Church Office CLOSED
The Church office will be CLOSED Tuesday the 1st of January for New Years Day.
End of Year Giving
Please note that ALL Stewardship/Donations MUST be received by December 31st, 2018 to be credited for this year. If mailed, must have a postmark date of December 31st, 2018. Thank you.
January 2019 Services Schedule
Orthros/Matins 8:00am - Divine Liturgy 9:00am
Tuesday January 1 New Year’s Day - St. Basil the Great/Circumcision of the Lord
Monday January 7 - Feast of St John the Baptist
Thursday January 17 - St. Anthony the Great
Wednesday January 30 - St. Three Hierarchs
Choir News
We will resume choir rehearsals Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Thank you Choir members for your time and faithful devotion to this ministry. - Dr. George E.
Table Tennis Play - Sunday, January 6th
Table Tennis Play - Begins at 4pm. Bring a snack to share. Everyone welcome! All levels welcome. Contacts: Jimmy Tassios 843-206-7444 or Mihai Papa 803-270-3968
Bible Study Begins January 6th
BIBLE STUDY starting January 6th, 2019 - Wednesday morning 10am or Thursday evening 7pm at the Hellenic Center. We are studying "The Gospels: The Extraordinary Life of Jesus of Nazareth with the video series “Drive Thru History” with Dave Stotts.
House Blessings Begin January 7th
Please contact the Church office to schedule a house (or business) blessing during the month of January. Father Catalin will be traveling most evenings and weekends in January to ensure that each home is visited and blessed. This ancient tradition is a special and blessed way to begin the New Year.
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.
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 - $84,971.95
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!"