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We are excited to announce
the 14th Annual Godparent
Sunday sponsored by
our Church School.
This day will allow our Godparents and Godchildren to “reconnect” with each other and help us
understand the joy and beauty of that special relationship! Please make note of the following:
Church School Theme
Children (or parents) INVITE your Godparents
to Divine Liturgy and Lunch as soon as
possible!
Godparents INVITE your Godchildren to
Divine Liturgy and Lunch as soon as possible!
Godparents and Godchildren should prepare
themselves with Confession before February
9th so they can participate in Holy Communion
together!
Invitations (to be sent by Godparents to
Godchildren or Godchildren to Godparents) are
in the Church School and in the Lounge!
A delicious Breakfast for Godparents,
Godchildren, and our WHOLE parish
is being planned!
Adults -- $5 and Children -- $3
Saint George Orthodox Church Spring Mother’s Day Party
Sponsorship Opportunities:
The event is on: Friday, May 2, 2014 (7:00pm – Midnight)
- Reservations = $75 per person
- Evening Attire: Cocktail
- Funds raised support Saint George Orthodox Church
Sponsor Levels & Benefits:
Platinum Level $2,500:
-
10 tickets to the event
Company’s recognition from podium during event’s program
Company’s recognition during church’s coffee hour on Sunday May 4th
Company’s Logo on all event’s prints & signage
- Platinum Seating
Gold Level $1,200:
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8 tickets to the event
Company recognition from podium during event’s program
Company’s Logo on all event’s prints & signage
Gold Seating
Silver Level $800:
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6 tickets to the event
Company’s Logo on all event’s prints & signage
Silver Seating
Bronze Level $600:
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4 tickets to the event
Company’s Name on all event’s prints & signage
Bronze Seating
Please note: Your contribution is tax-deductible by the maximum extent allowed by law.
Sponsors are guaranteed to be listed on the event’s prints & signage,
if received by April 15, 2014.
Please Fax or Mail this form to:
St. George Orthodox Church
Spring Mother’s Day Party
Attn: Laura Nichols
St. George Orthodox Church
5191 Lennon Road
Flint, MI 48507
Fax: 810.732.0324
Please print name of Individual or Business as it should appear on printed materials:
______________________________________________________________________
Contact Name:
_____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ___________
Telephone: _____________________________
Email: _____________________________________
Sponsorship Level: _________________________________
Total amount enclosed $ ________________
Please make checks payable to St. George Orthodox Church
Those companies eligible for logo recognition (see Sponsor Levels & Benefits)
please submit your company/business logo to [email protected] to
be included in promotional materials. Logos MUST be received no later than
April 15, 2014.
Meeting of our Lord in the Temple
February 2nd
On this day, the Church commemorates an
important event in the earthly life of our Lord Jesus
Christ (Luke 2:22-40). Forty days after His birth
the God-Infant was taken to the Jerusalem
Temple, the center of the nation's religious life.
According to the Law of Moses (Lev. 12:2-8), a
woman who gave birth to a male child was
forbidden to enter the Temple of God for forty
days. At the end of this time the mother came to
the Temple with the child, to offer a young lamb or
pigeon to the Lord as a purification sacrifice. The
Most Holy Virgin, the Mother of God, had no need
of purification, since she had given birth to the
Source of purity and sanctity
without defilement. However,
she humbly fulfilled the
requirements of the Law.
Before Christ was born, righteous men and women
lived by faith in the promised Messiah, and awaited
His coming. The Righteous Simeon and the
Prophetess Anna, the last righteous people of the
Old Testament, were deemed worthy to meet the
Savior in the Temple.
At this time the righteous Elder
Simeon (February 3rd) was living
in Jerusalem. It had been
revealed to him that he would
not die until he should behold
the promised Messiah. By
inspiration from above, St
Simeon went to the Temple at
the very moment when the Most
Holy Theotokos and St Joseph
had brought the Infant Jesus to
fulfill the Law.
