St. George Greek 10.14 Orthodox Church VOLUME 20, ISSUE 9 St. , Minnesota OCTOBER 2014

To our beloved Orthodox Christian faithful throughout the United States of America: [Let us] maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph. 4.3)

Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, We, the members of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of Ameri- ca, gathered in Dallas, Texas, for our fifth annual meeting on September 16, 2014, greet you with paternal love, as we offer glory and thanks to our Triune God. Thirty-eight bishops convened in the unity of our holy Orthodox faith, mindful of our responsibil- ity to each other and to the whole Church as the Body of Christ. We opened our Assembly with the cele- bration of the and the sharing of the Holy Eucharist at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas Texas as guests of our host, Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver. Even as our Church honors the holy and precious Cross, we celebrate the universal and definitive victory of God over evil, sin and death. We express our deep gratitude to all those who labored for this fifth annual Assembly Meeting. We recognize the new First Vice-Chairman of the Assembly, Metropolitan Joseph, of the Antio- chian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, recently elected to succeed Metropolitan Philip of blessed memory. May our Lord Jesus Christ grant eternal repose to our brother and concelebrant Met- ropolitan Philip. The Assembly also welcomes its Second Vice-Chairman, newly consecrated Bishop John of Naro-Fominsk, Administrator of the of Moscow’s parishes in America, and expresses its thanks to Justinian, who has returned to Russia. Finally, we greet the latest member of our Assembly, Bishop Saba, representing the parishes of the Patriarchate of Georgia in the USA. In the opening session, our chairman Archbishop Demetrios underlined our responsibility as bish- ops in witnessing to the Gospel and manifesting God’s love in our world. Therefore, in our conversations carried out in a spirit of mutual trust and fraternity, we focused on issues related to the role of our Church in society, such as the advancement of religious education and relations with other churches and religions. We heard reports from the directors of the Assembly’s seven agencies, with an overview of their history and current activities. The agencies include the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), Ortho- dox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), Orthodox Christian Network (OCN), Orthodox Christian Fellow- ship (OCF), Orthodox Christian Education Commission (OCEC), Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS). In particular, we recognized our responsibility to address primarily domestic but also, by exten- sion, global issues as the Orthodox Christian community of a nation that plays a decisive role in our world. We are cognizant of the vocation and obligation, especially as we await the Holy and Great Synod of the Orthodox Autocephalous Churches scheduled for the Spring of 2016 in Istanbul. Over the next months, we shall have the opportunity to submit specific recommendations and proposals for consideration by the Syn- od, through its special Pan-Orthodox Preparatory Committee, with a view to overcoming existing canoni- cal anomalies in the United States. We reaffirm our commitment to the decisions of the Primates of the Orthodox Autocephalous Churches and the Pan-Orthodox Preconciliar Conferences. In this regard, we in this issue engaged in constructive deliberation on the vision of our Church in the United States in light of Orthodox Registry P.3 ecclesiology and canon law, but also in view of recent immigration developments and trends. In declaring our common faith and professing our pastoral witness, we pray for the families of our Parish News P.4-5 faithful, who face unprecedented and unfathomable challenges from diverse contemporary societal trends, especially as a result of the increasing eclipse of the Christian family and its traditional values. Therefore, Youth News P.6 we emphasize the primacy and priority of the family Christian life, remembering that the first man and

September Photos P.7 (Continued on page 2) (Continued from page 1) woman created in the image and likeness of God constituted a family, that the incarnate Word was born into a family, and that the crucified Lord was concerned about His family on the precious and life-giving Cross.

