December 9, 2019

New Year's Eve 2020
Welcome the new year here at the community with family and friends! Click here to view the event poster. Cocktails will be at 7pm and dinner will be at 8pm. Tickets are just $75 for members and $100 for non-members. All kids will be downstairs for a supervised dinner party from 7-10pm for just $20. Tickets are now on sale so call the office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5 or purchase them online by clicking here! They will also be available for purchase after church. 
*Please note: online purchases are not able to select a table. 

Capital Projects Fund
To make a donation to the Capital Projects click here and be sure to submit the brochure (click here) to Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com. Currently, we have raised just over $150 000! Thank you to all of our donors!

Hellenic Society Casino
The upcoming AGLC Casino will be held on February 2^nd and 3^rd, 2020, at the Elbow River Casino. Volunteers are needed to ensure that these casino dates run as smoothly as possibly. The funds we receive from volunteering at the casino are integral to the operation and sustainability of our Greek School, as well as other programs. Please click here to sign up!

Fr. Peter's Office Hours
Fr. Peter's office is now open once a week on Tuesday's, from 9am-11am! Feel free to come by and say hello!

Complete the Community Survey
In an effort to improve our community, we are asking everyone to please respond to the survey. Your input is important to us! To access the survey, click here.

Greek School
We would like to thank everyone who supported our winter fundraiser. Your support is very much appreciated as always. We hope you enjoy your plants during the holiday season!
Christmas Party: Do not miss on hot chocolate, a movie and crafts on our last classes before Christmas break on Wednesday, December 18^th and Saturday, December 21^st.  

MET Youth Calgary
December 14^th - Youth Christmas Party
Met Youth & NIATA will be hosting a Christmas Party from 12:30-3:00pm in the lower community hall. The team has organized numerous Christmas crafts and actives, as well as a GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING COMPETITION! We welcome everyone to join us! We encourage you to dress in Christmas attire- Santa Hats, Christmas Sweaters, Reindeer Ears etc. Light refreshments & snacks will be provided. Please RSVP attendance to orthodoxyouthcalgary@gmail.com. 
December 21^st - Zoo lights
Met Youth invites all our members to join them on Saturday December 21st for an evening at Zoolights. We will be meeting at the Calgary Zoo Main Entrance at 6:30pm. Tickets can be pre-purchased by clicking here or at the door.

We hope to see everyone at our up and coming events! God Bless and Merry Christmas!

Golden Ladies
The Golden Ladies are having their monthly meeting on Thursday December 12^th @ 6 pm. It will be our Christmas potluck party. Everyone is welcome.

Hellenic Seniors Society
The Hellenic Seniors Society is having their annual potluck Christmas party at the Spruce Cliff Community Centre on Saturday, December 14^th at 5 pm. All are welcome. 

Sunday School
Please join us for our short Christmas Nativity Play and caroling on Sunday, December 22^nd following Divine Liturgy in the church. All children are welcome to participate that day, as we can always use an extra star for our starry night! We pray that everyone is healthy and that you all have a wonderful Christmas holiday. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" Luke 2:14

As a way to help our younger congregation, we will be purchasing Orthodox Divine Liturgy books designed for your children to follow along during Liturgy (click here to view). These books will be kept by the Narthex (front entrance of the church) where they can be picked up and returned at the end of service. To help offset the purchase, we'll be selling Vasilopita coins for $15 after church during the month of December.

Maids of Athena
The MOA will be going Christmas caroling on December 23^rd! If you would like the girls to stop by your home, please fill out the form by clicking here. Or you can contact Tatiana Tsaprailis (403-874-8700) or Lia Chrisohou (587-434-9096). Deadline is December 15^th. 

Philoptochos
We are having our Philoptochos Christmas Party on December 17^th at 6:30 in the Hellenic Community Hall for all Philoptochos members. Ladies, please bring an item to share (salad, main course, dessert or fruit). We are planning on having a fun evening together!

Our new year of membership begins in January. If you are passionate about helping those less fortunate and would like to volunteer some of your time for our community, we would love to have you join Philoptochos. We are looking for new members and need more ladies join us in our efforts to help those in need. We have many activities during the year, therefore there are endless opportunities for you to put your talents to good use. We are hoping to see an influx of new members that can be active and engaged. As the old adage says, more hands make light work. If you would like to find out more about Philoptochos, please check out the Hellenic Community website under the Community/Philoptochos tab. If you are interested in joining, please contact us at philoptochos@calgaryhellenic.com.

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

November 26, 2019

New Year's Eve 20206
Welcome the new year here at the community with family and friends! Click here to view the event poster. Cocktails will be at 7pm and dinner will be at 8pm. Tickets are just $75 for members and $100 for non-members. All kids will be downstairs for a supervised dinner party from 7-10pm for just $20. Tickets are now on sale so call the office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5 or purchase them online by clicking here! They will also be available for purchase after church. 
*Please note: online purchases are not able to select a table. 

Capital Projects Fund
To make a donation to the Capital Projects click here and be sure to submit the brochure (click here) to Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com. Currently, we have raised just over $120 000! Thank you to our donors! 

Fr. Peter's Office Hours
Fr. Peter's office is now open once a week on Tuesday's, from 9am-11am! Feel free to come by and say hello!

Complete the Community Survey
In an effort to improve our community, we are asking everyone to please respond to the survey. Your input is important to us! To access the survey, click here.

Confessions
The Very Rev. Father Christodoulos Papadeas from Denver will be here to serve the Divine Liturgy and then hear confessions on November 30^th  from 11am-1pm and again from 4-8pm. Appointments will not be taken - first come first serve basis. He is fluent in both Greek and English.

ARK Seniors Society
The ARK Seniors Society will be having their AGM on November 30^th at the Cretan Society Hall (1814 15 St SW) from 5:30-6:30pm. Immediately following the meeting, elections will be taking place until 7pm. After the Society business has completed, dinner will be served. For more information, please contact Van Couvaras at (403) 852-7646. 

Sons of Pericles
The Calgary Sons of Pericles are hosting their first annual Dodgeball tournament on December 6^th. This inaugural event will be hosted at the Hellenic Community Hall from 5-11pm. Spectator admission is solely by donation. The team fee is $120, with 6-8 players needed for each team. If you do not have a full team, we are organizing free agent teams so everyone can play. Free agents are $20 each. All players are entitled to pizza at the end of the tournament. We have successfully locked down 3 local breweries and will be selling beers all night long. ALL proceeds from this event will be going to the JED Foundation for Mental Health - the National Project for both the Sons and Maids of Athena. Please contact Yiannis Kanatas at (403) 669-5200 (yianniskanats@gmail.com) or Yianni Kounougeris at (403) 889-5428 for any further questions and to get yourself registered!

