Community Newsletter – Dec 2, 2025

• 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.

Elections

The 2025 Community/Society elections will be held THIS Sunday, December 7 starting after Divine Liturgy and ending at 5pm! To cast your ballot, we remind all members of the following: 

• Members must be in good standing through the current calendar year (2025). Memberships must be paid prior to the end of Divine Liturgy on Dec. 7.
• Members enrolled but delinquent in their financial obligations may vote by meeting their financial obligations for the current and two preceding years.
• A new member may vote in the election if he or she has been enrolled prior to Sept. 7, 2025. 
• Absentee Voting:
  • Members can mail in or personally deliver their ballot in a sealed envelope specifically addressed to the Board of Elections. Full name and address is required to verify current membership status.
  • Ballots must be received no later than the end of Divine Liturgy on Dec. 7, 2025

New Years!
Ring in and welcome the new year with us! Click the poster below to purchase your tickets today!

Niata
Cookie Alert! Fundraiser for Our Niata Dancers!

Grab a holiday treat and support our youth program! We’re selling our beautiful, homemade Christmas Tree Cookies with delicious buttercream frosting. They’re perfect for sharing – or keeping all to yourself!

• When: Sunday, December 7^th, right after church!
• Cost: $10 each
• Where: Our Community Banquet Hall, during Fellowship

They are a perfect addition to your holiday table! After Dec 7^th, cookies will be sold on Saturdays, during Niata – while supplies last. Details at www.calgaryhellenic.ca/niata

MOA Christmas Caroling

Click the poster below to sign up!

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!

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: www.ccisinterpretation.ca