St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Richmond Hill

Parish Life Conference 2022
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-04 | St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10841 Grande Allée, Montréal, QC, H3L 2M8, Canada
Friday, July 1, 2022
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Registration |Hall Foyar
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Clergy Meeting |St. Mary Church (120 Gouin E, Montréal, QC H3L)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Vespers |St. Mary Church
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Antiochian Women Meeting |Theater
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Teen SOYO |Meeting Hall
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Young Adult Ministry |Meeting Lateral Altar
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Dinner/ Antiochian Women Supper |Theater
Saturday, July 2, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Divine Liturgy |St. Mary Church
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Coffee |St. Mary Church
10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Registration |Hall Foyar
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Bible Bowl |Hall
1:00 PM -2:30 PM Lunch |Hall
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Diocese Ministry Council General Assembly |Theater
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Oratorical Festival |St. Mary Church
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Vespers |St. Mary Church
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |Hafli at: Nuit de Beyrouth Restaurant Nuit de Beyrouth (965 Bd du Curé-Labelle,Laval, QC H7V 2V7)
Sunday, July 3, 2022
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM Matins |St. Mary Church
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Divine Liturgy |St. Mary Church
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Brunch Buffet |Hall
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: Diocese of Ottawa, Eastern Canada & Upstate New York Conventions & Conference Planning

St. George Mother's Day Lunch May 8th, 2022
2022-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Centre, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
Mother’s Day Lunch
St. George is hosting a Mother’s Day Lunch on May 8th, 1:00pm. The lunch will be in the Banquet Hall, located behind St. George Church.
It is time to reopen and celebrate with all the Mother’s in our Parish.
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Buffet Lunch will be served, along with Music and Dancing
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Flowers for every Mother in attendance
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Adults $35.00
Children under 15yrs $20.00
Please register your seats on Eventbrite and order your tickets from Kathy Kakish (647-880-4659) or Colette El-Hajj (416-558-8665)
We hope you’re able to join us!

Lazarus Saturday April 16, 2022
2022-04-16 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Family Potluck Dinner in February, please RSVP
2022-02-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | St. George Centre, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
Please RSVP by February 23 and tell us what kind of food you will bring
Regina Helou: 647-894-2371
Randa Issa: 647-881-9682
Violette Boutros: 416-930-9996
Click for more POTLUCK details

Ladies only Christmas Potluck 2021
2021-12-10 19:00 - 2021-12-11 00:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Basement, 9116 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3R9, Canada
Savory or Sweet, bring a plate and let’s celebrate
FRIDAY DECEMBER 10TH
FROM 7:00 PM TO 12:00 AM
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Hosted by the Ladies Organization of St. George Antiochian Church
Location St. George- Church basement
9116 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Living and Dying Well as Orthodox Christians
2021-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
Living and Dying Well as Orthodox Christians
All parishioners are welcome. There is no reserve seating needed.
Date: Friday October 22nd, 2021
Time: 7:30pm (one hour lecture followed by a Q&A session)
Venue: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church (Richmond Hill) church sanctuary area
The lecture will address Orthodox Christian anthropology as it relates to the sanctity of life versus physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Alternative approaches that are consistent with the Orthodox understanding will be discussed (e.g. hospice and palliative care).

About Dr. Daniel Hinshaw, M.D.
Daniel B. Hinshaw, M.D. is professor emeritus of surgery at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and consultant in palliative medicine at the University of Michigan Geriatrics Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. He has taught palliative care at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, New York and to medical professionals and clergy in international settings including Ethiopia, Uganda, Serbia, Romania, and Lebanon. For several years he has served as a visiting professor at the St John of Damascus Theological Institute and St George’s University Hospital of the University of Balamand. In addition to more than eighty papers published in scientific journals and in volumes of collected works, he is the author of several books: Suffering and the Nature of Healing, Touch and the Healing of the World, Neither Bond nor Free (an historical novel), and two forthcoming volumes entitled, Thriving in the Face of Mortality: Kenosis and the Mystery of Life and Journey to Simplicity: The Life and Wisdom of Archimandrite Roman Braga.

DIAMONDBACK GOLF CLUB
2021-10-06 08:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | DIAMONDBACK GOLF CLUB, 13300 LESLIE STREET, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 1A2, Canada
Click here to download the registration form

Annual Life Chain 2020 Event
2020-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
LIFE CHAINSaving Lives From Coast to Coast

Saturday Evening Feast of Feast, Pascha Celebration starts
2020-04-18 22:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Saturday Morning Divine Liturgy
2020-04-18 09:30 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Friday Lamentation Service
2020-04-17 19:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Friday Taking Down from the Cross
2020-04-17 15:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Friday Royal Hours
2020-04-17 10:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Thursday Evening the 12 Gospels
2020-04-16 19:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Thursday Vesperal Divine Liturgy
2020-04-16 09:30 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Wednesday Bridegroom Service
2020-04-15 19:00 (America/New_York) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Tuesday Bridegroom Service
2020-04-14 19:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Holy Monday Bridegroom Service
2020-04-13 19:00 (America/Toronto) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Bridegroom Service Sunday evening
2020-04-12 18:00 (America/New_York) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

Annunciation Lunch on March 22 - Cancelled
2020-03-22 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
In keeping with the Public Health Advisory due to the COVID-19 situation, this event has been cancelled as of March 13, Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Raising Our Children Successfully - Dr. Mamalakis
2020-03-06 19:30 - 2020-03-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | St. George Centre, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
On March 6-7 2020, our Church is excited to host our Lenten retreat featuring Dr. Philip Mamalakis, professor at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, marriage and family therapist, and author of Parenting Toward the Kingdom. The two-day conference offers four sessions where attendees will gain advice and counsel about how the development of faith can be fostered within our families and how we can help our children to be made worthy of entering God’s Kingdom.

