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Par ish News P.4
Youth News P.6
Ph i lop tochos News P.7
A Word from Father Rick
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
As we just begin Great and Holy Lent I ask
for your forgiveness if I have offended and/or
hurt anyone of you. I also ask for your continu-
ing prayers that I may faithfully fulfill my
priestly duties in shepherding the flock entrust-
ed to me. I extend my sincere apologies for
whenever and wherever I have fallen short. I
pray all of you will join me in prayer, worship,
fasting and almsgiving during this season of
repentance. We must not underestimate the
power of prayer and the mercy of God, espe-
cially when we stand in His presence during the
sacred services in His holy temple. Let us also
gather in fellowship during Lenten meals pre-
pared by others on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Let us seek to grow in knowledge by participat-
ing in the Lenten lectures on the same nights.
And let us gather with our fellow Orthodox
Christians in the wider community at the Pan-
Orthodox Lenten Vespers on Sunday late after-
noons.
To help further our learning, we are excited
to have Mr. Bobby Maddex for our Lenten re-
treat the first weekend of March. The theme is
Film/Cinema and Orthodox Christianity and it
will be a bit different than those of the past but
no less enjoyable and enlightening. Remember,
we will host the Sunday Vespers that weekend.
So please be present for worship and fellow-
ship meal to extend our hospitality to our many
guests. See the inserts for detailed info.
Congratulations to all our participants in the
recent basketball tournament hosted by Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Sioux City,
Iowa. We had a JOY team, two GOYA boys
team, and a men’s team. One of the boys’
teams won second place. Thank you to the
coaches Milam Paraschou, Soule Paraschou and George Mastrogiorgis!
We are excited that a new Greek Orthodox
Metropolitan of Chicago has been elected by
the Patriarchal Synod. Fr. Nathanael Symeoni-
des will be ordained as bishop on March 17th in
New York and enthroned on March 24th in Chi-
cago. Everyone is invited to both worship ser-
vices. This is historic since Fr. Nathanael be-
comes the newest bishop of Chicago since Met-
ropolitan Iakovos, of blessed memory, became
bishop in 1979. Please pray that God may en-
lighten and strengthen him for this high calling
to the Archpriesthood.
With the election of Fr. Nathanael, our chan-
cellor Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, will take
a year-long sabbatical effective February 10th.
Bishop Demetrios has visited our parish numer-
ous times to celebrate liturgy and share fellow-
ship with us. We thank him for his service as
chancellor to Metropolitan Iakovos and our
Metropolis for over twenty years. In case you
don’t know, a chancellor in the Greek Ortho-
dox Church, with the presiding hierarch’s
blessing, handles most of the details regarding
assignments, transfers and other matters per-
taining to the clergy. His Grace ably, faithfully
and diligently fulfilled that role. May his sab-
batical be enriching and restful!
Our 2018 Stewardship Drive continues as we
focus on our renewed commitment of Time,
Talent and Treasure to God’s Holy Church.
The 2018 theme is “Whatever you do, work at
it with all your heart as working for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23). If you have
not already, please meditate on how, through
stewardship to the Church, you can love the
Lord your God with all your heart, all your
mind and all your soul and all your strength,
and your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:35-
40). Three simple principles for treasure/
financial commitment: 1) give generously, 2)
give sacrificially, and 3) give purposively.
Three practical guidelines: 1) give at least 3%
of gross income (biblical model of stewardship is tithing or giving 10%), 2) be sure to increase
giving from previous year, and 3) budget your
stewardship first—then budget everything else.
Kali Tessarakosti! Great Lent!
+Fr. Rick
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Fr. Rick and Dea-con Antonios Ca-
lash who visited our parish with
Diakonissa Rega on January 28, 2018. Dcn. Antonios was
ordained last Sep-tember and serves
the parish of St. Sophia GOC in
Elgin, IL.
FROM THE GREEK ORTHODOX
ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA
2018 Stewardship Pledges Received: thank you to the
following faithful servants who
have submitted their stewardship
pledge cards for 2018 (as of Febru-
ary 19, 2018). Please join them
today!
Ronald & Reva Adkins
John & Carol Alexis
Diane Anastos
George & Christy Antoniou
John & Marina Antoniou
Steve & Minda Arsenault
Bob Baffa
John & Alexis Bighley
Tom & Patricia Bombolis
Evelyn Boosalis
Jeff & Tina Bovis-Fuller
George & Shannon Canas
James Canelake
Eric Chadwick & Andrea
Faches
Evelyn Charnell
Dino & Stephanie Contolatis
Becka Dokos
Louis & Mary Ellis
John Georgolopolos
Lama Ghazi
Rhonda Gilliland
Richard & Sue Gnetz
Eleni Hoffhines
Peter & Stella Hofrenning
Amalia Hummel
Petko Ivanov
Misael & Lisa Jordan
George & Rita Kanavati
Richard Kanavati
Dimitrios & Dimitra Kaniamos
Jon & Peggy Kennedy
Anne Knocke
Katie Knocke
Mathew & Ellen Kritikos
James Lake
John & Kara Lake
Tom & Dawn Lampros
Georgia Lucas
Jon & Anastasia Maier
Mary Makredes
Michael & Margery Makredes
Georgia Mann
Jo Ann Mann
Michael & Christina Manos
Dan & Jackie Matuska
Patricia McAdams
Thomas Moran
Eric & Dina Negron
Savvas & Katerina Nikolaides
Benjamin & Sophia Pachito
Chris Panayoton
Isodoros Papaconstantinou
Stella Papaconstantinou
Pres Miriam Paraschou
Soule & Vicky Paraschou
Mike & Jill Patrou
Spero & Lana Payton
Lampros & Karen Petanitis
Dimitri & Sophia Pitsavas
Theologia Pitsavas
Athanasios Poulios
Paul & Elizabeth Poulios
John & Sue Poulos,John
Nicholas & Effie Psimos
Steve & Rallou Rice
Ted Roungou
Fr. Daniel & Pres. Eileen Si-
mon
James Theros
Gordon & Sandra Thole
Kostas & Naomi Tsantir
Georgia Tsepelis
Lily Zahariades
►ORDINATION AND ENTHRONEMENT DATES FOR METROPOLITAN-ELECT NATHANAEL OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCED: His
Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Geron of America announces the ordination and enthronement of Metropolitan-elect Nathanael of Chicago. The ordi-
nation of Archimandrite Nathanael Symeonides to the Episcopacy will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the
Holy Trinity in New York City. The service of Orthros will begin at 8:30am and the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy will begin at 9:30am. His Eminence
Archbishop Demetrios of America will enthrone metropolitan-elect Nathanael on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Chicago’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral of
the Annunciation with the service beginning at 11am. More details will be forthcoming.
