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8:45 am Matins
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
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Remarks on toddlers' and young children's participation in the Services. We love to have our church filled with children, young families, and parishioners of all ages! However, for the sake of everyone having a good eucharistic experience, we recommend the following:
> Toddlers and young children have a very limited attention span of 5-15 minutes.
> If they cry and cannot be consoled, or if they cannot stop making loud noises, take them outside or into the church hall for a few minutes. Please do this as many times as needed until the child understands that in the church we need to be as quiet as possible.
> Ensure you return to church for the children's sermon and Holy Communion.
> It is acceptable for parents, grandparents, or chaperones to have limited participation in the Divine Liturgy because they cared for the young ones and still receive Holy Communion if properly prepared.
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11:30 am Sunday School
12:30 pm Greek Language School
Very important:
Parents, Grandparents, and Teachers!
Please note: the stage is off-limits for ALL CHILDREN for safety reasons!
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NOTE about our monastery trip:
Because of other groups visiting the monastery, the date the brotherhood can accommodate our presence on their premises is October 31st - see the link for directions in the calendar below.
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Sponsored by Helen Liontas
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- Helen Liontas for the food pantry donations and supplies.
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- Our new Greek Byzantine Cross is beautiful, and we thank our parishioners and friends who contributed to this project.
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Special thanks to our donors, Emmanuel and Peppina Houvardas' sons & their families.
- Francis J. Hutta and company completed our new cross dome project. It was a difficult project even for an experienced contractor.
- Thank you to Dallas Cancino for installing the Church and Hall outside lights and for other work beautifying our campus.
| | | | Date / Day | Event | Time | | Sunday, October 11th | Matins
Divine Liturgy | 8:45 am
10:00 am | | Wednesday, October 14th | Introduction to the Orthodox Faith
Pages 119-126 | 6:30 pm | |
| Chant Class | 7:45 | | Friday, October 16th | Introduction to the Orthodox Faith
Pages 126-140 | 6:30 pm | | Sunday, October 18th | Matins
Divine Liturgy | 8:45 am
10:00 am | | Wednesday, October 21st | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith
Pages 140-150
Chant Class | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:45 pm | | Friday, October 23rd | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith
Pages 150-153 | 12:00-6:00 pm
6:30 pm | | Sunday, October 25th | Matins
Divine Liturgy | 8:45 am
10:00 am | | Monday, October 26th | Matins & Divine Liturgy | 8:45 am | | Wednesday, October 28th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually
Chant Class | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
7:30 | | Friday, October 30th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually | 12:00 - 6:00 pm | | Saturday, October 31st | Trip to the Monasteries, we meet there (Directions) | 10:30 am | | Sunday, November 1st | Matins
Divine Liturgy | 8:45 am
10:00 am | | Wednesday, November 4th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually
Chant Class | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
7:30 pm | | Friday, November 5th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually | 12:00 - 6:00 pm | | Sunday, October 8th | Matins
Divine Liturgy | 8:45 am
10:00 am | | Wednesday, November 11th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually
Chant Class | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
7:30 pm | | Friday, November 13th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually | 12:00 - 6:00 pm | | Saturday, November 14th | Taverna Night | 6:00 pm | | | |
Before coming for the Sacrament of Holy Confession,
please take the time to read the
"Preparing For Holy Confession booklet!
Thank you!
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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.
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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
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We are thankful for your
love for Christ and
His Church.
We thank those who updated their 2026 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.
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Click on the button above to open the digital Stewardship Form
or print the form below and bring it to church
| | Volunteer for our St. Sophia | | |
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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 day after notifying us by phone.
- 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
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