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.  

SUNDAY SCHOOL is on a break for the summer and will restart on September 14!  In the interim, Mrs. Bucklin has made coloring sheets and crayons available in the fellowship hall for any young ones who'd like to color.  We ask that you take any artwork home after coloring.  Thank you!  

THE BELOVED SAINT KOSMAS OF AIETOLIA is commemorated this day.  Learn more about him here:  https://youtu.be/J7lB-Fey_40?si=s9TQ2hRi_6zONuil

TODAY  We celebrate the memory of St. Phanourios with a phanouropita made by the Akrivakis family. His feast day is this coming Wednesday.  St. Phanourios is the revealer of lost things in the Orthodox tradition and if you ask his help and he reveals your lost item, it is customary to bake a "phanouropita" in thanksgiving.  Learn more about this wonderful Saint commemorated on August 27 each year: https://orthodoxtraditions.blogspot.com/2013/12/st-phanourios-great-martyr-newly.html

THIS FRIDAY WE REMEMBER THE BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER  It is held as a strict fast day.

PRAYER REQUESTS UPDATE  Prayer changes things--let us support one another.  Let's add Mona, Anthony and their "Little Sprout" to this prayer list.  More info below.  Let us also remember Susan and Sharon, and their departed loved ones, brother Darrell and step-dad, Allen, both having departed this life this month.  Please pray for Sean, Anita Rose's son, who is suffering digestive distress and will be undergoing a diagnostic test in the near future.  Catherine, who was on this list in the past, and needs a second surgery to correct an aneuyrism, likely this month.  She would appreciate your prayers. Summarized requests from past weeks: for Fr. Leo (he has a complete rotator cuff tear); for Eleni M who has chronic health struggles, for continued prayers of protection for Mona's family living in Pakistan; for Cathy who is seeking to overcome cancer naturally, for John, who needs treatment for esophageal disease, for Mark, UMaine student working with Project Mexico this summer.  Also, for a parishioner relative Nick, afflicted with a serious illness.  Continue to uphold Victoria's son, Matthew (attending seminary this fall), Panagiota & Seraphima (stroke recovery) and Pat (managing eyesight health).  Again, your prayers for these these brothers and sisters in Christ are of great assistance to each person being upheld.

INFANTICIPATION NEWS  Some of you may have noticed that Mona's appearance is a little different these days. To set the burning question to rest, the answer is, "Yes, she is expecting a baby--surprise!!" Mona and Anthony are thrilled to say the least, however, they are also a bit apprehensive, as their first son, Mikhail, was called by God before he reached the week of viability. Their sorrow was immeasurable at the time and there will always be a deep sadness for them on this side of the veil. The Little Sprout that Mona is now carrying should reach the week of viability around September 19. Both Mona and Anthony are asking everyone's prayers for the health, safety and eventual delivery of Little Sprout around Christmastime. These upcoming weeks until the time of birth are crucial ones and the more prayer the better. May God bless the little family and maintain the health of His servants. Thank you in advance for your prayers!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  Eliza turned two last Thursday and mom has baked some cupcakes for us to enjoy in celebration today.  We are glad to celebrate Eliza's milestone with her, mom & dad.  Many years, Eliza!  May you grow up to be a Saint!

BAPTISM  Let us rejoice with Patrick and Brigid whose third child, Anastasia, will be presented for baptism next Sunday, 31 Aug.  The baptism will take place at Holy Archangels Mission in Limestone.  Let us pray for the family and especially for little Anastastia that she, along with Eliza, she will grow up to be a Saint!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FELLOWSHIP HOUR DISHES  Reminder:  We do have food allergies among us.  Someone has an allergy to some nuts--specifically walnuts, pecans and cashews.  If you bring a dish having any of these ingredients, please label them!  Cashews are notorious--they are often made into vegan cheese products or spreads and some nut milks contain cashews.  Consuming these nuts accidentally makes the person rather ill.  Someone else has a severe allergy to salmon and crab.  Again, please label any dishes containing these ingredients.  We want to avoid causing illness in others.  Of course, we all know about peanuts--please don't bring those at all.  Thanks, everyone!

SOON THE ECCLESIASTICAL (CHURCH) NEW YEAR WILL BE HERE  On September 1, we restart the calendar for the church year, with every feast and fast in the yearly cycle.  You can learn a lot by following the church calendar, learning the Saints' days, observing the fasts and celebrating the feasts.  If you don't already have a church calendar at home please pick one up in the narthex, they are free and there still are a few 2025 editions left.  The 2026 calendar will be available before too long.  Get in the rhythm of the ecclesiastical year--get a calendar, see where we are and where we're headed.  God bless us all as we look forward to a new year together in community!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE who are learning more about the Orthodox Church and Faith.  These plan to unite themselves to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.  Let us remember Zach, Joshua, Sarah and baby Henry, Dana, Jada, and Valerie in our prayers.  God grant each of you wisdom and lead you as you seek Him through prayer, worship and reading.  If others would like to join this group, please let Fr. Leo know.

ST GEORGE YOUNG ADULTS (20's / 30's / 40's) - SINGLES & MARRIEDS  Might you be interested in forming a group that gets together to do things outside of Sunday morning church and fellowship hour?  Maybe meeting once a month for a fun activity or a service activity or a spiritually based activity?  We have enough people in this age group to do some activities.  Besides, it is good to grow and strengthen relationships through group activities.  Other Christian peers (invited by you) could also join in.  Interested in getting the idea off the ground?  Let Pres. know.

YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITY SUGGESTED FOR SEPTEMBER  Hiking, canoeing, kayaking at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge (not far from St. George).  There is a shelter building there, a pond and a dock.  Hiking trails are along Pushaw Stream.  Demetri knows the area like the back of his hand and is the Refuge Manager.  Want to make it happen?  Talk with Demetri during fellowship hour.

A DESIGNATED SPOT FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING  Please note the spot designated for handcapped parking right outside the front door - the curb is painted blue to advise us to leave that space free for those who may need it. 

A WORD FROM OUR STEWARDSHIP CHAIR  Donna thanks all the faithful supporters of St. George who fulfill their pledges regularly and those who've given memorial gifts this season as well.  We have been running a bit lean due to summer months and vacationing.  If you can bring your stewardship up to date or otherwise contribute a bit more during these last weeks of summer, it would be greatly appreciated--thank you!

KEEP IT COMIN'  Thank you for remembering to buy shelf staple items to donate to the Bangor homeless shelter!  Continue to bring your grocery donations and we will continue to deliver them to the shelter for you.  Community members Jack, Areti, Gabriya and Kathy graciously collect and deliver items monthly--thank you!  Here is a list of foods needed regularly by the shelter:  Pasta  / Pasta Sauce / Macaroni & cheese / Boxed stove-top meals / Instant potatoes / Pancake mix / Butter / Margarine / BBQ sauce / Salad dressing / Mayonnaise / Mustard / Ground coffee / Powdered coffee creamer / Sugar.  Note to senior citizens:  Ocean State Job Lot in Bangor offers 20% off food items (many on the above list) every Monday between 8-9AM.  You can get more for your donation dollars there!

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - Donations can be made online.

ORTHODOX BIBLE STUDY  Here is a recommended resource for Bible Study for Orthodox Christians. Learn from Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, a well respected and engaging Orthodox Christian expositor.  Visit her site and go deep into the Scriptures: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.info/   Read her bio here:  https://orthodoxbiblestudy.info/about-your-professor/.  Many of us have read books written by Dr. Constintinou already and been greatly edified. She has a second web site, as well:  https://www.drjeannie.com/.