In 528, during the reign of Justinian,
an earthquake killed many people in
Antioch. Other misfortunes followed
this one. In 541 a terrible plague
broke out in Constantinople, carrying
off several thousand people each
day. During this time of widespread
suffering, a solemn prayer service
(Litia) for deliverance from evils was
celebrated on the Feast of the
Meeting of the Lord, and the plague
ceased. In thanksgiving to God, the Church
established a more solemn celebration of this
Feast.
The God-Receiver Simeon took the divine Child in
his arms, and giving thanks to God, he spoke the
words repeated by the Church each evening at
Vespers: “Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant
depart in peace, according to Thy word, for mine
eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast
prepared before the face of all people, a light to
enlighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people
Israel” (Luke 2:29-32). St Simeon said to the Most
Holy Virgin: “Behold, this child is set for the fall and
rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which
shall be spoken against. Yea, a sword shall pierce
through your own soul also, that the thoughts of
many hearts may be revealed” (Luke 2:34-35).
At the Temple was the 84-year-old widow Anna the
Prophetess, daughter of Phanuel (February 3),
“who did not leave the temple, but served God with
fasting and prayers night and day. She arrived just
when St Simeon met the divine Child. She also
gave thanks to the Lord and spoke of Him to all
those who were looking for redemption in
Jerusalem” (Luke 2:37-38). In the icon of the Feast
she holds a scroll which reads: “This Child has
established Heaven and earth.”
The Feast of the Meeting of the Lord is among the
most ancient feasts of the Christian Church. We
have sermons on the Feast by the holy bishops
Methodius of Patara (+ 312), Cyril of Jerusalem (+
360), Gregory the Theologian (+ 389), Amphilocius
of Iconium (+ 394), Gregory of Nyssa (+ 400), and
John Chrysostom (+ 407). Despite
its early origin, this Feast was not
celebrated so splendidly until the
sixth century.
Church hymnographers have adorned this Feast
with their hymns: St Andrew of Crete in the
seventh century; St Cosmas Bishop of Maium, St
John of Damascus, and St Germanus Patriarch of
Constantinople in the eighth century; and St
Joseph, Archbishop of Thessalonica in the ninth
century.
On this day we also commemorate the icon of the
Most Holy Theotokos known as "the Softening of
Evil Hearts" or "Simeon's Prophecy." The Mother
of God is depicted without Her Child, with seven
swords piercing her breast: three from the left side,
three from the right, and one from below. A similar
icon, "Of the Seven Swords" (August 13th) shows
three swords on the left side and four from the
right.
The icon "Simeon's Prophecy" symbolizes the
fulfillment of the prophecy of the righteous Elder
Simeon: “a sword shall pierce through your own
soul" (Luke 2:35).
Daily Prayer Life
♦
Remember the newly departed servants of God who have fallen asleep in the Lord: Archpriest Anis Elias (+December 22nd), Archpriest John Badeen (+December 25th), Archpriest James King (+January 7th), Evon Makar
(+December 14th, Egypt, Samer Meshraky’s mother), John Khouri (+December 26th), and George Farha (+January 7th, former Vice-Chairman of the Archdiocesan Board of Trustees).
May their memory be eternal!
♦ Remember our parishioners who are ill, recovering, or in need, especially His
servants: Nayef Aboujamra, Androlla AbuAita, Reader Fouad Abuaita, Hanna
Abuaita, Housam Abousamra, Pamela Bassett, Evelyn and James Delbridge,
Pauline Farah, Camille Ghantous, Nadera Ghantous, Phyllis Good, Carol Haddad, Roland Haddad, Nawal Iseid, Betty Khouri, Edward Khouri, Jean
Khouri, Mariam Khoury, Janet Lakis, Norma Lazar, Lourice Matta, Danny
Mortensen, Aida Nassar, Laura Nassar, Elaine Salim, Elaine Shaheen, Michael
Silpoch, William Sophiea Jr., Lois Teunion (Bob’s wife), those who are suffering
in Syria, Egypt, the Middle East, and the Philippines, the supporters and benefactors of St. George, and the members of our Parish Council, Ladies Auxiliary, Teen
SOYO, Altar Servers, Altar Society, Chanters, Choir, Church School, Ushers, and
YAF (Young Adult Fellowship).
♦
Remember the servant of God who is with child: Rasha Abuaita.
