Fifth Sunday of Luke, November 2nd, 2025

Fifth Sunday of Luke

Philoptochos Sunday

Welcome to our visitors!

Liturgical Schedule

8:45 am Matins

10:00 am Divine Liturgy

11:15 am Sunday School, after the children's sermon and receiving Holy Communion, the teachers will lead the children to classrooms.

12:30 pm Greek School and Greek Dancing

2025 Archepiscopal Encyclical for National Philoptochos Sunday

Next Week's Events

Wednesday, November 5

11:00 am Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God, the Nurturer of Children

12:00 - 6:00 pm Church Office Open

6:30 pm Bible Study and Catechism

7:30 pm Byzantine Chant

Friday, November 7

12:00 - 6:00 pm Church Office Open

5:00 pm Meeting with the catechumens

Saturday, November 8

8:45 am Matins
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
12:30 pm Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Nathaniel (Michael) Murga
6:00 pm Vespers Service at St. Nektarios in Lakeland

Sunday, November 9

8:45 am Matins
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
11:30 am Memorial Service - 40 Days for Emmanuel Houvardas and, memorial luncheon to follow.

Upcoming Events

Calendar

Coffee Hour is sponsored by the Parish Council

and Philoptochos Ladies Society

Calendar

Thank you to ...

... Tuhfeh and Samira Habash for stocking our pantry with canned and paper goods

... our chanter, John Simeonides, for donating a very nice coffee maker.

Parish Council Corner

New Cross for the top of the dome

Update-November 2nd

We are happy to inform our community that we have received four proposals for our project. We are still meeting with contractors and awaiting additional estimates.

We're Open for Business!

There's Something for Everyone: Icons, prayer ropes, Orthodox Study Bibles, and more. Stop by after liturgy or contact the office for prices, special orders, and pick-up options available.

Stewardship Pledge Card

Click on the button above to open the Stewardship form

Ongoing Fundraisers

Do you want authentic Greek food?

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Winter Haven, Florida, sells the finest Greek food and pastries.

Do you need to special order hard-to-find authentic

Greek food or pastries?

St. Sophia has decades of experience and knowledge in locating the best. Plus you will be supporting our church, Hagia Sophia, and its ministries with every order. Thank You!

To order or for any questions contact:

Tina Thomas

Parish Council President

Phone: 863-224-4307

tinathomasjd@gmail.com

Stewardship or, what we do after we say: "I believe ..."

We are thankful for your

love for Christ and

His Church.

We thank those who updated their 2025 pledges and those who have not, please complete as soon as possible.

For any questions please contact Peter Pappas Stewardship chairman

at (908) 510-6987;

Tina Thomas, Parish Council President at (863) 224-4307;

Father John at (727)773-5699

With love in Christ, we thank you for your continuing generosity

and very much appreciate those that increased

their stewardship.

Stewardship Form

2025 Stewardship Resources

Make a donation

Stewardship Presentations from the best in the field

Volunteer for our St. Sophia

Food Pantry Ministry, and serving those in need in our community. There is an ongoing, continuous collection of food, toiletries, water, and cleaning supplies. Bring your donation to the kitchen area on Sundays or any other days after notifying us by phone call.

Coffee Hour Fellowship Sunday after the Divine Liturgy
Being a choir member, chanter, or reader.
Encourage your children/grandchildren to participate in church ministries (Altar boy, Handmaidens, Hope and Joy, GOYA, and choir)
Baking and cooking
Cleaning

Church Phone:

(863) 299-4532

Crisis Situations:

(727) 773-5699

https://stsophia.fl.goarch.org

Mrs. Tina Thomas,

Parish Council President

(863) 224-4307

tinathomasjd@gmail.com

Fr. John

(727)773-5699

fatherjohn90@gmail.com

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