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

APRIL 26, 2009 ANTIPASCHA/ THOMAS SUNDAY

TODAY`S EVENTS: Parish Assembly Meeting 12:00PM; Greek School 12:15PM; Move Items Out of Sanctuary for Renovation 1:00PM

Epistle: Bill Chadwick Prosfora: Anonymous
Fellowship: Peter, Dana, Chris, & Keegan Tountas Head Usher: Joe Weiser

Monday 4-27 Sanctuary Renovation Begins 9:00AM
Tuesday 4-28 Stewardship Committee Meeting 7:00PM
Wednesday 4-29 Vacation Church School (VCS) Meeting 1:30PM
Archdiocese Oratorical Cmte. Mtg. at St. Mary GOC 7:00PM
Thursday 4-30 Festival of Nations Begins (through Sunday May 3)
Saturday 5-02 GREAT VESPERS            5:00PM
Sunday 5-03 ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY (in social hall)            8:30PM
Greek School            12:15PM
Tuesday 5-05 LITURGY- ST. IRENE            9:00AM
Philoptochos Meeting            1:30PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Parish Assembly Meeting Today
A brief parish assembly is scheduled for Sunday April 26th after Divine Liturgy. The agenda includes appointment of Board of Elections and Board of Auditors for 2009 and a proposal for upgrading the electrical service of the church to help meet the needs of the Greek Festival.

Sanctuary Renovation Begins Tomorrow
The sanctuary renovation begins on tomorrow, Monday April 27th with moving of pews and painting prep work. Liturgy on Sunday May 3rd will be in the social hall and we expect to complete the work by May 9th.
We ask for volunteers to help move small items out of the sanctuary, bookstore and choir loft today after the parish assembly meeting. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this remodeling!
We continue to encourage donations for this project (painting, stone & carpet flooring, altar table). Thanks for your generosity and support!

Think on These Things: He who does something good and expects a reward is serving not God but his own will.
St. Mark the Ascetic

Pascha Flower Additions-We would like to recognize those who contributed to the Pascha Flowers Memorial Fund
but were not added to the list on Holy Pascha.
*Mary Ellen N. Arvanitis in memory of Nicholas L. & Frances Arvanitis & Michael N. Eric
* Par, Debra, Vera, & Mark in memory of George & Deanna Manolatos, Arthur Collins & Morfur O Mormor

Festival of Nations: begins this week on April 30th - May 3rd (Thursday through Sunday). Sign up sheets are available. Contact Jean Pliakas for the Cafe, Angela Mortari for the Bazaar and Anna Christoforides for the Cultural booth.
Come Receive The Light National Orthodox Radio Program-Listen on Saturdays at 5PM, KKMS 980AM or anytime at www.receive.org

Mission Coin Boxes - a reminder for all Sunday School students that your Mission Coin Boxes can be returned to your Sunday School classes beginning today, April 26th. Last year`s efforts helped raise much need funds for the Orthodox Christian Mission Centers. Watch in your classrooms for details on how we did this year versus last.

Sunday School Volunteers - we are recruiting volunteers for the Sunday School 2009-2010 year. Please see or email Andrea Faches (afaches@msn.com) to offer your services. Activities we need assistance with will include: general planning, teaching and classroom support, Fall Kick Off, Christmas Program, Oratorical Festival, Saturday of Lazarus Youth Retreat and Graduation Sunday. Thanks to all the volunteers who`ve made 2008-2009 such a productive and meaningful year for all involved.

Wisdom from the Fathers: The goal of reading is the application, in our lives, of what we read. Not to learn it by heart, but to take it to heart. Not to practice using our tongues, but to be able to receive the tongues of fire and to live the mysteries of God. If one studies a great deal in order to acquire knowledge and to teach others, without living the things he teaches, he does no more than fill his head with hot air. Elder Paisios the Athonite

New Leadership Sought for Glad Tidings- After five years of leading the Glad Tidings Editorial Committee, Diane Anastos is stepping down.. Please contact Diane (asia819@dcemail.com ) or Fr. Rick (fatherrick@usa.com) if you are interested in taking on this role.

James Nickitas Camp Scholarship Fund
Financial assistance is available to those in need who wish to attend this year’s Summer Church Camp. Applications may be obtained from the parish office. Guidelines for the administration of the fund are posted.

Archdiocese Oratorical Festival
A letter and sponsorship form were mailed recently. Please help us to co-host this event on June 12-14 by making a generous donation. Several sponsorship levels and opportunities are available for everyone to participate. Thank you!

Church Fathers Speak: Each night, before you go to sleep, recount to God, the Knower of hearts, all of your transgressions—committed in deed, word and thought. And have faith that God will accept your heartfelt repentance. At the same time, strive to humble your heart by reminding yourself that death can come unexpectedly.

Grief and Growth Support Group: Are you grieving the loss of someone you love? The ministry for the bereaved has been scheduled by Fr. Anthony for Wed evenings at 7:30PM in his home beginning on April 29th thru May 27th. Please call St Mary’s for further information at 612-825-9595 or 952-831-3102.

St. Mary Camp Scholarship Contest! Two 2009 Summer Camp scholarships will be awarded by St. Mary GOC in memory of Presbytera Mary Coniaris and James H. Zubulake. Contestants must submit a typed essay on the theme: “How do I let Christ’s light shine through me?” Junior Division (entering 3rd- 6th grades Fall 2009) 250 words (typed)) and Senior Division (entering 7th- 12 grades) 500 words (typed). Entries due by May 22nd to: Fr Christopher Wojcik, htoc@amerytel.net.

A Gift from Heaven: We recently received a bequest in the amount of $5,207 from the estate of Mrs. Georgia Boosalis of Owatonna who reposed in the Lord in December 2008. We thank her for her thoughtfulness and generosity. May her memory be eternal! Please remember the church during your estate planning.

Parish Feast Day- Thanks to All
Thank you to everyone who made our parish feast day of St. George most special. Many attended the Vespers and Liturgy as well helped prepare the dinner on Wednesday evening and the breakfast on Thursday morning. It was one of the best celebrations of recent memory. Xronia Polla to all!

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

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

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