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.
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.
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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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!
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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
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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
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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
Your favorite Greek food & desserts Order from Philoptochos Order deadline: December 4, 2024
November 2024 Giving Month 2nd Tray will be passed in Church on 4 Sundays
Welcome in New Year 2025 with Vasilopita Pre-Order your Vasilopita from the Greek School PTO Order by December 6
GOYA Christmas Caroling 2024