Santa Visits St. George
Yes, Santa will be at St. George during our parish Christmas party, on December 22 and Christmas Day!
Stop by to meet the man of the hour and take a photo!
Young Stewards Christmas Celebration
All Young Stewards of Saint George are invited to an End of Year Christmas Celebration Meeting on:
Sunday, December 22 Immediately Following Divine Liturgy In the Conference Room
Young Stewards will:
- Make a Gift Basket with Bingo Prizes for the Greek American Nursing Home.
- Create memorabilia of all the great things Young Stewards did over the first year of the new ministry.
- Come up with fun ideas for 2025!
Lunch will be served, and a Christmas gift will be given to each Young Steward. For more info, please contact Alexandra Sepsis at Alexandra.sepsis@gmail.com or Roula Arceo at roulaarceo@me.com.
Hot Meals to Go
“Hot Meals to Go” Christmas Edition
Volunteers are encouraged to help with “Hot Meals to Go” on Christmas Day starting at 11:00 am.
ATTENTION: If a Young Steward is interested in volunteering and supporting "Hot Meals to Go" please stop by Saint George on Christmas Day from 11:00 am to Noon. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Santa Visits St. George
Yes, Santa will be at St. George during our parish Christmas party, on December 22 and Christmas Day!
Stop by to meet the man of the hour and take a photo!
Day Camp StG
Day Camp StG!
Two days of fun and games for children aged kindergarten through eigth grade.
Thursday, December 26, and Friday, December 27 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at St. George.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Children will play games, make crafts, and learn some old-fashioned greek games.
Religious Education Segment will be led by Fr. Chrysanthos and Fr. Peter.
Please call Mia at 847.387.7931
email Theodora at: Theo.diolitsis@gmail.com
or sign up here.
Day Camp StG
Day Camp StG!
Two days of fun and games for children aged kindergarten through eigth grade.
Thursday, December 26, and Friday, December 27 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at St. George.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Children will play games, make crafts, and learn some old-fashioned Greek games.
Religious Education Segment will be led by Fr. Chrysanthos and Fr. Peter.
Please call Mia at 847.387.7931
email Theodora at: Theo.diolitsis@gmail.com
or sign up here.
Philoptochos "Feed the Hungry"
The Saint George Ladies Philoptochos Society will serve a meal to those in need on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Annunciation Cathedral starting at 11:30 am
As part of the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos “Feed the Hungry” Ministry our chapter has been serving a meal on Thanksgiving Day and the last Tuesday of December for 30 years.
Please join our team and help with serving!
For more information, please see Eugenia Splinter or email Theo.diolitsis@gmail.com
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Young Stewards Visit Nursing Home
Young Stewards of St. George will visit the Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre, 220 1st St., Wheeling, IL 60090
We will meet at the Care Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. The Young Stewards will present a gift basket filled with bingo prizes, cut Vasilopita, and visit with the residents. Prizes and Vasilopita will be provided by the committee leaders.
We invite all Young Stewards and those who wish to become Young Stewards to join us! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Hot Meals to Go
“Hot Meals to Go” January Session
Volunteers are encouraged to help with “Hot Meals to Go” on Thursday, January 9th, starting at 11:00 am.
ATTENTION: If a Young Steward is interested in volunteering and supporting "Hot Meals to Go" please stop by Saint George on January 9th from 11:00 am to Noon. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Parish Vasilopita Cutting
The 2025 St. George Parish Family Vasilopita Cutting!
Hosted by the Philoptochos Society, chaired by Philoptochos members Maria Rentzelos and Roula Arceo.
All ministries are invited to celebrate the new year and receive a piece of the Vasilopita from Fr. Chrysantho and Fr. Peter.
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Community Center.
Loukoumades offered by Ladies Ed
The Ladies Ed Society will be offering their delicious Loukoumades after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, January 19th during coffee hour!
Meeting: Following coffee hour the ladies will meet in the downstairs conference room for their meeting.
New members are always welcome. Lunch will be provided.