For the following, please update Fr. Joe whether they should remain on our
prayer list – Thank You!
♦ Remember the family and friends of St. George parishioners: Archimandrite
Roman Braga and Mother Seraphima (Dormition Monastery), Clemence Bassett, Shawna Hale, Connie and Matthew Parrott, and Mary Zawacki
(mother/friends of Dn. Michael and Pam Bassett), Kinan Turjman (nephew of Sahar Abdallah), Michel Abuaita (father of Mary Khoury), Michel Abuaita (brother
of Janett Abuaita), Youssef and Georgette Damouni (parents of Lina Burbar and
May Gantos), Samira Gantous (former parishioner), Stephanie Long (former parishioner), Maha Qassis (sister of Ziyad Ibrahim), George Ishak (nephew of Amira Hanna), James Gorr (father
of Melissa Bathish), Lilly Hissin (aunt of Naila Banna, Hiam and Inam Bathish), Elias Ibrahim (uncle of Rula
Alkazaha), Annie Guevara, Doug Halstead, Amir Hekmati, Bob Loth, Bella Ward, Rebekah Augenstein,
Anna Oppenheiser, Art Reyes, and Eileen Shaheen (friends/family of Sally Joseph), Hanna Abu-Nimer and
Shadi Kaileh (relatives of Karam and Aida Nassar), Loretta and Daniel Karpelenia (mother/brother of Denise
Ghattas), Jenna Marsico (niece of Jim Delbridge), Sarah Najjar (friend of Kelly Sanderson), Lucille Kiley
(mother of Susan Salomon), Sue McCarthy (friend of Elaine Shaheen), Nassim Salomon (brother of Janet
Abueita), Shafeka Qurpan (mother of Amira Hanna), Megan Meade (relative of Bob Teunion), Elaine Gejoff,
Marcella Moorman, and Dennis Perez (from St. Mary Magdalene), Gloria and John Zelenko (from St. Nicholas), Helene Nicola (aunt of Leslee Abud), and Paul Thomas (cousin of the Salim’s).
Congratulations and God bless:
John Daly (visiting from St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Grand Rapids) and “Ammu” George Abuaita
who received the special coins from St. Basil’s Bread during our remembrance of St. Basil the Great
on January 5th. Thank you and God bless Deacon Michael for making St. Basil’s Bread.
Announcements
The traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish,
wine, olive oil, and their by-products) is observed on Wednesday (February 5th) and Friday (February 7th).
The week following the 1st Pre-Lenten Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee (February 10th – February 15th),
there is no fasting. The week following the 2nd Pre-Lenten Sunday of the Prodigal Son (February 17th –
22nd), the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, cheese, eggs, dairy, fish, wine, olive oil, and their
by-products) is observed on Wednesday and Friday as normal. The week following the 3rd Pre-Lenten
Sunday of the Last Judgment (February 24th – March 1st), known as Cheese Week, we observe what is
popularly referred to as a “white fast”. This means that while we abstain from all meats (beef, lamb, pork,
chicken, poultry, and their by-products), all other types of foods (including cheese, eggs, dairy, fish, wine,
olive oil, and their by-products) are permitted on all days of the week. The GREAT FAST begins on Monday,
March 3rd.
Fr. Joe will be on vacation from Wednesday, January 29th and he will return to
the office on Thursday, February 6th. On Sunday, February 2nd, Matins will take place as normal at 8:50am
and Deacon Michael will celebrate the Typika Service at 10am. For emergencies only while Fr. Joe is
away, please call Fr. Angelo Maggos (Assumption, 810-771-4611), Fr. Paul Jannakos (St. Mary Magdalene, 810-750-1401), or Fr. Matthew Butrie (St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 810-744-0070). Please pray
for Fr. Joe’s safe travels.
If you would like to receive Fr. Joe’s St. George Parishioner E-Memo’s, please send
your e-mail address to [email protected].
… ALL who offered Memorial Donations to St. George or the Lunch honoring the late Sylvia
Sophiea. The lunch was wonderful and special thanks is extended to Jeanette Nassif, Aida
Nassar, and Leslee Abud for its planning; Ric Shahin for being Master of Ceremonies; Judge
Joseph Farah for his spot-on words about “Aunt Sylvia”; and Tamer Abuaita, Angel Abuaita,
Christine Elias, and Salim Hanna who took care of our 12 and under lunch participants. It was
a beautiful way to thank God for having Sylvia in our lives, in our parish, and in our Flint Community.
