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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAINT GEORGE
7701 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland 20817
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FR. DIMITRIOS ANTOKAS, PRESIDING PRIEST
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As we enter Christmas holiday season, your generous support for St. George’s many blessed ministries and operations is more important than ever. Please help us reach our $900,000 goal so St. George thrives and flourishes without the need for outside revenue. Thank you for your strong and enduring commitment to our parish. To God be the glory!
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As year-end approaches, please consider your long-term impact on the future life of St. George. Tax benefits include donating long-term appreciated securities or making a Qualified Charitable Contribution from your taxable IRA directly to St. George, if applicable. Please contact Father Dimitrios for further guidance and be sure to contact your financial professional to determine if these choices are suitable for you.
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ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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Sunday, December 11
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
The Human Person and the “Awesome Judgement Seat of Christ”
This week we will continue our discussion about the formation of the human person in the context of looking forward to what it means in the Liturgy when the Priest prays “And let us ask for a Christian end to our life, peaceful, without shame and suffering, and for a good defense before the awesome judgment seat of Christ.”
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Christmas experience Ornament Contest
The Sunday School Christmas Tree theme this year will be “ What a wonderful Life”. Students are invited to make and bring ornaments within the theme (little bells, angel wings, angels) and write anonymous heartfelt messages for friends and family to brighten their holiday with a prayer. The winner of the ornament contest will be acknowledged with a prize by Father Dimitrios.
Christmas Bulletin Drawing Contest
A call to all our great little or not so little artists!
Use the traditional Orthodox Nativity scene icons and write your icon to decorate the Saint George’s Christmas bulletin.
The artist of the icon selected will get a prize from Father Dimitrios and a check of $200 will be sent to an Orthodox charity/mission of their choice.
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Philoptochos is preparing to bring Christmas Joy to the residents of three Interfaith Works Emergency Centers. We kindly ask for $25 gift cards this Sunday after Divine Liturgy. Visit us at our table during fellowship hour.
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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.
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Limited spots available in the afternoon English class (Mon-Fri 12:30pm-3:30pm). 2/3 days/week option available.
For information, please email the preschool director at directorstgeorgegreekpreschool@gmail.com
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Dec. 18 Bake Sale, following the Divine Liturgy. Items for sale in the Grand Hall include vasilopita w/coin, baklava, karithopita, melomakarona, kourambiethes and koulourakia.
For pre orders please use this link: https://stgeorge.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/695/responses/new
For more information, contact Maria Kopsidas at (240) 421-9909.
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We are recruiting for the July 9-15 mission trip to Appalachia, repairing homes to help make them warmer, safer, and drier. For information, please visit the CCB Mission Team site or contact Athena Kaiser at athena59kaiser@gmail.com
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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/
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