MET Youth Calgary
December 1^st - Dounut & Coffee Fundraiser
Met Youth Calgary is having a “Texas Donut & Coffee” fundraiser after church on Sunday December 1th. All proceeds will be going to the youth group and their upcoming events. Any youth interested in volunteering, please email orthodoxyouthcalgary@gmail.com.
December 7^th - Operation Christmas Child
Open invitation to all members! Join the Met Youth in volunteering at the Operation Christmas Child Distribution Center on Saturday, December 7th. There are two shifts: 9:30am-12pm & 4:00-6:30pm. Please click here to sign up for a shift. Also, be sure to pick up a shoe-box from the church and pack it for a child in need this Christmas!
December 14^th - Youth Christmas Party
Met Youth & NIATA will be hosting a Christmas Party from 12:30-3:00pm in the lower community hall. The team has organized numerous Christmas crafts and actives, as well as a GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING COMPETITION! We welcome everyone to join us! We encourage you to dress in Christmas attire- Santa Hats, Christmas Sweaters, Reindeer Ears etc. Light refreshments & snacks will be provided. Please RSVP attendance to orthodoxyouthcalgary@gmail.com. 
December 21^st - Zoo lights
Met Youth invites all our members to join them on Saturday December 21st for an evening at Zoolights. We will be meeting at the Calgary Zoo Main Entrance at 6:30pm. Tickets can be pre-purchased by clicking here or at the door.

We hope to see everyone at our up and coming events! God Bless and Merry Christmas!

Golden Ladies
The Golden Ladies are having their monthly meeting on Thursday December 12^th @ 6 pm.  It will be our Christmas potluck party. Everyone is welcome.

Hellenic Seniors Society
The Hellenic Seniors Society is having their annual potluck Christmas party at the Spruce Cliff Community Centre on Saturday, December 14^th at 5 pm. All are welcome. 

Sunday School
All children interested in participating in the Christmas Nativity Play after church on December 22nd, are asked to attend Sunday School on both December 1^st and December 15^th. Parents, if you would like your child to be in the play and possibly have a specific role, please ensure they attend all December dates. Your support in the Christmas Nativity Play is much appreciated.

As a way to help our younger congregation, we will be purchasing Orthodox Divine Liturgy books designed for your children to follow along during Liturgy (click here to view). These books will be kept by the Narthex (front entrance of the church) where they can be picked up and returned at the end of service. To help offset the purchase, we'll be selling Vasilopita coins for $15 after church during the month of December.

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

November 12, 2019

Thank You!
Thank you to all those that supported the St. Demetrios - 60^th Anniversary Glendi. A special note of thanks to our very generous sponsors and to the committee who volunteered their time to plan the party!
From that event, we raised $19 000 towards the Capital Projects campaign. Additionally, we have raised another $95 000 in donations. Currently, we have raised $114 000! Thank you to all of the donors for their generous support! 

Our next big fundraisers for the Capital Projects campaign are New Years Eve 2020 and the 12^th Annual Poker Night! Volunteers are needed for the NYE Party. If you are interested in helping out, please email Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com by November 20^th. Stay tuned for details on both events! 

To make a donation to the Capital Projects click here and be sure to submit the brochure (click here) to Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com.

Consulate Visit
Due to changes within the consulate, a visit with the consul general will take place within the next few months. We will provide an update once more information is given. 

Paint Night Fundraiser
Happening tomorrow, November 13^th at 6pm! Click here to purchase your tickets or call the Admin office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5 to reserve your spots today! Proceeds from this fun event will go towards the Capital Projects Fund at the Hellenic Community. 

Greek School
The Greek School has been keeping very busy. There are 3 amazing fundraisers happening right now. Growing Smiles (accepting orders until Nov. 23) Indigo (happening on Nov. 19) and Mabel's Labels! For more information on each campaign, click here!

Philoptochos
Thank you to all for making the Annual Philoptochos Bazaar a success! We want to thank all the generous businesses and individuals who supported us through donations of food, general supplies, baking, cooking, craft table items, silent auction items, and monetary donations. We also want to thank all the individuals who volunteered their time and worked hard to plan the bazaar, prepare food/prepare baking, perform dances at the bazaar, and do shifts. All your efforts made the bazaar successful! When you support us, you are helping us to support those in need. God bless you all! 

Golden Ladies
The Golden Ladies are having their monthly meeting on Thursday December 12^th @ 6 pm.  It will be our Christmas potluck party. Everyone is welcome.

Hellenic Seniors Society
The Hellenic Seniors Society is having their annual potluck Christmas party at the Spruce Cliff Community Centre on Saturday, December 14^th at 5 pm.  All are welcome. 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

October 30, 2019

Message from Council
On behalf of your community council, we'd like to thank all of the members who attended the 60^th Anniversary Glendi and those who made the trip to Edmonton for the celebration of OXI Day! Your support of community initiatives is truly appreciated! 

Father Peter's Office Hours
Starting November 5^th, Fr. Peter will be holding office hours once a week on Tuesday's for parishioners from 9am - 11am, so feel free to drop in! 

Calgary European Film Festival
This years Greek Film Her Job, will be shown on November 5^th at 6:15pm at the Globe Cinema. Click here to purchase your tickets online and here for more information on the movie.

Paint Night Fundraiser
Happening on Wednesday, November 13^th! Click here to purchase your tickets or call the Admin office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5 to reserve your spots today! Proceeds from this fun event will go towards the Hellenic Community. 

Greek School
OXI Day
Thank you to all who attended our School’s OXI DAY celebration! Our students rocked! Their hard work, parents’ engagement and your generous applause made that day memorable to all of us.
Indigo fundraiser
The Hellenic Society is inviting everyone to the Annual Indigo Fundraiser, in support of the Greek School, on Tuesday, November 19^th at the Westhills location from 6pm-9pm. Invite your family and friends to start their Christmas shopping. 15% of the proceeds will go towards the School. When you arrive, please inform Vasiliki Koutroumpi to register. If you have any questions, please email Vasiliki at principal@calgaryhellenic.com. Your support is kindly appreciated!  
Mabel's Labels Fundraiser
Greek School and Mabel’s Labels have an ongoing fundraising campaign, now is the promotion for the upcoming holiday season for Christmas labels of all kinds. 20% of all the sales go back to our school. TO ORDER: Simply click here and enter Greek School of Calgary. Place your order and you can choose to have the labels shipped directly to you for free!

Philoptochos
THIS WEEKEND is the Annual Philoptochos Bazaar on November 1, 2 & 3. Come out and support Philoptochos during those days as this is our biggest fundraiser of the year!  With the funds from the Bazaar, we are able to help those in real need in Calgary.  We also are able to support families in need who come to us for help.  When you help us, you are helping them. At the Bazaar, we will have delicious Greek food and desserts, crafts/housewares, a silent auction, music, and some entertainment as well. Tell your friends and family about the event! We are still in need of donations (gemmista,kourabiethes, silent auction items, and Greek craft/novelty items). Lastly, we are still in need of volunteers, so please click here to sign up of call Tina Liaridis (403-283-7821). We thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness. We hope to see you all there!

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.

October 15, 2019

Father Peter's Office Hours
Starting November 5^th, Fr. Peter will be holding office hours for parishioners from 9am - 11am, so feel free to drop in! 

