Calendar

Parish Calendar

March 3 to March 23, 2025

Monday, March 3

+Strict Fast - Great Lent

Sunday, March 16

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

8:15AM Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

10:45AM Church School

Monday, March 17

+Sts. Patrick & Alexios the Man of God

5:45PM Compline

7:00PM Catechism #9 - Sacraments II: Eucharist, Unction (Liturgy, Worship, Prayer)

7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 19

1:30PM Online Daytime Bible Study (via Zoom only)

5:30PM Ninth Hour

6:00PM Presanctified Liturgy

7:15PM Lenten Meal & Lecture

Thursday, March 20

5:30PM Capital Projects Meeting

Friday, March 21

6:00PM Salutations

7:00PM Lenten Meal & Lecture

Saturday, March 22

12:00PM Greek School Independence Day Preparation

Sunday, March 23

Sunday of the Holy Cross

8:15AM Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

10:45AM No Church School Classes Today

10:45AM Veneration of the Cross

11:00AM Greek School Greek Independence Day Celebration

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 1st Tone

To the Word, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation, let us, the faithful, give praise and worship. For he willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh, to endure death and raise the dead by his glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal 4th Tone

O light of Orthodoxy, O pillar of strength and teacher of the Church! Glory of monks and nuns, and of theologians the protector invincible! O wonderworker Gregory, pride of Thessalonica and preacher of grace, intercede without ceasing for the salvation of our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 4th Tone

Victorious Lady, mighty champion, defending us, we, your servants, now inscribe to you this hymn of thanks, for you rescued us from suff'ring and tribulation. Theotokos, with your power that can never fail, keep us safe from ev'ry danger our whole life long, that we may cry to you: Rejoice, O Bride unwedded.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3

IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
The Reading is from Mark 2:1-12

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"

Announcements

Greeters

Theodora Bischoff & Richard Kanavati

Prosfora

Bill Clemons

Trisagion

Norlyn Lariosa

Fellowship Hour

Thank you to Lyn & Dan Simon for hosting today's fellowship in honor of Norlyn Lariosa.

Lenten Pantry Drive

Help keep the Focus House Pantry stocked this Lent. We are collecting Pantry Staples such as Jelly, Cereal, Pasta Sauce, Mac and Cheese, or Spam/Canned Meat. Please place your items in the blue bins found in the parking lot vestibule and we will get the food over to Focus House. Thank you for your donations!

Spring Phyllo Dough Sale!

Phyllo pickup will be in the social hall after liturgy. Thank you to all who supported our fundraiser.

MEOCCA Lenten Vespers

Sundays at 5:00pm

March 16
St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church
3450 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis

March 23
St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church
125 Congress St E, St Paul

March 30
Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church
601 7th Ave S, St Cloud

April 6
New Location - St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
1250 Oakdale Ave, West St. Paul

April 13
St Herman's Orthodox Church
5355 38th Ave S, Minneapolis

The Restoration of St. Charalambos Church in Cyprus Exhibit & Film

Upcoming exhibit and documentary film screening at the University of Minnesota tells the story of the restoration of St Charalambos' church in occupied Cyprus.

HGA Gallery, Rapson Hall, Univ. of Minnesota
89 Church Street SE, Minneapolis 55455
March 17 - April 23, 2025

Reception and film screening -
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 5:00-7:00pm

For more information email [email protected]

Intro to Orthodox Christianity Catechism Course - Winter 2025

Join us for our MEOCCA catechism course, Intro to Orthodox Christianity. 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 Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in person (1111 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN) or online via Zoom. Register online at https://forms.gle/727eGvE3nn44k1am8. Learn more at www.meocca.org.

Host a Lenten Soup Supper

Meal hosts are needed for Wednesday and Friday evenings in Lent during our Pilgrimage and Speaker Series lectures.

Visit this URL for more information and to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-54887413-lenten#/

Wednesday Evening Lenten Pilgrimages

Every Sunday in Lent has its own theme – Sunday of Orthodoxy, St. Gregory Palamas, Holy Cross, St. John Climacus, St. Mary of Egypt, and Palm Sunday. Each is a kind of short pilgrimage within our larger journey to Pascha. Join us on Wednesday evenings in Lent, following the Presanctified Liturgy, to share a Lenten meal and to explore how the stories, icons, and hymns from each week guide us in our journey. Discussions will be led by Fr. Perry, Fr. John, and Dr. Ann.

