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Community Newsletter – Dec 17, 2025

Tuesday, December 17, 2025

Important Dates

Memorials
December 28th
Georgia Dimitracopoulos – 3 years


Church Services
December 17th
St. Dionysios of Zakynthos
December 21st
Sunday before the Nativity of Christ
December 24th
Eve of the Nativity of Christ – Vesperal Divine Liturgy
*with Holy Communion
December 25th
The Nativity of Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ
December 28th
Sunday after the Nativity of Christ
January 1st 2026
Circumcision of Our Lord & St. Basil the Great

 

Community
December 20th
MOA Christmas Caroling
December 23td
Re-Catechism
December 31st
New Years Eve Party
January 24th
ARK Seniors – New Years Gathering
January 31st
18th Annual Poker Night

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.

Office Hours during the Holidays
The admin office along with Father Thomas’ office will be closed on December 25, December 31, and January 1. 

New Years!
Ring in and welcome the new year with us! Click the poster below to purchase your tickets today! Tickets are still available online, by calling and will also be available for purchase this Sunday after church.

 

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!

 

Study Abroad in Greece
For more information, click here.

Aegean Riders Heritage Camp
For more information, click here.

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
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