Parish Council Members. Jim Ganotis Treasurer. Panagiota Petratos Secretary. Emmanuel Ermidis President. Konstantinos Almiroudis Vice President

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1 Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Reverend Father Dean J. Dimon Proistamenos 2187 West 14th Street, Cleveland, OH September 17, 2017 Sunday After Holy Cross Parish Council Members Emmanuel Ermidis President Konstantinos Almiroudis Vice President Jim Ganotis Treasurer Panagiota Petratos Secretary Eleni Karadaglis Michael Manak Irene Scordos Christopher Sheely.Athanasios Anagnostos Sam Zizis

2 Epistle Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2. Psalm 27.9,1 O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Gospel Sunday after Holy Cross The Gospel According to Mark 8:34-38; 9:1The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." TRISAGO Emmanuel, Emmanuel & Konstantina May their memory be eternal Welcome to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Cleveland We are delighted to welcome you to our parish family this morning! 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 area, or you would like to know more about becoming an Orthodox Christian, please introduce yourself to Father Dean who would be most happy to meet with you and discuss membership in our community. FOR OUR GUESTS WHO ARE NOT ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS: Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoro (or blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian faith, please feel free to see Father after the service. 2

3 Ἀπόστολος Προκείμενον. Ήχος πλ. β'. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1 Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα είναι από Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ. Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ. Εὐαγγέλιον Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν ὃς δ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει. Τρισάγιο Εμμανουήλ, Εμμανουήλ Κωνσταντίνα Αιωνία η μνήμη I was sick and you visited me (Matthew 25:36) If you or your loved one would like Fr. Dean to visit you in the hospital or your home, please notify the Church Office by calling: office@annunciationcleveland.net Please provide the Parish office with the name, address, and phone number of the sick or shut-in. Hospital visitations must be initiated by the patient s family member as, by law, hospitals are not permitted to share patient information without their consent. Αν εσείς ή το αγαπημένο σας πρόσωπο θα ήθελε τον Πατέρα Κωνσταντίνο να σας επισκεφτεί στο νοσοκομείο ή στο σπίτι σας, παρακαλούμε να ενημερώσετε το Γραφείο της Εκκλησίας. Με τους νόμους του κράτους κάθε α- σθενείς που είναι στο νοσοκομείο πρέπει να πείτε στο νοσοκομείο ότι θέλετε τον Ιερέα να τον επισκεφθεί αλλιώς ο Ιερέας δεν το γνωρίζει ότι υπαρχή κάποιος στο νοσοκομείο. Να καλέσετε το γραφείο της εκκλησίας να έρθει ο Π. Κωνσταντίνος να σας βρει. 3

4 Hymns for This Morning September 17, 2017 Post-Elevation; Martyrs Sophia and her three dughters: Pisti, Agape, Elpida (+137) Apolytikion of the Feast Σῶσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου, καί εὐλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοῖς Βασιλεῦσι, κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος, καί τό σόν φυλάττων, διά τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου πολίτευμα. Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal Second Tone Ἀγγελικαί Δυνάμεις ἐπί τό μνῆμα Σου, καί οἱ φυλάσσοντες, ἀπενεκρώθησαν καί ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ ζητοῦσα, τό ἄχραντόν Σου σῶμα ἐσκύλευσας τόν Ἅδην, μή πειρασθείς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τήν ζωἠν. Ὁ ἀναστάς ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα Σοι. Apolytkion of the Church Σήμερον τῆς σωτηρίας ἡμῶν τό κεφάλαιον, καί τοῦ ἀπ' αἰῶνος μυστηρίου ἡ φανέρωσις ὁ υἱός τοῦ Θεοῦ, υἱός τῆς Παρθένου γίνεται, καί Γαβριήλ τήν χάριν εὐαγγελίζεται. Διό καί ἡμεῖς σύν αὐτῷ, τῇ Θεοτόκῳ βοήσωμεν Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη, ὁ Κύριος μετά σοῦ. Kontakion Ὁ ὑψωθείς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ ἑκουσίως, τῇ ἐπωνύμῳ σου καινῇ πολιτεία, τούς οἰκτιρμούς σου δώρησαι Χριστέ ὁ Θεός εὔφρανον ἐν τῇ δυνάμει σου, τούς πιστούς βασιλεῖς ἡμῶν, νίκας χορηγῶν αὐτοῖς, κατά τῶν πολεμίων τήν συμμαχίαν ἔχοιεν τήν σήν, ὅπλον εἰρήνης, ἀήττητον τρόπαιον. Save, O save, O Lord your people, and bless your inheritance, granting victory to their rulers, over the enemy; and guarding your commonwealth by the might of you cross. A host of Angels descended upon your tomb, and those guarding it fell down mortified; and in the tomb stood Mary, bewildered and searching for your undefiled Body. You bounded up Hades, never been hurt by him; you met with the Virgin, and granted life to her. O Lord who rose from the dead, glory to you. To-day is the crown of our Salvation and the manifestation of the Eternal Mystery. The Son of God becometh the son of the Virgin, and Gabriel announceth the good tidings of grace. Wherefore let us also with him cry to the Mother of God: Hail! Thou that art full of grace; the Lord is with thee. You who were lifted on the Cross voluntarily, on your new commonwealth that bears your name, do you bestow your mercies, O Crist our God; gladden in your mighty strength, our faithful Rulers, granting to them victories, against all the enemies, and may your help in battle be for them: a weapon of peace and banner invincible. Today Sunday, September 17, The Students and Teachers of all our youth will receive the blessing of the Agiasmos for the new year. Σήμερα Κυριακή, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου, θα γίνει Αγιασμός για το νέο σκολειό έτος. 4