Fridays Lenten Speaker Series: Faith & Suffering

How does faith help us navigate suffering? This Lenten season, join us for a special speaker series exploring the complex relationship between faith and suffering. Each Friday during Lent, after Salutations and a Lenten meal, we'll welcome guest speakers to lead discussions on this important topic. We'll consider the many forms suffering can take – physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational – and how our faith can offer support and understanding.

Falafel Dinner at Saint George Antiochian

On the Sunday of the Veneration of the Precious Cross, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church will host their 49th annual Falafel Dinner, for the past nineteen years this dinner has been offered in memory of the much-beloved and long-serving Fr. John Khoury, who was himself the "founder of the feast" every Lent for thirty years(!) prior to his repose. May his memory be eternal!

Sunday, March 23
12-2pm
St George Antiodchian Church Hall
1260 Oakdale Ave
West St. Paul, MN
$12 Adults - $6 Kids (under 12)

Change to Church Calendar

Please note that on Monday, March 24, we will pray Great Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation, not Compline as previously advertised. Many Years for the Feast! Xronia Polla

Pioneers 55+ Outing to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory!

Thurs March 27, 2025

Walk McNeely conservatory grounds‘ Spring Flower Show and Como Zoo at your pace and lunch.

•10 AM meet @ front by kiosk
•11:30 on-site Zobota Cafe lunch
•RSVP Joanne 651-778-2485
Wheelchairs available

St. George Classical Readers

Fellow readers of classical literature, join us for fun and engaging conversation about some great American literature—short stories from Flannery O’Connor! We are having one final session for discussing her works - Thursday, March 27 at 7pm, online—with a focus on her stories "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and "Revelation." To join us, contact Grant Oldre at [email protected] for the meeting link. Watch for an announcement of what we'll be reading after Pascha. Feel free to send Grant a suggestion!

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou at St. George Antiochian

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou is coming to the Twin Cities: March 28-29! One of Orthodox Christianity's most highly respected Biblical Scholars, and host of the Ancient Faith podcast, Search the Scriptures Live, will be speaking at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Mark your calendars! Known for her compelling, entertaining, and easy-to-follow approach to Scripture, this is truly an event you will not want to miss! March 28, following Akathist, Dr. Constantinou will be doing a brief talk and Q & A for Young Adults. On March 29, we will begin at 9:30 am for light refreshment, 10am-12 pm presentation, 12:00pm lunch, 1:00-3pm presentation. The topic on Saturday will be understanding the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ with a fascinating first century perspective. Spread the word and bring your friend

AHEPA Pappas Academic Scholarship

Qualified applicants are to be Parishioner’s children in good standing or members of St George Greek Orthodox Church of St Paul MN and have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an accredited Undergraduate College or University four-year program and have a GPA 2.75 or higher. The award for this scholarship is $1,250 in a single academic calendar year. Recipients may reapply for this Scholarship in subsequent years. The deadline for the application is June 15th. For more details or application, please reach out to Frank Mortari, Dino Contolatis, or Dean Natto.

2025 Vacation Church School

Saddle up for Salvation!

Just as the early settlers faced challenges on their journey west, Christians also encounter obstacles on the path to our heavenly promised land. At Vacation Church School, kids will learn what spiritual equipment they need, how to be courageous, who helps them along the way, and how to use grit and perseverance to stay on the Christian trail to paradise.

WHEN: June 16-20, 2025; June 16-20; 8:45 a.m. – Noon
WHO: Cowpokes 4 years old (and potty trained) through entering grade 6 in the fall
WHERE: Saint Mary's Greek Orthodox Church

Helpers Needed: Parents, please ask your kids going into
grades 7-12 (in the fall) to sign up to help out.

Fr. Perry's Corner

Please let me know ([email protected] or (651) 706-9672) if you can help with any of the following:

1. Picking up 300 daffodils for the feast of the Holy Cross on Sunday, March 23 (the cost will be reimbursed)

Host a Fellowship Hour

Please host an upcoming coffee hour! Individuals, families, or even groups can sign up to host or co-host. Remember that coffee is now provided, courtesy of Thrivent Financial, so your commitment can be as simple as picking up some cookies! Thanks to all who have already hosted this year! Use this URL to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-46964197-fellowship#/

Stay Informed about YAL Events

There are lots of ways to stay connected to YAL! Fill out our contact form to receive emails, follow @twincitiesyal on Instagram, and join our GroupMe for event reminders!