47th Annual St. George Fundraiser
48th Annual Fundraiser!
A limited number of tickets will be sold at $125 each.
The event will be held on January 23, 2025, at Fountain Blue Banquets in Des Plaines.
Call our church office to reserve a spot.
For more information please contact George Lappas at georgelappas@gmail.com
Family Night
Family Night Christmas Edition!
See you on December 20th at 6:30 PM for Christmas fun and games!
Bake Sale by Philoptochos
The Ladies of Philoptochos will offer delicious holiday baked goods at their annual Bake Sale on December 15. Pre-orders are encouraged.
Price list and items available for sale here.
Contact Evelyn at 708.668.2848 or enisbett@gmail.com for more information and to place an order.
Parish Christmas Party
St. George Parish Christmas Party will be on December 15 following Divine Liturgy in the Community Center.
RSVP to Mary at 773.965.1901 by December 7th as space is limited.
Event is hosted by the Ladies Educational Society.
Santa will he at the party!
HOPE/JOY
HOPE/JOY is part of our parish youth ministries that aim to provide social and educational opportunities for children through fun games and crafts.
Children learn about our faith and culture in a fun environment. Light lunch is served.
Fall 2024 dates:
Saturday, October 12, HOPE/JOY will participate in the Elmwood Cemetery Service Project.
Saturday, October 26, HOPE / JOY at St. George
Saturdays, November 09 and 23
Saturday, December 14
Anemos Hellenic Folklore Society
ANEMOS HELLENIC FOLKLORE SOCIETY
(ST. GEORGE GREEK DANCE AND MUSIC):
Anemos's next session is on December 13, and it includes Christmas Dance practice.
Anemos Hellenic Folklore Society provides opportunities to explore Hellenic roots through Greek song and dance by offering dance workshops once a month from September- May for adults and youth.
Lessons start at 7:00 PM.
For more information contact the Director, Vasiliki Kouchoukos Grosso at Grossob@aol.com or 773.456.4652.
GOYA Lock-In
St. George and St. Andrew GOYA will have a Lock-In.
Join us for our Winter STAG GOYA Lock-in, for all 6th-12th Graders of St. Andrew's and St. George, beginning at 8pm on Friday, December 13, until 8am on Saturday, December 14 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (STAG GOAL Games to follow). Activities will include:
Teaching Liturgy
Gingerbread House Competition
Glow in the dark 9-square and Capture the flag
Christmas Present Shopping for those in need
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Fantastic food
The lock-in is free for all participants. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Fr. Peter at FrPetersarolas@gmail.com
Bitty Basketball
Children ages Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to participate in Bitty Basketball.
Children will learn the fundamentals of the game, and stay active in a fun and safe environment. Snacks will be offered.
Fall 2024 dates for this ministry will be Saturday on":
October 05; October 19; November 05; November 16; and December 07.
For more information please contact Fr. Peter.
Philoptochos "Feed the Hungry" Program
The Ladies Philoptochos of St. George together with Ladies Philoptochos of Annunciation Cathedral will host “Feed the Hungry” Program at Annunciation Cathedral on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th.
Our chapter has been participating in this program for over 35 years.
If you would like more information or ways you can help please contact one of our two chairladies:
Eugenia Splinter at 312.953.4285 or Evelyn at 708.668.2848
HOPE/JOY
HOPE/JOY is part of our parish youth ministries that aim to provide social and educational opportunities for children through fun games and crafts.
Children learn about our faith and culture in a fun environment. Light lunch is served.
Fall 2024 dates:
Saturday, October 12, HOPE/JOY will participate in the Elmwood Cemetery Service Project.
Saturday, October 26, HOPE / JOY at St. George
Saturdays, November 09 and 23
Saturday, December 14
Bitty Basketball
Children ages Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to participate in Bitty Basketball.
Children will learn the fundamentals of the game, and stay active in a fun and safe environment. Snacks will be offered.
