PLEASE NOTE -- The Schedule of Services for Christmas and Epiphany is being emailed and via USPS
1. 10th Sunday of Luke
2. Dec. 12 -- Orthros & Divine Liturgy for Saint Spyridon @ 8: 30 am and 9: 30 am
Bible Study will resume (last class for year) on December 19.
3. Lighthouse Clubhouse
We’re so happy to announce that the “Lighthouse Clubhouse” gift card tree is up in the lobby.
“Lighthouse Clubhouse” in Springfield is a psycho-social rehabilitation program for adults with chronic mental illness. Most members live below the poverty level and do not have extra funds for anything other than the bare necessities.
This will be our tenth year that St. Luke parishioners and Philoptochos have opened their hearts and given these members a brighter Christmas. Over the past nine years we’ve given 819 gift cards totaling $17,380!!
Thank you for opening your hearts
Joy, Peace, & Love,
Parris Ochsner & Dorsey Cokkinias
4. House Blessings -- it's not too early to begin planning for your 2024 House Blessing!
5. Christmas Pageant & Breakfast with Santa -- Sunday, December 17 after Divine Liturgy***
6. Philoptochos News:
Christmas FOOD OUTREACH 2023
If you know of someone or a family in need of support, please see Father or any Philoptochos board member so that we can make this holiday season brighter.
Christmas Poinsettia Sale
Deadline is TODAY...Sunday, December 10, 2023
The TREE of Warmth is up!
It is located in the Fellowship Hall and ready for your contributions. With the help of the St. Luke Knitting Club and our creative community, we are collecting NEW knitted, crocheted, or purchased gloves, scarves, mittens, and hats. Please help us provide these necessary items to our neighbors in need while honoring the memory of our beloved parishioner Karen Louis.
Save the Date:
Vasilopita Sunday will be held on January 7, 2024
Once again, Philoptochos has created Vasilopita Baskets which will be raffled off during coffee hour. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Philoptochos table following liturgy beginning this Sunday. Each raffle ticket is $10. Please enter for a chance to win a basket. More importantly, purchase a ticket to support the children who reside and receive support through programs available at Saint Basil Academy.
Save the Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024
Time for Soup! Philoptochos is happy to bring back and host the Soup Cook-Off.
Please visit the Philoptochos table after Liturgy in the fellowship hall to purchase your tickets, or call the church office to reserve your tickets.
Event Details: With the $10 ticket fee, YOU will get the opportunity to sample the soup-making skills of our contestants! Each contestant will offer samples of their warm, uniquely delicious soup. YOU will then vote for your favorite soup! Once the voting has taken place, YOU will make your way to a beautiful buffet-style luncheon organized by the Ladies Philoptochos Society. The buffet will include a selection of hot and cold food options, including a large batch of Avgolemono soup, a GREEK favorite for all to enjoy.
In addition to purchasing a ticket for the event, YOU may also purchase a $1 raffle ticket or 15 for $10 for a chance to WIN a handcrafted wooden Winter decoration.
Fundraising proceeds will benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of Veteran’s Day!
Save the Date: February 18, 2023
Philoptochos Membership Drive Coffee Hour & Go Red for Women Sunday!