Finally, we agreed on the following resolutions: 1) We unanimously agreed on our fervent support for the convocation of the Holy and Great Council in 2016 and entreat all those responsible for its realization to work in a spirit of unity and harmony in order to bring the blessed occasion to fruition without any delay or hindrance. 2) We deplore the ongoing violence and extreme bloodshed throughout the world. In the Middle East, hostility and brutality are oc- curring among members of different religions, sometimes supposedly in the name of religion. We pray for peace and justice in this region, for protection of Christian and other minorities in the ancient lands of , Iraq and Palestine, as well as for the cessation of racial discrimination, partisan extremism, and religious fanaticism. We especially decry the violence of the so-called Islamic State, commending our brothers and sisters in the region to work as apostles of peace. 3) In Ukraine, we have watched for months with mounting dismay and grief the armed conflict and unjustifiable bloodshed among our own brothers and sisters. We appeal to a humanitarian response to the innocent victims of this conflict. We call upon all par- ties to deepen the present truce; may church and government leaders in the region be a force of restraint and reconciliation. We pray for dialogue and understanding in this land, whose Christian roots date to over one thousand years ago. May God bring unity and peace to the church and people in Ukraine. 4) We fervently appeal once again for the release of our brother bishops in Syria, the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Paul Yazigi (brother of the His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch) and the Syrian Orthodox Archbishop John Ibrahim, as well as of all kidnapped persons. 5) Moreover, we regret that our brother Archbishop Jova of Ohrid remains imprisoned in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedo- nia, and we implore the authorities in FYROM for a prompt and fair resolution to this issue. 6) We are deeply concerned about the reported dramatic rise of those who label themselves as religiously indifferent, agnostic or atheist. We commit ourselves to raising greater awareness and striving to more ardent preaching of the Christian gospel, while calling upon our faithful to increase their vigilance and continue growing in their understanding of our Church’s teaching and tra- dition. In conclusion, we ask for the prayers of our precious and beloved Orthodox faithful, as we continue the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ, who went about all Galilee, teaching in the synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every infir- mity among the people (Mat. 4.23). May the abundant blessings of our merciful God be with you all.

Archbishop Demetrios, Chairman Archbishop Kyrill Metropolitan Joseph, 1st Vice Chairman Bishop Peter Bishop John, 2nd Vice Chairman Bishop Theodosy Bishop Basil, Secretary Bishop Nicholas Metropolitan Antony, Treasurer Bishop Longin Metropolitan Iakovos Bishop Mitrophan Metropolitan Isaiah Bishop Maxim Metropolitan Alexios Archbishop Nicolae Metropolitan Nikitas Bishop Saba Metropolitan Nicholas Bishop Daniil Metropolitan Savas Metropolitan Tikhon Bishop Daniel Archbishop Nathaniel Bishop Sevastianos Archbishop Nikon Bishop Gregory Archbishop Benjamin Bishop Thomas Archbishop Melchisedek Bishop John Bishop Mark Bishop Anthony Bishop Michael Bishop Nicholas Bishop Alexander Metropolitan Hilarion Bishop David

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Church Staff Births and Office Hours

August 15 Mariano: Parents Dina & Eric Negron Church Office Hours M,W,Th, F 9:00 AM—2:00 PM Tues. 12:00 —5:00 PM

Memorials Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews, Presbyter August 31 Lucille Marinos (1 year) (651) 222-6220 Email: [email protected]

August 17 Anna Theodorou (1 year) Administrative Assistant (651) 222-6220 Email: [email protected]

Jon Kennedy, Parish Council President (651) 653-9756 Email: [email protected] A Beautiful Milestone Lani Hattling, Fr. Daniel & Presbytera Eileen Simon celebrated Sunday School Director their 50th Wedding Anniversary and Fr. Daniel's (763) 551-4876 48th year of ordination to the Holy Priesthood on Email: [email protected]

August 24th. We pray many of God’s rich bless- Stella Hofrenning, ings upon them and wish many more years to Greek School Director them. Xronia Polla and Axios! (651) 917-2668 Email: [email protected]

Reva Adkins, Philoptochos President (651) 337-1118 Email: [email protected] Festal Icons Needed Glad Tidings—Editor Email: GladTidings Please donate a Festal Icon (11" x 14") in memory of a loved one. The cost is $75.00 per icon. @stgeorgegoc.org The icons are displayed in the church nave and are put out for veneration on the Feast Day Andrea Faches & Eric Chadwick, of the Saint or event they represent. To donate an icon, fill out a form (found on the bulletin Loaves and Fishes Coordinators board by the kitchen) and return it to the office. Email: [email protected]

Submissions for upcoming issues are due by the 11th of the preceding month.

