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Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 555 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614) 224-9020 www.greekcathedral.com Sunday of Saint John Klimakos of Sinai and The Ladder of Divine Ascent March 22, 2015 Reverend Father Demetrios Gardikes, Economos Proistamenos and Cathedral Dean Telephone: (614) 593-6370 Email: [email protected] Reverend Father Constantine (Dean) Kokanos Associate Presbyter Telephone: (614) 365-1578 Email: [email protected] Reverend Father John Stavropoulos, Economos Attached Presbyter Telephone: (614) 580-4964 Email: [email protected] Helen Rankin Parish Council Captain Team A Parish Council Team On-Duty All Available Acolytes Vasilis Konstantinidis Protopsalti Eliseos Paul Taiganides Psalti Kosmas Synadinos Psalti Valerie Baker Choir Director Tina Mosca Assistant Choir Director Eric Russell Assistant Choir Director and Organist WELCOME TO THE ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL! We are so happy that you are worshipping with us today! If you are visiting, please fill out a "Visitor Information Card," located in the Narthex, and give it to a Parish Council member at the candle stand in the Narthex. If you are an Orthodox Christian new to the Columbus area, or you would like to know more about becoming an Orthodox Christian, please introduce yourself to one of the priests who would be most happy to meet with you and discuss membership in our Cathedral. It is our desire that you make the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral your spiritual home! May God richly bless you and your family! FOR THE RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION We welcome all Christians not fully united with us. It is a consequence of the sad divisions of Christianity that we cannot extend to all a general invitation to receive Holy Communion. Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is an action of the celebrating community signifying an oneness in faith, life, and worship. Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist and for which we must all pray.

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Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

555 North High Street Columbus Ohio 43215

Phone (614) 224-9020 wwwgreekcathedralcom

Sunday of Saint John Klimakos of Sinai

and The Ladder of Divine Ascent

March 22 2015

Reverend Father Demetrios Gardikes Economos Proistamenos and Cathedral Dean

Telephone (614) 593-6370

Email papademetrigmailcom

Reverend Father Constantine (Dean) Kokanos Associate Presbyter

Telephone (614) 365-1578

Email ckokanoshchcedu

Reverend Father John Stavropoulos Economos Attached Presbyter

Telephone (614) 580-4964

Email frjohnstavropoulosgmailcom

Helen Rankin Parish Council Captain

Team A Parish Council Team On-Duty

All Available Acolytes

Vasilis Konstantinidis Protopsalti

Eliseos Paul Taiganides Psalti

Kosmas Synadinos Psalti

Valerie Baker Choir Director

Tina Mosca Assistant Choir Director

Eric Russell Assistant Choir Director and Organist

WELCOME TO THE ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

We are so happy that you are worshipping with us today If you are visiting please fill out a Visitor Information

Card located in the Narthex and give it to a Parish Council member at the candle stand in the Narthex If you are

an Orthodox Christian new to the Columbus area or you would like to know more about becoming an Orthodox

Christian please introduce yourself to one of the priests who would be most happy to meet with you and discuss

membership in our Cathedral It is our desire that you make the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral your

spiritual home May God richly bless you and your family

FOR THE RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION We welcome all Christians not fully united with us It is a consequence of the sad divisions of Christianity that we

cannot extend to all a general invitation to receive Holy Communion Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is

an action of the celebrating community signifying an oneness in faith life and worship Reception of the Eucharist by

Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist and for which we must all pray

TODAY WE COMMEMORATE Saint Basil the Hieromartyr of Ancyra Venerable Saint Isaac founder of the Dalmatian Monastery at

Constantinople the Martyr Saint Drosida of Antioch the daughter of the Emperor Trajan and five nuns Saint

Agalida Saint Apollinaria Saint Daria Saint Mamthusa and Saint Thais the Holy Martyrs Saint Callinica and

Saint Basilissa of Rome the Neomartyr Saint Euthymius of Prodromou Skete on Mount Athos the Neomartyrs

Schema-Abbess Saint Sophia of Kiev and her presbyter Reverend Father Dimitry Ivanov

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Please pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ at todayrsquos Divine Liturgy and throughout the week

Anargiros Aivaliotis ndash Arlington Court

Carol Barbour ndash National Church Residence

Anastasia (Gust) Constantinidis ndash At Home

Dr Michael Chakeres ndash Willowbrook Christian Home

John Gagas ndash First Community Village

Annette George ndash The Forum at Knightsbridge

Christ L George ndash At Home

Florence George ndash At Home

Fedor Kapustin ndash Emerald Crossing

Ruth Mack ndash Mother Angeline McCrory Manor

Theodora Kontras ndash National Church Residence

Katie Moulas ndash Arlington Court

Angelo Pandelaras ndash Wesley Glen

Freda Pappas ndash New Albany Garden

Marge Paras ndash National Church Residence

Effie Pathis ndash Arlington Court

John Proicou ndash New Albany Garden

Niki Shook ndash Wesley Glen (Room 110B)

George and Bea Space ndash Emeritus at Pinnacle Assisted Living

Sanda Stenescu ndash At Home

Helen Tornik ndash The Worthington

Helen Varveris ndash Saint George on the Commons

If you would like the priest to visit a friend or family member or if you would like your

name (or the name of a loved one) added to this list please contact the Cathedral Office

MAY THE LORD REMEMBER There will be a One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas today Sunday March 22 2015

May his memory be eternal

There will be a Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras next Sunday March 29 2015

May his memory be eternal

COFFEE HOUR All visitors and guests are encouraged to come to the coffee hour so we may properly welcome you

The Coffee Hour today Sunday March 22 2015 will be hosted by the Parish Council

The Coffee Hour next Sunday March 29 2015 will be hosted by the Parish Council

LENTEN PRAYER OF

SAINT EPHREM THE SYRIAN O Lord and Master of my life Take from me the spirit of sloth faint-

heartedness lust of power and idle talk

But give rather the spirit of chastity humility patience and love to

Thy servant

Yea Lord and King Grant me to see my own errors and not to judge

my brother for Thou art blessed unto ages of ages Amen

He Who Is God Hebrews 613-20 especially verse 17

ldquoThus God determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of

promise the immutability of His counsel confirmed it by an oathrdquo

As the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius observes ldquoThe universe is changerdquo While we like the ancients

experience the universality of change in Christ we are blessed to know the greater certain and unchanging reality of

God God does not change but indelibly makes Himself known All may dip into the stream of holy tradition at any

point in history and meet the unchanging immutable God

When the new light of Christ broke through upon the world the Lord added promises to His earlier pledges As our

knowledge of God increases He remains the same We discern Him more clearly for we have found that the God

who promises also keeps His word

In the todayrsquos passage from Hebrews the Apostle Paul addresses Godrsquos immutability He anchors his teaching to the

unvarying nature of God Let us consider what we may learn about this immutable Lord we worship

God is the greatest Being we could ever encounter or imagine (verse 13) No matter what category we choose ndash

goodness power truth knowledge value reliability stability ndash God exceeds our very definition of that category

Thus we rightly call Him Good One almighty the Truth all-knowing unchanging and so on

Being ultimate God reigns supreme over all who claim to speak the truth (verses 13 and 18) We note however that

God always gives us cause to believe in Him knowing full well that we are accustomed to lies and half-truth He

swears an oath of fidelity and truth to us

What surety do we have that there is no deception in the Word of God First and foremost He swears by Himself

For this reason the Lord Jesus pointedly asks ldquoWhat greater than God do you requirerdquo (see Matthew 2316-22)

God blesses us especially when we trust Him (Hebrews 614) In this verse the Apostle again quotes the Genesis

account (221-17) of Abraham Can we imagine a greater trust in the veracity of God than that which Abraham

exhibited Truthfully God ever proves Himself faithful to the word that He spoke to Abraham ndash a truth He sustains to

this day

God is our strong consolation (Hebrews 618) no matter what happens Saint Paul says ldquoBlessed be the God and

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of mercies and God of all comfort Who comforts us in all our tribulation

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us so our consolation also abounds through Christrdquo (II Corinthians 13-5)

What about those times when we are wounded unfairly or when we have fallen and then desire to repent Let us

come with our heartaches to Christ who cares and consoles

ldquoOur God is refuge and strength a helper in afflictions which mightily befall usrdquo (Psalm 451) In God we always

have ground for hope Our task is to ldquolay hold of the hope set before us This hope we have as an anchor of the soul

both sure and steadfastrdquo (Hebrews 618-19)

This hope is personal as well for God offers Himself to us We may cry out to Him with confidence ldquoO Lord Thou

art my hope from my youthrdquo (Psalm 704)

Finally the Apostle Paul reassures us that the immutable God is ever accessible (Hebrews 619-20) Christ our High

Priest is present before God the Father As fellow man and Savior of all He is beyond the veil that separates God

from mankind ever interceding for us

O Christ unchanging One my only Hope hasten to my great need and save me

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The Epistle Reading

ΠΡΟΚΕΊΜΕΝΟΝ Ἦχος βαρύς

Κύριος ἰσχὺν τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ δώσει

Στίχ Ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ υἱοὶ Θεοῦ ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ δόξαν καὶ τιμήν

Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 613-20 Ἀδελφοί τῷ Ἀβραὰμ ἐπαγγειλάμενος ὁ θεός ἐπεὶ κατrsquo οὐδενὸς εἶχεν μείζονος ὀμόσαι ὤμοσεν

καθrsquo ἑαυτοῦ λέγων Ἦ μὴν εὐλογῶν εὐλογήσω σε καὶ πληθύνων πληθυνῶ σε Καὶ οὕτως

μακροθυμήσας ἐπέτυχεν τῆς ἐπαγγελίας Ἄνθρωποι μὲν γὰρ κατὰ τοῦ μείζονος ὀμνύουσιν καὶ

πάσης αὐτοῖς ἀντιλογίας πέρας εἰς βεβαίωσιν ὁ ὅρκος Ἐν ᾧ περισσότερον βουλόμενος ὁ θεὸς

ἐπιδεῖξαι τοῖς κληρονόμοις τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τὸ ἀμετάθετον τῆς βουλῆς αὐτοῦ ἐμεσίτευσεν ὅρκῳ

ἵνα διὰ δύο πραγμάτων ἀμεταθέτων ἐν οἷς ἀδύνατον ψεύσασθαι θεόν ἰσχυρὰν παράκλησιν

ἔχωμεν οἱ καταφυγόντες κρατῆσαι τῆς προκειμένης ἐλπίδοςmiddot ἣν ὡς ἄγκυραν ἔχομεν τῆς ψυχῆς

ἀσφαλῆ τε καὶ βεβαίαν καὶ εἰσερχομένην εἰς τὸ ἐσώτερον τοῦ καταπετάσματοςmiddot ὅπου πρόδρομος

ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα

PROKEIMENON Grave Tone

The Lord will give strength to his people

Verse Bring to the Lord O sons of God bring to the Lord honor and glory

Saint Paulrsquos Letter to the Hebrews 613-20 BRETHREN when God made a promise to Abraham since he had no one greater by whom to swear he swore to

himself saying Surely I will bless you and multiply you And thus Abraham having patiently endured

obtained the promise Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves and in all their disputes an oath is final for

confirmation So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable

character of his purpose he interposed with an oath so that through two unchangeable things in which it is

impossible that God should prove false we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize

the hope set before us We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul a hope that enters into the inner

shrine behind the curtain where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf having become a high priest for

ever after the order of Melchizedek

The Proclamation of the Holy Gospel

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to

Saint Mark the Evangelist 917-31

At that time a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying Teacher I brought my son to you for he has a dumb

spirit and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid and I

asked your disciples to cast it out and they were not able And he answered them O faithless generation how

long am I to be with you How long am I to bear with you Bring him to me And they brought the boy to him

and when the spirit saw him immediately it convulsed the boy and he fell on the ground and rolled about

foaming at the mouth And Jesus asked his father How long has he had this And he said From childhood

And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water to destroy him but if you can do anything have pity on

us and help us And Jesus said to him If you can All things are possible to him who believes Immediately

the father of the child cried out and said I believe help my unbelief And when Jesus saw that a crowd came

running together he rebuked the unclean spirit saying to it You dumb and deaf spirit I command you come out

of him and never enter him again And after crying out and convulsing him terribly it came out and the boy

was like a corpse so that most of them said He is dead But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up and

he arose And when he had entered the house his disciples asked him privately Why could we not cast it out

And he said to them This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting They went on from

there and passed through Galilee And he would not have any one know it for he was teaching his disciples

saying to them The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men and they will kill him and when he is

killed after three days he will rise

Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 917-31

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ λέγων διδάσκαλε ἤνεγκα τὸν υἱόν μου πρός

σε ἔχοντα πνεῦμα ἄλαλον καὶ ὅπου ἂν αὐτὸν καταλάβῃ ῥήσσει αὐτόν καὶ ἀφρίζει καὶ τρίζει

τοὺς ὀδόντας αὐτοῦ καὶ ξηραίνεται καὶ εἶπον τοῖς μαθηταῖς σου ἵνα αὐτὸ ἐκβάλωσι καὶ οὐκ

ἴσχυσαν ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς αὐτῷ λέγει ὦ γενεὰ ἄπιστος ἕως πότε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἔσομαι ἕως πότε

ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν φέρετε αὐτὸν πρός με καὶ ἤνεγκαν αὐτὸν πρὸς αὐτόν καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν εὐθέως τὸ

