Special Thanks!
A special “Thank You” to all our parishioners who helped in cleaning our beautiful church:
- Eleftheria Bakis
- Vula Cholkas
- Katherine Doulaveris
- Effie Kremidas
- Persefoni Kremydas
- Nina Lazarakis
- Maria Leris
- Emilia Merisanu
- Presbytera Felicia Mot
GOYA - December Schedule from Jimmy and Noemi Tassios
December 27 - 30: Winter Youth Rally Coed Volleyball and Bible Bowl Competition
Goyans and Young Adults!
Attention Goyans and Young Adults: Are you interested in learning and performing Greek Dances? Information meeting scheduled for Monday, December 17 at 7pm in the Youth Activity Building. Instructor: Kristy Gioldasis
Contact Jimmy Tassios if you are interested and plan to attend the meeting. 843-260-7444
Christmas Party/Gingerbread House Decorating Event - December 16th
We would like for all of our young children and young adults to join us in a Christmas Party and decorating Gingerbread Houses (please bring your gingerbread kit). Lunch and refreshments following church on Sunday December 16th. Thank you, Niki C Sansbury
Christmas Poinsettias
Christmas Poinsettias Deadline Sunday, December 16th! If you wish to donate a poinsettia to help decorate the Church for Christmas please complete the order form and return to Dimitri Krasias with your remittance. Donation is $20. Forms available in the Narthex.
NOTICE OF GENERAL PARISH ASSEMBLY MEETING - December 16th
You are hereby notified that all members of the Parish are called to meet on Sunday – December 16, 2018 following the Divine Liturgy for a General Parish Assembly Meeting. The meeting will begin immediately following Divine Liturgy. Please note that only parishioners who are current on their stewardship are eligible to vote at the meeting.
Parish Council Elections, December 16th
Parish Council Elections held Sunday, Decembet 16th following Divine Liturgy - Please note that only parishioners who are current on their stewardship are eligible to vote at the meeting.
HOPE/JOY Ministry
Our NEXT Hope/Joy activity will be on Sunday December 16th after Sunday School. We will be decorating Gingerbread Houses. Please bring your own gingerbread house kit. We will be providing snacks and drinks. Thanks - Dorothy Krasias
Christmas Play - December 23rd
Our Sunday School students and teachers have been working hard on preparing for our Church Christmas play that will be held on Sunday December 23rd immediately following services.
Choir News
Our Church Choir has begun practicing and rehearsals will continue in January. We have 12 members so far, and would love to have more!
Rehearsals are scheduled each Wednesday evening, at 7:00, and last about an hour. Please consider joining and singing with us, as we learn the hymnology of our Orthodox Faith.
Thank you Choir members for your time and faithful devotion to this ministry. - Dr. George Economy
Philoptochos News
We need a chairman for Vasilopita Fundraiser Luncheon. Please contact Sabrina if interested.
The Ladies Lenten Retreat is March 15-17. Those interested in attending please let Sabrina know.
Winter Youth Rally
Winter Youth Rally - December 27-30, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
The Winter Youth Rally commences each year on the Feast of St. Stephen on December 27. All Orthodox teens in the Metropolis of Atlanta involved in their local parish's GOYA and Church School program are invited to Atlanta, GA each December to compete in tournaments representing their church community.
We offer Volleyball, Basketball and Bible Bowl Tournaments for GOYANs in 7th-12th grades. Each evening several rounds of Bible Bowl are also offered for teens to grow in their faith and knowledge of Holy Scripture.
See Details: www.atlmetropolis.org/winter-youth-rally
Coming in 2019
Spring 2019 - Oratorical Festival
Summer 2019 - St. Stephen's Summer Camp
Thank You for Giving!
Dear Parishioners,
I would like to say thank you for your continuing support of the Church ministries.
As you all know we have bills to pau and now it the time to show the love you have in your heart for Jesus Christ and the Church.
Please think with your heart and give a little more if you can.
Thank you and God Bless You!
Dimitri Krasias - Parish Council Treasurer
HVAC Fundraiser Drive
As many of you know, the Church is in need of a new Heating & Air-conditioning Unit. We are trying to raise enough funds to replace our present system. According to bids $25,000 is needed. Please remit your donation and indicate HVAC fund on the evelope provided in the Narthex and bring or mail to the Church.
Thank you.
John Chavis - Parish Council President
Stewardship
Christian Stewardship is about becoming good caretakers of all that God has given us. God has given each of us special and unique gifts. And through Holy Scripture He teaches us all that we have is a loan. He lends everything to us, and reminds us that one day He will ask us to give a detailed accounting of what we have done with the gifts He has given us. Archbishop Anastasios of Albania has noted that “we find ourselves by offering ourselves.” Have we learned the blessedness of generously giving to others of all we have? Everything we have is temporal. We don’t know for how long we have it. The fundamental question, though, is how will we use all that we have for the glory of God?
Stewardship collected YTD - $82,486.95
Updated Information Needed!
Have you moved? Changed your phone number? Or have a new email address?
Please make sure the Church office has your current/updated information such as home address, emails and phone (cell/home) numbers. Please send updated phone numbers and email addresses to the Church secretary. We need to keep our records current.
DON'T FORGET to sign up for Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour is an important part of our community life. PLEASE sign up to host coffee hour on the sheet located in the Hellenic Center or contact the Church office to volunteer to sponsor coffee hour!
Reminder
Reminder: "The Sacrament of The Holy Communion in The Orthodox Church is offered to Orthodox Christians only who have been baptized and/or chrismated (confirmed) in Our Church who are prepared with Confession, fasting, prayers and have the blessing of their spiritual father to receive it. Other Christians may approach the Holy Chalice only to receive a blessing from the priest. They can also come forth at the end of The Divine Liturgy to receive "antidoron" the Holy Bread that the priest if giving. Thank you very much for your understanding!"