Past Events
37th ANNUAL
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
on JUNE 10TH & 11TH 2017
Fun was had by all at the
Hope & Joy Harvest Party
held on Saturday October 29th
Sunday October 30th
Hierarchical Orthros & Divine Liturgy
8:30AM – 11:45AM
Presided by His Grace Bishop Christoforos of Andida
General Assembly Meeting
Sunday October 16th, 2016 at 1PM
Following Divine Liturgy in the Church Hall
Alternate Date:
Sunday October 23rd, 2016 at 1:00PM
2016 Vacation Church Camp
(click here to view gallery)
Tues June 28th, 2016 from 7-8:30pm
Forefeast of the Holy Apostles Sts. Peter & Paul
Hierarchical Great Vespers
Presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Sotirios
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Wed June 29th, 2016 from 8:30-11:30am
HOLY APOSTLES STS PETER & PAUL
Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Sotirios
Saturday April 16th, 2016 @ 1:30pm
The Seniors Program along with our GOYA will be teaming up
to beautify our Church Community Grounds
Come & Join Us!
Letter to Parents
Holy Week Registration Form
Click image to view gallery
Greek Independence Day & Annuciation of the Theotokos
Celebration March 25th, 2016
Fun at the Movies
Saturday April 9, 2016
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Doors open at 9am | Movie starts 10am
Landmark Cinemas
Waterloo, 415 The Boardwalk, University & Ira Needles
Tickets $8 Adults and $6 for youth under 14 years of age
March 20th, 2016 – Sunday of Orthodoxy
The St. Philothei Luncheon was held on February 21st, 2016, to honour the Patron Saint of the Ladies Philoptochos, St. Philothei. The luncheon was a great success and $1500 raised from this event was donated to the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. This agency provides vital support services and assistance to abused women and children in our community.Thank you to all our parishioners who supported this event and to the Ladies Philoptochos for their dedication and philanthropic work. For more information click HERE
LETTER TO PARENTS (PDF)
REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)
EMAIL REGISTRATION
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At the beginning of each New Year it is traditional for Orthodox Christians to have their homes blessed with holy water.
If you would like to have Father Konstantine bless your home please fill out and submit a House Blessing Request Form located in the Church Narthex with your Name, Address, and Telephone number.
House Blessings will be held throughout the month of January.
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The Ladies Philoptochos will be holding their annual St. Philothei Luncheon on Sunday February 22, 2015 following the Divine Liturgy in the church hall. Tickets are $15/Adults & $5/Children under 12. Please see a member of the Ladies Philoptochos to purchase your tickets or for more information
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CHURCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS
ELECTION NOMINATION FORMS to nominate the 2015/2016 candidates for Community Council are available.
Deadline for submissions is Sunday December 28th, 2014
Only fully completed nomination forms (see sample) will be accepted and issued a receipt.
ELECTRONIC ELECTION NOMINATION FORM
We also accepted fully completed nomination forms via email to electioncommittee@stspeterandpaulgoc.ca
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Annual ‘Tree of Hope’ Gift Drive Program
This year, your generous donation of gifts will be given to children in our Community whose parents are struggling to put food on the table.
To participate in this program:
Family Sponsorship
The Philoptochos is sponsoring 10 families in our Community who are struggling and in need of our support. We will be providing them with food to enjoy a wonderful Christmas meal. Also, each family will receive a box filled with toiletries and/or necessity items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo.
Please support us by helping to fill these boxes which are located in the Church hall.
Thank you once again!
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Sunday School Bake Sale!
Sunday November 9th, 2014
after Divine Liturgy in the church hall.
If you are able to bake something
please bring it in. Your support for the Sunday School
Program is greatly appreciated.
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“OXI” Day Luncheon – Sunday October 26th, 2014
In the church hall right after Divine Liturgy
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HELLENIC DANCE PROGRAM Registration:
CHURCH HALL: September 30th and October 7th, 2014 (5:30 to 7:30pm)
Last Day for Registration: October 7th, 2014
Availability of Registration Forms: Registration forms will be available to pick-up in the church narthex starting Sunday, September 21st, 2014 after Divine Liturgy, and on-line beginning Monday, September 22nd, 2014.
Collection of Registration Forms: During registration in the church hall on September 30th and October 7th, 2014 (5:30 to 7:30 pm), fully completed forms with payment will be collected by the appointed dance instructors at the registration table. At all other times, fully completed registration forms with payment should only be submitted directly to Androula Patsalis (Director of Hellenic Dance Program). Last Day for registration is October 7th, 2014.
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Saturday September 13th, 2014:
The Ladies Philoptochos has organized a pilgrimage to the
Holy Monastery of PatroKosmas in Bolton, Ontario, to celebrate Divine Liturgy.
Bus will be leaving from Sts. Peter and Paul Church at 7:00am.
Please contact the Ladies Philoptochos for more information.
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- Marriage Preparation Seminars – 2014: All couples being married at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church are cordially invited to register for the Marriage Preparation Seminars that start on Thursday June 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m and take place in the Board Room next to the Church Hall. These Seminars are designed to assist those preparing for their Marriage Ceremony and their new life as a married couple. The Seminars are given in English. Refreshments will be served. Click here for more information and to register.
- Adult Education of Faith – Catechumen Classes – Spring Session 2014: Greek Orthodox Christianity 101: Learn about our Greek Orthodox Christian Faith and Church in a comfortable environment with other persons who desire a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ and the Church He founded as established by the Holy Spirit. Scheduled sessions Sundays from 2:30 – 4:30 pm starting February 23, 2014 in the Boardroom. Please confirm your attendance with Father Konstantine. Visit the Adult Education of Faith page for more details
- FEAST OF THE GLORIOUS APOSTLES STS. PETER AND PAUL: Saturday June 28th, 2014 from 7:00-8:30pm – GREAT VESPERS PRESIDED BY HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN SOTIRIOS & Sunday June 29th, 2014 from 8:30 – 11:30am – ORTHOS & DIVINE LITURGY CELEBRATED BY HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN SOTIRIOS
- 34th Annual Greek Food Festival: Saturday June 7th through to Sunday June 8th. Check out pictures of the event here
- Seniors Day Excursion: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory on Thursday May 15th 1-3pm. The cost is $10/person and includes transportation by bus, admission to the conservatory as well as a small reception at the conservatory with coffee and refreshments. The facility is wheelchair accessible. The bus will depart at 12:45pm from the chuch and return to the church by 3pm. We hope to see all our regular participants but also friends and family and celebrate together the end of the program for this ecclesiastic year with a fun and educational excursion. For more details or to register for the trip please contact Maria Menounos or Hellen Jarmin
- Sts Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church Dance Gala: Saturday April 26th, 2014. Doors open at 6:30. Dinner served at 7:30pm. Tickets are $50/adult, $25/students & children 7 under are free. Live entertainment by PAREA and performances by LEVENDOGENIA
- Sunday School Easter Retreat – Friday April 18th, 2014. Registration starts at 11:30am. Retreat from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Please visit the Sunday School page for more information and to print off the letter to parents and registration form
- Palm Sunday Luncheon: Sunday April 13th following the Divine Liturgy. Tickets are $20/adult and $5/children under 12. Please contact Maria Menounos or any member of the Philoptochos Council to purchase your tickets in advance
- The Making of Palm Crosses: The JOY program with be making Palm Crosses for Sunday Divine Liturgy on Saturday April 12th from 12:30-2:30pm in the church hall. All children grades 1 through 5 are welcome. Contact Helen Vogiatzis for more information at 519-222-5983
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