St. Demetrios 60^th Anniversary Glendi
We are 75% sold for this years Glendi, happening on October 26^th! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, be sure to get them soon! Click here to view the event poster. Call the office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5, go online by clicking here, or pick them up on Sundays after church. Please note: tickets purchased online will not be able to select their own seats. Also, children will be going downstairs for a supervised pizza party from 6-8:30pm. After dinner and presentations, children are encouraged to join the glendi upstairs! We are asking for members to send any photos they may have to this email:SaintD.60th@gmail.com. Or, they can also be brought to the Admin Office with your name and phone number so that they can be returned. Any photos of the church, special events, Greek School, Sunday School, etc would be much appreciated! 

Calgary European Film Festival
This years Greek Film Her Job, will be shown on November 5^th at 6:15pm at the Globe Cinema in Eau Clair Market. Click here to learn more about the film festival and here for more information on the movie.

Paint Night Fundraiser
Happening on Wednesday, November 13^th! Click here to purchase your tickets or call the Admin office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5 to reserve your spots today! Proceeds from this fun event will go towards the Hellenic Community. 

Niata
Welcome back for another year of fun and dancing with Niata! The first full day of practice will begin on October 19^th, from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Children who attend Greek school and are staying for Niata are encouraged to bring something to eat and will also be supervised by parent volunteers for the half hour in between. If you have any questions, please email Effy at niata@calgaryhellenic.com.

Greek School
OXI DAY
Come and celebrate OXI Day with our students right after Church, on October 27^th! Enjoy coffee and snacks while our students will be performing poems in celebration of the major event that took place on October 28^th, 1940.  All of the funds raised will go towards our school. If you are able to volunteer, please click here to sign up.
Indigo fundraiser
The Hellenic Society is inviting everyone to the Annual Indigo Fundraiser, in support of the Greek School, on Tuesday, November 19^th at the Westhills location from 6pm-9pm. Invite your family and friends to get their Christmas shopping started! 15% of the proceeds will go towards the School. When you arrive, please inform Vasiliki Koutroumpi to register. If you have any questions, please email Vasiliki at principal@calgaryhellenic.com. Your support is kindly appreciated!  

Philoptochos
SAVE THE DATE! We are gearing up for our Annual Philoptochos Bazaar which will be the first weekend in November (Nov. 1, 2 & 3). We will be reaching out for help with shifts or donations for the bazaar. We also have an online sign-up sheet (click here) to help during the event. We have started the preparations for some of the food that will be served at the bazaar and we are looking for volunteers to help us out. If you are available during the following dates and times, please join us at the community hall! 
- Wednesday, October 16^th (9AM) - Chicken Souvlakia
- Saturday, October 19^th (9AM) - Diples
- Wednesday, October 30^th (9AM) - Dolmathes & Moussaka
- Thursday, October 31^st (9AM) - Setting up for the Bazaar 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click hereto view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here

October 1, 2019

MESSAGE FROM FATHER PETER
On Thursday, October 10^th, we will be hosting our 5^thAnnual Hellenic Golf Tournament. Thank you to all that have registered and to everyone who has sponsored this event!
Funds raised will go towards the Hellenic Community of Calgary and Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids. The Hellenic Community of Calgary runs various programs and capital projects throughout the year. Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids prepares lunches for over 4,400 of Calgary’s children attending school without a lunch every day and have over 600 volunteers. Funds will go to help the Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids lunch program.
Every year, I look forward to our annual golf tournament. It is a fun and rewarding event where members of the Greek and Calgary communities come together as one to fundraise for important causes and especially this year, where you can help provide lunches for kids at school.
This year I will not be attending the golf tournament as I will be in Kingston Ontario at the annual clergy conference. Please accept my sincere regrets for my absence. 
I’m sure it will be a great success! The Golf Committee has been working hard over the summer planning and organizing this event. I encourage you all to register for golf and for those who aren’t able, you can register for a fantastic dinner, stay for the silent auction, a live auction and much more!
Thank you for your support of our amazing community and helping Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids with their amazing work!

God Bless,

FP

DETAILS - we are officially SOLD OUT! Sponsorship opportunities are still available for you to participate in and you can click www.calgaryhellenicgolf.com for more info! Contact Penelope at the Hellenic Community Admin Office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5 for more information. CRA compliant tax receipts will be available. 
YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED! We are looking for volunteers to help the committee on the day of the event. If you are able to help out, please click here to sign up! 

Meet Pyrros Dimas at Freedom Besieged Screening
On October 2^nd, The Hellenic Initiative (THI) of Canada has teamed up with the Hellenic Community of Calgary to host the screening of Freedom Besieged, a documentary based on the political and economic situation in Greece and the effects on specifically, the youth in Greece. In addition, celebrated Greek Olympic athlete, Pyrros Dimas will be here! There will be a question and answer period, moderated by Ms. Katerina Sokou, Visiting Scholar, Elliott School of International Affairs, GW and Washington DC Correspondent, KATHIMERINI Greek Daily and SKAI TV-Foreign Affairs Analyst Washington, District of Columbia. All proceeds from this event will be going to SOS Children’s Villages in Greece. For tickets, please click here.

St. Demetrios 60^th Anniversary Glendi
Planning is well underway for the 60^th Anniversary of our Church, St. Demetrios, happening on October 26^th. Click here to view the event poster. Ticket are ON SALE and going fast! Call the office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5, go online by clicking here, or pick them up on Sundays after church. Please note: tickets purchased online will not be able to select their own seats. Also, children will be going downstairs for a supervised pizza party from 6-8:30pm. After dinner and the presentations have finished, children are encouraged to stay upstairs for the glendi! 
We are asking for members to send any photos they may have to this email: SaintD.60th@gmail.com. Or, they can also be brought to the Admin Office with your name and phone number so that they can be returned. Any photos of the church, special events, Greek School, Sunday School, etc would be much appreciated! 

OXI Day Celebration in Edmonton
Members, you are invited to attend a celebration in Edmonton on Monday, October 28^th 2019 to commemorate OXI Day! There will be a full day of events which includes a lunch, a flag raising ceremony at the Alberta Legislature, and the opportunity to sit in on Question Period. There will be no charge for attending. A bus will be rented so that all participants will arrive and depart Edmonton at the same time.
The deadline to reserve your spot is Wednesday, October 2^nd at 12PM. Seating is limited so please contact Diane Polesello at dapolesello@shaw.ca as soon as possible if you’d like to attend. We apologize for the short notice but we just received confirmation about this on Friday evening! 
This event is being put on by the Hellenic Community of Calgary in conjunction with Minister Dimitrios Nicolaides.

Niata
Welcome back for another year of fun and dancing with Niata! The Niata dance program teaches our children about their Greek culture,the history behind the dances and the regional costumes, and an opportunity to experience firsthand the joy of dancing Greek...OPA!!!
Our program will start Saturday, October 5 from 12:30PM-1:30PM. Children who attendGreek school and are staying for Niata are encouraged to bring something to eatand will also be supervised by parent volunteers for the half hour in between. Families are asked to arrive at 12 noon with a completed form for each child enrolling to expedite the registration process. We will be collecting registration forms, tuition fees (if non-member), and costume deposits. Class will start at 12:30PM. 
Please click here for the registration form. 

