201701.05
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The Social Services Christmas Campaign

The Hellenic Social Services of Quebec (HSSQ) are proud to announce that this year’s Christmas Campaign was a great success. More than 100 baskets were donated to families, which are in great need, in Montreal and Laval, in order to help them better enjoy the holiday season. It took a lot of effort and preparation…

201612.08
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A Message from the President – December 2016

The Holidays are upon us and this last month of the year has brought us some significant developments. Given the fact that the scheduled General Meeting of December 4, 2016, had no quorum and in accordance with the HCGM bylaws, the new date is Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 13:30. It is not only a…

201612.07
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Annual Community General Meeting

Given the fact that the scheduled General Meeting of December 4, 2016, had no quorum and in accordance with the HCGM bylaws, a new General Meeting shall be held within fourteen days, for the same purpose and, at such Community General Meeting, the Active Members present shall constitute a quorum. Therefore the new date is…

201612.07
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New Year’s Eve Reveillon in Laval

Dear friends, We are pleased to announce the HCGM New Year’s Eve Party in the Laval Region. Join us on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Cross Church’s Hall, to celebrate New Year’s Eve, alongside with your friends and family. HCGM Laval Regional Council has organised an event with dinner, dancing…

201612.07
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The student experience: Testimony

We are proud to publish Mrs. Eugenia Kristen Kokolakis testimony, regarding École “Socrates-Démosthène” student experience. We are absolutely dedicated to continuing our academic and pedagogic work, in order to prepare our youth, conquer their future and preserve their Hellenic identity. The student experience: Testimony I find myself thinking back to my days in primary school…

201612.07
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Holiday Season Campaign, HCGM Social Services

Dear friends, The Holiday Season is a time for giving to the less fortunate who deserve a little hope and generosity during this period. This year, we are reaching out to you for our Holiday campaign. We are collecting donations from various companies and individuals in order to distribute GIFT-CERTIFICATES to families who are experiencing…

201612.07
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Reconstruction of Koimisis tis Theotokou Church, December 2016

We are pleased to inform you on the progress of Panagitsa’s reconstruction A substantial amount of structural steel (beams and columns) has been installed.  The outline of the church will soon start taking shape. In the next two weeks you will see the completion of the structural steel, the preparation of the main floor steel…

201612.07
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Honouring the Deceased with a Memorial Donation

Dear fellowmen, At a time of loss, people express sympathy for friends and loved ones in a variety of ways. The day after many funerals, dozens of arrangements, worth hundreds, even thousands, of dollars, end up in dumpsters, and that seems just wrong. As a result, many families suggest a charitable donation in lieu of…

201611.09
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A Message from the President – November 2016

Dear friends, It’s already November and the winter season is almost upon us.  Before we know it, Christmas will be knocking on our doors. In this month’s edition, we share with you highlights from the celebrations that took place on Sunday, October 30th, at the Hellenic Community Centre Adrian Maris, commemorating our Greek National “OXI” Day,…

201611.09
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Liberation of Thessaloniki and OXI Day Celebration

On October 30, 2016, at St. George Cathedral and the Hellenic Community Centre “Adrian Maris”, the HCGM held the annual celebratory event, paying tribute to the liberation of Thessaloniki in 1912 and the OXI day in 1940. His Eminence Metropolitan Sotirios, along with by Fr. P. Saliatelis, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and Doxology at the…