Sunday after Epiphany


Welcome to our visitors!



8:45 am Matins


10:00 am Divine Liturgy


11:30 am Memorial Service - 40 days for Sabine Liontas, offered by her sister-in-law Helen Liontas


11:45 am Vasilopita (St. Basil's Sweetbread) Blessing


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Philoptochos special collection basket for

St. Basil's Academy / Orphanage



11:15 am Sunday School

12:30 pm Greek School


Today, the Coffee Hour is sponsored by Helen Liontas in memory of her sister-in-law Sabine.



Wednesday, January 14


  • 11:00 am Akathist Hymn for parents and children
  • 12:00 - 6:00 pm Church Office opened
  • 6:00 - 9:00 pm Pastoral visits / House Blessings



Friday, January 16


  • 12:00 - 6:00 pm Church Office opened
  • 6:00 - 9:00 pm Pastoral visits / House Blessings



If you have other days or hours convenient for your family, Fr. John will accommodate your schedule to the best of his ability. Please let him know!



 During the Holy Epiphany Season, it is a tradition of the church that the Priest blesses the homes and families with the waters of Epiphany. If you feel comfortable with a pastoral visit and wish to have your house blessed, please contact

Fr. John at (727)773-5699 to schedule it.

 

To prepare for the Priest’s visit to your home,

PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:


· Make a list of the living first names of those family members you wish to pray for when the priest arrives.


· On your dining room table or family altar, place a lighted candle, an icon of Christ, and your prayer list.


· Turn on the lights in each room. 


  • Secure your pets.


· Turn off all TVs, stereos, and computers.


... Paul Peros and his team for purchasing two new commercial freezers and an oven for St. Sophia's kitchen, at an excellent price.

February

13-15 St. Sophia Greek Festival


Please consider volunteering and sponsoring our annual fundraiser.


For more information and weekly schedule updates please contact festival chairman Paul Peros and team.

Click on the button above to open the digital Stewardship Form

or print the form below and bring it to church



GENEROUS DONOR

for the cross project


The new gold cross is being manufactured. The estimated time is the end of February - early March.



Matching Fund Cross-Campaign Challenge

by Mr.Trifon Houvardas. He will match all donations for the renovation project.

Let's meet this challenge to double the funds! Please, be generous with your donation!


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Mr. Trifon Houvardas is generously donating the cross in memory of his parents,

Emmanuel & Peppina.


May the Lord multiply

the blessings and the gifts to you and your family!






Please note

that regular service hours are

8:45 am for Matins and 10:00 am for Divine Liturgy,

unless different hours are specified in the calendar excerpt below. You can always click on the link above to see the full

Google Calendar.


January

Day

Time

Event

Location

Day

Time

Event

Location

Sunday, 11

Regular

Cutting of the Vasilopeta (St. Basil's bread) Sunday

St. Sophia

Sunday, 18

Regular

Sunday

St. Sophia

Sunday, 25

Regular

Sunday

St. Sophia

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.


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.



2026 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 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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