Greek School
Pyrros Dimas is visiting Greek School on Wednesday October 2^nd at 5 pm. Come and meet our three times gold Olympic athlete in weight lifting ,prior to the screening of the "Freedom Besieged". Hope to see everyone there!

Sunday School
Sunday School will begin again on October 6^th. All children ages 3+ are welcome! 
Remember, Sunday School is the first and third Sunday of every month following communion. We are also looking for more teachers. If you are available even once a month, please contact Father Peter at Fr.Peter@shaw.ca. Come check out the new activities we have planned - see you in October!  

September 16, 2019

Meet Pyrros Dimas at Freedom Besieged Screening
On October 2^nd, The Hellenic Initiative (THI) of Canada has teamed up with the Hellenic Community of Calgary to host the screening of Freedom Besieged, a documentary based on the political and economic situation in Greece and the effects on specifically, the youth in Greece. In addition, celebrated Greek Olympic athlete, Pyrros Dimas will be here! There will be a question and answer period, moderated by Ms. Katerina Sokou, Visiting Scholar, Elliott School of International Affairs, GW and Washington DC Correspondent, KATHIMERINI Greek Daily and SKAI TV-Foreign Affairs Analyst Washington, District of Columbia. All proceeds from this event will be going to SOS Children’s Villages in Greece. For tickets, please click here.

Hellenic Charity Golf Tournament
On Thursday, October 10^th, the Hellenic Community will be hosting the 5^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! Details can be found by visiting this website: www.calgaryhellenicgolf.com and to register, click here. There are several sponsorship opportunities for you to participate in.  Early bird pricing for a foursome has been extended until September 26^th, just $250 per golfer! The registration deadline is October 3^rd. Contact Penelope at the Hellenic Community Admin Office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5 to register today! CRA compliant tax receipts will be available. 
YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED! We are looking for 27 volunteers to help the committee on the day of the event. If you are able to help out, please click here to sign up! 

St. Demetrios 60^th Anniversary Glendi
Planning is well underway for the 60^th Anniversary of our Church, St. Demetrios, happening on October 26^th. Click here to view the event poster. Ticket sales will begin this Sunday (after church). You can also purchase tickets by calling the office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5 or online by clicking here. Please note: tickets purchased online will not be able to select their own seats. 
We are asking for members to send any photos they may have to this email: SaintD.60th@gmail.com. Or, they can also be brought to the Admin Office with your name and phone number so that they can be returned. Any photos of the church, special events, Greek School, Sunday School, etc would be much appreciated! 

Niata
A reminder to everyone that Niata will now be on Saturdays! Commencing in October, classes will be after Greek School from 12:30 - 1:30PM. There will be supervision provided for students attending Greek School during the half hour break before Niata begins. We look forward to having more of our younger members involved and welcome back all of our dancers that have been part of Niata over the years.

We are also looking for a few more dance teachers. Please contact Effy Klironomos at niata@calgaryhellenic.com if you are interested in volunteering! 

Greek School
Welcome back families! Greek school students had a blast during the first week of classes, which started with the blessing of our school. Parents, please remember that the our Meet the Teacher events will be on September 18^th and September 21^st. We can΄t wait to see and work with all of you again this school year! Adult classes are also offered for beginners on Wednesday evenings, starting October 9^th! Best wishes for a wonderful school year! Καλή Σχολική χρονιά!

Philoptochos
Our first meeting for members will be on Tuesday, September 17^th at 7PM. See you then! 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click hereto view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here. 

September 3, 2019

Freedom Besieged - Documentary Screening
On October 2^nd, The Hellenic Initiative (THI) of Canada has teamed up with the Hellenic Community of Calgary to host the screening of Freedom Besieged, a documentary based on the political and economic situation in Greece and the effects on specifically, the youth in Greece. In addition, celebrated Greek Olympic athlete, Pyrros Dimas will be here! There will be a question and answer period, moderated by Ms. Katerina Sokou, Visiting Scholar, Elliott School of International Affairs, GW and Washington DC Correspondent, KATHIMERINI Greek Daily and SKAI TV-Foreign Affairs Analyst Washington, District of Columbia. All proceeds from this event will be going to SOS Children’s Villages in Greece. For tickets, please click here.

60^th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner
Planning is well underway for the 60^th Anniversary of our Church, St. Demetrios, happening on October 26^th. We are asking for members to send any photos they may have to this email: SaintD.60th@gmail.com. Or, they can also be brought to the Admin Office with your name and phone number so that they can be returned. Any photos of the church, special events, Greek School, Sunday School, etc would be much appreciated! 

Greek School
- School will be starting this month (September 11^th and September 14^th)! If you haven't registered your children, please do so prior to the first day! Please also ensure your community membership is up to date. The registration package is available online by clicking here. Contact Jeannette to register your children at greekschool@calgaryhellenic.com or by phone at (403) 246-4553 ext 4.

- Our school is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic educator to teach our Kindergartner's Greek! If you want to share your passion about our heritage and language and you are available Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings, please send your resume to the Principal, Vicky K. at principal@calgaryhellenic.com. Salary satisfactory. 

- Greek School and Mabel's Labels are teaming up! This fundraiser started June 1 and will continue all throughout the school year. Click here to view the website and place you orders! Be sure to select Your School/Organization and then Greek School of Calgary. 

Philoptochos
Our first meeting for members will be on Tuesday, September 17^th at 7PM. See you then! 

Sunday School
We hope that everyone enjoyed the summer break and spent quality time with their family. As we begin to plan for Sunday School, we would like to let all our community members know that we will be needing at least 2 more Sunday School teachers this year. Please note, you do not have to commit to all the Sundays in order to teach. If you are interested in teaching or would like more information about Sunday School, please contact Father Peter at fr.peter@shaw.ca. 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click hereto view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

August 16, 2019

President's Message

To read the President's welcome back message, please click here. Information for the upcoming events are discussed in this message. 

Greek School
Registration for the 2019/2020 school year is ongoing! The registration package is available online by clicking here. Contact Jeannette to register your children at greekschool@calgaryhellenic.com or by phone at (403) 246-4553 ext 4.

Greek School and Mabel's Labels are teaming up! This fundraiser started June 1 and will continue all throughout the school year. Click here to view the website and place you orders! Be sure to select Your School/Organization and then Greek School of Calgary. 

Philoptochos
Welcome back and we hope you are continuing to enjoy your summer. Philoptochos is gearing up again after our break in July. If anyone is interested in joining Philoptochos this year, please let us know by emailing us at philoptochos@calgaryhellenic.com.

Sunday School
We hope that everyone is enjoying the summer break and is spending quality time with their family. As we begin to plan for Sunday School, we would like to let all our community members know that we will be needing at least 2 more Sunday School teachers this year. Please note, you do not have to commit to all the Sundays in order to teach. If you are interested in teaching or would like more information about Sunday School, please contact Father Peter at fr.peter@shaw.ca. 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click hereto view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

July 2, 2019

Reminder: Our Church will be open and holding services during the month of July! However, there will not be fellowship afterwards. 

