June Announcements
Community Closure
From June 26th – June 29th, the Community will be closed as the floor in the hall is being refinished. The church will be open and Father Thomas will be in his office, pending his availability.
Father Thomas Updates
Father will begin his summer holidays on June 29th and will not be available until August 1st. If pastoral services are needed during this time, please contact Rt. Rev. Fr. Taras Korchak, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada at (403) 593-2705 or Rev. Fr. Lucian Constantine, St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church at (587) 716-7016.
St. Demetrios Day Camp
Happening on August 21st, 23rd and 25th! Children are encouraged to attend all 3 days of the camp at no cost to our community members. Click here to complete the registration form – 1 per child. Registration will be open until 11PM on August 6th, but we appreciate you completing the form(s) at your earliest convenience. Questions about camp? Send Fr. Thomas a note!
Father’s Day Luncheon
Join us in celebrating dad at the community hall on Sunday
June 18th from 12-4pm. Complimentary food – souvlaki & falafel pita and cash bar. There will be some activities to keep the kids busy, plus a Tavli tournament. Registration is required – CLICK HERE!
Niata
Niata would like to thank everyone who attended Greek Night 2023 this past Saturday. We had a great turn out, and a good time was had by all! We danced, we ate, and hopefully we all made some special memories that will remind us how great it is to be Greek!
Thank you to all the Niata parents, dancers and teachers for all their hard work making this wonderful party possible! We would also like to give a huge thank you to our friends at The Greek Hour on CJSW 90.9FM. They not only promoted Greek Night on air, they also shared their personal memories of past Greek Nights and funny stories of being in the Niata dance program as kids. These episodes are available on Spotify and on the CJSW site.
And finally, for those that had their picture taken in the Photobooth or by our roaming photoprapher at Greek Night 2023, and would like access to view, please email Eleftheria (Effy) Klironomos at niata@calgaryhellenic.com.
Adult Greek Soccer League – coming this October!
The Hellenic Community will be organizing a Greek Soccer Club this fall. Men and Women 18+ are invited to join! We are trying to collect sign-ups for two clubs:
– Men Only
– Mixed Men and Women
Click here for more information and to complete the Google form. The club is open to members as well as non-members, though a registration discount will be applied for our community members.
Ahepa & Daughters of Penelope Scholarships
Calling all university students! Visit www.dopcalgary.com/scholarships to view and apply for the different scholarships available.
*NEW DEADLINE* JULY 1ST
Attention Business Owners
Our membership business directory is live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.
Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. Parishioners can contact a funeral home of their choice first. Please contact Fr. Thomas at (403)246-4553 ext 2 or at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com.
Information for a Sacrament
Planning a wedding or a baptism? Be sure to read the attached documents and contact Fr. Thomas at least 3 months in advance!
Wedding Package
Baptism Package
May Announcements
Father Thomas Updates
– Click here to read Fr. Thomas’ monthly news update!
– Advance notice for pastoral meetings and confessions are greatly appreciated as we are a large community with many needs. To book an appointment with Father, call his office (403) 246-4553 ex 2 or email him at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com.
– Please be advised that any paper work to be signed will need 10-14 business days to be completed.
– Sunday announcements are to be submitted to Fr. Thomas at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com no later than Thursday 5PM for the following Sunday after Liturgy. Please submit your announcements in both English and Greek if able.
– Re-Catechism will be held on May 30th, from 6-8pm. The topic will be on the Epistle of Jude.
Office Closures
Father Thomas will not be in his office or available from May 31st – June 2nd. The Admin Office will also be closed on June 1st.
Volunteers Needed
The Church committee is looking for some support during services. If you can help, click here to sign up.
Church Store
A selection of icons, religious and kids books are now available at the church store. We are open every Sunday after church service.
Maids of Athena Fundraiser
The Maids of Athena are having a Bow Valley Meat Sale with the proceeds going towards the Children’s Miracle Network, and the Loukoumi Foundation.
Purchase from a variety of products offered by Bow Valley Meat by clicking here! The sale ends on May 17th at 11pm and the pick up date will be on May 28th from 12pm to 1:30pm at the church.
