St. George Church
Publish Date: 2024-10-27
Bulletin Contents
Parish Calendar
Church Announcements
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Prayer List
Flyers of Interest

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St. George Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (734) 283-8820
  • Fax:
  • (734) 283-8866
  • Street Address:

  • 16300 Dix Toledo Highway

  • Southgate, MI 48195
  • Mailing Address:

  • 16300 Dix Toledo Highway

  • Southgate, MI 48195

Contact Information

Priest Fr. John Sakellariou


[email protected] | 734-283-8820

Services Schedule

Sundays:

9 am - Orthros

10:15 am - Divine Liturgy

 

Weekday Services:

Please check the Services schedule in the bulletin or call the Church office.

Past Bulletins


Parish Calendar

  • Church Calendar

    October 27 to November 3, 2024

    Sunday, October 27

    8:50AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM General Assembly

    12:15PM Greek Dance Practice

    Tuesday, October 29

    7:00PM Deaconess Zoom Meeting

    Wednesday, October 30

    5:00PM Grecian Center Meeting

    Saturday, November 2

    10:00AM GOYA Room Update

    6:00PM Vespers for the dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda

    Sunday, November 3

    8:50AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM GOYA Coffee Hour & Meeting

    12:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

    12:15PM Greek Dance Practice

    12:30PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal in Activity Room

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Church Announcements

Upcoming Services

  • Divine Liturgy the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer - Saturday, October 26 @ 9 AM Orthros / 10 AM Divine Liturgy
  • Great Vespers for the dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda - Saturday, November 2 @ 6 PM.  Refreshments will be offered after the service in the Activity room.
  • Divine Liturgy for Nektarius the Wonderworker, Metropolitan of Pentapolis - Saturday, November 9 @ 9 AM Orthros / 10 AM Divine Liturgy
  • Divine Liturgy for the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple - Thursday, November 21 @ 9 AM Orthros / 10 AM Divine Liturgy

Memorial Service

Stephen Colovos - 40 days

May the Lord our God grant rest to his soul where the righteous repose, in a place where there is no pain, no sorrow, and no suffering, but rather everlasting life. May his memory be eternal.


Fall General Assembly

Our Fall General Assembly will be held today immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Apollo hall. In order to participate, you must have paid your 2024 Stewardship of $300 in full or a minimum of $250. For seniors, you must have paid your 2024 Stewardship of $200 in full or a minimum of $150. A light luncheon will be served to those in attendance. 


YAL Meeting

Fr. John and Presvytera Pavilina will host a YAL meeting at their home on Thursday, November 7 @ 7 pm. We will discuss upcoming events with pizza and refreshments. Please reach out to Fr. John or Presvytera Pavlina if you are interested in attending.


Bible Study on the Book of Mathew/the Synoptic Gospels

We will meet on Tuesday, November 12, @ 6 pm, for our first Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew. In the meetings, we will discuss important verses in more detail while also examining the scriptures from the early Church/Orthodox perspective. Refreshments will be provided in the Church Library. The Bible Study will meet five times and conclude on Tuesday, December 14.


Giving Tree - Penrickton Center for Blind Children

We'll have the Giving Tree next to the bookstore starting next Sunday, Nov. 3. Please take an ornament, purchase the gift and return it, UNWRAPPED, with the ornament attached NO LATER THAN SUN., NOV. 17.

All are welcome to be present at Penrickton Center for Blind Children on Wednesday, December 4, at 5 pm, to give the gifts to the children.


Sunday School - Hygiene Kits for the Homeless

Sunday School is looking to assemble 200 hygiene kits during November to be given to Orthodox Focus Detroit for the needy. The following items can be left at the candle stand in the Narthex or given to the church office:

• A comb
• A bar of soap
• A hand towel
• Stick deodorant
• Shampoo (3 oz.)
• An unopened toothbrush
• Toothpaste


Philoptochos Feather Party

On Thursday, November 21, the Philoptochos will hold their Feather Party in the Parthenon hall. Doors open at 5:30 pm; games start at 6:30 pm. Pre-paid tickets online ($10) or at the door ($12). See the attached flyer. To pre-pay tickets click HERE.


Feather Party Sponsors Needed

The Philoptochos are seeking sponsorships for their Feather Party of $25. You can pay a Philoptochos member or pay online under "support our ministries."