πνεῦμα ἐσπάραξεν αὐτόν καὶ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἐκυλίετο ἀφρίζων καὶ ἐπηρώτησε τὸν πατέρα

αὐτοῦ πόσος χρόνος ἐστὶν ὡς τοῦτο γέγονεν αὐτῷ ὁ δὲ εἶπε παιδιόθεν καὶ πολλάκις αὐτὸν καὶ

εἰς πῦρ ἔβαλε καὶ εἰς ὕδατα ἵνα ἀπολέσῃ αὐτόν ἀλλ᾿ εἴ τι δύνασαι βοήθησον ἡμῖν σπλαγχνισθεὶς

ἐφ᾿ ἡμᾶς ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ τὸ εἰ δύνασαι πιστεῦσαι πάντα δυνατὰ τῷ πιστεύοντι καὶ

εὐθέως κράξας ὁ πατὴρ τοῦ παιδίου μετὰ δακρύων ἔλεγε πιστεύω κύριε βοήθει μου τῇ ἀπιστίᾳ

ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι ἐπισυντρέχει ὄχλος ἐπετίμησε τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ λέγων αὐτῷ τὸ

πνεῦμα τὸ ἄλαλον καὶ κωφόν ἐγώ σοι ἐπιτάσσω ἔξελθε ἐξ αὐτοῦ καὶ μηκέτι εἰσέλθῃς εἰς αὐτόν

καὶ κράξαν καὶ πολλὰ σπαράξαν αὐτὸν ἐξῆλθε καὶ ἐγένετο ὡσεὶ νεκρός ὥστε πολλοὺς λέγειν ὅτι

ἀπέθανεν ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς κρατήσας αὐτὸν τῆς χειρὸς ἤγειρεν αὐτόν καὶ ἀνέστη Καὶ εἰσελθόντα

αὐτὸν εἰς οἶκον οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτων αὐτὸν κατ᾿ ἰδίαν ὅτι ἡμεῖς οὐκ ἠδυνήθημεν ἐκβαλεῖν

αὐτό καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς τοῦτο τὸ γένος ἐν οὐδενὶ δύναται ἐξελθεῖν εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ

Καὶ ἐκεῖθεν ἐξελθόντες παρεπορεύοντο διὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ οὐκ ἤθελεν ἵνα τις γνῷ ἐδίδασκε

γὰρ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ὅτι ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς χεῖρας

ἀνθρώπων καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν καὶ ἀποκτανθεὶς τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

ldquoYou will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every

occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to Godrdquo

mdash Saint Paulrsquos Second Letter to the Corinthians 911

Becoming an Apostle

Christ told His disciples ldquoFollow me and I will make you fishers of menrdquo When He called them they gave

up their profession and their families and left everything to devote themselves to His work Are we not also

called to follow Him Does this mean we are to give up our livelihood and leave our families No Only a few

are called in such a manner but we are still called to become His Apostles How can we do this if we are not

able to pack up and head for a mission somewhere in the world

How about the needs of our own Church Attendance to church services is not so great Less than 25 of our

members will be found in the church on Sundays We are lucky if we see them on Christmas or Pascha How

about ourselves Are we responsible for this lack of participation in the Sacramental life of the Church What

effort have we made to urge others to come and participate How effective are we on Sunday at rousing all of

our family members to get up and get ready to get to Church before the service begins Do we just satisfy

ourselves with getting to Church on time Can we say that we are a leader for Christ

When we are moved by a sermon do we share it with others When we are cleansed and spiritually uplifted

by participation in the Sacraments do we encourage others to do the same Do we think the job of spreading the

message of the Gospel is the work of the Church alone This is not the correct view as from the earliest days of

the Church all of Christrsquos followers were active in spreading the Gospel message Every Christian is called and

capable of being a preacher of the Gospel message It is not necessary to go to Africa or some other exotic place

to be a missionary You can become one in your own home your neighborhood and parish community

As Bishop Augoustinos writes ldquoEvery Christian should consider himself a little Apostle in the world No

legitimate cause can interfere with a missionary endeavor If he is a fervent Christian wherever he is he will find

an opportunity to speak about Christ At home at school at college on boats in every place there are souls who

seek light and salvation the believer can throw out his net Even if he does not achieve much even if he saves

one sinner from the brink of destructionmdashhe will be considered great in the eye of the Lordrdquo

The ldquoStewardship Thought of the Dayrdquo is borrowed from Orthodox Way of Life blog posted March 16 2015

Parishioners often ask the question ldquoIrsquom one person Can I make a differencerdquo The answer to that question

is ldquoYes you canrdquo History is full of individuals who acting alone made all the difference in their churches

communities and the world Your good example multiplied by hundreds of others acting together will be

the catalyst that sustains and moves our parish forward in the mission given to us by our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ

You can become a disciple and apostle of Godrsquos truth by encouraging others to participate in the

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 23 2015 Isaiah 3733-386 Genesis 1312-18 Proverbs 1427-154

March 24 2015 Isaiah 4018-31 Genesis 151-15 Proverbs 157-19

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 25 2015 Luke 139-49 56 Hebrews 211-18 Luke 124-38

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 26 2015 Isaiah 425-16 Genesis 1820-33 Proverbs 1617-1717

March 27 2015 Isaiah 4511-17 Genesis 221-18 Proverbs 1717-185

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 28 2015 Hebrews 91-7 Luke 139-49 56

March 29 2015 John 2019-31 Hebrews 911-14 Mark 1032-45

Sunday March 22 2015

Sunday of the Saint John Klimakos author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent

(Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

Monday March 23 2015

Great Compline 530 pm

Bible Study (after Great Compline)

NO GOYA VOLLYBALL PRACTICE DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 24 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Great Vespers 530 pm

Dessert and Coffee Reception (after Great Vespers)

Wednesday March 25 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Orthros 815 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 930 am Artoklasia 1130 am

Parish Feast Day Luncheon (after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy)

Adult Greek Language School Class 600 pm

Friday March 27 2015 GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Begins

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου) 600 pm

Saturday March 28 2015

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Continues

Greek Language School Classes 1000 am

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir Rehearsal 1000 am

Sunday March 29 2015

Sunday of the Saint Mary of Egypt (Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras

Procession of the Greek Language School and the Sunday Church School

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Concludes

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Any items that you wish to appear in the Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Office no later than Wednesday afternoon at 500 pm Please note that announcements may be

altered to comply with style formatting and space constraints We appreciate your thoughtful cooperation

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AHEPA FAMILY BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS The AHEPA Family (Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena)

Buckeye Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2015 scholarship applications are ready and

available The application is available online at wwwbsfbuckeyedistrict11org Students can access the

application by clicking on Applications on the menu at the top of the website All the instructions and submission

options are listed As a reminder students or their parent(s) or guardian must be a member in good standing of

one of the chapters in the Buckeye District 11 and they must have been a member for the past three years

GREAT VESPERS AND COFFEE SOCIAL The 50 Plus Group will join with the entire Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral community in the Great

Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Following the Great Vespers the Fifty-Plus Group will host a Coffee Social in the Cathedral Social Hall for

dessert coffee and fellowship Please bring a Lenten dessert to share

PHILOPTOCHOS HOMELESS MEAL MINISTRIES The Philoptochos Homeless Ministries will be serving a meal for the homeless on Thursday March 26 2015

For more information or to volunteer please contact Diane Chakalis at dianechakaliswowwaycom or you may

call or text her at (614) 560-9922

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Language School holds children and adult classes on Saturdays from

1000 am to 100 pm and adult classes on Wednesday evenings at 600 pm The remaining Saturday Morning Classes

for March are Saturday March 28 2015 The remaining Wednesday Adult Greek Language School Class for the month

of March will be Wednesday March 25 2015

STEWARDSHIP FORMS Thank you to all who have filled out their pledge forms It is a blessing to be able to plan accordingly and your

gifts of time talent and treasure assist us in supporting and creating new ministries to meet the growing needs of

our parish We are nearing completion of the first quarter if you have not filled out a 2015 Stewardship Form

please do so your support is very much appreciated Forms are available in the Narthex Thank you

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14 2015 All members of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in-good-standing are welcome to attend all parish council meetings

MEN RETIREES The men retirees of the Cathedral will assemble at 900 am on Monday April 13 2015 at Spirorsquos Plaza Cafeacute

located at 2958 McKinley Avenue Columbus Ohio for a great breakfast and fellowship

SAVE THE DATE The Greek Olympic Society will be hosting their 2015 Glendi Dance on Saturday May 16 2015 Ticket sales

will begin this next week Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this wonderful event

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

Page 2: Annunciationfiles.ctctcdn.com/47ce9b48301/af24b531-55f3-458d-b... · Dr. Michael Chakeres – Willowbrook Christian Home John Gagas – First Community Village Annette George –

TODAY WE COMMEMORATE Saint Basil the Hieromartyr of Ancyra Venerable Saint Isaac founder of the Dalmatian Monastery at

Constantinople the Martyr Saint Drosida of Antioch the daughter of the Emperor Trajan and five nuns Saint

Agalida Saint Apollinaria Saint Daria Saint Mamthusa and Saint Thais the Holy Martyrs Saint Callinica and

Saint Basilissa of Rome the Neomartyr Saint Euthymius of Prodromou Skete on Mount Athos the Neomartyrs

Schema-Abbess Saint Sophia of Kiev and her presbyter Reverend Father Dimitry Ivanov

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Please pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ at todayrsquos Divine Liturgy and throughout the week

Anargiros Aivaliotis ndash Arlington Court

Carol Barbour ndash National Church Residence

Anastasia (Gust) Constantinidis ndash At Home

Dr Michael Chakeres ndash Willowbrook Christian Home

John Gagas ndash First Community Village

Annette George ndash The Forum at Knightsbridge

Christ L George ndash At Home

Florence George ndash At Home

Fedor Kapustin ndash Emerald Crossing

Ruth Mack ndash Mother Angeline McCrory Manor

Theodora Kontras ndash National Church Residence

Katie Moulas ndash Arlington Court

Angelo Pandelaras ndash Wesley Glen

Freda Pappas ndash New Albany Garden

Marge Paras ndash National Church Residence

Effie Pathis ndash Arlington Court

John Proicou ndash New Albany Garden

Niki Shook ndash Wesley Glen (Room 110B)

George and Bea Space ndash Emeritus at Pinnacle Assisted Living

Sanda Stenescu ndash At Home

Helen Tornik ndash The Worthington

Helen Varveris ndash Saint George on the Commons

If you would like the priest to visit a friend or family member or if you would like your

name (or the name of a loved one) added to this list please contact the Cathedral Office

MAY THE LORD REMEMBER There will be a One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas today Sunday March 22 2015

May his memory be eternal

There will be a Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras next Sunday March 29 2015

May his memory be eternal

COFFEE HOUR All visitors and guests are encouraged to come to the coffee hour so we may properly welcome you

The Coffee Hour today Sunday March 22 2015 will be hosted by the Parish Council

The Coffee Hour next Sunday March 29 2015 will be hosted by the Parish Council

LENTEN PRAYER OF

SAINT EPHREM THE SYRIAN O Lord and Master of my life Take from me the spirit of sloth faint-

heartedness lust of power and idle talk

But give rather the spirit of chastity humility patience and love to

Thy servant

Yea Lord and King Grant me to see my own errors and not to judge

my brother for Thou art blessed unto ages of ages Amen

He Who Is God Hebrews 613-20 especially verse 17

ldquoThus God determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of

promise the immutability of His counsel confirmed it by an oathrdquo

As the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius observes ldquoThe universe is changerdquo While we like the ancients

experience the universality of change in Christ we are blessed to know the greater certain and unchanging reality of

God God does not change but indelibly makes Himself known All may dip into the stream of holy tradition at any

point in history and meet the unchanging immutable God

When the new light of Christ broke through upon the world the Lord added promises to His earlier pledges As our

knowledge of God increases He remains the same We discern Him more clearly for we have found that the God

who promises also keeps His word

In the todayrsquos passage from Hebrews the Apostle Paul addresses Godrsquos immutability He anchors his teaching to the

unvarying nature of God Let us consider what we may learn about this immutable Lord we worship

God is the greatest Being we could ever encounter or imagine (verse 13) No matter what category we choose ndash

goodness power truth knowledge value reliability stability ndash God exceeds our very definition of that category

Thus we rightly call Him Good One almighty the Truth all-knowing unchanging and so on

Being ultimate God reigns supreme over all who claim to speak the truth (verses 13 and 18) We note however that

God always gives us cause to believe in Him knowing full well that we are accustomed to lies and half-truth He

swears an oath of fidelity and truth to us

What surety do we have that there is no deception in the Word of God First and foremost He swears by Himself

For this reason the Lord Jesus pointedly asks ldquoWhat greater than God do you requirerdquo (see Matthew 2316-22)

God blesses us especially when we trust Him (Hebrews 614) In this verse the Apostle again quotes the Genesis

account (221-17) of Abraham Can we imagine a greater trust in the veracity of God than that which Abraham

exhibited Truthfully God ever proves Himself faithful to the word that He spoke to Abraham ndash a truth He sustains to

this day

God is our strong consolation (Hebrews 618) no matter what happens Saint Paul says ldquoBlessed be the God and

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of mercies and God of all comfort Who comforts us in all our tribulation

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us so our consolation also abounds through Christrdquo (II Corinthians 13-5)

