December 16, 2024

Welcome to the Orthodox faith, Emmanuel! May God’s blessings be with you and your family!


December 15, 2024

Our community hosted a beautiful Breakfast with Santa, where our children from all the youth ministries presented a spectacular and moving Christmas Pageant, “An Island Park Christmas Story”.


December 14, 2024

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Konstantaridis! May God bless their marriage with health, love, and happiness!


December 7, 2024

We were blessed to enjoy a beautiful night with great company, delicious food, music, dancing, and a special performance by our Young Adults Dance Troop.


December 4, 2024

Our GOYA did a beautiful job decorating the Christmas tree in our church!


December 3, 2024

Our Little Angels made their own ornaments and decorated their mini Christmas tree for the season!


December 2, 2024

Our HOPE and JOY children had a delightful evening filled with the Christmas spirit. They enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies, made Christmas ornaments, and decorated the tree in our Church Hall.


November 24, 2024

A Blessed 13th Sunday of Luke!


November 22, 2024

Our Greek School students enjoyed a fun time reminiscing on everything they are thankful for and making a beautiful craft.


November 21, 2024

Blessed Feast of the Entrance of our Theotokos into the Temple. Our Agape group hosted a beautiful Fish Luncheon to celebrate and come together in faith and fellowship.


Our GOYA packed bags of meals for families in need helping to share joy and comfort during Thanksgiving.


November 18, 2024

Our HOPE and JOY children and families gathered to make holiday cards and pack hundreds of breakfast bags for the children of Ronald McDonald House.


November 17, 2024

Our Archbishop’s Nameday Gala at Terrace on the Park.


November 14, 2024

The Ladies Philanthropic Society of Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church hosted their Annual Fall Fundraiser Chance Auction!


November 12, 2024

Little Angels Meeting


November 11, 2024

Our Hope & Joy kids had a wonderful time with dinner, crafts, and games. It was a night filled with laughter and joy.


November 10, 2024

A fun night with our Community at the Christmas Spectacular


November 2, 2024

Baptism of baby Nicholas-Joseph. Congratulations to the Gianturco family!


October 28, 2024

Our Corn Fields and Christ HOPE and JOY meeting was filled with popcorn, candy corn, food crafts, and a discussion about the Holy Trinity.


October 27, 2024

Thank you to our students and teachers of the Greek School for a beautiful OXI Day celebration. Happy Nameday also to our Presvytera!


October 22, 2024

Our Little Angels learned about numbers this week. We counted 1-10 in Greek and English, read stories with numbers, and made a fun craft. See you next week!


October 20, 2024

Happy Clergy Appreciation Month and Happy 5 year Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate to our beloved Fr. George.


Our Fall Harvest Festival was absolutely beautiful and memorable.


October 19, 2024

Greek Heritage Night at UBS Arena with the Islanders!


October 16, 2024

Thank you to our own beloved Andriana Fandaros for showing us how to make Prosphoro. Thank you also to our Philoptochos for organizing this informative get together.


October 13, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch. Thank you to all those who joined us and contributed to support a worthy cause.


October 8, 2024

Another fun Little Angels afternoon filled with songs, laughter, planting seeds, story time, fall crafts, and playtime!


October 6, 2024

A meaningful Sunday School lesson on the importance of being kind and following Jesus’ example.


October 5, 2024

Our Little Angels, HOPE, and JOY had a wonderful day apple picking and spending quality time on the farm!


October 3, 2024

We had a beautiful first meeting with our Goyans!


October 1, 2024

First day of our Little Angels, Mommy and Me Program. We are thrilled to begin this new ministry for our youngest children.


September 29, 2024

First day of Sunday School. May our children have a blessed year of learning and growing closer to Christ.


September 28, 2024

Thank you to all who joined us today and supported our Philoptochos Refined High Tea Affair celebrating the elegance of the Gilded Age.


September 25, 2024

Thank you to all who supported our 2024 Annual Golf Outing! It was a beautiful day of fun and fellowship.


September 23, 2024

What a beautiful and meaningful first HOPE and JOY meeting with our children. 


September 15, 2024

Baptism of Maryann Nicole Alexiades. Congratulations baby Maryann Nicole and the entire Alexiades family!


September 14, 2024

Blessed Feast of the Universal Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross!


September 13, 2024

Our Greek School began with a blessing, happy students, and enthusiastic teachers. The students were treated to ice cream sundaes after their classes.


