Christ is in our midst!  He is and ever shall be!

 

 Our services are streamed live on the internet.
at our Saint Catherine website - www.stcatherine-wpb.org
 

Join us for Orthodox Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

  

Light a candle and offer a prayer at Saint Catherine (click here).  The online form sends the names of your family and friends direct to Father Chrysostom at the altar; prayers are offered during the Proskomidi in preparation for the Divine Liturgy!

 

December 15, 2024
 

Links to the service text:  Links to the service texts are through the Digital Chant Stand of our Archdiocese.  For optimal viewing select the "GR-EN Text/Music" link for Matins (Orthros) and Divine Liturgy. Apps may be downloaded for your phone or tablet. Link to the Digital Chant Stand 

Holy Communion: Holy Communion is reserved for baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians only.  If you are interested in becoming an Orthodox Christian, please contact Father Chrysostom Mitchell at (561) 320-1224 or FrCM1113@gmail.com.

Coffee and Fellowship: Please join us for coffee and fellowship in the Hellenic Cultural Center immediately following the Divine Liturgy.  Be sure to stop by the Philoptochos Christmas Bake Sale!

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This Week

Sunday, December 15     Sunday of the Holy Forefathers
     8:45 am Orthros / 10:00 am Divine Liturgy
    Stewardship Sunday
    Philoptochos Bake Sale

    Heart of Greece / Athanato Fos

Tuesday, December 17     St. Dionysios of Zakynthos

     9:00 am  Orthros / 10:00 am  Liturgy

Wednesday, December 18

     7:00 pm  Bible Study

Thursday, December 19

     6:00 pm Parish Council Meeting

Friday, December 20

     6:00 pm  GOYA Christmas Party

Saturday, December 21

   10:00 am  Choir Rehearsal

Next Week and Highlights of Upcoming Services and Events

Sunday, December 22     Sunday Before Nativity
     8:45 am Orthros / 10:00 am Divine Liturgy
    Philoptochos Bake Sale

    Heart of Greece / Athanato Fos

Tuesday, December 24     Eve of Christmas

     9:00 am Orthros / 10:00 am Liturgy

Wednesday, December 25     Holy Nativity
     9:00 am Orthros / 10:00 am Liturgy

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Stewardship:  We appreciate our stewards  our Saint Catherine family.  Your Stewardship gift reflects your appreciation for God's many blessings.  As of December 1st, Stewardship gifts for 2024 have been received from 264 individuals/families totaling $184,341.  With $25,659 left to go, help us achieve our 2024 Stewardship goal of $210,000 together!

The 2024 Stewardship materials were mailed to our parishioners and are also available on the website. Click here for the 2024 Stewardship Program and Commitment Form. New feature for 2024 - You may complete the commitment form online and email it back to the office. 

The Donate buttons here and on our website lead to our online giving site.  Again, thank you for your support!

 

Orthodox Christian Programs

Ancient Faith Ministries has live programming, podcasts, books and Orthodox gifts, and links to many articles and programs about our faith.  Visit: https://www.ancientfaith.com

The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) has programs available 24 hours a day, seven days of  the week.  There is the weekly Come Receive the Light program and three channels of content to listen to in addition to special presentations in the form of podcasts, articles and videos.  Take a break from your routine to read / listen / watch.  All are all available at:  http://myocn.net/ 

 

Family Life Blog

Our Metropolis of Atlanta Family Life Blog has wonderful inspiring material for families and each of us as individuals.  Read and share the Family Life blog which is at:  https://www.engageorthodoxy.net

 

Youth Safety Resources
We’re committed to connecting young people with Jesus Christ. To do that, we need to create ministry environments that are safe and health. For more on how you can help, please visit our new Youth Safety website: goarch.org/safety.

 

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Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church (Services from 2020 until now)

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