5 GOYA meetings take place the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the church social hall. Congratulations to the New Elected officers: for George Skoutas - President Niko Kapolis- Vice President Anna Boulas -Secretary Elias Kapolis -Treasure And will take the Oath of Office Sunday, September 24th Annunciation Cooking Class Take a bite out of the tasty world of Mediterranean cuisine with Greek Cooking Class, offering food lovers a chance to learn how to cook up a full Greek Meal. More details to follow... Please call Lindsey Anagnostos if you are interested in attending! 5

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7 We are excited that the new school year is beginning! Today is the first day of Sunday School classes. Registration is ongoing throughout the year. Forms are available in the church office and on Sundays during class, please see Evie Boulas or Ellie Skoutas. All youth of our parish should be enrolled for their respective classes. There are classes for everyone, from the Preschool class for our youngest students all the way to our high school seniors. Sunday School classes begin with the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Following Holy Communion, students will proceed to their classrooms. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the Divine Liturgy on time with their children and be actively involved in our Sunday School program. Anyone who is interested in teaching or assisting in this most vital program of our Church is asked to speak with Evie Boulas and Ellie Skoutas. The Annunciation Ladies of the Philoptochos Society is holding their annual membership drive, today, following the Divine Liturgy in the lower level social hall of the church. Come and learn about our popular programs, the remarkable achievements of the women of our church. We are Philanthropy; we are Fellowship; we work hard and we have fun and WE NEED YOU! Please come join us. 7

8 The Greek School Board of Education currently has open vacancies for voting members. We are looking for both existing families who attend our Greek School and any other interested parishioner who has a passion for preserving the language of our motherland. The purpose of our Greek School is to systematically and methodically teach the Greek language so that our children are able to read, write, understand, and speak Greek. The affairs of the Greek School is managed by a Board of Education. Board members hold office for a two year term. Given the existing vacancies, the president of the BOE is calling for interested parties at this current time rather than waiting for the annual meeting. As the school year begins, we hope to fill all spots so that the Board can begin to create its strategic goals for our Greek School. If you are interested, please contact Julie Tsirambidis via at julie.tsirambidis@gmail.com or mobile Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Dear Parents and Community, As principal of Greek School, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone back for another year in Annunciation. We are all excited to have our students back in our classrooms and hallways filling them with energy and enthusiasm for learning. It is our mission to help every child feel welcomed, connected and a part of our community. At Georgia Pappas' School, we have great teachers who spend hours planning and creating classroom activities to engage our students in learning. We also set goals for our children for growth and improvement. We believe that all students should graduate from our Greek School having understood Greek Culture and be able to write in Greek and speak Greek. This year we will have Greek workshops and seminars that will help the kids ameliorate their skills. We will also have a ten-minute break during classes so the pupils can go to the bathroom and after every lesson, our teachers will send either a text message or an to the parents informing them what we taught in the classroom and our homework. We will also have a hanging board at our hallway with the news of Greek School and update it once a month. I am honored to serve as the principal of Georgia Pappas Greek School. It is truly a privilege to be a part of a community, where parents, teachers, and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth. Please feel free to contact me at (440) or at evakoukouras@gmail.com. Once again, welcome back! Let's make it another great year in Annunciation together. Sincerely, Evangelia Koukouras Learn to SPEAK GREEK The Georgia Pappas Hellenic Cultural School of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is NOW offering Lessons for Adults to SPEAK GREEK! Registrations for the adult classes have started. Lessons will be held every Sunday in our media social room. First class is on Sunday 8th of October. For further information, contact Evangelia Koukouras (440) or evakoukouras@gmail.com. Come and learn from Our experienced native Speaking teachers Conversational Greek. 8

