Hellenic Community of Ottawa

Today, we celebrate Holy Pentecost: the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the birth of the Church ☦️🕊️

Deadline to apply is May 20!

☀️ HCO SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES ☀️

We’re excited to announce that the Hellenic Community of Ottawa has once again received funding through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program! 🇨🇦

We are looking to hire up to 8 youth (ages 15–30) for the 2026 summer season to work alongside our Board of Directors and staff on a variety of community projects and events, including the Ottawa Greek Festival!

Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with daily office and administrative tasks
• Cleaning and maintaining community properties
• Organizing storage rooms and equipment
• Preparing materials and equipment for events
• Supporting the Ottawa Greek Festival team
• Assisting with various community projects throughout the summer

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for hands-on experience, teamwork, and a dynamic summer role both indoors and outdoors.

📧 Questions and applications can be sent to [email protected]

📅 Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m.

A beautiful Tuesday ⛪️⛅️

April’s showers brings May’s flowers 🌺 ! Here are our events this month:

H.O.P.E Playgroup session (Church Hall) - Every Thursdays (10 am)

GOYA Fundraiser (Church Hall) - Sunday, May 3rd (After Divine Liturgy) (slide 2)

HCO Town Hall Assembly (Hellenic Event Centre) - Tuesday, May 5th (6:30 pm)

Maids of Athena Bake Sale (Church Hall) - Sunday, May 10th (12 pm) (slide 3)

HCO Summer Student Application - Due Wednesday, May 20th (by 3 pm)

Odyssey Dance Troupe Dance Seminars (Church Hall) - Thursday, May 7th (7 pm) & Thursday, May 22nd (7 pm) (slide 4)

Heart Screening for Seniors (65+) (Church Hall) - Thursday, May 28th (9 am) (slide 5)

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At the heart of our community stands the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. Since its establishment in 1974, our church has been a reflection of our heritage, preserving the traditions of the Greek Orthodox faith, and continues to be a cornerstone of our community.

Take a moment to learn more about our beautiful church: https://helleniccommunity.com/our-church/