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 $664,313.67 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. 

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

No class this Sunday, Nov. 6th.

PHILOPTOCHOS

One more week till the Holiday Bazaar!! Join us on November 12th with many wonderful vendors, food and pastries!! 

We are still taking orders for our Thanksgiving Trimming Bake Sale. Visit us Sunday during fellowship hour or email us to place your order at StGPhiloptochos1019@gmail.com 

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.

PRESCHOOL

Lunch with Santa, a beautiful tradition at St. George will be hosted by St. George Greek Preschool in person this year. Join us Sunday, December 11th following Divine Liturgy for lunch with a special visit from Santa. 

Tickets for adults are $20, children are $10, and children under 3 are free.

Tickets are available for purchase online via our website under the events tab: https://www.stgeorgegreekpreschool.org/events.html. Space is limited so please reserve as soon as possible. If you have any questions please email St.George.Greek.Preschool@gmail.com. We look forward to you joining us! 

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. 

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/

MWOSH

Sunday, November 6th

The Open House is being offered to provide prospective families with an opportunity to tour the home as a potential residence for aging family members. An RSVP is requested in order to limit attendance. As the house will already be home to several people, we ask that people attending the open house be limited to those families interested for a potential resident.

 

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