The 40 day memorial will be chanted today for Anna Nazarenko, loving mother to Olga Berstis-Smith. May her memory be eternal!
The 1st Saturday of Souls will be on Saturday, February 22nd. Orthros begins at 9AM with the Divine Liturgy following. If you would like the Church to prepare koliva for you, please call the Church office to make arrangements. If you intend on making koliva, please forward a list of your loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord to Fr. George so that they can be commemorated.
Philoptochos and AHEPA are planning their Annual Glendi, which will be held on Saturday, February 22nd. We kindly ask for your generous donation to make this Glendi a success. Reminding you that ALL proceeds will be going to charitable organizations and to scholarships for the AHEPA chapter to award to our children; as they continue their education. Continue to look for updates to this upcoming event, for items you may like to donate. Your monetary donation is very much appreciated. To purchase tickets, please visit https://squareup.com/store/sts-peter-and-paul-ladies-philoptochos-society
St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos has begun their 2020 Membership drive. Please consider becoming a member or associate member of this wonderful ministry. Please see the attached letter from the President and the membership form or go directly to https://www.sainteugeniaphiloptochos.net/join-us
Kali Parea will get together for lunch on Tuesday, February 25th, 12pm, at Mountain View Diner. 1300 West Patrick Street, Frederick, 21703. Please respond by Saturday, February 22nd, either by email or by calling me at 301-663-6008.
The National Philoptochos Department of Social Services if sponsoring a confidential telephone Caregiver Support Group. Please see the attached flyer for details on how to register.
The Very Rev. Constantine Moralis with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey wish to invite the Parish of Sts. Peter & Paul for Sunday of Orthodoxy services to be held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Baltimore, MD beginning at 5:00pm, on March 8th. Fr. Duane M. Johnson will be the homilist and a reception to will follow in the Father Constantine Monios Hall.
Being in the depth of the winter season, the chance of snow affecting Church services is more likely. Should the forecast call for snow accumulation, please call the Church office and listen to the message regarding Church service cancellation. An email blast will also be sent to notify parishioners of Church services cancellation.
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.