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.
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! – CHRIST IS RISEN!
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:
Anna Bakis – 40 days Stavroula Demetropoulos – 2 years
Antonis Kalisperas – 2 years Maroulla Kalispera – 6 years
May their memory be eternal!
Liturgical Schedule:
Tuesday, June 11th – Ss Bartholomew & Barnabas the Holy Apostles
St. Luke the Surgeon of Russia………Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:30AM
Wednesday, June 12th – Great Vespers for Holy Ascension in Fairview, NJ………7:00PM
Thursday, June 13th – Holy Ascension (Early Service)..........Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00AM
Saturday, June 22nd – Saturday of Souls………….......Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:30AM
Monday, June 24th – Feast of the Holy Trinity at Westfield………...Orthros & Div. Lit. 9:15AM
Mark Your Calendar:
Tuesday, June 11th …………….St. Paraskevi Philoptochos Year End Gathering at 6:30PM at the Chit-Chat in West Orange, NJ
Thursday, June 20th ……………St. Paraskevi Philoptochos Bowling Night from 7:00-9:00PM at Bowlero in Fairlawn, NJ
June 23rd – 29th ………………..Metropolis of NJ “Camp Good Shepherd” in Sandyston, NJ
June 24th – 28th ………………. St. George Vacation Church School – “Summer Camp”
July 3rd – 7th ……………………National YAL Convention in San Diego, CA
Sunday Sermon:
Please note, that going forward, the sermon will be delivered right after the Gospel reading which means at about 10:00AM. The Divine Liturgy, as you know, begins at 9:30AM and this is the time when all the faithful are called to be in Church. It is an appointment with the most Holy One, will you keep it? Put your best effort forward!
Holy Communion Line:
We remind everyone that the Communion line is to be formed in the center aisle, and once you receive, depart to the right or to the left to return to your seat. Sunday School children and their teachers will come up first. Infants may be brought up to the front of the line at any time. Please remain at your seat, (you may sit if you need to), and enter the center aisle once the Parish Council members indicate that it is time for people in your pew to come up. While you are waiting, you may read the prayers for before Holy Communion on page 76. Once you return to your seat read the thanksgiving prayers for after Holy Communion on page 90. This is one of the most sacred moments of the service, so please treat it accordingly, refrain from talking and be respectful and prayerful. Also, please wipe any excess lipstick from your lips before coming to the Holy Chalice and no chewing gum during services. Thank you.
Church Festival News:
We invite you all to join us at our Greek Festival which is our largest fundraiser and has been a tremendous success thus far. We extend a huge THANK YOU to All our wonderful festival volunteers. We are sincerely grateful to all our parishioners and friends who selflessly dedicated their time, talent and treasure during our Greek Festival. God Bless all of our wonderful volunteers. Additionally, our festival could not be successful without the many generous donations by the following individuals and establishments:
AHEPA
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Greek City Restaurant
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Oasis Diner
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Alec & Frances Alexiades
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Gus P. Haritos
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Original Pancake House
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Alexandra Kleiner
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Halkias Family
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Orthodox Life Institute
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Alma Bank
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Hanover Manor
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Panagiotis & Stella Kavalos
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Allwood Diner
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Harry Golematis
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Park West Diner
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Anthony Francos Pizza
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J.Pappas
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Perry & Denise Cecchini
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Around the Clock Diner
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James & Linda Lehr
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Pompton Queen Diner
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Bauer Family
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James & Joyce Logothetis
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Redi Print
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Bayonne Veterinary Medical
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Jenny Narciso
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Rosalia Niforatos
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Bill & Stella Kopellas & Family
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Joanne Koutouzakis
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S & S Com Consulting
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Cedar’s
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Marco Polo Restaurant
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St. George GOYA
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Chit Chat Diner
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Marketing Advertising Promo
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St. George Greek School
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Christos & Lia Bozios & Family
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Kyriazis-Loeser Family
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Shirley Kemp
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Dakos Family
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Lenape Diner
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Scordilis Family/ Health Center
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Daughters of Penelope #188
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Leo & Alexandra Argiris
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Shook’s Cedar Grove Funeral Home
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Dr. John Patierno
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Lou & Tina Anastos & Family
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Steve & Patti Manis & Family
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Drakas Foods
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MBH
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Tom & Christina Foukas
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Emanuel & Maria Karras
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Manoliadis Family
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The Clubhouse
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Evanthia Corrado
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Maios & Alice Eliades
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The Graycliff
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Fr. Peter & Pr. Gigi Souritzidis
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Mega Yeeros
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The Grove
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Frank & Kelly Flynn
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Nectar-Juice & Coffee & Tea
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Tick Tock Diner
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George & Maria Karoullas
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Nicholas Real Estate Agency
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Wayne Hills Diner
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Ghost Hawk Brewing
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Nick & Lisa Marcopulos
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West Essex Diner
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Greek Town Gyros
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Nick Mestousis
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Camp Good Shepherd NJ:
This is a wonderful opportunity for children to experience a transformative summer camp experience deeply rooted in faith, fellowship, and personal growth. The camp runs from June 23rd – 29th at Camp Linwood MacDonald in Sandyston, NJ. This is a great way to create unforgettable memories and spiritual growth for the children in our sacred Metropolis of NJ.
National YAL Conference:
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the 2024 National YAL Conference will be held July 3-7, 2024 at The Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California. We encourage the young adults within our community to attend this impactful event, aiming to unite young adults from across the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for a five-day experience centered on faith, fellowship, worship, service, and fun. Conference registration and hotel reservations are currently open. Please visit clergylaity.org/yalconference to register.
St. George VCS Summer Camp – Save the Dates:
Camp will be held from Monday, June 24th - Friday, June 28th. Campers are ages 5 – 12 years old. Counselors ages 13 (going into 8th grade) through 17 are welcome. Please contact the church office for registration forms.
Stewardship Report:
We have launched the 2024 Annual Giving Stewardship Program and we invite all those who have offered an annual gift in the past to try and maintain or even increase their contribution this year. For those that have never given an annual gift, we need your help. Our community has nearly $40K in monthly expenses and the annual stewardship is the primary program that raises funds for us to meet our obligations. You can make a difference today with your participation. Please visit our website at www.stgeorgeclifton.org to make a gift or pledge. Our community is our common spiritual home, we owe it to God, our founding families, ourselves, our children and their children to sustain, maintain and grow it. We understand that philanthropy is something very personal. Each person is invited to give according to their ability. If you are able, please consider joining one of the following giving levels this year: ($5,000 or more – Grand Benefactors, $2500 – $4,999 – Benefactors, $1,200 – $2,499 – House of Stewards, $800 – $1,199 – Patrons). Of course, whatever you decide to give please know that you have our utmost gratitude and appreciation, and please know our Church is here to serve your each and every need. The important thing to keep in mind is that we need everyone to do something.