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Check the monthly Messenger, weekly Church Bulletin, and Church calendar for all upcoming events.
Veneration of the Holy Cross
Greek Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, March 23, 2025
MN Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers
St Mary of Egypt
5:00 PM, Sunday, April 6, 2025
Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church
1250 Oakdale Ave, West St Paul, MN 55118
Please note updated location this week.
Lenten meal and Fellowship following the service.
Lazarus Saturday Family Service Day
Saturday, April 12, 2025, following Divine Liturgy
We invite everyone to take part in our Lazarus Saturday Family Service Day. Matins begins at 9:00 AM followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM. Following Liturgy, we will join together for a potluck lunch. Please bring a Lenten dish to share. The Service Day projects will follow and include cleaning and preparing the church for Holy Week and plaiting palm crosses. It’s a joy-filled day! We’ll also provide peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the kids. A sign-up will be available soon.
Palm Sunday Spaghetti Luncheon
April 13, 2025 following Liturgy
Mark your calendars for the annual Palm Sunday Spaghetti Luncheon hosted by our choir on Sunday, April 13, following Liturgy. Enjoy a delicious meal with the special sauce made by John Legeros and crew. A suggested donation of $10 per adult and $6 per child under 10 yrs old (credit card, cash, check, or Venmo) is accepted at the door. Proceeds support the choir’s trip to the Chicago Metropolis Choir Federation Conference in the fall. Come and help support your choir!
Chicago Metropolis 2025 St. John Chrysostom
Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival
With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, we are pleased to announce that the 41st Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival will be held on Bright Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 601 South Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60644. We are excitedly anticipating a weekend of spiritual celebration and fellowship for all in attendance. The Metropolis Festival will offer 6 categories (Speech, Essay, Poetry, Iconography, Vocal Solo, and Vocal Chant), each with 2 divisions (Senior/10th-12th grades and Junior/7th-9th grades). After concluding your parish festivals, the participants who will be advancing to the Metropolis Festival must register by Monday, April 7, 2025. Find full Information & Registration HERE.
St Vladimir Seminary Online Education
Total Parish Youth Ministry, May 6-27, 2025
We invite you to participate in the upcoming Total Parish Youth Ministry course from St Vladimir’s Online School of Theology, starting May 6. This online course, led by the Rev. Dn Dr Greg Abdalah, will empower participants to integrate youth ministry into parish life, helping guide youth toward realizing their membership within the Body of Christ.
The course includes four live discussion sessions (Tuesdays at 8:00 PM EST) and a range of resources to support your learning; Live sessions are on: May 6, 13, 20, 27. You’ll also have access to course materials from April 29 to June 30. The cost is $200. More Info & Registration
Chicago Metropolis Junior Olympics
Fri-Sun, May 23-25, 2025
The 44th Annual Junior Olympics will be held May 23-25, 2025 at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Palos Hills, IL. The Junior Olympics of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago dates back to 1981 and has grown into the largest single gathering of youth in the Metropolis, filled with family-friendly activities. From its inception, the Junior Olympics has been hosted by SS. Constantine & Helen GOC. The community not only organizes the event, but also shares its facilities with the entire Metropolis to make the Junior Olympics possible.
Vacation Church School
Mon-Fri, June 16-20, 2025, 8:45 – High Noon
Just as the early settlers faced challenges on their journey west, Christians also encounter obstacles on the path to our heavenly promised land. At Vacation Church School, kids will learn what spiritual equipment they need, how to be courageous, who helps them along the way, and how to use grit and perseverance to stay on the Christian trail to paradise. Join us for an unforgettable faith-filled adventure with lessons, crafts, snacks, and fun! More info HERE.
♦ For cowpokes 4 years old (and potty trained) through entering grade 6 in the fall.
♦ Helpers needed: Grades 7–12 (in the fall).
Western Region Family Basketball Tournament
Jan / Feb 2026
- St Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, Minneapolis, MN
- Check back for 2026 information as it becomes available.
- And watch for a new logo! 😉
Religious Education Schedule at St Mary’s
Check the Religious Education Schedule for St Mary’s Adult & Youth Classes, Bible Studies, Orthodox Catechism, & Other Educational Programs..
2025 Pilgrimages to Serbia.
Spring: May 1-May 12
Fall: September 23- October 5
Please consider joining one of the Serbian pilgrimage events in 2025! Icon Art Studios recently hosted two pilgrimages to Serbia. These experiences were extremely successful in the warmth and expertise of our host and tour guide from Belgrade/UB. “To go on a pilgrimage is to travel at a much deeper and life-changing level. It is to travel by searching for God, as God is searching for us.” The itinerary consists of visits to beautiful ancient and historical monasteries every day including visits to wineries and hotel spas. The history of Serbia is told through its ancient monasteries and medieval art. Tour begins and ends in Belgrade. Many Serbian cities are included. Please call or email Deb Korluka at 612.889.5860 or akorluka@aol.com for more information.