First Sunday of Luke


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.



3:00 pm Sacrament of the Holy Baptism for

Jackson Garner. Jackson's baptismal name will be James. Godparents are Dr. Larry and Tina Thomas. Reception to follow!



Hymn of St. Sophia

Next Week's Events



Wednesday, October 1st





Friday, October 3rd






Coffee Hour is sponsored by the Parish Council

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Upcoming Events

Parish Council Corner


New Cross for the top of the dome


Update-September 28


We are happy to inform our community that we have received a second proposal for our project. We are still meeting with contractors and waiting for estimates.




We're Open for Business!

There's Something for Everyone! Stop by after liturgy or contact the office for prices and pick-up options available.


Fundraising to benefit

our Diakonia Retreat Center

Click on the button above to open the Stewardship form

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.



2025 Stewardship Resources

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 a 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, Hope and Joy, Handmaidens, 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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