Greeters
Yodahe Gamada and William Clemons
Fellowship
Thank you Cathy Moore for hosting today's fellowship hour!
Prosfora
William Clemons
Temporary Office Hours
Please note that our Church Office is open Tuesdays 10:30 am-3:30 pm and Wednesdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm until our new admin, Sofia, returns in January. If you plan to stop by, please call ahead or set up a time with Andrea, who is volunteering in the office while Sofia is remote. Thank you, Andrea! You can reach Andrea at the church phone number (651) 222-6220. While Sofia is working remotely, you can email her at [email protected]. We check our church phone voicemails on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
If you have an emergency or pressing need, please call Fr. Perry at (651) 908-2208 or email him at [email protected]. To set up a meeting with Fr. Perry, please use this link: www.calendly.com/frperry. Thank you for your patience during this transitional time for our Church Office.
Church School Information
Classes Meeting After Dismissal & Antithoron:
PreK–K: Quiet Room
1st–3rd & 4th–6th: Church Sanctuary
Classes Meeting Upstairs After Holy Communion (as usual):
7th–9th: Fr. Perry’s Office
10th–12th: Conference Room
Please refer to the Church School calendar for the full schedule and important dates throughout the year. Please register your children using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeUDEixZZevXOrnJS3SdTxFDzN5lUIUK3XnYurs6wvcO_G3Q/viewform
Announcements after Liturgy
To share the most effective announcement, please keep the following in mind:
-Keep your announcement brief (no longer than a minute)
-Be prepared (who, what, when, where, why)
-Make sure you speak loudly and clearly (keep the microphone close to your mouth)
-Remember your announcement is being livestreamed on YouTube
-Please reference the page in the bulletin or flyer where our people can find more information
-If possible, let the people know that they can speak with you after with questions
-Announcement time is reserved only for church-related and sponsored events only
Announcements are a vital way we spread the word about our St. George events. Thank you to all who continue to help with this critical work.
The Ladies of Philoptochos – First Meeting of the Year
The Ladies of Philoptochos warmly invite all members and women of our parish to join us for our first meeting of the year today, October 11, following Church School.
We will gather in the upstairs office area for fellowship as we continue our year of faith, service, and love in Christ.
Philoptochos is rooted in compassionate service to our parish, our community, and those in need. Whether you are a longtime member or simply interested in learning more, you are warmly invited to join us as we reconnect, share ideas, and look ahead to the months before us.
May our time together be one of joyful fellowship, meaningful service, and blessings shared with others.
Fall Phyllo Dough Sale
Get ready to bake with our delicious, flaky, and flavorful refrigerated phyllo dough — never frozen!
The Ladies of Philoptochos will begin accepting pre-orders on Sunday, October 11 for this versatile pastry, perfect for your favorite sweet and savory recipes and especially wonderful for holiday baking.
Pickup will be available on Sunday, October 25 and Sunday, November 1. $6 per 1-pound package
Our phyllo is always a popular item, and we receive so many wonderful compliments from those who use it for baklava, spanakopita, tiropita, and many other family favorites. Your support helps fund our charitable initiatives. Thank you for baking with us and supporting Philoptochos!
Sunday Best Coffee Fall Pop-Up Sale
The Ladies of Philoptochos are pleased to offer a special Fall Pop-Up Sale featuring our Sunday Best Coffee Company this Sunday, October 11th.
Sunday Best Coffee is organic and Fair Trade, locally roasted in small batches, expertly blended, and delivered at peak freshness. Their beautifully packaged coffee and signature mugs make wonderful gifts for hostesses, teachers, friends, neighbors, Thanksgiving gatherings, fall birthdays, and early Christmas shopping.
Treat yourself to a bag, pick up a mug, or create a cozy fall coffee gift for someone special. Sip. Share. Give. Enjoy a heavenly cup of coffee while supporting the charitable ministries of Philoptochos.
FOCUS Fall Open House
FOCUS is having our first ever Fall Open House- Saturday October 17th from 11:30AM-2PM. Following our Food Shelf distribution, we'll be firing up the grill and enjoying a meal together. Come - or stay - for fellowship, food, and a tour of the building for those who haven't been to the center. We're asking guests to bring a can opener to share with our Food Shelf clients. You're also welcome to bring canned goods or other non-perishable food donations to help us restock our shelves before our second distribution of the month. There will be a few small projects for anyone you would like to lend a hand. 550 Rice Street, St. Paul.
