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My Beloved Ones,
This Sunday’s Gospel presents to us the miracle of the Feeding of the Five Thousand. However, I would like to explore how the miracle was in fact a lesson for all Disciples of Christ. How can such a miracle be a lesson? The Gospel begins with Christ healing a crowd so large, that by the evening, the Disciples say to the Lord, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” (Matthew 14:15) The Twelve are small compared to the five thousand, which, as the Gospel says, are “…five thousand men, besides women and children.” (Matthew 14:21) From a human perspective, the Disciples’ concerns are understandable: they have also been with the Lord all day, attending to the needs of the crowd; surely, they are also tired and hungry.
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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October 1, 4:00 PM - October 3
The fall clergy retreat has been re-scheduled from October 1-3, 2020 to May 19-22, 2021. It will coincide with the Metropolis' observance of the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence and the 100th Anniversary of the Falling Asleep of St. Nektarios. All clergy are asked to reserve these dates to ensure their presence. More information is forthcoming from His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios.Read More -
October 30 - November 1
Since our first retreat in May 2017, we’ve grown accustomed to the beautiful tradition of our annual assembly. Many mentioned that they await this special time together to enrich and recharge their spiritual health. For this very reason, it was with great dismay that we had to cancel our retreat scheduled for May 15th due to the COVID-19 crises. While we pray for continued protection and permanent relief, we selected a new date for our 4th annual retreat to continue this precious tradition and to strengthen our spiritual health.Read More -
November 7 - November 8
Our 2020 Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Banquet will be Saturday, November 7th at 6:00 p.m. The following day, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios will preside at the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Annunciation Cathedral. Honorees and their families and guests have been mailed hotel and banquet information. For questions, please contact Ethel Gjerde.Read More -
December 27 - December 30
We offer Volleyball, Basketball and Bible Bowl Tournaments for GOYANs in 7th-12th grades. Each evening several rounds of Bible Bowl are also offered for teens to grow in their faith and knowledge of Holy Scripture.Read More
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News
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July 31
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios will preside over a Vigil Service on Friday, August 14th from 7P.M. – 11 P.M. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will follow on Saturday, August 15th from 8:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.Read More -
July 31
Click here to read the joint statement from Metropolitan Alexios and The Right Reverend Peter Eaton, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida.Read More -
July 29
Presvytera Stavroula (Lula) Hondras passed away peacefully at her home on July 25th at the age of 98 years old. Presvytera Lu was the beloved wife of the late Rev. John Hondras who passed away in 1988. Presvytera Lu was born on May 16, 1922 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where she and Father John were married in 1942Read More -
July 27
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As we continue through the remainder of what has been a unique summer, it seems especially appropriate to express my gratitude and appreciation those who faithfully served our youth through this year’s Summer Reset Program.Read More -
July 23
New York, NY – On July 23, 2020, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros met with President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at the White House on the concerns of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese over the seizure and re-conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.Read More -
July 23
I greet you with love and joy in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray that this summer season has been one of health for all our families. Of course, I know that we are all still living in the era of COVID-19 pandemic, and therefore I wished to offer some some words of continued support.Read More
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2020 Parish Ministry Leadership Survey
Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2020 Parish Council Officers, use the link below to update your Ministry Leaders listing. Metropolis staff will use this contact information to provide news and events associated with your parish ministries.
Update Your Parish Ministry Leadership
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Metropolis Strategic Plan
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Hymns of our Faith
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