►ARCHDIOCESE STATEMENT ON FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING: The horrible mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas
High School in Parkland Florida, on Feb. 14, has caused the tragic loss of life for 17 students and teachers, has caused direct pain and grief to the fami-
lies and friends of the victims and has brought sadness, sorrow and anger to the whole country and the world.
As the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, we share the deep pain and mourning for the horrific death of 17 innocent human beings, and we
stand by the countless others who are suffering as a result of this abominable act. Our fervent prayers and thoughts are with the victims, with their fam-
ilies and with their friends.
This absolutely unacceptable and totally unthinkable school massacre is yet another sad chapter in a long series of violent crimes perpetrated across
our country against innocent victims, many times against children, many times against young students in our schools and college campuses. It seems
that in no other country this is allowed.
As we find ourselves, once again, in need of offering words of comfort and solace, words of solidarity and hope to those who were directly affected,
we seriously question whether we have done all we can to stop this epidemic disease. How many more victims, how many more school children, how
many more teenagers and teachers should die before we act? Let us then work to restore the schools to be the sanctuaries that they, by nature, should
be. Let us all work to restore trust and confidence within our children by establishing the appropriate security conditions and legal measures prohibiting
any kind of any repetition of the massacre in Parkland, Florida.
We offer our wholehearted plea to our elected officials for immediate and effective action. Our plea is accompanied by the certainty that by the assis-
tance of the God of mercy and wisdom, positive results will be achieved in order to restore hope to our society and the world.
2018 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Diane Anastos (763) 227-0365 [email protected]
Steve Arsenault (612) 206-7369 [email protected]
Alexis Bighley (651) 308-8814 [email protected]
Dino Contolatis (952) 200-4196 [email protected]
Nanette Gomez (651) 335-6132 [email protected]
Petko Ivanov (651) 808-8360 [email protected]
Steve Kanavati (651) 335-2124 [email protected]
George Mastrogiorgis (917) 445-4839 [email protected]
Milam Paraschou (952) 220-2766 [email protected]
John Simon (651) 338-2355 [email protected]
Jim Theros (651) 747-6057 [email protected]
Andrea Walkush (715) 490-0124 [email protected]
Church Staff and Office Hours
Church Office Hours
M-F 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews, Presbyter
(651) 222-6220
Email: [email protected]
Julie Delton
Administrative Assistant
(651) 222-6220
Email: [email protected]
Nathaniel Kostick
Youth Minister
(763) 221-7196
Email: [email protected]
Alexis Bighley
Parish Council President
(651) 308-8814
Email: [email protected]
Nathaniel Kostick
Sunday School Director
(763) 221-7196
Email: [email protected]
Stella Hofrenning
Greek School Director
(651) 917-2668
Email: [email protected]
Vicky Paraschou
Philoptochos President
(763) 785-8882
Email: [email protected]
Julie Delton
Editor, Glad Tidings Newsletter
Email: GladTidings @stgeorgegoc.org
George Mastrogiorgis
Loaves and Fishes Coordinator
FOCUS-MN Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Stephen Arsenault
Bookstore
Email: [email protected]
Submissions for upcoming issues
are due by the 10th of the preceding
month.
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St. Paul. MN
Please donate a Festal Icon (11" x 14") in memory of a loved one. The cost is $75.00 per icon.
The icons are displayed in the church nave and are put out for veneration on the Feast Day
of the Saint or event they represent. To donate an icon, fill out a form (found on the
revolving bulletin board in the social hall) and return it to the office.
Festal Icons Needed
Address Changes Christ & Vi Rozikes 580 Liberty Way Vadnais Hts, MN 55127
Katie Knocke 422 Fourth Street S Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Andrew Lewis 1794 Arona Street Falcon Hts, MN 55113
Registry Funerals
February 10 Pendy Eliou
Memorials
February 18 Basil Loudas (7 years)
Steve Zeece and family…..memory eternal.
Prophet Aaron March 12
Saint Sophronios of Jerusalem March 11
Saint John Climacus March 30
Harry Arvanitis Pendy Eliou
Lenten Meals: please sign up in the
social hall to host individually or with
a group on Wednesday and Friday
evenings during the Lenten Lecture
Series Feb 21-Mar 23. There is also an
opportunity to host during the Palamas
Retreat on Mar 2-3. Potluck meals are
scheduled for Lazaros Saturday and
Holy Friday. Thank you!
Sympathies: to Kathy Ryan at the fall-
ing asleep in the Lord of her brother
George Glaros on January 27th. May his
memory be eternal!
