THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

Sunday, August 3^rd – 8^th Sunday of Matthew
8:15am Orthros
9:30am Divine Liturgy
6pm  Paraklesis

Monday, August 4^th
6pm Paraklesis

Tuesday, August 5^th
6pm Great Vespers for the Transfiguration

Wednesday, August 6^th
Transfiguration of our Lord
8:15am  Orthros
9am Divine Liturgy
Blessing of Grapes
6pm  Paraklesis

Thursday, August 7^th
6pm  Paraklesis

Friday, August 8^th
6pm Paraklesis

Saturday, August 9^th
9am  Chambersburg Divine Liturgy
6pm Vespers

Today 12-year Memorial for Major General Nicholas P. Kafkalas and
14-year Memorial for his wife,Angeline Kafkalas
with Flowers on behalf of Chris & Stephanie Reese.
The children Peter & Ellen Ann are sponsoring Coffee Hour.
May their 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 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.

Hellenic Fun Days Adventure will be held on August 11^th – 12^th from 9:30am to 2pm.  We ask that all children 5 years old and up to the sixth grade to please join us. We will have a unique opportunity of adventure on our Christian Greek backgrounds in the Church facilities from 9:30am to 2pm. Please don’t miss this adventure. The topics will be Homer’s Odyssey, Hercules and Alexander the Great.

MUSICAL ARTS FESTIVAL GOMOP-ALOOZA on Saturday, August 23^rd at St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic St. NE, Warren, Ohio.  Our Metropolitan Savas invites you to this SECOND Annual Event. Fun for all the family!  They will have 2 music stages, Karaoke singing, and Arts & Crafts Exhibits. They are look for Adults and Children to participate.  All the proceeds to benefit the GOMoP Youth & Young Adult Ministries.   The coordinator from our Community is Connie Kokos. If interested in going please contact her at cgkokos1495@comcast.net.

Trip with the Senior Citizens to Newport, Rhode Island for 4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS, SEPTEMBER 15 - 18, 2025. For more information, please see the flyer attached.   Also you can register at the table in the Hall.

Save the Date for our annual Golf Tournament on September 28^th, 2025. Get your buddies/golf partners together to have a wonderful time. We will have more info to come.

The Metropolis is also pleased to introduce a Unified Scholarship Application, allowing students to apply for the following scholarships with a single submission, streamlining the process and increasing accessibility.

The Metropolis offers four scholarships that are available under the new Unified Scholarship Application, making it easier for students to apply for multiple awards with a single submission. (Details and deadlines for each scholarship can be found in the application.)
 
The Spero Samer Memorial Scholarship: Providing scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate studies at college or university. Disbursements are made directly to the educational institution and may only be used for expenses directly incurred through the school; funds may not be distributed directly to the student by either the scholarship or the institution. Highest preference for seminarians and students at Hellenic College & Holy Cross.
 
The John N. & Kay Mandalakas Scholarship: Annual scholarship for graduating high school seniors from the Metropolis of Pittsburgh who are active in the life of their parish and its youth ministries, have done well in their academic pursuits, and intend to pursue further education in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) field after high school (university, college, community college, trade or vocational school).
 
The Fr. George Christulides Memorial Scholarship: Supporting higher education for children of clergy whose families have had to endure difficult circumstances (e.g. loss of a parent, parental disability, etc.).
 
The James & Pinio Williams Priest Educational Grant: Committed to furthering the education of Metropolis of Pittsburgh clergy who wish to pursue further studies in degree and non-degree programs.
 
Applicants must be Orthodox Christians, actively involved in their parish, and enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university. Full eligibility details and application requirements are included in the application materials.    For more information, please contact: gomopscholarships@pittsburgh.goarch.org.

 
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)

The calendar may say June, but we are getting ready for Christmas! Please see attached flyer.

Rehearsals for the Musical/Dance Ensemble will begin this SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd (in the Philoptochos Room right after Holy Communion). Auditions for those interested in vocal solos, speaking parts and narration will be held later this summer.
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.
 
We will begin with learning group songs on Sunday as well as answering any questions that you may have regarding the show. Auditions for vocal solos & individual roles/narrators will take place later in the summer. 
As we have in past years we will plan to rehearse every Sunday through the Summer to learn the songs and dances. Once we cast the show we will do a read through. 

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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2025 Fall Golf Classic
Hellenic Fun Days Flyer
Hellenic Fun Days Registration Form
Flowers for Panagia Form