Greek Festival Results

We would like to thank once again all our volunteers who helped make the 2024 Festival a success and a record breaker for the amount of money that was brought in. We concluded our final meeting this past week in which we talked about areas of improvement and other planning for the 2025 Festival. Below are the financial results of the festival.

2024 Festival:
Total Gross Income: $25,508.00
Total Expenses: $10,831.53
Total Income: $14,676.47

2023 Festival:
Total Gross Income: $22,097.01
Total Expenses: $13,533.81
Total Income: $8,563.20 


Sunday School Meeting

There will be a Sunday School meeting on Sunday, November 17, at noon in the Library.


Sunday School

Sunday School will take place following Holy Communion and we encourage all students and their families to sit in the diagonal pews located on the left side facing the altar. 

If you haven't already registered your child(ren), please do so ASAP by clicking HERE.


Family Assistance Fund (FAF)

The church has a separate fund to help those in our community and surrounding areas who are in need of financial help with rent and utilities. You can help donate to this fund on the home page of our website under "support our ministries" or by clicking here.


Scholarship Information

Graduating High School Seniors Scholarship

Dear Parents and Sunday School Students,

It is a great joy for the parish of St. George to reward our students for their commitment to our Parish and our Orthodox Faith. The Saint George Scholarship for high school seniors would like to be a part of the child’s success and future as they continue their education. Applications will be made available starting in the early spring of 2025 and be eligible for the Saint George High School Graduating Scholarship, these are the following requirements:

• Family of Student(s) be in good standing (in case of hardship see parish priest).

• Student(s) must be enrolled in Sunday School and must have regular Sunday School attendance which will be determined by the student(s) Sunday School teachers and the parish priest.

• Be active participants in the ministries of the Church such as GOYA, church outreach, and volunteering opportunities for the needy.

Active participation in our religious institutions are valuable and vital building blocks for the individual and the community in large. We are always happy to see these young people grow up in Church and move on to their next chapter in life.

The Scholarship Committee of St. George, Southgate, MI


College Student Scholarships

College Scholarships

Dear Parents and College Students,

The parish of Saint George would like to reward our college students who are actively participating in their Orthodox Faith and being a witness and the light of Christ to the world. This scholarship is available to all our students who are going into their sophomore, junior and senior years of college or continuing education. In addition, this scholarship can be awarded up to three times for those who qualify. Applications will be made available starting in the early spring of 2025. To be eligible for the Saint George College Scholarship, these are the following requirements:

• Students must have been an active member of Sunday School and ministries of the Saint George parish during their high school studies. Exceptions can be made for students who have moved to our parish or have recently been baptized/chrismated in the Orthodox Faith.

• Student(s) must be an active member in their Orthodox Church. If the student is studying and living in another city, the parish priest of that city must provide a letter stating that the student is a participating member of the parish and its ministries.

• Students must be enrolled in OCF and an active participant if available.

Active participation in our religious institutions are valuable and vital building blocks for the individual and the community in large. We are always happy to see these young people grow up in Church and move on to their next chapter in life.

The Scholarship Committee of St. George, Southgate, MI


Visitation for Shutins

If you would like Fr John to visit and spend time with a loved one who's a shut-in, please don't hesitate to contact the church office or to reach out to Fr. John directly to arrange a time. 


Prayer / Candle Requests

If you would like for us to light a candle in the Church in prayer for you and your family, please use the Prayer/Candle Request form found here or on the home page of the church website. You can pay by credit card or send a check in the mail to the Church.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

The stone had been secured with a seal by the Judeans, * and a guard of soldiers was watching Your immaculate body. * You rose on the third day, O Lord * and Savior, granting life unto the world. * For this reason were the powers of heaven crying out to You, O Life-giver: * Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; * glory to Your eternal rule; * glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

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.
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Saints and Feasts

October 27

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki

As mentioned in the account concerning Saint Demetrius (October 26), this Saint contested during the reign of Maximian, in the year 290.

October 28

Holy Protection of the Theotokos

The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the tenth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.

The Feast is celebrated on October 1. In the 1950s, the Church of Greece began to observe the Feast on October 28.

October 28

Holy Martyrs Terrence and Eunice

Both the country and the time of the martyrdom of these holy Martyrs are unknown. All were beheaded, after having endured many bitter torments.

October 29

Anastasia the Martyr of Rome

Saint Anastasia, who was young in age and lived in a convent, was seized by the impious. Confessing Christ openly and with boldness and enduring manifold torments, she was beheaded in the year 256, during the reign of Valerian.

