The Saint Eugenia Philoptochos has launched a website! You can find us at https://www.sainteugeniaphiloptochos.net . Our calendar of events and online links for Agora items, membership and more are available through the website. We hope you use it often!
The Ladies Philoptochos will distribute Salvation Army Christmas Stockings on October 20. We invite you to sign up to fill a stocking for a child in need of a Happy Christmas! Each stocking is labeled by gender and age group and includes a list of gift ideas. Fill the stocking and return it to Sts. Peter & Paul by November 17. We thank you in advance for your continued generosity. Contact Marie Carras for additional information at mmcarras@aol.com
The Ladies Philoptochos Society is collecting oral hygiene kits to accompany our Mission of Mercy deliveries on October 28 and December 15. Philoptochos will provide the toothbrushes. We're asking our parishioners to help us complete the oral hygiene kits with your donations of Travel Size toothpaste, mouthwash & floss into the basket located in the fellowship hall.
Kali Parea wishes to invite the entire community to a Greek Wine Tasting & Meze Pairing. This event will take place on Saturday, October 26th from 2-4pm at the Dr. Peter Tsaknis Social Hall. The cost is $25 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Three Hierarchs Bookstore. Please respond by October 18th and contact Bess Koutras if you would like to attend.
The GOYAN's will be meeting this month on the 19th at 4:00pm, we encourage our 7th through 12th graders to come and join.
Three Hierarchs Bookstore: We are planning on opening the Three Hierarchs Bookstore in the Dr. Peter Tsaknis Social Hall in the near future. The bookstore will offer books, icons, prayer ropes, incense, censers and other spiritually edifying material. We are in need of volunteers to staff it on Sunday's. If you're interested in participating in this new parish ministry, please contact Fr. George.
Bible Study: Our Bible study session has begun and meets every Tuesday at 7pm. We are studying the Epistles of the New Testament. Please contact Fr. George if you're interested in participating.
Save the Date: The Parish General Assembly will be held on November 3rd, following the Divine Liturgy.
November Gyro Days: will be held from November 14th through November 24th, if you would like to volunteer as a cashier, please contact April at the Church office.
The Ladies Philoptochos Society is preparing for the upcoming Gyro Days & Bake Sale on November 14-24. Please share your baking talents with us. Your generous donations of Greek and American specialties are greatly appreciated. 100% of the proceeds of this event go directly to the worthy charities of our Philoptochos chapter. We can use karithopita, paximathia, finikia, koulourakia, kourembiethes, glaktoboureko, brownies, cookies, cupcakes or anything else your blessed hands can offer!
We'll be packaging pastries on Tuesday, November 12 at 5pm.
Stewardship Sunday and Luncheon will be held on Sunday, Novemebr 17th following the Divine Liturgy.
ST. PHOTIOS GREEK ORTHODOX SHRINE ~ 2019 ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST: The Essay Contest Program is generously supported through the estate of Mrs. Katie D'Anna and AHEPA Socrate Chapter #6, located in Jacksonville, Florida. The St. Photios Foundation, Inc. invites all teenagers 13-19 years of age to submit a 1,000-word essay to the St. Photios Essay Committee to participate in the annual Essay Contest. Prices are awarded to the top three essays: 1st place wins $500; 2nd place wins $250 and 3rd place wins $100. The Committee accepts submissions through January 6, 2020. The essays are judged by an independent panel. Call the Church office for details.