AVOID A WINTER PARKING TICKET by observing city guidelines for plowing:  If the day of the week is an even number then we park on the church side of the street.  If the day of the week is an odd number then we park across from the church.  This Sunday is an even number, park on the same side of the street as the church.     

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS Whether you are new to Bangor or if you're just passing through -welcome! If you've come because you are curious about the Orthodox Church, its beliefs and worship, you are very welcome, too! Please don't hesitate to introduce yourself to someone you've never met and consider staying for some refreshments and fellowship after the morning service. If you would like to receive mailings or otherwise stay in touch, please leave your contact information (name, address, phone, email) with the person in the church office. 

COMMEMORATIONS THIS WEEK Tuesday, Jan 14 - St. Nina of Georgia, Equal to the Apostles / Holy Monastic Fathers slain at Sinai and Raithu (our church is blessed to have some of their relics in our reliquary); Friday, Jan 17 - St. Anthony the Great; Saturday, Jan 18 - Ss. Athanasios & Cyril ; St. Xenia the Martyr.  Xronia Polla!  Many Years! to all those celebrating their Name Days this week!

REQUEST FOR ALL PARISHIONERS:  Please bring something to give our Sunday School students during this morning's fellowship hour--sweets or coins or small trinkets to treat up to 10 children.  This reflects a yearly tradition that occurs in Greece on St. Basil's Feast, January 1.  Thank you! 

SUNDAY SCHOOL meets in the fellowship hall right after Holy Communion is offered.  All ages 6+ are welcome. Mrs. Bucklin is ready to take our young people on an adventure through the Book of Acts. Sunday School might be pre-empted a bit this morning by plans to celebrate the cutting of the Vasilopites (we have three so far!) and the singing of Greek carols (kalanda) and the joyful noise of our children accompanying the singers.  Special thanks in advance to Lambros who will be explaining the Greek tradition of singing the kalanda or carols of the season.  After the singing the children will visit the tables to receive little treats from the adults.

KALI XRONIA!  BLESSED NEW YEAR!  THE PARISH VASILOPITES will be cut this morning during Fellowship Hour.  So far we are blessed with three breads, one from Holy Protection Monastery in PA (Pat Egan) and two others made by Kathy Fitzpatrick and Victoria Bucklin--thank you all so much!

WHO WAS ST. BASIL THE GREAT?  WHAT IS THE MIRACLE OF THE VASILOPITA ALL ABOUT?  Find out here:  https://otftd.blogspot.com/2012/12/st-basil-speaks-about-possessions.html

HOLY WATER AND HOUSE BLESSINGS  You can bring a bottle from home to fill with Holy Water from the Feast of Holy Theophany and take it back home with you.  Also, Fr. is available to do house blessings this month.  If you'd like him to bring the holy water blessing to your home, please contact him directly to set up a time.

UPDATED PRAYER REQUESTS  Cathy S recently had a scan done and is continuing to engage alternative ways to continue to heal her body without surgery. Pray that God lead her to a modality that will work well for her. Dr. Dave is continuing to recover from surgery to repair his broken ankle.  God give him strength and patience to weather the next two weeks without being able to put weight on that foot!  Dr. Allison's mom, Paula, is getting along well even though she is managing a serious health condition.  Please keep her in your prayers.  Also, Mona's dad, Fr. Anthony, a priest in Pakistan is out of the hospital and recovering at home.  His recovery may take awhile. Please keep remembering two Orthodox sisters in Christ recovering from strokes (slow, but sure), Panagiota (Jaye) and Seraphima (Linnea).  Pat E continues to thank everyone who prays for her as she copes with impaired eyesight.  Again, your prayers for these these brothers and sisters in Christ are of great assistance.  

PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR OUR CATECHUMENS Please continue to support our catechumens Dhesorae, Anita Rose, Vincent, and Nicholas in your prayers.  They are all learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith with intent to unite themselves to the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church in due time.  God bless and lead you, one and all! 

FINANCIALS  Almost a month ago, we had a deficit of -$4455.  THE WORD WE'VE HEARD is that our church is expected to have ended 2024 in the black which is a reason for rejoicing!  Figures will be available soon.  Thank you from Parish Council to everyone who gave generously over the last year to maintain our beloved church!!  May your reward be from God!  Gratefully, your Stewardship Chair, Donna Walter

NICE WAY TO HELP ST. GEORGE  For an unspecified time, someone has offered to buy our bookshop stock as a donation so the church does not need to fund the stock purchases.  That means whenever you buy from our bookshop St. George benefits a good bit.  So please shop here and if there is a book or something else (icon, prayer rope, neck cross, bread seal, or the like) you're looking for, please let Pres. know so it can be ordered.  Beautiful prayer ropes are coming from Ukraine soon! 

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - Donations can be made online.