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

This amazing recipe will feed the soul and nourish the spirit. Don't skip on any of the ingredients, as they are all equally important to this recipe.Read More