Hellenic Community of Calgary

Community Newsletter

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Important Dates

  • Memorials

    • November 23rd
      Katina Anagnostou – 40 day
  • Church Services

    • November 21st
      The Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple
    • November 23rd
      9th Sunday of Luke
    • November 25th
      St. Katherine the Great Martyr
    • November 30th
      13th Sunday of Luke & St. Andrew the Apostle
  • Community

    • November 23rd
      AGM
    • November 24th
      Greek School Fundraiser – Order Deadline
    • November 25th
      Re-Catechism
    • November 27th
      Playgroup
    • November 28th
      Met Youth – Zoo Lights!
    • December 7th
      Elections

Sacraments 
Welcome baby Eleftheria Dellios to Orthodoxy! Congratulations to her parents Anthony & Eleni Dellios!

Community Memberships
Renew your membership for 2025 by clicking here or by calling the Admin Office at (403) 246-4553 ex 3.

*Parents with young adults over the age of 18 in their family, please be advised they are no longer members under the family plan and require either single or student memberships. 

Announcements

Pastoral Meetings & Announcements

  • Important message regarding CHANTERS for our Church
  • To help better serve our large community, please provide advance notice for confessions and pastoral meetings. To schedule with Father, call (403) 246-4553 ext 2 or send an email to Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com. 
  • Allow 10-14 business days for paperwork requiring Father’s signature.
  • Sunday announcements are to be submitted to Fr. Thomas by email at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com by Thursday 5PM for inclusion the following Sunday. If possible, provide announcements in both English and Greek.

AGM

Our annual general meeting is coming up this Sunday, November 23 at 1pm! To fully participate in the meeting, make sure your membership is paid for the current year.


Greek School Fundraiser

Greek School has teamed up with Purdy’s Chocolatier to offer you a convenient and delicious Christmas shopping experience!

Get your holiday gifting started with premium Canadian chocolate. Perfect for friends, family, teachers, or even yourself!

For more information and to place your order, please visit our website by clicking here or click the above poster to place your order directly. Order deadline is November 24th!


Re-Catechism


St. Demetrios Youth Playgroup


MET Youth


St. Demetrios Annual Christmas Fundraiser


Sons of Pericles


Sunday School

Registration is OPEN!!  It’s a wonderful opportunity for your children to grow in their Greek Orthodox faith, learn about the Scriptures, Saints, traditions, and build friendships within our parish family. Sunday School helps children deepen their love for Christ and the Church in a way that’s meaningful and age-appropriate. Let’s work together to plant strong roots of faith – register today!


 

As a Community…



Attention Business Owners
Click here to view our member business listing, which is free of charge. To add your information to the directory, contact the office at admin@calgaryhellenic.com.

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services click here
Please contact Fr. Thomas at (403) 246-4553 ext 2 or at Fr.ThomasSandberg@icloud.com.

Information for a Sacrament
Planning a wedding? Click here! Contact Fr. Thomas at least 6 months in advance.
Planning a baptism? Click here! Contact Fr. Thomas at least 3 months in advance.  

Official Document Translations
Contact the Interpretation & Translation Services of the Calgary 
Catholic Immigration Society.
Phone: (403) 514-8335
Website: https://ccisinterpretation.ca/


Main Office: (403) 246-4553 ext 5

1 Tamarac Crescent SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3B7