What about those times when we are wounded unfairly or when we have fallen and then desire to repent Let us

come with our heartaches to Christ who cares and consoles

ldquoOur God is refuge and strength a helper in afflictions which mightily befall usrdquo (Psalm 451) In God we always

have ground for hope Our task is to ldquolay hold of the hope set before us This hope we have as an anchor of the soul

both sure and steadfastrdquo (Hebrews 618-19)

This hope is personal as well for God offers Himself to us We may cry out to Him with confidence ldquoO Lord Thou

art my hope from my youthrdquo (Psalm 704)

Finally the Apostle Paul reassures us that the immutable God is ever accessible (Hebrews 619-20) Christ our High

Priest is present before God the Father As fellow man and Savior of all He is beyond the veil that separates God

from mankind ever interceding for us

O Christ unchanging One my only Hope hasten to my great need and save me

wwwdynamispublicationsorg

The Epistle Reading

ΠΡΟΚΕΊΜΕΝΟΝ Ἦχος βαρύς

Κύριος ἰσχὺν τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ δώσει

Στίχ Ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ υἱοὶ Θεοῦ ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ δόξαν καὶ τιμήν

Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 613-20 Ἀδελφοί τῷ Ἀβραὰμ ἐπαγγειλάμενος ὁ θεός ἐπεὶ κατrsquo οὐδενὸς εἶχεν μείζονος ὀμόσαι ὤμοσεν

καθrsquo ἑαυτοῦ λέγων Ἦ μὴν εὐλογῶν εὐλογήσω σε καὶ πληθύνων πληθυνῶ σε Καὶ οὕτως

μακροθυμήσας ἐπέτυχεν τῆς ἐπαγγελίας Ἄνθρωποι μὲν γὰρ κατὰ τοῦ μείζονος ὀμνύουσιν καὶ

πάσης αὐτοῖς ἀντιλογίας πέρας εἰς βεβαίωσιν ὁ ὅρκος Ἐν ᾧ περισσότερον βουλόμενος ὁ θεὸς

ἐπιδεῖξαι τοῖς κληρονόμοις τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τὸ ἀμετάθετον τῆς βουλῆς αὐτοῦ ἐμεσίτευσεν ὅρκῳ

ἵνα διὰ δύο πραγμάτων ἀμεταθέτων ἐν οἷς ἀδύνατον ψεύσασθαι θεόν ἰσχυρὰν παράκλησιν

ἔχωμεν οἱ καταφυγόντες κρατῆσαι τῆς προκειμένης ἐλπίδοςmiddot ἣν ὡς ἄγκυραν ἔχομεν τῆς ψυχῆς

ἀσφαλῆ τε καὶ βεβαίαν καὶ εἰσερχομένην εἰς τὸ ἐσώτερον τοῦ καταπετάσματοςmiddot ὅπου πρόδρομος

ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα

PROKEIMENON Grave Tone

The Lord will give strength to his people

Verse Bring to the Lord O sons of God bring to the Lord honor and glory

Saint Paulrsquos Letter to the Hebrews 613-20 BRETHREN when God made a promise to Abraham since he had no one greater by whom to swear he swore to

himself saying Surely I will bless you and multiply you And thus Abraham having patiently endured

obtained the promise Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves and in all their disputes an oath is final for

confirmation So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable

character of his purpose he interposed with an oath so that through two unchangeable things in which it is

impossible that God should prove false we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize

the hope set before us We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul a hope that enters into the inner

shrine behind the curtain where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf having become a high priest for

ever after the order of Melchizedek

The Proclamation of the Holy Gospel

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to

Saint Mark the Evangelist 917-31

At that time a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying Teacher I brought my son to you for he has a dumb

spirit and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid and I

asked your disciples to cast it out and they were not able And he answered them O faithless generation how

long am I to be with you How long am I to bear with you Bring him to me And they brought the boy to him

and when the spirit saw him immediately it convulsed the boy and he fell on the ground and rolled about

foaming at the mouth And Jesus asked his father How long has he had this And he said From childhood

And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water to destroy him but if you can do anything have pity on

us and help us And Jesus said to him If you can All things are possible to him who believes Immediately

the father of the child cried out and said I believe help my unbelief And when Jesus saw that a crowd came

running together he rebuked the unclean spirit saying to it You dumb and deaf spirit I command you come out

of him and never enter him again And after crying out and convulsing him terribly it came out and the boy

was like a corpse so that most of them said He is dead But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up and

he arose And when he had entered the house his disciples asked him privately Why could we not cast it out

And he said to them This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting They went on from

there and passed through Galilee And he would not have any one know it for he was teaching his disciples

saying to them The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men and they will kill him and when he is

killed after three days he will rise

Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 917-31

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ λέγων διδάσκαλε ἤνεγκα τὸν υἱόν μου πρός

σε ἔχοντα πνεῦμα ἄλαλον καὶ ὅπου ἂν αὐτὸν καταλάβῃ ῥήσσει αὐτόν καὶ ἀφρίζει καὶ τρίζει

τοὺς ὀδόντας αὐτοῦ καὶ ξηραίνεται καὶ εἶπον τοῖς μαθηταῖς σου ἵνα αὐτὸ ἐκβάλωσι καὶ οὐκ

ἴσχυσαν ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς αὐτῷ λέγει ὦ γενεὰ ἄπιστος ἕως πότε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἔσομαι ἕως πότε

ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν φέρετε αὐτὸν πρός με καὶ ἤνεγκαν αὐτὸν πρὸς αὐτόν καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν εὐθέως τὸ

πνεῦμα ἐσπάραξεν αὐτόν καὶ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἐκυλίετο ἀφρίζων καὶ ἐπηρώτησε τὸν πατέρα

αὐτοῦ πόσος χρόνος ἐστὶν ὡς τοῦτο γέγονεν αὐτῷ ὁ δὲ εἶπε παιδιόθεν καὶ πολλάκις αὐτὸν καὶ

εἰς πῦρ ἔβαλε καὶ εἰς ὕδατα ἵνα ἀπολέσῃ αὐτόν ἀλλ᾿ εἴ τι δύνασαι βοήθησον ἡμῖν σπλαγχνισθεὶς

ἐφ᾿ ἡμᾶς ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ τὸ εἰ δύνασαι πιστεῦσαι πάντα δυνατὰ τῷ πιστεύοντι καὶ

εὐθέως κράξας ὁ πατὴρ τοῦ παιδίου μετὰ δακρύων ἔλεγε πιστεύω κύριε βοήθει μου τῇ ἀπιστίᾳ

ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι ἐπισυντρέχει ὄχλος ἐπετίμησε τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ λέγων αὐτῷ τὸ

πνεῦμα τὸ ἄλαλον καὶ κωφόν ἐγώ σοι ἐπιτάσσω ἔξελθε ἐξ αὐτοῦ καὶ μηκέτι εἰσέλθῃς εἰς αὐτόν

καὶ κράξαν καὶ πολλὰ σπαράξαν αὐτὸν ἐξῆλθε καὶ ἐγένετο ὡσεὶ νεκρός ὥστε πολλοὺς λέγειν ὅτι

ἀπέθανεν ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς κρατήσας αὐτὸν τῆς χειρὸς ἤγειρεν αὐτόν καὶ ἀνέστη Καὶ εἰσελθόντα

αὐτὸν εἰς οἶκον οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτων αὐτὸν κατ᾿ ἰδίαν ὅτι ἡμεῖς οὐκ ἠδυνήθημεν ἐκβαλεῖν

αὐτό καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς τοῦτο τὸ γένος ἐν οὐδενὶ δύναται ἐξελθεῖν εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ

Καὶ ἐκεῖθεν ἐξελθόντες παρεπορεύοντο διὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ οὐκ ἤθελεν ἵνα τις γνῷ ἐδίδασκε

γὰρ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ὅτι ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς χεῖρας

ἀνθρώπων καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν καὶ ἀποκτανθεὶς τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

ldquoYou will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every

occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to Godrdquo

mdash Saint Paulrsquos Second Letter to the Corinthians 911

Becoming an Apostle

Christ told His disciples ldquoFollow me and I will make you fishers of menrdquo When He called them they gave

up their profession and their families and left everything to devote themselves to His work Are we not also

called to follow Him Does this mean we are to give up our livelihood and leave our families No Only a few

are called in such a manner but we are still called to become His Apostles How can we do this if we are not

able to pack up and head for a mission somewhere in the world

How about the needs of our own Church Attendance to church services is not so great Less than 25 of our

members will be found in the church on Sundays We are lucky if we see them on Christmas or Pascha How

about ourselves Are we responsible for this lack of participation in the Sacramental life of the Church What

effort have we made to urge others to come and participate How effective are we on Sunday at rousing all of

our family members to get up and get ready to get to Church before the service begins Do we just satisfy

ourselves with getting to Church on time Can we say that we are a leader for Christ

When we are moved by a sermon do we share it with others When we are cleansed and spiritually uplifted

by participation in the Sacraments do we encourage others to do the same Do we think the job of spreading the

message of the Gospel is the work of the Church alone This is not the correct view as from the earliest days of

the Church all of Christrsquos followers were active in spreading the Gospel message Every Christian is called and

capable of being a preacher of the Gospel message It is not necessary to go to Africa or some other exotic place

to be a missionary You can become one in your own home your neighborhood and parish community

As Bishop Augoustinos writes ldquoEvery Christian should consider himself a little Apostle in the world No

legitimate cause can interfere with a missionary endeavor If he is a fervent Christian wherever he is he will find

an opportunity to speak about Christ At home at school at college on boats in every place there are souls who

seek light and salvation the believer can throw out his net Even if he does not achieve much even if he saves

one sinner from the brink of destructionmdashhe will be considered great in the eye of the Lordrdquo

The ldquoStewardship Thought of the Dayrdquo is borrowed from Orthodox Way of Life blog posted March 16 2015

Parishioners often ask the question ldquoIrsquom one person Can I make a differencerdquo The answer to that question

is ldquoYes you canrdquo History is full of individuals who acting alone made all the difference in their churches

communities and the world Your good example multiplied by hundreds of others acting together will be

the catalyst that sustains and moves our parish forward in the mission given to us by our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ

You can become a disciple and apostle of Godrsquos truth by encouraging others to participate in the

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 23 2015 Isaiah 3733-386 Genesis 1312-18 Proverbs 1427-154

March 24 2015 Isaiah 4018-31 Genesis 151-15 Proverbs 157-19

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 25 2015 Luke 139-49 56 Hebrews 211-18 Luke 124-38

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 26 2015 Isaiah 425-16 Genesis 1820-33 Proverbs 1617-1717

March 27 2015 Isaiah 4511-17 Genesis 221-18 Proverbs 1717-185

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 28 2015 Hebrews 91-7 Luke 139-49 56

March 29 2015 John 2019-31 Hebrews 911-14 Mark 1032-45

Sunday March 22 2015

Sunday of the Saint John Klimakos author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent

(Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

Monday March 23 2015

Great Compline 530 pm

Bible Study (after Great Compline)

NO GOYA VOLLYBALL PRACTICE DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 24 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Great Vespers 530 pm

Dessert and Coffee Reception (after Great Vespers)

Wednesday March 25 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Orthros 815 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 930 am Artoklasia 1130 am

Parish Feast Day Luncheon (after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy)

Adult Greek Language School Class 600 pm

Friday March 27 2015 GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Begins

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου) 600 pm

Saturday March 28 2015

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Continues

Greek Language School Classes 1000 am

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir Rehearsal 1000 am

Sunday March 29 2015

Sunday of the Saint Mary of Egypt (Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras

Procession of the Greek Language School and the Sunday Church School

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Concludes

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Any items that you wish to appear in the Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Office no later than Wednesday afternoon at 500 pm Please note that announcements may be

altered to comply with style formatting and space constraints We appreciate your thoughtful cooperation

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AHEPA FAMILY BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS The AHEPA Family (Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena)

Buckeye Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2015 scholarship applications are ready and

available The application is available online at wwwbsfbuckeyedistrict11org Students can access the

application by clicking on Applications on the menu at the top of the website All the instructions and submission

options are listed As a reminder students or their parent(s) or guardian must be a member in good standing of

one of the chapters in the Buckeye District 11 and they must have been a member for the past three years

GREAT VESPERS AND COFFEE SOCIAL The 50 Plus Group will join with the entire Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral community in the Great

Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Following the Great Vespers the Fifty-Plus Group will host a Coffee Social in the Cathedral Social Hall for

dessert coffee and fellowship Please bring a Lenten dessert to share

PHILOPTOCHOS HOMELESS MEAL MINISTRIES The Philoptochos Homeless Ministries will be serving a meal for the homeless on Thursday March 26 2015

For more information or to volunteer please contact Diane Chakalis at dianechakaliswowwaycom or you may

call or text her at (614) 560-9922

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Language School holds children and adult classes on Saturdays from

1000 am to 100 pm and adult classes on Wednesday evenings at 600 pm The remaining Saturday Morning Classes

for March are Saturday March 28 2015 The remaining Wednesday Adult Greek Language School Class for the month

of March will be Wednesday March 25 2015

STEWARDSHIP FORMS Thank you to all who have filled out their pledge forms It is a blessing to be able to plan accordingly and your

gifts of time talent and treasure assist us in supporting and creating new ministries to meet the growing needs of

our parish We are nearing completion of the first quarter if you have not filled out a 2015 Stewardship Form

please do so your support is very much appreciated Forms are available in the Narthex Thank you

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14 2015 All members of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in-good-standing are welcome to attend all parish council meetings