Greek School
Registration for the 2019/2020 school year will be ongoing throughout the summer. You will notice an increase in tuition rates for the upcoming year. This was a decision made by the current community council after many years of flat tuition, to bring the Greek School budget to a break even point. The registration package is available online by clicking here. Contact Jeannette to register your children at greekschool@calgaryhellenic.com or by phone at (403) 246-4553 ext 4.

Greek school and Mabel's Labels are teaming up! This fundraiser started June 1 and will continue all summer long as well as throughout the school year. Click here to view the website and place you orders! Be sure to select Your School/Organization and then Greek School of Calgary. 

Lastly, a big thank you to the Southern Alberta Heritage Language Association (SAHLA) for their very generous donation to the Greek School!

Philoptochos
IMPORTANT: The Ladies of Philoptochos, which is made up solely of volunteers, will take a well deserved break for the month of July to spend time with their family and friends. Please note that we will NOT be hosting coffee hour after church services for July. Contact President Kathy Vlismas at (403) 836-3665 for any memorial or funeral fellowships. We will resume again on August 4^th.

We want to thank everyone who supported our fundraising initiatives this year, including donations from restaurants and individuals, and all those who gave their time to volunteer for us on Sundays and for various occasions throughout the year. We appreciate all your kindness and generosity. Have a wonderful summer and God bless you all!

Daughters of Penelope & AHEPA Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019 Order of Ahepa and Daughters of Penelope Scholarships! The below applicants have been awarded scholarships based on academic merit and the criteria outlined: 

• Ahepa Family Scholarship $1,000
  - Awarded to Apostolos Marinakos 
• Greek Community Scholarship $700 
  - Awarded to Kostas Petropoulos
• Cleo Girgulis Memorial Scholarship $1,000 
  - Awarded to Maria Liaridis
• Harry Protopappas Scholarship for Academic Achievement $1,000 
  - Awarded to Ava Thompson

Congratulations again to the above applicants on their accomplishments and we wish them the best in their academic journey!

Scholarship Committee
Order of Ahepa and Daughters of Penelope

Immigrec - Stories of Greek Immigrants to Canada
Immigrec explores the history and language of Greek immigrants in Canada and elucidates their connection to the social and cultural history of the country. For more information, please click here. 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please check the coatroom for any missing items. Please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.

June 17, 2019

CALL OUT FOR COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for members of our community to assist with our fundraising goals this years. Two of the events we have in mind, and need committee support with are:

- Community Golf Tournament in September (date TBD)
- 60^th Anniversary Fundraising Gala (October 26^th)

If you are interested in joining the organizing committee for either or both of these events, please send an email to admin@calgaryhellenic.com by June 20^th and we will contact you for initial meeting dates. We look forward to member participation and input! 

Our Church
Church will be open for services the month of July.  Please look for the July schedule at the end of June.

Niata
Thank you to everyone who attended Niata’s Greek Night last Saturday. A special thank you to Kathy Desaultes and Angela Kotopoulos for their dedication over the last 14 years with both the costumes and the Adult Dance Group! We also look forward to welcoming back our director Effy Klironomos for next year and to thank her for her hard work this past year and that of the volunteer teachers;  Lia Chrisohou, Froso Kantzas, Kassie Konicki, Nefeli Kotopoulos, Georgia Landgraf, Lucas Desautels, Athena Manolakos, Elias Manolakos, Evangelos Manolakos. 

We have exciting news for the upcoming year,  as Niata will now be on Saturdays! Commencing in October, classes will be after Greek School from 12:30 - 1:30PM. We look forward to having more of our younger members involved! Please stay tuned for more details. 

Greek School
Registration for the 2019/2020 school year will be ongoing throughout the summer. You will notice an increase in tuition rates for the upcoming year. This was a decision made by the current community council after many years of flat tuition, to bring the Greek School budget to a break even point. The registration package is available online by clicking here. Contact Jeannette to register your children at greekschool@calgaryhellenic.com or by phone at (403) 246-4553 ext 4.

Greek school and Mabel's Labels are teaming up! This fundraiser started June 1 and will continue all summer long as well as throughout the school year. Click hereto view the website and place you orders! Be sure to select Your School/Organization and then Greek School of Calgary. 

Thank you to all the parents and families who attended our Year End Celebration. We had a great year with everyone! Ραντεβού τον Σεπτέμβρη και Καλό καλοκαίρι!!!

Spruce Cliff Community Picnic
Happening on June 22^nd from 11AM-2PM at the Spruce Cliff Center! All are welcome to attend this free event. Click here to view the event poster.

Sunday School
If you are interested in teaching Sunday School next year, please contact Fr. Peter at Fr.Peter@shaw.ca to let him know! 

Immigrec - Stories of Greek Immigrants to Canada
Immigrec explores the history and language of Greek immigrants in Canada and elucidates their connection to the social and cultural history of the country. For more information, please click here. 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please check the coatroom for any missing items. Please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.

June 3, 2019

CALL OUT FOR COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for members of our community to assist with our fundraising goals this years. Two of the events we have in mind, and need committee support with are:

- Community Golf Tournament in September (date TBD)
- 60^th Anniversary Fundraising Gala (October 26th)

If you are interested in joining the organizing committee for either or both of these events, please send an email to admin@calgaryhellenic.com by June 20^th and we will contact you for initial meeting dates. We look forward to member participation and input! 

Niata
Greek Night 2019 is just around the corner! It will be held on Saturday, June 8^th at 5PM. Tickets will be on sale today from 6-6:30PM. The prices are as follows: $35 for adults, $20 for seniors (65+) and $10 for children. Contact Effy at niata@calgaryhellenic.com for tickets. Please sign up for Greek Night 2019 volunteering by clicking here!

Greek School
Our students and the Greek school staff invite you to the celebration for the end of the school year, on Saturday June 15^th at 9AM.
Registration for the 2019/2020 school year will be ongoing throughout the summer. You will notice an increase in tuition rates for the upcoming year. This was a decision made by the current community council after many years of flat tuition, to bring the Greek School budget to a break even point. The registration package is available online by clicking here. Contact Jeannette to register your children at greekschool@calgaryhellenic.com or by phone at (403) 246-4553 ext 4.

Met Youth
Come and join Met Youth Calgary for their first ever Father’s Day BBQ on June 16^th after church! Treat your Dad to chicken souvlakia, frappes, and loukoumades! Lunch will be provided by donation. All donations will be going towards AB attendees for the the Met Youth Canada National Conference in Vancouver this June! Come and celebrate Met Youth’s Year-End along with our awesome dads! Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you all there! 

Spruce Cliff Community Picnic
Happening on June 22^nd from 11AM-2PM at the Spruce Cliff Center. More information in the next newsletter. 

Philoptochos
We would like to thank everyone for their support of the Mother's Day Luncheon. Proceeds from the luncheon were used to sponsor a dinner for those in need at the Calgary Drop-In an Rehab Center on May 22^nd. Thank you to all those who made this possible. 

