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His Eminence's Encyclical for Great Lent 2009

Sunday, February 22, 2009

“Let us fast an acceptable fast that is pleasing to God.” With this prayer and admonition I greet you as we begin this period of fasting and Great Lent. The Church has named the first day of Lent “Pure/Clean Monday”. It is expected that Lent gives us the opportunity for an inner catharsis in all things. Read more...

St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is quickly approaching (April 4 - May 8)! This festival gives teenagers in grades 7 through 12 the opportunity to learn, write, and speak about their Orthodox Faith, Church and Heritage. Through their participation, they strengthen their understanding and appreciation of their identity as Greek Orthodox Christians, and cultivate spiritual growth and maturity. Read more...

FDF Presents Exciting Events Schedule for 2009 - Tickets Still Available

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of Faith, Dance and Fellowship at the 2009 Folk Dance and Choral Festival being held February 12 – 15, 2009 in Ontario, California. If you haven’t registered yet, go to www.yourfdfd.org and sign up today. Read more...

Northern California Greek Education Conference

Friday, January 16, 2009

The Northern California Greek Language Education Conference is hosting a conference on the Best Practices of Teaching Greek as a Foreign Language on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, 1260 Davis Street, San Jose, CA 95126. Read more...

Calendar for Metropolitan Gerasimos: January 13 - Febuary 1, 2009

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

His Eminence will be making visits to a number of areas in California, Arizona, and Washington during this period. Read more...

Greek Educators Conference in Northern California: Sunday, January 25, 2009 – San Jose, California

Saturday, January 03, 2009

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Office of Greek Education and Culture is pleased to announce that the Northern California Greek Language Education Conference for Spring 2009 will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, California. Greek Language educators and administrative staff from all Greek Language schools within and outside the Metropolis are invited and strongly encouraged to participate and contribute to this event which will include valuable information on Best Practices in Teaching Greek as a Foreign Language. Read more...

Calendar for Metropolitan Gerasimos: December 21, 2008 – January 12, 2009

Friday, December 19, 2008

His Eminence will be visiting parishes throughout California during the remainder of December and first half of January, and he will be in San Clemente on Monday, January 12 for the Celebration of the Family Golf Tournament. Read more...

 

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Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 11/22/2009
9th Sunday of Luke

Mark 16:1-8

St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

Luke 12:16-21

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