Mother's Day - 05/13/12

On Sunday at Divine Liturgy, all of the living and departed mothers, grandmothers, and godmothers of our Parish community were remembered in prayer. Our thanks to Ron Dougiello who donated flowers for in front of the Iconostasis, and long-stemmed roses as a gift to all mothers.

Many Years! - 05/11/12

 The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America at its regular Spring Session elevated our hierarch, Bishop Nikon, to the rank of Archbishop. He is now known as “His Eminence, Nikon, Archbishop of Boston, New England and the Albanian Archdiocese.” His Eminence will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his consecration as a Bishop on May 25th.  God grant him Many Years!

Congratulations - 04/29/12

Matthew Masek and Jeannine Bellizzi were married at Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Oxford, Conn., on April 21st. Their marriage will be blessed in the Orthodox Church at a later date. Matthew is the son of Karen and Albert Masek. Many Years to the happy couple!

Thank you! - 04/29/12

Many thanks to our “Myrrhbearing Women” who decorated the Petafi (Christ’s Tomb) on Holy Friday and who removed the flowers for distribution to the faithful Holy Friday evening: Gloria Athanas, Vi Bowe, Sharon Buzi, Janet Caliendo, Pandora Dionis, Pauline Dionis, Mary Nastu, Dolores Nauchy, Andrea Snedegar, and Jo Ann Soter. Thanks also to Hope and Philip Caliendo who cleaned the glass covering the holy Icons.

Thank you! - 04/22/12

We extend our thanks to the many people who helped to make Lent, Holy Week and Pascha a beautiful and meaningful celebration: Mary Nastu for donating the flowers for the Cross on the Petafi in memory of her brother, Arthur Lika. Pandora Dionis for decorating the Holy Cross for the Petafi. The women and children who decorated the Petafi on Holy Friday morning (it was done in a record-breaking time of 1 hour and 30 minutes!) Bob Lazar, Cheryl Themel and Jennifer Goetz for decorating the church for Holy Pascha. Ron Dougiello for the flowers that beautify the inside of the church. The Teuta Ladies Society for the beautiful red eggs. Nancy Hurd for the donation of a candle on the Petafi for the blessings and health of her family. Mary Nikola for the donation of a candle on the Petafi in memory of her husband Steve. Cantors Van Michael and Charles Soter 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 Wight for organizing the Children’s Egg Hunt and Coffee Hour. Those who simply came to pray and celebrate the services.

Congratulations - 04/22/12

Victoria Nichio, daughter of Richard Nichio, Jr., has been accepted into the Nutritional program at the University of Rhode Island.   Julia Garofalo, daughter of Deborah Garofalo, has been accepted into the Architectural program at Harvard University.  Many Years to our scholars!

Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen! - 04/15/12

Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen! is the traditional Orthodox Christian Paschal greeting.   The St. George community recently completed the service cycle of Great Lent, Holy Week with the celebration of midnight Pascal Liturgy.

Click Here to view the Paschal greeting in numerous languages.

Many Years to Savannah Rae - 04/07/12

Many Years to Savannah Rae Smith who received the Holy Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation in Saint George Church last Sunday. The Godparents were Joseph Cote and Nicolette Nassif. Savannah is the daughter of Donald and Carley Cagle Smith.

Congratulations - 04/05/12

Many Years also to Dr. Robert Patrignelli, grandson of Jack and Helen Reh, who has been named one of Connecticut’s top Doctors of Dermatology by Connecticut Magazine.

Memory Eternal - 04/05/12

We have learned of the passing of Deacon John Zarras on Sunday, April 1st.  Deacon John visited with us and served Divine Liturgy numerous times at St. George.  He had been, for many years, a member at Holy Trinity Greek Church in Bridgeport and most recently was serving as a deacon at Christ the Savior Church in Southbury. May Deacon John’s memory be eternal!