MEN RETIREES The men retirees of the Cathedral will assemble at 900 am on Monday April 13 2015 at Spirorsquos Plaza Cafeacute

located at 2958 McKinley Avenue Columbus Ohio for a great breakfast and fellowship

SAVE THE DATE The Greek Olympic Society will be hosting their 2015 Glendi Dance on Saturday May 16 2015 Ticket sales

will begin this next week Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this wonderful event

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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He Who Is God Hebrews 613-20 especially verse 17

ldquoThus God determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of

promise the immutability of His counsel confirmed it by an oathrdquo

As the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius observes ldquoThe universe is changerdquo While we like the ancients

experience the universality of change in Christ we are blessed to know the greater certain and unchanging reality of

God God does not change but indelibly makes Himself known All may dip into the stream of holy tradition at any

point in history and meet the unchanging immutable God

When the new light of Christ broke through upon the world the Lord added promises to His earlier pledges As our

knowledge of God increases He remains the same We discern Him more clearly for we have found that the God

who promises also keeps His word

In the todayrsquos passage from Hebrews the Apostle Paul addresses Godrsquos immutability He anchors his teaching to the

unvarying nature of God Let us consider what we may learn about this immutable Lord we worship

God is the greatest Being we could ever encounter or imagine (verse 13) No matter what category we choose ndash

goodness power truth knowledge value reliability stability ndash God exceeds our very definition of that category

Thus we rightly call Him Good One almighty the Truth all-knowing unchanging and so on

Being ultimate God reigns supreme over all who claim to speak the truth (verses 13 and 18) We note however that

God always gives us cause to believe in Him knowing full well that we are accustomed to lies and half-truth He

swears an oath of fidelity and truth to us

What surety do we have that there is no deception in the Word of God First and foremost He swears by Himself

For this reason the Lord Jesus pointedly asks ldquoWhat greater than God do you requirerdquo (see Matthew 2316-22)

God blesses us especially when we trust Him (Hebrews 614) In this verse the Apostle again quotes the Genesis

account (221-17) of Abraham Can we imagine a greater trust in the veracity of God than that which Abraham

exhibited Truthfully God ever proves Himself faithful to the word that He spoke to Abraham ndash a truth He sustains to

this day

God is our strong consolation (Hebrews 618) no matter what happens Saint Paul says ldquoBlessed be the God and

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of mercies and God of all comfort Who comforts us in all our tribulation

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us so our consolation also abounds through Christrdquo (II Corinthians 13-5)

What about those times when we are wounded unfairly or when we have fallen and then desire to repent Let us

come with our heartaches to Christ who cares and consoles

ldquoOur God is refuge and strength a helper in afflictions which mightily befall usrdquo (Psalm 451) In God we always

have ground for hope Our task is to ldquolay hold of the hope set before us This hope we have as an anchor of the soul

both sure and steadfastrdquo (Hebrews 618-19)

This hope is personal as well for God offers Himself to us We may cry out to Him with confidence ldquoO Lord Thou

art my hope from my youthrdquo (Psalm 704)

Finally the Apostle Paul reassures us that the immutable God is ever accessible (Hebrews 619-20) Christ our High

Priest is present before God the Father As fellow man and Savior of all He is beyond the veil that separates God

from mankind ever interceding for us

O Christ unchanging One my only Hope hasten to my great need and save me

wwwdynamispublicationsorg

The Epistle Reading

ΠΡΟΚΕΊΜΕΝΟΝ Ἦχος βαρύς

Κύριος ἰσχὺν τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ δώσει

Στίχ Ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ υἱοὶ Θεοῦ ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ δόξαν καὶ τιμήν

Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 613-20 Ἀδελφοί τῷ Ἀβραὰμ ἐπαγγειλάμενος ὁ θεός ἐπεὶ κατrsquo οὐδενὸς εἶχεν μείζονος ὀμόσαι ὤμοσεν

καθrsquo ἑαυτοῦ λέγων Ἦ μὴν εὐλογῶν εὐλογήσω σε καὶ πληθύνων πληθυνῶ σε Καὶ οὕτως

μακροθυμήσας ἐπέτυχεν τῆς ἐπαγγελίας Ἄνθρωποι μὲν γὰρ κατὰ τοῦ μείζονος ὀμνύουσιν καὶ

πάσης αὐτοῖς ἀντιλογίας πέρας εἰς βεβαίωσιν ὁ ὅρκος Ἐν ᾧ περισσότερον βουλόμενος ὁ θεὸς

ἐπιδεῖξαι τοῖς κληρονόμοις τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τὸ ἀμετάθετον τῆς βουλῆς αὐτοῦ ἐμεσίτευσεν ὅρκῳ

ἵνα διὰ δύο πραγμάτων ἀμεταθέτων ἐν οἷς ἀδύνατον ψεύσασθαι θεόν ἰσχυρὰν παράκλησιν

ἔχωμεν οἱ καταφυγόντες κρατῆσαι τῆς προκειμένης ἐλπίδοςmiddot ἣν ὡς ἄγκυραν ἔχομεν τῆς ψυχῆς

ἀσφαλῆ τε καὶ βεβαίαν καὶ εἰσερχομένην εἰς τὸ ἐσώτερον τοῦ καταπετάσματοςmiddot ὅπου πρόδρομος

ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα

PROKEIMENON Grave Tone

The Lord will give strength to his people

Verse Bring to the Lord O sons of God bring to the Lord honor and glory

Saint Paulrsquos Letter to the Hebrews 613-20 BRETHREN when God made a promise to Abraham since he had no one greater by whom to swear he swore to

himself saying Surely I will bless you and multiply you And thus Abraham having patiently endured

obtained the promise Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves and in all their disputes an oath is final for

confirmation So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable

character of his purpose he interposed with an oath so that through two unchangeable things in which it is

impossible that God should prove false we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize

the hope set before us We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul a hope that enters into the inner

shrine behind the curtain where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf having become a high priest for

ever after the order of Melchizedek

The Proclamation of the Holy Gospel

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to

Saint Mark the Evangelist 917-31

At that time a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying Teacher I brought my son to you for he has a dumb

spirit and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid and I

asked your disciples to cast it out and they were not able And he answered them O faithless generation how

long am I to be with you How long am I to bear with you Bring him to me And they brought the boy to him

and when the spirit saw him immediately it convulsed the boy and he fell on the ground and rolled about

foaming at the mouth And Jesus asked his father How long has he had this And he said From childhood

And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water to destroy him but if you can do anything have pity on

us and help us And Jesus said to him If you can All things are possible to him who believes Immediately

the father of the child cried out and said I believe help my unbelief And when Jesus saw that a crowd came

running together he rebuked the unclean spirit saying to it You dumb and deaf spirit I command you come out

of him and never enter him again And after crying out and convulsing him terribly it came out and the boy

was like a corpse so that most of them said He is dead But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up and

he arose And when he had entered the house his disciples asked him privately Why could we not cast it out

And he said to them This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting They went on from

there and passed through Galilee And he would not have any one know it for he was teaching his disciples

saying to them The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men and they will kill him and when he is

killed after three days he will rise

Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 917-31

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ λέγων διδάσκαλε ἤνεγκα τὸν υἱόν μου πρός

σε ἔχοντα πνεῦμα ἄλαλον καὶ ὅπου ἂν αὐτὸν καταλάβῃ ῥήσσει αὐτόν καὶ ἀφρίζει καὶ τρίζει

τοὺς ὀδόντας αὐτοῦ καὶ ξηραίνεται καὶ εἶπον τοῖς μαθηταῖς σου ἵνα αὐτὸ ἐκβάλωσι καὶ οὐκ

ἴσχυσαν ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς αὐτῷ λέγει ὦ γενεὰ ἄπιστος ἕως πότε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἔσομαι ἕως πότε

ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν φέρετε αὐτὸν πρός με καὶ ἤνεγκαν αὐτὸν πρὸς αὐτόν καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν εὐθέως τὸ

πνεῦμα ἐσπάραξεν αὐτόν καὶ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἐκυλίετο ἀφρίζων καὶ ἐπηρώτησε τὸν πατέρα

αὐτοῦ πόσος χρόνος ἐστὶν ὡς τοῦτο γέγονεν αὐτῷ ὁ δὲ εἶπε παιδιόθεν καὶ πολλάκις αὐτὸν καὶ

εἰς πῦρ ἔβαλε καὶ εἰς ὕδατα ἵνα ἀπολέσῃ αὐτόν ἀλλ᾿ εἴ τι δύνασαι βοήθησον ἡμῖν σπλαγχνισθεὶς

ἐφ᾿ ἡμᾶς ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ τὸ εἰ δύνασαι πιστεῦσαι πάντα δυνατὰ τῷ πιστεύοντι καὶ

εὐθέως κράξας ὁ πατὴρ τοῦ παιδίου μετὰ δακρύων ἔλεγε πιστεύω κύριε βοήθει μου τῇ ἀπιστίᾳ

ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι ἐπισυντρέχει ὄχλος ἐπετίμησε τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ λέγων αὐτῷ τὸ

πνεῦμα τὸ ἄλαλον καὶ κωφόν ἐγώ σοι ἐπιτάσσω ἔξελθε ἐξ αὐτοῦ καὶ μηκέτι εἰσέλθῃς εἰς αὐτόν

καὶ κράξαν καὶ πολλὰ σπαράξαν αὐτὸν ἐξῆλθε καὶ ἐγένετο ὡσεὶ νεκρός ὥστε πολλοὺς λέγειν ὅτι

ἀπέθανεν ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς κρατήσας αὐτὸν τῆς χειρὸς ἤγειρεν αὐτόν καὶ ἀνέστη Καὶ εἰσελθόντα

αὐτὸν εἰς οἶκον οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτων αὐτὸν κατ᾿ ἰδίαν ὅτι ἡμεῖς οὐκ ἠδυνήθημεν ἐκβαλεῖν

αὐτό καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς τοῦτο τὸ γένος ἐν οὐδενὶ δύναται ἐξελθεῖν εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ

Καὶ ἐκεῖθεν ἐξελθόντες παρεπορεύοντο διὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ οὐκ ἤθελεν ἵνα τις γνῷ ἐδίδασκε

γὰρ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ὅτι ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς χεῖρας

ἀνθρώπων καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν καὶ ἀποκτανθεὶς τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

ldquoYou will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every

occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to Godrdquo

mdash Saint Paulrsquos Second Letter to the Corinthians 911

Becoming an Apostle

Christ told His disciples ldquoFollow me and I will make you fishers of menrdquo When He called them they gave

up their profession and their families and left everything to devote themselves to His work Are we not also

called to follow Him Does this mean we are to give up our livelihood and leave our families No Only a few

are called in such a manner but we are still called to become His Apostles How can we do this if we are not

able to pack up and head for a mission somewhere in the world

How about the needs of our own Church Attendance to church services is not so great Less than 25 of our

members will be found in the church on Sundays We are lucky if we see them on Christmas or Pascha How

about ourselves Are we responsible for this lack of participation in the Sacramental life of the Church What

effort have we made to urge others to come and participate How effective are we on Sunday at rousing all of

our family members to get up and get ready to get to Church before the service begins Do we just satisfy

ourselves with getting to Church on time Can we say that we are a leader for Christ

When we are moved by a sermon do we share it with others When we are cleansed and spiritually uplifted

by participation in the Sacraments do we encourage others to do the same Do we think the job of spreading the

message of the Gospel is the work of the Church alone This is not the correct view as from the earliest days of

the Church all of Christrsquos followers were active in spreading the Gospel message Every Christian is called and

capable of being a preacher of the Gospel message It is not necessary to go to Africa or some other exotic place

to be a missionary You can become one in your own home your neighborhood and parish community

As Bishop Augoustinos writes ldquoEvery Christian should consider himself a little Apostle in the world No

legitimate cause can interfere with a missionary endeavor If he is a fervent Christian wherever he is he will find

an opportunity to speak about Christ At home at school at college on boats in every place there are souls who

seek light and salvation the believer can throw out his net Even if he does not achieve much even if he saves

one sinner from the brink of destructionmdashhe will be considered great in the eye of the Lordrdquo

The ldquoStewardship Thought of the Dayrdquo is borrowed from Orthodox Way of Life blog posted March 16 2015

Parishioners often ask the question ldquoIrsquom one person Can I make a differencerdquo The answer to that question

is ldquoYes you canrdquo History is full of individuals who acting alone made all the difference in their churches

communities and the world Your good example multiplied by hundreds of others acting together will be

the catalyst that sustains and moves our parish forward in the mission given to us by our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ

You can become a disciple and apostle of Godrsquos truth by encouraging others to participate in the

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 23 2015 Isaiah 3733-386 Genesis 1312-18 Proverbs 1427-154

March 24 2015 Isaiah 4018-31 Genesis 151-15 Proverbs 157-19

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 25 2015 Luke 139-49 56 Hebrews 211-18 Luke 124-38

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 26 2015 Isaiah 425-16 Genesis 1820-33 Proverbs 1617-1717

March 27 2015 Isaiah 4511-17 Genesis 221-18 Proverbs 1717-185

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 28 2015 Hebrews 91-7 Luke 139-49 56

March 29 2015 John 2019-31 Hebrews 911-14 Mark 1032-45

Sunday March 22 2015

Sunday of the Saint John Klimakos author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent

(Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

Monday March 23 2015

Great Compline 530 pm

Bible Study (after Great Compline)

NO GOYA VOLLYBALL PRACTICE DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 24 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Great Vespers 530 pm

