Greek Orthodox Church of Our Saviour

ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS’ ENCYCLICAL FOR HOLY AND GREAT LENT 2019

Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we begin this blessed time of Holy and Great Lent, we are invited to enter into a period of intense prayer, fasting and service, so that we may draw closer to God, commune with Him, and experience His grace as we reflect on our lives, our relationship with Him, and our journey to salvation. In doing this we are challenged—challenged to face what … [More]

Holy and Great Lent Worship Schedule 2019

As you know, Great and Holy Lent begins on March 11th and therefore we will begin a period of 40 days that is both joyful yet solemn; I am doing my best to communicate with our parish in advance so we can all plan a period during which parties, extravagant dinners, dances, loud music, elaborate receptions and weddings are not permitted for Orthodox Christians. … [More]

2019 Parish Council for the Church of our Saviour

The affirmation of office was administered to our 2019 Parish Council this morning for the Church of our Saviour. Officers were elected as follows: President - Nick Balidis Vice President - Greg Alexopoulos Treasurer - Nick Stolatis Assistant Treasurer- Maria Pappas Secretary- Bill Karasis May the Lord guide us as He guides the Church.2019 … [More]

Parish General Assembly Set for May 5, 2019

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SUNDAY, MAY 5th, 2019

Please be advised that the next General Assembly will be held on Sunday, May 5th immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Reports will be heard from our ministries.

AGENDA
 Father Elias – State of the Church
 Election of General Assembly Chairperson
 Election of General Assembly Secretary
 Approval of November’s General Assembly minutes
 President’s Report
 Audit Committee Report
 Treasurer’s Report
 Stewardship Report
 Philoptochos Report
 Pastoral Assistant Report
 Education Reports – Sunday School / Pre-School / Hellenic School
 All Saints Report
 New Business
May this Lenten season be a spiritually uplifting one for you and may you all enjoy a blessed and joyous Pascha

CATECHETICAL HOMILY At the Opening of Holy and Great Lent

With the grace of God, the giver of all gifts, we have once again arrived at Holy and Great Lent, the arena of ascetical struggle, in order to purify ourselves with the Lord’s assistance through prayer, fasting and humility, as well as to prepare ourselves for a spiritual experience of the venerable Passion and the celebration of the splendid Resurrection of Christ the Savior. [Continue reading]