Greeters
Bill Clemons & Rob Hattling
Prosfora
Anonymous
Church School
Please allow Church School Students and Teachers to approach Holy Communion first so that class can begin promptly. Thank you.
Fellowship Hour
There is no fellowship hour today due to the picnic. We hope to see you there.
Parish Picnic!
Join us today, Sunday, September 15, 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 (651) 470-6705.
Hellenic College Holy Cross Scholarship Fund
Today, after Liturgy, the Ladies of Philoptochos will be holding trays in the back of the church to collect money for the Hellenic College Holy Cross Scholarship Fund. This commitment provides tuition to students, both men and women, at Hellenic College and seminarians at Holy Cross. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
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 September 15th, at 11:59 p.m. To learn more about Family Camp, our guest speaker, or to register, use the link below.
https://stmaryscamp.com/family-camp/
Focus Back-to-School Clothing Drive
As your children realize their clothing doesn't fit this fall, please consider bringing their clean gently used items- sizes 6-16- for donation to the Focus Clothes Closet. Place them in the Parking Lot Vestibule box and we will deliver to Focus. Kids, time to help clean and organize your own closets!
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 22 and 29. If you're able and willing, please consider signing up. Thank you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-46964197-fellowship#/
Pioneers (55+) Boat Cruise on the St. Croix
When: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Arrival Time: Be at Stillwater Riverboat Docks by 12:45 pm
Board the Boat: 1:00 pm
Return to Dock: 3:00 pm
Where: 525-601 St. Croix Trail N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Details: There will be a fee for this cruise, which will be partially subsidized for 55+ members. More details on cost soon. Includes meal and Jazz Band. Free Parking. Follow “Boat Parking” signs. Dress is Casual. Learn more at www.stillwaterriverboats.com.
How to Sign Up: Call Joanne Halatsis at (651) 778-2485. You can leave a message.
Greek School
Registration is now OPEN for Greek School's fall session. Greek School is for youth in grades preK-12. We offer a hands-on learning environment for students to strengthen their knowledge and connection to the Greek language and culture. The first activity, an OXI Day Prep, will occur on Sunday, September 29, following Church School. Contact Joanna at [email protected] for more information.
Please register at this link: https://z.umn.edu/GreekSchool24_25 or use the following QR code:
Fr. John Kostas on Vacation
Fr. John is away on a trip for the month of September. We look forward to welcoming him back in October.
Byzantine Chant Class at St. Marys
St. Mary's Greek in Minneapolis is hosting a free Byzantine Chant class beginning on October 08! Students will learn to read Byzantine notation and will learn to chant each of the eight tones as well as learn the musical theory of each tone. The class is taught by Reader Joseph Karos and is offered weekly on Tuesday nights at 6:30 at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. To register or to ask any questions, please email [email protected]!
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
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].
Icon Art Studios, Inc. 2025 Winter Icon Class Dates
Session 1- The Holy Face here at St. George GOC & Zoom: Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 6-9 pm
Session 2- Icon of a saint of the student's choice (full figure) here at St. George GOC & Zoom: Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 6-9 pm
Please contact Deb at [email protected]/612-889-5868 or Steve Arsenault at [email protected]/ 612-206-7369. Cost for tuition and supplies approx. $298. Cost of tuition only $155
Let's Connect!
St. George has moved to a new social media platform designed specifically for parish life. Here, we communicate more dynamically regarding specific ministries, events, and stewardship. For those who haven't, please use the QR code here to sign up! If you have any questions or have issues, please contact Dylan at [email protected].
Text Message Reminders - Sign Up for Youth & Family Events!
We have some AWESOME Youth & Family events coming up, and you don't want to miss out. Join our text message system Remind to stay up to date with all of our communications. Join by visiting https://www.remind.com/join/stgyandf
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://onrealm.org/StGeorgeStPaul/give/online