Fall 2024 dates for this ministry will be Saturday on":
October 05; October 19; November 05; November 16; and December 07.
For more information please contact Fr. Peter.
Hearing Loop
Thanks to a generous gift from the Hellenic Foundation, an audiologist will be a Saint George on Friday, November 15, from 10am to noon.
A 30-minute presentation on the new Hearing Loop installed by Thunder Hearing & Sound starts at 10am. Immediately following the presentation, the audiologist is available to conduct hearing screens and check t-coils in hearing aids. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone with possible hearing loss or who has a loved one with hearing loss.
If you wish to see the presentation and see the audiologist, please call the Church office to register. You can also register on Sunday, November 10th with Owen Field.
Head over Heals! Philoptochos Annual Fundraiser
The annual Philoptochos Fundraiser is here!
Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 pm at the Fountain Blue in Des Plaines.
Tickets are $100 per guest, and it includes dinner and chances.
To purchase tickets please contact Theo Diolitsis at 847.721.9308 or email at theo.diolitsis@gmail.com
Appreciation Luncheon
Join us on Sunday, November 10th immediately following Divine Liturgy for our annual Appreciation Luncheon.
It is our way of thanking Veterans, First Responders, Heathcare Workers, and Stewards for all that they do.
RSVP with:
Eugenia: text or call 312.953.4285 or ersbijoux@yahoo.com
Myra: 773.301.4453 or mkaregianes@sbcglobal.net
DCFS Christmas Gifts
Sunday School helps DCFS Children
Please consider purchasing a gift for a DCFS Child.
Call or email Shirley at 773.456.0239 or svouris@uic.edu. She can send you a list via email, text, or a copy at church.
Gifts should be brought to church with the wish list tag attached by November 30th.
HOPE/JOY
HOPE/JOY is part of our parish youth ministries that aim to provide social and educational opportunities for children through fun games and crafts.
Children learn about our faith and culture in a fun environment. Light lunch is served.
Fall 2024 dates:
Saturday, October 12, HOPE/JOY will participate in the Elmwood Cemetery Service Project.
Saturday, October 26, HOPE / JOY at St. George
Saturdays, November 09 and 23
Saturday, December 14
Religious Education
We continue with our Religious Education classes for the 2024/2025 season.
Join us on Wednesday, November 6 starting at 7:00 PM for the next class. Our guest lecturer will be Fr. Vasilios Smith, Archdeacon of the Metropolis of Chicago.
No reservations are needed.
No reservations are needed.
Project Hope
Project Hope is collecting non-perishable food items for their Food Drive. You can drop off your filled bag to us and we will deliver it to Project Hope. For more information please contact Tammy Metropulos at tmetro59@gmail.com.
The last day to participate is November 30, 2024.
If you prefer, you can "sponsor a bag" by making a monetary donation here
Bitty Basketball
Children ages Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to participate in Bitty Basketball.
Children will learn the fundamentals of the game, and stay active in a fun and safe environment. Snacks will be offered.
Fall 2024 dates for this ministry will be Saturday on":
October 05; October 19; November 05; November 16; and December 07.
For more information please contact Fr. Peter.
Autumn Brunch hosted by Ladies Ed
The annual Autumn Brunch hosted by the Ladies Educational Society will be on October 27th immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Community Center.
Tickets are $20 for adults, no ticket price for children under 12.
Raffle Tickets: 1 for $10 or 3 for $20. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit new classroom furniture.
RSVP by October 20th to ladiesedstgeorge@gmail.com or Mary at 773.965.1901
Limited seating!
Fall Shoe Drive by Sunday School
St. George Pre-K class Sunday School sponsors a Fall Shoe Drive!
Bring your old or slightly used shoes or boots to St. George and we will donate them to a community food pantry.
Look for the drop box in the Pre-K classroom
More info? Contact Shirley at Svouris@uic.edu
Operation Veteran Success Fundraiser
Fundraiser for Emergency Housing Needs for US Military Veterans
Operation Veteran Success will host its Fall Fundraiser at St. George on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Drinks Dessert, Dancing, and an Auction!