Dessert and Coffee Reception (after Great Vespers)

Wednesday March 25 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Orthros 815 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 930 am Artoklasia 1130 am

Parish Feast Day Luncheon (after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy)

Adult Greek Language School Class 600 pm

Friday March 27 2015 GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Begins

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου) 600 pm

Saturday March 28 2015

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Continues

Greek Language School Classes 1000 am

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir Rehearsal 1000 am

Sunday March 29 2015

Sunday of the Saint Mary of Egypt (Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras

Procession of the Greek Language School and the Sunday Church School

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Concludes

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Any items that you wish to appear in the Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Office no later than Wednesday afternoon at 500 pm Please note that announcements may be

altered to comply with style formatting and space constraints We appreciate your thoughtful cooperation

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AHEPA FAMILY BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS The AHEPA Family (Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena)

Buckeye Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2015 scholarship applications are ready and

available The application is available online at wwwbsfbuckeyedistrict11org Students can access the

application by clicking on Applications on the menu at the top of the website All the instructions and submission

options are listed As a reminder students or their parent(s) or guardian must be a member in good standing of

one of the chapters in the Buckeye District 11 and they must have been a member for the past three years

GREAT VESPERS AND COFFEE SOCIAL The 50 Plus Group will join with the entire Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral community in the Great

Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Following the Great Vespers the Fifty-Plus Group will host a Coffee Social in the Cathedral Social Hall for

dessert coffee and fellowship Please bring a Lenten dessert to share

PHILOPTOCHOS HOMELESS MEAL MINISTRIES The Philoptochos Homeless Ministries will be serving a meal for the homeless on Thursday March 26 2015

For more information or to volunteer please contact Diane Chakalis at dianechakaliswowwaycom or you may

call or text her at (614) 560-9922

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Language School holds children and adult classes on Saturdays from

1000 am to 100 pm and adult classes on Wednesday evenings at 600 pm The remaining Saturday Morning Classes

for March are Saturday March 28 2015 The remaining Wednesday Adult Greek Language School Class for the month

of March will be Wednesday March 25 2015

STEWARDSHIP FORMS Thank you to all who have filled out their pledge forms It is a blessing to be able to plan accordingly and your

gifts of time talent and treasure assist us in supporting and creating new ministries to meet the growing needs of

our parish We are nearing completion of the first quarter if you have not filled out a 2015 Stewardship Form

please do so your support is very much appreciated Forms are available in the Narthex Thank you

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14 2015 All members of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in-good-standing are welcome to attend all parish council meetings

MEN RETIREES The men retirees of the Cathedral will assemble at 900 am on Monday April 13 2015 at Spirorsquos Plaza Cafeacute

located at 2958 McKinley Avenue Columbus Ohio for a great breakfast and fellowship

SAVE THE DATE The Greek Olympic Society will be hosting their 2015 Glendi Dance on Saturday May 16 2015 Ticket sales

will begin this next week Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this wonderful event

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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The Epistle Reading

ΠΡΟΚΕΊΜΕΝΟΝ Ἦχος βαρύς

Κύριος ἰσχὺν τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ δώσει

Στίχ Ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ υἱοὶ Θεοῦ ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ δόξαν καὶ τιμήν

Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 613-20 Ἀδελφοί τῷ Ἀβραὰμ ἐπαγγειλάμενος ὁ θεός ἐπεὶ κατrsquo οὐδενὸς εἶχεν μείζονος ὀμόσαι ὤμοσεν

καθrsquo ἑαυτοῦ λέγων Ἦ μὴν εὐλογῶν εὐλογήσω σε καὶ πληθύνων πληθυνῶ σε Καὶ οὕτως

μακροθυμήσας ἐπέτυχεν τῆς ἐπαγγελίας Ἄνθρωποι μὲν γὰρ κατὰ τοῦ μείζονος ὀμνύουσιν καὶ

πάσης αὐτοῖς ἀντιλογίας πέρας εἰς βεβαίωσιν ὁ ὅρκος Ἐν ᾧ περισσότερον βουλόμενος ὁ θεὸς

ἐπιδεῖξαι τοῖς κληρονόμοις τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τὸ ἀμετάθετον τῆς βουλῆς αὐτοῦ ἐμεσίτευσεν ὅρκῳ

ἵνα διὰ δύο πραγμάτων ἀμεταθέτων ἐν οἷς ἀδύνατον ψεύσασθαι θεόν ἰσχυρὰν παράκλησιν

ἔχωμεν οἱ καταφυγόντες κρατῆσαι τῆς προκειμένης ἐλπίδοςmiddot ἣν ὡς ἄγκυραν ἔχομεν τῆς ψυχῆς

ἀσφαλῆ τε καὶ βεβαίαν καὶ εἰσερχομένην εἰς τὸ ἐσώτερον τοῦ καταπετάσματοςmiddot ὅπου πρόδρομος

ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα

PROKEIMENON Grave Tone

The Lord will give strength to his people

Verse Bring to the Lord O sons of God bring to the Lord honor and glory

Saint Paulrsquos Letter to the Hebrews 613-20 BRETHREN when God made a promise to Abraham since he had no one greater by whom to swear he swore to

himself saying Surely I will bless you and multiply you And thus Abraham having patiently endured

obtained the promise Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves and in all their disputes an oath is final for

confirmation So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable

character of his purpose he interposed with an oath so that through two unchangeable things in which it is

impossible that God should prove false we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize

the hope set before us We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul a hope that enters into the inner

shrine behind the curtain where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf having become a high priest for

ever after the order of Melchizedek

The Proclamation of the Holy Gospel

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to

Saint Mark the Evangelist 917-31

At that time a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying Teacher I brought my son to you for he has a dumb

spirit and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid and I

asked your disciples to cast it out and they were not able And he answered them O faithless generation how

long am I to be with you How long am I to bear with you Bring him to me And they brought the boy to him

and when the spirit saw him immediately it convulsed the boy and he fell on the ground and rolled about

foaming at the mouth And Jesus asked his father How long has he had this And he said From childhood

And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water to destroy him but if you can do anything have pity on

us and help us And Jesus said to him If you can All things are possible to him who believes Immediately

the father of the child cried out and said I believe help my unbelief And when Jesus saw that a crowd came

running together he rebuked the unclean spirit saying to it You dumb and deaf spirit I command you come out

of him and never enter him again And after crying out and convulsing him terribly it came out and the boy

was like a corpse so that most of them said He is dead But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up and

he arose And when he had entered the house his disciples asked him privately Why could we not cast it out

And he said to them This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting They went on from

there and passed through Galilee And he would not have any one know it for he was teaching his disciples

saying to them The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men and they will kill him and when he is

killed after three days he will rise

Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 917-31

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ λέγων διδάσκαλε ἤνεγκα τὸν υἱόν μου πρός

σε ἔχοντα πνεῦμα ἄλαλον καὶ ὅπου ἂν αὐτὸν καταλάβῃ ῥήσσει αὐτόν καὶ ἀφρίζει καὶ τρίζει

τοὺς ὀδόντας αὐτοῦ καὶ ξηραίνεται καὶ εἶπον τοῖς μαθηταῖς σου ἵνα αὐτὸ ἐκβάλωσι καὶ οὐκ

ἴσχυσαν ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς αὐτῷ λέγει ὦ γενεὰ ἄπιστος ἕως πότε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἔσομαι ἕως πότε

ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν φέρετε αὐτὸν πρός με καὶ ἤνεγκαν αὐτὸν πρὸς αὐτόν καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν εὐθέως τὸ

πνεῦμα ἐσπάραξεν αὐτόν καὶ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἐκυλίετο ἀφρίζων καὶ ἐπηρώτησε τὸν πατέρα

αὐτοῦ πόσος χρόνος ἐστὶν ὡς τοῦτο γέγονεν αὐτῷ ὁ δὲ εἶπε παιδιόθεν καὶ πολλάκις αὐτὸν καὶ

εἰς πῦρ ἔβαλε καὶ εἰς ὕδατα ἵνα ἀπολέσῃ αὐτόν ἀλλ᾿ εἴ τι δύνασαι βοήθησον ἡμῖν σπλαγχνισθεὶς

ἐφ᾿ ἡμᾶς ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ τὸ εἰ δύνασαι πιστεῦσαι πάντα δυνατὰ τῷ πιστεύοντι καὶ

εὐθέως κράξας ὁ πατὴρ τοῦ παιδίου μετὰ δακρύων ἔλεγε πιστεύω κύριε βοήθει μου τῇ ἀπιστίᾳ

ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι ἐπισυντρέχει ὄχλος ἐπετίμησε τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ λέγων αὐτῷ τὸ

πνεῦμα τὸ ἄλαλον καὶ κωφόν ἐγώ σοι ἐπιτάσσω ἔξελθε ἐξ αὐτοῦ καὶ μηκέτι εἰσέλθῃς εἰς αὐτόν

καὶ κράξαν καὶ πολλὰ σπαράξαν αὐτὸν ἐξῆλθε καὶ ἐγένετο ὡσεὶ νεκρός ὥστε πολλοὺς λέγειν ὅτι

ἀπέθανεν ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς κρατήσας αὐτὸν τῆς χειρὸς ἤγειρεν αὐτόν καὶ ἀνέστη Καὶ εἰσελθόντα

αὐτὸν εἰς οἶκον οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτων αὐτὸν κατ᾿ ἰδίαν ὅτι ἡμεῖς οὐκ ἠδυνήθημεν ἐκβαλεῖν

αὐτό καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς τοῦτο τὸ γένος ἐν οὐδενὶ δύναται ἐξελθεῖν εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ

Καὶ ἐκεῖθεν ἐξελθόντες παρεπορεύοντο διὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ οὐκ ἤθελεν ἵνα τις γνῷ ἐδίδασκε

γὰρ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ὅτι ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς χεῖρας

ἀνθρώπων καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν καὶ ἀποκτανθεὶς τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

ldquoYou will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every

occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to Godrdquo

mdash Saint Paulrsquos Second Letter to the Corinthians 911

Becoming an Apostle

Christ told His disciples ldquoFollow me and I will make you fishers of menrdquo When He called them they gave

up their profession and their families and left everything to devote themselves to His work Are we not also

called to follow Him Does this mean we are to give up our livelihood and leave our families No Only a few

are called in such a manner but we are still called to become His Apostles How can we do this if we are not

able to pack up and head for a mission somewhere in the world

How about the needs of our own Church Attendance to church services is not so great Less than 25 of our

members will be found in the church on Sundays We are lucky if we see them on Christmas or Pascha How

about ourselves Are we responsible for this lack of participation in the Sacramental life of the Church What

effort have we made to urge others to come and participate How effective are we on Sunday at rousing all of

our family members to get up and get ready to get to Church before the service begins Do we just satisfy

ourselves with getting to Church on time Can we say that we are a leader for Christ

When we are moved by a sermon do we share it with others When we are cleansed and spiritually uplifted

by participation in the Sacraments do we encourage others to do the same Do we think the job of spreading the

message of the Gospel is the work of the Church alone This is not the correct view as from the earliest days of

the Church all of Christrsquos followers were active in spreading the Gospel message Every Christian is called and

capable of being a preacher of the Gospel message It is not necessary to go to Africa or some other exotic place

to be a missionary You can become one in your own home your neighborhood and parish community

As Bishop Augoustinos writes ldquoEvery Christian should consider himself a little Apostle in the world No

legitimate cause can interfere with a missionary endeavor If he is a fervent Christian wherever he is he will find

an opportunity to speak about Christ At home at school at college on boats in every place there are souls who

seek light and salvation the believer can throw out his net Even if he does not achieve much even if he saves

one sinner from the brink of destructionmdashhe will be considered great in the eye of the Lordrdquo

The ldquoStewardship Thought of the Dayrdquo is borrowed from Orthodox Way of Life blog posted March 16 2015

Parishioners often ask the question ldquoIrsquom one person Can I make a differencerdquo The answer to that question

is ldquoYes you canrdquo History is full of individuals who acting alone made all the difference in their churches

communities and the world Your good example multiplied by hundreds of others acting together will be

the catalyst that sustains and moves our parish forward in the mission given to us by our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ

You can become a disciple and apostle of Godrsquos truth by encouraging others to participate in the

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 23 2015 Isaiah 3733-386 Genesis 1312-18 Proverbs 1427-154

March 24 2015 Isaiah 4018-31 Genesis 151-15 Proverbs 157-19

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 25 2015 Luke 139-49 56 Hebrews 211-18 Luke 124-38

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 26 2015 Isaiah 425-16 Genesis 1820-33 Proverbs 1617-1717

March 27 2015 Isaiah 4511-17 Genesis 221-18 Proverbs 1717-185

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 28 2015 Hebrews 91-7 Luke 139-49 56

March 29 2015 John 2019-31 Hebrews 911-14 Mark 1032-45

Sunday March 22 2015

Sunday of the Saint John Klimakos author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent

(Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

Monday March 23 2015

Great Compline 530 pm

Bible Study (after Great Compline)

NO GOYA VOLLYBALL PRACTICE DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 24 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Great Vespers 530 pm

Dessert and Coffee Reception (after Great Vespers)

Wednesday March 25 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Orthros 815 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 930 am Artoklasia 1130 am

Parish Feast Day Luncheon (after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy)

Adult Greek Language School Class 600 pm

Friday March 27 2015 GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Begins

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου) 600 pm

Saturday March 28 2015

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Continues

Greek Language School Classes 1000 am

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir Rehearsal 1000 am

Sunday March 29 2015

Sunday of the Saint Mary of Egypt (Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras

Procession of the Greek Language School and the Sunday Church School

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Concludes

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Any items that you wish to appear in the Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Office no later than Wednesday afternoon at 500 pm Please note that announcements may be

altered to comply with style formatting and space constraints We appreciate your thoughtful cooperation

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AHEPA FAMILY BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS The AHEPA Family (Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena)

Buckeye Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2015 scholarship applications are ready and

available The application is available online at wwwbsfbuckeyedistrict11org Students can access the

application by clicking on Applications on the menu at the top of the website All the instructions and submission

options are listed As a reminder students or their parent(s) or guardian must be a member in good standing of

one of the chapters in the Buckeye District 11 and they must have been a member for the past three years

GREAT VESPERS AND COFFEE SOCIAL The 50 Plus Group will join with the entire Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral community in the Great

Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Following the Great Vespers the Fifty-Plus Group will host a Coffee Social in the Cathedral Social Hall for

dessert coffee and fellowship Please bring a Lenten dessert to share

PHILOPTOCHOS HOMELESS MEAL MINISTRIES The Philoptochos Homeless Ministries will be serving a meal for the homeless on Thursday March 26 2015

For more information or to volunteer please contact Diane Chakalis at dianechakaliswowwaycom or you may

call or text her at (614) 560-9922

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Language School holds children and adult classes on Saturdays from

1000 am to 100 pm and adult classes on Wednesday evenings at 600 pm The remaining Saturday Morning Classes

for March are Saturday March 28 2015 The remaining Wednesday Adult Greek Language School Class for the month

of March will be Wednesday March 25 2015

STEWARDSHIP FORMS Thank you to all who have filled out their pledge forms It is a blessing to be able to plan accordingly and your

gifts of time talent and treasure assist us in supporting and creating new ministries to meet the growing needs of

our parish We are nearing completion of the first quarter if you have not filled out a 2015 Stewardship Form

please do so your support is very much appreciated Forms are available in the Narthex Thank you

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14 2015 All members of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in-good-standing are welcome to attend all parish council meetings

MEN RETIREES The men retirees of the Cathedral will assemble at 900 am on Monday April 13 2015 at Spirorsquos Plaza Cafeacute

located at 2958 McKinley Avenue Columbus Ohio for a great breakfast and fellowship

SAVE THE DATE The Greek Olympic Society will be hosting their 2015 Glendi Dance on Saturday May 16 2015 Ticket sales

will begin this next week Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this wonderful event

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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The Proclamation of the Holy Gospel

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to

Saint Mark the Evangelist 917-31

At that time a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying Teacher I brought my son to you for he has a dumb

spirit and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid and I

asked your disciples to cast it out and they were not able And he answered them O faithless generation how

long am I to be with you How long am I to bear with you Bring him to me And they brought the boy to him

and when the spirit saw him immediately it convulsed the boy and he fell on the ground and rolled about

foaming at the mouth And Jesus asked his father How long has he had this And he said From childhood

And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water to destroy him but if you can do anything have pity on

us and help us And Jesus said to him If you can All things are possible to him who believes Immediately

the father of the child cried out and said I believe help my unbelief And when Jesus saw that a crowd came

running together he rebuked the unclean spirit saying to it You dumb and deaf spirit I command you come out

of him and never enter him again And after crying out and convulsing him terribly it came out and the boy

was like a corpse so that most of them said He is dead But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up and

he arose And when he had entered the house his disciples asked him privately Why could we not cast it out

And he said to them This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting They went on from

there and passed through Galilee And he would not have any one know it for he was teaching his disciples

saying to them The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men and they will kill him and when he is

killed after three days he will rise

Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 917-31

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ λέγων διδάσκαλε ἤνεγκα τὸν υἱόν μου πρός

σε ἔχοντα πνεῦμα ἄλαλον καὶ ὅπου ἂν αὐτὸν καταλάβῃ ῥήσσει αὐτόν καὶ ἀφρίζει καὶ τρίζει

τοὺς ὀδόντας αὐτοῦ καὶ ξηραίνεται καὶ εἶπον τοῖς μαθηταῖς σου ἵνα αὐτὸ ἐκβάλωσι καὶ οὐκ

ἴσχυσαν ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς αὐτῷ λέγει ὦ γενεὰ ἄπιστος ἕως πότε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἔσομαι ἕως πότε

ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν φέρετε αὐτὸν πρός με καὶ ἤνεγκαν αὐτὸν πρὸς αὐτόν καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν εὐθέως τὸ

πνεῦμα ἐσπάραξεν αὐτόν καὶ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἐκυλίετο ἀφρίζων καὶ ἐπηρώτησε τὸν πατέρα

αὐτοῦ πόσος χρόνος ἐστὶν ὡς τοῦτο γέγονεν αὐτῷ ὁ δὲ εἶπε παιδιόθεν καὶ πολλάκις αὐτὸν καὶ

εἰς πῦρ ἔβαλε καὶ εἰς ὕδατα ἵνα ἀπολέσῃ αὐτόν ἀλλ᾿ εἴ τι δύνασαι βοήθησον ἡμῖν σπλαγχνισθεὶς

ἐφ᾿ ἡμᾶς ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ τὸ εἰ δύνασαι πιστεῦσαι πάντα δυνατὰ τῷ πιστεύοντι καὶ

εὐθέως κράξας ὁ πατὴρ τοῦ παιδίου μετὰ δακρύων ἔλεγε πιστεύω κύριε βοήθει μου τῇ ἀπιστίᾳ

ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι ἐπισυντρέχει ὄχλος ἐπετίμησε τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ λέγων αὐτῷ τὸ

πνεῦμα τὸ ἄλαλον καὶ κωφόν ἐγώ σοι ἐπιτάσσω ἔξελθε ἐξ αὐτοῦ καὶ μηκέτι εἰσέλθῃς εἰς αὐτόν

καὶ κράξαν καὶ πολλὰ σπαράξαν αὐτὸν ἐξῆλθε καὶ ἐγένετο ὡσεὶ νεκρός ὥστε πολλοὺς λέγειν ὅτι

ἀπέθανεν ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς κρατήσας αὐτὸν τῆς χειρὸς ἤγειρεν αὐτόν καὶ ἀνέστη Καὶ εἰσελθόντα

αὐτὸν εἰς οἶκον οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτων αὐτὸν κατ᾿ ἰδίαν ὅτι ἡμεῖς οὐκ ἠδυνήθημεν ἐκβαλεῖν

αὐτό καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς τοῦτο τὸ γένος ἐν οὐδενὶ δύναται ἐξελθεῖν εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ

Καὶ ἐκεῖθεν ἐξελθόντες παρεπορεύοντο διὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ οὐκ ἤθελεν ἵνα τις γνῷ ἐδίδασκε

γὰρ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ὅτι ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς χεῖρας

ἀνθρώπων καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν καὶ ἀποκτανθεὶς τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

ldquoYou will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every

occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to Godrdquo

mdash Saint Paulrsquos Second Letter to the Corinthians 911

Becoming an Apostle

Christ told His disciples ldquoFollow me and I will make you fishers of menrdquo When He called them they gave

up their profession and their families and left everything to devote themselves to His work Are we not also

called to follow Him Does this mean we are to give up our livelihood and leave our families No Only a few

are called in such a manner but we are still called to become His Apostles How can we do this if we are not

able to pack up and head for a mission somewhere in the world

How about the needs of our own Church Attendance to church services is not so great Less than 25 of our

members will be found in the church on Sundays We are lucky if we see them on Christmas or Pascha How

about ourselves Are we responsible for this lack of participation in the Sacramental life of the Church What

effort have we made to urge others to come and participate How effective are we on Sunday at rousing all of

our family members to get up and get ready to get to Church before the service begins Do we just satisfy

ourselves with getting to Church on time Can we say that we are a leader for Christ

When we are moved by a sermon do we share it with others When we are cleansed and spiritually uplifted

by participation in the Sacraments do we encourage others to do the same Do we think the job of spreading the

message of the Gospel is the work of the Church alone This is not the correct view as from the earliest days of

the Church all of Christrsquos followers were active in spreading the Gospel message Every Christian is called and

capable of being a preacher of the Gospel message It is not necessary to go to Africa or some other exotic place

to be a missionary You can become one in your own home your neighborhood and parish community

As Bishop Augoustinos writes ldquoEvery Christian should consider himself a little Apostle in the world No

legitimate cause can interfere with a missionary endeavor If he is a fervent Christian wherever he is he will find

an opportunity to speak about Christ At home at school at college on boats in every place there are souls who

seek light and salvation the believer can throw out his net Even if he does not achieve much even if he saves

one sinner from the brink of destructionmdashhe will be considered great in the eye of the Lordrdquo

The ldquoStewardship Thought of the Dayrdquo is borrowed from Orthodox Way of Life blog posted March 16 2015

Parishioners often ask the question ldquoIrsquom one person Can I make a differencerdquo The answer to that question

is ldquoYes you canrdquo History is full of individuals who acting alone made all the difference in their churches

communities and the world Your good example multiplied by hundreds of others acting together will be

the catalyst that sustains and moves our parish forward in the mission given to us by our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ

You can become a disciple and apostle of Godrsquos truth by encouraging others to participate in the

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 23 2015 Isaiah 3733-386 Genesis 1312-18 Proverbs 1427-154

March 24 2015 Isaiah 4018-31 Genesis 151-15 Proverbs 157-19

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 25 2015 Luke 139-49 56 Hebrews 211-18 Luke 124-38

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 26 2015 Isaiah 425-16 Genesis 1820-33 Proverbs 1617-1717

March 27 2015 Isaiah 4511-17 Genesis 221-18 Proverbs 1717-185

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 28 2015 Hebrews 91-7 Luke 139-49 56

March 29 2015 John 2019-31 Hebrews 911-14 Mark 1032-45

Sunday March 22 2015

Sunday of the Saint John Klimakos author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent

(Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

Monday March 23 2015

Great Compline 530 pm

Bible Study (after Great Compline)

NO GOYA VOLLYBALL PRACTICE DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 24 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Great Vespers 530 pm

Dessert and Coffee Reception (after Great Vespers)

Wednesday March 25 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Orthros 815 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 930 am Artoklasia 1130 am

Parish Feast Day Luncheon (after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy)

Adult Greek Language School Class 600 pm

Friday March 27 2015 GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Begins

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου) 600 pm

Saturday March 28 2015

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Continues

Greek Language School Classes 1000 am

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir Rehearsal 1000 am

Sunday March 29 2015

Sunday of the Saint Mary of Egypt (Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras

Procession of the Greek Language School and the Sunday Church School

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Concludes

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Any items that you wish to appear in the Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Office no later than Wednesday afternoon at 500 pm Please note that announcements may be

altered to comply with style formatting and space constraints We appreciate your thoughtful cooperation

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AHEPA FAMILY BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS The AHEPA Family (Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena)

Buckeye Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2015 scholarship applications are ready and

available The application is available online at wwwbsfbuckeyedistrict11org Students can access the

application by clicking on Applications on the menu at the top of the website All the instructions and submission

options are listed As a reminder students or their parent(s) or guardian must be a member in good standing of

one of the chapters in the Buckeye District 11 and they must have been a member for the past three years

GREAT VESPERS AND COFFEE SOCIAL The 50 Plus Group will join with the entire Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral community in the Great

Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Following the Great Vespers the Fifty-Plus Group will host a Coffee Social in the Cathedral Social Hall for

dessert coffee and fellowship Please bring a Lenten dessert to share

PHILOPTOCHOS HOMELESS MEAL MINISTRIES The Philoptochos Homeless Ministries will be serving a meal for the homeless on Thursday March 26 2015

For more information or to volunteer please contact Diane Chakalis at dianechakaliswowwaycom or you may

call or text her at (614) 560-9922

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Language School holds children and adult classes on Saturdays from

1000 am to 100 pm and adult classes on Wednesday evenings at 600 pm The remaining Saturday Morning Classes

for March are Saturday March 28 2015 The remaining Wednesday Adult Greek Language School Class for the month

of March will be Wednesday March 25 2015

STEWARDSHIP FORMS Thank you to all who have filled out their pledge forms It is a blessing to be able to plan accordingly and your

gifts of time talent and treasure assist us in supporting and creating new ministries to meet the growing needs of

our parish We are nearing completion of the first quarter if you have not filled out a 2015 Stewardship Form

please do so your support is very much appreciated Forms are available in the Narthex Thank you

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14 2015 All members of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in-good-standing are welcome to attend all parish council meetings

MEN RETIREES The men retirees of the Cathedral will assemble at 900 am on Monday April 13 2015 at Spirorsquos Plaza Cafeacute

located at 2958 McKinley Avenue Columbus Ohio for a great breakfast and fellowship

SAVE THE DATE The Greek Olympic Society will be hosting their 2015 Glendi Dance on Saturday May 16 2015 Ticket sales

will begin this next week Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this wonderful event

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

ldquoYou will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every

occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to Godrdquo

mdash Saint Paulrsquos Second Letter to the Corinthians 911

Becoming an Apostle

Christ told His disciples ldquoFollow me and I will make you fishers of menrdquo When He called them they gave

up their profession and their families and left everything to devote themselves to His work Are we not also

called to follow Him Does this mean we are to give up our livelihood and leave our families No Only a few

are called in such a manner but we are still called to become His Apostles How can we do this if we are not

able to pack up and head for a mission somewhere in the world

How about the needs of our own Church Attendance to church services is not so great Less than 25 of our

members will be found in the church on Sundays We are lucky if we see them on Christmas or Pascha How

about ourselves Are we responsible for this lack of participation in the Sacramental life of the Church What

effort have we made to urge others to come and participate How effective are we on Sunday at rousing all of

our family members to get up and get ready to get to Church before the service begins Do we just satisfy

ourselves with getting to Church on time Can we say that we are a leader for Christ

