St. George Men’s Ministry

Enjoy a night of worship, fellowship, and games includeing favorites like Tavli.

Friday, June 12th at St. George Church.

Men ages 18+ are invited. Invite a friend and join us.

Please register by June 8th.

“Hot Meals to Go”

Always on the second Thursday of the month!

Join us on June 11th and help with preparations and serving. All ages are welcome

Meal is served at 11:00 am in front of the Church.

STAG and GOYA BBQ

June 6, 2026 starting at 6:00 PM at St. Andrew

Bring a friend and come ready for a fun summer kickoff!

Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle Blessing at St. George Church

Sunday, May 31, 2026 immediatly following Divine Liturgy

Fr. Chrysanthos and Fr. Joseph will bless vehicles after Divine Liturgy.

All are welcome!

Have a great and safe summer!

St. George Parish would like to honor our graduates in our bulletin.

Please send us a photo of your graduate from elementary school, high school, university, master's programs, Ph.D., etc. Tell us which school they graduated from and/or which school they will be attending. If the graduate has completed their studies and is beginning a career, please tell us what they will be doing next. Let us know by May 15; we will celebrate our graduates on Sunday, May 31.

In addition to graduates we will be celebrating:

• Jr. Olympics Award recipients

• Oratorical Festival Winners

• Altar Boys

• Myrrofores

Orthodox Connection - Orthodoxy Around the World!

Join us at St. George for an evening filled with food, fellowship, games cash raffles, prizes and charity!

Friday, May 29, 2026

7:00 PM at St. George George

Ages 30-45 years old; $29 Suggested donation

RSVP by Monday, May 25th.

St. George is the home parish for the OCF DePaul chapter. 

Students from DePaul are encouraged to be a part of this ministry.

With finals around the corner come to St. George at 6:30 PM on May 28th for a little break. Student meet at St. George for dinner and discussion led by Fr. Joseph and Fr. Chrysanthos.

Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2026

On Memorial Day It is customary to remember those who have fallen asleep in the Lord.

Fr Chrysanthos and Fr. Joseph schedule will be as follows:

Irving Park Cemetery: 9:00 - 9:45 AM

Elmwood Cemetery: 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Ridgewood Cemetery: Noon 1:00 PM

It’s almost that time when we all take our stuff and go home for the summer.

This will be an end-of-year party for both programs, Bitty Basketball and HOPE/JOY

Saturday, May 16 at 12:30 PM in the Community Center.

Party like it’s almost Summer Break!

For more information please contact Fr. Joseph

The last Family Night at St. George before we break for summer!

Friday, May 15, at 6:30 PM, at Saint George Community Center.

Our family night is so much fun!

There will be Food, Music, Games, Faith filled lesson and fun!

Ministry Leads: Eoanna Giannakopoulos and Georgana Labova.

St. George is the home parish for the OCF DePaul chapter. 

Students from DePaul are encouraged to be a part of this ministry.

Next event is on May 14th starting at 6:30 PM. Student meet at St. George for dinner and discussion led by Fr. Joseph and Fr. Chrysanthos.

HOPE/JOY following Greek School at St. George

All children of our community are invited to participate in HOPE/JOY from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.

Our HOPE/JOY meets on alternate Saturdays and provides an opportunity for children to learn about our faith and culture in a fun safe environment. Fall sessions meet every other Saturday, alternating with Bitty Basketball.

HOPE/JOY ministers to our young children from ages 3-11. We focus on fellowship among the youth in our community as well as a lesson that is relevant to the youth and their faith. 

HOPE/JOY plant the seeds in our youth so that they can begin to grow the roots of a Christ-centered home with their families. 

Winter and Sprint 2026 dates:

February 07 and 21

March 14 and 28

April 25

May 09

Anemos Dance Troupe at St. George!

Learn a greek dance and sing greek songs!

Anemos Greek dance lessons will be held on May 8th at 7:00 pm.

For more information, call Bessie Grosso at 773.456.4652.

We are going to Holland Michigan to see the tulips!

Thanks to the generosity of Hellenic Foundation, St. George and St. Haralambos parishioners are invited to participate in this fun outing.

The bus will leave from St. Haralambos at 7:00 am. The first acivity planned is at 11:30 AM.

$55.00 per guest includes lunch, performance and all tulip gardens.

Please RSVP to Tammy at 847.977.3989, tmetro59@gmail.com or Vickey at 312.965.1948

May 3 - Lincoln Park Greek Fest Volunteer Meeting following Divine Liturgy

Lunch will be served during the meeting.

All Volunteers Must Attend (ONE) Meeting.

Please contact Mary Diamantakos at 773.965.190 or mdiamantakos@hotmail.com with any questions

Children will learn the basic fundamentals of the game and stay active in a fun and safe environment.

Snacks will be offered

May 2, 2026 immediatly follwoing Greek School

Children ages PreK through 4th grade are invited.

For more information please contact Fr. Joseph

Walk-a-thon offered to Philoptochos on April 25, 2026!

This will be our 8th Walk-a-thon! Join us and walk from St. George Church to Annunciation Cathedral.