Contact Form: https://stmarysgoc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0bacad425ce7e636b2a62718f&id=6ebcd60bf3&e=fd9c080ec4

GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/99134236/1dGLCAnm

Updates from our Metropolis of Chicago

1. A recap of 2024 Vision Goals: https://tinyurl.com/3ewerywu

2. The results of our 2024 Annual Vision Campaign: https://tinyurl.com/4skak838

Wisdom of the Fathers

Take up your bed. Carry the very mat that once carried you. Change places, so that what was the proof of your sickness may now give testimony to your soundness. Your bed of pain becomes the sign of healing, its very weight the measure of the strength that has been restored to you.

St. Peter Chrysologus

Homily 50.6. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol. 2: Mark. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 27.

Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him down. And they put the sick man before Christ, saying nothing, but committing the whole to Him.

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

Welcome Visitors!

Thank you for joining us in worship. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian or this is your first visit to an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us! Although Holy Communion is offered only to baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians, all are invited to receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) at the end of the service. The Antidoron and fellowship hour are reminiscent of the Agape Feast that followed worship in the early Church.

One does not have to be of Greek descent nor speak Greek to be an Orthodox Christian and member of our parish. All people of any background are welcome to join the Orthodox Church. For those interested in learning more about the Christian Faith or becoming a member of our church, please see Fr. Perry after services or contact him at [email protected] or (651) 222-6220.

We hope you will join us in our hall upstairs this morning after services for fellowship and refreshments!

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Standing & Sitting in Services

The tradition of the Church is to stand for the duration of services, and you are welcome to do so. You are welcome to sit when you need to, as well. Please note that directions regarding when to sit are suggestions. Please be seated during the homily (sermon), and please do the best that you can to stand during the reading of the Gospel and the distribution of Holy Communion.

Kneeling on Sundays

According to the canons, we are not supposed to kneel on Sundays. However, according to common practice in our Archdiocese, kneeling has become common in the Divine Liturgy on Sundays. Those who are accustomed to the common practice in the US, are welcome to kneel. To those unfamiliar with this practice, coming from a community that does not kneel on Sundays or who would, for various reasons, prefer not to kneel, that is just fine as well.

The Kiss of Peace

It is the tradition of the Church to exchange a greeting, known as the "kiss of peace," during the Divine Liturgy. The exact moment for the brotherly exchange takes place during these prayers in Liturgy before the creed; "Deacon: Let us love one another, that with oneness of mind we may confess: People: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Trinity, one in essence and undivided." Here is an excerpt by Frederica Mathewes-Green from an article titled "First Visit to an Orthodox Church: Twelve Things I Wish I'd Known.”

"We kiss each other before we take communion ("Greet one another with a kiss of love," 1 Peter 5:14). When Roman Catholics or high-church Protestants "pass the peace," they give a hug, handshake, or peck on the cheek; that's how Westerners greet each other. In Orthodoxy different cultures are at play: Greeks and Arabs kiss on two cheeks, and Slavs come back again for a third. Follow the lead of those around you and try not to bump your nose.

The usual greeting is "Christ is in our midst" and response,[…]['He is, and always shall be.'] Don't worry if you forget what to say.[…] Exchanging the kiss of peace is a liturgical act, a sign of mystical unity. Chatting and fellowship is for later.”

You are encouraged to participate in this sacred exchange. Many will not be familiar with or may even be uncomfortable with a kiss on the cheek from someone they do not know. Understandably so! Shaking hands or simply nodding/bowing to the person nearby and greeting them with "Christ is in our midst!" is just fine. Through the liturgical act of the kiss of peace, may we remember that we are a family in Christ and work to continue to grow as such. May we also remember our accountability to one another, the need to seek forgiveness, and to forgive one another in Christ.

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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].

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Text Message Reminders - Sign Up for Youth & Family Events!

We have some AWESOME Youth & Family events, 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

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Parish Email List Sign-Up

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From the Church Office

Prosfora (Offering Bread)

Thank you to those who make the prosfora/offering bread for Liturgy. If you would like to sign up to bake and make an offering of bread to the church, please get in touch with Krisandrea at [email protected].

“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6:27

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Content for the Bulletin

All content for the bulletin (flyers, blurbs, calendar events, etc.) is due Wednesday each week. Content submitted after Wednesday will be included in the bulletin for the following week.

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Reimbursements

To our ministry leaders and volunteers, please save receipts when making purchases for church activities. A reminder that reimbursement forms are located on the tower outside of the admin and treasurer’s office. Please make sure to submit the form with a copy of your receipt (you keep the original receipt). Finally, please make sure to submit for reimbursement contemporaneous with the expense(s). Although we do not have a set cutoff date for reimbursements, please do your best to have all prior year reimbursements submitted before the end of January of the following year. Please contact Lani if you have any questions at [email protected].