Lenten Retreat at St. George GOC:
March 2-3 on Film and Orthodox Christi-
anity by Mr. Bobby Maddex. Why
Watch? How to Watch? and What to
Watch. Bobby Maddex is a senior editor
of Salvo Magazine, station manager of
Ancient Faith Radio (AFR; http://
www.ancientfaith.com), host of the
AFR podcast “The Orthodox Moviegoer."
For details, visit www.stgeorgegoc.org
or www.meocca.org.
Russian Art Exhibit: ends March 3,
2018 at The Museum of Russian Art,
5500 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis.
"Russian Sacred Art: Connecting Heaven
and Earth" explores icons and artifacts
of the Russian Orthodox Church. See
posting in social hall or visit TMO-
RA.org for details, including info on
free guided tours.
IOCC Project Manager job opening.
This person assists in formulating and
implementing the strategic goals of the
US Program and the Country
Operation Plan, including direct responsi-
bility for one or more US Country projects.
Contact and collaboration within the IOCC
Programs department, as well as other
IOCC departments and external partners is
also expected. For more info: https://
www.iocc.org/careers/us-project-manager
Phyllo Orders: are ready to pick
up Please pick up your order on Sunday,
March 4. Thank you for ordering phyllo!
St. Mary’s Summer Camp: Q&A Ses-
sions will be held at St. Mary’s GOC in
Minneapolis on Sunday, March 11, 11:30am
and Wednesday, March 14, 7pm. All return-
ing or potential campers with special needs
must submit forms by March 11; please con-
tact Georgi Speliopoulos at (612) 483-9292 for
questions about the Special Needs process.
Dates for this year’s camp areJune 30-July 6,
2018. Registration begins Tuesday, April 17.
Visit www.stmaryscamp.com for updates.
June 2018 Music Symposium Regis-
tration Now Open: The International So-
ciety for Orthodox Church Music
(www.isocm.com) will host, for the second
time, a pan-Orthodox music symposium at
St Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral June 20-24,
2018. The event will explore the theme of
"Orthodox Liturgical Music: Ancient and
Modern Creativity" through presentations
and workshops, music reading sessions,
rehearsals, and will culminate in a festive
hierarchical All-Night Vigil and Divine
Liturgy. Registration and a fee schedule,
hotel and travel details, and a tentative
schedule are available
at www.orthodoxmusicsymposium.org .
Lenten Lectures: Wednesday theme is
“Virtual Pilgrimage” and Fridays theme is
“Orthodox Christianity in America”. Build-
ing on previous presentations about the
Holy Land, Fr. Rick will share the sights,
sounds and history of sites from his recent
trip in Fall 2017, including Jerusalem, Beth-
lehem, Nazareth, Galilee and St. Peters-
burg, Russia. On Fridays, various present-
ers will examine the Greek, Russian/OCA,
Romanian and Antiochian churches - their
history, major development and current
challenges. See postings for more info.
Healthy Minds Healthy Souls: a live call
-in show on Ancient Faith Radio hosted by
Rev. Dr. Nicholas and Pres. Dr. Roxanne
Louh on the second and fourth Tuesday of
every month, is a ministry of St. John the
Divine GOC in Jacksonville, FL. Tune in at
7pm at ancientfaith.com or call in to 1-855-
237-2346. Details posted in social hall, in-
cluding a list of archived shows available
as podcasts at www.ancientfaith.com/
podcasts/hmhs.
Festival of Nations (FON) May 3-6: For
86 years, the Festival of Nations has in-
spired people throughout the region to dis-
cover more about our world and embrace
the rich cultural diversity brought to us by
immigrants from around the globe. The St.
George community has been involved from
the beginning. This event is a fun way to
celebrate a culture that many parishioners
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The Orthodox Christian community was represented at the March for Life at the Minnesota State Capitol (above) and the St. Paul
Catholic Cathedral on January 22, 2018.
share and the proceeds benefit our church
and its ministries. Please join us by volun-
teering at the Greek Café. We need volun-
teers for all shifts and roles such as food
prep, server, clean up, move-in /setup and
breakdown/move-out. Use the Sign Up
Genius website at the following link to
sign up to volunteer: https://
tinyurl.com/2018FON-Greek or contact
Tom Lampros.
The 2018 Festival of Nations dates, May
3-6, avoid Easter and Mothers Day this
year so we are expecting some good
crowds. You can learn more about the
FON at their website: http://
www.festivalofnations.com.
Parish Council Update: Youth and
adults, do you enjoy greeting and helping
people? One of the Council priorities for
2018 is to encourage more parishioners to
take an active role in church services and
activities. It is always a joy to see a young
person or an adult at the entrance to the
narthex greeting us as we enter and offer-
ing a weekly church bulletin. This is also
an opportunity to meet someone new.
Council members appreciate the time and
commitment to taking on these
vital roles and we even train
when necessary!
Examples of how you can
help include: reading the Epis-
tle; offering a bulletin; helping
someone to a seat; filling the
candle trays or guide a guest
through church service books.
Taking on any of these roles can
be rewarding. If you are inter-
ested in helping with ushering,
please contact: Diane Anastos,
Usher Coordinator,
[email protected] or 763
-227-0365. Thank you.
Roselawn Cemetery Lots are
still available for parishioners at
a 15% discount off list prices.
2018 discounted prices
are: $6,120.00 for a Monument
Lot (2 graves); $3,655.00 for a
Flat Lot A (2 graves); $2,125.00
for a Flat Lot B (1 grave). Single
graves have limited availability.
If interested in learning more or
to purchase a lot, please contact
the Church office and someone
St. Paul. MN
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We recently received digital photos of our four new mural icons from professional photographer Alexis Xenakis of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
MARCH NAMEDAYS March 11: Sophronis Mantoles; March 17: Alexis Berge; March 19: Patricia Gounaikis; March 25: Angie Cender, Angie Wold, Evelyn Charnell, Lily Zahariades, Evangelos Pappas, Evan Drivas; March 26: Aida Abebe, Gavriel Pappas.
