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8:45 am Matins
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
11:45 am Memorial Service for Emmanuel and Anthony Houvardas (1 year), offered by Trifon, Paul, and Raquel Houvardas and their families. They are also sponsoring the Coffee Hour in their memory.
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11:30 am Sunday School
12:30 pm Greek Language School
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3:00 pm
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Sacrament of Holy Baptism for John, Olivia, James, and Jacob Harvey. Thank you to the Godparents: John-Michael Liontas, Constantina Thomas, and Katie Miller
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Sacrament of Holy Chrismation for William Coffey. Thank you to the Godmother, Katerina Ioannides.
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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.
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 other groups are visiting the monastery, the brotherhood can accommodate our presence on their premises on October 31st—see the link for directions. Leave your name with Mrs. Tina Thomas.
Please pay attention to the:
GUIDELINES for visiting the Monastery!
| | | Sunday, October 25th | Matins
Divine Liturgy | 8:45 am
10:00 am | | Monday, October 26th
St. Dimitrios | 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
6:30 pm
7:30 | | Friday, October 30th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
6:30 pm | | Saturday, October 31st | Trip to the Monasteries, we meet there (Directions)
Guidelines for visiting the monastery! | 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
6:30 pm
7:30 pm | | Friday, November 6th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
6:30 pm | | Saturday, November 7th | Great Vespers,
Archangel Michael in Lecanto, FL |
6:00 pm | | Sunday, November 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
6:30 pm
7:30 pm | | Friday, November 13th | Office Hours
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith - meetings with catechumens individually | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
6:30 pm | | Saturday, November 14th | Taverna Night | 6:00 pm | | Sunday, November 15th | Matins
Divine Liturgy | 8:45 am
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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
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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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