September 11, 2024

Today we gathered at the 9/11 Monument in Island Park to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on this tragic day in our nation’s history.


September 8, 2024

Our Panaghia community celebrated the Nativity of the Theotokos, one of the great feasts of our Panaghia.


September 7, 2024

A wonderful afternoon with our Panaghia family at our Welcome Back Barbecue.


September 1, 2024

A beautiful Back to School Sunday and Blessing of the Backpacks.


August 27, 2024

Feast day of St. Fanourios. May we all have our beloved Saint’s blessings and intercessions!


August 22-25, 2024

Greek Festival 2024


August 6, 2024

Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. May His Light transfigure our hearts and give us peace.


August 5, 2024

40-day blessing of baby Solon Gerasimos. God bless him and his family.


June 29, 2024

Young Adults & Professionals Bonfire Party


June 22, 2024

Saturday of the Souls! May our God rest their souls!


June 15, 2024

A Blessed Pilgrimage at St. Nektarios Monastery


June 6, 2024

Our final GOYA meeting of the year was a fun night filled with delicious food and slime making.


June 5, 2024

End of year HOPE/JOY celebration as we kick off the summer!


June 4, 2024

The 2nd Annual Greek Orthodox Archdiocesean District Service Leadership Banquet. The young adult award was to Argyro Papathanasiou and the adult Award was to Eric Fandaros!


June 2, 2024

Happy National Presvyteres Sunday to our wonderful Presvytera Dimitra! We thank her for her unwavering support, love, and commitment to our community!

May 31, 2024

A wonderful end-of-the-year celebration by the students of our Greek School!

May 25, 2024

Our community participated in the Village of Island Park Memorial Day Parade! 🇺🇸🚩

Congratulations to Nicholas and Rosalia and the entire Delis family!

May 19, 2024

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Sagos! May God bless your marriage with good health, happiness, and love as you journey toward Christ.

May 16-May 19, 2024

Greek Spring Fest 2024

May 12, 2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers! We thank them for their unwavering love and all that they do for their families!

May 11, 2024

Wedding of Victor and Maria and Baptisms of Nicholas and Alexandria. Wishing the Colin Family all of God’s great blessings!

May 10, 2024

Tsipouro-Mezzedes Night 2024

May 6, 2024

Xristos Anesti! Blessed feast of St. George!


May 5, 2024

40-day blessing of baby Olympia. Congratulations to the Tembelis Family!

 


May 4, 2024

Proti Anastasi on Holy Saturday Morning.


Anastasi 2024 - ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! 


May 3, 2024

The service of the Apokathelosis on Holy Friday afternoon.


Highlights from Holy Friday evening: Epitaphios and Lamentations service.


May 2, 2024

Highlights from Holy Thursday evening, the Service of the Holy Passion.


Epitaphios decorating, preparing the Kouvouklion for our Lord’s burial, and wrapping our red eggs after the service of the Holy Passion on Holy Thursday evening.


May 1, 2024

The Service of Holy Unction was held on Holy Wednesday afternoon for healing of soul and body.

 


Highlights from the Service of the Mystical Supper on Holy Wednesday evening.


Thank you to our children for helping to make wreaths for the Cross of Christ and to our wonderful volunteers for dying the red eggs.


April 30, 2024

Highlights from the Service of the Bridegroom on Holy Tuesday evening and the Hymn of Kassiani.


April 29, 2024

Our community welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Bridegroom Service of Holy Monday Evening.


April 28, 2024

Church Decorating and Preparation For Palm Sunday


Highlights from the Bridegroom Service of Palm Sunday evening


April 27, 2024

Church Decorating and Preparation For Palm Sunday

 


Palm Cross Folding and Bakaliaro Luncheon Preparations


April 19, 2024

Akathist Hymn.

 


April 16, 2024

Our HOPE and JOY enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon at the park with an Easter eggstravaganza, flying kites, and cooling off with popsicles.

 


April 14, 2024

2024 PANAGHIA OF ISLAND PARK
Greek Independence Day Parade

 


April 12, 2024

We gathered to chant the 4th Stanza of the Salutations to our Theotokos.

 


April 7, 2024

Blessed Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross!


40-day blessing of baby Nikolaos. Congratulations to the Gianturco Family!


40-day blessing of baby Mila. Congratulations!