When we are moved by a sermon do we share it with others When we are cleansed and spiritually uplifted

by participation in the Sacraments do we encourage others to do the same Do we think the job of spreading the

message of the Gospel is the work of the Church alone This is not the correct view as from the earliest days of

the Church all of Christrsquos followers were active in spreading the Gospel message Every Christian is called and

capable of being a preacher of the Gospel message It is not necessary to go to Africa or some other exotic place

to be a missionary You can become one in your own home your neighborhood and parish community

As Bishop Augoustinos writes ldquoEvery Christian should consider himself a little Apostle in the world No

legitimate cause can interfere with a missionary endeavor If he is a fervent Christian wherever he is he will find

an opportunity to speak about Christ At home at school at college on boats in every place there are souls who

seek light and salvation the believer can throw out his net Even if he does not achieve much even if he saves

one sinner from the brink of destructionmdashhe will be considered great in the eye of the Lordrdquo

The ldquoStewardship Thought of the Dayrdquo is borrowed from Orthodox Way of Life blog posted March 16 2015

Parishioners often ask the question ldquoIrsquom one person Can I make a differencerdquo The answer to that question

is ldquoYes you canrdquo History is full of individuals who acting alone made all the difference in their churches

communities and the world Your good example multiplied by hundreds of others acting together will be

the catalyst that sustains and moves our parish forward in the mission given to us by our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ

You can become a disciple and apostle of Godrsquos truth by encouraging others to participate in the

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 23 2015 Isaiah 3733-386 Genesis 1312-18 Proverbs 1427-154

March 24 2015 Isaiah 4018-31 Genesis 151-15 Proverbs 157-19

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 25 2015 Luke 139-49 56 Hebrews 211-18 Luke 124-38

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 26 2015 Isaiah 425-16 Genesis 1820-33 Proverbs 1617-1717

March 27 2015 Isaiah 4511-17 Genesis 221-18 Proverbs 1717-185

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 28 2015 Hebrews 91-7 Luke 139-49 56

March 29 2015 John 2019-31 Hebrews 911-14 Mark 1032-45

Sunday March 22 2015

Sunday of the Saint John Klimakos author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent

(Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

Monday March 23 2015

Great Compline 530 pm

Bible Study (after Great Compline)

NO GOYA VOLLYBALL PRACTICE DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 24 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Great Vespers 530 pm

Dessert and Coffee Reception (after Great Vespers)

Wednesday March 25 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Orthros 815 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 930 am Artoklasia 1130 am

Parish Feast Day Luncheon (after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy)

Adult Greek Language School Class 600 pm

Friday March 27 2015 GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Begins

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου) 600 pm

Saturday March 28 2015

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Continues

Greek Language School Classes 1000 am

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir Rehearsal 1000 am

Sunday March 29 2015

Sunday of the Saint Mary of Egypt (Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras

Procession of the Greek Language School and the Sunday Church School

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Concludes

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Any items that you wish to appear in the Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Office no later than Wednesday afternoon at 500 pm Please note that announcements may be

altered to comply with style formatting and space constraints We appreciate your thoughtful cooperation

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AHEPA FAMILY BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS The AHEPA Family (Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena)

Buckeye Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2015 scholarship applications are ready and

available The application is available online at wwwbsfbuckeyedistrict11org Students can access the

application by clicking on Applications on the menu at the top of the website All the instructions and submission

options are listed As a reminder students or their parent(s) or guardian must be a member in good standing of

one of the chapters in the Buckeye District 11 and they must have been a member for the past three years

GREAT VESPERS AND COFFEE SOCIAL The 50 Plus Group will join with the entire Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral community in the Great

Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Following the Great Vespers the Fifty-Plus Group will host a Coffee Social in the Cathedral Social Hall for

dessert coffee and fellowship Please bring a Lenten dessert to share

PHILOPTOCHOS HOMELESS MEAL MINISTRIES The Philoptochos Homeless Ministries will be serving a meal for the homeless on Thursday March 26 2015

For more information or to volunteer please contact Diane Chakalis at dianechakaliswowwaycom or you may

call or text her at (614) 560-9922

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Language School holds children and adult classes on Saturdays from

1000 am to 100 pm and adult classes on Wednesday evenings at 600 pm The remaining Saturday Morning Classes

for March are Saturday March 28 2015 The remaining Wednesday Adult Greek Language School Class for the month

of March will be Wednesday March 25 2015

STEWARDSHIP FORMS Thank you to all who have filled out their pledge forms It is a blessing to be able to plan accordingly and your

gifts of time talent and treasure assist us in supporting and creating new ministries to meet the growing needs of

our parish We are nearing completion of the first quarter if you have not filled out a 2015 Stewardship Form

please do so your support is very much appreciated Forms are available in the Narthex Thank you

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14 2015 All members of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in-good-standing are welcome to attend all parish council meetings

MEN RETIREES The men retirees of the Cathedral will assemble at 900 am on Monday April 13 2015 at Spirorsquos Plaza Cafeacute

located at 2958 McKinley Avenue Columbus Ohio for a great breakfast and fellowship

SAVE THE DATE The Greek Olympic Society will be hosting their 2015 Glendi Dance on Saturday May 16 2015 Ticket sales

will begin this next week Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this wonderful event

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 23 2015 Isaiah 3733-386 Genesis 1312-18 Proverbs 1427-154

March 24 2015 Isaiah 4018-31 Genesis 151-15 Proverbs 157-19

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 25 2015 Luke 139-49 56 Hebrews 211-18 Luke 124-38

Old Testament Reading (for Orthros)

Old Testament Reading 1 (for Vespers)

Old Testament Reading 2 (for Vespers)

March 26 2015 Isaiah 425-16 Genesis 1820-33 Proverbs 1617-1717

March 27 2015 Isaiah 4511-17 Genesis 221-18 Proverbs 1717-185

Gospel Reading (for Orthros)

Epistle Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

Gospel Reading (for Divine Liturgy)

March 28 2015 Hebrews 91-7 Luke 139-49 56

March 29 2015 John 2019-31 Hebrews 911-14 Mark 1032-45

Sunday March 22 2015

Sunday of the Saint John Klimakos author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent

(Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

One-Year Memorial Service for Leon Kostas

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

Monday March 23 2015

Great Compline 530 pm

Bible Study (after Great Compline)

NO GOYA VOLLYBALL PRACTICE DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 24 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Great Vespers 530 pm

Dessert and Coffee Reception (after Great Vespers)

Wednesday March 25 2015

Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos

- Orthros 815 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 930 am Artoklasia 1130 am

Parish Feast Day Luncheon (after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy)

Adult Greek Language School Class 600 pm

Friday March 27 2015 GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Begins

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου) 600 pm

Saturday March 28 2015

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Continues

Greek Language School Classes 1000 am

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir Rehearsal 1000 am

Sunday March 29 2015

Sunday of the Saint Mary of Egypt (Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent)

- Orthros 815 am Divine Liturgy 930 am

Forty-Day Memorial Service for Kostas Gesouras

Procession of the Greek Language School and the Sunday Church School

Sunday Church School (after Holy Communion)

Adult Catechetical Class (after Holy Communion)

GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth Concludes

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Any items that you wish to appear in the Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Office no later than Wednesday afternoon at 500 pm Please note that announcements may be

altered to comply with style formatting and space constraints We appreciate your thoughtful cooperation

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AHEPA FAMILY BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS The AHEPA Family (Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena)

Buckeye Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2015 scholarship applications are ready and

available The application is available online at wwwbsfbuckeyedistrict11org Students can access the

application by clicking on Applications on the menu at the top of the website All the instructions and submission

options are listed As a reminder students or their parent(s) or guardian must be a member in good standing of

one of the chapters in the Buckeye District 11 and they must have been a member for the past three years

GREAT VESPERS AND COFFEE SOCIAL The 50 Plus Group will join with the entire Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral community in the Great

Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Following the Great Vespers the Fifty-Plus Group will host a Coffee Social in the Cathedral Social Hall for

dessert coffee and fellowship Please bring a Lenten dessert to share

PHILOPTOCHOS HOMELESS MEAL MINISTRIES The Philoptochos Homeless Ministries will be serving a meal for the homeless on Thursday March 26 2015

For more information or to volunteer please contact Diane Chakalis at dianechakaliswowwaycom or you may

call or text her at (614) 560-9922

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Language School holds children and adult classes on Saturdays from

1000 am to 100 pm and adult classes on Wednesday evenings at 600 pm The remaining Saturday Morning Classes

for March are Saturday March 28 2015 The remaining Wednesday Adult Greek Language School Class for the month

of March will be Wednesday March 25 2015

STEWARDSHIP FORMS Thank you to all who have filled out their pledge forms It is a blessing to be able to plan accordingly and your

gifts of time talent and treasure assist us in supporting and creating new ministries to meet the growing needs of

our parish We are nearing completion of the first quarter if you have not filled out a 2015 Stewardship Form

please do so your support is very much appreciated Forms are available in the Narthex Thank you

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14 2015 All members of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in-good-standing are welcome to attend all parish council meetings

MEN RETIREES The men retirees of the Cathedral will assemble at 900 am on Monday April 13 2015 at Spirorsquos Plaza Cafeacute

located at 2958 McKinley Avenue Columbus Ohio for a great breakfast and fellowship

SAVE THE DATE The Greek Olympic Society will be hosting their 2015 Glendi Dance on Saturday May 16 2015 Ticket sales

will begin this next week Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this wonderful event

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Any items that you wish to appear in the Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Office no later than Wednesday afternoon at 500 pm Please note that announcements may be

altered to comply with style formatting and space constraints We appreciate your thoughtful cooperation

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AHEPA FAMILY BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS The AHEPA Family (Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena)

Buckeye Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2015 scholarship applications are ready and

available The application is available online at wwwbsfbuckeyedistrict11org Students can access the

application by clicking on Applications on the menu at the top of the website All the instructions and submission

options are listed As a reminder students or their parent(s) or guardian must be a member in good standing of

one of the chapters in the Buckeye District 11 and they must have been a member for the past three years

GREAT VESPERS AND COFFEE SOCIAL The 50 Plus Group will join with the entire Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral community in the Great

Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos on Tuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Following the Great Vespers the Fifty-Plus Group will host a Coffee Social in the Cathedral Social Hall for

dessert coffee and fellowship Please bring a Lenten dessert to share

PHILOPTOCHOS HOMELESS MEAL MINISTRIES The Philoptochos Homeless Ministries will be serving a meal for the homeless on Thursday March 26 2015

For more information or to volunteer please contact Diane Chakalis at dianechakaliswowwaycom or you may

call or text her at (614) 560-9922

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Language School holds children and adult classes on Saturdays from

1000 am to 100 pm and adult classes on Wednesday evenings at 600 pm The remaining Saturday Morning Classes

for March are Saturday March 28 2015 The remaining Wednesday Adult Greek Language School Class for the month

of March will be Wednesday March 25 2015

STEWARDSHIP FORMS Thank you to all who have filled out their pledge forms It is a blessing to be able to plan accordingly and your

gifts of time talent and treasure assist us in supporting and creating new ministries to meet the growing needs of

our parish We are nearing completion of the first quarter if you have not filled out a 2015 Stewardship Form

please do so your support is very much appreciated Forms are available in the Narthex Thank you

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14 2015 All members of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in-good-standing are welcome to attend all parish council meetings

MEN RETIREES The men retirees of the Cathedral will assemble at 900 am on Monday April 13 2015 at Spirorsquos Plaza Cafeacute

located at 2958 McKinley Avenue Columbus Ohio for a great breakfast and fellowship

SAVE THE DATE The Greek Olympic Society will be hosting their 2015 Glendi Dance on Saturday May 16 2015 Ticket sales

will begin this next week Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this wonderful event

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCESSION In celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day we

will have a procession with the icons of the Mother of God Greek flags and American flags at the end of Divine

Liturgy on Sunday March 29 2015 All Sunday Church School and Greek Language School students are

requested to wear traditional Greek outfits and participate

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE The Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and the Greek Olympic Society are pleased to announce that

they are taking orders for their Annual Flower Sale As you know the proceeds from the Flower Sale help

support the Philoptochos Homeless Meal Ministry Each basket sold will provide three meals to those in need

Our goal for this year is to sell 300 hanging baskets Orders will be taken after Divine Liturgy on the following

days Sunday March 22 2015 Sunday March 29 2015 and Sunday April 5 2015 The beautiful 10rdquo hanging

baskets are only $1400 each and may be picked-up Motherrsquos Day weekend on Saturday May 9 2015 from 100

pm to 300 pm and on Sunday May 10 2015 after Divine Liturgy Please support this worthy project

BABY FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting Baby Food (jars of food formula or cereal) for the NNEMAP Pantry in the Short North

until Friday May 1 2015 Baby food is one of the most needed items for the pantry as it is not available to them

through the area Food Banks that they work with We hope to collect enough to make weekly deliveries Please

help us feed Godrsquos children

HOLY WEEK MYRRHBEARERS All girls in the second grade through the sixth grade are invited and encouraged to be Holy Week Myrrhbearers

