Cantor Van Michael was acknowledged on his 80th birthday after Divine Liturgy for his faith and dedication to the church.  The choir donated an Icon of the Last Supper to the church in his name and luncheon was served during coffee hour to celebrate the occassion.  May God Grant Van Many Years!

On Sunday at Divine Liturgy the parish of St. George remembered all of the living and departed mothers, grandmothers and godmothers of our parish community in prayer.  Our thanks go out to Ron Dougiello of Commerce Hill Funeral Home, who donated long-stemmed roses which were given out as a gift to all mothers in attendance.

We extend our thanks to the many people who helped to make Lent, Holy Week and Pascha a beautiful and meaningful celebration:   Pandora Dionis for decorating the Holy Cross for the Petafi; The “Myrrhbearing Women” who decorated the Petafi on Holy Friday morning; Mary Dilulio for replacing the ribbon the the Resurrection banner; Cheryl Themel and Jennifer Goetz for decorating the Church for Holy Pascha; Ron Dougiello of Commerce Hill Funeral Home in Bridgeport for the flowers that beautify the inside of the church; The Teuta Ladies Society for the beautiful red eggs; Cantors Van Michael and Charles Soter and their assistants Jim Bowe and Greg Buzi II for their dedication and singing at every service; The choir for their preparation and singing throughout Holy Week and Pascha; Our volunteer readers; Bob Lazar for his assistance in the sanctuary; The altar servers for their time and assistance; Sue Galich and Janet Caliendo for organizing the Children’s Egg Hunt and Coffee Hour; Those who simply came to pray and celebrate the services.

Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen! is the Orthodox Christian Paschal greeting.  Click Here to view the Paschal greeting in numerous languages. The St. George community recently completed the service cycle of Great Lent, Holy Week with the celebration of midnight Pascal Liturgy.  Click on the More Information link below to view some photos.

Our thanks go out to Joe Galich who refinished the front doors to the church.

On Sunday after Divine Liturgy, the parish presented an Icon of St. George as a good-bye gift to Liliana and Boro Kerma, who are leaving our parish and returning to Albania.  May God Grant them Many Years!

Pan-Orthodox Vespers were held at St. George on the 2nd Sunday of Great Lent.  Sunday Vespers services are rotated through the various Orthodox Churches of the Greater Bridgeport region during Great Lent each year.  We express our gratitude to everyone who helped to prepare for the service, especially the ladies who cooked and served the meal afterward.

Click on the More Information link below to view a video from the service.

Our fund-raising Brunch on March 17^th raised a total of $1,794. This money will be used to cover the expenses for snow removal after the last major snow storm and the installation of the new stove in the kitchen.  Thank you to all!

We learned that Andrew Yapo passed away early this morning. We offer our condolences to his wife, Nancy, and their children, and to his sister, Nancy Hurd, and her family.