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Charitable Donations to Philoptochos, Missions & Benevolence, Church School, Youth, Priest Discretionary Fund, Greek School, & other St. George Ministries

Thank you to all who continue to support our parish ministries! For those who would like a receipt of their donations to a particular church ministry for tax purposes, please make all deductible contributions directly to the church, noting a designation of the gift in the memo line. For example, you might put in the memo line "2025 Stewardship" “2025 Philoptochos Stewardship” “donation to Missions and Benevolence,” "priest discretionary fund," etc. Resources will be earmarked and distributed to the ministry you note, and your donations will be included in your end-of-year statement. Thank you again for your commitment to the work of the church!

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2025 Stewardship Program

Goal

$19,050 of $285,000 (through January)

Make Your 2025 Stewardship Pledge

Click here to make your 2025 Stewardship Pledge https://forms.gle/6vxvhwVdiEBPg6D27. Thank you for your support of the work of the church.

Make a Stewardship Donation Online

https://onrealm.org/StGeorgeStPaul/give/online

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2025 Roselawn Program Prices

Advance planning can give you and your family peace of mind and is also cost effective. Annual cost increases are typically at least 2% and have risen over 29% since 2013. The St. George Roselawn Cemetery Program continues to offer lots at Roselawn in Roseville for a 15% discount off list prices. All revenue from lots support our church and its ministries. These lots are in the St. George section, adjacent to the “Greek” section, and easily identifiable by the monument/altar table. Contact the church office for more information.

2025 Discounted Prices for Parishioners:

$7,395 = Monument Lot (2 Graves)

$5,270 = Flat Lot (2 Graves)

$2,805 = Flat Lot (1 Grave, Limited Availability)

(These prices reflect a 15% off Roselawn Retail Price)

This continues to be one of those great opportunities where you can support the church, save some money and create a legacy for your family all at the same time.

Lots for both monument and marker (flat) stones are still available, however, limited monument lots remain available.

Please follow Roselawn regulations for care and beautification of your loved one’s lots.

The table-like monument marking our area from Victoria street is visible on google maps and google satellite view at the links below and can be found on the church website.

https://tinyurl.com/mf743w2y

https://tinyurl.com/mvt5f7d2

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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.

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Support the Metropolis of Chicago Vision Campaign

Annual giving to the Metropolis Annual Vision Campaign supports current Metropolis programs and ministries to directly impact parishes and leadership. As operations are covered, the Metropolis can direct GOA Parish Allocations to our parishes to fuel growth locally. His Eminence invites those who have already become active stewards of their local parish, to give to this campaign. Click here to support the campaign: https://chicago.goarch.org /donate /

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Please Note

St. George GOC broadcasts its worship services live on the internet. Your presence in the church is subject to audio and video recording.

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Saints and Feasts

March 16

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

This divine Father, who was from Asia Minor, was from childhood reared in the royal court of Constantinople, where he was instructed in both religious and secular wisdom. Later, while still a youth, he left the imperial court and struggled in asceticism on Mount Athos, and in the Skete at Beroea. He spent some time in Thessalonica being treated for an illness that came from his harsh manner of life. He was present in Constantinople at the Council that was convened in 1341 against Barlaam of Calabria, and at the Council of 1347 against Acindynus, who was of like mind with Barlaam; Barlaam and Acindynus claimed that the grace of God is created. At both these Councils, the Saint contended courageously for the true dogmas of the Church of Christ, teaching in particular that divine grace is not created, but is the uncreated energies of God which are poured forth throughout creation: otherwise it would be impossible, if grace were created, for man to have genuine communion with the uncreated God. In 1347 he was appointed Metropolitan of Thessalonica. He tended his flock in an apostolic manner for some twelve years, and wrote many books and treatises on the most exalted doctrines of our Faith; and having lived for a total of sixty-three years, he reposed in the Lord in 1359.

His holy relics are kept in the Cathedral of Thessalonica. A full service was composed for his feast day by the Patriarch Philotheus in 1368, when it was established that his feast be celebrated on this day. Since works without right faith avail nothing, we set Orthodoxy of faith as the foundation of all that we accomplish during the Fast, by celebrating the Triumph of Orthodoxy the Sunday before, and the great defender of the teachings of the holy Fathers today.