(Μυροφόροι) They will be participating in the services for Palm Sunday Holy Friday Evening and the Great

and Holy Saturday Midnight Resurrection Service Please contact Deborah Pries at deborahpriesgmailcom or

(614) 832-7659 if your daughter is interested and more information will be sent to you

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON A light luncheon will be served on Sunday April 26 2015 after Divine Liturgy in appreciation of Marge Parasrsquo

25+ years of service as our Cathedral Secretary and to mark her retirement We will also honor our parishioners

celebrating 80+ years of life Moreover we would like to create a slideshow of our honorees with a baby photo

If you or someone you know would like to participate please submit a baby photo to the Church office by

Monday April 20 2015

A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM CATHEDRAL SECRETARY For the last several months Ms Janay Washington has been serving as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral Secretary As you may have heard her last day was on Friday March 20 2015 Before leaving Janay

wanted to tell the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family that ldquoIt has been nice working with yourdquo And

ldquoThank you for your kindness God Blessrdquo We wish Janay all the best and pray Godrsquos richest blesses on her

The Divine Ladder of Ascent

YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS March 22

nd through March 29

th

Check out our GOYA Facebook page Annunciation Columbus GOYA

Youth Ministry Highlights are posted weekly at wwwgreekcathedralcom

ATTENTION IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The dates for the 2015 Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Spring Retreat have been changed

The Spring Retreat will now be held on Friday March 27 2015 through Sunday March 29 2015

Make plans to attend this fun and spiritually enriching event

GOYA (9

th 10

th 11

th and 12

th Grade)

The next GOYA Meeting will be held on Sunday April 12 2015

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh began online camper registration for Summer Camp 2015 at

Camp Nazareth on Monday March 16 2015 JOY Sessions are for those currently in second grade through the

sixth grade GOYA Sessions are for those currently in grades seventh through twelfth We are hoping to coordinate

those going from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the following sessions

JOY Session 1 Sunday June 21 2015 through Saturday June 27 2015 (Week One)

GOYA Session 3 Sunday July 5 2015 through Saturday July 11 2015 (Week Three)

Hurry and get your registration in the sessions will fill-up fast

Also Goya after Church School this Sunday in the Youth RoomJOY Session 1 ndash June 21-27 (June 21 is Fathers

Day)

JOY Session 2 ndash June 28-July 4

GOYA Session 3 ndash July 5-11

GOYA Session 4 ndash July 12-18

Summer Camp ReunionGreek Day at Kennywood ndash Tuesday July 28 2015 financial-need scholarships are

available due to generosity of Leadership 100 Please register today at pittsburghgoarchorg For more information

contact camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or (412) 621-8543 Donrsquot miss this great

opportunity for spiritual growth and great fellowship

LITTLE LAMBS MINISTRY The next Little Lambs Play and Learn Get-Together will be held on Saturday April 4 2015 Little

Lambs is open to all parish youth not yet in Kindergarten please join us

CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SHELTER PROJECT The Church School makes 175 sack lunches for the Open Shelter on the third Sunday of every month The shelter

serves people who are unable to provide basic needs for their families We need the support of our students parents

and members of our community to help meet our commitment to the shelter Each month the Church School seeks

donations from the community Please contact Helen Rankin at (614) 530-4771 or Diane Chakalis at (614) 560-

9922 and let them know if you would be willing to donate any of the following items The next Sack Lunch

Sunday will be Sunday April 19 2015

The items that are needed by Sunday April 19 2015 are

175 pieces of fresh fruit 175 drink boxes with straws

175 Cookies (individually wrapped) 200 slices of bologna

200 slices of cheese (sandwich size) Food preparation gloves

200 Zip Lockreg sandwich bags 18 loaves of bread

200 paper lunch bags 200 ketchup packets

200 mustard packets 200 bags of snack sized chips

200 Napkins

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE Senior Captains

Alexi Baron Corey Khan Bobby Gardikes Jimmy Sevenoff and Chris Solomonides

Junior Captains Jimmy Contakis Panos Davayios Charlie Henry Chris Sfikas and Robert Valenti

All Altar Boys are encouraged to serve every Sunday and at all special services

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

2015 GOYA Spring Retreat Friday March 27 2015 ndash Sunday March 29 2015

Camp Nazareth Mercer Pennsylvania

Camper and Staff Online Registration Available pittsburghgoarchorg $150 Camper Fee Financial-need scholarships available due to generosity of Leadership 100

More information Email camppittsburghgoarchorg or youthpittsburghgoarchorg or Phone (412) 621-8543

Saint Paisios who we knew as Elder Paisios just weeks ago taught us about hot to ldquoBe the Beerdquo Come and learn what this modern day saint has to say that can help us on our Lenten Journey and our journey through life

A New Saint

Saint

Paisios The Church just proclaimed him

a saint and there are those who

knew him personally including

our Keynote Speaker

Father Nicholas Palis Presiding Priest Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

Page 12: Annunciationfiles.ctctcdn.com/47ce9b48301/af24b531-55f3-458d-b... · Dr. Michael Chakeres – Willowbrook Christian Home John Gagas – First Community Village Annette George –

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Junior and Zoee

Dance Rehearsal Schedule January 2015 through August 2015

Sunday April 26 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 12 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 2 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday May 17 2015 1215 pm to 130 pm

Sunday July 19 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 9 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 7 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 16 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 14 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday July 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 23 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday June 28 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

Sunday August 30 2015 1130 am to 100 pm

If you have any questions please contact Vicky Constantinidis ndash Gardikes at (614) 778-3219

(These dates are tentative and may have to be changed to address parish scheduling conflicts or the need for more or less rehearsal time)

2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Tour of Greece

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is planning a trip to Greece for Summer 2015

We will visit Mainland Greece the Greek Islands and some of the famous monasteries including

the Monasteries of Meteora the Panagia in Tinos (also known as the Megalochari of Tinos or

the Evangelistria of Tinos) and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist and Theologian

in Patmos For more information please contact Fay Tzemos of Astro Tours at (614) 459-

6592 The deadline to register for the tour is Tuesday March 31 2015

ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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ADULT ORTHODOX CATECHISM CLASSES

We welcome all Catechumens studying to enter the

Orthodox Church spouses of Orthodox partners and

anyone who is interested in learning more about their Faith

Classes will meet on the following Sundays after Holy

Communion in Room 207

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Sunday March 22 2015 Prayer Life in the Church

Sunday April 19 2015 Bright Week in the Holy Orthodox Church

Sunday March 29 2015 Lenten Directions from the Fathers

Sunday April 26 2015 Is it enough to believe in Christ in order to be saved

Sunday May 3 2015 The falling asleep of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT COMPLINE AND BIBLE STUDY

During Great Lent we will offer Great Compline on

Monday evenings at 530 pm followed by our customary

Bible Study Please join us for this spiritually uplifting

and informative gatherings

Saint Andrew of Crete

Monday March 23 2015 Jesus loves the lonely and poor

Monday May 4 2015 The Ascension and Great Commission

Monday March 30 2015 Saint John Chrysostom Comments on Christs Ministry

Monday April 20 2015 Saint Gregory Palamas Comments on the Resurrection

Monday April 27 2015 The General Resurrection of All Humanity

Monday May 11 2015 Christian Apologists on Saint Matthews Gospel

Monday May 18 2015 Sanctification of Time

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir O sing to the Lord a new song sing to the Lord all the

earth Sing to the Lord bless His Holy Name tell of His salvation from day to day Declare His glory among the

nations His marvelous works among all the peoples Psalm 961-3

Choir Calendar (Saturday Rehearsals begin each Saturday at 1000 am unless otherwise noted)

(Sunday Rehearsals begin after Holy Communion and last until 1200 pm)

Abbreviated RehearsalSunday March 22 2014 (after Holy Communion)

Great Vespers for the Feast of the AnnunciationTuesday March 24 2015 at 530 pm

Feast of the Annunciation (Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Full Choir)Wednesday March 25 2015 at 930 am

Full RehearsalSaturday March 28 2015 at 1000 am

Full Rehearsal (Late Start due to the Saturday of Lazarus Services)Saturday April 4 2015 at 1200 pm

Palm SundaySunday April 5 2015 at 930 am

Holy TuesdayTuesday April 7 2015 at 630 pm

Great and Holy FridayFriday April 10 2015 at 630 pm

Feast of All Feasts Great and Holy PaschaSaturday April 11 2015 at 1030 pm

The Rice Bowl funds are distributed to eight

different countries Haiti Honduras Nicaragua

Ethiopia India Philippines Rwanda and South

Africa

We are a little over half way through Great

Lent please pray for this project and for the

children who are without food that God will

work within our hearts to provide a helping

hand in changing a childrsquos life

The funds we raise will give children a chance at life We are thankful to be making

real change with your change May God bless you Pick up a rice bowl today in

the Cathedral Lobby Return it by Pascha (Sunday April 12 2015)

Got questions Contact Eve Peratopoulos at epera4gmailcom

or Helen Rankin at helenpraolcom

HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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HHHooolllyyy FFFrrriiidddaaayyy

LLLUUUMMMIIINNNAAARRRIIIAAASSS With the Saints give rest O Christ to the soul of Thy servants where

there is no sickness and sorrow neither sighing but only life everlasting

In Loving Memory (please include first and last names)

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

Your Name ______________________________________________

Donation $500 per name The luminarias will be lit and placed in the Cathedral courtyard

before the Lamentation Service on Holy Friday Evening

Donations will assist our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mission Team that

will be going to Appalachia this Summer Our outreach will involve ministering to

youth and making a difference in peoplersquos lives through light construction projects

Please also include our Mission Team and all Orthodox Missions in your prayers

Please make checks payable to ldquoAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedralrdquo

Please return checks to

Helen Rankin Deborah Pries or the Cathedral Office Thank You

Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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Lenten and Pascha

Flower Donations Please consider donating

Toward the flowers that

we offer during Holy Week

Services You can find a flyer

with more information

at the candle stand

Thank you to everyone

who has donated so far

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated

The Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University

invites you to the 2015 Thomas E Leontis and Anna P Leontis

Memorial Lecture in Modern Greek Studies This year

Professor Dimitri Gutas (Yale University) will speak

Posthumous Hellenisms in Byzantium and Early Islam A History

Thursday April 2 2015 at 300 pm

The Ohio State University Ohio Union Interfaith and Reflection Room

1739 North High Street Columbus Ohio

A reception will follow the lecture Please make plans to attend this insightful and informative event

For more information please contact professor Yiorgos Anagnostou at anagnostou1osuedu

For more detailed information of the Professor Dimitri Gutas and the Leontis Memorial Lecture please see httpsclassicsosueduabout-usannual-thomas-e-leontis-and-anna-p-leontis-memorial-lecture-modern-greek-studies

Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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Our Orthodox Communities Serving Christ Through Helping Others Together

We have been talking about how we can better serve the city communities we

reside in and have hope that if we work together by leveraging our collective

gifts and talents we can both compliment services we are already providing

and better serve the needy in our neighborhoods Please consider getting

involved in one of our joint out-reach projects

THE JONAH HOUSE Will be working with local drug

and alcohol rehabilitation centers

to provide safe housing for

individuals experiencing addiction

and homelessness

For more information on how you

can help please contact Nathan

Smith founder of the Jonah

House and a member of Saint

Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church at (614) 354-4849 or

nathanjonahhousecom

ADULT LITERACY We will be developing writing

and illustrating a series of age

appropriate books for teaching

adults how to read They will

include material to help develop

important life skills and will

compliment the Homeless Outreach

Ministries of Saint Gregory of

Nyssa Orthodox Church in helping

families become more independent

and move out of poverty

For more information on how you

can help please contact Deborah

Pries a member of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral at (614)

832-7659 or deborahpriesgmailcom or Charles Robbins member of Saint

Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church

crobb59aolcom

BABY FOOD DRIVE Our communities will be aiding

NNEEMAP in collecting much

needed baby food for Columbus

area families

Please support this effort by

bringing baby food donations when

we worship together for the Divine

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts of

Great Lent

Saint Barnabas Antiochian

Orthodox Church

March 11 2015 at 630 pm

Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral

April 1 2015 at 630 pm

ldquoAs each one has received a gift minister it to one another

as good stewards of the manifold grace of Godrdquo I James 410

What are your gifts and talents Find out how you can help

If you would like to be a part of our leadership team contact Father Demetrios Gardikes at

papademetrigmailcom or Nathan and Stephanie Smith Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox

Church Charles Robbins Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church Deborah Pries Sundy Gulu

Helen Rankin Peter Gardikes Diane Chakalis or Isaac Williams Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral We would be happy to answer any of your questions

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore is getting

ready for Spring Pascha Motherrsquos Day and Graduations New Items are

coming in all the time

We have personalized red Christmas bulbs with the names in Greek

They sell for $300 each All the money will go to Youth Ministry

Mission trip in the late Spring

Three members of our Cathedral Community have authorized books ldquoThe Greek Orthodox Wedding Bookrdquo by Jamie Jameson

and Evangelia Philippidis Well done and informative

great gift for the Bride to be ndash sells for $3500

ldquoReflection on Processrdquo by Mrs Anna D Christoforides

It tells how our Interior Design was developed and all the

research that went in to it It sells for $3500 and all

proceeds will go directly to the Annunciation Greek

Orthodox Cathedral courtesy of Mrs Christoforides

We have copies of these beautiful books for sale

Stop in and see our beautiful store

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Bookstore

Co lum bus O hio

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