Divine Liturgy and Other Services
09/04/2022
Orthos 8:45am (live streamed)
Divine Liturgy 10:00am (live streamed)
Week Day Liturgies:
Regular Vespers/Paracleseis Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noted on the calendar.
September 7 5:45 pm Divine Liturgy Nativity of the Theotokos
September 14 5:45 pm Divine Liturgy Elevation of the Holy Cross (Strict Fast Day)
September 26 8:00 am Divine Liturgy Falling Asleep of St. John the Theologian
Coffee Hour – the Metropolis has authorized the return of fellowship activities, St. Philothea has begun scheduling Coffee Hour again. Instructions / Responsibilities for hosting Coffee Hour are available on our website HERE. Please follow this LINK to check the date you are scheduled to host.
Live-Stream
For Live-Streaming Services please refer to our web page for instructions to attend via Facebook or YouTube. And we ask your patience as we work to optimize our new video system. “Like” us on Facebook or “Subscribe” on YouTube to get notifications of all live streaming services. Also, for more information about the pandemic and Parish life go to our COVID web page.
Cleaning of Sanctuary
09/02/2022
Cleaning in the Sanctuary – The Church will need cleaning aeach week including dusting, vacuuming and window cleaning. See Fr. Anthony or PR Christine if you would like to help with this important ministry. Volunteers are welcome. Questions, please contact Presvytera Christine - prchristine2@gmail.com
Youth Protection Training
09/02/2022
Child Protection Training Renewal: Background checks for Youth workers are due this year, training (on-line course) is free and mandatory every year. Check with Panayiota Damianeas if you need help logging on, we are encouraged to complete our re-training by September 14. If you have not yet done so, please see Panayiota Damianeas.
Youth News
09/04/2022
SUNDAY SCHOOL...Upcoming Events
- September 4 - NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
- September 25 - Bake Sale Fundraiser. Calling All Bakers
- Please use this link Bake Sale Fundraiser to sign up for our Sunday School Fundraiser.
- Sign-Up for our Sunday School Group Me so you don't miss any notifications.
- If you have any questions about our Sunday School please reach out to Panagiota Damianeas or Father Anthony.
- Attendance Reminder: Please let us know if your child will not be in attendance so that we can make the appropriate teaching adjustments.
TODDLER NURSERY is available at any time for parents with young children. Do not leave children unsupervised and please remember to tidy up before leaving
Greek Language Classes
09/04/2022
Greek Classes:
Grief Support
09/05/2022
Grief Support Group will be held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. The next meeting is Monday, Seprember 5th and September 19 from 7:00-8:00 pm. It will be both in person and virtual via Zoom.
If you would like to participate via Zoom email Fr. Anthony for the link.
OCF News
09/06/2022
OCF will meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 pm. “Chew and Chat” will be Sept. 6th and Sept. 20th (at the church).
Sign up here online or with Kate McClain if you would like to host a dinner.
Inquirer's Class
09/07/2022
INQUIRERS CLASS will resume on September 7th following the Divine Liturgy. For more information contact Fr. Anthony or email prchristine@ilicons.us
Spaghetti Dinners
09/08/2022
Spaghetti Dinners Begins September 8th at 6:00 pm and help is needed to boost advertising and a promotional campaign. If you would like to help contact Kristopher Knisely 229-854-0299
This fundraiser/outreach program features delicious food, free live entertainment and is open to the public.
**Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink. Marinara sauce is available on fasting days. Live entertainment.
Please join us and bring your friends. Adults $10.00
For more info visit our website HERE.
Annual Golf Classic
09/12/2022
Golf Classic Tournament is Monday September 12th.
This helps raise funds to support the mission and ministry of St. Philothea and Bread for Life. Please spread the word, ask local businesses for donations for door prizes, and get golfers, you can win tickets to the Classic Center Broadway Shows or Hockey Sky box. It is a fun event and a great cause. More information and registration here.
Angel Tree
09/13/2022
Angel Tree Ministries(Organizing Committee meeting coming in September).
This ministry helps the children, of parents who are incarcerated, feel loved and connected to them. See Kate McClain if you would like to get involved. We will be doing a COVID Social distancing event in decorated cars. Should be fun.
Parish Council
09/21/2022
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
Wednesday, September 21st at 7:00 pm.
Nina H. will present the inspiration.
Bigger Vision
09/25/2022
Be a Blessing....Next Bigger Vision Meal: Monday, September 25th
Bigger Vision Our schedule continues to be the 4th Monday of the month. Each month we provide a meal for the homeless consisting of a protein, starch, vegetable, bread and dessert sufficient to serve 40 people.
Your help is critical for those in need and greatly appreciated. Sign up here. Please contact Kate and Mike McClain if you would like to join the team. Drop off is at the Church at 4:30pm. Serving is from 5:30-7:00 pm
You do not have to commit to every month but together we can do this.
