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
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.
January 2025 dates for this ministry will be Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 25.
For more information please contact Fr. Peter.
Paraklesis and Reception
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
International Sunday
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
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.
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.
Family Night
Family Night January Cold, Snow, and Freezing edition!
See you on January 17th at 6:30 PM for Christmas fun and games!
Parish Vasilopita Cutting
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.
Anemos Dance Troupe Vasilopita Cutting
Vasilopita Cutting
The St. Geoge Dance Greek Dance Troupe “Anemos” will celebrate the new year and cut the traditional Vasilopita on January 10, 2025.
For more information call Bessie Grosso at 773.456.4652.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.