St. George Orthodox Church 6300 Bowden Road

Jacksonville, FL 32216 (www.JaxOrthodox.com)

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Daily Lives , Miracles, and Wisdom of the Saints

The true fast, my brother, must be observed not only with the body, but

also with the soul. In other words, we don’t only eat fasting foods but we

abstain from the passions, enticements and sins. When we abstain from

lush and pleasurable food, we struggle to purify not only the body but also

the soul by means of prayer and repentance. The complete, true and perfect

fast is not only of the body, but also of the soul. We are taught this in the

Troparion (hymn) which we chant during Great Lent: “Let us keep the ac-

ceptable fast, that which is pleasing to the Lord.” The true fast is the es-

trangement from evil, the bridling of the tongue, the negation of wrath, the

turning away from lust, hate, deceit, lies, and from all untruthfulness.

+Elder Cleopa of Romani

The Faith

6300 Bowden Road. Jacksonville, FL 32216

(W) 904- 448-1855 * (Fax) 904- 448-1866

stgeorgejax@comcast.net

V. Rev. Fr. Kamal Al-Rahil; Pastor

The Newsletter of St. George

Sunday Services

Matins ~ 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy ~ 10:00 AM

Office Hrs.: Monday - Friday

9:00AM - 1:00 PM Confession by appointment

Church Banquet Hall Capacity: 160 people seated

NO Hall Rental during COVID-19 Pandemic

Church Hall is Closed until further notice….

Last Judgement

( Meat Fare)

Tone 6 Eothinon 6

Epistle: I Cor. 8:8-9:2

Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

March 7th, 2021

Servers for Sunday March 7th, 2021

Epistle Readers: English: Tarek Kishek Arabic: George Baghdan

Chanters: Sbdn. Nadeem Tannous George Baghdan Tarek Kishek

Ushers: Lamis Anki and Sanaa Awwad

Altar Servers: Ameen Hakim, Jamil and Jean Fayad.

Holy Bread of Oblation for Sunday March 7th

1. In loving memory of Khalil Ghawi (40 Day memorial service), offered by Salwa Ghawi, her children and their families. May his memory be eternal.

2. In loving memory of Randall Bateh (2 yrs.), offered by Suha and Klare Bateh and family. May his memory be eternal.

3. In loving memory of Boulos and Farideh Salem offered by their children and their families. May their memory be eternal.

4. In loving memory of Easa & Farida Mousa, offered by Leila Mousa, her brothers and sisters and their families. May their memory be eternal.

5. For the health and spiritual welfare of Najah El Abu, her children and grandchildren, offered by Najah El-Abu.

6. For the health and spiritual welfare of Jamal and Nuha Jubran, their sons and their families, offered by Jamal and Nuha Jubran.

7. For the health and spiritual welfare of Lisa Farah Eways and her family, offered by Nadya Farah and family.

Annual Easter Bake Sale

The ladies Auxiliary of St. George is having an Easter Bake Sale;

Dates Cookies ONLY (Kaak-B-Ajweh)

$20.00 per Dozen

For your order please call the church office or text Khourieh Ranwa.

Baking Time (To accommodate both Easters!) Mid-March (Catholic Easter)

Mid-April (Orthodox Easter)

Please place your Order “ASAP” as orders are limited to certain numbers. Please pick your baking time from the above

dates.

Curb Side Pick UP for the Orders (Drive thru from your car)

You may pay by check or cash.

The Ladies Auxiliary wants to emphasize that we are taking all safety precautions recommended by CDC; Masks, Social dis-

tancing, sanitizing, etc..).

Only 10 Ladies were chosen to make these date cookies, as an extra precaution.

