Welcome to the web site of St. George Orthodox Church in Trumbull, Connecticut! We are a parish of the Albanian Archdiocese of the Orthodox Church in America. We invite you to explore our web site to learn more about us and about Orthodox Christianity.
Located just north of the Merritt Parkway in Trumbull, we are easily accessible from both Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
We welcome all visitors for worship and fellowship!
News Updates
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!