MARCH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Steve & Katherine Ryan, March 11; Tom & Dawn Lampros, March 12.
MARCH BAPTISMS/CHRISMATIONS Cathy Anastasion, March 25; Maria Taratsas, March 26; Panayo-itis Kontinakis, March 1; Andrew Hattling, March 29; Eliab Gabre-salassie, Aida Abebe, March 12; Connie Tzenis, March 4.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS Carol Alexis, March 27; Cathy Anastasion, March 25; Rosanna Baffa, March 14; Dimitri Balasis, March 21; Michelle Berge, March 16; Taylor Canas, March 12; Angie Cender, March 15; Leonardo Crowther, March 5; Evelyn Daltas, March 14; Julie Delton, March 9; Alek Eidsvold, March 28; Lama Ghazi, March 8; Sue Gnetz, March 13; Dimitri Gounaikis, March 29; Joanne Halatsis, March 20; Ava Hareid, March 27; Emily Hattling, March 3; Dimitra Kaniamos, March 6; Joan Kantos, March 22; Spiros Kapetanakis, March 20; Svetlana Kartak, March 19; Jocelyn Kazaglis, March 18; James Lake, March 13; Sandy Manson, March 26; George Mantoles, March 10; Lucius McCullough, March 22; Vassilios Morellas, March 12; Eric Negron, March 10; Panayotis Negron, March 12; Sophia Pachito, March 6; Tasso Pappas, March 30; James Pathos, March 31; Mike Patrou, March 29; Athena Pitsavas, March 29; Sofia Pitsavas, March 4; Mrs. Theologia Pitsavas, March 2; Rada Popov, March 17; Luke Rylander, March 29; Samantha Stignani, March 31; Haralambos Taratsas, March 9; Louise Theros, March 6; William Theros, March 26; Jason Van Cleave, March 30.
If your name does not appear or it is listed incorrectly, please contact the church office at [email protected].
Letter from the Youth Minister:
To our Beloved Community,
Before we began our Lenten journey of
2018, the youth of St. George went down to
Sioux City for our annual Greek Basketball
Tournament. Both our GOYA and JOY
teams made it to second place! We’re all
very proud of their sportsmanship and
respect, and we thank Sioux City for host-
ing us this year. Below are some pictures
from our time there.
As we begin Lent, it is my hope that we
can teach our community that this is a time
to reflect and re-focus ourselves on our
relationship with God. The church does
this by prescribing for us a set of things we
can do.
• Make a point to attend a few more ser-
vices that you normally would not.
With Lent comes the services of Pre-
Sanctified Liturgies held on Wednes-
days and Fridays.
• Participate in the sacrament of Confes-
sion. Confession is vital to our spiritual
lives as it cleans the dirty window of
our souls. All the smudge, dirt, mud,
and dirtiness on that window becomes
clean again as we participate in this
holy sacrament.
• Fasting. Fasting is not just about giv-
ing something up to show all you need
is God. While that may be a part of it,
the church prescribes fasting to help
center ourselves in prayer. When giv-
ing up meat for Lent, it is hoped that
one would pray when feeling hungry
and recognize the importance of God
in our lives. Without prayer, fasting is
utterly pointless.
• Read. While we should always be
reading at least a chapter of the Bible a
day, this is also a great time to learn
about Orthodoxy through books. A
great book that comes to mind is called
“Great Lent.”
*Bonus Tip* Participate in Youth Events!
In Christ,
Nathaniel Kostick
Youth Minister
p.s. We're always in need of volunteers and
chaperones. If you are interested in coming
to our youth events, please contact me by
phone or email.
Thank you! To American Legion Hellenic
Post 129 who donated $1,500 to St. George
youth athletic programs. We appreciate
their consistent support of our youth over
the years.
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St. Paul. MN
To aid the poor, the destitute, the
hungry, the aged, the sick, the unem-
ployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned,
the widowed, the handicapped, the
victims of disasters, to undertake the
burial of impoverished persons and to
offer assistance to anyone who may
need the help of the Church through
fund raising effort
–From the Mission Statement
of National Philoptochos
Years ago, Past National Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas
reflected the following on the sacred journey of Great Lent “The period
of Lent is called the spiritual spring which blossoms with the fruits of
the Spirit…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. The Lenten season offers us the opportunity
for renewal, reflection, special prayer and philanthropic actions. It is a
time that we need to intensify our dedication to the mission of Philopto-
chos and our commitment to philanthropy. It is through our acts of chari-
ty, our dedication to philanthropy and an intensified commitment in this
regard that we begin to approach the objective of loving God and one
another.”
Our goal, as Philoptochos
members is to make a posi-
tive difference in the world,
to touch people’s hearts, to
create joy and inspire those
around us. Within each of us
is the capacity to express
love and show compassion,
to share a special moment,
and to make a difference.
When you open your heart,
you add light to the world.
We are so appreciative of
all our supporters for your
time, generosity and prayers.
If you are interested to learn
more about Philoptochos, we
warmly invite you to join us!
Upcoming meetings dates are:
Sunday, March 18th and Sun-
day, May 6th following Divine
Liturgy.
In Christ’s service,
Vicky Paraschou
From the Parish Council President Alexis Bighley
Our goal for the 2018 Parish Council is to focus on building community engagement, vibrancy and vision. To that end, I will attempt
to update the community on our focus through occasional columns in Glad Tidings.
The three areas I am going to touch on today are ministries that we are energizing:
The Welcome & Outreach Ministry will be co-chaired by Eleni Hoffhines and Bob Baffa, with a goal of welcoming new church at-
tendees and introducing them to our wonderful community.
