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

July 6, 2008 3RD SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

TODAY`S EVENTS: JUNIOR / SENIOR CHOIR REHEARSAL
Epistle: Tess Chadwick
Prosfora:
Fellowship: Dimitri & Joanne Halatsis
Head Usher: Diane Anastos

Tuesday 07-08 No Bible Study this month 7:00PM
Thursday 07-10 Parish Council meeting 7:00PM
Saturday 07-12 Parish Family Day/Night
Sunday 07-13 ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY — 4TH ECUMENICAL SYNOD 8:30AM
Monday 07-14 Youth & Family Ministry committee meeting 5:00PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Welcome — to Fr Bill Neumann, who is celebrating liturgy today while Fr Rick is on vacation. For pastoral emergencies this week, please call St Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 612-825-9595.

Vacation Church School — Will be held July 28 to August 1. Theme is The Miracles of Jesus. Please register your children online at www.stgeorgegoc.org or call Andrea Faches, 507-665-8053.

A Great American Picnic — St Herman`s Orthodox Church, 5355 38th Avenue S, Minneapolis, 55406, hosts A Great American Picnic, a fundraiser for the parish, on Saturday, July 12. Great Vespers are at 5PM. The picnic begins at 6PM. Suggested donation is $15 for adults, but you may give whatever your means and generosity allow. Thank you for your support!

Think on These Things: The man who makes no mistakes usually does not make anything. Edward John Phelps.

Junior & Senior Choir Rehearsals
Choir rehearsals continue throughout the summer, following the regular schedule of 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Please watch for details or contact Andrea Faches, 507-665-8053.

Social Hall Remodeling Completed!
Welcome to our newly remodeled Social Hall! Enjoy the newly painted walls, the chandelier light fixtures, and new insulating blinds in the windows, the sound-dampening materials on the soffits, the new banquet tables, and the comfortably upholstered chairs. Kali Orixi & Bon Appetit!

Clergy Laity Info Online —
It is being held in Washington, DC the week of July 13-18. www.clergylaity.org

Church Fathers Speak: – What is the good of a man controlling gluttony and his other bodily desires if he makes no effort to avoid vanity and self-esteem and does not endure with patience even the slightest affliction? At the judgment what crown will he deserve when a just reward is given only to those who have accomplished works of righteousness in a spirit of humility?            St Diadochos of Photoki

Come Receive The Light National Orthodox Radio Program: 07/11/08 Topic: Listening Is Loving, with guest Dr Phillip Mamalakis. This week’s episode of Come Receive The Light examines the importance of listening. Dr Phillip Mamalakis, professor of Pastoral Care at Holy Cross Seminary, discusses how listening habits affect our relationships , marriage, and ultimately, our life in Christ. Listen Saturdays, KKMS 980AM, at 5PM, or anytime at www.receive.org

St Paul Police Chaplains Update
The St Paul Police chaplains program is always recruiting volunteers for help with administrative work and special events. No special training needed, just a care and concern for police officers and their families. If interested in getting involved, please contact Fr Rick.

Olive Oil Needed
Please donate olive oil to be used for oil lamps in the church. Any size container is accepted. “And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continuously.” Exodus 27:20

Greek Festival Planning Meetings Continue
·The Greek Festival planning meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 7PM until the Festival begins.
·Have you decided where your efforts will be most well spent? Volunteer now, and support the ministries of the church benefiting from the fundraising of the Greek Festival!

Greek School Updates
·Regular Greek School classes have ended. Please return all Greek School costumes ready to be worn again.
·Anna Christoforides has resigned as Greek School director. We thank Anna for her many years of dedicated service and devotion, and are looking for a new director to begin immediately. Please contact Fr Rick.
·Greek tutorials are available during the summer. $20 per 45-minute session. Checks should be written to St George Greek School.
·The Adult Greek Conversation Group continues to meet Mondays, Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall, Roseville, 7PM. Please email annachristoforides@comcast.net to indicate if you will be there. No fees.

Wisdom from the Fathers – It is no great thing not to judge and to be sympathetic to someone who is in trouble and falls down before you. But it is a great thing not to judge or to strike back when someone, on account of his own passions, speaks against you and to agree when someone else is honored more than you are. St Dorotheos of Gazza

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. Email: fionamaria_1@netzero.com

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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