ST GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
REV FR RICHARD D. ANDREWS, PRESBYTER
www.stgeorgegoc.org

March 2, 2008 JUDGEMENT / MEATFARE SUNDAY

TODAY`S EVENTS:
Epistle: Dan Matuska
Prosfora: Theologia Pitsavas
Fellowship: Lana & Spero, Steve & Jane Payton
Usher: Joe Weiser
12Noon: Junior Choir rehearsal
12:30PM: Greek School
1PM: Greek School dance rehearsal for Festival of Nations
4:30PM: Greek Dancers of Minnesota practice

Monday 03-03 Greek School 6:30PM
Catechism — Sacraments I: Baptism/Chrismation/Confession/Unction 7:00PM
Church Music Meeting (for Choir, Chanters, Junior Choir) 7:00PM
Greek School dance rehearsal for Festival of Nations 7:15PM
Tuesday 03-04 Philoptochos meeting 6:30PM
Wednesday 03-05 Missions & Benevolence Committee meeting 6:30PM
Saturday 03-08 AHEPA Presents: Basics of the Human Immune System with Dr Frank Mortari 12Noon
GREAT VESPERS 5:00PM
Sunday 03-09 ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY — FORGIVENESS/CHEESEFARE SUNDAY 8:30AM
Greek Dancers of Minnesota practice 4:30PM
FORGIVENESS VESPERS 6:00PM
Monday 03-10 CLEAN/PURE MONDAY- GREAT & HOLY LENT BEGINS
Greek School :30PM
Gree School dance rehearsal for Festival of Nations 7:15PM
NO Catechism class

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Meaning of Meatfare
With Sunday of Meatfare, we begin fasting from meat and meat products to gradually work our way into the strict fast that begins next week. These ascetical efforts help bring our passions under the discipline of God’s grace. Begin thinking about and discussing with your family how you will enter in, and participate in, the joy of the Fast.

AHEPA Sponsors A Lecture —The St Paul Chapter of AHEPA would like to extend a warm invitation to all for a presentation by Dr Frank Mortari, titled "Basics of the Human Immune System” in our social hall Saturday, March 8,12Noon. A light lunch will be provided following the presentation. RSVP by March 5, 2008 to John Antoniou, 651-699-0605 or Dimitri Dokos, 651-699-0373.

Sing For Joy To Our Lord! — The MEOCCA Pan-Orthodox Choir invites anyone interested in singing to attend rehearsals for the Sunday Lenten Vespers. They will be held at St Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral in the choir loft at 1701 Fifth Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. We will hold rehearsals on the evenings listed below and one hour prior to the service at the individual locations. Contact the director, Sara Ann Schwebach at 612-802-0727 or at saschweb@hotmail.com Next rehearsals: Tuesday, February 19 & 26, March 3, 17 – 7:00-8:30 pm

Philoptochos News — Cheesefare Sunday is March 9: Philoptochos will be hosting lunch. Please join us for tiropites, salads and coffee cake. Cost is $5. Proceeds from lunch will benefit Orthodox Christian Misssion Center.

Bookstore News – For all your Lenten recipe needs – “A Lenten Cook Book For Orthodox Christians” – $10.

Receive The Light National Orthodox Radio Program: 03/08/08 On this week`s Come Receive the Light, Fr. Chris speaks with Fr Michael Nassr about "Project Mexico." We will also hear from Dr David Ford on "Saint Innocent." Of course, our programs are available any time on The Ark and The Rudder at www.myocn.net Listen Saturdays, KKMS 980AM, at 5PM, or anytime at www.receive.org

Kids’ Letters to God: Dear God: I don’t think anybody could be a better God than you. Well, I just want you to know that I am not just saying that because you are already God. Charles

Can You Sew? — Anyone who can cut, stitch or pin. (no sewing experience necessary), and of course, all who have sewing experience! We’re having a sewing circle to replace the myrhh bearer gowns. We`ll work in crews of pattern cutters/pattern-fabric pinners/fabric cutters/sewers and hand-workers. St George, Lower Level, Saturday,. March 8, 3PM. Please bring your sewing kits, portable sewing machines, dress shears, patience, talent, willingness to see this through, and anything else you think will help us! Hopefully, many hands will make this short work. RSVP or questions, contact Georgia Panopoulos or Andrea Faches.

Think on These Things: As a child of God, prayer is like calling home everyday.

Dance For Your Church! — The St George Greek School is now holding dance rehearsals for Greek Independence Day and the Festival of Nations. All children age 15 and under are welcome to participate. No previous experience required. Monday nights after 7:15 starting February 18. Some Sundays after Liturgy as notified. For more information, contact annachristoforides@comcast.net

Feed The Hungry, Do Good Works —Please help by bringing in food for those who are less fortunate than us. Trinity Mission needs food to give out weekly grocery bags.

Church Fathers Speak: – The Jesus Prayer is not some talisman. Its power comes from faith in the Lord, and from a deep union of the mind and heart with Him. With such a disposition, the invocation of the Lord’s Name becomes very effective in many ways. But a mere repetition of the words does not signify anything..
St Theophan the Recluse

Stewardship Update — As of February 25, 99 parishioners have submitted a pledge card and 54% of our stewardship budget is pledged. If you have not already, please make your commitment of time, talents and treasures to God in our parish of St George. We are encouraging everyone to tithe (give 10% of gross income) by increasing their giving from the previous year. Reflection: There are two kinds of gratitude – the kind we feel for what we receive and the larger kind we feel for what we give.

Philoptochos News — Cheesefare Sunday is March 9: Philoptochos will be hosting lunch. Please join us for tiropites, salads and coffee cake. Cost is $5. Proceeds from lunch will benefit Orthodox Christian Mission Center.

Lenten Lectures Set
Three different Lenten lecture series will take place this year. Monday’s topic “Grief, Loss and Healing” Wednesday’s topic “Book of Revelation” Friday’s topic “Monasticism: Wisdom for the World.” Lenten meals will be hosted after the worship services on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please see posted flyers for more info.

Kyriacos Markides to Speak at Lenten Retreat
The 3rd Annual St. Gregory Palamas Festival of Light Lenten Retreat will happen on March 21-22. Dr Kyriacos Markides, author of “The Mountain of Silence” and “Gifts of the Desert”, will speak on the theme: Orthodox Monastic: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World. Please see posted flyers for more info.

Glad Tidings deadline: the 10th of each month. Example; Mar 10th for April 2008 Glad Tidings.
Glad Tidings email: stgeorgegladtidings@excite.com
Sunday Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday Noon each week. Secretary’s email: fionamaria_1@netzero.net

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St. George Church
1111 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Phone: (651) 222-6220
Fax: (651) 225-9276
Website: www.stgeorgegoc.org
Email: stgeorgegoc@msn.com

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews
Email: fatherrick@usa.com