BELMONT GREEK FESTIVAL - ORDERING IS NOW OPEN!!!

 We are now accepting orders for your favorite Greek food! "Take N Bake Version 20.21" features a fabulous, expanded menu with many of the delicious Greek dishes and pastries that you've come to know and love. We will accept your pre-paid orders now through Monday, August 16 on our secure website. You may pick up your tantalizing treats at Holy Cross Church on Labor Day weekend, September 4-6. Click here for details (or go directly to the Festival website). For any questions, contact us at belmontgreekfestival@goholycross.org.   

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SUPPORT YOUR FESTIVAL!

• We need YOU! Purchase an ad at our website;  sponsor an entrée or pastry item;  sponsor a specific ingredient;  make a general donation to defray costs. Click here to receive details.
• Order food!  This year, we will also offer FRESH, HOT loukoumades and DELICIOUS gyro sandwiches on Labor Day Weekend. Our frozen entrees and pastries will be a great treat during the fall, perfect for those wonderful holiday meals, the Baseball Playoffs and Football Saturday and Sunday afternoons and for unexpected guests. Visit here www.belmontgreekfestival.com when our on-line ordering is ready.
• Reach out to people you do business with, your friends, neighbors and extended family and ask them to support our Take N Bake by purchasing delicious food, sponsoring the event and volunteering their time as well. Click here to receive details.

   

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HELPERS NEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD

. . . for “Take N Bake!” Join our culinary team and create delicious Greek dishes! Experience is not necessary. Share Greek culture, make wonderful friends, give time and talent to the church, and preserve our Festival tradition. Sign-up and contact our volunteer coordinators for:
   -- Youvetsi & Roast Lamb - Saturday, Aug 7 - contact Jim at 650.269.7430
   -- Melomakarona - Sunday, Aug 8 - contact Claire at claire.gagas@att.net
   -- Koulourakia - Aug 14 - contact Emmy at 415.987.3130
   -- Pastitsio - Aug 21-22 - contact Jim at 650.269.7430
   -- Baklava - Aug 28 - contact Emmy at 415.987-3130
   -- Gyro - Sept 4-6 - contact Harry & Elaine at breezes4@sbcglobal.net

   

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHURCH MUSICIANS

Applications are presently being accepted by the Metropolis Church Music Federation Ministry for eight scholarships of up to $500 each for Metropolis church musicians in 2021. These scholarships are dedicated to the memory of Frank Desby and Xenia Anton Desby, two esteemed church musicians in our Metropolis. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, August 15, 2021. Guidelines and Application Forms are available online by clicking here. For more information, please contact: sfchurchmusic@sanfran.goarch.org.    

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NEWS:

• Prayer of Protection from the Coronavirus
• Philoptochos News Phlash - May 2021 issue
  
• Father Peter's letter on our reopening, June 2021

   

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