Parable of Rich Man & Lazaros Jesus Heals Ten Lepers

page 3 emailing [email protected]. Sympathies & Condolence to Michael Phyllo Pick-Up Days are Nov. 2 and 9 Mihalides, whose twin brother, George, Parish following liturgy. fell asleep in the Lord. Funeral service

was September 5th at St. George GOC in Not only do your pastries turn out NewsNews Sherville, Indiana. May his memory be pretty, but working with FRESH phyllo eternal! is SO MUCH EASIER! Each pound is $4

for advance orders. Please see order Ecclesiastical Divorce A spiritual Oct. 10 Happy 50th birthday, Fa- form in Gladtidings or at church to court hearing will be scheduled soon ther Rick! Xronia Polla! place your order. this Fall to review petitions for ecclesi-

astical divorce. If you have a civil di- Family Camp October 10-12, 2014 Sunday Social Hour Volunteers need- Join us this fall in a new camping site… ed for October 12 and all of December. vorce, you need a divorce through/from the Church in order to return to sacra- Camp Courage near Annandale, Minne- Please contact Naomi Tsantir at 612-781- mental good standing. You also need sota. We are thrilled to announce that 6485. this to be married in the Church after a our guest speaker is Mother Macrina divorce. Please keep in mind: those who from the Dormition of the Mother of Intro to Orthodoxy If you're planning cohabitate, and those who have a civil God Monastery. She will talk to us to convert to Orthodox Christianity or marriage without a Church marriage about what it means as an Orthodox you would just like to brush up on your are also not in sacramental good stand- Christian to live the cycles of the knowledge, enroll in the Cooperative ing. This is also known as church. Beside the time with Mother Catechism program this Fall. Classes “excommunicated.” To begin the pro- Macrina, family camp provides a chance will meet at St. George Church cess of reconciliation to the Church, con- to step away from the busy world in on Tuesday evenings 7-9pm start- tact Fr. Rick. which we live to relax, experience God’s ing September 9th through December 2nd. beautiful nature, visit with other Ortho- Bring a friend or family member. Also, Find Us on Facebook for up to date dox families, and get closer to it is helpful for parents and godparents news and information, please visit our HIM! Registration is available to prepare for upcoming baptisms. For parish Facebook page. Just type in the at www.stmaryscamp.com. There you more info, go to www.meocca.org. parish name and you’ll notice a photo of will find more information about the weekend. It is a first come, first served Want to Greek Dance? The Greek the front of the church. Facebook is a registration process. Don’t delay! This Dancers of Minnesota are currently re- powerful communication tool. is a weekend you will not want to cruiting new dancers for the upcoming FOCUS MN Weekly Schedule: If you miss. Remember, couples without chil- year. If you can sing or play a Greek would like to help there are plenty of dren, singles, empty nesters, grandpar- instrument (clarinet, santouri, lyra, opportunities each week- ents are all a part of our church fami- daouli-drum), you can participate that Wednesdays Food Shelf 11:30am - ly! If you have any questions, feel free way as well. We aim to represent the 4:30pm; Thursdays Workday 10:00am - to contact Cindy Karos whole village, so all ages are invited, 2:30pm (sorting, organizing, odd jobs ([email protected]) or Doria Saros children through adults (ages 7 to 77, etc.); Friday Clothes Closet 10:30am - ([email protected]). some exceptions made for younger chil- 2:30pm; Sunday serve meals from 4:00- dren, so please ask). You do not have to 7:30pm. Contact director Mat. Vera Proc- PHILOPTOCHOS: be Greek. There is no fee. Practices are FRESH Phyllo Holiday Orders are tor [email protected] for more info. on Sunday evenings in the St. George this month! – Philoptochos ladies will social hall. Contact Angela or Marisa be taking orders in October for FRESH Women Pan-Orthodox Tea- St. Mortari at 651-730-1652 or e-mail us phyllo. Get your orders in for the holi- George Antiochian Orthodox Church through our website day baking season. cordially invites all Orthodox women to www.greekdancersmn.com. our Women Pan-Orthodox Tea Orders taken Oct. 5, 12 and 19 or by on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 3:00pm.

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Vespers to follow at 5:00pm, at 1250 ance. For more info contact Don Vano- Oakdale Avenue, West St. Paul, MN. ver District Governor. Featured speaker is Matushka Vera Proc- tor, director of FOCUS MN, will discuss Opportunities at St. George the Myrrhbearing women and how we, Administrative Assistant This position as Orthodox Women, can emulate their is 30 hours per week with same sched- example within our church, homes, ule M-F. Main responsibilities include work and daily lives. The event is free answering phone and emails, data en- but please bring a dessert to share. try, printing, copying, mailings, filing, RSVP to Sue Perry, 651-895- inventory control, interaction with pa- 6291, [email protected] or Chris- rishioners and vendors, light support OCF is starting up at the tine Quam, 651-270-3829 for volunteer groups. We need a highly University of St. Thomas or [email protected]. self-responsible person who can multi- task with good interpersonal and organ- AHEPA District 14 Fall Confer- izational skills. Send resume and cover ence in Minneapolis at St. letter [email protected]. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday October 4th with meetings 1- Youth Minister The position is once 5 PM. Dinner/dance social event Satur- again open for any applicants. Please day evening. Golf event (The Tiger contact Fr. Rick if interested. Open) Sunday afternoon. RSVP by Sep- tember 27th. Both the Supreme and the Gladtidings Editor Must be able to DOP Grand president will be in attend- work in Microsoft Publisher. New cross installed on top of Holy Gate

