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

May 4, 2008 THOMAS SUNDAY / ANTI-PASCHA

TODAY`S EVENTS: SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES
Epistle: Bill Chadwick
Prosfora: Theologia Pitsavas
Fellowship: Steve Zeece
Head Usher: Frank Mortari

Monday 05-05 DIVINE LITURGY — ST IRENE 9:00AM
Greek School 6:15PM
Tuesday 05-06 Philoptochos Society meeting 6:30PM
Wednesday 05-07 Missions & Benevolence committee meeting 6:30PM
Thursday 05-08 Parish Council meeting 7:00PM
Saturday 05-10 GREAT VESPERS 5:00PM
Sunday 05-11 ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY — HOLY MYRRHBEARERS 8:30AM
Acolyte training 12Noon
Greek School graduation 12Noon
Monday 05-12 Greek School 6:15PM
Youth & Family Ministry meeting 6:30PM
Tuesday 05-13 Bible Study at Fr Rick’s home 7:00PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
Brant Johnson was chrismated into the Orthodox Faith on April 20. Sponsor is Paul Pliakas. Congratulations.

May His Memory Be Eternal!
Paul Speros of Eau Claire, WI, fell asleep in the Lord and was buried April 28.

Thank You!!!
To everyone who helped make Great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha a beautiful, enriching experience at our parish of St George this year. CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!

Think on These Things:
As you walk down the fairway of life, you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round. Ben Hogan

Chewing Gum?
During our recent cleaning, scores of pieces of gum were found stuck under the seats of the pews. We remind everyone that chewing gum, drinking beverages and eating food are inappropriate while in the nave of the church. Please dispose of these in the trashcans before entering for worship. Thank You!

Youth News
·Junior Choir — Today’s Choir practice is postponed to Sunday, May 11 due to the Festival of Nations. Junior Choir practices will continue throughout the summer, following its regular schedule of 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. A group picture is planned for Sunday, June 1. Please watch for details or contact Andrea Faches.
·Sunday School — Sunday School resumes today. Mission Coin boxes may be returned to your teacher on that day. There are only 4 Sunday School class periods left. Graduation Sunday is June 1. Please make every effort to attend the last four classes. Those who have attended 21 or more class periods will be recognized for their good attendance. Thank You to all who have contributed to make this a successful Sunday School year.

Come Receive The Light National Orthodox Radio Program: 04//08/08 Listen Saturdays, KKMS 980AM, at 5PM, or anytime at www.receive.org

Recycle Here
Two new blue recycling bins have been purchased for the church. One bin – in the Social Hall – is marked for "Aluminum Cans Only". The second bin is in the kitchen, and should be used for #1 and #2 plastics (which are most juice and milk containers), and tin cans (which are coffee and food cans). Please be stewards of the environment and use these blue bins when you are at church. Thank You.

American Legion Hellenic Post #129 News
The Annual Youth Project fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 10, St Mary GOC, 3450 Irving Avenue S, Minneapolis, 7:30-10PM. Entertainment will be provided by the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band. Admission is $10 per person. Our St George Youth benefits directly from the proceeds of this event. Please get a group together and support our youth. Tickets can be purchased from Chris Georgantones, 651-690-1302.

Joanna Needs Our Help!
Joanna Bilionis, a parishioner from St Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in South Bend, IN, has been battling cancer for the past two years, and is in need of peripheral blood cells from a matching donor for a second chance at life. We invite all healthy 18-60 year olds to be tested at St George GOC on May 18, 2008, immediately following Divine Liturgy from 12-2pm. The test involves taking a simple swab from one’s mouth and is painless, free of charge to you, and for the best cause. With your help, a matching donor can be found and provide a cure for Joanna. Please make it a point to attend church on May 18, and keep Joanna and her family in your daily prayers. To make a monetary donation, write a check to St Andrew GOC, with memo “For Joanna Bilionis”. Mail to St Andrew GOC, 52455 Ironwood Road N, South Bend, IN 46635. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Anastasia Bilionis at 269.208.5959 or abilionis@gmail.com.

Church Fathers Speak: – God allows temptations so that they might rouse us to remember Him. When we call upon Him, He may act as though He does not hear us so that we multiply our supplications and cry out to His Holy name in fear of the various passions. Then, through the pain of the entreaties, our heart is sanctified, and through experience we learn the weakness of our lame nature. And thus we realize in practice that without God’s help we are not able to do anything. Elder Ephraim of the Mt Athos

Philoptochos News – Fabulous At Any Age!
St George Ladies Philoptochos Society extends an invitation to members and non-members alike to celebrate at the Decades Birthday Brunch, 11:30AM Saturday, June 7, 85 Many Levels Road, Dellwood, MN. Directions to Dellwood will appear in the June Glad Tidings. RSVP Evelyn Boosalis, 651-429-7859, or Reva Adkins, 651-698-1332. P.S. The decade remains a secret – the focus is Fabulous!

2008 Spirit Fest
Spirit Fest is a celebration of the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, and an opportunity to share our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Invite neighbors and friends to find out more about Orthodoxy, and join us on these dates:
·June 5, 2008 — MECCA Choir Concert and Vespers Service: Vespers at 7PM, concert at 7:45PM: St Mary GOC, 3450 Irving Avenue S, Minneapolis.
·June 8, 2008 — Catholic / Orthodox Dialogue: Vespers at 7PM, refreshments at 7:30PM, dialogue 8-9PM: Location to be announced.
·June 15, 2008 — Spirit Fest Open House – 2-5PM: Pan-Orthodox Vespers at 5PM, St George Antiochian, 1250 Oakdale Avenue, West St Paul.

Annual St George Antiochian Spring Dinner
St. George Antiochian Church in West St Paul is holding their Annual Middle Eastern Dinner on May 18, 12Noon-5PM. Please join them for a delicious meal, and help to support a sister parish. Dinner tickets: Adults, $13; Children under 12, $7. For more information, check out the new parish website: www.saintgeorge-church.org

Glad Tidings deadline: the 10th of each month. Example; May 10th for June/July 2008 Glad Tidings.
Glad Tidings email: stgeorgegladtidings@excite.com
Sunday Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday Noon each week. Administrator’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