Greek School Fundraiser
Greek School is hosting a fundraiser this month. 12″ Flower Planters are available to order online by clicking here up until Sunday, May 21st. These beautiful planters are $50 each and are provided by Golden Acre. They will be available for pick up at the Community Hall on Saturday May 27th between 11 am – 12 pm.
Your continued support of all Greek School fundraisers is greatly appreciated!
Niata Greek Night 2023
Niata is so excited to invite everyone to this year’s celebration on Saturday, June 10th. Remember, Greek Night is a night when our children learn the joy of celebrating like a true Greek; with friends and family all around, dancing and having fun all together.
We look forward to seeing everyone in our community join us for a festive night of food, fun and dance. There will be a photo booth, a candy table, special drinks, dancing and more!
Tickets will be sold this Saturday, Sunday and Wednesdays until Greek Night in the Community foyer. Payments can be made with credit, debit or cash. They can also be purchased online by clicking here or contacting Effy Klironomos at (403) 701- 8496 or niata@calgaryhellenic.com.
Ahepa & Daughters of Penelope Scholarships
Calling all university students! Visit www.dopcalgary.com/scholarships to view and apply for the different scholarships available.
Sunday School
Χριστός Aνέστη – Christ is Risen! We pray you all had a blessed and bright week. A big thank you to all the girls, parents and Sunday school teachers that ensured the tradition of the Angels and Myrofores for Good Friday. It was a beautiful evening; God bless you all!
Click here for a link to The Paschal Troparion (Xristos Anesti) which we say for the 40 days leading up to Pentecost.
18th Annual Orthodox Men’s Retreat of St. John the Baptist
With Fr Geoffrey Ready happening this weekend, May 5-7.
Topic: Salvation is from the Jews
For more information, click here.
To register, click here.
Media One presents Panos Kalidis, Vasilis Dimas, & Evgenia live at the Hall!
Join Media One on May 13th for this live event. We are excited to have a Greek production here in Calgary! For tickets visit: https://mediaone.gr/.
Our Community is not affiliated with or sponsoring this event.
ST ATHANASIUS – SEMINAR 2023
With Dr Daniel Opperwall
Happening on May 31 – June 2 at Ambrose University. Click here for more information!
“ST PAUL: LIFE, LETTERS, LEGACY” Hosted by Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Orthodox Church.
EUROVISION 2023
The 67th Annual Song Contest is coming up on May 13th! Click here to listen to Greece’s submission “What They Say” by Victor Vernicos . Live feed of the show will be on Youtube!
St. Demetrios Youth
The year-end picnic & BBQ will be taking place on June 4th! Click the image below to reserve your spot before May 28th!
Father’s Day Luncheon
Join us in celebrating dad at the community hall on Sunday
June 18th from 12-4pm. Complimentary food – souvlaki & falafel pita and cash bar. There will be some activities to keep the kids busy, plus a Tavli tournament. Registration is required – Click here!
Adult Greek Soccer League – coming this October!
The Hellenic Community will be organizing a Greek Soccer Club this fall. Men and Women 18+ are invited to join! We are trying to collect sign-ups for two clubs:
– Men Only
– Mixed Men and Women
Click here for more information and to complete the Google form. The club is open to members as well as non-members, though a registration discount will be applied for our community members.
HCLA – Annual Student Scholarships
The HCLA will be offering two law school student scholarships this year. Click here to view the flyer with all the details. Note, the deadline to apply is May 31st.
Attention Business Owners
Our membership business directory is live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.
Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. Parishioners can contact a funeral home of their choice first. Please contact Fr. Thomas at (403)246-4553 ext 2 or at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com.
Information for a Sacrament
Planning a wedding or a baptism? Be sure to read the attached documents and contact Fr. Thomas at least 3 months in advance!
Wedding Package
Baptism Package
April Announcements
Father Thomas Updates
– Click here to read the Patriarch’s Encyclical for Pascha
– Click here to read the Archbishop’s Encyclical for Pascha
– To read Father’s monthly message, click here!
– To read Father’s homily from April 2nd, click here!
– Advance notice for pastoral meetings and confessions are greatly appreciated as we are a large community with many needs. To book an appointment with Father, call his office (403) 246-4553 ex 2 or email him at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com.
– Please be advised that any paper work to be signed will need 10-14 business days to be completed.
