Upon completing a Church School lesson on "Christian Life," the children of St. George put their faith in action by starting an on-going food drive to support our neighbors in south Lorain.

Lorain County, and nearby Huron County, are two of the areas in Ohio most adversely affected by the global economic downturn.  Many local families depend on food banks and distributions centers to feed their families and survive.  After contacting Sacred Life Mission (a local distribution center) in November, the children have already collected enough food for two large donations!

Sacred Heart Mission, and the people of South Lorain, are grateful for this ministry in the St. George Orthodox Church.  Please continue to support this drive by placing much needed food and supplies in the collection box located near the entrance of the Church Hall.

A special request has been made for formula, baby food and items that families with small infants require.

On January 6th, the faithful community at St George Serbian Orthodox Church gathered to celebrate the Vigil for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ in the Flesh.  The choir sang beautiful responses as Fr Aleksa changed "God is with us," and the St George Church School children gathered together at the front of the Church to perform the First Ode of the Christmas Canon:  "Christ is born, glorify Him!"

Immediately following services, the community celebrated the Blessing of the Badnjak in the Church Hall.  Present at the services were Fr Vladimir, a local Orthodox monastic attached to St Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, and a photographer for the Morning Journal.

In order to develop a sense of friendship, fun and community within the St George Church School, the Circle of Serbian Sisters sponsored two fun-filled activities for students and educators.

The first activity for the 2009-2010 school year took place at Nautical Lanes in Avon Lake in November.  Approximately 19 children and adults gathered together for an evening of bowling and fun.  The St. George Church School group took over four lanes and bowled like professionals!

Following this event, the Church School children attended the Cleveland Angels Children's Choir Christmas Concert at the Palace Theatre in downtown Lorain.  The children of the parish enjoyed an afternoon of snacking on popcorn, watching a wonderful show and even joining in singing popular Christmas songs.

If you are interested in supporting the Church School and their on-going activities, please click here to email Father Aleksa.  Your generous support of the Circle of Serbian Sisters and St George Serbian Orthodox Church ensures that all Church School children have an opportunity to learn their faith and grow together as a community.