Reminder: Please remember to wear a MASK upon entering the Church. Wearing a mask is not only for your protection, but more importantly for the protection of others around you. Please do not place ushers in an uncomfortable position to address this issue at Church.
As part of the Phase 1 Reopening Plan, Parishioners MUST reserve a seat for Sunday Services by NOON FRIDAY (You Do Not need to reserve a seat for weekday/Saturday services), but you will need to register at the entrance of the Church before entering. A limited amount of seats are reserved for those who do not use a computer. Please call the Church office and reserve a seat (301 663-0663).
CLICK HERE to reserve a seat for Sunday Liturgy.
This Sunday there will be a 40-Day Blessing Sara & Julia Nasry.
Please join us in prayer this Sunday as we chant an Artoklasia Service for Sts. Cosmas and Damianos offered by the St. Eugenia Philoptochos Society.
A Virtual tray will be passed on Sunday by the St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos for the benefit Ecumenical Patriarchate and their ministries. Click here to donate.
The Three Hierarchs Book Club is reading "Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica" and will meet on Saturday, November 7th to discuss the book. Buy the book and join us. Please contact Fr. George if you would like to join the book club.
The next St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos general meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00pm, If you would like to become a member of St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos, please contact Maria Bedard at ladies@sainteugeniaphiloptochos.net or visit https://www.sainteugeniaphiloptochos.net/join-us
The Parish General Assembly will be held on November 15th, following the Divine Liturgy. All eligible stewards are encouraged to attend this vital parish event. This year we’ll be nominating 8 new Parish Council members (out of 9 positions). We ask that you prayerfully consider participating in this crucial ministry and accept a nomination to office should you be nominated. We encourage you to make every attempt to participate in this vital parish event. Please follow social distancing guidelines during the assembly.
Philoptochos Needs You! Our annual Bake Sale is coming up November 5-14, 11am – 8pm daily in tandem with the parish’s Gyro Sale. 100% of the proceeds from this Bake Sale support our mission to help those in greatest need. This Bake Sale is Philoptochos’ primary fundraiser of the year.
Your help is needed to manage & stock the Bake Sale display at peak times of 11am – 1pm & 4pm – 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (November 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14). We are not asking you to cashier, simply share a smile & a kind word while ensuring the display is stocked and organized.
Sign Up here to pick your time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ABAE2FA0FA7-philoptochos1
Due to current public health considerations, we cannot serve home baked goods. In lieu of home baking, you can Buy a Batch to help offset the cost of goods.
· ½ batch for $20
· Full batch for $40, or any amount you would like to contribute
Make your donation here: https://st-eugenia-ladies-philoptochos-society.square.site/
St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos extends our gratitude to all parishioners who generously supported our efforts throughout the COVID-19 health crisis. Our chapter has thus far been able to offer approximately $7,000 in financial aid to those in need within our community since March 2020. This was matched by National and Metropolis Philoptochos. Your support of our Emergency Social Services fundraising appeals is vital to achieving this major accomplishment of love and compassion for our fellow Orthodox Christians in Frederick.
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Wow! Our Frederick neighbors and church community never cease to amaze!
Philoptochos collected $1,706 during the September Gyro Days Festival. All proceeds will benefit the Frederick Food Bank.
The Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA) provides a three- to five-day supply of food to families and individuals who are facing an economic crisis and cannot afford to buy their groceries. The FCAA Foodbank serves between 600 to 800 households each month ranging from very low-income families who use the foodbank on a regular basis to moderate-income families who are facing a financial crisis and need food assistance. Learn more: https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/462/Food-Bank-ProgramAs the threat of COVID-19 continues, the church office is following state guidelines and will be open by appointment only. Please call the church office if you need assistance.