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Winter Catechism Classes

Start date: Monday, January 8
End date: Monday, April 8
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL 60025
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Catechism Classes

Interested in learning more about your Faith? On January 8th the next Introduction to Orthodox Christianity session begins. Classes are open to all for this 12-week period, but especially those interested in joining the Church through Baptism and/or Chrismation. There is no cost and it’s a great way for everyone of any age (teenage and above) and background to learn about our Faith.

PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL EASTER BASKET SALE

Start date: Saturday, March 9
End date: Monday, April 22
All-day event

Pickup Date: Saturday, April 27 11am – 1pm or Sunday, April 28th at the Palm Sunday Bake Sale following Divine Liturgy

Location: Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview

Your friends and family will love this beautiful and delicious Easter Basket as part of their Pasha celebration. The Easter Bakery Basket costs $100 and includes Tsoureki (1 pound loaf), Baklava (6 pieces), Kourambiethes (9 pieces), Koulourakia (12 pieces) and Melamakrona (9 pieces). Please place your order as early as possible as a limited number of baskets are available for sale.

Paschal Floral Donations

Start date: Thursday, March 14
End date: Sunday, May 5
All-day event

All are invited to give a gift for the purchase of flowers during Lent. Your gifts may be designated in memory/honor of a loved one or in Thanksgiving to God.
If you wish to make a donation, please fill out the form and donate here. Thank you.

Lenten Retreat 2024

Start date: Friday, April 5
End date: Sunday, April 7
All-day event
Location: Saints Peter and Paul
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Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church Lenten Retreat

Crucifixion of the King of Glory Explaining Hidden History and Revealing Sacred Mystery
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeanne Constantinou
Sponsored by the Saints Peter and Paul Creticos Memorial Lectures

 

Friday, April 5
6:00 PM Akathistos/Salutations Service
7:30 PM Lenten Meal (RSVP by 3/29/24)

 

Saturday, April 6
10:00 AM Coffee and Fellowship
10:30 AM The Hidden History – Judas, the Arrest, and the Trials
12:00 PM Lenten Luncheon (RSVP by 3/29/24)
1:00 PM The Sacred Passover Mysteries: Akedah, Messiah Son of Joseph, etc.
3:00 PM Great Vespers Service

 

Sunday, April 7
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy – Homilist Dr Jeanne Constantinou

Additional Information

SSPP GOYA Spring Retreat 2024

Start date: Friday, April 12
End date: Sunday, April 14
Time: 4:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Saint Iakovos Retreat Center

April 12, 6:30 pm
April 14, 1:00 pm
Age: 6-12th Graders
Location: Saint Iakovos Retreat Center (920 224th Avenue, Kansasville, WI 53139)

Description:
Spring Camp is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends and share your faith with others. We have a lot of fun activities planned, including games, religious activities, and plenty of opportunities for fellowship. The goal is to bring Orthodox Christian youth closer to God, the Church, and their community. Join us for this weekend free of technology.

Cost $95
Includes: Lodging, food, supplies

METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO PHILOPTOCHOS’ BLANKETS FOR BABIES

Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview

Please join us for a Lenten project to make blankets to be donated to the University of Illinois Pediatric Unit. No sewing experience is necessary.

Please donate for supplies and fabric. The average cost to make each blanket is $9.00.

Donate

 

Vacation Church School 2024

Start date: Monday, June 10
End date: Friday, June 14
Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Date: June 10-14 2024
Time: 8:30 am-1pm
Age: 3 years old through 5th grade as of September 1st. Kids must be potty trained!
Location: Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church

Vacation church school is a week-long day camp that offers religious education, games, crafts, and valuable fellowship. Each day features diverse themes and lessons, including a service project that instills the importance of giving back. Vacation church school creates lasting memories for children to carry with them. The goal of the week is to deepen their connection to the faith while fostering a greater understanding of the significance of the church in their lives. We will have one field trip for the week.

Cost: $212 per kid.
Includes the whole week, supplies, field trip, activities, T-shirt, and luncheon on Friday.

Questions – Steven Thell  youthdirector@ssppglenview.org