PLEASE NOTE -- All Parish Events have been moved to January 14 in light of the weather.
Notice of services and times for tomorrow will be made by this evening or Sunday morning.
1. SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
2. Upcoming Services
January 17 -- Saint Anthony the Great @ 9 am
3. House Blessings -- it's not too early to begin planning for your 2024 House Blessing!
4. Road to 50 Dinner Dance will be on March 9! Tickets will begin to be sold in the New Year!
5. Philoptochos News:
Join us on SUNDAY, JANUARY 14!!!
Philoptochos will once again sponsor this community event following Divine Liturgy in the fellowship hall. Please join us in celebration as we ring in the New Year while also administering our Philanthropic duties. Each year, we are all called to remember the children living and serviced by St. Basil Academy. In doing so, Philoptochos will be raising funds to support the children by holding a Vasilopita Basket Raffle. With the purchase/donation of each $10 raffle ticket, you will have the chance to win one of the six Vasilopita baskets. Each basket will contain a homemade Vasilopita bread, champagne, and other specialty items to enhance your holiday festivities! With your help from the St. Luke community, our chapter here at St. Luke can offer hope while spreading an abundance of joy and love to these special children. Raffle tickets will continue to be available after liturgy.
There’s Still Time TODAY! To support the children at St. Basil Academy!
Did you know?
In March 1944, The Philoptochos Society purchased the 250-acre Rupert Estate in Garrison, New York, located on the shores of the Hudson River, directly across from the United States Military Academy at West Point. With that purchase and establishment of the Academy of St. Basil, Philoptochos undertook the lasting commitment to the children who reside there. TODAY, Philoptochos remains a significant financial supporter of the Academy through two ministry commitments:
Vasilopita: Held in January by every chapter in the United States, this event provides a major funding source for the Academy’s operating expenses.
Sisterhood: The Sisterhood Fund provides for the ongoing needs of the children of the Academy, such as clothing, furnishings, equipment, and other essentials for the dormitories and kitchen, as well as support for Graduation ceremonies and special awards for students.
TODAY as we celebrate Vasilopita Sunday together as a parish, please know that Philoptochos is grateful to the many parishioners who so generously participated in today’s raffle drawing, coffee hour, and the monetary donations throughout the year that keep our chapter here at St. Luke able to contribute year after year to such a historic accomplishment founded by the Philoptochos ministry.
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: Sunday, February 11, 2024
Super Bowl LVIII Tailgate Themed Coffee Hour
Please see Melissa Kaitis to offer an item to share for this FUN event!
Save the Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Philoptochos Membership Drive Coffee Hour & Go Red for Women Sunday!
6. STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY -- JANUARY 14! Join us for our annual lamp-lighting ceremony.
7. Members of the Lighthouse Clubhouse will be joining us on January 14 to thank us for our Christmas gift card outreach ministry.