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Put you hands to work for a few hours - http://eepurl.com/gqWlQ9

Put you hands to work for a few hours - The St. Theodore 2019 Greek Cultural Festival is just 5 weeks away. Our team has been hard at work getting things ready, but we need your help with a couple items: souvlaki preparation and tidying up the Gyro Shack. Please, if you can lend a helping hand for any of the following: Food Preparation: Friday 10 May from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Souvlaki cutting and marinating Saturday 11 May from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Souvlaki skewering Saturday 18 May from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gyro Shack Tidying https://mailchi.mp/41214e45d32e/we-need-you-festival-volunteer-signup-is-underway-465061

Χρήστος Ανέστη! Καλο Μήνα!

We hope you'll choose to stay for the beautiful liturgy after the Anastasi has arrived. The food can wait. We can't wait to see you all tonight at 11pm. Kali Anastasi and thank you for being part of our family this year!

On Great and Holy Wednesday, the hymns of the Bridegroom Service remind us of the sinful woman who poured precious ointment on Christ’s head at Simon the leper’s house (Mt. 26:7). The disciples complained about the wasteful extravagance, for the myrrh could have been sold and the money given to the poor. On this same day Judas agreed to betray the Lord for thirty pieces of silver. Because the betrayal took place on Wednesday, Orthodox Christians fast on most Wednesdays during the year. On the other hand, the Savior declared that the woman’s actions would be remembered wherever the Gospel is preached (Mt. 26:13), for she had anointed Him in preparation for His burial (Mt. 26:12).

ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΤΡΙΤΗ - GREAT TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK.

The woman who had fallen into many sins recognizes Thy Godhead, O Lord. She takes upon herself the duty of a myrrh-bearer and makes ready the myrrh of mourning, before Thy entombment. Woe to me! saith she, for my night is an ecstasy of excess, gloomy and moonless, and full of sinful desire. https://orthochristian.com/92861.html

Here is the schedule for Holy Week. We hope that you join us this week. We are thankful that you are part of our family. Please share with your family. 🤗🇬🇷️✝️

Thank you to the children of our parish who came yesterday evening and made the special "Lazarakia" for today's blessing. Also a thank you to all the volunteers who came and folded palms for tomorrow's Palm Sunday service. We hope to see everyone tomorrow. Have a blessed Megali Eudomada /Holy Week.

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Upoming Youth and Parish Events - https://mailchi.mp/8af56df5c63f/upoming-youth-and-parish-events-at-st-theodore

COUNTDOWN to St. Theodore Greek Cultural Festival 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/693fc918028d/save-the-date-st-theodore-greek-cultural-festival-450749

Spaghetti Luncheon This Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp/d5788cc5c893/spaghetti-luncheon-this-sunday-443465

Spaghetti Luncheon This Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp/921cc87e51ef/spaghetti-luncheon-this-sunday

Come Out and March with St. Theodore in the Greek Independence Day Parade - https://mailchi.mp/0d6eaf0be16f/come-out-tomorrow-and-march-with-st-theodore-in-the-greek-independence-day-parade

St. Theodore Weekly Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/d511e155550b/st-theodore-weekly-bulletin

Today is Kathari Deutera - the first day of Sarakosti - Lent. While the purpose of Sarakosti is most commonly considered to be the cleansing of body and spirit, it also highlights self-discipline in the preparation for the acceptance of the Resurrection of Christ, increased prayer and mindfulness as we reflect and repent on our thoughts and actions, forgiveness as we are reminded of the forgiveness and sacrifice Christ showed on the Cross, gratitude for all that we have, and feeling a closer connection to God. This is a lovely article by the Greek Times well worth reading. Kali Sarakosti!

Thank to all the volunteers who came to do food prep. Υγεία στα χέρια σας και Ο Θεός να σας εχει παντα καλα!

As you know the St. Theodore Greek Cultural Festival takes a lot of effort and many volunteers to make it a success. We are preparing foods tonight 6-9pm and tomorrow 9am-4pm and we would love your help. If you would like to learn how to make Greek dishes come and join us! Text 240-813-3771 for more information.

Metropolitan Evangelos joins us for church services this Sunday. May God bless him and our parish.

Our Greek festival is coming up this weekend Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday June 14, 15, 16 & 17. Come out and join us and have a great time.

Final performance of the festival! Cooking demo at 3 PM