WEEKLY ONLINE BULLETIN

April 21, 2024

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Sunday, April 21

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

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Orthros/Matins 830am

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Divine Liturgy 930am

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Memorial Service

Mary Tosi (3 year)

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PRAYER LIST

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Click here to download a PRAYER FOR THOSE GOING THROUGH DEPRESSION

CHILDREN'S WORD

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Click Here for This Week’s Theme: When God Says "NO"

DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL - Please note that on the Sundays of Great Lent, The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated. The offering prayers for the Holy Gifts, are different than the prayers of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

COFFEE HOUR & FELLOWSHIP - Please know that during this Great Lenten Season, in following the fasting guidelines of the Church, there will be no meat or dairy products served.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY TODAY - The Spring General Assembly will be held following Divine Liturgy today. Come hear about the activities of the church and share your opinions and ideas of how we may serve the people of our community.

PALM SUNDAY FISH DINNER – Save the date of April 28 for the Anagennesis Palm Sunday Fish Dinner! Tickets are available at coffee hour and in the church office. See the flyers for details. Purchase your ticket by April 25.

PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED – Photographers wanted to take pictures at future events for the St. George Memory Project. Please contact the office for more info.

PART-TIME CHANTERS/READERS NEEDED – We have services during Great and Holy Week next week. We welcome those who would like to assist and help with the readings. If you would like to volunteer to help with reading various Scripture passages or to chant, please come to the chanter stand before the service to offer your participation.

GREAT & HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT – We are happy to inform you that we are planning to have this retreat for the young people of our Parish Family. The retreat welcomes children from grades K – 12. Those families that are interested we ask that you email the church office so we can begin to know who is interested in this Retreat! Please note children 5 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

MYROFORES – All young ladies of the community are welcome to be Myrofores for the Good Friday services in the afternoon and evening on April 14. Please email Athena Bevan at sundayschool@stgeorgenh.org

SCHOLARSHIP PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE – Please contact the church office if you would like a scholarship packet.

EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS – The Anagennesis Ladies Society will be decorating the Cathedral to celebrate Easter. Easter Flower Offering Forms are available in the Narthex and Community Center. Thank you for your generosity!

PASCHA EGGS – The Anagennesis Ladies are asking for individuals to donate one or two dozen red, cooked eggs for Pascha. Eggs should be delivered to the Church during Holy Week, through Holy Friday, May 3. Your response to this appeal is greatly appreciated.

PASCHA FELLOWSHIP HOUR- Easter morning after the Divine Liturgy, come, break the fast, and celebrate the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. The Board of Directors will provide roast lamb and liquid refreshments. Bring a dish to share and join your fellow parishioners in the celebration. All are welcome! Kindly let the office know what you will bring to share and if you can assist with setting up and cleanup after the event. Καλή Ανάσταση!

VESPERS OF LOVE SERVICE ON PASCHA - As we have in previous years, we are looking for those who can read foreign languages to proclaim the Gospel in as many languages as possible (which is the tradition of the Church at this service). A flyer is included in this bulletin.

Today Following Services

Bible Study Every Wednesday at 11am!

We have resumed our Weekly Bible Study which will be every Wednesday at 11am! We are currently discussing Chapter 2 of St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians.

Join us as we all learn more about Scripture, our Faith and our Traditions!!!

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FINAL SESSION THIS TUESDAY, APRIL 23

START TIME 5PM!!!

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APR. 14 YOUTH SERMON

Ladders and Life

What is your favorite board game to play? Monopoly, Sorry, how about Shutes and Ladders? Well today, the 4th Sunday of Great Lent we celebrate St. John the Ladder who wrote a book about Divine Ascent.

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This sermon was inspired by Pres. Alexandra Houck

APR. 21 MAIN SERMON

Prayer and Its Importance

Many would say that they pray and some may agree that it is effective. But how many believe that prayer is a powerful way to bring us, individually, and our families closer to God and each other?

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One question to ask yourself:

"if prayer was a full-time position/job... would I still be employed?"

UPCOMING EVENTS

YOUTH SUMMER REGISTRATIONS

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Prosphoro

Bread has been the emblem of God’s providence for us, throughout humanity’s history. Both physical (bread as food) and spiritual - the επιούσιον (epiousion) or “supersubstantial” bread of the Lord’s prayer, the bread of Holy Communion.

In the Orthodox Christian church, the pinnacle of our worship is union with Christ, both spiritually but also physically, by consuming the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Since the Last Supper, before every Divine Liturgy, one or more of the faithful prepare and bring bread to church to be used as the Body of Christ in the Eucharist. The Orthodox church is liturgical. For those of us who bake prosphoro, the liturgy begins as we prepare to bake!

Prosphoro is an offering to God, made from His material gifts to us, and prepared lovingly and prayerfully.

A special website is available to share with the faithful this ‘proper’ method of preparation of the holy gift according to the Greek Orthodox tradition. Please click here to learn how to bake this beautiful offering.