Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Tone

Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

From on high did You descend O merciful Lord. For us did You endure three days in the tomb, that we may be released from passions in this world. You, who are our Resurrection and our Life: Glory unto You O Lord.

Apolytikion for Martyr Callistratus & his Companions in the Fourth Tone

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Οι Μάρτυρές σου, Κύριε, εν τή αθλήσει αυτών, στεφάνους εκομίσαντο τής αφθαρσίας, εκ σού τού Θεού ημών, σχόντες γάρ τήν ισχύν σου, τούς τυράννους καθείλον, έθραυσαν καί δαιμόνων, τά ανίσχυρα θράση. Αυτών ταίς ικεσίαις, Χριστέ ο Θεός, σώσον τάς ψυχάς ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Tone. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Fourth Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1.
Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18, 7:1.

Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεός ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω· καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ, Ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε· κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ.

Gospel Reading

1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11

At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.

1st Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 5:1-11

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἑστὼς ὁ Ἰησοῦς παρὰ τὴν λίμνην Γεννησαρέτ, καὶ εἶδε δύο πλοῖα ἑστῶτα παρὰ τὴν λίμνην· οἱ δὲ ἁλιεῖς ἀποβάντες ἀπ᾿ αὐτῶν ἀπέπλυναν τὰ δίκτυα. ἐμβὰς δὲ εἰς ἓν τῶν πλοίων, ὃ ἦν τοῦ Σίμωνος, ἠρώτησεν αὐτὸν ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς ἐπαναγαγεῖν ὀλίγον· καὶ καθίσας ἐδίδασκεν ἐκ τοῦ πλοίου τοὺς ὄχλους. ὡς δὲ ἐπαύσατο λαλῶν, εἶπε πρὸς τὸν Σίμωνα· ἐπανάγαγε εἰς τὸ βάθος καὶ χαλάσατε τὰ δίκτυα ὑμῶν εἰς ἄγραν. καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Σίμων εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἐπιστάτα, δι᾿ ὅλης τῆς νυκτὸς κοπιάσαντες οὐδὲν ἐλάβομεν· ἐπὶ δὲ τῷ ῥήματί σου χαλάσω τὸ δίκτυον. καὶ τοῦτο ποιήσαντες συνέκλεισαν πλῆθος ἰχθύων πολύ· διερρήγνυτο δὲ τὸ δίκτυον αὐτῶν. καὶ κατένευσαν τοῖς μετόχοις τοῖς ἐν τῷ ἑτέρῳ πλοίῳ τοῦ ἐλθόντας συλλαβέσθαι αὐτοῖς· καὶ ἦλθον καὶ ἔπλησαν ἀμφότερα τὰ πλοῖα, ὥστε βυθίζεσθαι αὐτά. ἰδὼν δὲ Σίμων Πέτρος προσέπεσε τοῖς γόνασιν ᾿Ιησοῦ λέγων· ἔξελθε ἀπ᾿ ἐμοῦ, ὅτι ἀνὴρ ἁμαρτωλός εἰμι, Κύριε· θάμβος γὰρ περιέσχεν αὐτὸν καὶ πάντας τοὺς σὺν αὐτῷ ἐπὶ τῇ ἄγρᾳ τῶν ἰχθύων ᾗ συνέλαβον, ὁμοίως δὲ καὶ ᾿Ιάκωβον καὶ ᾿Ιωάννην, υἱοὺς Ζεβεδαίου, οἳ ἦσαν κοινωνοὶ τῷ Σίμωνι. καὶ εἶπε πρὸς τὸν Σίμωνα ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· μὴ φοβοῦ· ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ἀνθρώπους ἔσῃ ζωγρῶν. καὶ καταγαγόντες τὰ πλοῖα ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν, ἀφέντες ἅπαντα ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ.

News & Events

Welcome to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church!!!

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Saturday, September 26, 2026, Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist & Theologian

8:30 am Orthros

9:30 am Divine Liturgy

(If there is cancellation of this service, notice will posted on our website or via email)

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Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1st Sunday of Luke

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:

Callistratus the Martyr & his 49 Companions

Mark, Aristarchos & Zenon, Apostles of the 70

Akylina the New Martyr of Thessolonica

Gideon the Righteous

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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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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

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Metropolis of NJ Upcoming Youth Events ~ 2026 - 2027

Please see flyer below

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Faithful Hands ~ Every Tuesday

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 ~ Register Youth Dancers

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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Kali Parea Returns ~ Thursday, October 15

12:30 pm ~ Youth Lounge

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PITSIRIKIA DANCE Returns Monday, October 19, 5:30 pm - 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

CANCELLED, NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED

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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 & Bookstore

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

See flyer below

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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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AHEPA #287 ~ 4th Annual Fundraiser ~ Friday, October 23, 2026

AHEPA #287 proudly presents its 4th Annual Fundraiser in support of our youth & community on October 23, 2026, at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge ~ 'Cards, Cuts, & Cocktails' features a fantastic evening with a wonderful dinner, an open bar, complimentary cigars, & an exciting gift auction alongside an exciting tournament with prizes ~ Admission is $195 for players & $150 for dinner and bar guests, with check-in starting at 6:00 PM ~ Please reach out to Peter Venetis at [email protected] by October 9th, 2026, to RSVP!

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Autumn Dinner Fundraiser, Saturday, November 14, 2026

Cultural Center, 5:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm

To benefit our St. George Church

See flyer below for pricing & details

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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