COME TO THE CENTENNIAL!

     

The thumbnails above are the pictures of the Baptismal icons given to Peter Nikolato, father of Amalia Ballasi. Peter Nikolato was one of the founding fathers of St. Spyridon church, built in 1906. Click on the thumbnails for a larger view (new window)!

Pictures from the 100th Anniversary are now posted for viewing! Visit the Photo Album's Page!

The following information was the invitation to the 100th Anniversary celebration.

COME to the 100th year celebration of St. Spyridon church in Sheboygan. Greek immigrants who came to Sheboygan in the 1890's established a congregation and then erected Wisconsin's first Orthodox Church, 1906.

COME to the 2-day religious and social celebration, October 7 and 8, 2006. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America and His Eminence Metropolitan lakovos, of Chicago will preside over the centennial celebrations assisted by Reverend Father Peter Pappademetriou and visiting clergy.

COME to the welcome, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7 at Harbor Resort. Children, youth and parents are invited to greet Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan lakovos. "Blessed are thy who came in the Name of the Lord."

COME to the Great Vespers, 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7 at St. Spyridon Church. The clergy and people led by the Archibishop and Metropolitan offer up to God the Hymn, "O Gladsome Light" (Fos Lavron)

COME TO THE GRAND BANQUET, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 7 at the Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center. Break bread and thank Almighty God for 100 years of bountiful blessings led by our guests of honor, Archbishop Demetrios, Metropolitan lakovos of Chicago. Celebrate St. Spyridon's historic event with family and friends. This will truly be a great night to remember.

COME to the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 8, at St. Spyridon. Archbishop Demetrios, Metropolitan lakovos and visiting clergy will lead us in this elaborate and traditional service. Your heart will sing, "I was glad when they said let us go to the house of the Lord."

COME to the Centennial immediately following the Divine Liturgy at the Blue Harbor Resort. Join us for the final event of the Centennial celebration.