Christ is in our midst!
On November 5/18, the Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the Martyrs Galacteon and his wife; the Apostles Patrobus, Hermas, and others of the 70; St. Gregory, Archbishop of Alexandria; Hieromartyr Silvanus, Bishop of Gaza; Martyrs Domentius and Paul, Bishops; St. Magnus, Archbishop of Milan; and St. Jonah, Archbishop of Novgorod. Through the prayers of Thy Saints, O God, save, have mercy upon and protect Thy people. Amen!
Thursday, Nov. 8: FEAST OF THE SYNAXIS OF THE ARCHANGELS Orthros 8:30 AM and Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM
Thursday, Nov. 8: GREAT VESPERS FOR THE FEAST OF ST. NECTARIOS 6:00 PM (at St. Nectarios Monastery in Emmitsburg MD)
Friday, Nov. 9: FEAST OF ST, NECTARIOS THE WONDERWORKER OF AEGINA AND METROPOLITAN OF PENTAPOLIS Orthros and Divine Liturgy 8:30 AM (at St. Nectarios Monastery in Emmitsburg, MD)
2018-2019 BIBLE STUDY: “The Gospel of St. John: Beholding the Glory” This year’s Scripture study focuses on the fourth Gospel, composed by St. John the Theologian. Join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM or 7:00 PM in the Church library to explore the depths of the Gospel written by “the disciple whom Jesus loved.”
LIVE ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2018-2019:: Each Sunday at 11:30 AM, the St. George Adult Education program meets in the Church library and is live streamed to a global audience through the Orthodox Christian Network Facebook page. This year’s theme is “The Shared Experience of the Orthodox Christian Faith.” People all over the world listen to our class, write in their comments, and interact with your fellow parishioners in real-time. On November 4 our class on “The Experience of Orthodoxy:Understanding our Faith at its Core” was connected globally to the Orthodox faithful in the U.S., including Alaska, the United Kingdom, Canada, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Greece, India, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Russia, Sweden, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates, among other countries. Click this link to watch it using Facebook or click this link to watch from any device now and share with your family and friends!
ADULT INQUIRY CLASS: For adults interested in joining the Orthodox Church. Through discussion, speakers, and personal sharing, adults will be preparing to receive Baptism or Chrismation. Sessions will be held at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays (except October 31 and November 21) in the Church Library. Contact Fr. Dimitrios for more information or to sign up at 301-469-7990.
FOR REFLECTION…
‘Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.”’ – Luke 7: 11-14
The Lord’s raising of the son of the widow of Nain is much like what He does with each of us. For seeing us dead in our ways and destined for the grave as a result of sin, the Giver of Life is quick to act. For who else is able to stop the mournful march towards the grave? Who can reach deep within the casket to bring us out of the snares of death? And who can raise us from the pit of sin and restore us to glory with but a simple command? Only God can! He stops us along the path of destruction, and through a process of metanoia, directs us towards the way of righteousness. He touches us in the Eucharist as He did with the young man’s coffin. And He speaks life into us with His Holy Word as He did when He said to the young man,“I say to you, arise!”
Prayer
Lord the Giver of Life! Do not leave me dead in my sins, but rescue me and restore my life as you did with widow’s son.
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50 PLUS: The next 50 Plus meeting is Nov. 14 at 11:30 AM. Everyone is welcome and luncheon served. John Sitilides will speak on the Current Financial and Administrative Situation of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Our Bake Sale will be on two days: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM and Sunday Nov. 18, after Divine Liturgy. All proceeds are directed to kitchen renovation. We need your support. For any questions call Maria Kopsidas 240.421.9909.
LUNCH WITH SANTA: Will be hosted by the St. George Greek Preschool on Sunday, December 2nd following the Divine Liturgy. Join us for lunch with a special visit from Santa. Tickets for adults are $17, children are $8, and children under 3 are free. Tickets are available for purchase online at https://stgeorge.ccbchurch.
ORTHODOX YOUTH MISSION TEAM: St. George young adults and adult leaders are forming an Orthodox Youth Mission Team to participate July 7-13, 2019 in the Appalachian Service Project, working with families in this very poor region of the United States to help make their homes “warmer, safer and drier.” Registration deadline will be in November – contact Athena Kaiser for information at 240-498-0870 or avkmail@verizon.net
“God’s love is not restricted to when you think you’ve performed well. He loves you even when you make mistakes and fail.”