Sunday School
Thank you to all the children who came to Sunday School and participated in our special days at church. Thank you to the parents as well for their help. If you are interested in teaching Sunday School next year, please contact Fr. Peter at Fr.Peter@shaw.ca to let him know! 

Immigrec - Stories of Greek Immigrants to Canada
Immigrec explores the history and language of Greek immigrants in Canada and elucidates their connection to the social and cultural history of the country. For more information, please click here. 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please check the coatroom for any missing items. Please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.  

May 21, 2019

Muay Thai Nado #5
Come out for an exciting night of Muay Thai this Saturday, June 1^st at 5PM! As you've come to expect, the fights will be well-matched with a line-up of talented athletes of all levels. Tickets start at just $30 and can be purchased by contacting George Mylonas at gmylonas@ldc.ca /(403) 612-0525 or John Yannitsos at jyannitsos@shaw.ca /(403) 614-7365 or by clicking here! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Hellenic Community of Calgary and Bow Cliff Seniors.

Greek School
Registration for the 2019/2020 school year will begin on Wednesday May 29^th from 5PM-6PM and on Saturday, June 1^st from 9AM-12:30PM. Also, our students and theGreek school staff are inviting you to the Celebration for the the end of school year, on Saturday June 15^th at 9AM.

Niata
Χριστός Ανέστη! Greek Night 2019 is coming up around the corner. it will be held on Saturday, June 8^th at 6PM. Tickets will be on sale every Monday, from 6-6:30PM until Greek Night. The prices are as follows: $35 for adults, $20 for seniors (65+) and $10 for children. Contact Effy at niata@calgaryhellenic.com for tickets. Please sign up for Greek Night 2019 volunteering by clicking here!

Maids of Athena
The Calgary Chapter of the Maids of Athena Cassandra-Hera #185 presents a Testimonial dinner honouring Grand President Tatiana Tsaprailis th Saturday May 25^th at 6PM at the Carriage House Inn. For those unable to attend but would still like to make a donation to Tatiana's chosen charity FARA, please click here. Be sure to click on "Yes, this is an honor or memorial gift", select "In Honor of" and type in "Tatiana Tsaprailis".

Scholarship Announcement
Calling all high school & university students! Click here to view and apply for Ahepa & Daughters of Penelope Chapter and National scholarships! The deadline is June 1^st!

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please check the coatroom for any missing items.  Please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.

May 6, 2019

Dionysos Open House
Join us for a social evening of dance, music, and fun on Monday, May 6 at 7PM^th! Feel free to bring friends and drop-in on Monday to see what we are all about! Click here to check out the event poster. We look forward to having you!

ARC Seniors Society
General Meeting on Tuesday, May 7th at 6PM. 
All members are invited to attend and the meeting will take place in the lower community hall. Please don't be late!

Golden Ladies
Christos Anesti to all! The Golden Ladies are having their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 9 @ 6PM^th. All ladies are welcome.

Mother's Day Lunch
We can never be more thankful to our mothers and fortunately we have a day to celebrate her every year! The Ladies of Philoptohos will be hosting a Mother’s Day Lunch on  May 12^th following Liturgy! Please come and enjoy a delicious lunch, dessert and beverages! See you then! 

Hellenic Seniors Society
The Hellenic Seniors Society of Calgary is wishing you all the best of the season. We would like to invite all Seniors on Sunday the 19 of May at 1PM^th after church for our annual luncheon. We will be gathering at Madison's (8120 Bedington Boulevard NW - (403) 295-2175). Please contact Sakis Kalabalikis at (403) 289-4598 or George Liaridis at (403) 703-1412 if you would like to attend. We would like to know ahead of time how many guests will be attending. 

Maids of Athena
The Calgary Chapter of the Maids of Athena Cassandra-Hera #185 presents a Testimonial dinner honouring Grand President Tatiana Tsaprailis on Saturday May 25 at 6PM ^that the Carriage House Inn. Click here to view the invitation. For tickets, please click here to purchase online, or contact Chapter President Maria Kanatas at (403)818-1171. For those unable to attend but would still like to make a donation to Tatiana's chosen charity FARA, please click here. Be sure to click on "Yes, this is an honor or memorial gift", select "In Honor of" and type in "Tatiana Tsaprailis".

Niata
Χριστός Ανέστη! Greek Night 2019 is coming up around the corner. it will be held on June 8th at 6pm. Tickets will be on sale Monday, May 13th from 6-6:30pm and will continue until Greek Night. The prices are as follows: $35 for adults, $20 for seniors (65+) and children 12 and under free. We are looking for volunteers to make our event a success. Please sign up for Greek Night 2019 by clicking here!

Scholarship Announcement
Calling all high school & university students! Click here to view and apply for Ahepa & Daughters of Penelope Chapter and National scholarships!

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, also please check the coatroom for any missing items.  Please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.

April 22, 2019 

Holy Week Schedule
Click here to view the schedule for the services this week. To view individual services with more information on each service, please view the calendar on the main page of our website by clicking here. The parish council would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter and Καλή Ανάσταση!

Good Friday
We would like to invite any of the young adult men of our parish to participate in the carrying of the Epitaphios on Good Friday. If you are able to carry the Epitaphios, please email John Yannitsos at jyannitsos@shaw.ca so we can prepare in advance.

Philoptochos
Thank you to everyone who supported the Philoptochos Ladies by purchasing Tsourekia and/or Koulouria! We have sold out of everything! We wish you all a Happy Easter and Καλή Ανάσταση!    

Easter Baskets
Once again, we are selling Easter baskets for our young members this year! Each basket is $50 and will contain an Easter Story book, an Easter activity book, a Labatha for Good Friday and Holy Saturday, Koulourakia, plus a couple of extra goodies! All proceeds will go towards our Church. Limited quantities available. 

Sunday School
Request for Myrofores & Angels - Parents who have daughters aged 7 and up, who would like to be Myrofores or Angels during the evening service for Good Friday, (April 26^th) are asked to sign up by clicking here and to read the information on the form.

Please take some time to reflect as a family about Lent/Σαρακοστή. What are your goals during Lent in order to get closer to God? As parents, you can model as well as discuss your goals with your children. In addition, what acts of kindness can you do as a family to follow Jesus's teachings?

Spruce Cliff Public Art Collaborative
You're invited to a collaborative public art project for the Spruce Cliff Community! Any artists are encouraged to attend this fun filled night at Bow Cliff Centre on Thursday, May 2^nd from 6-9PM. All are welcome to attend! Click here to view their informational poster. 

Greek School
Please note, Greek School will be closed on Wednesday,April 24^th and Saturday April 27^th for Holy Week. May your Easter Basket be full of Joy, Happiness and Peace. Happy Easter!

ARC Seniors Society
General Meeting on Tuesday, May 7^th at 6PM. 
All members are invited to attend and the meeting will take place in the lower community hall right at 6PM. Please don't be late!

Scholarship Announcement
Calling all high school & university students! Click here to view and apply for Ahepa & Daughters of Penelope Chapter and National scholarships!