All contributions are appreciated!!
Philoptochos
Philoptochos is having their current membership drive for 2022-2023. Come join this ministry. We help the community both local and national while spiritually supporting and lifting up each other in Christ. Join using the link provided!
PHILOPTOCHOS “Friends of the Poor” Society. Stewardship Drive for 2022 is underway. Your membership makes a difference. Join Here
Philoptochos' President, Christina, is in the midst of a move, but as soon as she can will schedule a zoom meeting to work on the Chili Cookoff Scheduled for October 16th.
ACTS Food Bank
10/04/2022
Volunteer at the ACTS Food Bank: St. Philothea’s scheduled to volunteer on Tuesday, October 4th and December 6th. We will serve from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
Please contact Fr. Anthony if you would like to help stock the shelves or fill carts as needed.
Any and all support is appreciated! (Area Churches Together Serving)
MoD Meeting
10/16/2022
MoD Meeting: Sunday, October 16th following the Divine Liturgy.
Book Store
The Life of St. Philothea a beautifully Illustrated hardback book about the life of our beloved patron, are available today in the book store. Get your copy for $26.
Offering books, CD’s, prayer ropes, gift items and more. Stop by and shop.
Athens Nurses Clinic Toiletry Collection
The Athens Nurse’s Clinic provides low-cost medical care for under-insured or uninsured patients with chronic illnesses.
Once again, the Philoptochos is collecting items for the Athens Nurse’s Clinic. The Nurse’s Clinic has had their funding decreased and are in need of these basic items. We will be collecting these items through-out the Lenten period. Please bring one or more of the following items to Church and they may be left in Fr. Anthony’s office or contact Karen Kimbaris, kakimbaris@yahoo.com or 706-310-0022 and she can collect the items.
Items Needed:
Shampoo/conditioner Soap or Body Wash
Toothbrush and Tootpaste Chapstick or Vaseline
Deodorant Shaving cream and Razor
Body Lotion Wash cloths
Socks Comb
Facebook Marketplace
FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE - Online Garage Sale.
Thanks to Kosta Vavlas and several parishioners we have already made several hundred dollars! Clean out your home and help raise funds for the Parish. Kosta is overseeing this ongoing Face Book garage sale and will guide us through this process on what we are looking to sell and how to promote it and close the sale. Your item will be picked up and delivered at the Sheriffs office where there are video cameras. If you have an item of value (~$50 or greater) that you would like to contribute so that it can be sold to raise funds for the Church please contact Kosta Vavlas (DimitriosVavlas@gmail.com 727-424-2194) to arrange for pick up. Clean, sellable items in good condition only, please. All proceeds will go to St. Philothea's operating expenses.
General Assembly
11/06/2022
General Assembly: Sunday, November 6th following the Divine Liturgy.
The agenda includes the following:
- Vote on Budget
- Nominations for Parish Council will be opened
- Update on Marswood Hall
Please put it in your calendar.
Your input on the vision and well-being of our church is important. We hope everyone plans to attend.
JAIL MINISTRY
JAIL MINISTRY: Every Saturday in December from 9:00 am-10:00 am. If you would like to be a part of this vibrant ministry see Fr. Anthony or Kate McClain. You will need a free background check from the Oconee County Jail to participate.
Stewardship
12/11/2022
Stewardship for 2023 -
will take place December 11—Prayerfully consider your family’s contribution of time, talent and treasurer for your 2023 Pledge Card to be turned in that day. It is a great help in planning our budget for 2023 if you turn your card in on time and indicate which ministries you would like to participate in.
Council Of Ministries
Council of Ministry Chairs presentations will be 2 perSunday through the Month of September. A this will be an opportunity to hear what is going on at St. Philothea and how you can get involved. Here is the List of Pesentations.
September 11 Liturgical Ministry Outreach and Evangelism
September 18 is Stewardship and Family Life
September 25 Building and Grounds and Marswood Hall
October 2 Phioptochos, Communications and Religious Education.
ll budgets will be rolled over from last year unless you notify Kate of new budget requirements.
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour – We will be assigning hosts for Coffee Hour. Everyone will have an opportunity to serve. Keep it simple. Coffee will be made and provided by the Coffee Hour Committee. A simple cookie to go with coffee is sufficient for the host to provide. Then when coffee hour is winding down, the host will be responsible for cleaning up and putting things away.
The Coffee Hour schedule will be posted. If you can not make the date you have been assigned, please let Presvytera Christine know. Click here for details.
Work Daze Retreat
11/18/2022
Work Daze Retreat November 18-20 for OCF students at the Diakonia Center.
Presenter will be Fr. Michael Tishel, theme “Discovering Your Spiritual Freedom” Cost to students is $20.