Live music by the Not For Profit Band
Please support this great cause by purchasing tickets here
Chicago Bike Project Young Stewards and HOPE/JOY
Chicago Bike Project is teaming up with Young Stewards and HOPE/JOY for a service project.
Saturday, October 19th from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm. in the Conference Room at St. George. RSVP by October 17th to Roula.
Young Stewards and HOPE/JOY children will:
Have Lunch and Discuss the Bike Project - Gather in the conference room to have lunch and discuss what philanthropy looks like, how anyone can get involved, how it affects people, and how our religion calls on us to do so.
Fix Bikes - Keep to basics like cleaning the bike, airing up tires and lubing chains.
Make Gift Bags – insert pamphlets that talk about Saint George, how to fix a flat and add some basic tools and toiletries to give away to those receiving a bag.
"Make a Difference Day"
St. George Sunday School and Saint George Ladies Philoptochos Society Service Project at Elmwood Cemetery 2905 Thatcher Ave, River Grove.
Event date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm.
Children of all ages are invited to meet at Elmwood Cemetery by the Holy Transfiguration Chapel at 1:00 pm, for Trisagion Service and grave cleanup.
Fr. Chrysanthos, and Fr. Peter :
What our faith tells about those who have fallen asleep in the Lord
The importance of the Trisagion Service
How the body is prepared for burial
The tradition of “lighting the graveside candle”
40 Day Memorial Service
Importance of Kolyva
Hearing Health Fair
HEARING HEALTH FAIR
October 9, 3pm-5pm
Thunder Hearing & Sound, courtesy of The Hellenic Foundation, is providing a 10-minute quick hearing screening to members of the Saint George community. The screening will be on the first floor of Saint George. Take advantage of this free opportunity. Please contact the Church Office (773-525-1793) to reserve a time for your hearing screening.
YAL and Project Hope
YAL is working with Project Hope!
All Young Adults are encouraged to attend a meeting on Sunday, October 6th in the St. George Conference Room following Divine Liturgy for more details.
Bitty Basketball
Children ages Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to participate in Bitty Basketball.
Children will learn the fundamentals of the game, and stay active in a fun and safe environment. Snacks will be offered.
Fall 2024 dates for this ministry will be Saturday on":
October 05; October 19; November 05; November 16; and December 07.
For more information please contact Fr. Peter.
Young Stewards Fall Mixer
Hello Young Stewards and Families!
Young Stewards Fall Mixer on Friday, September 27th
A message from one of our Young Stewards and organizers.
For those who don't know me, my name is Alexandra Sepsis and I am currently a sophomore at Saint Ignatius College Prep. I have been part of St. George my whole life and for the past three years, I have spent my Sundays with the Narthex committee at the candles. Through this I have grown my connection with the church and the community that it has given me. When I found out Young Stewards was being started, I was more than excited to become a part of something so amazing. With this, I would like to announce that on Friday, September 27, there will be a Young Stewards Fall Mixer in the gym!
The event will be from 6:30pm-8:30pm and there will be pizza and desserts provided. Roula and I will spend some time talking about our plans and ideas for the upcoming year. We also want to hear what the kids want! We are very excited to see all of you and hope for a great year!
Best regards, Alexandra Sepsis
Please RSVP to roulaarceo@me.com by Wed., Sept 25!
OCF Sunday
Welcome back to the OCF DePaul Chapter. College students will be invited to the Solea at the end of Divine Liturgy to be recognized and receive a small gift from our parish.
We wish all our students a happy and healthy new school year.
Dive for the Cross and BBQ
Calling all youth of the Metropolis of Chicago
All parishes are invited to join the Clergy of Chicago as they bless the Waters of lake Michigan then throw the Cross for the youth to retrieve.
Saturday, September 21st at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church. 5649 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL
10:30 AM until 1:30 PM
Call 773.334.4515 or email info@standreworthodox.org