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click hereto view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here. 

April 8, 2019 

Open House
The Community Council invites all members to an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, April 14^th at 5:30 to 7:30pm to view the renderings for the new church steps.

Easter Sunday
The Community will be hosting a celebration after the Agapi service on Easter Sunday at 2PM! Click here to view the poster. Included in your ticket is: lamb, chicken, potatoes, salad and more! Members are also encouraged to bring a dessert or a platter of fruit for a potluck-style dessert table. Tickets can be purchased after church services, by calling the admin office at (403) 246-4553 ext 5, by emailing admin@calgaryhellenic.com or by clicking HERE to purchase your tickets online! Tickets will be available until April 21^st! 

Palm Sunday Lunch
Members are invited to Palm Sunday Lunch, hosted by the Community, on April 21^st, following Liturgy. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Community Hall the day of. 

Philoptochos
The Philoptochos ladies are going to be selling Easter Tsourekia once again on April 21^st! We will also be making Koulouria as well. We strongly encourage people to pre-order, as the Tsourekia sell out quickly. If you would like to pre-order, please call the Philoptochos President, Ms. Kathy Vlismas at 403-836-3665 or Mrs. Kiki Doikas at 403-246-8579. Tsourekia will be $10 each and the Koulouria will be $5 for a package of 10. Kali Sarakosti!    

Easter Baskets
Once again, we are selling Easter baskets for our young members this year! Each basket is $50 and will contain an Easter Story book, an Easter activity book, a Labatha for Good Friday and Holy Saturday, Koulourakia, plus a couple of extra goodies! All proceeds will go towards our Church. Limited quantities available. 

Sunday School
Request for Myrofores & Angels - Parents who have daughters aged 7 and up, who would like to be Myrofores or Angels during the evening service for Good Friday, (April 26^th) are asked to sign up by clicking here and to read the information on the form.

Please take some time to reflect as a family about Lent/Σαρακοστή. What are your goals during Lent in order to get closer to God? As parents, you can model as well as discuss your goals with your children. In addition, what acts of kindness can you do as a family to follow Jesus's teachings? One act of kindness we can do, is help to make palm crosses for Palm Sunday during the Met Youth Lenten retreat on April 20^th. Check out Met Youth’s information for more details.

MET Youth
Save the date! Met Youth Calgary is hosting their 4^thAnnual Youth Lenten Retreat on Lazarus Saturday - April 20^th, from 12-4PM! This year we will be hosting "Easter Olympics", with fun activities to be revealed later. As with previous years we will be making palm crosses and a lent friendly lunch will be provided. We hope you all can join us on Lazarus Saturday at the Hellenic Community for a day of learning and fun! All ages welcome!

Scholarship Announcement
Calling all high school & university students! Click here to view and apply for Ahepa & Daughters of Penelope Chapter and National scholarships!

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click hereto view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here. 

March 25, 2019 

Easter Sunday
The Community will be hosting a celebration after the Agapi service on Easter Sunday! Details will be on the website and emailed to members this coming week.

Annual General Meeting
Please click here to view the AGM Announcement - happening soon!

Philoptochos
The Philoptochos ladies are going to be selling Easter Tsourekia once again towards the beginning of April. We will also be making Koulouria as well. We are strongly encouraging people to pre-order, as the Tsourekia sell out quickly. If you would like to pre-order, please call the Philoptochos President, Ms. Kathy Vlismas at 403-836-3665 or Mrs. Kiki Doikas at 403-246-8579. Tsourekia will be $10 each and the Koulouria will be $5 for a package of 10. Please note there will be no meeting in March. Our next Philoptochos meeting will be April 16 at 7pm. We hope to see you there! Kali Sarakosti!

Easter Baskets
Once again, we are selling Easter baskets for our young members this year! Each basket is $50 and will contain an Easter Story book, an Easter activity book, a Labatha for Good Friday and Holy Saturday, Koulourakia, plus a couple of extra goodies! All proceeds will go towards our Church. Limited quantities available. 

Scholarship Announcement
Calling all high school & university students! Click here to view and apply for Ahepa & Daughters of Penelope Chapter and National scholarships! 

Greek School
Thank you to everyone who attended our celebration for Greek Independence Day. Your enthusiastic participation and applause made this day special. Hronia Polla! Please keep in mind that there will be no classes on March 27 and 30  ^thth due to the Spring Break. Cenovus Energy has generously donated audiovisual equipment that will enhance students’ learning experience in Greek School, a big Thank you for the donation.

MET Youth 
The early bird registration deadline is quickly approaching (March 31^st) for the 2019 National Youth Conference in Vancouver, BC! This is a wonderful opportunity for all youth groups across Canada to get together for a weekend to learn about Orthodoxy, meet other Greek youth from across Canada, and have lots of fun! This weekend conference is open to youth between ages 16-30! We would love to have youth delegates from Calgary attend such a unique opportunity. If you are interested or would like a registration package, please email us at orthodoxyouthcalgary@gmail.com.

Save the date! Met Youth Calgary is hosting their 4^th Annual Youth Lenten Retreat on Lazarus Saturday - April 20, 2019^th! This year we will be hosting "Easter Olympics", with fun activities to be revealed later. As with previous years we will be making palm crosses and a lent friendly lunch will be provided. We hope you all can join us on Lazarus Saturday at the Hellenic Community for a day of learning and fun! All ages welcome!

Calgary Roughnecks Multicultural Night
The Calgary Roughnecks will be hosting their Multicultural night on March 30^th. Tickets are $15 + GST and can be purchased by clicking here. 

Attention Business Owners
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.

February 25, 2019 

Daughters of Penelope
The Calgary DOP will be hosting the 'That's the Spirit!' wine and beer tasting event on Saturday, March 2^nd benefiting CP (Cerebral Palsy) Kids! Bring your dancing shoes as well, as there will be a live '80s cover band! Tickets are $65 and be sure to purchase yours early, as this event will be sold out! Email thatsthespiritop19@gmail.comfor tickets and more information. This is an 18+ event. 

Maids of Athena
The Calgary MOA are putting on a bake sale and coffee on Sunday, March 17^th after church. The girls will be preparing all sorts of goodies and will also have some Lenten treats. The proceeds will be benefiting the National Project, Xamogelo Tou Paidiou. For information on this charity, visit www.hamogelo.gr/gr/en/home.

Greek School
It is our reporting period here at the Greek School. Report cards will be sent home on March 2^nd and March 6^th. Our students will welcome the first month of Spring by making “Martis Bracelets” on March 2^nd. Please feel free to join us and help us in fostering this beautiful tradition to the younger generations. Interested to find out more information, visit https://greece.greekreporter.com/2018/02/09/martis-bracelets-mark-arrival-of-greek-spring/.

Hitmen Multicultural Night! 
Join the Calgary Hitmen as they host their 4^th annual multicultural night on March 1^st at 7PM! It is a night dedicated to celebrate and showcase Calgary's cultural diversity! Tickets are $12 and you can be purchased at https://calgaryflames-znsoe.formstack.com/forms/hitmen_multicultural_night.

