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

May 11, 2008 HOLY MYRRHBEARERS

TODAY`S EVENTS: GREEK SCHOOL GRADUATION      HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Epistle:
Prosfora:
Fellowship: Greek School – Mother’s Day Celebration
Head Usher: Frank Mortari
12Noon: Acolyte training
12Noon: Junior Choir rehearsal

Monday 05-12 Greek School 6:15PM
Youth & Family Ministry meeting 6:30PM
Tuesday 05-13 Bible Study at Fr Rick & Pres. Jane’s home 6:30PM
Thursday 05-15 Spiritual Life committee meeting 5:00PM
AHEPA meeting 7:00PM
Friday 05-16 Parish Family Night at Georgia Panopoulos & Kyle Bruer’s home 6:00PM
Saturday 05-17 GREAT VESPERS 5:00PM
Sunday 05-18 ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY — SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC 8:30AM
Junior & Senior Choir rehearsal 12Noon
Bone Marrow Donor Drive in Social Hall11:30-1:30PM
Monday05-19Last Day of Greek School until Fall6:15PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Festival of Nations
There were record crowds at the River Center this past weekend. Thank You to all those who volunteered to set up and work at the Cafe, Bazaar, and Cultural booths. Many people worked one or more shifts helping to make it successful. We had a great time and look forward to the 2009 Festival of Nations on April 30, May 1, 2, 3.

Think on These Things: If you think you can, or if you think you can’t, you’re right either way. Henry Ford

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 — Junior Choir rehearsals will continue throughout the summer, following the 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 — There are only 3 Sunday School class periods left. Graduation Sunday is June 1. Please make every effort to attend the last few 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.

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

Police Memorial — The Annual City of Saint Paul Policemen’s Memorial Ceremony will be this Wednesday, May 14, 12-2PM at Mears Park in downtown St Paul, to remember all city police officers who died in the line of duty.

Come Receive The Light National Orthodox Radio Program: 04//16/08 Topic: Understanding The Fall, with Dr Justin Jackson. What is the Orthodox Church’s understanding of the Fall and “Original Sin?” How did the Early Christians understand Adam and Eve? And what do the hymns of the Orthodox Church tell us about this topic? Tune in to this week’s episode for an engaging discussion on how these questions inform our understanding of ourselves and our current relationship with God. Listen Saturdays, KKMS 980AM, at 5PM, or anytime at www.receive.org

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 next Sunday, May 18, 2008, immediately following Divine Liturgy from 11:30AM-1:30PM. 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: – The demons are accustomed to pretending to withdraw for a time, so that a man will take courage, thinking the demons have lost interest, and leave himself without attention. And then suddenly they jump upon his wretched soul and seize it like a sparrow. And if they defeat it, they throw it mercilessly into all kinds of sin, worse than the one for which he had previously asked forgiveness. Let us stand then with fear of God, and let us keep guard over our heart, carrying out our exercises in virtue, and let us keep our virtues, which constitute obstacles before the wickedness of the demonic enemies. St Isaiah the Anchorite

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, 651-738-1630. 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.

John W. Lambros Scholarship Foundation
This scholarship has been established to recognize and foster academic achievement within the St George Greek Orthodox Community and the AHEPA family. Annual stipends in the amounts of $500 – $1500 will be awarded to undergraduate students in accredited universities, colleges or technical training institutes. Awards are made only to students who are active, paid up members of St George Greek Orthodox Community of St Paul and the Order of AHEPA, or one of its ancillary, who are entering into college or are in undergraduate work. Deadline for applications is June 30, 2008. Forms are available. Call 651-633-1958.

Glad Tidings deadline: the 10th of each month. Example; July 10th for Aug 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