... Areen Hutchins for donating the Holy Water Icon Bottles in loving memory of Brendon Fitch
during our celebration of our Lord’s Theophany.
(SEE FLIER!) Invitations for Godchildren
to send to their Godparents (and Godparents to send to their Godchildren) are available from Church School
or on the table in the Narthex. Please pick up an invitation to send to your Godchild (or Godparents). It will
be a wonderful day and we want everyone to be here! When you know who will be attending (Godparents
and/or Godchildren), please RSVP in the Church School office. Thank you!!!
(SEE FLIER!) This is taking place on Thursday, February
!
6th with all proceeds supporting the Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, MI. The Abbess (spiritual
leader) Mother Gabriella is our guest speaker. We begin with Vespers sung by the Nuns at 5:30pm. Social
Hour with Displays and Gift Shop from the Monastery, along with visiting with the nuns is at 6pm. Dinner
and Presentations begin at 7pm with the Benediction at 8:30pm. The cost is $35 for Adults and $25 for
Students. For more information and to make your reservation, please see Deacon Michael TODAY. Deadline for reservations is February 3rd.
On Sunday, February 23rd our High School class
will be having a special bake sale to raise funds to help feed the hungry – please be generous!
Please mark your calendars and come to help out during our once-a-month
commitment at the soup kitchen on Tuesday, February 25th from 9am-12:30pm. If you have questions or
want to sign-up, please contact Jim and Evelyn Delbridge (810-630-2353).
The Summer Camping Program at the Antiochian Village (about 1½ hours from Pittsburgh) serves young people ages 9-17 who come from parishes throughout the Archdiocese. The main
goal of the camp program is to “present to young people a living experience of the Holy Orthodox Faith in
their relationship with God and other campers in an uncluttered, natural environment”. The major components which contribute to that experience include the following: 1) daily Orthodox worship with an emphasis
on participation; 2) a challenge toward spiritual growth through daily homilies, religious education, and relationships with counselors and fellow Orthodox campers; 3) a safe and naturally beautiful setting for group
living; and 4) a caring and loving staff fully dedicated to the camper’s well-being and growth. For more
information and to register, please check out their web site at: http://www.antiochianvillage.org/camp.html.
We go to the 2nd Session June 29th-July 11th. If you have any questions, would like more information, or
have registered for camp, please speak with our Camp Committee chairman, Anaam Abueita (810-6869744 or [email protected]).
Get to know your Parish Council!
This month:
Troy Farah
Family Status: Married to Raghad and blessed with two lovely children, Zane – 8 years old
and Jolie – 3 years old.
Parish Council History: I’m in my second 3 year term.
History with St. George: I grew up with my family at St. George since the “old days” when the
church was on North Saginaw Street. I have vague memories of that old church, but St.
George has always been “our church”. It is part of who we are and we love St. George!
Occupation: Real Estate Development and Investments.
Hobbies, Talents, Outside Interests: I love to travel. I am actively involved in downtown
Flint’s ongoing revitalization. I spend a lot of time with my wife and children ~ they are the center of my universe.
Remarks or Something of Interest: I think it’s important that, as a church, we focus on making improvements to our complex. The church was built in 1971, 43 years ago, and everything
was new and perfect. But time has taken its toll. It’s time to reinvest, remodel, and make much
needed upgrades. I am excited about playing a role, with other members of the church family,
to make that happen.
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Available dates: February 16th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd
-- sign-up poster is in the Hall. Hosting information is in the Hall and Lounge and includes:
bringing whatever you wish to serve and cleaning up afterwards. St. George provides
coffee, cups, cream, and sugar at a charge to the host of $25. For more information,
please see Manal Abuaita. On Cheesefare Sunday, March 2nd, no meat products are to
be served. During the Great Fast (March 3rd – April 19th), no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy,
fish, wine, olive oil or their by-products are to be served.
