GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAINT GEORGE

7701 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland 20817

 

FR. DIMITRIOS ANTOKAS, PRESIDING PRIEST

 

DIVINE SERVICES

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

STEWARDSHIP

VOYAGE to 900! To date we have received $662,167 towards our 2022 goal of $900,000. Your donations help sustain our church’s many ministries and operations without the need for outside revenue. Thank you for your strong and enduring commitment to our parish. To God be the glory!

GALA

The gala mobile auction site is officially open and thanks to the generosity and support of our community, we have some incredible items and experiences. 

Start browsing, placing your bids and eyeing the items that will be open for auction at the big bash on November 4 including some once-in-a-lifetime live auction adventures. Happy bidding! 

Bidding closes at 9pm on Friday, November 4. 


https://one.bidpal.net/stgeorgegala

3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

Please join us for the 3rd Annual St. George Christmas Experience!

Saturday, Dec. 3, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This wonderful outdoor celebration opens Christmas season 2022, with a guest appearance by Santa Claus!

Registration Link: https://stgeorge.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/686/responses/new

Parishioners and friends are encouraged to sponsor trees and wreaths to line our church campus for a walk or drive-through representing the vibrancy of our St. George community. 

  • Christmas Tree Sponsorship: 7' pre-lit Christmas trees provided for you to decorate your tree ($300) or have your tree decorated by our designer ($500).
  • Christmas Wreath Sponsorship: $100

Trees and wreaths will remain on display at St. George through January 2023.

Register all individuals in your group for a time interval, as we are following public health guidelines.

Please see flier for pictures of all goods sold below. Pick-up for all products is on December 3rd during the event. 

  • Tsoureki (1.5 lb. sweet bread) - $15
  • Koulourakia package of 12 - $10
  • Christmas Ornament: Icon w/incense or Cross w/Icons - $20

CASH BAR

Food and drink will be sold during the event and available while supplies last. 

Please bring an unwrapped toy for charity!

All Christmas Experience proceeds will help "Cool Down the GYM" at Saint George.

MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Attend In Person or Virtual: Church Library or through OCTV YouTube Live or https://www.facebook.com/MyOCN/

View past recorded classes: https://www.youtube.com/user/OCNVideoChannel/videos

Sunday, October 30th

Unknowing Ourselves

A discussion on how we should see and experience ourselves and others as living icons of Christ, and how we achieve this through the difficult task unknowing ourselves.

PHILOPTOCHOS

You can still place your Thanksgiving Trimmings order for Koulourakia, Kourabiedes, Melomakarona and Baklava. Email us at StGPhiloptochos1019@gmail.com or visit us during fellowship hour to place your order.

Join us for a festive Holiday Bazaar with many wonderful vendors on November 12th between 11am-5pm in the Grand Hall.

MISSION TEAM

The St. George Mission Team will again partner with the OrthodoxYouth Mission Team for another mission trip with the Appalachia Service Project next July. Please see the information on the CCB Mission Team site and contact Athena Kaiser at athena59kaiser@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you.

GREEK SCHOOL

ADULT GREEK CLASSES will be offered on weekday evenings for three different levels beginner, intermediate and advanced. Classes begin in early October. This year we are also offering online adult classes for all three levels.

For registration links and additional information, please visit our website: https://stgeorge.org/education/greek-school/

PRESCHOOL

St. George Greek Preschool https://www.stgeorgegreekpreschool.org/

There are still openings in certain classes! The preschool is open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5:30 pm for children 2 to 5 yrs. old. Half Day option available. To visit the school and schedule a tour, please contact director Marilena Michalas at directorstgeorgegreekpreschool@gmail.com or call 301-346-4110.

Preschool Registration CCB link: https://stgeorge.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/608/responses/new

St. George Kindergarten

We are so excited and proud to launch St. George Kindergarten this fall! Class is taught in English by an experienced, certified kindergarten teacher. 45-minute Greek language instruction each day. Children must be 5 yrs. old by September 1, 2022 to be able to register. Kindergarten registration CCB link:https://stgeorge.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/590/responses/new

For more information on Kindergarten, contact Marilena at directorstgeorgegreekpreschool@gmail.com or call 301-346-4110. 

 

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