– Sunday announcements are to be submitted to Fr. Thomas at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com no later than Thursday 5PM for the following Sunday after Liturgy. Please submit your announcements in both English and Greek if able.
Easter Baskets
Online orders for the Easter Baskets has been extended until Wednesday April 5th. Click here to order online and pick-up will be after church on Palm Sunday, April 9th.
Lazarus Saturday – April 8th
The St. Demetrios Youth will be hosting their annual Lazarus Saturday event! At 9:30am, children 4-7 years old are welcome to make koulourakia. At 11:00am, children 7 and up are welcome to help make the Palm Crosses for our church. We hope to see you there!
Palm Sunday Lunch
As Holy Week & Easter approach, the community council invites you and your family to the annual Palm Sunday lunch after church service on Sunday April 9th, 2023. Enjoy a salmon dish served with rice and salad prepared by our dedicated volunteers. Tickets are $20.00 each and will be available at the door.
Easter Sunday Glendi – April 16th at 3pm
Join us for a day filled with great food, entertainment and dancing. The feast will be served family style and will feature a variety of appetizers, followed by roasted lamb, chicken souvlaki, roasted potatoes and salad for the main course.
Click here to purchase tickets: $40 Adults & $20 Kids. Note: Separate transactions are needed for Adult and kids tickets. Tables will be arranged 1 week prior to the event. For more details, email Georgia at ghasapes@calgaryhellenic.com or call (403) 246-4553 x5.
Volunteers Needed
The Church committee is looking for some support during services. If you can help, click here to sign up.
Church Store
A selection of Lent and Easter icons, religious and kids books are now available at the church store. We are open every Sunday after church service.
Hellenic Seniors Society
The general meeting of the Hellenic Seniors will take place on April 26th at 6pm at Bow Cliff Seniors. Food and drinks will be provided to all in attendance.
Sunday School
Myrrh-Bearers – “Myrofores” & Angels – are needed for the evening service of Holy Friday. Girls aged 7 and up, who are interested in either being a Myrofora or an Angel during the evening service of Holy Friday on April 14th, are asked to sign up by clicking here.
Daughters of Penelope & Ahepa Fundraiser
ROCKIN’ FOR REFUGE: Saturday, April 22nd @ 6:30pm Get ready to rock and roll for a great cause! Join us for Rockin’ for Refuge: Dueling Pianos for the Salvation Army West Campus Women’s Shelter. An electrifying evening of music, laughter, and giving back. Come support a worthy cause while enjoying the thrilling sounds of ‘Rowdy Pianos’. Purchase your tickets here!
Media One presents Panos Kalidis, Vasilis Dimas, & Evgenia live at the Hall!
Join Media One on May 13th for this live event. We are excited to have a Greek production here in Calgary! For tickets visit: https://mediaone.gr/.
Our Community is not affiliated with or sponsoring this event.
Attention Business Owners
Our membership business directory is live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.
Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. Parishioners can contact a funeral home of their choice first. Please contact Fr. Thomas at (403) 246-4553 ext 2 or at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com.
Information for a Sacrament
Planning a wedding or a baptism? Be sure to read the attached documents and contact Fr. Thomas at least 3 months in advance!
