Divine Liturgy and Other Services
Stewardship
Stewardship: Thank you to those who have submitted Pledge Cards for 2019. If you have not yet submitted a card, please do so soon, so the Parish Council can begin planning for the coming year.
Upcoming Second Collections: Thank you for your faithful weekly stewardship and support of St. Philothea. From time to time we have second collections to support National and Philoptochos Ministries. This Sunday February 3rd will be for IOCC. Please give what you can.
Parish Directory
In celebration of the 2019 St. Philothea Homecoming event, a sorely needed, new parish directory will be published (hard copy and electronically). This past week you should have received an email request to verify your information. If you did not receive the email and would like to be listed in the directory, please contact Rose Lieffring directly at 706 614 3544 or rose@lieffring.com. Thank you for your help in ensuring we have the most up to date information in our Parish database.
Grief Support Group
02/04/2019
Grief Support Group will meet on Monday, February 4 and Monday, February 18 at 7:00pm
ACTS
02/05/2019
St. Philothea is scheduled for Foodbank Volunteers on
Tuesday, February 5th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Please let Fr. Anthony know if you can help out. Any support is appreciated!
OCF News
02/05/2019
OCF officers for 2018-19 are Jacob Sparks President, Regina Nasrallah, VP, Jack Reynolds, Treasurer, and Samuel Adams Secretary.
OCF Meetings for Tuesday, February 5th and 19th: Place TBA Fr. Anthony is on campus every Thursday at the Tate center from 11:00-3:00 pm. Come by and visit.
Here is our Spring schedule. If you would like to host a dinner for our College Students please see Kate McClain.
February 5 ____________________________________
February 19 ____________________________________
March 5 ____________________________________
March 19 ____________________________________
April 2 ____________________________________
April 16 ____________________________________
April 30 Salzmans Fr. Anthony and Presbytera Christine
Inquirer's Class
02/06/2019
For those who like to learn about the Orthodox Faith or want to update their learning, come to the Inquirers Class. Come attend Wednesday, February 6th class after services 7:00pm
Spaghetti Dinner
02/07/2019
Spaghetti Dinners: February 7th and 21st
Serving on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6-7:30 pm with live entertainment regularly. Check schedule for upcoming events.
Dinner is $8.00/Children-$4.00 Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink.
- Please try and come once a month to support and help out the regulars.
- For more info visit http://stphilothea.org/events/festival-and-dinner
Mother's Day Out
02/19/2019
Our next gathering will be Tuesday, February 19th, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. There will be activities and baby sitters for the children. This group is for all mothers with infants, homeschooled children and children in school. Please bring a covered dish to share with the group for lunch. Contact Laura Stiles if you have questions or would like more information. laura.gstiles@gmail.com
Parish Council
02/20/2019
Parish Council will meet Wednesday, February 20th, at 7:00pm.
Pet Blessings
03/09/2019
Saturday March 9, at 10:00 a.m. following the Divine Liturgy and Saturday of Souls prayers (8:30 am).
Invite your friends to this unique witness of our Orthodox faith; caring for the environment and all of creation through the blessing of the waters. Bring your pet on a leash unless it's a gold fish. Let Tracey O’Malley know if you would like to help with this outreach ministry.
Forgiveness Sunday
03/10/2019
Forgiveness Sunday, March 10th:
Ice Cream Sundae party - More details to come. Mark your calendar.
General Assembly
03/24/2019
Sunday, March 24th following the Divine Liturgy.
The agenda includes:
- Presentation of Council of Ministries reports.
Please mark your calendar to attend.
Women's Bible Study
Women's Bible Study dates TBD. Keep your eye out for the news!
Calling all women, come share our walk in Christ. Women's Bible study is a time to fellowship, to share struggles and triumphs!
Sunday Diakonia - Volunteer Schedule
Thank you to our Coffee Hour Host and as we are a little short-handed, a friendly reminder to for the hosts to come in a little earlier to help set up and stay a little afterwards to help clean up.
Bread Ministry
Kurt needs help picking up bread from Publix and delivering it to the Salvation Army every Sunday.
Please see Kurt if you would like to participate in this important ministry.
Bigger Vision Dinner
Help Serve the homeless. Can you help out maybe just once? Or even twice, maybe even more. Get a group together and see Mike McClain on how to set it up. It will only take 2-3 hours out of your day!
Help Needed in Tidying Up
Ken Lamson has done a fantastic job of helping to tidy up some of the areas in Marswood Hall. Not a lot of work, but it's can get unorganized very quickly. If you prayerfully can offer some time, Ken will show you the ins and outs of the little things that help keep Marswood Hall looking good. Please contact Ken or Barbara!
Book Store
St Philothea's Bookstore features service books and inspirational readings. Please check with Stephen or Pres. Christine for any additional Holy Week Books available for sale. This book follows the entire cycle of services from the 1st Bridegroom Service through Agape Vespers on Pascha. This makes a wonderful gift for someone in your family—every family should have a copy. Also available the full Orthodox Study Bible Old and New Testament for $35. Also the Journey of Marriage guide is also available; useful for married couples as well as those contemplating marriage.
Treasurer's Note
Fall Foliage Tour: Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine & Massachusetts September 30 – October 7, 2019
09/30/2019
The Fall Trip with St Philothea. Already several have signed on for this wonderful sight-seeing tour. The more the merrier and the group always has a good time on these tours.
1. There is no minimum to make. So, if you sign up, you're going!
2. If you have traveled with Go Ahead before, there are benefits for doing so. Sign into your account and check out your Club Go information.
- 7 nights in handpicked hotels, 7 breakfast, 2 dinners with beer or wine, 1 beer tasting, 6 guided sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
- See the attached information for details
Homecoming Weekend
03/01/2019
~ST. PHILOTHEA'S HOMECOMING WEEKEND OF CELEBRATION March 1 - 3, 2019~~
Fr. Anthony, Presvytera Christine & the St. Philothea Family are calling ya'll to COME HOME for a weekend of celebration of our 45th Anniversary as a church family and the 20th Anniversary of Fr. Anthony's Ordination. There will be a family friendly schedule of events and we look forward to spending time with you at the Downtown Athens Events, Golf, Dinner Dance, Hierarchial Divine Liturgy, Brunch and more.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS BY FEBRUARY 14TH ~ For Event Schedule and Tickets, please visit http://www.stphilothea.org/events/homecoming/ to reserve. Save with a weekend package. Kids ages 8-16 are half price and kids ages 7 and under are Free.
Hospitality for Homecoming: If you would like to host some of our guests for Homecoming Weekend in your home, please let Nina Herrington know, she will be coordinating the details.
Even the sparrow has found a home,
And the swallow a nest for herself,
Where she may have her young—
A place near Your altar,
O Lord of hosts My King and my God.
Psalm 84:3