January launches our Stewardship campaign for 2017. Stewardship Commitment Cards were mailed to 153 individuals in our Parish. Now is the time to reflect and make your commitment. We are a family and must work together to keep and preserve our Church.Read More

Our call was made for someone to build an icon stand like this one to be placed outside our Church. The craftsman for our first such stand is Tihomir Georgiev. We saw his “work-in-progress” during Fellowship and soon it will be weatherproofed to live outdoors in the salt air. Many thanks to Tihomir for using...Read More

In 2017, plans will include a facelift for the exterior of our building with a bright new coat of paint! This photo circa 2005, a memory we can repeat in 2017. Blessings to us!Read More

Every parishioner helped paint the interior of our Church. But first a bit of sanding was required. It’s good to share the tasks for the benefit of all. God bless our Church family.Read More

A fabulous gathering at Ristorante Avanti when and where we didn’t have to prep, cook or clean up. We missed our sisters who were unable to join us. Thank you, Maria Thomas, for organizing the evening. A joyous time had by all! More backpacks for Foster Children… This delivery of 13 were gratefully received by...Read More

Our Philoptochos, under the leadership of Maria Thomas, continues to provide clothing to the needy foster children in Santa Cruz County. Many thanks to the donors of these new PJs for the littlest ones.  Read More

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosphora When making prosphoron, you should pray. One prayer is: “Dear Lord, this bread represents each one of us in this family. We are offering ourselves to You, in humble obedience and total commitment to You. Accept our gift and make us worthy to receive the greater gift that You will give us when You...Read More

The five loaves of this recipe represent the five loaves Jesus blessed that fed 5,000 people. The health and well-being of the family who baked the bread are celebrated in the Artoklasia service. Ingredients 5 pkgs. dry yeast         1 ¾ c. sugar             2-3 c. water             1 ½...Read More

Vasilopita is New Year’s Day bread, which contains a hidden coin giving good luck to the receiver. This bread recipe without the coin can also be used for Tsoureki or Pascha (Easter) Bread, which is shaped like a giant twisted koulouraki with red eggs pushed into the criss-cross of the loaf before baked on a...Read More

Koliva is made for the Memorial Service. It symbolizes everlasting life and hope in the resurrection for the deceased one. Ingredients1 lb. soft spring wheat berries    1 c. walnuts, chopped        1 c. almonds, slivered    1 c. raisins (or dried fruit)        ½ c. sesame seeds, toasted½ c. pomegranate seeds½ c. parsley, chopped1-2 lbs. powdered...Read More