Greeters
Dean Natto & Richard Kanavatti
Prosfora
Anonymous
Fellowship
Thank you to Jackie & Dan Matuska and Minda & Steve Arsenault for hosting today's fellowship!
Welcome Dylan!
Please join us in welcoming Dylan Eisenhuth to the ministry team at St. George! Dylan started two weeks ago as our new church administrator. You can reach Dylan in the church office by phone at (651) 222-6220 and at [email protected]. Please keep in mind that he does not work on Sundays. Please contact him during regular office hours regarding administrative work. Thank you.
Catechumen Prayers
Metropolitan Nathanael has asked us to re-institute praying the Litany of the Catechumens during Liturgy. This litany is an ancient set of prayers that were historically included in the Divine Liturgy right after the Gospel and sermon. They began to be omitted during a period when the church had few catechumens. Now that we have more frequent baptisms and chrismations of adult catechumens, it is appropriate that we re-introduce these prayers. Our Lord commanded us to make disciples of all nations, and now we will pray for catechumens in the Church, especially those who are with us in our parish. All of the parishes in our Vicariate (Minnesota) will begin including them on September 1st, the first day of the new church year. Though one of the prayers asks the Catechumens to depart, His Eminence only asks us to reinstate the prayers for our Catechumens. According to current practice, Catechumens are still welcome to remain in Liturgy for its entirety.
Fellowship Hour
Please host an upcoming coffee hour! Individuals, families, or even groups can sign up to host or co-host. Use this URL to sign up. We have openings on September 1, 22, and 29. If you're able and willing, please consider signing up. Thank you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-46964197-fellowship#/
2024 St. Mary’s Minneapolis Taste of Greece Festival
Friday, September 6: 2:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 7: Noon-9:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 8: Noon-5:00 p.m.
Volunteer in preparation:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44A9AB2BABFD0-50420889-festival#/
Volunteer at the festival:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44A9AB2BABFD0-50538365-tog2024?useFullSite=true#/
Church School Student Registration Form
The 2024-2025 Church School year is right around the corner! Visit this link to register your child(ren).
https://forms.gle/6TqdwRsVmpFEyxKVA
Philoptochos
Please join us on Sunday, September 8th, after Divine Liturgy for the first Philoptochos Meeting of the new Ecclesiastical year! New members are always welcome!
Intro to Orthodox Christianity Catechism Course - Fall 2024
Join us for our MEOCCA catechism course, Intro to Orthodox Christianity, beginning on Tuesday, September 10, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Catechism is open to all; people interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity, inquirers, catechumens, and current Orthodox Christians as well. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in person (1111 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN) or online via Zoom. Register online at the link below. Learn more at www.meocca.org.
https://forms.gle/bgtnThRqQP6CWGnX8
YAL (Young Adult League) Philoxenia House Volunteer Event
We are excited that YAL Rochester and YAL Twin Cities are partnering for another volunteer event to serve Philoxenia House! The next gathering is on September 14. The event will start after a Saturday morning Liturgy. Please fill out the RSVP form as soon as possible so they can plan for enough projects for us all to do! The form includes more details about times and addresses.
https://bit.ly/4dHeUEx
Parish Picnic!
Join us on Sunday, September 15th, after Liturgy for our annual Parish Picnic. This year, the Jordan family will host the picnic at 10959 Akron Avenue, Inver Grove Heights 55077. A barbecue-style meal will be provided, with plenty of games and activities for all! Bring along your favorite lawn games and some lawn chairs! If you want to help or have any questions, please call or text Lisa at 1-651-470-6705.
On The Reading of Old Books
Are you interested in reading classical literature of the western world?
Have you ever wanted to read the works of literary giants like Homer, Dante, Shakespeare, Plato, and Aristotle? To explore the strange worlds of the Greek and Norse myths, and the fairy tales of Brothers Grimm? To immerse yourself in centuries of legend with King Arthur and his knights of the round table? To see the origins of famous characters like Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
If you have ever wanted to read some of the great works of the western literary canon, but you were intimidated, found them to be too difficult or too boring, or if you have read them and want to return to them again, let me know!
A Group of Readers
If reading the great old books of the western world interests you, and you would like to participate in a reading group devoted to exploring and discussing these exemplar texts, email Grant Oldre ([email protected]).
Grant Oldre?
Grant is the School of Logic (6-8 grade) Humanities instructor for Great Oaks Academy, a classical charter school in Farmington MN.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfumf0-vx_R7sjkaZi7JkJX6LNn_V7sg0ooUleosuenr046vg/viewform
Family Camp
St. Mary's is thrilled to announce their 2024 Family Camp speaker, Fr. George Dokos! The 2024 theme is The Fathers on the Family. Registration closes August 31, at 11:59 p.m. Register early for a reduced rate. To learn more about Family Camp, our guest speaker, or to register, use the link below.
https://stmaryscamp.com/family-camp/
Pan-Orthodox Grief and Loss Support Group
If you seek support with grief and loss, please join St. Mary's OCA for their Grief and Loss Support Group.
The next 4-week Grief and education will occur on Tuesdays from 7-8 pm. Location TBD
October 22nd
October 29th
November 5th
November 12th
Each week consists of discussion and education. Learn about what grief is, how to ease the pain, and the impact of grief on the mind and body.
There is also a monthly support group that meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 7-8 pm at St. Mary's OCA in Northeast Minneapolis. Discussion and variety of topics. August 28th, September 25th, and October 23rd.
To sign up or ask questions, email Joni at [email protected].
Fr. Perry's Corner
Please let me know ([email protected] or (651) 706-9672) if you can help with any of the following:
1. Coordinate a Welcome and Outreach Fellowship Hour in the Fall/Winter
2. Coordinate our St. Gregory Palamas Parish Retreat on March 15, 2025
Silent Auction
Remember to check out the Silent Auction in the hall. Proceeds support our Missions and Benevolence ministry. New items are added regularly. If you would like to donate items that are new with tags or something else valuable, such as theater/sports tickets, please contact Angela Mortari at [email protected] or text 651-280-7123.
2024 Stewardship Program
Goal
$151,834 of $275,000 (through July)
At the Fall Parish Assembly, we approved the 2024 Stewardship Goal of $275,000. We have hit this mark in the last couple of years, and we truly believe that with everyone’s support, we will hit that mark again. Now is the time to submit your 2024 pledge. Pledge Cards are at the candle stand, or click the link below to complete the form online. Thank you for your support of the work of the Church.
2024 Theme
"Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant,” from the Parable of the Talents. We are all blessed with certain gifts. This parable stresses the importance of developing our gifts, multiplying them, and offering them back in service to God.
Make Your 2024 Pledge Online
https://forms.gle/TAvAZUNCBrcRHX1KA
Make a Stewardship Donation Online
https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/give