" Our average monthly offerings need to be $20,954 to meet
our 2014 Budget. In December, our offerings were $18,675 which means we were
short $2,379. If you haven’t already, please fill out your 2014 Offering Form as soon
as possible and support the work of St. George.
The minimum suggested offering to St. George
should be at least 3% of gross annual income. The goal for all Orthodox Christians is
to follow our Lord’s command of giving at least 10% (tithe) of our income to His Holy
Church. Please remember this when filling out your 2014 Offering Form.
Coming Events in March
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14-15
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The Great Fast Begins
Pan-Orthodox Lenten Retreat ~ The Book of Revelation
Ladies Auxiliary Falafel Lunch
The Hieromartyr Blaise,
Bishop of Sebaste
February 11th
We are blessed here at St. George to have a Holy Relic of St. Blaise on our Holy Table.
The Hieromartyr Blaise, Bishop of Sebaste, was
known for his righteous and devout life. Unanimously
chosen by the people, he was consecrated Bishop of
Sebaste. This occurred during the reign of the
Roman emperors Diocletian (284-305) and Licinius
(307-324), fierce persecutors of Christians. St Blaise
encouraged his flock, visited the imprisoned, and
gave support to the martyrs.
Many hid themselves from the persecutors by going
off to desolate and solitary places. St Blaise also hid
himself away on Mount Argeos, where he lived in a
cave. Wild beasts came up to him and meekly waited
until the saint finished his prayer and blessed them.
The saint also healed sick animals by laying his
hands upon them.
The refuge of the saint was discovered by servants of
the governor Agrilaus, who had come to capture wild
beasts to loose on the Christian martyrs. The
servants reported to their master that Christians were
hiding on the mountain, and he gave orders to arrest
them. But those sent out found there only the Bishop
of Sebaste. Glorifying God Who had summoned him
to this exploit, St Blaise followed the soldiers.
Along the way the saint healed the sick and worked
other miracles. Thus, a destitute widow complained
to him of her misfortune. A wolf had carried off a
small pig, her only possession. The bishop smiled
and said to her, "Do not weep, your pig will be
returned to you...." To the astonishment of everyone,
the wolf came running back and returned his prey
unharmed.
Agrilaus, greeting the bishop with words of deceit,
called him a companion of the gods. The saint
answered the greeting, but he called the gods devils.
Then they beat him and led him off to prison.
On the next day, they subjected the saint to tortures
again. When they led him back to the prison, seven
women followed behind and gathered up the drops of
blood. They arrested them and tried to compel them
to worship the idols. The women pretended to
consent to this and said that first they needed to
wash the idols in the waters of a lake. They took the
idols and threw them in a very deep part of the lake,
and after this the Christians were fiercely tortured.
The saints stoically endured the torments,
strengthened by the grace of God, their bodies were
transformed and became white as snow. One of the
women had two young sons, who implored their
mother to help them attain the Kingdom of Heaven,
and she entrusted them to the care of St Blaise. The
seven holy women were beheaded.
St Blaise was again brought before Agrilaus, and
again he unflinchingly confessed his faith in Christ.
The governor ordered that the martyr be thrown into
a lake. The saint, going down to the water, signed
himself with the Sign of the Cross, and he walked on
it as though on dry land.
Addressing the pagans standing about on shore, he
challenged them to come to him while calling on the
help of their gods. Sixty-eight men of the governor's
retinue entered the water, and immediately drowned.
The saint, however, heeding the angel who had
appeared to him, returned to shore.
Agrilaus was in a rage over losing his finest servants,
and he gave orders to behead St Blaise, and the two
boys entrusted to him, the sons of the martyr. Before
his death, the martyr prayed for the whole world, and
especially for those honoring his memory. This
occurred in about the year 316.
The relics of the Hieromartyr Blaise were brought to
the West during the time of the Crusades, and
portions of the relics are preserved in many of the
lands of Europe [and his memory traditionally
honored there on February 3].
We pray to St Blaise for the health of domestic
animals and for protection from wild beasts.