October 30

Zenobios & Zenobia the Martyrs

These Saints were from Aegae in Cilicia, brought up in piety by their parents. Zenobius was a physician, and healed many freely by the power of God; because of his virtue he was consecrated Bishop of Aegae. With his sister he was taken by Lysias the Governor, and after many tortures they were beheaded, about the year 290, during the reign of Diocletian.

October 31

Stachys, Andrew, Amplias, Apelles, Urban, Aristobulus & Narcissus of the 70

Of these holy Apostles, Stachys became the first Bishop of Byzantium, consecrated by the Apostle Andrew. Having shepherded his people for sixteen years, he reposed in the Lord. As for the others, each one shone forth in the episcopal see appointed to him: Apelles, Bishop of Heraclea; Amplias, Bishop of Odyssopolis; Urban, Bishop of Macedonia; Narcissus, Bishop of Athens; and Aristobulus, Bishop of Britain.

November 01

Cosmas and Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries and their mother Theodota

These Saints were from Asia (that is, Asia Minor). After the death of their father, their Christ-loving mother Theodota reared them in piety and in all manner of virtue, and had them instructed in every science, especially that of medicine. This became their vocation, and they went about healing every illness and malady, bestowing healing freely on both men and beasts alike; because of this, they are called "Unmercenaries." And thus, having completed the course of their life, they reposed in peace.

November 02

Acindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros, and Anempodistos of Persia

These Martyrs contested in Persia about the year 330, in the reign of Sapor (Shapur) II, King of Persia (325-379). Acindynus, Pegasius, and Anempodistus, Persian Christians, confessed Christ before the King, and were put to many torments. Aphthonius and Elpidophoros, drawn to the Faith of Christ through the Martyrs, were beheaded with another 7,000. Saints Acindynus, Pegasius, and Anempodistus were at last burned to death. Two churches were dedicated in their honour in Constantinople. As is often the case in church hymns, there is a play on the meanings of the Saints' names here. Acindynus means "unimperilled"; Pegasius is derived from pegazo--"to gush forth"; Aphthonius is derived from aphthonos-"abundant"; Elpidophoros means "hope-bearing"; Anempodistus means "unhindered." These are all Greek translations of their Persian names.

November 03

Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda

The consecration of the Church of Saint George in Lydda of Palestine took place during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great. See also April 23.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is the palm ever given or the crown granted before the course is finished? ... Therefore no one can receive a reward, unless he has striven lawfully; nor is the victory a glorious one, unless the contest also has been toilsome.
St. Ambrose of Milan
Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Prayer List

 

Please remember in your prayers the following:

Fanis Nikitaras, Nikos Papadakis, Aristea Stamoyloy, Eftihia Kapetanaki, Nick Gerazounis

Please contact the church office to add your name to the Prayer List. Thank you.

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Flyers of Interest

    Matins

    Matins

    for Sunday, October 27, 2024

    Divine Liturgy

    Divine Liturgy

    for Sunday, October 27, 2024

    Feather Party

    Feather Party

    for Thursday, November 21, 2024

    Stay connected with YAL

    Stay connected with YAL

    Use the QR code to install and connect to the St. George YAL group for future meetings and events.

    OCW October Presentation

    OCW October Presentation

    "Supporting the Men in Our Lives" for Monday, October 21, 2024

    Putting on the Glitz

    Putting on the Glitz

    Auction @ Sts Constantine & Helen, Westland - for Sunday, November 10, 2024

    Women's retreat at Holy Transfiguration, Livonia

    Women's retreat at Holy Transfiguration, Livonia

    The SS Martha & Mary Sisterhood of Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Livonia, are pleased to offer a retreat for women, “The Living Ark,” based on the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple (21 Nov). Fr Michael Butler will be the presenter, explaining the Feast, its Old Testament origin, as well as the Icon of the Feast, its hymns and Scriptural references. In addition, he will speak to why the Feast is important and will talk about how each of us presents ourselves before the Lord. The afternoon will include a wine, cheese, and charcuterie reception. Date: 9 November 2024, 1-4:30 p.m., with Great Vespers following at 5 p.m. Registration: $20, payable at the door. Please direct any questions [email protected]. For more information and to register, please follow this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F49A8AE2CA4F85-51990589-theliving

    Greek Pontian organization, Panagia Soumela Detroit

    Greek Pontian organization, Panagia Soumela Detroit

    Greek Pontian organization, Panagia Soumela Detroit

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