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2500 Clairmont Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Phone (404) 633-5870 Fax (404) 633-6018

www.atlgoc.org e-mail: office@atlgoc.org Rev. Father Paul A. Kaplanis, Dean Rev. Father Christos P. Mars, Presbyter

Elias Lampropoulos, Pastoral Assistant Dr. Nickitas Demos, Parish Council President (ndemos@gsu.edu)

Sunday, March 12, 2017 - Κυριακἠ, Μαρτίου 12, 2017 Second Sunday of Lent (Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas)

Κυριακή Β΄τῶν Νηστειῶν (τοῦ Ἁγίου Γρηγορίου Παλαμᾶ)

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... there is a dinner and special guest

speakers during Lent on Wednesday

evenings following Presanctified Liturgy?

See Schedule on Page 3

STEWARDSHIP

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Now Accepting Online Donations! Click HERE for instructions on Guest Donations or click on one of the links below to donate now.

(Above is an example of what to look for on our Cathedral website, www.atlgoc.org)

"Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Golden Group Tuesday, March 21, 10:30 AM, Tellus Science Museum -

Meet in back parking lot and travel to Cartersville for a

fascinating day at Tellus Science Museum and Planetari-

um. Transportation and admission cost is $25. Deadline is

March 14th. Please call Ethel Winegar 770-985-8209

Tuesday, April 18, Chick Fil-A Corporate tour: Put this

on your calendar. More information coming soon.

Seniors at Play Please join the Seniors at Play this Thursday, March 16th

at 11:00 am in the Youth Room on the upper level of the

gym.

For the next 2 sessions we will be making signs by painting

a board and then stenciling A message on it.

So come on over and join us. I know you will have fun!

Cost is $5.00. Please bring your lunch.

Wednesday “NITE” Life Join us this Wednesday, March 15th for Presanctified liturgy at 5:00 pm in the Cathedral followed by Dinner and Special Guest Speaker in Carlos Hall.

SCHEDULE OF LENTEN GUEST SPEAKERS:

Wednesday, March 15th: His Grace Bishop Gregory of Nyssa,

Presiding Hierarch of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA

Wednesday, March 22nd: Fr. Demetrios Kounavis

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Justice, Illinois

Wednesday, March 28th: Scott Davenport

parishioner of our Cathedral

Wednesday, April 5th: Alexandra (Evanthia) Merisotis, parishioner of our Cathedral

Sunday, March 19th at 3:00 o'clock in the Kafenion.

Please join us for an informative meeting.

Special Event Join the DeKalb & North Employer Committee For a Coffee and Community Breakfast Event

With Special Guest Speaker

Michael (Mike) Thurmond Newly Elected Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County

This Wednesday, March 15th in the Kartos Ballroom

8:30 am - Breakfast and Networking 9:30 am - Guest Speaker

SAVE THE DATE Annunciation Sunday School Class of 1975

60th Birthday Party

Saturday, August 19, 2017 At the home of Mark & Suzy Vlass Lamas

Please send your name and email address to: suzylamas@bellsouth.net

More information to follow

Danaos Society General Meeting Sunday, March 19th

6:00 pm in the Kartos Ballroom

The Order of AHEPA Cordially invites the Cathedral Parish for a

Luncheon Benefitting St. Barbara’s Chapel Sunday, March 26th

Special Speaker: George E. Stephanopoulos Producer of “Swing Away”

A new PG rated movie celebration Greek life, culture and traditions

Join us for lunch after services - then attend the 4:00 pm screening of the film at Tara Cinema (Cheshire Bridge Road). Three price options: $25.00 . . . lunch and one adult ticket to the movie $20.00 . . . . lunch and one senior/child ticket to the movie $10.00 . . . lunch only (no movie ticket)

Limited seating Advanced purchase is highly recommended

Tickets on sale in Carlos Hall after services on March 12th and March 19th

For more information, e-mail dm@mazacoufa.com

Aghia Ekaterini Bake Sale Sunday, March 19th immediately following

Divine Liturgy in Carlos Hall

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YOUTH & EDUCATION MINISTRIES

Cathedral Dance Ministry

Contact danceministry@atlgoc.org

SCHEDULE:

Zouzounia - Kindergarten

Mondays - 6:15pm - 6:45pm

Instructors:

Kiki Papadimitriou & Yeoryia Vastakis

Arkoudakia -1st - 2nd Grade

Mondays - 6:45pm - 7:30pm

Instructors:

Elizabeth Zervakos & Katerina Theodore

Pyrotechnimata - 3rd-5th Grade

Mondays - 6:45pm - 8pm

Instructors:

Ryan Marinos, John Caras & Bess McClure

Asteria - 6th - 9th Grade - Mondays - 6:45pm - 8pm

Instructors:

Kiki Papadimitriou & Chris Kanelos

Yi Anemos Kai Fotia - 10th - 12th Grade

Mondays - 6:30pm - 8pm

Instructors:

Errica Patellis & Yianna Pappas

Palioparea - Adult Dance Group

Instructor: Dimitri Papadimitriou

Contact Dimitri for practice dates and times at djpgreek@yahoo.com

Sunday School We are proud of each one of our participants in the 2017

St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival.

