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Calendar of Events

  1. Communion for Grades 8-10

    Feb 5, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  2. Of the Publican and Pharisee. Triodion begins.

    Feb 5, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  3. The Saint Sophia GOYA will sponsor their Second Annual Super Bowl party this Sunday in the Youth room. All are welcome.

    Feb 5, 2012 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  4. Kali Parea "Good Company"

    Feb 7, 2012 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  5. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church auditorium.

    Feb 7, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  6. Second of Lent (Saint Gregory Palamas).

    Feb 11, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  7. Communion for Grades 11-13/Spaghetti Luncheon

    Feb 12, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  8. Sunday of the Prodigal Son

    Feb 12, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  9. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church auditorium.

    Feb 14, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  10. First Saturday of the Souls. Divine Liturgy and memorial prayers at 9:30 AM. Please bring the names of your beloved deceased to the Church. Call the office for Kollyva (Wheat).

    Feb 18, 2012 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  11. Second Saturday of the Souls (see February 18th).

    Feb 18, 2012 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  12. JOY & Little Angels cordially invite you to their "Apokreatiko Glendi" on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing, and Raffle will be part of this family function. All are Welcome!

    Feb 18, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    JOY & Little Angels cordially invite you to their "Apokreatiko Glendi" on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing, and Raffle will be part of this family function. All are Welcome! DRESS: FESTIVE! Kids costumes encouraged. Please RSVP by Monday February 13th at Joy@saintsophiawashington.org or 240-481-4747.

  13. Communion for Grades 3-7/Meat Fare

    Feb 19, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  14. Of Meatfare.

    Feb 19, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  15. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church auditorium.

    Feb 21, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  16. New Adult Ministry-'The Symposium'- a network of Orthodox Christian men who have a common interest in the Orthodox Faith. Join us for our second gathering of food and fellowship at Normandie Farm, 10710 Falls Road, Potomac , MD 20854, at 6:30 pm

    Feb 23, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    New Adult Ministry-'The Symposium'- a network of Orthodox Christian men who have a common interest in the Orthodox Faith, Saint Sophia Cathedral's Ministries, and their spiritual value in 21st Century America. Join us for our second gathering of food and fellowship at Normandie Farm, 10710 Falls Road, Potomac , MD 20854, at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 23. There will be a three-course meal for $40. Please RSVP to Harry Dematatis, harry.dematatis@cbre.com 202-585-5538, by Monday, February 13.

  17. Communion for Grades 8-10/Cheese Fare

    Feb 26, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  18. Of Cheesefare.

    Feb 26, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  19. The Louis J. Tiches Ionian Village Memorial Scholarship Fund invites you to an evening of fellowship supporting our youth on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 5:00 PM. The venue for this is LJ’s & the Kat Lounge, 1130 Conrad Court Hagerstown, MD 21740.

    Feb 26, 2012 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    The Louis J. Tiches Ionian Village Memorial Scholarship Fund invites you to an evening of fellowship supporting our youth on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 5:00 PM. The venue for this is LJ's & the Kat Lounge, 1130 Conrad Court Hagerstown, MD 21740. There will be open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner station and dessert. Meet the Ionian Village Director, Father Evagoras Constantinidis, and hear past experiences from former counselors and campers; $100 per person and $50 for youth under the age of 21. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 22, to Effie Tiches: etiches@gmail.com, or call 301.667.3700.

  20. Kathara (Pure) Monday, The Great Lent begins. A special Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts will be celebrated at 9:00 AM, followed by the Philoptochos mini retreat under the direction of Fr. Steve. A Lenten luncheon will follow.

    Feb 27, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  21. Great Compline at 6:00 PM

    Feb 27, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  22. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church auditorium.

    Feb 28, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  23. First Salutation (Heretismoi) service to the Theotokos at 7:00 PM.

    Mar 2, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  24. Third Saturday of the Souls (see February 18th).

    Mar 3, 2012 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  25. Communion for Grades 14-18/ SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY

    Mar 4, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  26. First of Lent (Sunday of Orthodoxy), Orthros and Liturgy, Procession of Icons, Vespers at 5:30 PM, sponsored by Orthodox Christian Clergy Council of the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Light refreshments will be served afterward. Venue: Saint S

    Mar 4, 2012 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    First of Lent (Sunday of Orthodoxy), Orthros and Liturgy, Procession of Icons, Vespers at 5:30 PM, sponsored by Orthodox Christian Clergy Council of the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Light refreshments will be served afterward. Venue: Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

  27. Kali Parea "Good Company"

    Mar 6, 2012 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  28. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church auditorium.

    Mar 6, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  29. Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 PM.

    Mar 7, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  30. Second Salutation (Heretismoi) service to the Theotokos at 7:00 PM.

    Mar 9, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  31. Communion for Grades 11-13

    Mar 11, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  32. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church auditorium.

    Mar 13, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  33. Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 PM

    Mar 14, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 PM

  34. Third Salutation (Heretismoi) service to the Theotokos at 7:00 PM.

    Mar 16, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  35. Communion for Grades 3-7

    Mar 18, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  36. Third of Lent (Veneration of the Holy Cross).

    Mar 18, 2012 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  37. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church auditorium.

    Mar 20, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  38. Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 PM

    Mar 21, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 PM

  39. Fourth Salutation (Heretismoi) service to the Theotokos at 7:00 PM.

    Mar 23, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  40. Communion for Grades 8-10/GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY!

    Mar 25, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  41. Fourth of Lent (Saint John Climacus, of the “Ladder”) The Annunciation of the Theotokos. Doxology for Greek Independence Day follows.

    Mar 25, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Fourth of Lent (Saint John Climacus, of the "Ladder") The Annunciation of the Theotokos. Doxology for Greek Independence Day follows.

  42. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church auditorium.

    Mar 27, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  43. Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 PM.

    Mar 28, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  44. The Akathist Hymn. Complete Salutation service to the Theotokos at 7:00 PM.

    Mar 30, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  45. Communion for Grades 11-13

    Apr 1, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  46. Kali Parea "Good Company"

    Apr 3, 2012 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  47. FAMILY COMMUNION/ Saturday of Lazarus

    Apr 7, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  48. Palm Sunday -All Classes begin at 10:00 AM. Plaki Luncheon immediately after service.

    Apr 8, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  49. EASTER SUNDAY- Sunday School Easter Egg Roll

    Apr 15, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  50. Communion for Grades 3-7/St. Katherine's Tournament

    Apr 22, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  51. No Communion

    Apr 29, 2012
  52. Kali Parea "Good Company"

    May 1, 2012 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  53. Communion for Grades 8-13 (two groups)

    May 6, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  54. Communion for Grades 14-18/Mother's Day-Graduation Acknowledgement

    May 13, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  55. No Communion/Saint Sophia Greek Festival -LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL

    May 20, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  56. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL-ALL WELCOME TO RECEIVE COMMUNION

    May 27, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  57. Lenten Retreat

    TBD
    Monday, February 15 Lenten Retreat and Lenten Meal following Church service (Clean Monday)

  58. Aprokreatiko Glendi (Snow Day March 5th)

    TBD