APOLYTIKION OF ST. BLAISE -- TONE 4
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, you
found discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the
word of truth, you also did contest for the Faith even unto blood. O Hieromartyr Blaise,
intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Fr. Joe will be out-of-town from
January 29th to February 6th
2
Meeting of Christ
in the Temple
Souper Bowl Sunday
Food Drive
10am-1pm
3
Holy and Righteous
Simeon the Godreceiver and Anna
the Prophetess
4
5
10
Sunday of the
Publican and
Pharisee
Bible Study
3-5pm
Godparent Sunday
(see flier)
Book Club
6pm
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6
17
11
Holy Martyr Blaise,
Bishop of Sebaste
12
Altar Society
6pm
18
Sunday of the
Prodigal Son
8
Great Vespers and
Confessions 5pm
14
15
Arabic Bible Study
12:30pm-2:30pm
Great Vespers and
SOYO Wednesday
7-9pm
Confessions 5pm
YAF following Great
Vespers
20
21
Parish Council
6:15pm
SOYO Wednesday
7-9pm
22
Soul Saturday
Divine Liturgy and
Memorial Service
10am
Arabic Bible Study
12:30pm-2:30pm
Bible Study
3-5pm
Church School
Creative Day
13
19
Leo the Great,
Pope of Rome
7
Pan-Orthodox
Winter Dinner
(see flier)
SOYO Wednesday
7-9pm
Teen SOYO Meeting
after Church School
9
No Great Vespers
Great Vespers and
Confessions 5pm
23
Judgment Sunday
Meatfare Sunday
24
25
1st and 2nd
discoveries of the
Honorable Head of
the Forerunner and
Baptist John
Bible Study
3-5pm
26
27
North End Soup Kitchen
9am-12:30pm
Arabic Bible Study
12:30pm-2:30pm
SOYO Wednesday
7-9pm
28
The Bible says a “tithe” is giving 10% of our income to God
through His Holy Church. In the Old Testament, the tithe was
the maximum. For Christians, the tithe is the minimum! ALL
of our 240 families need to make an Offering as soon as possible.
Don’t let anyone rob themselves of this blessing from God!
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Our budget for 2014: $251,452
Number of Families who still need to offer: 164
Total Offered by 76 Families/Individuals: $69,506.00
New Offerers: 22
Increase in Offering: 11
Offering Range: according to how God has blessed you!
Your commitment is NEEDED!!!
Please fill out the 2014 Offering
Form as soon as possible.
THANK YOU!!!
ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST!!!
We thank the following families for turning in their 2014 Offering Form in
support of God’s work at St. George.
If your name is not listed, please fill out your 2014 Offering Form and mail it
to the Church or put it in the Sunday Offering Tray.
Thank You and God Bless You!
New this year in BOLD (did not fill out a form last year)
Increase in Offering is Underlined
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Mr. and Mrs. Youssif Abousamra
Mr. Ayham Abuaita
Mr. and Mrs. Fouad Abuaita
Mr. and Mrs. George Abu-Aita
Mr. George M. Abuaita
Mr. John Abuaita
Miss Lina Abuaita
Mr. and Mrs. Najeb Abuaita
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Abuaita
Mr. and Mrs. Raed Abuaita
Mr. Samer Abuaita
Mr. Tamer Abuaita
Mr. and Mrs.Tawfiq AbuAita
Miss Yara Abuaita
Mr. and Mrs. Jiries AbuAitah
Fr. and Mrs. Joseph Abud
Mrs. Laila Abud
Mr. and Mrs. Anwar Abueita
Mr. and Mrs. Atallah Abueita
Mr. and Mrs. Emil F. Abueita
Mr. and Mrs. Issa Abueita
Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim Abufarha
Mr. and Mrs. Majdi Alkazaha
Mr. and Mrs. Khaled Al-Khouri
Mr. and Mrs. Basil Andoni
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Assaf
Mr. and Mrs. Ceasar Banna
Deacon and Mrs. Mike Bassett
Mr. and Mrs. Adeeb Bathish
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bathish
Mr. Anthony Daoud
Mr. and Mrs. Issa Daoud
Mr. George David
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy David, Sr.