Zoom Coffee Hour
Have a question about the Orthodox faith, parish life, or a practical church matter? Whether you’re new to the Church or curious about a particular teaching, join Fr. Perry for Zoom Coffee Hour on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. for conversation, fellowship, and an opportunity to grow in your understanding of the Orthodox faith.
Our next Zoom Coffee Hour will be held on Saturday, October 17, at 9:00 a.m. We look forward to connecting with you!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81799886118pwd=KWz0AkyaslmPzF1NCuoMUwbRCRZDJN.1
St. Iakovos Retreat Center Sunday – October 18
The first Metropolis-wide St. Iakovos Retreat Center Sunday (SIRC Sunday) will take place on October 18!
St. George Benefit Concert
An Evening of Classical & Byzantine Music, in support of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and FOCUS MN. Secure your tickets today for St. George's upcoming Classical and Byzantine Music Concert this Fall.
Join us for a beautiful night of music and community featuring:
- • Anna Pitsavas Wakely, winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Emerging Artist category, winner of the 2025 MYS Symphony Solo Competition , Violin
• Samuel Dangerfield, winner of the 2026 MYS Symphony Solo Competition, Cello
• Brigham Dangerfield, winner of the 2027 MYS Symphony Solo Competition , Violin
• Twin Cities Byzantine Choir, directed by Joseph Karos
• Christopher Atheneos, Byzantine Chanter, South Florida
Date/Time:
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:00pm
Location:
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
60 N Kent St
St. Paul, MN 55102
Admission/Tickets:
General Admission: $25
Patron Ticket: $50
Premium support ticket for guests who would like to further support our Ministries and Philanthropic actions. Includes concert admission. With limited seating available, now is the perfect time to purchase your ticket and ensure you don’t miss out on this exceptional musical experience! Purchase your tickets with this link: https://onrealm.org/StGeorgeStPaul/-/form/give/BenefitConcert
Greek School - Fall 2026
Registration is now open for St. George Greek School! Greek School is open to PreK–12 students and adults and is a great way to learn Greek while connecting with Greek language and culture. Everyone is welcome! The Fall session will run Wednesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM, with 7 sessions from October 28–December 16. There will be Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions throughout the year.
Registration is free, though donations are welcome to help cover textbooks, supplies, costumes, and food. Please register each student separately. Questions? Contact Joanna at [email protected]. Here is the registration link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM3le4o3R5cjqyzLhnOSxhleXfyI87sRnaH_8NCtsGyiUVA/viewform
GOARCH Online Greek School for Adults – 2026–2027
Registration is open for the Online Greek School for Adults, offered by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in partnership with the Academy of Science and Letters of Pontians, with support from Leadership 100. This complimentary program welcomes adult learners of all proficiency levels who wish to strengthen their Greek language skills. Classes run online on Saturdays and Sundays, November 7, 2026–June 13, 2027. Register by October 25th using the link below.
Questions? Contanct Department of Greek Education by email at [email protected], or the Academy of Science and Letters of Pontians by email at [email protected]
https://wb9ggagbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jspf=001ChILFBGLDRabfQwNfvUGEoqS008ZoXAYgDvPoQssLovPjOw9eelEz00FaZDM38wpTygA_K_BNdQhgF1e2SAK5aWzIahm5flSt5nWR7alCi-AU4kelKopb3LkNk9FYmikhngzGCFqYn6GtyKhNmkcnw2w_p1bvlqkV4wbXuFQ-7R2fkw_36QGb6Misugs4VJ0thOY07vuzq5YYRzY0oJvTiWRuWXijFt&c=XUUguSJ3xBYVHAJVF0FmVRbjeGxRUqt5qUWZphoi3hNYPxjhUS0zw==&ch=Vy7aN9RMaq8AxuGsPaQiAkjzpgByMvCHg6Aow40hf_jRfpHzNcsnfg==
Masquerade & Merlot: An Evening of Wine, Masks, and Giving
Join the Medical Crisis Program on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis for Masquerade & Merlot, an enchanting fundraising evening featuring the exquisite Lanchava Collection of Georgian Wines. Enjoy a memorable night of wine, fellowship, and giving while supporting a meaningful cause!
Admission: $65 general | $55 seniors | $120 couples
St. Mary's OCA
1701 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Purchase your tickets by scanning the QR code or using the link below:
https://givebutter.com/masquerade-and-merlot-x1qqgw