March 17

Alexios the Man of God

Saint Alexis was born in old Rome of illustrious parents named Euphemianus and Aglais, and at their request was joined to a young woman in marriage. However, he did not remain with her even for one day, but fled to Edessa, where he lived for eighteen years. He returned to Rome in the guise of a beggar and sat at the gates of his father's house, unknown to all and mocked by his own servants. His identity was revealed only after his death by a paper that he had on his person, which he himself had written a little before his repose. The pious Emperor Honorius honoured him with a solemn burial. The title "Man of God" was given to him from heaven in a vision to the Bishop of Rome on the day of the Saint's repose.

March 17

Patrick the Enlightener of Ireland

Saint Patrick, the Apostle of the Irish, was seized from his native Britain by Irish marauders when he was sixteen years old. Though the son of a deacon and a grandson of a priest, it was not until his captivity that he sought out the Lord with his whole heart. In his Confession, the testament he wrote towards the end of his life, he says, "After I came to Ireland - every day I had to tend sheep, and many times a day I prayed - the love of God and His fear came to me more and more, and my faith was strengthened. And my spirit was so moved that in a single day I would say as many as a hundred prayers, and almost as many at night, and this even when I was staying in the woods and on the mountain; and I would rise for prayer before daylight, through snow, through frost, through rain, and I felt no harm." After six years of slavery in Ireland, he was guided by God to make his escape, and afterwards struggled in the monastic life at Auxerre in Gaul, under the guidance of the holy Bishop Germanus. Many years later he was ordained bishop and sent to Ireland once again, about the year 432, to convert the Irish to Christ. His arduous labours bore so much fruit that within seven years, three bishops were sent from Gaul to help him shepherd his flock, "my brethren and sons whom I have baptized in the Lord - so many thousands of people," he says in his Confession. His apostolic work was not accomplished without much "weariness and painfulness," long journeys through difficult country, and many perils; he says his very life was in danger twelve times. When he came to Ireland as its enlightener, it was a pagan country; when he ended his earthly life some thirty years later, about 461, the Faith of Christ was established in every corner.

March 19

Chrysanthos & Daria the Martyrs

Saint Chrysanthus, who was from Alexandria, had been instructed in the Faith of Christ by a certain bishop. His father, who was a senator by rank and a pagan, had him shut up in prison for many days; then, seeing the unchanging disposition of his mind, he commanded that a certain young woman named Daria be brought from Athens. She was a very beautiful and learned maiden, and also an idolater, and Chrysanthus' father wedded him to her so that he might be drawn away from the Faith of Christ because of his love for her. Instead of this however, Chrysanthus drew Daria unto piety, and both of them boldly proclaimed Christ and received the crown of martyrdom in 283, during the reign of Numerian, when they were buried alive in a pit of mire.

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Contact Information

Services Schedule

Welcome!

Past Bulletins

Calendar

Parish Calendar

March 3 to March 23, 2025

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 1st Tone

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal 4th Tone

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 4th Tone

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Announcements

Greeters

Prosfora

Trisagion

Fellowship Hour

Lenten Pantry Drive

Spring Phyllo Dough Sale!

MEOCCA Lenten Vespers

The Restoration of St. Charalambos Church in Cyprus Exhibit & Film

Intro to Orthodox Christianity Catechism Course - Winter 2025

Host a Lenten Soup Supper

Wednesday Evening Lenten Pilgrimages

Fridays Lenten Speaker Series: Faith & Suffering

Falafel Dinner at Saint George Antiochian

Change to Church Calendar

Pioneers 55+ Outing to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory!

St. George Classical Readers

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou at St. George Antiochian

AHEPA Pappas Academic Scholarship

2025 Vacation Church School

Fr. Perry's Corner

Host a Fellowship Hour

Stay Informed about YAL Events

Updates from our Metropolis of Chicago

Wisdom of the Fathers

Welcome Visitors!

Standing & Sitting in Services

Kneeling on Sundays

The Kiss of Peace

Let's Connect!

Text Message Reminders - Sign Up for Youth & Family Events!

Parish Email List Sign-Up

From the Church Office

Prosfora (Offering Bread)

Content for the Bulletin

Reimbursements

Charitable Donations to Philoptochos, Missions & Benevolence, Church School, Youth, Priest Discretionary Fund, Greek School, & other St. George Ministries

2025 Stewardship Program

2025 Roselawn Program Prices

Silent Auction

Support the Metropolis of Chicago Vision Campaign

Please Note

Saints and Feasts

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

Alexios the Man of God

Patrick the Enlightener of Ireland

Chrysanthos & Daria the Martyrs

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