Our Young at Heart Ministry will be co-chaired by Sue and Richard Gnetz, with the able assistance of Lily Zahariades. Their first
event this year is a focus on the newly renovated State Capitol designed by Cass Gilbert, with a lecture by Margie Pearson after social
hour on Sunday, May 6. A guided tour of the State Capitol will be scheduled later in the year.
New this year is the Strategic Planning Ministry that will look into the future of St. George GOC at 3 years, 5, years and 10 years out in an effort
to identify achievable goals for our community.
St. George is an amazing community and we will continue to move St. George forward with the help of all wonderful parishioners. Please stay tuned
for our progress.
FOCUS MN Needs your Help: After nearly 8 years on Lake Street, the building in which FOCUS Minnesota has been leasing space, was
recently sold. The rent was increased by 220% due March 1st and consequently they must move. Matushka Vera has asked for help from our parishes in
the following ways:
• All donations of material goods (like groceries and clothing) to FOCUS must stop immediately until further notice. Monetary contributions
are still welcome, of course! Until FOCUS is relocated you may hold your donations or give them to other worthy community organizations.
• Seeking help from parishes, starting May 1, 2018, with a particular ministry - that of the sandwiches to homeless and indigent youth, dis-
tributed through drop-in shelters. This activity would take place on Wednesday mornings, in our own parishes, on a 5 week rotation basis. During a
rotation, the faithful would gather to make 75-80 sandwich bags, that also include a small snack or two. Focus would collect the sandwiches weekly
and deliver them to the shelter. After a 5 week commitment, it would then pass to the next parish on the list.
• Please, keep your eyes and ears open for a small commercial property with a kitchen space as well as space for storage of clothing, house-
hold goods and dry goods; either for sale or lease, in a depressed area and preferably in/around Minneapolis or St. Paul. If anyone knows of a single-
level space FOCUS can use please let Matushka Vera know how you might be able to help, or put her in touch with those who can.
• Also, parishes are asked to consider granting some unused storage space to FOCUS in the interim during their move and/or to host one or
more of the FOCUS ministries while the move is underway.
Finally, pray for our shared Orthodox ministry to the poor and needy through this challenging time of transition. The helper of the homeless is
now homeless! And we seek God's will to bring us to the next stage of our work in the Twin Cities.
To help, contact: Vera S. Proctor, Director, FOCUS-Minnesota, 1-866-267-3083, ext. 712 or 1-651-324-2705 (cell) or
www.areyouinfocus.weebly.com or http://www.FOCUSNorthAmerica.org/.
ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
1111 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
Phone 651.222.6220 Fax 651.225.9276
www.stgeorgegoc.org
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Glad Tidings March 2018
REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICES
Holy Confession: By Appointment
Vespers: (Oct. - May) Saturday 5:00 pm
Orthros: Sunday 8:15 am
Sunday School: (Sept. - May)
following Communion
Divine Liturgy: Sunday 9:30 am
WEEKDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Please see our online calendar and bulletin for latest schedule updates: http://stgeorgegoc.org/calendar/
http://www.bulletinbuilder.org/stgeorgegoc-saintpaul/current Also visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgegoc.saintpaul.mn
Mondays, March 5,12,19,26
Compline 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 7,14,21,28 Ninth Hour 5:30 p.m.
Presanctified Liturgy 6:00 p.m.
Fridays, March 2,9,16,23 Akathistos-Salutations 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 31 Lazaros Saturday Orthros 8:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.
March 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
COMING IN APRIL…
1 PALM SUNDAY & HOLY WEEK
6 HOLY FRIDAY
8 GREAT & HOLY PASCHA
10 BRIGHT TUESDAY- STS RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS & IRENE
9-14 BRIGHT/RENEWAL WEEK
23 ST GEORGE – PARISH FEAST DAY
1 10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)
2 10:30a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Clothes Closet
6pm AKATHISTOS
7:30pm Lenten Meal & Lecture
3 10am-3pm LENTEN RETREAT w/ Bobby Maddex
3pm VESPERS
4pm Movie Review w/ Bobby Maddex
7pm JOY Youth Night
4 +2ND SUN. LENT - PALAMAS
8:15am ORTHROS
9:30am LITURGY
12pm Youth Ministry Mtg.
4pm LENTEN VESPERS (St George Greek)
5 6pm COMPLINE SERVICE
7pm Catechism Class
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7 11:30a-4:30p FOCUS MN - Food Shelf
5:30pm NINTH HOUR
6pm PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
7:30pm Lenten Meal & Lecture
8 10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)
12pm OCF at St. Thomas
9 +40 MARTYRS OF SEBASTE
10:30a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Clothes Closet
6pm AKATHISTOS
7:30pm Lenten Meal & Lecture
10 5pm VESPERS
11 +3RD SUN. LENT - VENERATION OF CROSS
8:15am ORTHROS
9:30am LITURGY
11am +VENERATION OF CROSS
12pm Philoptochos Mtg.
4p-7:30p FOCUS MN - Serve a Meal
4pm LENTEN VESPERS (St Mary's Greek)
12 6pmCOMPLINE SERVICE
7pm Catechism Class
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14 11:30a-4:30p FOCUS MN - Food Shelf
5:30pm NINTH HOUR
6pm PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
7:30pm Lenten Meal & Lecture
15 10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)
6:30pm Camp Task Force Mtg. (Barb Neumann's)
7pm Ahepa Mtg
16 10:30a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Clothes Closet
6pm AKATHISTOS
7:30pm Lenten Meal & Lecture
17 12p-3p GOYA Youth (Feed My Starving Children)
5pm VESPERS
18 +4TH SUN. LENT - CLIMACUS
8:15am ORTHROS
9:30am LITURGY
4p-7:30p FOCUS MN - Serve a Meal
4pm LENTEN VESPERS (St George Antiochian)
19 6pm COMPLINE SERVICE
7pm Catechism Class
20 11am MEOCCA Mtg. at FOCUS MN
6:30pm Parish Council Mtg.
21 11:30a-4:30p FOCUS MN - Food Shelf
5:30pm NINTH HOUR
6pm PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
7:30pm Lenten Meal & Lecture
22 10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)
10a-12p Glad Tidings Mailing
12pm OCF at St. Thomas
23 10:30a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Clothes Closet
6pm AKATHISTOS
7:30pm Lenten Meal & Lecture
24 9:30am Divine Liturgy (Christ Episcopal Cathedral Chapel, Eau Claire WI)
5pm VESPERS
25 +5TH SUN. LENT
+ANNUNCIATION
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
8:15am ORTHROS
9:30am LITURGY
12pm GreekIndependence Celebration
4p-7:30p FOCUS MN - Serve a Meal
4p-6p LENTEN VESPERS (St. Panteleimon Russian)
26 6pm COMPLINE SERVICE
7pm Catechism Class
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28 11:30a-4:30p FOCUS MN - Food Shelf
5:30pm NINTH HOUR
6pm PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
7:30pm Lenten Meal
29 10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)
30 10:30a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Clothes Closet
31 +LAZAROS SATURDAY
+ST. INNOCENT- APOSTLE TO AMERICA
8am ORTHROS
9am LITURGY
11am-2pm Youth Retreat & Church Cleaning
5pmVESPERS
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1111 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55105 www.stgeorgegoc.org, 651-222-6220
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 13th Annual
St. Gregory Palamas,
an articulate defender of
Orthodoxy and true prayer in the
14th century, is commemorated
the second Sunday of Great Lent each year.
He is the inspiration for this weekend
festival featuring lectures, worship
and fellowship.
For directions to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
visit our website at
stgeorgegoc.org or call
651-222-6220 1111 Summit Ave.
St Paul, MN 55105
Friday, March 2
6:00PM Akathistos/Salutations Service 7:30PM Lenten Meal
8:00PM Why Watch?
What are the reasons you watch movies? Out of habit or to be entertained? Should Orthodox Christians even watch movies? Is it a good idea to ingest art emanating from outside the Church? What about sex and violence? To what degree do we subject ourselves to these things? Come and hear Bobby talk about these ques-tions and his personal journey to Orthodoxy.
Saturday, March 3
10:00AM Coffee and Fellowship
10:30AM How to Watch
Assuming I have convinced you to watch movies, here are some suggestions for how to do it. What do you look for in a film? What are the most important elements to look for in a film? Let’s look at the elements that comprise a movie and how they contribute to meaning.
12:00PM Lenten Potluck Luncheon
1:00PM What to Watch
There’s a lot out there, so how do you select content that will edify and strengthen your Orthodox faith? What are the films to start with, and what are the advance markers that indicate a film might be worthy of your time? When should you leave a film? These are the questions we will answer in the final lecture.
3:00PM Great Vespers Service
4:00PM Please join Bobby for a viewing and discussion of one of his favorite films "Lars and the Real Girl." Please see page two for details
Sunday, March 4
8:15AM Orthros Service 9:30AM Divine Liturgy
4:00PM Pan Orthodox Lenten Vespers
Film and Orthodox Christianity Why Watch? How to Watch? What to Watch?
Guest Speaker: Mr. Bobby Maddex
Bobby Maddex is a Senior Editor of Salvo Magazine, Station Manager of An-cient Faith Radio (AFR; http://www.ancientfaith.com), host of the AFR podcast “The Orthodox Moviegoer,” and a freelance writer and speaker on topics related to faith and culture. Bobby graduated from Wheaton College in 1994 with a degree in Political Science. After spending five years as senior editor of Gadfly, a national arts-and-culture publication out of Charlottesville, Virginia, and serving a one-year stint as the marketing director of Touchstone magazine in Chicago, he earned a Masters Degree in British Literature from DePaul University in 2002. He and his
wife Paige live in Chesterton, Indiana, with their three daughters and son.
St. Gregory Palamas,
an articulate defender of
Orthodoxy and true prayer in the
14th century, is commemorated
the second Sunday of Great Lent each year.
He is the inspiration for this weekend
festival featuring lectures, worship and fellowship.
For directions to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
visit our website at
stgeorgegoc.org or call
651-222-6220 1111 Summit Ave.
St Paul, MN 55105
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 13th Annual
BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Bobby Maddex, MA
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Wheaton College (1994) Masters of Arts, British Literature, DePaul University (2002)
Background
Bobby Maddex is a Senior Editor of Salvo Magazine, Station Man-ager of Ancient Faith Radio (AFR; http://www.ancientfaith.com), host of the AFR podcast “The Orthodox Moviegoer,” and a freelance writer and speaker on topics related to faith and culture. Bobby graduated from Wheaton College in 1994 with a degree in Political Science. After spending five years as senior editor of Gadfly, a national arts-and-culture publication out of Charlottesville, Virginia, and serving a one-year stint as the marketing director of Touchstone magazine in Chica-go, he earned a Masters Degree in British Literature from DePaul University in 2002. He and his wife Paige live in Chesterton, Indiana, with their three daughters and son.
Bobby started his career in journalism in 1994 as an editor of Gadfly magazine, a national arts-and-culture periodical out of Charlottesville, Virginia. In addition to reviewing films for the publica-tion, he had the opportunity to interview a number of prominent cultural figures, including Ray Bradbury, Suzanne Vega, Steven Soderbergh, Dana Gioia, and Jonathan Yardley. Several years later he became the Marketing Director of Touchstone Magazine, another national periodical, this one focused on conservative ecumenism and what should be the fundamental commonalities be-tween the various expressions of Christian theology—what C. S. Lewis called “Mere Christianity.”
