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. Snacks are offered.

The next session is on March 26th, following Presanctified Liturgy in the Conference Room. Topic: “Climbing the Ladder of St. John ”

Ladies Educational Society will offer a delicious lenten meal to all attending. No reservations are needed.

Καλή Σαρακοστή!

Join us for the Annual Shrimp Luncheon hosted by Ladies Educational Society

Adults $20; Children under twelve $10. Please make reservations to Mary Diamantakos at 773.965.1901 or email Ladiesedstgeorge@gmail.com

Special Guest: Perifania Dance Group

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.

For more information please contact Fr. Peter.

Introduction to Orthodoxy is a course offered to all who are inquiring about the Orthodox Church or to those who wish to refresh their knowledge of Orthodoxy.

Session dates are: February 3, and 24; March 10 and 31; and April 7

Classes start at 7:00 PM at St. George church with a zoom link provided for those who cannot attend in person.

Contact Fr. Chrysanthos for more information.

A “must attend” event will be held at St. George in the Community Center.

Saturday, March 8th from 12:30 PM until 2:00 pm.

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

All are welcome.

Learn about:

Crimes occurring on the Streets; Domestic Violence; Human Trafficking; Illegal Narcotics on the Streets; Sexual Assault trends; Date Rape; Protecting your Children; Tips and Tools you can use to defend yourself

Thank you to our sponsors!

Join us for an exciting evening with great parea, six rounds of trivia, and delicious food!

Get ready for a fun night of trivia and help support St. George’s Young Adult League.

Offered by YAL the event will be on Friday, February 28th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

RSVP here or call 219.208.5750

Introduction to Orthodoxy is a course offered to all who are inquiring about the Orthodox Church or to those who wish to refresh their knowledge of Orthodoxy.

Session dates are: February 3, and 24; March 10 and 31; and April 7

Classes start at 7:00 PM at St. George church with a zoom link provided for those who cannot attend in person.

Contact Fr. Chrysanthos for more information.

The annual Philoptochos Spaghetti Luncheon will be on Meatfare Sunday, February 23, immediately following Divine Liturgy together with Godparents' Sunday. 

For reservations please contact Eleni Vasilopoulos or 773.263.9671,

Tickets are $20 per guest; no ticket is needed for children under 10 years old. 

Event chairs: Eugenia Splinter, Eleni Vasilopoulos, and Gina Fanady.  

Invite your Godparents, Godchildren, Parents, Grandparents, and those who are special to you and worship with us on Godparents' Sunday, February 23rd.  

Following Divine Liturgy our Philoptochos Society will serve their annual Spaghetti Luncheon. 

For reservations for the luncheon contact Eleni Vasilopoulos or call her at 773.263.9671.

Apokries Edition of Family Night

Have you been hearing stories from Yiayia and Pappou about their Apokries celebrations when they were young? Well, tell them: “Show me!”

Bring Yiayia and Pappou to Apokries Family Night …in costume, …acting silly, …having fun!

February 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Celebrate Tsiknopempti at St. George. Our volunteers are planning an evening full of fun, music, and Tsikna.

Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:30 pm.

RSVP by calling our church office at 773.525.1793 or email office@stgeorgechicago.net

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. Snacks are offered.

Super Bowl Watch Party at St. George in the Community Center.

Hosted by YAL and OCF on Sunday, February 9th. Doors open at 5:00 p.m - kickoff is 5:30 p.m.

Food, drinks, games, prizes, and fun!

Register here

Saint George For All!

Join the Saint George Community on International Sunday to celebrate the rich cultural, ethnic and national diversity of our parish through worship and fellowship.

Orthros: 8:10 AM; Divine Liturgy: 9:30 AM followed by Artoclasia Service and Coffee Hour.

Share during coffee hour, pastries, cookies, fruit or similar items reflecting your heritage or country of origin, or come and celebrate the day with us.

Event chairs: Roula Karras-Abajian, Angela Leventopoulos and Eugenia Splinter

Introduction to Orthodoxy is a course offered to all who are inquiring about the Orthodox Church or to those who wish to refresh their knowledge of Orthodoxy.

Session dates are: February 3, and 24; March 10 and 31; and April 7

Classes start at 7:00 PM at St. George church with a zoom link provided for those who cannot attend in person.

Contact Fr. Chrysanthos for more information.

Η ΜΑΓΙΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ

Join us as our Greek School celebrates the Hellenic Letter and Three Hierarchs with a luncheon and performance from the Greek School students.

February 2, 2025, immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Community Center.

Suggested donation of $30

RSVP to Mary Diamantakos at 773.965.1901 or mdiamantakos@hotmail.com by January 28.

Our parish has the honor of welcoming His Grace Bishop Chrysostomos of Bukoba and Western Tanzania on Monday, January 27, at 6:30 p.m.  Parasklesis Service will be followed by a talk about the Orthodox Church in Tanzania.  Refreshments will be served.

 Η εκκλησία μας καλωσορίζει το Θεοφιλέστατο Ἐπίσκοπο Μπουκόμπας καί Δυτικῆς Τανζανίας κ. Χρυσόστομο την Δευτέρα 27 Ιανουαρίου 2025. 
Παράκληση, 6:30 μ.μ. και θα ακολουθήσει ομιλία για το Ιεραποστολικό Έργο της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας της Τανζανίας. Θα προσφερθεί  κέρασμα

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

The 2025 St. George Parish Family Vasilopita Cutting!

Hosted by the Philoptochos Society, chaired by Philoptochos members Maria Rentzelos and Christina Giannakopoulos.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

“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.  

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.

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!

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.