CHURCH NEWS
WORSHIP
Jan 17th – St. Anthony the Great: 9am Orthros, 10am Liturgy.
Jan 30th – The Three Hierarchs: 9am Orthros, 10am Liturgy.
ST. ANTHONY CLAIRTON NAMEDAY CELEBRATION: We have all been invited to St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church at 424 Miller Ave, Clairton, PA 15025 for 9am Orthros, 10am Liturgy on January 17th and Sunday, January 19th 9am Orthros, 10am Liturgy followed by a Luncehon.
HELLENIC DANCERS: Practice continues on January 15 & 29 and February 2 & 19. Little Angels - 6:15 to 6:45. Juniors - 6:45 - 7:30. Seniors - 7:30 to 8:30.
SAVE THE DATE!!! Greek American Progressive Association (G.A.P.A.) is excited to announce our First Annual Designer Purse Bash on January 26, 2020 at Alexander’s Restaurant. All proceeds will benefit the youth programming at our church. Please contact Angel Barlamas (alexandangel@yahoo.com) or Alexa Bovalino (Asbovalino@gmail.com) with questions.
GOYA TOURNAMENT UPDATE: Due to the GOYAns availability, Holy Saints GOYA will not be attending the first tournament. Our next scheduled tournament will be at Holy Trinity in Canton, OH from Jan 31-Feb 2. Please let Rikki know if you can attend by Jan 13.
PHILOPTOCHOS will be passing a tray to benefit St. Basil's Academy today. We will also be sponsoring the cutting of the Vasilopita in the Pappan Fellowship Hall. Please join us for this lovely tradition as we will be hosting and offering the coffee hour with mezé to all our beloved Parishioners.
ANNUAL HOUSE BLESSING SEASON: Bring the celebration of Theophany and the coming of the Lord into your home by signing up for a house blessing. House blessings will commence starting after the Great Blessing of the Waters on January 6th. Sign up online or fill out the form at church.
2020 STEWARDSHIP: Pledge cards are now available or pledge online here! We aren't only asking for your financial support, but also for your talents and time to be a part of ongoing and budding ministries here!
HOPE & JOY EVENT - PROSFORO BAKING: Monday, January 20th (MLK Holiday) from 1-3pm here at the Church. Let Nicoletta, Sara, Lenia, or Pres. Lena know. You don't need any experience or any tools, though if you do have a prosforo seal, please bring it.
NEXT GOYA MEETING: January 26th after Church and before Purse Bash.
YOUTH SAFETY WORKERS: New links for Background checks have been sent from Praesidium. Please check your email and complete it ASAP as this takes two weeks to do the check. In the mean time, please complete the two courses. The Archdiocese has extended the completion date to January 31, 2020 for us to be compliant.
Here is the link.
Go to https://praesidiuminc.com/login
Enter your usename and password, Your user name is your first initial and last name. Your password is the last four digits of your cell phone number followed by pa.
Then take the two courses: Youth Safety and Youth Safety Regulations.
Upon completeion of the courses, please print out the certificate at the end so that you have proof that it has been recorded.
If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Bennis.