Category Archives: Services
A Churching and a Crowning
We welcome our newest member of the church, baby Desi. “The servant of God is brought within the church in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.” We also congratulate our newest married couple, James and Anna. “Do thou bless also in the removal of these crowns those who have been united to one […]
First Day of Church School
Our final day with our Bishop last weekend began with a Matins Service, a church school class blessing and Liturgy. The Bishop also tonsured a new Reader in our church – James “Seraphim” Rossetti, and said prayers for September 11th. Following Liturgy, we distributed Creative Arts awards to the church school children, and Orthodox Study bibles to our 6th graders […]
Join us Tonight and Tomorrow for Pan-Orthodox Ascension Services
We will be hosting pan-Orthodox services for the feast of the Ascension of our Lord. Tonight — Wednesday, June 8th — there will be a Vespers service beginning at 7:00 PM. Tomorrow — Thursday, June 9th — Matins will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by Liturgy and a shared covered dish luncheon downstairs in our church hall. The priests and […]
2016 Holy Week Schedule
We look forward to seeing you at our Holy Week services: PALM SUNDAY – APRIL 24 9:00 a.m. Matins and Blessing of Palms 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy followed by a luncheon hosted by the church school families THEME: The triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem before His voluntary death is recalled. Carrying palm branches, the faithful join in procession […]
Lenten Sundays
In a previous post, we shared how we prepare for Lent with several Sundays of Gospel readings focusing on faith, humility, repentance, love and forgiveness. Each Sunday during Lent we also focus on certain themes for our spiritual edification. Learn more about these important Lenten Sundays from our Archdiocese website: The Lenten Calendar. Pictured below are photos from the Sunday […]
We venerate Thy pure image, O Christ our God!
On March 20th, we celebrated the first Sunday of Great Lent, Orthodox Sunday, the triumph of Orthodoxy, and the restoration of the holy icons. It was a great blessing to celebrate with so many of our fellow Orthodox, clergy, and his grace Archbishop MELCHISEDEK at the Orthodoxy Sunday Vespers, held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. Two members […]
Forgiveness Sunday and Lenten Services
Following Liturgy and a teen sponsored breakfast this Sunday, we gather together at a Forgiveness Vespers. The last several pre-Lenten Sundays have focused on faith, humility, repentance, love and now forgiveness. According to Alexander Schmemann, in chapter two of his Lenten classic Great Lent, forgiveness is “the return to unity, solidarity, love. To forgive is to put between me and […]
St. Ellien Feast Day
Thank you to Deacon Glen and the parishioners at St. Ellien for your hospitality. We appreciated praying with you and sharing in fellowship.
St. Ellien Day Celebration with Bishop Thomas – Saturday, February 27th
Deacon Glenn McIntyre and the St. Ellien church have cordially invited all St. George parishioners to attend their St. Ellien Day celebration on Saturday, February 27th. 9:00 am: Hierarchical Matins 10:00 am: Hierarchical Liturgy Luncheon and activities after Liturgy Please contact the church office at 724/335-9988 if you plan to attend, or if you would like to carpool, so that […]
Join us for Liturgy on Wednesday, October 5th