Two-day Event – Friday evening (1 session) and Saturday full day (3 sessions)
Weekend Pass of $40 includes lunch and snacks or you may attend any of the 4 session for $15/ session
For tickets please contact any of:

Joanie Younes 416-402-7424 (joanieunis@hotmail.com for paying by Interac E-transfer)
Janice Ghazal 416-520-8855
Violette Boutros 416-930-9996

New Year 2019
2019-12-31 08:30 (America/New_York) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Center, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
For your reservation please call us
Fouad Kodsi : (416) 917-5457
Raed Touma : (647) 648-2037
Raed Dallal: (416) 576-3232
Marwan Salibi: (416) 835-2704

Cruciform Creation
2019-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
Orthodox Christian Fellowship Conference
To be held at St. George on November 23rd starting at 10AM.
Topic “Cruciform Creation”.
All university students are welcome.

Orthodox Christian Homeschooling Conference
2019-11-09 08:30 (America/New_York) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
An “Orthodox Homeschool Conference” will be held at our Church on Saturday, November 9th, 2019. If you would like to learn more about homeschooling, please register at www.saintemmelia.com

St. George Harvestfest Celebration
2019-10-31 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | St. George Centre, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
Organized by the Sunday School at the St. George Centre

Entrance Fee: Non-perishable food items for the food bank
Harvest Fest Flyer and Details

Thanksgiving Lunch 2019
2019-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Center, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada

St. George Summer Festival 2019
2019-09-07 13:00 - 2019-09-08 21:00 (America/New_York) | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
We are happy to announce that St. George Orthodox Church will be holding its sixth summer festival event on Saturday, September 7th (1:00 – 10:00pm) and Sunday, September 8th (12:00 – 9:00pm). The event will offer variety of Middle Eastern food and sweets, music and live entertainment for all ages.
The festival committee is looking for volunteers to assist where needed. Shifts will be assigned over the 2 days period. It is important to have as much help as possible in order to make this year a greater success. For sponsorship contact George Boutros 416-688-9994

Dinner & Hafle
2019-07-06 19:30 (America/New_York) | Sheraton Parkway North Toronto, 9005 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1G7, Canada
The Saturday evening Dinner & Hefle is one of our main highlights to the Conference. We have planned an evening of fine dinning, with fun activities, live Music and DJ, bringing a wide variety of entertaining music. This event is a must attend as we will all be together under one roof, enjoying friendships and fellowship we have throughout our Diocese. So bring your favorite dress attire and be prepared to be engaged and spiritually enriched with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

PLC Friday Boat Cruise
2019-07-05 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Jubilee Queen Cruise, Toronto, Jubilee Queen Cruise, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Friday Night Boat Cruise includes dinner and entertainment, while we cruise Lake Ontario overlooking the City Skyline. We know you don’t want to miss this event. We have a promising night of excitement and pure joy. We have a maximum capacity and we are filing up fast. with two weeks remaining, we are expecting seats to sell out soon. So Please don’t miss out!
Other details
Jubilee Queen Cruise, 539 Queens Quay West, Toronto (Marina Quay West)

Parish Life Conference (PLC) 2019
2019-07-04 - 2019-07-07 | St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 9116 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M9, Canada
We are pleased to announce that all forms of registration for the 2019 Parish Life Conference are now open!

St. George Antiochian Church is hosting the 2019 PLC July 4 – 7, 2019.
We encourage all to begin registering for the PLC and securing your personalized message and/or advertisement in the Souvenir Book (click here).
If you are looking to book room nights during the conference, we have secured special room rates at the Sheraton and Best Western Hotels on Hwy 7 and Leslie St.
Early Bird Event Registration: June 1, 2019. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
Click here for event website and forms

Two hotels to choose from:
$109.00/night at the Best Western (call directly to BW for special rate)
$129.00/night at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North
Free Parking/High-Speed Internet
Free Access to Fitness Centre & Pool

PLC Registration:

Early Bird Package $130.00
Standard Package $140.00

Important dates:

April 15 th , 2019 – Deadline for Souvenir Book
June 1 st , 2019 – Deadline for Early Bird registration pricing
June 4 th , 2019 – Deadline to book the hotel at block rate

We have a fun filled and enriching agenda ahead and we’re here to be your hosts and to ensure you’ll have an exceptional Parish Life Conference experience. We expect to be spiritually connected through the various fellowship meetings and exciting activities. Over the four days, we’ll gather together to worship the Holy Trinity, enjoy fellowship activities, hear from our spiritual leaders, and engage our youth in the Christian Orthodox Faith.
Toronto is such an amazing City, with its culture, diversity and beauty. To see what Toronto has to offer, we’ve arranged a special evening to explore the sites and brilliant lights of our beautiful City.
We believe we’ve captured the true essence of what the Parish Life Conference can offer and we hope you’ll participate in all the spirited meetings and activities we’ve planned for you. It is four days that embodies Christ and embraces our faith.
Please take the time to visit the PLC Booth during coffee hour after the Sunday Divine Liturgy in the basement of our Church or visit the PLC website at https://www.antiochianevents.com/ottawa.html
For information please contact one of the following people: Richard Smith, Samantha Nassar, Sana Besharat, Fr. George Dahdouh, or Jacqueline Barghout. Or email us at ottawaplc@antiochianevents.com
It’s our pleasure to welcome you and be at your service during the Parish Life Conference!
