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The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, in Bethesda, Maryland, hosted recently its first literary luncheon, In Their Own Words, at the Bethesda Country Club. The luncheon featured four prominent Greek-American authors who reflected on their craft, George Tenet, George Pelecanos, Stefan Fatsis, and Nick Katsoris.
“This inaugural literary luncheon begins a tradition of exploring our rich cultural heritage as a means of sustaining our Church’s good works,” said Fr. Dimitrios Antokas, St. George’s Presiding Priest. “Appreciating the power of these authors’ words reminds us as a parish of the power and great mercy of the Eternal Word in whose name we reach out to all.”
Designed as a major fundraising event for the Church, the proceeds will support the many ministries of St. George, both to its members and to those outside the parish who have a variety of needs. The parish has some 20 different ministries that serve the faith community and a variety of groups such as senior citizens, the homeless and hungry at local shelters, children, young adults, those needing financial assistance, the infirmed and shut-ins, and those who need pastoral counseling.
More info on the St. George Parish and its activities can be found at www.stgeorge.org
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