April 6, 2024

Our community representation at the 2024 Archdiocese District Clergy-Laity Assembly.


A beautiful and memorable Greek Independence Day Celebration by the students of our Greek School!


April 5, 2024

The Service of the 3rd Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos


March 31, 2024

Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas and 40-day Memorial service of our beloved Vasilios Kotenoglou.


Welcome to the Orthodox faith Alexander! May you always walk in Christ. Congratulations!


March 29, 2024

Our GOYA families spent a beautiful day exploring the World Trade Center, visiting St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, and enjoying a wonderful lunch at the Village Tavern.


March 28, 2024

AHEPA Flag Raising on Hellenic-American Heritage Day.


This year our Panaghia community honored Dr. Dimitria Papadopoulos for her great achievements and contributions to Hellenism and dedication to serving others.


March 26, 2024

A fun-filled HOPE and JOY gathering with our children!


March 25, 2024

We celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation of our Most Holy Theotokos! Ζήτω η Ελλάδα!


March 24, 2024

Celebrating the triumph of Orthodoxy with our faithful Panaghia family. Ζήτω η Ορθοδοξία!


March 23, 2024

Third Saturday of Souls commemorating the miracle of St. Theodore. Memory eternal!


March 18, 2024

A beautiful Clean Monday Lenten gathering with our Panaghia family. Kali Sarakosti!


March 16, 2024

Second Saturday of Souls. May their memories be eternal!


Welcome to the Orthodox faith, Anthony! May our Panaghia always guide you on the path of righteousness!


March 12, 2024

Making pizza with a group of our HOPE & JOY as we go through Cheesefare Week!


March 11, 2024

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Delis! May you live a long, happy, and blessed life centered in Christ’s love!


March 9, 2024

First Saturday of Souls. May the memories of our departed loved ones be eternal!


March 2, 2024

Baptism of Sophia Miller. Welcome to the Orthodox faith! May you always walk in Christ. Congratulations to the family!


February 27, 2024

A fun evening of bowling with our HOPE and JOY families!


February 22, 2024

A great day with our GOYA experiencing a fun escape room challenge and enjoying a lovely lunch!

February 11, 2024

Our community welcomed the Pan-Rhodian Society of New York (Apollon) for an Artoklasia and Vasilopita.


Super Bowl 2024.


February 9, 2024

Greek School fun making Valentine’s Day crafts and decorating cupcakes! The children had a blast!


February 4, 2024

Winter Charity Gala 2024 Highlights.


February 3, 2024

Winter Charity Gala 2024 Highlights.


January 31, 2024

Chrismations of Veronica, Niko & John! Welcome to the orthodox faith!


January 28, 2024

A beautiful Three Hierarchs Celebration and Vasilopita Cutting with our Greek School!


Baptism of baby Konstantina! Congratulations to the parents, Godparents, grandparents, and the entire family!


January 21, 2024

Kytherian Association Vasilopita party!


January 15, 2024

GOYA girls go dress shopping for our Winter Charity Gala!


January 14, 2024

A beautiful Philoptochos Brunch and Vasilopita cutting. Wishing everyone a blessed and fruitful New Year!


40-day blessing of baby Theodoros! Welcome to our church family!


January 11, 2024

GOYA Vasilopita and Board Game Night

 


January 7, 2024

Vasilopita of Melissa - Kremastiotes Association


January 6, 2024

Blessed Epiphany 2024. A day to rejoice in the revelation of the Holy Trinity. May Christ illumine all!


Thank you to Mr. Rizos Paliouras and Mrs. Vivi Hionis for donating the beautiful robes for our Panaghia’s altar boys!


December 16 & December 22, 2023

🎄✨ A beautiful evening filled with joy, laughter, and the harmonious melodies of our Panaghia families. 🎅🎶❤️


December 19, 2023

JOY/HOPE Christmas Party


December 17, 2023

A memorable Breakfast with Santa as the children of our Greek School sang Christmas Carols and filled us with the Christmas spirit!


Leonel - Leonidas is baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Welcome to the Orthodox faith and to our Panaghia family!

 


December 11, 2023

Ladies Philoptochos Christmas Meeting & Dinner


December 9, 2023

Our 2023 Christmas Get Together was a beautiful evening of great food, family, friends, and lasting memories.


December 2, 2023

A fun filled day of Christmas decorating, fellowship, and lasting memories with our children and families.


