Parish Council Affirmation will take place today immediately following the memorial service. Once that is complete, the new PC will commence their first official meeting.
All-Parish Festival Kick-Off Meeting will be held on February 23rd. Please join us and get involved in planning our 2020 Greek Festival that will take place on September 11th-13th this year. There will also be a luncheon hosted by the Festival Committee.
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.
Parish Oratorical Festival is March 29th A sign-up table in the large hall 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.
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 while. 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.
Lost and Found A key was found in the parking lot last Sunday. If you lost one, please see the church office. Other items left behind are on a table in the large hall.
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!
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
*NOTE: No Bible Study this week. Will meet again on Feb 20th.
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. $15 for young folks ages 12 to 21. Free for children under 12.
Care Packages for the Army and Air Force National Guard Units
Each month, the Philoptochos will send a large box to approx. 70 soldiers belonging to our local National Guard, some of whom have no family to support them. But we can be that family!
This project will be ongoing through the Fall of 2020. The following items are donation suggestions that can be dropped off at church in the Large Hall:
- Emergen-C/Airborne Drink Packets
- Vitamins (Echinacea, Zinc, Vitamin C, Multivitamins, Gummy Vitamins, etc.)
- Travel-size Soap/Shampoo
- Hand Sanitizer/Wipes (pocket-size)
- Kleenexes
- Toothbrushes
- Cough Drops, Cold Medicines (Antihistamines, Mucinex, Tylenol Cold/Flu, etc.)
- Dried Fruits
- Canned Chicken
- Nuts
- Protein Bars and Powder
- Green/Veggie Nutrition Shakes
- Fiber One Bars
- Green Tea Bags
- Magazines
- Coloring Books with Colored Pencils and/or Crayons
- Stationary and Stamps for sending letters/cards
- A variety of cards for all occasions to send to family
- Amazon Gift Cards (Amazon Prime delivers to the base in Poland)
- Visa/Mastercard Gift Cards (can be used at the PX shop on base to buy essentials)
- Pay for postage: Flat rate box through USPS is $19.50 to ship
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