Fr. John Strickland: Finding Meaning and Hope
Join us at St. Mary’s OCA on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for an evening with Fr. John Strickland, priest at St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church in Poulsbo, Washington, and author of The Age of Nihilism.
Fr. John will speak on “Finding Meaning and Hope in a Time of Division and Uncertainty,” drawing from his book The Age of Nihilism.
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s OCA
1701 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Help with Coffee Hour!
Fellowship is better because of you! We have many openings in the coming weeks and would love to have you join the fun. Grab your family, invite a friend, sign up solo, or email Andrea Faches if you would like to sponsor without set-up and serving. Bring cookies, snacks, or simple finger foods and juice for 80–100 people, and we’ll take care of the coffee! Scan the QR code or use the link to sign up! Questions? See Andrea Faches
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AD2BABFF2-46964197-fellowship

Hall Construction Updates
Thank you for your continued support of our Capital Project! We are happy to announce that we have worked through the kitchen revisions and are moving forward with the project as a whole. Over the past two weeks, Summit Avenue access has reopened, and the north side canopy has been installed and roofed, with pillar finish work remaining. Electrical and gas work in the kitchen are now underway, with drywall to follow once that work is complete. Classroom demolition has also commenced, with electrical outlet installation, drywall, and skim coating to follow. Additionally, the monument sign design is complete, with the final lettering still under review. We are proceeding with drywall throughout along with the welding of the mullions over the doors. We are grateful for your continued patience and support as construction progresses!
FOCUS Food Shelf Volunteers Needed
FOCUS runs a food shelf on the 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month. Our parish, along with all the other Orthodox Parishes in town, have done a great job of keeping FOCUS supplied with non-perishable food items. THANK YOU!!! Would you like to also be a part of the Saturday morning distributions? Volunteers are needed 9:30 am to noon. Having adequate numbers of volunteers keeps the event running efficiently so that we don’t have to turn away any hungry people.
You would be joining a great team, meeting the recipients face-to-face, and would have the satisfaction of spending a few hours on a Saturday morning helping our neighbors feed their families. If you have any questions, please contact Ann Woods at [email protected]. You can sign up by scanning the QR below:

2026 Stewardship Goal
$198,333 of $315,000 (through August)

Make Your 2026 Stewardship Pledge Online
https://onrealm.org/StGeorgeStPaul/-/form/pledge/stewardship2026
Make a Stewardship Donation Online
https://onrealm.org/StGeorgeStPaul/give/online

Please Note
St. George GOC broadcasts its worship services live online and has security cameras throughout the building. Your presence in the church may be recorded on audio and video.
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 Sofia at [email protected].

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.
“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
Content for the Bulletin
All content for the bulletin (flyers, blurbs, calendar events, etc.) is due Wednesday each week. Please send all bulletin content to Sofia at [email protected]. Content submitted after Wednesday will be included in the bulletin for the following week.
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].
Reminder
This is a friendly reminder that the church office is closed during church services. Also, ministry meetings/activities are not scheduled during church services as well. Thank you.