On Sunday, 10/28, Fr. George's sermon focused on Archbishop Demetrios' video presentation of the Greek Orthodox Church's unparalleled expression of true Christianity during its greatest test in the modern era - the Holocaust. His Eminence also explained this continued tradition of courageous representation of our Church at Dr. Martin Luther King's dangerous march for civil rights in Selma, Alabama in 1965.
Knowing that our Orthodox tradition encourages us to offer the Blessing of the Five Loaves, Oil, Wheat & Wine when we wish to give thanksgiving to God for His gifts, Fr. George invites parishioners to set aside the first Sunday of every month to come forth, if they wish, to share their special commemorations that will occur during that month (e.g., birthday, Name Day, anniversary, or any other special event in which you wish to make a monetary donation).
Our previous Metropolis Chancellor, the Very Rev. Fr. Petros Kopsahilis, fell asleep in the Lord on 10/19 and his funeral at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs, Florida , prevents Fr. George from offering services on this Feast Day and anniversary of our first parish Divine Liturgy on 10/26/03. May Fr. Petros' memory be eternal. May God bless our parish family for many more years.
All parishioners are encouraged to help make 150 dozen Tiropites for our annual bake sale. The batter will be prepared on Thursday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m. and the Tiropites will be rolled on Saturday, October 20, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
All parishioners are encouraged to help make 140 dozen Spanakopites for our annual bake sale. The batter will be prepared on Thursday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanakopites will be rolled on Saturday, October 6, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
On Sunday, October 7, at 11:30 a.m., all GreekFest volunteers are invited to join us, including family members or friends who helped us that does not belong to our parish. Please reach out to them and let them know the date and time. Or better yet – invite them to worship with us and then join us in fellowship!