Sunday, September 29, 2nd Sunday of Luke: Orthros: 9:15 a.m.; Divine Liturgy: 10:30 a.m.

➡️ Check out our website for information on services, programs, and events: saintgeorgenyc.org

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Bible Study with Father Sophronios returns!
After a summer hiatus, Vespers and Bible Study with Father Sophronios is returning on Thursday, October 3. Vespers will take place at 6 p.m. Bible Study will take place in-person on the second floor at 7 p.m. (we will also share a Zoom link to join virtually). Bible Study will take place on the first and third Thursdays of the month. If you would like to join the WhatsApp group for the latest updates, email [email protected].

October Events
Here's what's happening at Saint George during the month of October:

Get your tickets: Greek-toberfest on Saturday, October 19
Are you coming to Greek-toberfest?! Join us on Saturday, October 19 for a fundraiser inspired by Father Sophronios' German background. We'll have German beer, Greek food, entertainment, and a premium gift auction featuring prizes such as wine, skincare items, and restaurant gift cards.

Ticket price: $75 (Young Professionals can attend for $60). Pay in cash or check by handing your payment to a Parish Council member on Sundays. Or purchase your tickets online here: saintgeorgegreektoberfest.eventbrite.com

Save the Date: Lecture & Learn on Sunday, October 6
The Ladies Philoptochos chapter at Saint George will be hosting a lecture and lunch event featuring licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Alexandra Petrou, on Sunday, October 6 following Divine Liturgy. Admission is $30 for adults, $20 for retirees, and $10 for children ages 6-16. Groups of five or more will receive a discounted rate of $25 per adult. 

Saturday, November 9: Bus Trip to Agia Skepi Monastery
We are partnering with Saint Eleftherios, Saint Demetrios and Saint George, and Saint John the Baptist to host a bus trip to Holy Protection Monastery. We will depart Saint Eleftherios Greek Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. We will depart from the monastery at 5:30 p.m. following Vespers.

The cost is $55. You can reserve your seat by paying via PayPal here: https://saintgeorgenyc.org/donate/

As this is a joint trip, the bus will fill up fast. Reserve your seat today! For any questions, please email [email protected].

Donating to the Needs of our Sanctuary
Over the past year, we have added beautiful iconography to the church including two icons to the entranceway. We are continuining this work by adding gold leaf to the icons in the upper gallery. Learn more about multiple opportunities to contribute to the needs of our sanctuary here.

Exterior Restoration of Saint George: We did it!

As we marked with the Archpastoral Visit with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, we have completed the major milestones of the exterior restoration at Saint George! This restoration is the result of many years of both fundraising and planning. We are happy that we will be making a “50-year investment” in our community. Here are several highlights of the restoration, which include both “seen” and “unseen” items:

• New steel underground framework to address our collapsing sidewalk DONE!
  
• Repair, replacement, and cleaning of brickwork DONE!
• New exterior lighting DONE!
• A signature piece: a new (and insulated) stained glass window of our patron saint, St. George DONE!
• Refurbished stairs DONE!
• New railings DONE!
• New signage DONE!
• New support system for the failing stained glass upper lintel DONE!

We would like to thank all who have supported this effort—we are indebted to you! While the majority of fundraising has been completed, the Capital Fund is still open for contributions as we wrap up several items for completion. Let’s work to ensure that our 1886 building is prepared for the future!

Feel free to contact us if you would like to contribute. Email [email protected] or call 929-515-6795.

Get more details here: https://saintgeorgenyc.org/

Photo: Michael Silverwise

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Become a 2024 Steward  - Please see details below  

2024 Stewardship – St George Greek Orthodox Church (09/03/2024)

OUR GOAL – 65 Stewards in 2024….

• 66 stewards currently - 1 steward over goal!

