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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
Photos courtesy of Elena Gabor.
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.
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.
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..