Our Parish Finalists will be representing our Cathedral at he District, or Central Conference, Oratorical Festival which will be held on Saturday, April 1st at Holy Transfig-uration in Marietta.

Mark Your Calendars! Heretismi Services: Grades are assigned to each Friday. On those dates, your children will present flowers to the Theotokos. March 17th- 6th, 7th & 8th March 24th- 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th March 31st- ALL Grades

Sunday School students in PreKC-5th Grades will participate in the procession on March 19th,

Sunday of the Holy Cross.

On this Sunday, ALL classes will be held for 30 minutes.

Philoptochos Scholarships The Philoptochos Ypapanti Chapter has two $2000 scholarships (Anna Mae Livaditis Memorial and Philoptochos) dedicated to promote, encourage, and advance education. These scholarships are limited to high school seniors and undergraduate college students who are members of the Cathedral. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need foremost as well as academic achievement and involvement in the church & community. Students who have not previously received the scholarship are encouraged to apply. Applications are available on the Cathedral website or by emailing Claire Gilmore at gilmore11@comcast.net.

The deadline to submit the application is April 21st

All information is held in strict confidence.

Save the Dates

2017 Summer Day Camp Week 1: June 5th - 9th

Week 2: June 12th - 16th Registration forms available at www.atlgoc.org and

in the Cathedral and Sunday School offices

2017 Basketball Camp July 24th - 28th

Registration forms available at www.atlgoc.org and

in the Cathedral and Sunday School offices

HOPE & JOY Gathering Sunday March 19th

Immediately following Divine Liturgy

in the GYM

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ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL SUNDAY SCHOOL Please join us for our Annual Sunday School Group Communion on

Saturday of Lazarus - Saturday, April 8, 2017

Orthros 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 9:00 am After the Divine Liturgy, all Sunday School students and family members will

stay for our annual breakfast and making of the Palm Crosses. This is one of the most beloved traditions of our Cathedral and has been done for over 60 years.

Annual Palm Sunday Luncheon

Sunday, April 9, 2017 Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Kartos Ballroom

Menu will include: Fresh Fried Fish or Plaki, Pasta Marinara,

Lima Bean Medley, Skordalia, Tossed Salad & Dessert Donation: Adults $15.00 Children (12 & Under) $8.00

In order to get an approximate number of attendees, please RSVP to the Cathedral Office by Monday, April 3rd by contacting

(404) 633-5870 or e-mail office@atlgoc.org

April 10th!

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Sunday, March 12th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am

2nd Sunday of Great Lent Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:30 am

Monday, March 13th Great Compline in Cathedral 6:00 pm

Wednesday, March 15th 9th Hour & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy in Metropolis Chapel 8:30 am

9th Hour & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy in Cathedral 5:00 pm

Friday, March 17th 9th Hour & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy in Cathedral 8:30 am

St. Alexios 3rd Salutations in Cathedral 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 18th Great Vespers in Cathedral 5:00 pm

Sunday, March 19th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am

Veneration of the Holy Cross Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:30 am

ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDAR

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Sunday, March 12th General Assembly in Carlos Hall following Divine Liturgy Monday, March 13th Dance Ministry Board Meeting in Zakas Conference Room 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 14th Clergy Brotherhood Meeting in Boardroom 11:00 am Future Planning Meeting in Zakas Conference Room 5:00 pm Outreach Committee Meeting in Kafenion 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 15th Wednesday “Nite” Life Lenten Dinner & Special Guest Speaker following Pre-sanctified Liturgy 5:00 pm

Thursday, March 16th Seniors at Play in Gym Youth Room 11:00 am

Monday, March 13th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am Greek School Classes 5:00 pm Greek Dance Practices Tuesday, March 14th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am

Wednesday, March 15th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am Greek School Classes 5:00 pm

Thursday, March 16th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am

Friday, March 17th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am

Sunday, March 19th HOPE & JOY Gathering in Gym following Divine Liturgy

YOUTH CALENDAR

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR