HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
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Sunday's Hymns in PDF.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS - The Philoptochos Phlash for NOVEMBER 2024
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CHRISTMAS TREE LOT OPENS - and we need YOU!
We will open our 2024 Christmas Tree Lot on Tuesday, November 26 (and we'll have Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28 off). Please use these links to sign up to help at the Lot:
o CLICK HERE to volunteer for this first week of the Lot, and any Saturdays and Sundays thereafter.
o For weekdays, please CLICK HERE to volunteer (from Monday, December 2 and on).
Email Konstantine or a relevant youth group ministry head with any questions. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSAL - Saturday, December 14
for all our young people, 10 AM to 1 PM in The Oaks. Info: Eva Canellos, 650-400-1610.
CALLING YOUNG CHRISTMAS PROGRAM ACTORS!
Casting has started for the Holy Cross Christmas Program on
Sun., Dec. 15, 5-6 pm, and we need lots of young people to play Shepherds, Stable Animals, Wise Men, Angels, Prophets, Mary & Joseph! We want YOUR CHILD in the beautiful Nativity Scene. There are Speaking and Non-Speaking roles. Please specify. Contact Eva Canellos, 650-400-1610, Helene Nemchik, 650-224-4809, or Irene Fotinos, 650-888-3047. Everyone must attend the big rehearsal on
Sat, Dec. 14, 10 AM - 1 PM, and students with speaking roles must also attend two additional rehearsals on
Thur & Fri, Dec. 12 & 13, 6:45-8 PM.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Sunday, December 15
Join us for a beautiful & fun celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, from 5-6 PM in The Oaks. Featuring performances by our choir, Sunday School, Greek School, & drama program, plus a sing-along & a visitor from the North Pole! Info: Eva Canellos, 650-400-1610.
PHILOPTOCHOS THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE
Pick up some delicious homemade pastries for your Thanksgiving and holiday meals! The Philoptochos is baking melomakarouna, diples and kourabiedes for you. We will be selling them on November 17 and 24. Please call Othonia Makris to place your order at 650-593-2537 or 650-759-0573.
ANNUAL NEW KICKS FOR KIDS SHOE DRIVE – Completed!
We reached our goal! Thank you to all the generous donors – you’ve made some needy kids VERY HAPPY!
THE CARE CLOSET NEEDS YOUR HELP
Donate basic hygiene and daily care items to children of San Mateo Park Elementary School. Deposit items in collection box in our Fellowship Hall or go to: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WS5GGCPZ6YBR?ref_=wl_share and order on-line shipping directly to school. Philoptochos appreciates your support. Email here if you have questions: cphopkins322@gmail.com
SAINT PHOTIOS ESSAY CONTEST - by Saturday, December 6
The Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is a living memorial to the first Greek settlers on the American continent. Each year they sponsor an essay contest for all US Orthodox students ages 13 – 19. This year’s theme is: The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine stands as a beacon of strength and hope to the Greek Orthodox people. How can such a witness to Orthodoxy serve as an anchor and a beacon to our youth? Submission deadline: December 6, 2024. Visit www.stphotios.org for submission details. Click here for the informational flyer.
PAN HELLENIC SCHOLARSHIPS and INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
$250,000 in scholarships are available! The application (due on
January 31, 2025), criteria, requirements, and guidelines are available at
www.panhellenicsf.org. Click
here for the flyer, or contact 312-357-6432 or
info@panhellenicsf.org for info.
HAMDS SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN - thru November 25
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The Hellenic American Medical and Dental Society of California (HAMDS) is happy to open the application process for their 2024 Scholarships. If you are, or know someone, of Greek descent who is enrolled in an accredited California Medical or Dental school or is a resident of California enrolled in an accredited Medical or Dental School elsewhere, please share this information. The deadline to submit the completed application is
November 25, 2024. Interested applicants, please apply
by clicking here or visiting the HAMDS website.
EIGHT DATES - ends January 9!
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries invite you to journey with us through Eight Dates - Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John and Julie Gottman, Ph.D. Held twice monthly on
Thursday evenings via Zoom. Each session is designed by our Family Wellness Ministry team to engage couples in essential conversations. Register by
clicking here, or
click here to learn more.