Divine Liturgy and Other Services
Orthos 8:45am (live streamed)
Divine Liturgy 10:00am (live streamed)
Week Day Liturgies:
Regular Vespers/Paracleseis
Wednesdays: May 10 at 5:45 pm Mid-Pentecost Liturgy. May 24th at 5:45 pm Ascension
Congratulations to our Graduates
04/30/2023
Congratulations to our Graduates!!
High School: Kalliope Weaver
College: Braden Rapp, Dallon Knox and Sophia Roegner
Grad School: John Denhardt
**Sta Anotera! To Higer Things!
Council of Ministries
04/30/2023
Council of Ministries Meetings
Schedule for Spring and Summer 2023
Family Life April 30 12:00 PM
Communications TBD
Stewardship June 1 6:30 PM
Religious Education June 8 6:30 PM
Buildings & Grounds TBD
Philoptochos May 16, 6:00-9:00 pm
Check out our Council of Ministries chart see if you would like to get involved in a ministry of St. Philothea Orthodox Church www.stphilothea.org/ministries/council-of-ministries
Grief Support
05/01/2023
Grief Support Group Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
We will meet Monday, May 1st and 15th at the church from 7:00-8:00 pm.
All are welcome.
National Day of Prayer
05/04/2023
National Day of Prayer at the Classic Center Thursday, May 4th at 7:00-8:00 am
CHORAL SOCIETY
05/04/2023
THE ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY celebrates peace with a performance of “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” Thursday, May 4th at 7:30 pm Hugh Hodgson Hall, UGA Sch of Perf. Arts.
OCF News
05/07/2023
4th Quarter Sign-up is coming. Orientation for incoming Freshmen will take place again this summer, and we want to be present. A sign-up sheet will be posted once we get the calendar for orientation, and we will need 1 or 2 people, each day to “man the booth”. It is a great way to get incoming Freshmen acquainted with OCF.
Our new officers for 2023-24-will be announced next month. We thank all those who have generously contributed to this vital ministry throughout the year.
Thank you for your support.
Annual Golf Classic
05/08/2023
Golf Classic Tournament Planning Meeting is Monday, May 8 at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
This helps raise funds to support the mission and ministry of St. Philothea and Bread for Life.
Save the Date: The Golf outing will be Monday, September 11, 2023
Spaghetti Dinners
05/11/2023
Our next Spaghetti Dinner will be Thursday, May 11th from 6:00-7:30 pm Maimee will be singing.
**Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink. Marinara sauce is available on fasting days. Live entertainment.
Volunteers are needed and eat for free. If you would like to help please contact Kristopher Knisely at 229-854-0299
This fundraiser/outreach program features delicious food, free live entertainment and is open to the public.
Adults $10.00
For more info visit our website HERE.
Graduation Party
05/13/2023
Sophia Roegner is hosting a graduation party Saturday, May 13th from 1:00-4:00 pm at the meeting house at Ansonborough Ln, Athens GA.
Happy Mother's Day
05/14/2023
May Almighty God bless all mothers, both living and those that have fallen asleep in the Lord.
Keep your mother in your prayers and thank God for bestowing this priceless gift, your mother, to you!
A MOTHER'S BEATITUDES
Blessed is the mother who understands her child, for she shall inherit a kingdom of memories.
Blessed is the mother who knows how to comfort, for she shall possess a child's devotion.
Blessed is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness, for she shall be proud of her children.
Blessed is the mother who is never shocked, for the she shall receive and know confidence and security.
Blessed is the mother who teaches respect, for she shall be respected.
Blessed is the mother who emphasizes the good and minimizes the bad, for her children shall follow her example.
Blessed is the mother who answers questions honestly, for she shall always be trusted.
Blessed is the mother who treats her children as she would like to be treated, for her home shall always be filled with happiness.
Philoptochos
05/16/2023
Philoptochos New Members Social, Pot Luck Dinner and Craft Activity will be at the church Tuesday, May 16th from 6:00-9:00 pm
Haven't joined? It's easy and fun. We get together socially during the year and plan fundraisers to raise money for National and local communities in need. You can be an active member or a silent member! Philoptochos does not collect money for a service or a fee -- 100% of fees do go to help! Come join us. See the application online or Christina White to join!
Parish Council
05/17/2023
Parish Council Meeting:
Wednesday May 17th at 7:00 pm.
Marswood Hall
05/18/2023
MWH Council of Ministry Meeting: Will be Thursday, May 18th at 6:00 pm
Greek Festival
05/19/2023
Marietta Greek Festival will be Friday, May 19th to Sunday, May 21st.
Stewardship
05/21/2023
Stewardship payments: Checks can be mailed directly to Kate McClain 1001 Kings Court, Watkinsville, GA 30677 Your donations are always confidential.