• Registration:  8:30 am    -   Walk Starts at: 9:00 am

• Participation Fee:  Minimum $30.00.  You may also secure sponsors per mile completed  or for the entire walk. 

• Sponsorship forms available.

 For more information contact Theodora at theo.diolitsis@gmail.com or 847.721.9308

• Distance between St. George and Annunciation is 2.5 miles. 

• Walk is estimated to take about one hour.

• Walk-a-thon will be held, rain or shine.  

• We will meet at St. George and start walking as a group to Annunciation Cathedral.

• Participants can walk back to St. George or finish their walk at Annunciation Cathedral.

HOPE/JOY following Greek School at St. George

All children of our community are invited to participate in HOPE/JOY from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.

Our HOPE/JOY meets on alternate Saturdays and provides an opportunity for children to learn about our faith and culture in a fun safe environment. Fall sessions meet every other Saturday, alternating with Bitty Basketball.

HOPE/JOY ministers to our young children from ages 3-11. We focus on fellowship among the youth in our community as well as a lesson that is relevant to the youth and their faith. 

HOPE/JOY plant the seeds in our youth so that they can begin to grow the roots of a Christ-centered home with their families. 

Winter and Sprint 2026 dates:

February 07 and 21

March 14 and 28

April 25

May 09

Good week to be at St. George!

Easter Sunday, and Parish BBQ!

Call the office and let us know you’re coming so we can plan for the BBQ.

773.525.1793

Christ is Risen! Easter Egg Hunt will be held at church following Agape Service on Easter Sunday! Wear your bunny ears and join us!

HOLY FRIDAY CHILDREN’S RETREAT AT ST. GEORGE

Children ages 4 years old through 8th grade are invited to participate in the annual St. George Church Holy Friday Retreat, on April 10th.

Children participating in the Good Friday Retreat are asked to arrive at St. George by 10:15 am. Activities will begin promptly at 10:30 am and end at 2:30 pm.

To help prevent serious food allergies, we ask that attendees bring their own Lenten lunch. Please do not pack lunches containing tree nuts or any nut-based ingredients, such as peanut butter.

The Ladies Educational Society will provide refreshments and other small goodies.

To ensure that enough materials are available for everyone, please register your child(ren) by the registration deadline of Thursday, April 2nd. Since space is limited, we encourage you to register as soon as possible.

Children ages 4 and 5 who attend preschool must be accompanied by an adult during the retreat.

If you have any questions or need an “Excused Absence letter”, please contact Ms. Fassos at patfassos@yahoo.com.

May the coming light of the Resurrection of our Lord bring peace, joy, hope and love to you and your loved ones.

Palm Sunday Luncheon

Our biggest luncheon of the year!

Adults: $45.00; Children up to 12 years old: $25.00

Due to the overwhelming response to this luncheon, we kindly ask that you make your reservations early.

To RSVP email Eleni Vasilopoulos at eleni@Fotischicago.com, 773.263.9671 or call our church office at 773.525.1793, email: office@stgeorgechicago.net

Τα μέλη του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του Αγίου Γεωργίου σας προσκαλούν την Κυριακή των Βαΐων, 05 Απριλίου, για το παραδοσιακό πιάτο  Βακαλάο με Σκορδαλιά.

Λόγω μεγάλης προσέλευσης σε αυτό το γεύμα, παρακαλούμε όπως κάνετε τις κρατήσεις σας έγκαιρα.

Buy beautiful Labathes from the Philoptochos Society.

The ladies will have their Easter Labathes available Palm Sunday, and every day until Easter. Please contact our event chair Georgia Hiotis for delivery or special orders.

Happy Easter to all!

Chicago Bike Project will host a service project with Chicago YAL starting at 12:30 PM

For more info please contact Chicago Bike Project.

Justice, Redemption, and the Power of Community

The Ladies Philoptochos Society, in partnership with Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA), will host a special event on Friday, April 3, 2026, at St. George Church as part of our Prison Ministry outreach.

Join us for an engaging and meaningful conversation about the human side of justice involvement and how compassionate community support can help individuals rebuild their lives and move forward after incarceration.

Through dialogue and shared perspectives, we hope to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and explore ways our community can make a positive impact.

Program will include:

Prayer Service from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm.

Talk will start at 7:30 pm.

• Calandra Hulitt, Community Navigator, CGLA – Personal Testimony

• Lily Propes, A Legal Point of View, Attorney and Criminal Records Relief Specialist

• CGLA: Q & A

Refreshments will be provided by Philoptochos Society

Prison Ministry and Philoptochos Event chairperson: Gina Fanady

A Must Attend!

Women’s Safety Seminar at St. George Church

Presented by the Investigations Section of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Hellenic American Police Association, Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Secret Service.

Saturday, March 28, from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM in the Community Center

Lenten refreshments will be served.

Orthodox Connection Social Night at Cafe Iguana.

Join Orthodox Connection at the Cafe Iguana for a night of fellowship, connection and community. Come socialize, grow in faith and share in a wlcoming atmosphere together.

March 26 at 7:00 PM

Ages 30-45

RSVP by March 23rd here.