First Day of Sunday Church School
September 8, 2024
The first day of Sunday Church school was an orientation and get acquainted day. The children met the teachers and caught up with their old friends. We enjoyed snacks and refreshments. We're off to a great start and a great school year!
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Blessing of the Backpacks
August 25, 2024
August 25th was the blessing of the backpacks for our Sunday Church school students. A prayer was read by Fr. Nicholas Wyborski for our students, parents and teachers. Wishing everyone a successful school year!
Dormition of the Theotokos Luncheon
August 18, 2024
On Sunday, August 18th our parishioners enjoyed a delicious lunch commemorating the Dormition of the Theotokos.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported the philanthropic efforst of our parish. Also, a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to make this event a success!
256th Anniversary of Greek Landing Day
June 26, 2024
June 26th 2024 marked the 256th anniversary of Greek Landing Day. The event is celebrated at the St. Photios National Shrine in St. Augustine annually.
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Our Philoptochos chapter provided snacks and refreshments at this event with assistance from our area parishes, St. Demetrios of Daytona Beach and St. John the Divine of Jacksonville.
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Polly Maouris Hillier, the St. Photios National Shrine Executive Director, stated that this year’s Greek Landing Day was the best she has experienced and was very thankful for everyone’s help.
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Thank you V. Rev. Father Maximos Politis and Metropolitan Dimitrios of Xanthos for helping us celebrate this special day and also many thanks to all our volunteers and contributors who made this day very memorable.
Philoptochos Donations
Summer 2024
In June, Faye Peterson, our Philoptochos Social Services liaison delivered a $500 donation check to Alpha Omega Miracle Home in St. Augustine as part of our Community Outreach efforts.
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In August, the Philoptochos members collected school supplies (backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, etc.) and dropped them off at A.S.S.I.S.T. (Aid & Support for Students in Sudden Transition). The staff was very appreciative and the supplies were distributed to Title 1 school students. Our Philoptochos chapter has been contributing school supplies for at least five years. Thank you to all our members for their generosity and a bigger thank you to the ladies who delivered them!