St. George’s 75th Anniversary

St. George Diamond Jubilee Kick-Off Reception Saturday, October 25, 6:30 pm – St. George Social Hall

The entire parish is invited for wine, appetizers & fellowship! Come & see what we have been planning for this special milestone of our church. We want you there for this fun evening!

page 5 the Mother of God Monastery. She will talk to us about what it means as an Orthodox Christian to live the cycles of the church. Beside the time with Mother Macrina, St. George family camp provides a chance to step away from the busy world in which we live to relax, experience God’s beautiful nature, visit with other Orthodox families, and Youth get closer to HIM! Registration is available

at www.stmaryscamp.com. There you will find more infor-

mation about the weekend. It is a first come, first served registration process. Don’t delay! This is a week- end you will not want to miss. Remember, couples without Cinema Night—Youth/Family Activity children, singles, empty nesters, grandparents are all a Saturday, October 4 @ 6:00PM part of our church family! If you have any questions, feel Join your Church family and friends in the Social Hall free to contact Cindy Karos ([email protected]) or Doria Saturday October 4th for Youth Cinema Night. Saros ([email protected]). We will be screening some Pixar shorts followed by our feature film, Sunday School Notes Disney's Oz: The Great and Power- Sunday School Service Sunday is coming up on Sunday, ful starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, October 5th. A few students will be participating in a Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz. new Junior Ushering program. Sunday School families A concession stand style dinner will will also be hosting the Social Hour on October be served during the shorts with 5th. Please show them our support. snacks for the feature film and des- Sunday School Registration is online, please register sert during intermission. Yes, inter- your students if you have not already done so. Registra- mission! We will also have a photo tion forms can be found on the St. George web- booth and video booth set up to complement this red car- site:http://www.stgeorgegoc.org/ pet event. Christmas Program Volunteers are needed to help with Dinner and shorts will start at 6 and the feature film will Christmas Program this year. Please let Lani Hattling start at 6:30. know if you can help with costumes, rehearsal chaperones, Oz: The Great and Powerful is a prequel to L. potluck for rehearsal Sundays, etc.

Frank Baums books about the land of Oz. The movie is Oratorical Festival is going to be March 1, 2015. It 'live action' (not animated) and rated PG. There are sounds far away, but the Archdiocese has already posted strong themes of responsibility and making good deci- suggested topics on their website. http://www.goarch.org/ sions throughout the movie. If time permits, we will have archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof a discussion with the older children after the screening to set these themes in a Christian perspective. Youth Minister Position Open: This part-time position

is 10-15 hours per week and the primary responsibilities Family Camp October 10-13 are developing working relationships with parent volun- Space is filling up! teers to organize and plan activities for our high school, Join us this fall in a new camping site…Camp middle school and elementary age kids. Current salary is Courage near Annandale, Minnesota. We are $1000 per month. If interested, please contact Fr. Rick. thrilled to announce that our guest speaker is Mother Macrina from the Dormition of

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September in photos Sept 14 Elevation of the Cross Family Pine Tree Apple Orchard Visit on Sept.

Brick work on the north exterior wall by the parking lot.

Church Picnic in Highland Park on Sept. 21st

Parishioner Address Changes

Vassilios Morellas & Venitia Laganis 5435 Archer , N Minneapolis, MN 55446-2708

Melina Anderson 4345 220th St W Apt 104 , Farmington, MN 55024-1279

Michael and Connie Tzenis 11285 172nd St W, Lakeville, MN 55044-7850

Steve Hatzis 781 Pedersen St, St Paul MN, 55119-3539

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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

1111 Summit Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55105

Phone 651.222.6220 Fax 651.225.9276

www.stgeorgegoc.org

Glad Tidings October 2014

WEEKDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICES

Holy Confession: By Appointment Tuesday, Oct. 14 Vespers: (Sept. - May) Saturday 5:00 pm St. Paraskeve Petka of Romania Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Orthros: Sunday 8:15 am

