Feed the Hungry tomorrow, Feb. 3rd at the East 4th St. Rest Stop. Be at church by 5:30p, or go directly to 4th St. Help is also needed with cooking starting at 1:30p at church. 150 bottles of water is needed. Talk to Elaine for details (233-2159 or elainekanellos@att.net). Many thanks for your continued support of this ministry!
Parish Oratorical Festival Preparations Taking Place Are you wanting to improve your public speaking skills? Are you interested in learning more about our Faith? Perhaps you are planning for higher education, and a scholarship would be helpful? Last year was the inaugural year for our Parish to participate in the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. A sign-up table in the large hall (during coffee hour) has details for participating. You are invited to come over, and even to offer your talents! We especially invite students in 7th-12th grades to view the preset topics. Our Parish Oratorical Festival is set for March 29th.
Parish Council Affirmation will take place after Divine Liturgy next Sunday, February 9th. Please make plans to stay to show your support. Following the affirmation, the new PC will commence their first official meeting.
Philoptochos Winter Clothing Collection for the Homeless Please bring in new or gently-used hats, gloves, scarves, socks, etc. A box will be in the large hall for a couple of weeks. Thank you!
A Blast Before the Fast Philoptochos would like to invite you to an Apokria, Reno-Style. A Pre-Lenten Carnival will be held on Sat., Feb 22nd at 6pm at church. $35.00 per person. Wine Tasting and Heavy Hors D'oeuvres. RSVP by Feb 14th to Linda Eliopulos at 775-843-2169 or see the February Voice for details.
Sunday School is for kids grades K-8. Children will worship during Liturgy with their family, then following Holy Communion meet in the Small Hall.
Metropolis Summer Camp 2020 Three sessions in July to choose from. Go to www.gosfyouth.org or see newsletter for details before spots are taken!
2020 Stewardship Cards are available in the Small Hall. A new card needs to be submitted to the church office EACH year even though an envelope has been taken. Thank you!
AHEPA Scholarships are available for graduating High School, Undergrad and Graduate students. Call or email John Copoulos at 775-720-4051 ioannis51@sbcglobal.net. Deadline is March 15, 2020.
Adult Education (held in Small Hall)
~ Greek Language Class: Mondays at 6p
~ Book Club: Tuesdays at 5:30p Reading “How to be a Sinner” by Peter Bouteneff
~ Bible Study: Thursdays at 11a Continuing our study of the New Testament Book of Hebrews
If you are willing to help in the bookstore on Sunday’s or in the Narthex to greet people, contact the church office.
Keep in Mind that both the Small and Big Halls are available to rent!
Archangel Michael’s Food Barrel is in the Small Hall year-round. Thank you for your donations! Please show your love and compassion for those in our community who are less fortunate.
Important Dates to Remember:
Feb 23: Judgment (Meatfare) Sunday
Mar 1: Forgiveness (Cheesefare) Sunday • Mar 2: Lent Begins • Mar 25: Annunciation
Apr 12: Palm Sunday • Apr 19: Great and Holy Pascha