Anonymous Steward – Capital Fund 
Anonymous Steward 1 – Operating Fund
Anonymous Steward 2 – Operating Fund
Anonymous Steward 3 – Operating Fund
Apollo JIP, Inc.
Iraklis Anagnostopoulos
Nataile Becerra
Romell Bhaala
Nicholas P. Cizin
John Coundouris
Louis Dalaveris MD
Nikitas and Marika Drakotos
Konstantinos and Stavroula Fakis
Annastacia Filippidis
Kevin and Sophia Flannery
Angeliki Frangou
Sarah Galanis
Andrew V. George
George and Gianoula Georgiadis
Gina Georgiou
Georgia and David Gibson
Mary Lynne Giviskos
Katerina Gkionis
Nicholas and Athena Gregory
Christina Halatsis
Foundation at Cross River
George Handjinicolaou and Dorothea Vouyiouklis
Hellen Hotis
Gloria Ikosi
Scalla Jakso
Kally Kanellis
Despina Kartson
Martha Korahais
George and Carmen Krigos
Demetra Kristy
Dimitrios and Veronica Liassidis
George Likourezos
Efstathia and Alexandra Lolis
Thomas T. Makkos
Demetrios Manos
Sean and May McGuinness 
Nafsika Michael
Stefan Mihaylov
Aristidis Molefetas
Pauline Palaigos
Bill Paparis
Toula Patros
Niko and Tina Plagos
Shrikant Rangnekar
Thomas P. Reilly
Sophia Robbins
Ronald Russell
Nick G. Scandalios
Patrick and Despina Schussman
Panos and Efti Seretis
Devin Shacket
Margarita I Sotirakis
Nicholas and Patricia Stringas
George and Maria Souris
Maria Tsimboukis
Irini Tsounakas
Connor Tzavelis
Thomas Weller
Kathleen Wolfe
Emily and Anastasia Xenias
Angelo E. Zingaro and Maria Daniskas

Stewardship is the cornerstone of giving to the Church. It represents each family’s individual financial commitment to the continuation of the Church, and the collective commitments serve the practical function of allowing our church to meet its expenses. 

The Church’s goal is to completely offset its annual operating expenses through stewardship contributions. Meeting that goal would provide the Church with the stability and sustainability to use funds from fundraisers and other donations to expand ministries and to build existing programs, rather than having to use those proceeds to cover the Church’s operating budget.

To Give Online - Click Here ---- please note: 2024 Stewardship with your donation. Thank you!

Please mail your check to the following address:
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
307 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019

Please make checks payable to:
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Please note: 2024 Stewardship 

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Marilena’s Meals Program

Once a month, a group of faithful volunteers gather to assemble lunch bags for 80 individuals in need. Join us at our next Marilena's Meals program on Sunday, October 13.

~11:30 a.m. - The team will begin assembling the bagged meals in the lower level at Saint George following Holy Communion.

12:30 p.m. The team will depart Saint George for Port Authority to distribute the meals.

You can also sponsor one month of the Marilena's Meals program through a donation of $350.

2024
Sunday, October 13
Sunday, November 3
Tuesday, December 24 (in partnership with Philoptochos' "Feed the Hungry" program)

Dates are subject to change. Please refer to the weekly bulletin for the latest dates.

October 2024 - Sponsored with love by a steward of St. George Greek Orthodox Church
November 2024 - Sponsored with love by Eric Anagnostopoulos in honor of the first birthday of his niece, Panayiota Aristea Anagnostopoulos
December 2024 - Dedicated in Loving Memory of baby Nicholas Parlamis, with love from Niko, Tina, Alexander & Leonidas Plagos.

We are currently accepting donations for 2025! Please contact Katerina Gkionis at [email protected] with any questions or interest in donating to this program.

Please visit our new website and follow us on our social media pages.  

- Website: http://www.saintgeorgenyc.org/ 
- Light a candle: https://stgeorgenyc.square.site/
- Donate: https://www.saintgeorgenyc.org/giving/donate1 
- Livestreaming: https://www.facebook.com/SaintGeorgeChurchNYC