ORTHROS BEGINS AT 8:30AM & THE DIVINE LITURGY BEGINS AT 9:30AM
Website Links: Visit the church's website at www.stgeorgeclifton.org for our online streaming links.
To find the prayers for each service and to follow along, visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Digital Chant Stand at https://digitalchantstand.goarch.org.
WE WELCOME EVERYONE TO OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY!
We are grateful that you have joined us for prayer and worship. Please join us after the Divine Services in our Fellowship Hall for our Greek Festival.
Memorial Services Today For:
Denise Panayioti – 40 days Evangelos & Aristea Stavrou – 1 year
Antonis & Maroulla Kalisperas
May their memory be eternal.
Liturgical Schedule:
Saturday, June 7th – Saturday of Souls…………………………Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:30AM
Sunday June 8th – Holy Pentecost………………………………Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:30AM
Monday, June 9th – Feast of the Holy Trinity in Westfield, NJ……….Orthros & Div. Lit. 9:00AM
The Sacrament of Holy Confession:
When an Orthodox Christian repents & comes to the sacrament of Holy Confession, God grants forgiveness of sins and helps him or her in the struggle against the passions and the influence of the evil one. We have a printed booklet with useful information which helps the faithful better prepare for the Sacrament of Holy Confession. It is available free of charge for everyone who wishes to use it. Pick up your copy today from the table outside the Church office. To make an appointment for confession, call Fr. Peter directly on his cell, 973-650-9717.
Parish General Assembly:
Our last Parish Assembly did not take place because we did not have a quorum. The new date, rain or shine, is Sunday, June 8, 2025 immediately following the Divine Liturgy.
Encyclical by His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew:
On the occasion of the 1700th Anniversary of the 1st Ecumenical Council in Nicea (in the year 325 A.D.) is available at the Narthex in both Greek & English. Please pick up a copy a read this historical document.
Mark Your Calendar:
Sunday, June 8th …………………Rescheduled Parish General Assembly
June 25th – July 1st ……………….Vacations Church School – “Summer Camp”
July 3rd & 4th ………………………Church Office Closed
July 13th – 19th ……………Camp Good Shepherd in Sandyston, New Jersey
GOYA Olympics Congratulations and Thank You:
The Outdoor Olympics were held on Saturday & Sunday, May 24th – 25th, at Monmouth University. Everyone enjoyed a weekend of fun and fellowship as they competed in track & field and swimming events. We are very grateful for all the GOYAns who participated in the Outdoor Olympics. We would like to acknowledge and congratulate Jayden Papasavas who received 3rd place in both the Sr. Boys 400 meter and Sr. Boys 800 meter runs, Daphne Dakos who received 3rd place in the Jr. Girls 100 meter run, 1st place in the Jr. Girls 400 meter run, 3rd place in the Jr. Girls shot put, and 2nd place in the Jr. Girls long jump, and Stefania Georgiadis who received 3rd place in the Jr. Girls 800 meter run. Congratulations also go to Maryanne Saad – Sanchez, Stefania Georgiadis, Marina Lagis and Daphne Dakos for receiving 2nd place in the 4x100m relay and 1st place in the 4x200 meter relay. A big thank you also goes to Mr. Andy Dakos and Mr. Angelo Duvlaris for coaching the track and field events and our shot-put coach Mr. Christopher Halkias who traveled far from western New Jersey to teach our GOYAns the proper technique for this specialized event. Also, at the Indoor Olympics held on Saturday, May 10th in Perth Amboy, congratulations go to George Dessipris for 3rd place in Junior Chess. Finally, thanks and appreciation go to our GOYA Advisors and especially Despina Lagis and Vicky Georgiadis for chaperoning our GOYAns at the Olympics this year!
Camp Good Shepherd (ages 8-18):
As you make your summer plans, please consider the summer camp of our Metropolis, Camp Good Shepherd, which runs from July 13-19. Over the years of doing camp work with the Church, we have seen Christ touch the lives of our young campers and change them forever. Our Metropolis camp is a lot more than fun & summer activities. It is a place where the Holy Spirit touches our children and opens their heart to the love of God. Additionally, scholarships are available and you can speak with Fr. Peter about them. His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of NJ wants to make sure that no one who wants to go will be left out of camp this summer.
Saturday of Souls on June 7th:
Please bring your own dish of Koliva to the church by 8:45am and place it on the table and submit your list of names to Fr. Peter. If you would like to order Koliva, we are asking for a contribution of $25 per order which will be for a large communal tray of Koliva. Please contact the church office and make arrangements by Thursday before the Saturday of Souls. 973-779-2626 or [email protected].
Nameday Celebration for His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of NJ:
The Hierarchical Great Vespers, Orthros, and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of NJ in honor of the feast of the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles and the nameday celebration of His Eminence. All are invited to attend this celebration:
- The Vespers will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Paramus, NJ beginning at 7pm with a dinner reception to follow.
- Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will take place on Monday, June 30, 2025 at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Paramus, NJ beginning with orthros at 9am, the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy to follow and a reception following the divine services.
St. George VCS Summer Camp (ages 5-12):
Camp will be held from Wednesday, June 25th – Tuesday, July 1st. Counselors ages 13 (going into 8th grade) through 17 are welcome. Camp registration fee is $200 before June 20th, afterwards fee is $250; Counselors $25. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering or able to donate, contact Stella Shizas at 862.591.8164 or email [email protected].
Clothing and Housewares Collections:
We would like to thank everyone who has made donations towards all the collection drives we have held this year. However, at this time We are not collecting clothing and other housewares. Please do not leave bags or boxes of items in the gym or the hallway of the church. We thank everyone for their understanding and wish you a safe and happy Summer!