March Birthdays and Anniversaries

Happy Birthday to: Kristen Mousa (1), Elizabeth Kamal Fakhouri (1), Sophia Kamal Fakhouri (1), Jackson Paul Salem (2), Jacob Kareem Essa (3), Jacob & Anna Akel (3), Sophie Saleem Akel (3), Lilyana Rose Elias (3), Abeer Bateh (4), Brenda Bateh (4), Carolin Mardini (4), Jonathan Essa (4), Tarik Nader Akel (4), Elias Daoud (5), Katherine Rose Hanania (7), Dr. Lisa Farah Eways (7), Rima Mousa (7),

Youssef Dammous (7), Khalil Anthony Saman (7), Isabella Saleem Akel (7), Khalil Mark Salameh (8), Alden Rebecca Salem (8), Norah Zacharia (9), Elita Baghdan (9), Andrew Andy Akel (9), Louise Joseph (9), Valerie Salameh (10), Dr. Robert Griffin (10), Allen Alnomair (10), Lily Helene Joseph (12), Michael Fakhouri (11), John Saoud (13), Jameel Akel (13), Faris Farah (13), Katie Anki (13), Salem Akel (13), Susan Hanania (13), Jeffrey Farah (14), Joanne J. Mousa (14), Yousef Mansour (14), Suhail Akel (Tony) (16), Sean Nabeel Haddad (17), Jamal Jubran (17), Joe Jubran (17), Samir Farhat (18), Abla J. Mousa (18), Budir Phillip Gazaleh (18), Joseph Edward Mousa (19), Hanan Salem (20), Fred K Gazaleh (20), Ruby Valentina Harrison (20), Katie Anki (20), Jazmine Steven Elias (21), Dr. Shadi Akel (21), Ron E. Masabni (21), Stella Rose Rukab (21), Carol Farha (21), Stevie Marie Rukab (21), Charliann Rose Joseph (22), Nicholas Joseph (22), Arena Owais (23), Emilia May Mousa (23), Ehsan Atallah (24), Dr. Ron Salem (24), Dena Farah (26), Asma Atallah (26), Awad Rafidi (27), Joseph Zacharia (27), Christian Elias Salameh (27), Elias Jordan Akel (28), Susie Bateh (28), Miriam Antoinette Al-Rahil (28), Sophia Linn Toney (28), Natalie Nicole Farah (28), Juliette Hope Bateh (29), Christian Nicholas Campbell (29), Aida Fakhouri (29), Odeh Nicholas Odeh (31), Deacon Eric Bateh (31).

Happy Anniversary to : Philip & Amanda Gazaleh (5), Andy & Victoria Akel (12) Yousef & Widad Zacharia (15), Victor Jr. & Lena Rukab (16).

Membership Dues:

Steady cash flow is VITAL for the continuity of St. George Church and its ministries.

if you are financially able, we would appreciate your contributions (donations) to your beloved St. George Church.

Three methods of Payment for Your Pledge Dues 1. Check / Cash may be sent via mail to the church office, or you

may place it on Sunday Tray Collection (Basket is located in the Church Foyer. )

2. Bill Pay: Online Bill Pay, is set up through your Bank Acct.

3. PayPal : Donate online via Credit Card. It is a secure online donation through our church website: www. Jaxorthodox.com

Lord, You are the physician of our souls and body. We pray You grant the following parishioners good health and

blessings:

Sue Rafidi, Yousef Zacharia, Farid N. Bateh, Eddie Bateh, Zohour Anki, Abla Mousa, Jamal Hanania, Albert and Betty Kishek, Sam and Pam Newey, Jack Farah Jr, Anwar Eadeh, Sumayya Nammour and Clemance Hanania.

And All those who work in the medical field and first

responders.

And

All those who are fighting Covid-19.

PRAYERS CORNER

Church Attendance Capacity

Dear friends, family, and beautiful community,

At present we are gathering for all scheduled services, but are limited to 30% of our building capacity up to 100 attendees ( Max) every week.

Visitors are welcome, and are encouraged to email us or call us when planning a visit!

It is Mandatory To Register Every Week!! You must sign up each week. Please call the church office or text Fr. Kamal or Kh. Ranwa between Monday and Friday. No registration on Saturdays. Also please follow chart below and plan to attend Sunday Ser-vice in person during your family turn!!

March Church Attendance Chart

Sunday March 7: Strictly A-J families

Sunday March 14: K-Z families

Sunday March 21: A-J families

Sunday March 28: K-Z families

The church will be maintaining a list of those who signed up, and names will be checked at the door as well. As always, St. George services will continue to be live-streamed.

All non-liturgical activities are subject to special approval by Fr. Kamal and Bishop Nicholas.

covering both the nostrils and mouth, must be worn to enter and exit the building, and at