Today marks the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year.
A special tray was passed last Sunday by the St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos in support of the 2019 Blessings in a Backpack a United Way of Frederick Campaign bringing food to school children in our community. The Philoptochos would like to thank everyone for their generous support, the donations received will help feed 13 students on weekends throughout the school year! Thank you again!
Today, following the Divine Liturgy, the Coordinators for each Youth Ministry (Sunday School, GOYA, Hope/Joy, and Greek School) will be hosting open registrations for the upcoming ecclesiastical year, please visit them during coffee hour in the Dr. Tsaknis Social Hall. We are looking forward to seeing a renewal of the love of Christ in our Youth.
The Aghiasmos (Blessing of the Waters) Service for all of Sts. Peter & Paul Youth Ministries will be held Sunday, Sept. 4th, following the Divine Liturgy.
College Students – Congratulations to our students beginning or returning to college this fall. If they would like to have Fr. George and the parish stay in contact with them, please send an email to Fr. George at frgeorgemastakas@gmail.com or the Church office at secretary@stspeterpaul.net
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 7th as we gather to discuss our book of the month: The Field: Cultivating Salvation by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov. The Three Hierarchs Bookclub meets every month to discuss our selected book. Please contact Fr. George if interested in further details.
The Fall Mini Festival will take place on Thursday, Sept. 5th through Tues., Sept. 10th. If you would like to volunteer for cashiering or help in any other way, please contact Sue Manos at (301) 401-5115. Thank you.
St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos Pastry booth will be open on Friday, September 6th through Sunday, September 8th for the fall festival, 11 am to 7pm. Pre-Packaging will be held on Wednesday, September 4th, from 11am to 1pm, and then again at 5pm. All help & fellowship is welcomed! Please contact Donna Moore if you can volunteer to help at the booth: dmoore3303@gmail.com
We welcome all donations of koulourakia, kourembiethes, cookies & cupcakes, or anything else your gifted hands can offer! Drop off your donations at church on September 4 (remember to sign in your delivery for health department records), or any other day through September 8th. Thank you.
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, the Church office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.
Kali Parea; Save the Date: On Thursday, September 19th - Members and friends of the Kali Parea are invited to attend a trip to The Museum of the Bible. The van will be departing from the Church at 9:00 am. The cost which includes a museum ticket and transportation is $45.00. Please contact Bess Koutras if you would to reserve your space, kikikoutras@yahoo.com or 301-663-6008. Please respond as soon as possible or by September 5th.
Save the Date: The Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21st, 11am to 4pm at Pinecliff Park.
Stewardship: If you have not yet become a steward as the 2nd quarter please consider participating in the stewardship program. Your stewardship provides support towards maintaining the upcoming programs and ministries.
Hospital Ministry: Should you or a loved one need hospital or long term care, Fr. George would like to visit. Please be advised that Frederick Memorial Hospital (and most facilities) will not automatically notify Fr. George upon admission, but only when requested by the patient or caregiver.
Having worshiped and prayed together, our Sunday Coffee Hour is a wonderful time for fellowship. We are asking all parishioners to sign up and host a coffee hour. Just one Sunday per family will fill all available slots for the year. As a blessing for you and your family, consider sponsoring a Coffee Hour to coincide with your patron Saint's Feast day or any other momentous occasion you happen to be celebrating. Call the church office for assistance.
If you are interested in advertising in the "The Greeting" please contact Fr. George for further details. Advertisements support our effort to print and mail the newsletter to parishioners and friends who cannot access the electronic format.