Sunday School: (Sept. - May) following Communion

Divine Liturgy: Sunday 9:30 am

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OCTOBER 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat COMING IN NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 1 Youth & Family Night +FAST DAY 10am-2:30pm +FAST DAY 3pm-5pm Orthodox 2 Patriarchate Sunday / Daylight Savings +HOLY FOCUS MN - Work 10:30am-2:30pm Women's Tea at St. 9 ST. NEKTARIOS OF AEGINA PROTECTION OF Day (odd jobs) FOCUS MN - Clothes George Antiochian 15 ADVENT FAST BEGINS THEOTOKOS Closet 5pm VESPERS 16 ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 11:30am-4:30pm 6pm Family Night FOCUS MN - Food 21 ENTRANCE OF THEOTOKOS Shelf 26 Pan-Orthodox Liturgy 6:30pm Website 27 Thanksgiving Holiday Cmte Mtg 30 ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 +2ND SUN. LUKE +ST. THOMAS 10:00am +FAST DAY +APOSTLE +FAST DAY FAMILY CAMP (Camp 8:15am ORTHROS APOSTLE Philoptochos Meeting 11:30am-4:30pm IAKOVOS/JAMES FAMILY CAMP Courage) THE LESS/JUST 9:30am LITURGY 6:30pm Parish 7pm Catechism Class FOCUS MN - Food (Camp Courage) 5pm VESPERS Council Mtg. at St George Greek Shelf 10am-2:30pm 11am Church Music 10:30am-2:30pm FOCUS MN - Work Sunday FOCUS MN - Clothes Day (odd jobs) Closet 12pm Youth Ministry 12pm MEOCCA Mtg. Meeting at Holy 4pm-7:30pm FOCUS Trinity OCA MN - Serve a Meal 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 +4TH SUN. LUKE - 5pm-7pm Loaves & +ST. PARASKEVE +FAST DAY 10am-2:30pm +FAST DAY +ST. LUKE HOLY FATHERS Fishes (Faith PETKA OF 11:30am-4:30pm FOCUS MN - Work 10:30am-2:30pm EVANGELIST FAMILY CAMP Lutheran Church) ROMANIA FOCUS MN - Food Day (odd jobs) FOCUS MN - Clothes 5pm VESPERS (Camp Courage) 9am LITURGY Shelf 7pm Ahepa Mtg Closet 8:15am ORTHROS 12pm OCF at UST 9:30am LITURGY 7pm Catechism Class 12pm Acolyte (St George Greek) Training 4pm-7:30pm FOCUS MN - Serve a Meal 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 +3RD SUN. LUKE +ST. GERASIMOS 7pm Catechism Class +FAST DAY +ST. IAKOVOS +FAST DAY 9:30am Divine Liturgy 8:15am ORTHROS (St George Greek) 11:30am-4:30pm 10am-2:30pm 10:30am-2:30pm (Eau Claire\, WI) 9:30am LITURGY FOCUS MN - Food FOCUS MN - Work FOCUS MN - Clothes 5pm VESPERS Shelf Day (odd jobs) Closet 4pm-7:30pm FOCUS 6:30pm 75th MN - Serve a Meal Metropolitan Iakovos’ Anniversary Kick-off (1600 E Lake St\, Nameday Dinner Minneapolis\, MN\, (Chicago, IL) United States) 26 27 28 29 30 31 +6TH SUN. LUKE 4:30pm-8:30pm Lex- +HOLY +FAST DAY 10am-2:30pm +FAST DAY +ST. DEMETRIOS Ham Community PROTECTION - OXI 11:30am-4:30pm FOCUS MN - Work 10:30am-2:30pm Council Mtg. DAY Day (odd jobs) 8:15am ORTHROS FOCUS MN - Food FOCUS MN - Clothes 12pm OCF at UST Shelf Closet 9:30am LITURGY 7pm Catechism Class 4pm-7:30pm FOCUS (St George Greek) MN - Serve a Meal

ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 1111 SUMMIT AVENUE, SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55105 651-222-6220 www.stgeorgegoc.org

The Chicago Clergy Syndesmos Invites You to the Annual

Celebrating His Eminence’s Vision for the Saint Iakovos Retreat Center The Metropolis of Chicago Clergy Syndesmos is hosting the annual Saint Iakovos Feast Day Dinner to honor our Spiritual Father, Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago, on the occasion of his Name Day. This dinner will benefit the Saint Iakovos Retreat Center & the Ministries of the Clergy Syndesmos.