November 30, 2023

Nice gathering with the AGAPE Group!


November 26, 2023

May St. Stylianos who is the patron saint of children, protect our greatest gifts and keep them safe under his care and protection.


November 25, 2023

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Stylianos & Caroline Toumazatos!


November 18, 2023

We congratulate Nikolaos and baby Miles-Maximilian on their baptisms!


November 14, 2023

JOY Group prepares for Thanksgiving!


November 10, 2023

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our Autumn Auction Fundraiser such a resounding success.


November 9, 2023

Our Goyans decorated fall cookies and put together Thanksgiving food packages for Long Island families in need.


November 6, 2023

Great night!! Bucks vs Nets!

 


November 5, 2023

The A.D. Church Musicians' Choir chants during the Divine Liturgy.


November 4, 2023

Highlights from the 2nd day of the 38th Annual Conference of the Archdiocesan District Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians.


November 1, 2023

What an amazing event we had at our 5th Annual Golf Outing!


October 30, 2023

Our Panaghia Family had the incredible honor of proudly representing Greek Heritage at the Islanders game.


October 29, 2023

We had a nice celebration at the Panaghia of Island Park Greek School to commemorate OXI Day! 🇬🇷


We honored Mrs. Vasiliki Petrou for her 26 Years of dedication as a Greek teacher in the Greek School of Panaghia of Island Park!


October 26, 2023

Happy Nameday to our amazing Presvytera! We are so grateful for your love, support, and dedication to our church community!


Delicious lunch with our Agape Group! May Saint Demetrios intercede for us all and bring help and protection to our community.


October 24, 2023

We had the most incredible Hope-Joy gathering at Shell Creek Park, and it was an absolute blast! 🎉


October 22, 2023

Our Philoptochos Ladies hosted a successful brunch to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.


We are happy to announce the start of our Sunday School program for the 2023-2024 school year!


October 15, 2023

🙌🇬🇷 Our dedicated Philoptochos Board of Panaghia of Island Park received the oath of affirmation after Divine Liturgy, with a heartfelt Artoklasia prayer for the health and well-being of all its members.


October 10, 2023

We had a fantastic JOY get-together in the park to fully embrace the beauty of the harvest season!

 


October 8, 2023

Happy Clergy Appreciation Month to our Fr. George! Thank you for all that you do for our community and for the love you show everyone.


We were happy to welcome baby Anna Maria to our church for her 40-day blessing! 


Baby Giannis’ 40-day blessing! May our Panaghia keep him under her protection!


October 1, 2023

National Church Music Sunday! Honoring our wonderful chanters on this most blessed Sunday.

 


September 30, 2023

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Ioannis and Maegan Babatsikos!


September 28, 2023

AGAPE Luncheon filled with good times of love, faith, and fellowship!


First GOYA meeting! It’s always great to be with our youth! Looking forward to to all the amazing things we have planned for this year!


September 19, 2023

JOY/HOPE is underway!


September 17, 2023

We were happy to welcome baby Sophia to our church for her 40-day blessing! Congratulations to the parents and family!

 


September 15, 2023

Greek School has started! First day of our Greek School was a beautiful gathering of families for Agiasmos. May we have a blessed school year!

 


September 11, 2023

A great community gathering at the viewing of My Big Fat Greek Wedding!


September 10, 2023

Congratulations to our Grandparents of the Year, Mrs. Despina Dimosthenous and Mr. & Mrs. Frankie & Jenny Georgiou!
Thank you to all our grandparents for their many sacrifices, unending love, and devotion to their children and grandchildren!


September 8, 2023

A great gathering at the appreciation dinner for our sponsors and volunteers of the 2023 Greek Festival!


August 27, 2023

Blessed Feast day of St. Fanourios! May he always intercede for us!

 


August 26, 2023

Welcome to the Orthodox faith baby Theodoros!
Congratulations to the Godparents, parents, and family!

 


August 19, 2023

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Swan!
May God bless you with a life full of health, love, and happiness!


August 17-20, 2023

Panaghia's festival was a beautiful and blessed four days.
Thank you to our community and to everyone who joined our festival to support our community.


August 15, 2023

We are grateful for His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and our Chancellor Fr. Elias Villis who brightened our feast day celebration with their presence.
Xronia Polla to our community and to all who celebrate!

 


August 14, 2023

Today we celebrate our Holy Mother and the patronal feast of our community.
Χρόνια Πολλά!

 


August 13, 2023

We were happy to welcome twins, baby Nikolaos and baby Alexandra to our church today for their 40-day blessing!


August 6, 2023

May our Lord’s Transfiguration illumine our hearts and minds and grant us to feel the joy of Peter, James, and John as they stood in awe witnessing the greatness of Christ’s glory.


July 23, 2023

Happy Birthday to our beloved Presvytera! We are grateful for you!
Thank you also to Fr. Aristidis and his family from St. Nicholas Flushing who joined us today to pray together!


July 22, 2023

A wonderful Honey B event with fun, food, games, and friends!


July 9, 2023

Chrismation of Maria (Meagan). Welcome to the Orthodox faith! May God and our Panaghia always guide you on the path of righteousness!


July 2, 2023

Congratulations to our Father George and his Presvytera on their 6th Wedding Anniversary!


June 23, 2023

A great night out at the Yankees game with members of our Panaghia community!


June 18, 2023

We welcome baby Leonidas to our church for his 40-day blessing!


June 12, 2023

Our JOY children and families had a great time enjoying the outdoors and playing games in the park!


June 11, 2023

Happy National Presvyteres Sunday to our beloved Presvytera Dimitra!


June 6, 2023

First Annual Archdiocesan District Servant Leadership Awards Banquet.


June 4, 2023

Blessed Feast of Pentecost and last day of Sunday School. May the Holy Spirit enlighten and protect us all!


June 3, 2023

Saturday of Souls. May their memories be eternal!


May 28, 2023

We welcome baby Konstantinos to our church for his 40-day blessing.


May 25, 2023

A beautiful May AGAPE Luncheon with some music entertainment.


May 22, 2023

Our children of JOY learned about the importance of Memorial Day.


May 21, 2023

AHEPA Day


Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Tembelis! May your life be filled with love, happiness, and abundant blessings!


May 19, 2023

We welcome baby Miles to our church for his 40-day blessing!


Greek School Graduation and Moving Up Ceremony 2023. Congratulations to our graduates and all our students!


May 18, 2023

We held our first Byzantine Iconography Workshop where we learned the basics of iconography.


May 14, 2023

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms! We are forever grateful for their love, care, support, and countless sacrifices!


May 11-12-13-14, 2023

Highlights from our 2nd Annual Greek Spring Fest. Thank you to all who supported our Festival and our community!


May 8, 2023

With Mother’s Day coming up our children of JOY made springtime gifts for their moms after discussing the role of Panaghia as our Mother.


May 7, 2023

Highlights from our Annual Family Day Picnic! A beautiful Sunday afternoon of fun, food, and games!


May 2, 2023

Second evening of the viewing of the TV series about the life of Saint Paisios.


April 30, 2023

2023 Annual Greek Independence Day Parade! Rain or shine, we march proudly for our Greece!


April 29, 2023

Baptism of Gianni Michael. Congratulations to the parents, godparents, grandparents, and the entire family!


April 24, 2023

First evening of the viewing of the TV series about the life of Saint Paisios.


April 23, 2023

Blessed Feast Day of St. George! Xronia Polla to all who celebrate!


April 22, 2023

A beautiful and memorable 2nd Annual Tsipouro-Mezedes 2023!!


April 15, 2023

Highlights from the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Holy Saturday morning (Proti Anastasi).


Anastasi 2023. Christ is Risen!


April 14, 2023

Highlights from the Apokathelosis Service on Holy Friday afternoon.


Epitaphios-Lamentations on Holy Friday night.


April 13, 2023

Service of the Holy Passion on Holy Thursday evening.


April 12, 2023

Holy Unction & Service of the Mystical Supper on Holy Wednesday Evening!


April 11, 2023

On Holy Tuesday evening our community welcomed His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos for the Bridegroom Service.


April 9, 2023

A beautiful Palm Sunday! Ευλογημένος ο ερχόμενος εν ονόματι Κυρίου.


Palm Sunday evening Bridegroom Service.


April 8, 2023

A blessed day folding palm crosses with our beloved Panaghia family.


Our church is decorated and all set for tomorrow! “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”



April 7, 2023

It was a great joy to welcome Fr. John Lardas, proistamenos of the Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, NY to our parish.


April 4, 2023

It was a great joy to welcome Fr. John Lardas, proistamenos of the Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, NY to our parish.


April 1, 2023

It was an honor for our parish to host the District II Regional Level of the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival.


March 31, 2023

Thank you to Eirini Tsiari for her phenomenal work showing us how to make Lambades for Pascha!


The Akathist Hymn to our Most Holy Theotokos. May our Mother the Panaghia keep us all under her protection. 


Young Adults Professionals Social! Our young adults had a great time of fun and fellowship. 


March 28, 2023

Shuhan Irida is baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Welcome to the Orthodox faith and to our Panaghia family!


Our Philoptochos prepares for their Easter Bake Sale!


March 27, 2023

Our JOY children learned how to make koulourakia as we began our preparations for Pascha!


March 25, 2023

Feast of the Annunciation and Greek Independence Day Celebration! A wonderful job by the children of our Greek Language School!


March 24, 2023

A beautiful representation from our community at the 2023 Hellenic American Heritage Night of Nassau County in honor of Greek Independence.


March 19, 2023

Blessed Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross.


March 14, 2023

A beautiful gathering with our JOY children making crosses and learning about the importance of the Cross.


March 5, 2023

Sunday of Orthodoxy 2023! Ζήτω η Ορθοδοξία!


February 27, 2023

Beginning Great Lent with Great Compline and a Lenten Meal with our beloved Panaghia family.


February 24, 2023

A lovely luncheon gathering with our AGAPE group!


Our community is beyond grateful to our Philoptochos for organizing a beautiful surprise Baby Shower for Presvytera Dimitra!


February 22, 2023

A great night with our Panaghia Youth at the Islanders game!

 


February 20, 2023

Thank you to Executive Chef Nick Saragias, Chef Iosif Konstandaridis and Diamantis Vasiadis for preparing a delicious Apokriatiko Makaronada Luncheon this year!


February 18, 2023

First Saturday of Souls. May God rest the souls of those who have departed and grant them rest in the bosom of our Lord.


February 5, 2023

May God bless all the Godparents and their Godchildren today and every day.


January 31, 2023

A blessed Tuesday evening with Paraklesis to our Most Holy Theotokos and our Spiritual Inspirations discussion.


January 29, 2023

A blessed Sunday at our parish! Swearing in of our Parish Council, Three Hierarchs Greek School Celebration, and Philoptochos Vasilopita Brunch!


January 10, 2023

A great JOY meeting with our children filled with lots of learning and fun! The focus was New Years!

 


January 8, 2023

A beautiful Divine Liturgy and wonderful fellowship hour after the Blessing of the Waters.


Blessing of the Waters and Epiphany Celebration 2023!


Epiphany Agiasmo Blessing and Vasilopita with our Greek School! Και του χρόνου με υγεία!


January 6, 2023

Blessed Epiphany! A day to rejoice in the revelation of the Holy Trinity. May Christ illumine all!


January 1, 2023

Happy and Blessed New Year from our Panaghia Family!


December 25, 2022

The Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Christmas Blessings from our Panaghia Family!


December 22, 2022

A great night of Christmas Caroling with members of our GOYA who brought the spirit of Christmas to neighboring homes and businesses.


December 19, 2022

Christmas Movie Night with our youth and parents! Great time bonding and enjoying each other’s company!

 


An honor for members of our Panaghia Family to join Towers Funeral Home this evening for the 3rd Annual Memorial Christmas Tree Ceremony.


December 18, 2022

Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Carols from our children! A blessed day sharing in the spirit of Christmas!


December 17, 2022

Congratulations Despina and Nick! May God bless you with many years of love, health, and happiness!


December 16, 2022

Members of our GOYA baking Christmas koulourakia to be distributed to our seniors!


December 11, 2022

A beautiful time at our Christmas Get Together! Thank you to all who joined us and supported our community!


December 10, 2022

The baptism of baby Jack Iakovos! Congratulations to the parents, grandparents, and the entire family!


December 8, 2022

Ladies Philoptochos, Panaghia of Island Park Christmas Dinner fun!


December 6, 2022

Blessed Feast Day of Saint Nicholas! Happy Nameday to all who celebrate!


December 4, 2022

40-day Blessing for baby Maryann! Congratulations to parents Nick and Maggie Alexiadis.


December 3, 2022

Christmas Tree Decorating with our Panaghia family!


November 20, 2022

Beautiful fellowship hour following the Divine Liturgy today!


