Καλημέρα, Happy Thursday
We hope everybody enjoyed the past long weekend, and what a weekend it was!
As many of you already know, this past Labour Day, a special Greek event was held at Parkview Manor by Signature Productions, Πανηγύρι 2021.
It was an incredible outdoor event with great weather and a pre-pandemic feeling. Could this be a beginning of an annual Greek Πανηγύρι in Toronto? let us hope so:-)
Back to school
While it is a short week, it’s also been a busy one, with the beginning of the new school year. Many parents are happy to see their little ones reunite with classmates and teachers. We wish all the parents and students Καλή αρχή!
Nativity of the Theotokos
Yesterday, we celebrated the first major feast of the liturgical calendar, the Nativity (birth) of the Theotokos. Not much is known about her early years, as it is not recorded in the New Testament. But we do know that she was born to parents (Joachim & Anna), who were childless until old age.
Words of Wisdom
“No one speaks of a victory where there is no struggle.”
St. Isaac the Syrian
Voter cards are in the mail
If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming Federal Election, you should receive your voter card in the mail by tomorrow. Not sure if you can make it to the polls on Sept. 20th? Advance voting begins tomorrow and runs throughout this weekend, ending on Monday the 13th.
Not sure if you’re registered or need to update your info? Visit the Elections Canada website for more information by clicking here.
In the community
- Backpack Blessing A special blessing will take place at Sts. Panteleimon, Anna & Paraskevi church in Markham, this Sunday, Sept. 12th, after the Divine liturgy. Don’t forget to bring your children along with their backpacks 🙂 For details, visit their webpage gocmarkham.com
- Greek dance classes will be resuming with the Greek Community of Toronto on Sept. 24th for ages 14 & up and Sept. 28th for children 4-13. Classes will be held at the Greek Community of Toronto, as well as St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church (at a later date). Check out their Instagram post here.
- Indoor services will be resuming at Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox Church in the basement as they continue with their ongoing renovations. Until now, services were being held outdoors in the parking lot due to damage caused by street construction. Please don’t forget to support them during this difficult time. The church can receive Interac e-mail transfers at: metamorphosisgoc@gmail.com
- Food & Toiletry Drive – Non-perishable food & toiletry items will be collected between 6-9 pm at the back entrance of Prophet Elias Church in Mississauga on Sept. 22nd in support of Youth Without Shelter. For a list of items needed, please visit the H.O.P.E. Facebook Page by clicking here.
Greek Music
Nikos Vertis – An eisai ena asteri (Official Videoclip) A big hit back in 2012. Nine years later and Nikos Vertis hasn’t aged a day. Click here to watch it.
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