It was at this time that Bobby and his wife converted to Eastern Orthodoxy. Their conversion was in equal part a response to the shortcomings of Evangelical Protestantism, Bobby’s educa-tion at the hands of Touchstone, and—most significantly—his sister and brother-in-law’s Chrisma-tion a few years earlier. After graduate school and a brief stint as a teacher of English literature in Austin, Texas, Bobby and Paige returned to Chicago where Bobby helped start Salvo, a journal dedicated to debunking the cultural myths that have undercut human dignity, all but destroyed the notions of virtue and morality, and slowly eroded our appetite for transcendence.
In 2009, Bobby changed careers and became the manager of Ancient Faith Radio, an internet ministry that his father and mother started on their back porch in 2004. Today, the podcasts of Ancient Faith Radio receive 300,000 downloads a month and are heard in over 172 countries. Bobby now spends most of his time developing content, hosting interview programs, and editing and producing radio programming, though he once had his own podcast on the network titled “The Orthodox Moviegoer.” Throughout this career, he has continued to keep tabs on film and hopes to resurrect the “Moviegoer” as a new video podcast.
Some of Bobby’s Topics & Presentations:
Ancient Faith Radio Technology Pop Culture
Film/Television Literature/Arts
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 4:00PM Please join Bobby for a viewing of one of his favorite films "Lars and the Real Girl." At the conclusion, Bobby will share a few of his thoughts about the movie and then open the floor to questions. "Lars and the Real Girl" is a story about a sweet, though socially inept, man whose non-sexual friendship with a life-size doll draws him into a community that ultimately heals him and his troubled past. Food- if we have leftovers. Parents- this movie is acceptable for teenage children but please re-search and decide on your own.
Parish Council Meeting Minutes Summary, January 17, 2018 6:30 p.m. I.Call Meeting to Order – 6:30 p.m.
II.Opening Prayers and Readings (Jan 17) – Heb. 13:17-21, Luke 6:17-23 III.Submission of past Parish Council Meeting Minutes – Stephen Arsenault – 6:50 p.m.
Motion: To accept the Parish Council Minutes of December 18, 2017, December 31, 2017, and January 7, 2017. Moved by Dino; Seconded by Diane. Motion passed unanimously.
IV.Treasurer’s Report– John Simon - 7:00 p.m.
Financials as of December 2017
General FON G. Festival 75th Lot Sales Capital Total Income Total Expense Net
Income 301,591 23,423 76,311 16,915 2,000 420,240
Expenses 343,335 9,627 54,319 245 5,100 412,626
Net (41,744) 13,796 21,992 (245) 16,915 (3,100) 7,614
- Reviewed for year 2017; revenue, expenses, investments and transfers, balance sheet, and budget
Motion: To accept the Treasurer’s Report into meeting records. Moved by Diane; Seconded by Steve. Motion passed unanimously.
V.Investment Report – Jim Theros and Jon Kennedy – 7:25 p.m. - Jon presented investment earnings from Morgan Stanley accounts. The Investment Ministry
will make a recommendation for future plans on investment accounts VI.Youth Program Update – Nathaniel K – 7:35 p.m.
- Sunday school will now have two teachers in each classroom. Attendance is recorded to track participation. A youth choir is being held for gaining interest and getting the children involved.
VII.Committee Reports A. Missions and Benevolence Update – George Mastrogiorgis – 7:45 p.m.
- Stewardship Report - Father Rick –. Stewardship details for December and the 2017 year. B. Scholarship Ministry – no action needed C. Landscaping Ministry – no action needed D. Website Ministry – no action needed E. Father Rick’s Updates – Father Rick - 8:15 pm
New Business
A. Window in Social Hall – Jon Kennedy – 7:30 p.m.
- Jon contacted two vendors to provide bids on replacement of the two windows in the social
hall that are Plexiglas to glass windows.
B. Welcome and Outreach – Father Rick – 8:26 p.m.
- Father Rick provided ways to improve and work on our welcome and outreach to new and
existing parishioners.
C. Glad Tidings – Diane Anastos – 8:50 p.m.
- Diane will help with communications in the Glad Tidings on Parish Council meetings
D. Contact Information published in Glad Tidings – Nanette - 8:55 p.m.
- Parish Council member’s information will be published for parishioners to be able to contact
the council with questions or concerns.
VIII.Adjournment: 9:12 p.m. Motion: To adjourn. Moved by Jimmy; Seconded by Steve K. Motion passed unanimously.
