Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Tone

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

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.

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Exaltation in the Second Tone

We offer Thee in mediation the life-giving Cross which, of Thy goodness, Thou hast given unto us, the unworthy, O Lord. Save Thy hierarchs and Thy flock, and grant Thou peace through the Theotokos, O only friend of man.

Τόν ζωοποιόν Σταυρόν τής σής αγαθότητος, όν εδωρήσω ημίν τοίς αναξίοις Κύριε, σοί προσάγομεν εις πρεσβείαν, Σώζε τούς βασιλείς καί τήν πόλιν σου, ειρηνεύοντας διά τής Θεοτόκου, μόνε φιλάνθρωπε.

Apolytikion for Temple of the Resurrection in the Fourth Tone

Thou hast shown the earthly beauty of the holy tabernacle of Thy glory to be like unto the splendour of the heavenly firmament, O Lord. Strengthen it for ever and ever, and accept our prayers which we unceasingly offer therein unto Thee, through the Theotokos, O Thou Who art the Life and Resurrection of all.

Ως τού άνω στερεώματος τήν ευπρέπειαν, καί τήν κάτω συναπέδειξας ωραιότητα, τού αγίου σκηνώματος τής δόξης σου Κύριε, Κραταίωσον αυτό εις αιώνα αιώνος, καί πρόσδεξαι ημών, τάς εν αυτώ απαύστως προσαγομένας σοι δεήσεις, πρεσβείαις τής Θεοτόκου, η πάντων ζωή καί ανάστασις.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

The Church is shown to be a many-lighted heaven that doth shine a guiding light upon all them that do believe; wherein while standing we cry aloud: Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord.

Ουρανός πολύφωτος η Εκκλησία, ανεδείχθη άπαντας, φωταγωγούσα τούς πιστούς, εν ώ εστώτες κραυγάζομεν, Τούτον τόν οίκον, στερέωσον Κύριε.

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 Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

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 Γαλάτας 6:11-18.

Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.

Gospel Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.

News & Events

Welcome to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church!!!

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Sunday, September 13, 2026, Sunday before Holy Cross

8:30 am Orthros

9:30 am Divine Liturgy

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Memorial

Theodore Gregorakis ~ 10 years

May his memory be eternal

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Baby Blessing

Zoe Artemis Yanek

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Monday, September 14, 2026, Elevation of the Venerable & Life-Giving Cross

8:30 am Orthros

9:30 am Divine Liturgy

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Saint George Protocol for reception of Holy Communion

The Choir, Newly 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:

Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Consecration of the Church of the Holy Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre)

Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr

Aristides the Philosopher

Hierotheos the Righteous of Iveron Monastery, Mount Athos

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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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Today's Coffee Hour is sponsored in loving memory of Theodore Gregorakis

by his family

Sunday School families are also sponsoring today's Coffee Hour

in honor of the Kick-Off Picnic

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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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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

Aris Pavlides, Chair

Tom Georges

Paul Koutouzakis

Petro Vlitas

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Metropolis of NJ Upcoming Youth Events ~ 2026 - 2027

Please see flyer below

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Sunday School Kick-Off Picnic & Backpack Blessing ~ Sunday, September 13

Following Divine Liturgy ~ Cultural Center

SignUp Genius to bring a dish to share

SignUp Here

Sunday School Registration

See flyer below

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Faithful Hands ~ Every Tuesday starting September 15

Knitting & Crochet Ministry in the Library

3:00 - 5:00 pm

All welcome - teaching available for any who have never knitted or crocheted

Contact Bea Paparsenos cell: 732-585-3402 or email: [email protected]

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Mythos Greek Dance Returns on Wednesday, September 16

Dance Directors: Alex & Athena Thomas

Registration, liability & payment forms are available

Use this link

Practices on Wednesdays in the Cultural Center

Jr. Group (7/8 - 12 years old): 6:30 - 7:30 PM

GOYA Group (7th - 12th Grade): 7:30 - 8:30 pm

All experience levels are welcome

Look forward to seeing new & returning dancers to truly make this program, one that Fr. Andrew loved & supported greatly, be the best it can be!!!

Questions? Contact Alex Thomas: [email protected] or 732-216-1513

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PITSIRIKIA DANCE RETURNS MONDAY OCTOBER 19th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Ages 4 - 7 Registration is open on line.

PLEASE VISIT: https://www.stgeorgeap.org/pitsirikia/

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GOYA Carwash ~ Sunday, September 27

Church parking lot after Divine Liturgy

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Back to School/Back to Church Sale ~ Sunday, September 27

Cultural Center during Coffee Hour

From the Mustard Seed Gift Shop & Book Store

Shop our collection of imported icons, vigil lamps, censers, prayer ropes, jewelry, devotionals & Filakta, many of themm made & blessed on Mount Athos ~ Browse books on Orthodoxy, spiritual guidance & enrichment, prayer, church history, & the inpiring lives of saints, as well as picture books & bible stories for young readers in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade

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Caring for God's Creation Ministry ~ A Day on the Farm

Saturday, October 3 ~ 11:00 am

Glorious autumn & harvest season: perfect time to renew our connection to God’s creation!

Join us on an outing at Allaire Community Farm. Enjoy a special guided tour of this working farm & gardens, learn how food is grown with organic & sustainable methods, meet & pet sweet farm animals — many of them now retired from working life. Little ones can take a hayride or a trip on the farm’s barrel train.

$10 admission: adults & $8 admission: children. Includes 1-hour tour, picnic lunch & a hayride or barrel train ride for children. Reservations required. Payment in advance most appreciated ~ Please RSVP to Christina Eliopoulos, 732-406-2907, [email protected]

Share with friends & you church family~ All are welcome

Allaire Community Farm

Location: 1923 Bailey Corner Rd., Wall Township, NJ, 07719

https://allairecommunityfarm.org/

See flyer below

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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 is due for those attending classes this year.

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 ~ AVAILABLE ICONS

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