ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH           REV. FR. RICHARD D. ANDREWS, PRESBYTER
www.stgeorgegoc.org
NOVEMBER 15, 2009 8TH S UNDAY OF LUKE

TODAY`S EVENTS: Advent Begins Today; Sunday School (Adult & Kids) 9:30AM; Choir Practice 11:30AM; Parish Assembly Meeting 12:00; IOCC Benefit Dinner at St. Mary’s GOC 6:00PM

Epistle: Alex Chadwick Prosfora: Theologia Pitsavas
Fellowship:Mary & Chris Kalorgesen Head Usher: Christ Kontenakos

Tuesday 11-17 Orthodoxy Class: Sacraments- Part III w/ Fr. Paul Wesche                              7:00PM
Thursday     11-19     Spiritual Life Committee 5:00PM
Saturday      11-21     Philoptochos Bake Sale (9:30am-4:30PM) 9:30AM
                                    GREAT VESPERS 5:00PM
Sunday      11-22     ORTHROS & LITURGY-- 9TH SUNDAY OF LUKE 8:15AM
Philoptochos Bake Sale (11:30am-3:30pm) 11:30AM
Monday 11-23 18th Annual Pie Sale (8am-6pm) 8:00AM
Tuesday 11-24 Pie Sale (8am-6pm) 8:00AM
Wednesday 11-25 PAN-ORTHODOX DIVINE LITURGY- ST. KATHERINE                               6:00PM
Thursday 11-26 Thanksgiving Day Holiday (office closed)
ANNOUNCMENTS:
May His Memory Be Eternal! The servant of God Spero Daltas fell asleep in the Lord on November 8th. Funeral services were November 13th. We pray God’s strength and comfort for his sisters: Kaye, Evelyn and Hilda.

Parish Assembly Meeting Today: Please join us for our annual Fall parish assembly meeting to approve the 2010 Budget and to conclude nominations for parish council candidates for the 2010-2011 term.

Memorial Services, Prosfora & Coffee Hour; All memorial services must be arranged in advance with Fr. Rick, 651-222-6220. When a parishioner has a memorial, they may also want to provide Prosfora and/or serve the coffee/social hour but it is not obligatory. When scheduling, in order to avoid conflicts, please notify the priest, Fr. Rick and social hour coordinator, Naomi Tsantir 612-781-6485, and prosfora coordinator Krisandrea Rylander 651-699-0234, as far in advance as possible. Thank you.

Think On These Things: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Trinity Mission - Please remember to think about the growing number of people going hungry while you are grocery shopping. The food shelf especially needs foods that contain protein, for example: peanut butter, canned beans, canned stews, canned chili, canned tuna. Thank you for your support. Thank you, Jean Pliakas

Pie Sale Volunteers- are in need for set up and selling for the 18th Annual Fall Pie Sale which will take place on Monday November 23rd and 24th from 8am- 6pm. Please contact Jim Theros for more information at 651-330-8585

Adult Sunday School: Don’t forget that we also have educational time for parents and all adults in the nave after Orthros ends and before Liturgy begins, approximately 9:30 to 10:00am. Currently, Fr. Rick is covering the classic book, “The Orthodox Way” by Kallistos Ware. Today we will review part three of Chapter Six.
Greek School has Begun – Attend after liturgy for one hour on Sundays as scheduled. Children (first grade and up) can attend in the lower level classrooms. For more info, contact Stella Hofrenning, at 651-917-2668.
New Youth Minister: We are happy to announce the hiring of a new part-time parish youth minister, Rebekah Moll (pronounced “mall”), to begin today November 1st. Rebekah is a life-long member of St. Mary OCA Cathedral where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She also volunteered as counselor at the summer church camp program. Rebekah is married to Doug Moll and is currently working as language arts teacher at Spring Lake Park high school. Please help us welcome Rebekah next Sunday during social hour where you can meet and greet her.

Adopt A Family- As we’ve done for the last several years, St. George is adopting families for Christmas from Trinity Missions Food Shelf. This year we have 4 families. Their needs are so basic that they don’t have any wish lists. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall for one person or an entire family. If we have a few families per person in need, we can make a big difference! Thank you. Any questions about this program, please contact Presbytera Jane at 651-695-1436.

Wisdom From The Fathers: God always helps. He always comes in time., but patience is necessary. He hears us immediately when we cry out to Him, but not in accordance with our own way of thinkings. You think that your voice did not immediately reach the saints or Panagia or Christ. On the contrary, even before you cried out, the saints rushed to your aid, knowing that you would call upon them and seek their God-given protection. However, since you do not see beyond what is apparent and do not know how God governs the world, you want your request to be fulfilled like lightning. But this is not how things are. The Lord wants patience. He wants you to show your faith. You cannot just pray like a parrot. It is necessary also to work towards whatever one prays for, and then learn to wait.
Elder Joseph the Hesychst
The Minnesota Eastern Orthodox Christian Clergy Association (MEOCCA) -invites you to the annual Pan-Orthodox Thanksgiving Eve Divine Liturgy on Wednesday November 25th beginning 6:00pm at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. A reception will follow in the social hall. Please join us for what always proves to be an enjoyable gathering that ties the American holiday of Thanksgiving to our Orthodox Eucharistic celebration. For more info visit: www.meocca.org and www.stgeorgegoc.org. We look forward to seeing you!

Stewardship 2010 Program-“Come & See” is the theme. Everyone should receive a 2010 stewardship brochure with their third quarter statement. Please begin careful consideration of committing your Time, Talents and Treasures for the coming year. God asks us to give as He does, generously and sacrificially. Your involvement and support is essential to fulfill our mission of preaching the gospel, teaching the commandments, healing the sick and sanctifying the faithful.

The Church Fathers Speak: Of all ascetic practices the striving for prayer is the most arduous. Our spirit will be in constant flux. At times prayer flows like a strong current; at other times our heart will feel withered and dry. But the spells when we lose fervor should get briefer. Archmandrite Sophrony Sakharov

Basketball Tournament
The upcoming basketball tournament will be held Feb 5-7th in Overland Park KS. It will be hosted by St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church. Lodging will be at the Overland Park Marriott, 913-451-8000. All registration forms are available online at www.greekbball.org or are posted in the social hall. A bus sign up form is also posted. If we can get enough families signed up by January 3rd, we will pursue going together by bus. Please sign up asap. Thanks!

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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: office@stgeorgegoc.org

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