Wedding Package
Baptism Package
March Announcements
| Father Thomas Updates – Advance notice for pastoral meetings and confessions are greatly appreciated as we are a large community with many needs. – Please be advised that any paper work to be signed will need 10-14 business days to be completed. – Sunday announcements are to be submitted to Fr. Thomas at fr.thomassandberg@icloud.com no later than Thursday 5PM for the following Sunday after Liturgy. Please submit your announcements in both English and Greek if able. |
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| Palm Sunday Lunch As Holy Week & Easter approach, the community council invites you and your family to the annual Palm Sunday lunch after church service on Sunday April 9, 2023. Enjoy a salmon dish served with rice and salad prepared by our dedicated volunteers. Tickets are $20.00 each and will be available at the door. |
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| Volunteers Needed The Church committee is looking for some support during services. If you can help, click here to sign up. |
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| Church Store A selection of Lent and Easter icons, religious and kids books are now available at the church store. We are open every Sunday after church service. |
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| Sunday School Myrrh-Bearers – “Myrofores” & Angels – are needed for the evening service of Holy Friday. Girls aged 7 and up, who are interested in either being a Myrofora or an Angel during the evening service of Holy Friday on April 14th, are asked to sign up by clicking here. |
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| Philoptochos Philoptochos would like to offer some friendly visits to our seniors who may be living alone at home, or in a seniors’ retirement residence. If you or a loved one would like a visit from a few of the ladies of Philoptochos, please fill out the link by clicking here. A reminder as well to our parishoners that the Agia Philothei box is to the left, as you enter our church doors, by the icons. Any money that is placed into that box is collected and donated to the Calgary Drop in and Rehab Centre for the homeless of our city. A blessed Sarakosti to all! |
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| Daughters of Penelope & Ahepa Fundraiser
ROCKIN’ FOR REFUGE: Saturday, April 22nd @ 6:30pm Get ready to rock and roll for a great cause! Join us for Rockin’ for Refuge: Dueling Pianos for the Salvation Army West Campus Women’s Shelter. An electrifying evening of music, laughter, and giving back. Come support a worthy cause while enjoying the thrilling sounds of ‘Rowdy Pianos’. Purchase your tickets here! |
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| 18th Annual Orthodox Men’s Retreat of St. John the Baptist With Fr Geoffrey Ready happening on May 5-7. Topic: Salvation is from the Jews For more information, click here. To register, click here. |
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| ST ATHANASIUS – SEMINAR 2023 With Dr Daniel Opperwall Happening on May 31 – June 2 at Ambrose University. Click here for more information! “ST PAUL: LIFE, LETTERS, LEGACY” Hosted by Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Orthodox Church |
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| Attention Business Owners Our membership business directory is live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.Information for Funeral Services For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. Parishioners can contact a funeral home of their choice first. Please contact Fr. Thomas at (403) 246-4553 ext 2 or at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com.Information for a Sacrament Planning a wedding or a baptism? Be sure to read the attached documents and contact Fr. Thomas at least 3 months in advance! Wedding Package Baptism Package |
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| The Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association (HCLA) On March 28th 2023, HCLA will be offering a an educational seminar called “Intro to the Canadian Legal System for Hellenic Youth”, intended for Grades 9 through to University students.The virtual seminar will provide an overview of the legal system in Canada, including the constitutional framework, court structure and litigation process from a practitioner’s perspective and will focus on civil litigation with an emphasis on corporate/commercial matters and on the criminal legal system. For more information, please see the enclosed flyer. Participants are encouraged to RSVP to the HCLA email by March 24. Please title your email “HCLA Hellenic Youth Seminar RSVP.” |
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| Local Calgary News
University of Calgary – Teen Mental Health Researcher Study |
| Father Thomas Updates Sunday announcements are to be submitted to Fr. Thomas at fr.thomassandberg@icloud.com no later than Thursday 5PM for the following Sunday after Liturgy. Please submit your announcements in both English and Greek if able. |
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| Volunteers Needed The Church committee is looking for some support during services. If you can help, click here to sign up. |
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| Sunday School Source A Child’s Guide to Prayer by Ancient Faith Publishing – sold at the church bookstore. |
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| Maids of Athena – Save the date: March 19! The Maids of Athena bake sale is back, and this year we will be raising money in support of 3 organizations: The Children’s Link Society, The Children’s Miracle Network, & The Loukoumi Foundation. The bake sale will be held in the community hall and treats will be available after church. We appreciate your support and hope to see you there! |
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| ST ATHANASIUS – SEMINAR 2023 With Dr Daniel Opperwall Happening on May 31 – June 2 at Ambrose University. Click here for more information! “ST PAUL: LIFE, LETTERS, LEGACY” Hosted by Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Orthodox Church |
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| Attention Business Owners Our membership business directory is live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.Information for Funeral Services For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. Parishioners can contact a funeral home of their choice first. Please contact Fr. Thomas at (403) 246-4553 ext 2 or at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com.Information for a Sacrament Planning a wedding or a baptism? Be sure to read the attached documents and contact Fr. Thomas at least 3 months in advance! Wedding Package Baptism Package |
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| Local Calgary News
University of Calgary – Teen Mental Health Researcher Study |
February Announcements
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15th Annual Poker Night |
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Early bird application deadline: January 31, 2023 Regular application deadline: March 1, 2023 To submit your application to the 2023 Heritage Greece Program and to find out more, click here! |
