Welcome to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church!!!

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Sunday, August 16, 2026, 11th Sunday of Matthew

8:30 am Orthros

9:30 am Divine Liturgy

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Saint George August, 2026 Church Services

Please see flyer below showing all services, including evening services

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Saint George Protocol for reception of Holy Communion

The Choir, New Illumined & Sunday School teachers will receive first

All other parishioners please remain in your pews & follow direction of the Parish Council

We appreciate your cooperation

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Today we commemorate:

Afterfeast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos & Ever Virgin Mary

Translation of the Image of Our Lord & God & Savior Jesus Christ

Diomedes the Physician & Martyr of Tarsus

Timothy of Euripus, founder of the Monastery of Pentele

Holy Monk Penteles

Gerasimus of Cephalonia

The Six Martyrs Dorotheos, Sarantis, Jacob, Seraphim, Demetrios & Basil who contested in Megara

Joseph the Hesychast

Nicodemus the New Martyr of Meteora

Manuel & John the New Martyrs

Stamatios the Martyr

Apostolos the New Martyr

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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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We kindly ask that you please wait Until the End of Divine Liturgy to Attend Coffee Hour!

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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 that our priest may silently pray for them during Liturgy 

To Light a Candle

 Click Here

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Farewell Banquet

In honor of His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada

Please see attached flyer for details

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To ensure the continued safety of our community, please note the following security protocols in place each Sunday until further notice:

Doors will be locked at both the Administration Building Office entrance & at the Cultural Center. Please enter through the breezeway ramp doors (either side) where a Parish Council Member will be present.

Our Cultural Center doors will be locked at the side door and opened by a Parish Council Member after Liturgy. If you should need access to the Cultural Center prior, please enter through the front doors of the Cultural Center where a Hospitality Member will open for you.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Message of Gratitude and Invitation from the Saint George Stewardship Ministry

As we head into warmer weather and our hearts are lifted by the beauty of the season, we take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the faithful stewards of our Saint George community.

Your continued commitment—through your time, talents, and treasures—sustains the spiritual and practical life of our parish in countless ways.

Whether you serve quietly behind the scenes or lead with visible dedication, your contributions are a reflection of Christ’s love and service.

To those who are not yet involved or are feeling called to do more: We invite you to step forward and become part of the stewardship life of Saint George. There is a place for everyone.

Stewardship is about giving—and belonging, growing, and walking more closely with God and one another.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”— 1 Peter 4:10

Let us continue, together, to build a parish rooted in faith, service, and community.

With gratitude and hope,

In Christ’s Love,                                                              Stewardship Committee

+Fr. Andrew Eugenis                                                      Aris Pavlides, Chair

Deacon Emanuel Tsarnas                                              Tom Georges

                                                                                          Paul Koutouzakis

                                                                                          Petro Vlitas

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Philoptochos Society Annual Backpack Drive ~ August, 2026

 Philoptochos partnered with Ocean Township Board of Education to donate a total of 20 backpacks filled with school supplies for elementary & middle school students

Your support helps make this drive a success & directly impact a needy child

There's an Amazon wish list with the required supplies which you can purchase items using the link below; All orders to be delivered directly to the church office

Please ensure all Amazon orders are received by August 31, 2026

Amazon Wish List Link:

 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LDHTOFVBG3PT?ref_=wl_share

Monetary donations also accepted; Checks can be made payable to St. George Philoptochos Society

& must be received by August 25th allowing us time to purchase the remaining items

Questions? Please contact Tonia Tsiandi-Sum directly at [email protected]

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GOYA Kickoff ~ Friday, August 28

6:00 pm ~ Cultural Center

All youth, grades 7-12 welcome to join

Families are also welcome at the kick off

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Volunteers Needed! Come Join Us in the Wedding Ministry!!!

In Need of Help for the Rehearsal & Wedding Days if you have time & interest!

For more information, call the Church Office @ 732-775-2777

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Greek School Registration 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND MAKE PAYMENT IS SOON APPROACHING!

Please join the beautiful community that has been created for our young students! First day of classes: September 16th!!!

Greek School Registration Link

Please complete the following to register:

1. Fill out registration form & process payment 

2. Complete liability form

3. Be in Good Standing with your Stewardship

Questions about Greek School??? Please email Antonia Tsiandi: [email protected]

Questions re: payment & stewardship, contact Church Office: 732-775-2777

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St. George Philoptochos ~ Project Sam ~ A Special Needs Orthodox Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey seeking to reconnect people with special needs to the Orthodox Faith

See flyer below

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Holy Cross Launches Catechesis Continuing Education Program

See Registration information & classes offered

Register Here 

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

No experience necessary!

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

SignUp Genius Link ~ Link contains recipe on baking Prosforo

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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

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 the Church Office 

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Bible Study

No Bible Study in July, August or September

Bible Study will resume in October with The Wisdom of Sirach