Weekly Update

Sunday, February 9

Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee

The Triodion Period

The Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee is the first Sunday of a three-week period prior to the commencement of Great Lent. It marks the beginning of a time of preparation for the spiritual journey of Lent, a time for Orthodox Christians to draw closer to God through worship, prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. It is also on this day that the Triodion is introduced, a liturgical book that contains the services from this Sunday, the tenth before Pascha (Easter), to Great and Holy Saturday.

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

WEEKLY CALENDAR:

Sunday, February 9

Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee

8:15am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy

Prosphoro: Joan Kappas

Memorial: Janet Busch - 40 Days

Bill Busch - 11 Years

Angelo Kappas - 3 Years

Panagoula Kappas - 23 Years

Fellowship: Kappas & Busch Families

Monday, February 10

St. Haralambos the Hieromartyr

8:30am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy

6:30pm Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 11

Vlassios, Martyr of Sebaste

Theodora the Empress

Office Hours 11:30am- 4:30pm

Wednesday, February 12

Meletios Archbishop of Antioch

Fast Free!

6:00pm Catechism Class

7:00pm Bible Study

Join on Zoom!

Thursday, February 13

Martinianos the Righteous

Office Hours 11:30am- 4:30pm

Friday, February 14

Auxentios of the Mountains

Fast Free!

Office Hours 12:30pm- 4:30pm

Saturday February 15

Onesimus of the 70

10:00am Greek School

UPCOMING

SERVICES & EVENTS:

Sunday, February 16

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

8:15am Orthros 9:15am Divine Liturgy

Prosphoro: Maria Macris

Fellowship:

11:30 ~~Ladies'~~ Family Night EVENT:

Journey Through Lent Passports & Games

Saturday Febrary 22

1st Saturday of Souls

8:30am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy

& Memorials

11:30am Memorials at Woodlawn Cemetery

12:00pm-2:00pm Pita Fest Pickup

Sunday, February 23

Judgement Sunday (Meatfare)

8:15am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy

Prosphoro: Kathy Macris

Fellowship: Families for Fanari Sphagetti Luncheon

11:30am-1:30pm Pita Fest Pickup

Saturday, March 1

Saturday of Souls 2 (Ascetics)

8:30am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy

Sunday, March 2

Cheesefare Sunday

8:30am Divine Liturgy

9:30am Vespers of Forgiveness

Fellowship:

Prosphoro: Nancy Griparis

Monday, March 1

Clean Monday

First day of Great and Holy Lent!

Events

Godparent Sunday & Families for Fanari Luncheon - will take place Sunday February 23. Invite your Godparent or Godchild to church to be together for the Divine Liturgy. Be sure to stay after for our Families for FANARI Spaghetti luncheon, which helps the youth of our parish attend FANARI camp. One week of camp costs

Victory Center Valentines Day Party

Once again, our Philoptochos ladies are joining with our neighbors at the Victory Center for a fun and love filled Valentine's Day party on February 14, from 1:30-3:00!

If anyone would like to join us for music

St. Lydia's Ladies' Night Dates

Save the date for the following Ladies' nights out!

February 16 - After Church - Journey through Lent Passports & Family Game Day!

Saturday March 1st - 4:00pm

Ladies' Night, Jewlary Making, Hosted by Sonja Dactelides @ her home

Saturday March 29 - 2:00pm

Puzzles and Refreshemnt Ladies hangout, Hosted by Sarah Matalas @ church

On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us (Acts - 16:13-15)

Celebrations

Happy Birthday to Ashley Dactelides who celebrates her 34th birthday Feb. 8th.

SCHOLARSHIPS

AHEPA 13th district is accepting applications for Scholarships. Scholarships are available for High School Seniors with a four year cumulative grade point average of "B". They must have a parent of Hellenic heritage, OR have a parent who is an active member of AHEPA.

Application Deadline is March 15th 2025.

Please contact the Church office for more information.

CHURCH HALL IMPROVEMENTS

Our 2025 Parish Council has set a goal of improving and beautifying our Parish Hall. We have four main goals:

1) Replacing the Ceiling tiles for a fresh look.

2) Replacing window treatments to more modern and practical application.

3) Refreshing the "bar" area.

4) Re-Painting

While we are still in the process of examining our options and securing bids for these various projects, we anticipate new window treatments to cost approx. $5,000 and new ceiling tiles to cost approx. $10,000.

We hope that everyone is enjoying the new tables, offered by our Three Hierarchs Philoptochos that have really opened up the space and created what we hope is a more welcoming and comfortable environment.

Our Parish Council is very ambitious, and working hard to keep up and beautify our facility. Anyone interested in contributing to these worthwhile projects is encouraged to make a donation on Givelify towards "Capitol Improvements." Or send a check to the Church office with Hall Improvements in the memo line.

Thank you and God bless!

CELEBRATIONS

IN MEMORIAM

February 9

Janet Busch - 40 Days

Bill Busch - 11 Years

Angelo Kappas - 3 Years

Panagoula Kappas - 23 Years

FELLOWSHIP HOUR HOSTS

Coffee hour sign up

February

9: Kappas & Busch Families

16:

23: Families for FANARI Spaghetti Luncheon

March

16:

23: Greek School

30:

Please, pray for the health and protection of our beloved parishioners:

Irene Vasiliades, Thelma Theodore, Esther Anthos, Elaine Koliopoulos, Michelle Kooy, Vange Policandriotes, Dempsey Taylor, Mary Tucci, and Margie Walsh.

*contact the church office to be added to our prayer list*