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Spring Valley, IL

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100 years

100 YEARS 100 STORIES THE ABRAHAM READY TO WEAR STORE

3 Feb 2022
The Abraham Ready to Wear Store Written by Dr. Anthony Bashir The Abraham Ready to Wear Store was located at 117 Main Street in Spring Valley and opened in 1903.…
100 years

100 YEARS 100 STORIES FROM PEDDLING TO PRINTING

3 Feb 2022
From Peddling to Printing written by: Karen Morrissey   George Kaleel was born in Spring Valley, Illinois March 24, 1933 the youngest child of Nemer and Evelyn Kaleel. He grew…
100 years

100 YEARS 100 STORIES A PASSION FOR LIFE AND LOVE

3 Feb 2022
Jameel “Jimmy” Saad written by son, Jeffery Saad Seven year old Jameel “Jimmy” Saad emigrated from Rashya, Lebanon in 1907 with his adoptive mother and her son Sam. Upon arriving…
100 years

100 Years 100 Stories Nick and Shafica Kaleel

3 Feb 20225 Feb 2022
Nick and Shafica Kaleel  Rashyia, Syria (Lebanon) Written by Judith Kanag Sunday Dinner with Family & Friends My family went to Spring Valley and spent the whole summer with my…
100 years

100 Years 100 Stories The Jolly Six

3 Feb 2022
The Jolly Six Written by Ron Malooley It is about 1952, and a group of girls from St. George Church decided that they were going to have a group called…
100 years

100 Years 100 Stories What the Statue of Liberty Means to Me

3 Feb 2022
What the Statute of Liberty Means to Me Written by Jeannie Malooley Leonard Alexis Malooley – 1963 Alexis Malooley receives publication honor in 1963. It was the first time that a…
100 years

100 Years 100 Stories Children of St. George

3 Feb 20227 Feb 2022
The Children of St. George Published by Nicole Christine Medawar-Wiltse on Facebook Turn back time to when we were young and didn’t know anything but love, both to give and receive……
100 years

100 Years 100 Stories The Door A Monument to a Century of Altar Service

3 Feb 2022
The Door: A Monument to a Century of Altar Service By written by Ronald Malooley and edited by Jake Malooley   The year was 1940. I was four years old.…
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Marrying Lebanese Work Ethic with Orthodox Christian Values

3 Feb 2022
Written by Jeannie Malooley Leonard   As Orthodox Christians, we make our presence known in the community in many ways. One way is through our work ethic and the ability…
100 years

100 years 100 stories Nemer Kaleel

3 Feb 2022
Nemer Kaleel: Born in Rachyia-El-Wadi, Lebanon, Nemer Kaleel dreamed of moving to America where his father peddled clothing. In 1905, his dream came true and he saw the Statute of…

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211 EAST MINNESOTA STREET, SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS 61362 · (815) 664-4540

Giving Tuesday was created to unite us all in a day of generosity, to make a difference in the world in a positive loving way. Make an impact on Tuesday, November 28 by supporting Saint George Orthodox Church by following this link: https://gofund.me/b736630d. By donating today to St. George Orthodox Church, you provide an authentic, empowering experience of faith as the family of God with your donation. Support the renewal of Saint George Orthodox Church as we enter the 106th year of ministry with Sunday School, Workshops, Bible Studies, Community Support, Spiritual Counseling & Healing, Life-giving Worship and Fervent Prayer. 

When can I make a donation?

ANYTIME from now till November 28, 2023 we are accepting donations for our #GivingTuesday campaign! https://gofund.me/b736630d

HOW CAN I DONATE TO SAINT GEORGE ORTHODOX CHURCH ON #GIVINGTUESDAY?

Click on the GoFundMe Link or Call Saint George Church at (815) 664-4540 or email us at office@springvalleyorthodox.com and we will guide you through the options below:

  • Click on the GO Fund Me Link: https://gofund.me/b736630d
  • OR Go to https://www.springvalleyorthodox.com and click on the DONATE button at the bottom of the page to make an electronic donation.
  • OR Make your check payable to “Saint George Orthodox Church” and mail your check to Saint George Church, P.O. Box 122, Spring Valley, IL 61362

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7 pm Wednesdays in Advent:
Greece Travelogue = November 29, December 6, December 13, December 20

Slide/video presentations from a recent visit to Greece. From the ancient Olympics and the Oracle at Delphi to Alexander the Great and the travels of the Apostle Paul, Greece provides stories and pictures of incredible beauty and significance for all the ages and today. Prepare for Christmas with slides and images from a recent tour of Greece. Experience a virtual visit to the land where the Christian church took root, flourished, and spread across the world!

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St George Bake Sale
Saturday, December 2
9 am – noon

  • Get your Middle-Eastern delicacies just in time for Christmas!
  • Baklawa, maamoul, spinach pies, meat pies, date fingers, ghribee, za’atar bread, cheese bread, and more!
  • Fresh-baked by the Ladies of St George! Come early for the best selection!