SOLEMN VESPERS - Thursday, January 22

at Saint Pius Catholic Church in Redwood City at 7:00 PM. In observance of the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will preside and His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos will be the Homilist. Please click here for the event flyer.

HYMNS FOR SUNDAY

PHILOPTOCHOS PHLASH - NEWS from JANUARY 2026

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HOUSE BLESSINGS CONTINUE - until January 31

Each year, after the celebration of Epiphany (January 6), it is the Orthodox tradition to bless our homes with the Holy Water of Epiphany.  If you wish to have your home blessed, please fill out and return this form (click here) OR  pick up a form in the Narthex OR send us an email with your : name, address, complete driving directions (and parking info), and your desired date and time.  Someone will contact you to confirm the date and time of your blessing.

ENROLL TODAY!

Weekly, in-person, Adult Greek Language Classes offered at Holy Cross starting the week of January 26th. Everyday Conversations, Practical Exercises, Personalized Instruction. All interested adults are invited to enroll! Two Levels: Mondays—Intermediates and Tuesdays—Beginners.  Time: 5:30–7:30 pm. Spring Semester classes until end of May. Cost $420. Kindly contact instructor Katerina Chiotis, Director of Holy Cross Greek School, by January 21, to register. info@belmontgreekschool.org. Enroll today to reserve your seat! Efharisto!

CRAB FEED - Saturday, February 21

Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a scrumptious crab dinner! 6:00 PM - Hors d’oeuvres will be served. 7:30 PM - Dinner starts. $90 for adults, $35 for children ages 4-11, and children 3 and under are free. Luscious crab along with salad, Greek-style pasta, olive-oil garlic bread and dessert. A complimentary bottle of wine will be provided with the meal for each table of 10 guests. There will be a no-host full bar with wine, water, coffee and soft drinks along with Greek music and a raffle. Bring your family, neighbors, and co-workers. Click here to reserve a place today! Seating is limited! Click here for the event flyer. Crabby personality not required.

YOUTH SINGERS WANTED!

Talented young people who love to sing are invited to perform in a beautiful concert of Greek Orthodox hymns, joining with singers from several local churches, on Saturday, May 23, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in San Francisco. Students in 2nd grade through high school will sing the youth choir parts along with other youth and adult singers. A wonderful opportunity to learn and perform the beautiful music of our church! Three Sunday rehearsals. Contact Eva Canellos, 650-400-1610 or cecanellos@aol.com. Please click here for the flyer.