**At the direction of His Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos, all non-worship activities are to be canceled until further notice, in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19.**
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Holy Eparchial Synod have issued guidelines on Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Please refer to the attached encyclical with directives on how our parishes are responding.
Congratulations to our newly elected Parish Council executive board! George Lountos (President), Chrisoula Evans (Vice President), Bruce Flanders (Treasurer), Denise Beauclair (Secretary). We wish you all the best in your responsibilities.
As part of the Covid-19 directives, the liturgical books have been removed from the pews. If you care to follow along during the services, we recommend you click on the following links:
Orthros: http://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/p/s/2020/03/15/ma/gr-en/se.m03.d15.ma.pdf
Liturgy: http://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/p/s/2020/03/15/li/gr-en/se.m03.d15.li.pdf
At the direction of the His Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos, all parishes in the Metropolis will hold a Service of the Holy Oil (Holy Unction) so that we may entreat the Lord our God for the healing of both soul and body, and pray as a united community of Orthodox Christians. The Service of the Holy Oil will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 6pm.
The Festival Planning Committee will be meeting on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 pm in the Church conference room to discuss preparations for the upcoming Spring Greek Festival, May 13th through May 17th.
The Byzantine Choir practice has been canceled.
Greek Independence Day Program: has been canceled.
2020 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival: has been canceled.
Greek Independence Day Parade: has been canceled by the organizers.
The Annual Nicholas Tsakalos "Growing in Faith" Lenten Retreat. has been canceled by the organizers.
Great Compline every Mondays at 6:00 pm through April 6th. This is a prayer service in which many psalms are chanted together with evening prayers. It includes the well-known hymns “God is with Us” and “O Lord of Hosts”.
Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and every Friday at 9:00am:
This special liturgy is allowed only during the Great Fast. The Divine Liturgy may not be celebrated on weekdays during Great Lent. However, the need still exists, especially during this time of year when we are struggling with our spiritual lives against evil and our own weaknesses, to receive the Body and Blood of Christ more often. Therefore, the priest consecrates an extra host on the previous Sunday which is then used during this liturgy, thus the name Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. This is one of the most beautiful services of the Church. Fasting is required from at least the noon meal in order to receive Holy Communion.
The Akathist Service to the Theotokos every Friday at 7:00 pm: This service is a Small Compline service and the Canon and salutations to the Theotokos. It is celebrated on the first five Fridays of the Great Fast.
St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos 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
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.