Mrs. Iman David
Mr. and Mrs. Youssef El-Chaer
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Mr. Elias Gantos
Mr. and Mrs. George Gantous
Mr. and Mrs. Jamil Ghantous
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ghattas
Mr. Halim Ghazale
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Green
Mr. and Mrs. Nasri Haddad
Mr. Ronald Haddad
Mr. Rene Hanna
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Hanna
Subdeacon Salim Hanna
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hawkins
Miss Daisy Isaac
Mr. Daniel Isaac
Mr. Goni Ishak
Mrs. Sally Shaheen Joseph
Mrs. Najwa Joubran
Mr. and Mrs. George Mitri
Mr. and Mrs. Jamil Nassar
Mrs. Olga Nassar
Mr. and Mrs. Souheil Nasar
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Namedays, Birthdays and Anniversaries
February 1 to February 28, 2014
Birthdays
February
1 Said Farah
Jamil Nassar
2 Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Abueita
Ronald "Ron" C. Haddad
Victoria A. Haddad
Christina M. Joseph
3 Ayman Elias
Ibrahim Shamma
4 Brianna R. Mashni
5 Hiam J. Bathish
Nadera F. Ghantous
Victor H. Habbas
6 Inam Y. Bathish
Isabella Ibrahim
7 Jane N. Abueita
Olga Nassar
9 Adam W. Cooper
10 Alexis M. Russell
11 Christopher Isaac
Abraham Rashmawi
12 Christina Nassar
13 Mariam Al-Khouri
Samer Ishaq
Christopher S. Jehnsen
Isabelle M. Khouri
14 Amira Hanna
Mariana A. Yacoub
18 Joseph "Fr. Joe" M. Abud
20 Basil Andoni
Yousef N. Haddad
Abbey C. Lawrence
Victoria "Vicky" Nassar
22 Nicole N. Khoury
Luceille L. Nassar
Sally Rashmawi
23 Walid Q. Hayek
24 Ramez Alsahouri
25 Elia Abu-Aita
Suhail Abueita
26 Majed Rishmawi
27 Fouad Abuaita
28 Fouzie Ghantous
London Haddad
Namedays
February
3 Simon Alkhoury
Adrianna Ibrahim
Wedding
Anniversaries
February
14 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Farah
18 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Farah
Mr. and Mrs. Jamil Ghantous
22 Mr. and Mrs. Moussa Khouri
23 Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph
28 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rishmawi
God Grant You All Many Years!
St. George Orthodox Church
V. Rev. Fr. Joseph M. Abud, Pastor
G-5191 Lennon Road • Flint, Michigan 48507 • (810) 732-0720 E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon
Michael Bassett
Web Site: saintgeorgeflint.org
Divine Services for the Lord's Day
•
Saturday
{Confession*} 5 PM
•
Sunday
{Confession*} 8:30 AM—9:30 AM
{Arabic & English}
8:50 AM
10:00 AM
Church School follows Holy Communion from September to May
* Confessions may also take place by appointment with Father Joe during the week.
Major Feast Days (see
schedule of Divine Services)
2013-14 Theme for
Church School,
Creative Festivals,
and Parish Life
Conference
Parish Council, Departments, & Organizations
PARISH COUNCIL • Ric Shahin Chairman 989-631-3696 E-mail: [email protected]
Any parishioner may attend meetings and speak during “Parishioner Comments”.
ALTAR SERVERS • Subdeacon George Gantous, Head Sacristan 810-714-7332 E-mail: [email protected]
ALTAR SOCIETY • Theresa Farah, Coordinator 810-412-6041 E-mail: [email protected]
CHOIR • Reader Gregory Farah, Director 810-695-2462 E-mail: [email protected]
CHURCH SCHOOL • Janet Abueita, Director 810-771-7152 E-mail: [email protected]
LADIES AUXILIARY • Aida Nassar, President 810-433-1515 E-mail: [email protected]
TEEN SOYO • Hazar Abu-Aita, President 810-694-1555 E-mail: [email protected]
YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP (YAF) • Coordinators Watan Abuaita 810-771-7152 or [email protected] and
Christine Elias 810-875-3863 or [email protected]
Office Hours
CHURCH SECRETARY: Laura Nichols E-mail: [email protected]
Monday – Thursday 9am-3pm, Closed on Friday