Please consider Post dated Checks or setting up on-line payments for your monthly giving if you will be away this summer. This will help Kate pay the bills through the summer.
If you like to pledge your donation online, please click HERE
Bigger Vision
05/22/2023
Be a Blessing....Next Bigger Vision Meal: Monday, May22nd.
Next Bigger Vision Meal Special thanks to everyone who has selflessly served to date at the Bigger Vision Homeless shelter.
Bigger Vision is now allowing in person serving if you would like to join that ministry. Our next meal will be served Monday, May 22. Providing a meal for the homeless is a monthly event on the 4th Monday of the month, and we need to provide a protein, a starch, a vegetable, bread and dessert each month. Drop off is at the church at 4:30pm the Monday of the meal and Fr. Anthony will deliver it. This month we have Vegetable and Dessert covered.
Sign up online HERE. Sign up here to serve from 5:30-7:00 pm
You do not have to commit to every month but together we can do this. Please let Fr. Anthony know if you would like to join the team.
All contributions are appreciated!!
Finance Committee
05/25/2023
Finance Committee Meeting will be Thursday, May 25, 7:00-8:00 pm
MoD Meeting
05/28/2023
MoD Meeting: Sunday, May 28, following the Divine Liturgy.
ACTS Food Bank
06/06/2023
Volunteer at the ACTS Food Bank: St. Philothea’s remaining date to volunteer will be Tuesday June 6 at 9:00 am-1:00 pm. See Fr. Anthony if you would like to help. They are now allowing people to work who have been vaccinated.
Any and all support is appreciated! (Area Churches Together Serving)
Book Store
FREE LENDING LIBRARY
The Life of St. Philothea is a beautifully illustrated hardback book about the life of our beloved patron. Available today in the bookstore $26. In addition to books we offer CD’s, prayer ropes, gift items and more.
The St. Philothea Lending Library is now accessible online for at-home browsing. Volunteers continue to refine the categories and subject tags for the 700 plus holdings. Please take advantage of this wonderful resource. librarycat.org/lib/St.Philothea.Library
Facebook Marketplace
FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE - Online Garage Sale.
Thanks to Kosta Vavlas and several parishioners we have already made over $600! 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.
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
Family Life Ministry
Meal Train:
Occasionally we have people in our community that need a little extra help with meal support during challenging times. In those cases a Meal Train Announcement will be emailed out by Regina Nasrallah. It is an easy and convenient way to provide very helpful support when a meal could really help out a family. Anyone can sign up.
We are looking for support for Maria Ortes, our MoD/Cleaning lady as she has 10 cancer treatnents left.
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour – due to water damage in the social hall, we are currently having coffee hour in the narthex. The names and dates will remain as listed.
The 2023 Coffee Hour Hosting Schedule is available online. Everyone will have an opportunity to serve. Keep it simple. Coffee will be made 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.
Lacas Coffee is available for purchase for $10 a bag. It is what we are serving at coffee hour and the proceeds from the coffee sales will help subsidise coffee hour.
Click here for Hosting Schedule and let Presvytera know if you can host that day or need to change. 706-340-6366
LEGACY/PLANNED GIFT
05/28/2023
LEGACY / PLANNED GIVING
Thank you to these families who have committed to including St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church either in their will or in a life insurance policy. New member inductions will be in May. Please contact Fr. Anthony if you want to be included.
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Greek Language Classes
04/02/2023
Greek Classes:
Will meet following Divine Liturgy on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month offering 45 minute classes. We will take the month of May off and resume June 4th to plan for the summer.
*Please speak with Nicholas or Thirimachos if you would like to join the class.
Inquirer's Class
04/30/2023
INQUIRERS CLASS:
WE will hold a few sessions before Summer so you have some summer reading to do. Stay tuned.
**Please contact Fr. Anthony if you would like to participate. A Sign-up sheet is available, along with dates, and a syllabus.
For more information contact Fr. Anthony or email prchristine@ilicons.us
Archangel Michael Awards
04/30/2023
Archangel Michael Awards: This year’s recipients are Kris Knisely and LeeAnn LoCicero. We thank them all for their dedicated stewardship and wish them God’s blessings. The banquet will be Nov. 11 at 7:00 pm at the Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta. All past recipients are asked to wear their medals on Sunday Nov. 12th. Sta Anotera, to higher things!
UGA Orientation for incoming Freshmen
04/30/2023
“4th QTR” NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Volunteers needed to make our faith a present option for incoming students. We need people to man the booth at “4th Quarter” from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on the days listed from June – August, or in the evening at Ramsey center from9:00-10:00 pm On-campus parking is free, sest up and take down is easy. More details to come.