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THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, September 28th
1st Sunday of Luke /St. Chariton the Confessor
8:15am Orthros
9:30am Divine Liturgy
12noon Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament
Tuesday, September 30th
6pm-11pm Feastday celebration at
the Holy Protection Monastery
with Vespers, Orthros & Procession
Wednesday, October 1st
8am Hours – 9am Divine Liturgy – Feastday of
Holy Protection Monastery
5:30pm-7pm Greek School
Saturday, October 4th
6pm Vespers
Three-Year Memorial for Ioannis Pappas with Flowers and Coffee Hour
on behalf of his wife, Kalliopi Pappas and Family.
May his memory be eternal.
One-year memorial for Dr. Magdelene Clouser with Flowers and Coffee Hour
on behalf of her children Nicole & Michael and Family.
May her memory be eternal.
2025 STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM:
- If you have not yet made your 2025 pledge, please do so either via the church office or online through the church website.
- Please consider monthly or quarterly payments as that helps the church meet its financial obligations throughout the year.
- Please consider a 5% increase over your prior year contribution in line with the church budget. The AVERAGE contribution needed to meet our budget obligation is $1,440. ($120/mo.)
- Please keep in mind this monthly amount is almost half of what many of us pay for our cell phone or TV/internet bills. The Leadership Stewardship contribution is $2,200 and above.
The Church should be our priority for financial charitable contributions to support the numerous programs of our community. We have an active, vibrant community that will continue to grow and flourish with your continued support.
Bookstore news: The Bookstore is open on Sundays after Church. Please come by and see the wonderful selections. There are also great gift ideas. New items coming in every Sunday.
Philoptochos will be making koulourakia on Saturday, September 27 starting at 9 am, and the ladies are asking for volunteers to come and help with them.
Philoptochos is also asking all the ladies that have not paid your Stewardship please do so. There is a table in the hall.
Please note that persons wanting to have Altar flowers for the Memorials in Church, the cost is $65 payable to the Church. Those persons wishing to sponsor the Coffee Hour in memory of their beloved ones the cost to the Philoptochos is a minimum of $50.
Our Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament benefiting our youth is being held today, Sunday, September 28th, 2025. We are accepting sponsors and still have openings for golfers. Please contact a member of the golf committee (George Peslis, Hao Truong, Dan Shay, Diane Foutres, Chris Katsifis, Chris Petsinis), or use the enclosed forms to sign up as a sponsor or a golfer.
Philoptochos Clothing Drive with slightly used clothes, coats, jackets, all types of winter wear, dresses, women's accessories, boots, men's clothes, as well as children's clothes, etc. Shelters for the homeless also need socks, pajamas, seasonal clothing, and again coats & jackets. Items will be collected from NOW to November 16. There will be a table against the wall in the Hall for drop-off. They will be transported to a few places to be used for distribution to those in need. PLEASE, no holes, just clean clothing. Please see flyer attached.
Registration for Greek School has started. Please see the attached registration form and sign up your child(ren). You can return your forms to the Church Office. As mentioned, this year Greek School will be on Wednesdays 5:30-7pm. This is a great time for your child to learn about the Greek language, heritage, customs and practices. Also, friendships and fellowship are cultivated. Please register at the table in the Hall. Please register at the table in the Hall. There is still time to join the class.
- Vespers, Orthros with Procession at Holy Protection Monastery for their Feastday celebration from 6pm – 11pm this Tuesday, Sept. 30th
- Feastday Celebration at Holy Protection Monastery on Wednesday, October 1st with 8am Hours and 9am Divine Liturgy.
- GOYA Youth Project Day at Holy Protection Monastery on Monday, Oct. 13th from 10:30am to 3pm. All GOYANS please let the clergy know that you are going. Also please dress appropriately. Boys with long pants & long-sleeved shirts and girls with long skirts or skirts below your knees and long-sleeved blouses. Also, young ladies, you may wish to wear a head scarf, if you like.
- Sts. Joachim and Anna Organization (Senior Citizens) Gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 11am. Guest speaker will be Dermatologist, Dr, Stephanie Diamond. Please join us. Please pay your dues if you haven’t already done so.
- GOYA Basketball Tournament on October 18-19 at St. Sophia Cathedral in Washington DC.
- GOYA Gyro Fundraiser on Sunday, October 26th following the Divine Liturgy. Please come and support our youth.
- All are invited to gather for a Fellowship Potluck Brunch on Sunday, Nov. 2nd after Church for an open Q/A session with Fr. Michael. Please bring a dish or drink to share.
- Metropolis GOYA Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth on Nov. 21-23. Registration will open on October 1st.
Announcing our new Musical for December of 2025:
“A Voyage of Hope” “Christmases Across a New Land”
(A heartwarming story of faith, family and Christmas traditions that cross generations)
Rehearsals for the Musical/Dance Ensemble are Sundays in the Philoptochos Room right after Holy Communion. Auditions for those interested in vocal solos, speaking parts and narration will be held at a later date. Preschool-1st grade: Our youngest parishioners will have their own featured song which they will learn during the first part of Sunday School beginning in October.
Please note that the main characters in the script will age as we pass through time and will be played by different actors. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Any questions: please call Connie (717) 571-9066 or Ann (717) 379-6350.
THIS WEEK'S ATTACHMENTS
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Lord's Voice
Foni Kyriou
2025-2026 Greek School Registration Form
GOYA Pilgrimage - Holy Protection Monastery
Christmas Musical Flyer
Philoptochos Clothing Drive Flyer
November Fellowship Brunch Flyer
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