Great Vespers for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple!


November 15, 2022

A beautiful Paraklesis to our Panaghia with our parishioners to begin the Christmas fast!


November 14, 2022

Our JOY children made turkeys using pine cones, feathers, and craft supplies.


November 13, 2022

Breakfast as a Sunday School family followed by a fun and meaningful Thanksgiving Craft!


November 10, 2022

Greek Chance Auction!


November 8, 2022

Our parishioner, Executive Chef Paul Senken, wanting to show his appreciation for our Parish Council, cooked an amazing dinner!


November 6, 2022

A beautiful Philoptochos Sunday with an Artoklasia for the health of all the members!


October 29, 2022

Blessed to visit Agia Skepi, Holy Protection Monastery as a community!


Happy Birthday to Georgia Papathanasiou, President of our Philoptochos and Principal of the Greek School!


October 28, 2022

OXI Day Doxology and celebration with our Greek school!


October 27, 2022

A wonderful time at our Monthly Luncheon and Bingo with our AGAPE group!


Grateful for a fun time pumpkin carving and spending quality time with our GOYA tonight!


October 26, 2022

Happy Nameday to our beloved Presvytera!


October 24, 2022

First JOY gathering!


October 20, 2022

Philoptochos meeting with our dedicated Philoptochos ladies and two special birthday celebrations.


Axios Fr. George on the anniversary of your ordination to the Holy Diaconate!


October 16, 2022

Wishing our Peter good luck in his Marines training!


Happy Clergy Appreciation Month to our Fr. George!


Our Sunday School learned about the Parable of the Sower with a fun activity.


October 11, 2022

40 Day Blessing of baby Theodoros!


October 3, 2022

We had a great time at our Annual Golf Outing!


September 25, 2022

Artoklasia of the the Kythirian Association for the feast of Panaghia Myrtidiotissa


September 18, 2022

First day of Sunday School


September 17, 2022

Fun day at Deno's Wonder Wheel in Coney Island


September 16, 2022

Beginning of Greek School Blessing


September 11, 2022

Grandparents' Day


September 11, 2022

Memorial service for the victims of 9/11


September 10, 2022

Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at the Village of Island Park


September 9, 2022

Setting up for GOYA registration and Ice Cream Sundaes


September 7, 2022

Vespers of the Nativity of our Ever-Virgin Mary


August 30, 2022

Community Thank You Dinner for our Festival volunteers


August 27, 2022

Blessed Feast day of St. Phanourios


August 26, 2022

Dinner at the Island Park Fire Department


August 18-21, 2022

Greek Festival a taste of Greece in Island Park!


August 15, 2022

Blessed Feast Day of the Dormition of our Most Holy Theotokos


August 14, 2022

Great Vespers, Procession of the Epitaphios, and Lamentations for the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos


June 20, 2022

Despina Rizik and Carmelo Casirano's Wedding


June 18, 2022

Nicholas Jamoulis's Funeral


June 12, 2022

Blessed Feast of Pentecost


June 10, 2022

A fun night bowling with our youth!!


June 5, 2022

2022 Greek Independence Day Fifth Avenue, New York.


June 3, 2022

Concert with Nikos Zoidakis and Thanasis Sikovaris


May 28, 2022

Village of Island Park Memorial Day Parade 2022.


May 20-22, 2022

Greek Spring Festival a taste of Greece in Island Park!


May 6, 2022

A fun Comedy Night with Basile  at Laterna Restaurant!

 


May 1, 2022

Panaghia youth enjoyed a fun day of games, egg hunt, and kite flying!


April 29, 2022

Tsipouro Mezzedes Night at Panaghia of Island Park as we celebrate the feast of Saint George.


April 22, 2022

Holy Friday Evening


April 22, 2022

Holy Friday Afternoon


April 21, 2022

Preparing our Epitaphio after the service of the Holy Passion. All is ready for the most solemn day of the year.


April 21, 2022

The service of the Holy Passion of Christ.


April 20, 2022

Our youth preparing flowers and wreaths for the Cross of Christ.


April 20, 2022

From the Sacrament of Holy Unction. Praying for health and healing with our Panaghia family.


April 17, 2022

Scenes from Palm Sunday. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!


April 16, 2022

Folding our palm crosses in preparation for Christ's entry into Jerusalem.


