Dear Fellow Parishioner,
As many of you know, our annual SSPP Greek Festival is planned for July 25th and 26th – just two months away! Beyond being an opportunity to celebrate our parish life together, the event represents a way for us to share our faith and culture with the larger community.
To ensure the event’s success, we are requesting your financial support. Last year, we had close to 60 donors and raised $29,000 towards sponsorship. This year, we aim to exceed that amount, and we hope you can join us in this effort. Every gift helps. Sponsorship levels and the recognition associated with each contribution amount can be found on the next page. (Please note that while your sponsorship gift is fully tax-deductible, it is not considered to be part of your stewardship.)
As we wish to make an impact that goes beyond supporting our church, 20 percent of this year’s net proceeds will benefit two worthy causes: the Sophia Bartholomew Trust Fund and the Center for Enriched Living. Sophia is the daughter of fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, a member of our Greek Orthodox community, who was killed in the line of duty on April 25th, and the fund was established to assist her with future financial needs; the Center of Enriched Living is a nonprofit organization in Riverwoods that supports individuals with developmental disabilities by maximizing opportunities for personal success, fun and friendship, employment, and community involvement.
Please visit https://ssppglenview.org/greek-fest-2026/, use the QR code below, or mail a check to SS Peter and Paul with the attached form to make a gift. The deadline for acknowledgment in our printed materials is July 10. For more information, please contact us at jsantos@pinnaclefinancial.net or suzanne.santos@sbcglobal.net.
We look forward to a fantastic festival this summer that will make a difference in the community, and we appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jim and Suzanne Santos
Festival Sponsorship Committee Chairs
Rev. Fr Dr Richard Demetrius Andrews, Protopresbyter
Donors at all levels will be included in the festival program and on the Saints Peter and Paul website. Additional recognition, if applicable, is noted in each category.
Gold $2,500
The donor’s name or company logo on a large banner at the main stage.
Silver $1,000
The donor’s name or company logo on a large banner at a single booth.
Bronze $500
The donor’s name on a medium-sized banner in or around the main dining tent.
Laurel Wreath $250
The donor’s name will appear on a large banner listing all contributors at the festival entrance at the $250 or above level.
Olive Branch <$250
The donor’s name is listed in the festival program and on the church website.