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Events at St. Mary’s… and beyond!

Check the monthly Messenger, weekly Church Bulletin, and Church calendar for all upcoming events.

Western Region Family Basketball Tournament
Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026

Dancing with Annunciation Stars

Feb 7, 2026

“When you pray, move your feet!”

The Annual Fundraiser for Annunciation Catholic School.

Tom and Sophia Forchas, with professional dancer Jessica Restivo on Feb 3. Read the full article HERE.

Oratorical Festival Logo

GoFundMe for Sophia

We encourage you to provide your financial support to the Forchas family by donating to the GoFundMe link. The funds collected through this platform are unconnected to our parish and will go directly to the family.

 

Men’s Weekend Retreat

Friday March 20 (6:00 pm) to Sunday Mar 22 (Noon), 2026

Featured Speaker: Very Rev Fr. Theodore Petrides

  • St. Iakovos Retreat Center, 920 224th Ave, Kansasville, WI 53139
  • Two Presentations on Saturday. Sunday Liturgy.
  • Fr. Theodore Bio HERE.
  • Retreat Registration HERE.

Annunciation/Greek Independence Day Luncheon
Sunday, March 22, 2026, Following Liturgy

Mark your calendar! Sunday, March 22, is the date for the annual Annunciation/Greek Independence Day Celebration. Join us in the Great Hall, following the Divine Liturgy, for a delicious luncheon and a delightful program featuring our youth with singing, readings, instrumental performances, and Greek dancing by the St. Mary’s Greek Dance Troupe. Cost and menu will be announced soon. Net proceeds will be donated to the AHEPA District #14 Educational Foundation and to the St. Mary’s Greek Dance Troupe.

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago

42nd Annual Saint John Chrysostom
Oratorical & Fine Arts Festival

Bright Saturday • April 18, 2026

St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
Minneapolis, MN
Host Parish

More Info HERE. Questions to OratoricalFestival@gmail.com

Seeker Sunday

Saturday, May 9, 2026 • Following Vespers

For those seeking to become an Orthodox Christian, we are here to help guide the way.
Join our Q & A session with clergy.

 

  • We will not have a formal meeting in April.
  • If you would like to submit a question in advance, send it to: welcome@stmarysgoc.org

2026 Vacation Church School

June 15-19, 2026

“Explore God’s Promises in the Great North”

Registration is now Open!

Religious Education Schedule at St Mary’s

Check the Religious Education Schedule for St Mary’s Adult & Youth Classes, Bible Studies, Orthodox Catechism, & Other Educational Programs..