Palm Sunday, 04/05/2026

Palm Sunday

Welcome to our visitors!

Liturgical Schedule

8:45 am Matins

10:00 am Divine Liturgy

11:00 am Children's Palm Cross Processional

6:30 pm Bridegroom Service

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11:15 am Sunday School - after Holy Communion, the teachers will take the children to the classrooms.

12:30 pm Greek School

Palm Sunday luncheon today!

Enjoy and support our church!

Before coming for the Sacrament of Holy Confession,

please take the time to read the

"Preparing For Holy Confession booklet!

Thank you!

Pascha Potluck Picnic

Let's celebrate the Lord's Resurrection together!

Registration Form!

Calendar

Liturgical Services of the Holy Week

Please, plan to participate in as many services as you can!

DATE	TIME	SERVICE
Palm Sunday, April 5	8:45 am 10:00 am	Matins and Divine Liturgy Youth procession with the palms
"	12:00 pm	Traditional Fish Luncheon (see flyer )
"	6:30 pm	Bridegroom Service
Holy Monday, April 6	6:30 pm	Bridegroom Service
Holy Tuesday, April 7	6:30 pm	Bridegroom Service
Holy Wednesday, April 8	3:00 pm	Holy Unction
"	6:30 pm	Bridegroom Service (Father will keep anointing with Holy Oil during this service as well)
Holy Thursday, April 9	9:00 am	Vesperal Divine Liturgy
"	11:00 am >>>	Volunteers needed to color eggs (bring eggs already boiled) to donate for the church. You can bring some from home as well. we will provide the dye and labor.
"	6:30 pm	Passion Service reading of the 12 Gospels
Holy Friday, April 10	9:00 am	Royal Hours of Pascha
"	10:00 am >>>	Volunteers needed to decorate the Kouvouklion (Epitafio)
"	3:00 pm	Vespers of Unnailing of the Savior from the Cross
"	Mothers of Mirophores >>>	We need young girls as Mirophores contact Evily Peros at (863)698-8261 white dress white shoes bring a small white basket be in church by 7:15 pm
"	6:30 pm	Service of our Lord's Burial & Lamentations
Holy Saturday, April 11	9:00 am	Vesperal Divine Liturgy of the Harrowing of Hades
"	11:30 pm	Canon of Pascha
Resurrection Sunday	12:00 am	Resurrection Service
Holy Pascha, April 12	11:00 am	Agape Service - reading of the gospel in foreign languages
"	12:00	Children's Egg Hunt & Bounce House.
"	12:30 pm >>>	Potlock Pascha Picnic in our Church Hall For planning on food and count, use this form or put your name on the list that is circulating in the Church Hall after the services.

Preparing for Holy Week

Please consider donating for Holy Week and Pascha.

Below is the list of items much-needed for the services.

Item	Donation amount
Palms for the Palm Crosses	$200
Floral arrangement for the Extreme Humility Icon	$100
Floral wreath for the Cross	$100
Floral arrangements for the Icon of the Resurrection	$100
Easter Lilies	$200
Flowers for the Christ's Tomb	$1000
Candles for the Holy Unction 7 Gospels reading	$50
Candles for the Passion 12 Gospels readings	$100
New, washed, ironed, white (twin) sheet for the Body of Christ	$25
Eggs for the Ressurection	$200

Thank you to all who have generously donated!

Parish Council Corner

Festival frozen foods are available for purchase

Dolmades
Pastitsio
Tiropita
Spanakopita
Lamb Shanks

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Baklava
other desserts

You may pick it up after the services or make arrangements with the office

(863)224-4307

Please save the date for our next year's Greek Festival: February 26-28, 2027

Stewardship Pledge Card

Click on the button above to open the digital Stewardship Form

or print the form below and bring it to church

Calendar

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, including seasonal special items.

Fundraiser by Katerina

Coming up

Pre-orders

for

Easter Tsourekia

(Sweet Bread)

Please call Katerina at

(863)222-2960

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

2026 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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