Weekly Update

Sunday, February 2

The Presentation of the Lord into the Temple

Presentation of the Lord in the Temple

When the most pure Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary's forty days of purification had been fulfilled, she took her first-born Son to Jerusalem on this, the fortieth day after His birth, that she might present Him in the temple according to the Law of Moses, which teaches that every first-born male child be dedicated to God, and also that she might offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons, as required by the Law (Luke 2:22-24; Exod. 13:2; Lev. 12:6-8). On this same day, a just and devout man, the greatly aged Symeon, was also present in the temple, being guided by the Holy Spirit. For a long time, this man had been awaiting the salvation of God, and he had been informed by divine revelation that he would not die until he beheld the Lord's Christ. Thus, when he beheld Him at that time and took Him up into his aged arms, he gave glory to God, singing: "Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, O Master. . ." And he confessed that he would close his eyes joyfully, since he had seen the Light of revelation for the nations and the Glory of Israel (Luke 2:25-32). From ancient times, the Holy Church has retained this tradition of the churching of the mother and new-born child on the fortieth day and of the reading of prayers of purification.

The Apodosis of the Feast of the Meeting in the Temple is usually on the 9th of February. This, however, may vary if the Feast falls within the period of the Triodion. Should this occur, the Typicon should be consulted for specific information concerning the Apodosis of the Feast.

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

WEEKLY CALENDAR:

Sunday, February 2

Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple

Presided by Fr. Dean Photos

Philoptochos: GO RED SUNDAY!

8:15am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy

Prosphoro: Nancy Griparis

Fellowship:

Monday February 3

Symeon & Anna the Prophetess

Tuesday, February 4

Isidore of Pelusium

Office Hours 11:30am- 4:30pm

Wednesday, February 5

Agatha the Martyr

Strict Fast

6:00pm Catechism Class

7:00pm Bible Study

Join on Zoom!

Thursday, February 6

Photios, Patriarch of Constantinople

Office Hours 11:30am- 4:30pm

Friday, February 7

Parthenios Bishop of Lapsakos

Strict Fast

Office Hours 12:30pm- 4:30pm

Saturday February 8

Theodore the General

10:00am Greek School

UPCOMING

SERVICES & EVENTS:

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

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 @ Church, Hosted by Sonja Dactelides

Saturday March 29 - 2:00pm

Puzzles and Refreshemnt Ladies hangout, Hosted by Sarah Matalas

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)

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

Congratulations to Shay Ioanna Snyder who was baptized at All Saints on January 18!

Happy Birthday to Demitra Andretich who celebrates her birthday January 30th!

Congratulations to Justin Kang and Evelyn Bunte who were baptized at All Saints on January 25!

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 Sphagetti 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*