St. George Church
Publish Date: 2024-12-01
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St. George Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (732) 775-2777
  • Fax:
  • (732) 775-0109
  • Street Address:

  • 1033 West Park Avenue

  • Ocean, NJ 07733
  • Mailing Address:

  • 1033 West Park Avenue

  • Ocean, NJ 07733


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Tone

Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb and the soldiers guarding You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulcher was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch, You came unto the virgin women bestowing the gift of Life. O You who rose from the dead, Lord, we give glory to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Tone

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον, τὸν Προαιώνιον Λόγον, ἐν Σπηλαίῳ ἔρχεται, ἀποτεκεῖν ἀπορρήτως. Χόρευε ἡ οἰκουμένη ἀκουτισθεῖσα, δόξασον μετὰ Ἀγγέλων καὶ τῶν Ποιμένων, βουληθέντα ἐποφθῆναι, παιδίον νέον, τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων Θεόν.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10.

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 2:4-10.

Ἀδελφοί, ὁ θεός, πλούσιος ὢν ἐν ἐλέει, διὰ τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ ἣν ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς, καὶ ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν συνεζωοποίησεν τῷ Χριστῷ - χάριτί ἐστε σεσωσμένοι - καὶ συνήγειρεν, καὶ συνεκάθισεν ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· ἵνα ἐνδείξηται ἐν τοῖς αἰῶσιν τοῖς ἐπερχομένοις τὸν ὑπερβάλλοντα πλοῦτον τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ ἐν χρηστότητι ἐφʼ ἡμᾶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν· θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον· οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων, ἵνα μή τις καυχήσηται. Αὐτοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν ποίημα, κτισθέντες ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ἐπὶ ἔργοις ἀγαθοῖς, οἷς προητοίμασεν ὁ θεός, ἵνα ἐν αὐτοῖς περιπατήσωμεν.


Gospel Reading

14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

14th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:35-43

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ᾿Εγένετο δὲ ἐν τῷ ἐγγίζειν αὐτὸν εἰς ῾Ιεριχὼ τυφλός τις ἐκάθητο παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν προσαιτῶν· ἀκούσας δὲ ὄχλου διαπορευομένου ἐπυνθάνετο τί εἴη ταῦτα. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτῷ ὅτι ᾿Ιησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος παρέρχεται. καὶ ἐβόησε λέγων· ᾿Ιησοῦ υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με· καὶ οἱ προάγοντες ἐπετίμων αὐτῷ ἵνα σιωπήσῃ· αὐτὸς δὲ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν· υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με. σταθεὶς δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐκέλευσεν αὐτὸν ἀχθῆναι πρὸς αὐτόν. ἐγγίσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν λέγων· τί σοι θέλεις ποιήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· Κύριε, ἵνα ἀναβλέψω. καὶ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἀνάβλεψον· ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε. καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνέβλεψε, καὶ ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ δοξάζων τὸν Θεόν· καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἰδὼν ἔδωκεν αἶνον τῷ Θεῷ.


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News & Events

Welcome to Saint George Orthodox Church!!!

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Sunday, December 1, 2024, 14th Sunday of Luke

Orthros  8:30 am

Divine Liturgy  9:30 am

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Memorials

Aleka Vassilia Damiano ~ 7 years

Kleanthe Maragoudakis ~ 44 years

Emmanuel Maragoudakis ~ 50 years

Deceased Archons

Peter Athans

Georgia Athans

Costas Costidis

Angelo Gregos

Anthony Pappaylion

Evelyn Pappaylion

Bess Peterson

Frank Peterson

Nick Poulos

Dimitri Karagias

George L. Karagias

James Stamos

May their memory be eternal

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2nd Tray Passing today by the St. George Parish Council

to benefit Lunch Break, Red Bank

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Saint Barbara the Great Martyr

Divine Liturgy served at St. Barbara Church, Toms River

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Friday, December 6, 2024, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker

Orthros  8:30 am

Divine Liturgy  9:30 am

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Today we commemorate:

Nahum the Prophet

Philaret the Merciful of Amnia

Ananias the Persian

Holy Father Theocletus the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Lacedaemonia

Our Holy Fathers Ananius & Solochon, Archbishops of Ephesus

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Today's Coffee Hour is sponsored in loving memory of Aleka Vassilia Damiano

by her family

and also sponsored by our Archons

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Welcome Newcomers & Visitors!

Liturgical services are live streamed

Live Stream on Facebook, link for services

(Facebook membership NOT required)

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Giving Back to Those in Need ~ Advent Season Giving

Upcoming Sundays 2nd Tray Collections

See flyer below for details

Thank you for your contribution to this worthy project!!

