The Byzantine Choir Practice will be held today following the Divine Liturgy.
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 22nd by contacting Bess Koutras if you would like to attend.
The Ladies Philoptochos will distribute Salvation Army Christmas Stockings today. 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.
Greek School Students will be presenting their OXI Day Presentation on Sunday, October 27th.
The Three Hierarchs Bookclub Gathering will be on Saturday, November 2nd beginning at 6pm, to discuss the book What God Has Done for Our Salvation by Saint Nikodemos the Hagiorte, if you would like to be apart of the Bookclub, please email Fr. George.
The Parish General Assembly will be held on November 3rd, following the Divine Liturgy. All eligible stewards are encouraged to attend this vital parish event.
Join us in worship and prayer for the Feast Day of St. Nektarios, Bishop of Pentapolis and Wonder-Worker at St. Nektarios Monastery (8704 Hampton Valley Road Emmitsburg, MD 21727). Great Vespers begin at 6pm on Friday, November 8th. Orthros and Divine Liturgy begins at 9:00am on Saturday, November 9th.
Stewardship Sunday and Luncheon will be held on Sunday, November 17th following the Divine Liturgy.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Laconian Society of Washington DC will have having their 84th Laconian Dance on Friday, November 29th, 2019 at the Hilton Rockville, located at 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Time is 8:00 PM til 1:00 AM. Call John Goranitis at 571-238-3015 for information and tickets.
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.