From Saint George

Centennial weekend update!

Metropolitan SABA’s schedule has changed, we have been asked to postpone our Centennial celebration weekend by one week. His Eminence looks forward to spending the weekend with us, and apologies for any inconvenience. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. The new dates are September 12th and September 13th. All you need to know…
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Christian Education…

Christian Education for the year is coming to a close, but we’ll be back after our Centennial celebration! Stay tuned for updates in September. 6/7 – Family Potluck. Please remember to bring a dish to share and stay for some fellowship. In the Orthodox Church, the “coffee hour” or fellowship that immediately follows the Divine…
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Memory eternal +++

It is with profound regret that we let you know of the falling asleep of our beloved sister in Christ, Karen Wasieczko, who was a beacon of light and a pillar of strength at St. George for so many, many, many years. She was a trusted friend to us all. May her memory be eternal.…
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Glory to God for all things!

Fr. Raphael is home, resting after his (second) hip replacement surgery done this week, on Wednesday. Thank you to those who have checked in. He is feeling stronger each day. Once again, Fr. Alex Mitrovich will be serving the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, May 31st, with the “Kneeling prayers” for the Feast of Pentecost; again…
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St. George Day!

Christ is risen! He truly is risen! Tomorrow is the feast of our heavenly patron, the Great Martyr and Trophybearer George. Orthodox parishes celebrate their patronal feast with great joy, but because his feast often falls during Lent or Holy Week, he tends to get shortshrifted. So, let’s do our best to honor him and…
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Happy Bright Friday!

Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! What a great Holy Week and Pascha! SO thankful to all who contributed through chanting and singing, serving, decorating, providing food, cleaning, ushering, organizing, etc.! Y’all are the best! Khouriye and I had to split to Maryland for my beloved friend, the Priest Timothy’s funeral, and returned late…
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Processions and Vigil

Blessed Holy and Great Friday! Real quick, we will be processing outside both tonight and tomorrow, so bring a coat! (Of course, those not up for it can stay in the church.) Also, the Young Adults will be sponsoring a vigil at the tomb through the night. You do not have to be a young…
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Weekend of the Palms!

Glory be to Jesus Christ! Glory forever! Well, Holy Week is upon us. Are you excited yet? Lots on the calendar for sure. Let’s start with the remainder of this week: Then a VERY busy weekend: Here is the basic Holy Week schedule: May God give us strength and bless us with seeing the Empty…
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Great Feast of Annunciation!

Glory be to Jesus Christ! Glory forever! What a great weekend we had at St. George. Thanks to all who cooked, baked, served, cleaned-up and welcomed guests. Tomorrow is the Great Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos. Service schedule: Joyous Feast!