving as Myrophores; if anyone’s daughter is interested in doing this, please contact Father Michael.
HOLY FRIDAY EPITAPHION PROCESSION
On Holy Friday night, we will conduct our Epitaphion procession around the church again. We need volunteers to help carry the Epitaphion during part of the procession. If anyone is interested, please see Dennis Spurgetis for more information.
CALLING ALL READERS
Any parishioners who can read a foreign language and would enjoy reading the Gospel at the AGAPE Vespers on Pascha, May 5, please contact Deacon Paul.
EVENING MEAL VOLUNTEERS
April 24, 2024: Helen Moorehead and Marge Stratton
May 22, 2024: Kim Eastland and Daughter
June 26, 2024: Fr. Michael and Presbytera Maria Constantinides
July 24, 2024: Penny McGimpsey and Nancy N. Coin
Anyone interested in taking part in this worthwhile ministry should contact Mary Winters at 563-726-2880
EVENING MEAL NEWS
Parishioners, the community needs our help.
Philoptochos participates in the St. Joseph Evening Meal Program, which helps to serve families less fortunate by organizing nightly dinners seven days a week. Philoptochos has been providing & serving dinners once a month for over 30 years! St. Joseph contacted me because they’ve lost several of their volunteers & find themselves in a situation of not being able to provide dinners on the following dates:
April: 12th (Friday) & 30th (Tuesday)
May: 10th, 24th, 31st (Fridays) & 30th (Thursday)
June: 14th, 28th (Fridays) & 17th (Monday)
The average attendance per night is approx. 30 people; however, many ask for a dinner “to go” to take home for those unable to attend. The meals are served at 5:30 pm at Rock Island Twnshp Hall @ 2827-7th Ave., Rock Island, IL. If you could provide a meal & serve on any of these dates, contact Mary Winters (cell #563-726-2880).
Thank you!
Mary & The St. George Philoptochos Society
DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
- For those who wish to help those who are affected by the war in the Middle East: https://iocc.org/where-we-work/jerusalem-west-bank-and-gaza
- Have you remembered to help the needy and hungry? Please contribute food to the church. They are still running dangerously short.
Lenten and Holy Week Needs
If you wish to give anything from our donation list, the following is available:
Carnations/Flower Petals: $350.00
6 Spring Plants: $20.00 each
Please call the Church office and speak with Fr. Michael to find out what is available. Thank You for your constant love and support!