On Sunday, Dec 8th after Divine Liturgy, the parish held its St. Nicholas Party during it's Coffee Hour.   This annual event is held specifically for the parish children, but also for the parish community to gather for fellowship and seasonal joy.  There is a visit from Santa for the children, and all are requested to donate a Christmas gift to donate to local charity toy drive – this year the Church School will be collecting and delivering those gifts to St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank who will distribute them to the underprivileged children of the lower Naugatuck Valley. The gathering was very well attended and enjoyed by all. Many thanks go out to Pauline Dionis, Curt & Nicole Dionis, and Laura Denisevich who handled all the major aspects of planning cooking and preparing for the celebration.  Thanks to Louise Gallagher & Cathy Hotova who helped with the cleanup, and Laura Coughlin who helped keeping the coffee flowing.  A final thank you to Greg Buzi II for "arranging" for Santa's visit, and to Sophie & Brooke Dionis who were Santa's helpers. Click on the more information link below to view several photos.

On Sunday, Nov 24th, a Doxology service (a prayer of praise to God) was held after Divine Liturgy recognizing Albanian Flag Day (Dita e Flamurit).  The official observation date for Flag Day (or Albanian Independence Day) is November 28th.  Click onto the following link to view a text of the Doxology service that was used.  Our thanks go to Nardi Tollkuci who read the prayer in Albanian, and also helped during Divine Litrugy by reading the Gospel lesson in Albanian.  Click on the more information link below to view a few pictures.
 

St. George wishes to congratulate Fr. Sergei Bouteneff on the occasion of his 47th anniversary of his ordination into the Priesthood which will occur this coming Monday, Nov 25th.  Many Years! Për Shumë Vjet! to Fr. Sergei, and to his family. 

On Sunday November 10th after Divine Liturgy (the day before Veteran’s Day), St. George recognized our Veterans for their service to our country. Children from our Church School prepared some hand-made Thank-you cards which they gave to the Vets.  Click onto the following link to view the Veteran’s Day Prayer that was read during the recognition.  Click onto the more information link below to view a several photos. Many Years!