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WEDNESDAYSTHEME: VirtualPilgrimage DATE TOPIC SPEAKER:+Rev.Fr.RichardDemetriusAndrewsFebruary21 Jerusalem-Patriarchate/ChurchofSt.PeterGallicantuFebruary28 Gethsemane/StationsofCross/PraetoriumMarch7 Shepherd’sField,Bethlehem/NazarethMarch14 Galilee-Capernaum/Tabga/JordanRiverMarch21 St.Petersburg,RussiaFRIDAYSTHEME: OrthodoxChristianityinAmerica DATE TOPIC SPEAKERFebruary23 RussianOrthodox&OrthodoxChurchofAmerica Dcn.JasonKetzMarch2 LentenRetreat-Film&Orthodoxy Mr.BobbyMaddexMarch9 GreekOrthodoxChurch Fr.JasonHouckMarch16 RomanianOrthodoxChurch Mr.IulianCiutaMarch23 AntiochianOrthodoxChurch Fr.JohnChagnon
SCHEDULE6:00PMLentenService;7:30PMLentenCommunityMeal;8:00PMLecture;8:30PMQ&A;8:45PMConclude.Wednesday’sTheme: Virtual Pilgrimage A pilgrim is not only an early settler from England to North America. For 2,000 years pilgrims have journeyed to the most holy city of Jerusalem and its environs. Building on previous presentations about significant destinations in the Holy Land, Fr. Rick continues to share the sights, sounds and history of this special place from his recent trip in Fall of 2017. This includes several sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee and St. Petersburg, Russia. If you cannot be there is person, this promises to be the next best thing. Friday’sTheme: OrthodoxChristianityinAmericaWewholiveinAmericamaytakeforgrantedthehistoryofOrthodoxChristianityinourcountry.Howandwhendiditarriveonourshores?Whobroughtithere?WehopetoanswerthesequestionsandmoreaswelookatseveralethnicexpressionsofOrthodoxyinAmericaincludingtheGreek,Russia/OCA,RomanianandAntiochian(Syrian,Lebanese).Thiswillincludehistory,majordevelopmentsandcurrentchallenges.PleasejoinusforthethisjourneythroughtimetolearnandgrowinourFaith.MealHosting-Anyindividual,family,ministry,committee,orgroupisencouragedtosponsoraLentenMeal.
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OrthodoxChristianityinAmerica-BiographiesofSpeakers
DeaconJasonKetzservesatStMary'sOrthodoxCathedral(OCA)inNortheastMinneapolis.HeholdsaBachelorofScienceinMicrobiologyfromArizonaStateUniversity(2003),aMasterofDivinityfromSt.Vladimir'sSeminary(2012),andaMasterofScienceinBiomedicalEngineeringfromtheUniversityofMinnesota(2017).Along-timeresidentofFridley,MN,DcnJasoniscurrentlyemployedasaSupplyChainQualityEngineerandLeadAuditoratalocalmedicaldevicecompany.
Mr.BobbyMaddexisaSeniorEditorofSalvomagazine,StationManagerofAncientFaithRadio(AFR;www.ancientfaith.com),hostoftheAFRpodcast“TheOrthodoxMoviegoer,”andafreelancewriterandspeakerontopicsrelatedtofaithandculture.BobbygraduatedfromWheatonCollegein1994withadegreeinPoliticalScience.AfterspendingfiveyearsassenioreditorofGadfly,anationalarts-and-culturepublicationoutofCharlottesville,Virginia,andservingaone-yearstintasthemarketingdirectorofTouchstonemagazineinChicago,heearnedaMasterDegreeinBritishLiteraturefromDePaulUniversityin2002.HeandhiswifePaigeliveinChesterton,Indiana,withtheirthreedaughtersandson.
Fr.JasonHouckservesastheAssociatePastoratSt.Mary’sGreekOrthodoxChurch(sinceFeb.2015).HegraduatedfromtheUniversityofMinnesota(TwinCities)withBachelorDegreeinFinance(1999).HeisagraduateofHolyCrossGreekOrthodoxSchoolofTheology(MasterofDivinitywithhighestdistinction2005),HeservedasyouthdirectoratSt.NektariosGreekOrthodoxChurchinCharlotte,NC(2005-2007).HeearnedaMasterofTheology(Th.M)inBiblicalStudiesandNewTestamentatBostonCollege(2012).Afterordinationtothepriesthood,heservedSts.ConstantineandHelenGreekOrthodoxChurch,ofWashington,D.C.(2012–2015).Heandhiswife,Alexandra(alsoaHolyCrossgraduate,2007)havefourchildren:Paul,Lydia,Silas,andPhilip.
Mr.JulianCiutastudiedComputerScienceinRomaniaandimmigratedtotheUnitedStateswithhisfamilyabouttwentyyearsago.HeholdsaMasterDegreeinSoftwareEngineeringfromtheUniversityofSt.Thomas,andheiscurrentlyemployedintheresearchanddevelopmentdepartmentatalocalmedicaldevicecompany.JulianperformswiththeGreekDancersofMinnesota,andvolunteersatFOCUSMN,St.Mary’sChurchCamp,andchoir.HeandhisfamilyresideintheTwinCitiesandareactivemembersatSt.Mary'sGOC.
Fr.JohnChagnoniscurrentlyattachedtoSt.GeorgeAntiochianOrthodoxChurchinWestSt.Paul,MN.HeisagraduateofBemidjiStateUniversity(BachelorofScience,MassCommunications1984)andofNorthernTheologicalSeminary(MasterofDivinity,Missions&Evangelism1989).Ordainedtothedeaconatein2003andpriesthoodin2005,Fr.JohnservedasaparishpriestatSt.EliasAntiochianChurchinLaCrosse,WI(2005-10).HeiscurrentlytheLifeEnrichmentCoordinatorformemorycareatJoannaShoresinArdenHills,MN.Fr.JohnismarriedtoJaneChagnonandtheyliveinSt.Paul,Minnesota.
Fr.RichardAndrewsispastor/priestofSt.GeorgeGreekOrthodoxChristianChurchinSt.Paul,MN(since1999),avolunteerchaplainwiththeSt.PaulPoliceDepartment(since2006),acriticalincidentchaplainwithIOCCFrontline(since2013),andthechaplain/supervisorforOrthodoxChristianPrisonMinistryofMinnesota.HeisagraduateofUniversityofMinnesota(BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministration&Marketing1988)Minneapolis,MNandHolyCrossGreekOrthodoxSchoolofTheology(MasterofDivinity1994)Boston,MA.HeisDoctoralcandidate(Marriage&FamilyTherapy)atArgosyUniversity.Fr.RickpreviouslyservedHolyApostlesGOCinChicago,IL(1995-97)andDormitionGOCinRacine,WI(1997-99).