April 15, 2022

Presvytera Dimitra showing our Greek school students how to make Empty Tomb/Resurrection Rolls. A delicious treat with great meaning.


April 14, 2022

Preparing our bakaliaro for our Palm Sunday Bakaliaro Luncheon.


April 13, 2022

Our Philoptochos Ladies preparing for our Pascha Bake Sale on Palm Sunday!


April 3, 2022

What a beautiful celebration of Greek Independence presented by the students of our Greek School!


April 3, 2022

Our community was blessed to be in the presence of His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos who celebrated the Divine Liturgy with us today and gave us spiritual nourishment with his edifying words. Many years, Your Grace!


March 29, 2022

Congratulations to our Steve Efstathiou for being our community's 2022 honoree at the Nassau County Hellenic-American Heritage Night.


March 27, 2022

Blessed Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross. May the Holy Cross give us strength to reach our Lord's glorious Resurrection.


March 25, 2022

Celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos with our Panaghia family. Thank you to our seniors for hosting a wonderful AGAPE Luncheon.


March 24, 2022

Great Vespers of the Annunciation. Blessed Feast day and Xronia Polla to all!


March 20, 2022

We were honored to have Dr. Thomas Pappas from St. Francis Hospital join us for a special presentation on heart health.


March 13, 2022

Our parishioners enjoyed a special treat, our freshly made Loukoumades during Coffee Hour!


March 13, 2022

Sunday of Orthodoxy we celebrated the triumph of Orthodoxy and rejoiced in the wonders of our faith!


March 6, 2022

Our Sunday School had a fun arts and crafts activity, preparing their icons for the Sunday of Orthodoxy!


 

March 5, 2022

Panaghia's Youth Ministries Saturday Get Together! Our children enjoyed an afternoon of ice skating, pizza, and many laughs! Thank you to all who came together to make this beautiful day possible!


 

March 4, 2022

Cheesefare and Forgiveness Friday at our Greek School! A beautiful evening of learning, enjoying homemade mac and cheese, and a meaningful activity/lesson on forgiveness by Fr. George.
Kali Sarakosti from our children!

 
February 26, 2022:

1st Saturday of Souls. May God rest the souls of our departed brothers and sisters and may their memories be eternal!


February 24, 2022:

Our monthly AGAPE luncheon with our wonderful seniors. God has blessed us with a beautiful group who loves to come together in fellowship with great stories, smiles, and life experiences. Glory to God!


February 18, 2022:

One more Fun Friday evening at Panaghia's Greek School!


February 13, 2022:

Lots of fun, great parea, and delicious food at our Community Super Bowl Party tonight!
Thank you to all who joined us for a fantastic evening. See you all at our next event!
 

February 13, 2022:

A wonderful Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Celebration from our Greek School! Thank you to our Principal, teachers, and students for a beautiful presentation and to the parents for their continued support!

 


February 6, 2022:

A beautiful Godparent Sunday with our Godchildren and Godparents.  God bless our Sunday School for hosting this event and all those who joined to celebrate this special day. 

February 4, 2022: 

Happy Birthday to our amazing and hardworking Parish Council President, George Nikias! Our community is truly blessed to have him. May God bless him and his family with many years of good health and happiness!  Our children of the Greek School joined in the festivities and enjoyed some delicious birthday cake!
 

January 14, 2022:

Vasilopita cutting with our Greek School!
Our community is blessed with a beautiful group of children and wonderful talented teachers. Glory to God!

 


January 9, 2022:

Anamniseis

Ο Γιάννης Φαντάρος και ο Σπυρίδων Πέτρου βούτηξαν στα νερά του Long Island Channel για να ανασύρουν τον Τίμιο Σταυρό που έριξε ο π. Γεώργιος Καζούλης. Περισσότερα στο: https://www.anamniseis.net/meta-apo-hronia-agiasmos-ton.../
 

January 2, 2022:

 

Anamniseis

Ο περικαλλής ναός της Παναγίας στο Άϊλαντ Παρκ του Λονγκ Άϊλαντ το πρωί της Κυριακής είχε βάλει τα γιορτινά του για να υποδεχτεί τον νέο της ιερατικό προϊστάμενο, π. Γεώργιο Καζούλη και τα στελέχη και τα μέλη της κοινότητας που κατέκλυσαν τον ναό. Περισσότερα στο: https://www.anamniseis.net/me-anthi-kai-ekdili-hara.../