Food Faire Success!
Thank You Santa Cruz!
For another wonderful Food Faire weekend. Our annual Greek Food Faire this past weekend exceeded our expectations, thanks to our wonderful friends in Santa Cruz county and around the bay who came and enjoyed our food, music, dancing and libations. We truly appreciate your support, especially during these times, and we look forward to seeing you September 10-12 for the 29th Annual Greek Food and Cultural Street Festival. STIN IYIA MAS!!! (To our Health)
Our annual Food Faire has become
one of the most enjoyable festivals in Santa Cruz–
–more intimate than the larger Greek Festival
which comes in September.Relax in the lovely Mediterranean Courtyard
with a glass of wine or sample any of the
sumptuous Greek Food specialties. As you
listen to live Bouzuki music, you’ll feel
as if you’ve been transported to an outdoor
taverna in Greece. –Anne
Christos Anesti!
Kali Mera, it is our pleasure to report the events of the last month.
We have had a glorious Holy Week! Our heartfelt thanks goes to Father Kostas, Presbytera Jeannie and Christopher for coming to Santa Cruz and spending Holy Week with us. We had beautiful services every day of Holy Week, communion, confession, and also a baptism. It was wonderful to have him here full-time for the week, and again, we want to thank him and his family for taking the time to come and be with us and for their uplifting teachings.
As everyone knows, we are in the middle of preparations for FOOD FAIRE, which will be held May 15-17 in the churchyard. Many thanks to Presbytera Karastamatis who has been cooking every day. Please take the time to come and help when the call goes out. Many hands help make the work go easily. Also, there are flyers to be distributed, equipment to be installed, booths to set up, clean up, and many, many other tasks. Anything you can do to help will contribute to our success.
Thank you! to Philoptochos, and especially to Annie Gouskos, the President, for overseeing all the flowers and decorations during Holy Week. On several occasions, Fr. Kostas mentioned how wonderful it was to have fresh flowers and everything decorated as needed. He was very impressed with the work, effort and love our community puts into the church.
The Easter picnic was wonderful! Many thanks to everyone who attended, and contributed, helped, cooked, and celebrated. Its very nice to get together for a social and spiritual celebration.
Efharisto to all for continuing to show your commitment, dedication and love for Prophet Elias. Our church continues to thrive and move forward because you are in church on Sunday, you help, you contribute and you roll up your sleeves when needed.
Its a pleasure to serve you and celebrate the joys of our beautiful Orthodox faith, culture and community throughout the year.