Community Newsletter – Jan 7, 2026

• Click here to read the Christmas Greeting from the Archdiocese
• Click here to read the Christmas Greeting from the Patriarch
• 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.

Poker Night 2026
Join us for the 18th Annual Vic Alefantis Memorial Poker Night on Saturday, January 31st!
Secure your player or spectator spot by clicking on the poster below. Be sure to pre-register today to get the early bird buy-in pricing before January 16th!

Click here to check out our amazing sponsorship opportunities!

New Year’s Eve – THANK YOU!

Many thanks to all who came to celebrate the New Year with us! A special thanks go to Mr. George Apostolidis for the many hours of volunteer work for the community which includes his beautiful music.
We’d also like to extend our deep appreciation to the following volunteers and donors:

• Ms. Eleni Braoudakis
• Hellenic Seniors Society
• Dionysos Hellenic Cultural Society
• Old Town Restaurant
• Strathmore Station
• Richmond Pub
• Mr. P Tatoulis

And to our kitchen chef Mr. G. Polychronis, with his assistants Mr. K. Hontzias, Mr. N. Douros, Mr. A. Tsekouras, Jeff Miller, and Joel Zesic.

Thank you! God Bless and happy new year!

Community Cultural Arts Event

The Importance of Music in Greek Culture Today
On Sunday, January 18th at 4PM, Dr. Michalis Andronikou will be presenting this important topic in Greek and it will be accompanied by a PowerPoint in English.

During the presentation, Dr. Andronikou will play Greek musical instruments and he will chant in Greek.

He’s an award-winning composer and educator and his work focuses on contemporary classical music incorporating Mediterranean influences. He teaches guitar, clarinet, bouzouki and theory. Dr. Andronikou is also an examiner with the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Come and enjoy this unique musical journey! Admission is free.

Sunday School
Next Sunday School class is on January 11th!

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