Met Youth
From June 28^th - July 1^st, Met Youth Canada will be hosting the 2019 National Youth Conference in Vancouver, BC! This is a wonderful opportunity for all youth groups across Canada to get together for a weekend to learn about Orthodoxy, meet other Greek youth from across Canada, and have lots of fun! This weekend conference is open to youth between ages 16-30! We would love to have youth delegates from Calgary attend such a unique opportunity. Join us on Wednesday, February 27^th at 6PM for an information night at the church. If you are interested, or have any questions please email us at orthodoxyouthcalgary@gmail.com. More details will be posted soon! 

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS
Our online membership business directory is now live! As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please visit: https://calgaryhellenic.com/Funerals.

February 11, 2019 

New members of council
Thank you to Aristotle J Tipoukidis and George Liaridis Jr. for putting their names forward to join the community council. They will be sworn in at the next council meeting on Tuesday, February 12^th by Father Peter Rougas.

Pastoral Message
Click here to read Father Peter's updated pastoral message!

Golden Ladies
The Golden Ladies are having a meeting on February 14^th at 6 pm. We will be cutting our vasilopita as it is our first meeting of the year and we will celebrate Valentine’s Day together. All new and old members are welcome to attend!

Blood Drive
On February 20^th, Canadian Blood Services will be holding another blood drive in the hall from 4PM-8PM. All who are able to give are encouraged to do so. Please go to www.blood.ca to book your appointment today!

Daughters of Penelope
The Calgary DOP will be hosting the 'That's the Spirit!' wine and beer tasting event on Saturday, March 2^nd benefiting CP (Cerebral Palsy) Kids! Bring your dancing shoes as well, as there will be a live '80s cover band! Tickets are $65 and be sure to purchase yours early, as this event will be sold out! Email thatsthespiritdop19@gmail.com for tickets and more information! Click here to check out the poster. This is an 18+ event. 

Maids of Athena
The Calgary MOA are putting on a bake sale and coffee on Sunday, March 17^th after church. The girls will be preparing all sorts of goodies and will also have some Lenten treats. The proceeds will be benefiting the National Project, Xamogelo Tou Paidiou. For more information on this charity, please click here.

Hitmen Multicultural Night! 
Join the Calgary Hitmen as they host their 4^th annual multicultural night on March 1^st at 7PM! It is a night dedicated to celebrate and showcase Calgary's cultural diversity! Tickets are $12 and you can click here to purchase them.

Met Youth
Met Youth Calgary would like to thank everyone that attended the Wine & Cheese Event! A very special thank-you to Father Peter who addressed some challenging questions. It was very educational and a wonderful success! From June 28^th - July 1^st, Met Youth Canada will be hosting the 2019 National Youth Conference in Vancouver, BC! This is a wonderful opportunity for all youth groups across Canada to get together for a weekend to learn about Orthodoxy, meet other Greek youth from across Canada, and have lots of fun! This weekend conference is open to youth between ages 16-30! We would love to have youth delegates from Calgary attend such a unique opportunity. Join us on Wednesday, February 27^th at 6PM for an information night at the church. If you are interested, or have any questions please email us at orthodoxyouthcalgary@gmail.com. 

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click hereto view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.

January 28, 2019 

Request for Candidates
The current Community Council has 4 vacant positions and as per our bylaws, the council is able to appoint members to fill these vacancies. The vacant positions are:
     -  2 positions for a 1 year term
     -  2 positions for a 3 year term
Please consider offering your time, skills and talents to support our community. We hope you will consider volunteering and if you are interested, please put forth a letter of intent to Diane Polesello at dapolsello@shaw.ca, outlining your interest and areas in which you would like to contribute. The deadline to apply is January 31^st, 2019. 

11^th Annual Greek Poker Night
On behalf of the Poker Night Committee and the Community Council, we would like to extend our greatest appreciation to all who attended this years' very successful event! A big thank-you to all of the donors and sponsors and all of the wonderful volunteers as well! 

Greek School
What a great start of 2019! Greek School got the lucky coin during our Vasilopita cutting. The winners of the Christmas door Contest enjoyed their prize, courtesy of Gus’s Pizza. Thank you for donating pizzas for both Wednesday and Saturday classes, it is much appreciated! We would also like to extend our gratitude to Cenovus Energy for the stationery materials donated to our School. Cenovus is an integrated oil company headquartered in Calgary. Cenovus is known for being a responsible developer of Canada's oil sands, with an emphasis on innovation, safety and environmental stewardship The company's business strategy focuses on creating value through the development its oil sands assets, achieving predictable, reliable performance and maintaining financial resilience. Adult classes are being offered on Tuesday and Wednesdays evening. For more information, please contact Jeannette at greekschool@calgaryhellenic.com.

Bible Study & Wine & Cheese Event
Join Father Peter and Met Youth Calgary on Wednesday January 30^th at 6PM in the Church for wine and cheese along with an open Q&A Bible Study discussion session! Please submit questions you would like answered via the Facebook event, Instagram or by emailing orthodoxyouthcalgary@gmail.com. This event is open to EVERYONE - young and old! There will be wine, cheese and light appetizers as well as juice and refreshments for the youth. We hope to see you all there!

Blood Drive
On February 4^th, Canadian Blood Services will be holding another blood drive in the hall from 4PM-8PM. All who are able to give are encouraged to do so. Please go to www.blood.ca to book your appointment today!

Hitmen Multicultural Night! 
Join the Calgary Hitmen as they host their 4^th annual multicultural night on March 1^st at 7PM! It is a night dedicated to celebrate and showcase Calgary's cultural diversity! Tickets are $12 and you can click here to purchase them.

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here.

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here. 

January 14, 2019 

Wishing all of our members the very best for 2019! To view the members of the 2019 Community Council, please click here. 

11^th Annual Greek Poker Night
Just 2 weeks away! Plans are being finalized for this years Greek Poker Night, happening on January 26^th! This years event is in memory of Vic Alefantis, who started this with others 10 years ago, while he on the Community Council. This years proceeds will be donated to Scleroderma Canada and to our Community. Registrations can be made through the online portal by clicking here. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Diane Polesello at dapolesello@shaw.ca or Bill Alefantis at balefantis@shaw.ca for more information. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation to the Poker Night, please click here and select Poker Night 2019 for the donation type. Alternatively, you can contact Penelope or Jeannettee by email at admin@calgaryhellenic.com or by phone at 403.246.4553 ext 5 to receive your 100% tax deductible receipt for any donations made. 

New Years Eve
The Community Council would like to thank everyone who attended the New Years Eve event. Community participation at events like these is vital to the success and future of our community! 

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS
Our membership business  directory is now live! Click here to view it. As a reminder, all paid members can have their business listing added free of charge. Please contact Penelope at admin@calgaryhellenic.com if you wish to add your business name and contact information to the directory.

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is growing! If you have misplaced something, please call the admin office at 403-246-4553 ext 5 to check if we have it!

Information for Funeral Services
For information regarding funerals and memorial services, please click here. 

To view this newsletter in Greek, please click here.