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   Click Here

 or visit our website: www.stgeorgeap.org & click on Live Stream

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Visit our website for daily/monthly list of Name Days 

Wish 'Xronia Polla' to those celebrating!

Click Here

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"Light A Candle & Say A Prayer" for Today's Liturgy. Visit our webpage https://saintgeorgenj.square.site/ & include names so Father Andrew may silently pray for them during Liturgy 

To Light a Candle

 Click Here

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Metropolis of NJ ~ Journey of Faith Pilgrimage

to Thessaloniki & the Holy Land 2025

Use this Link for details

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Thanks to Marissa Conery for the Veterans Day Video Montage

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Stewardship 2024 

Sunday, January 14, 2024 was National Stewardship Sunday

On that day, we kindly asked you to bring in your completed 2024 Stewardship Pledge Forms & offer to our Lord in prayer. Pledge Forms are available in the Exo-Narthex. A pledge or donation mailed to the Church is most meaningful when accompanied by your presence, by your willingness to serve, by your prayers and by your commitment

    "The rich man is not one who has much, but one who gives much.

     For what he gives away remains his forever" St. John Chrysostom

May our Lord's great sacrifice and many blessings be examples as He asks us to look out for one another and our beloved St. George Greek Orthodox Church 

Please note that credit card stewardship does not renew year to year

If you wish to renew your stewardship on line, please visit our website www.stgeorgeap.org

Click on Online Giving or contact the church office

Or Click Here for Stewardship Form

 

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**** New Ministry **** Prosforo Baking!!!

No experience necessary! Sign up on SignUp Genius

Recipe & Directions available on the SignUp Genius Link

Need more info? Contact Claire Chrysanthopoulos: (732) 236-9405

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Joy to the World ~ Come join us in Celebrating our Annual Christmas Tree and Nativity Lighting 

Saturday, November 30, 2024  6 pm to 9 pm 

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St. George Parish Council Elections ~ Sunday, December 8

in St. George Library following Divine Liturgy

for more info, call Church Office: 732-775-2777

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Kali Parea ~ Meeting every other Thursday

Next meeting: Thursday, December 5

12:30 pm ~ Cultural Center Lounge

All Welcome!

For more info: call Lela Panas: 732-531-9561

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GOYA ~ Christmas Caroling 2024

Sign Up to hear GOYA Christmas Caroling at your home 

Christmas Carol Dates: Friday, Dec 13, 6 - 10 pm

Saturday, Dec 14, 5 - 10 pm or Sunday, Dec 15, 5 - 9 pm

Flyer Below

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Philoptochos Christmas Bake Sale ~ Pre-Order by Wednesday, December 4

Pickup Saturday, December 14 ~ noon - 1:00 pm

Details & Order form in flyer

See flyer below

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Greek School PTO Vasilopita Sale ~ Pre-Order by December 6 

Welcome in New Year 2025 with Vasilopita
Pre-Order Vasilopita made by the Sisters of Agia Skepi, Holy Protection Monastery
Order by December 6

See flyer below for details & order form

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Philoptochos Vasilopita Reception ~ Sunday, January 5

following Divine Liturgy

Please take part by going to our online SignUp Genius to select a dish of your choice to bring to the reception

For more info please contact: Georgia Vlitas 646-431-7260 or Barbara Van Wagner 908-433-5958

SignUp Genius Link

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St. George Security!!

~~~ Propping of doors is NOT permitted ~~~

~~~ Bags & Backpacks might be subject to inspection ~~~

Constant reinforcement of security measures & procedures always maintain a trouble free environment for our community!!! Please be vigilant!!!

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St. George Iconography

List of available Icons on our website ~ AVAILABLEICONS 

We ask those of you who have pledged to please fulfill your pledge - To those of you who have not yet contributed, please join us - In addition, the Gold Leaf Program or any donation you would like to offer to the Community Icon is available - Contact Athena Loesch or Anne Papageorge

Thank you for your generosity

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St. George Beacon Advertising ~ Contact

Marguerite in the Church Office: 732-775-2777

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Fellowship of Prayer

Use this link to pray for those who are in need of prayer at this time

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The Mustard Seed Bookstore

Open Sundays following Divine Liturgy

Or weekdays during office hours, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

For inquiries, contact Faye Deet [email protected]

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Bible Study

Tuesday, December 3 ~ 7 pm - 8pm ~ zoom

Gospel of Mark ~ Chapter 3

Email: [email protected] for weekly zoom link
 
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