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10 A JOURNEY TO FULLNESS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FULLNESS OF THE ORIGINAL CHRISTIAN FAITH We are all on a journey. There are times during the journey in which we know precisely where we d like to go. We know the roadside attractions, the highway markers and the miles before we reach that destination. But there are times in which the destination seems unclear. We wander from place to place, we look at maps for inspiration, for illumination, for some clue about what lies ahead. In the Orthodox tradition, we speak about our lives of faith in this way, referring to our path of Christianity as a journey. Our destination is clear, to be in communion with God. We navigate this log road with prayer, practice and community. In building this Orthodox faith, we find the continuity and the care we require to continue along the journey no matter what greets us on the road. Beginning on September 21st we will begin an introduction to the Orthodox faith and the life of the Church. There are 16 videos followed by group discussions that will help you understand what the Eastern Orthodox Church is, and why it holds an attraction for us. Please join us in our newly remodeled hall on Thursday evenings beginning on Sept. 21st thru Nov. 9th for 8 sessions of videos and discussions. May the eternal light of God s glory shine on you while you study these things and help you on your journey toward the "goal of your faith, the salvation of your soul. (1 Peter 1:9) Fr. Dean and Michael Manak 10

11 Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until we have someone to forgive. What is Christian Stewardship? Stewardship is caring for the needs of others. Stewardship is offering one s self to God as He offered Himself to us. Stewardship is what a person does after saying I believe as proof of that belief. Agelidakis, Georgios & Victoria Alex, George & Becky Alex, Jerry Alex, Jerry & Kim Alex, Stefo & Loula Alex, Taso & Eleni Alexandrou, Angie Allison, John & Nancy Almiroudis, Konstantinos & Kelli Ameres, Kostas & Markia Anagnostos, Athanasios & Linsey Anagnostos, Jim Anezinis, Michael & Melissa Antonaklas, Steve & Evangelia Arabian, Allen & Agnes Baltas, Emely Benicos, Ecaterini Benovic, Matthew & Maria Bibidakis, Evangelos & Eftychia Boukis, Constantine Boukis, Gary & Mary Boulas, Dimitrios & Evegenia Boyeas, Mike & Christine Boyeas, Stelios & Judy Bozas, Pete & Maria Calogeras, Ellen Castros, Nick & Rosalie Costaras, William & Natalia Coutris, Stephen & Penelope Croff, Maro Dallas, Maria Davis, Lambrini Del Vecchio, Giuseppe & Angela Demopoulos, William Diamantis, Arygro Dimon, Dean & Presvytera Dines, Philipp & Niki Drosos, Angeliki Efpraxias, Georgio Efstathiou,. Emmanouil & Irene Ermidis, Christina Ermidis, Emmanuel & Marina Ermidis, John & Yulia Ermidis, Venizelos & Bessie Erwin, Edward & Vasiliki Foradis, Militsa Fourtounis, Emmanuel & Marika Fourtounis, George & Elaine Fourtounis, Mark Ganotis, Dimitrios & Aphrodite Geanneses, Antoinette Gemelas, Themistoklis & Clio Genin, Jason & Cynthia Georgekopoulos, George & Effie Georgiadis, Debbie Giovanis, Angelo & Popi Gountis, Vasilios & Audolina Griveas, Peggy Gromek, Stanley & Angie Hadgis, Sidor & Agrio Harris, Despina Hatzopoulos, Kriti Hlepas, James & Kathy Hliatzos, Peter & Katina Hoffman, Michael & Litsa Jamison, Oliver & Eleni Kafantaris, George & Sophia Kakias, Michael & Vicky Kalevakis, George & Vicki Kalevakis, Mike & Dora Kamenos, Stella Kanaris, Anna Kanaris, Nick & Artie Kanis, Gus & Vaso Kanis, John Kantzios, George & Eleni Kapolis, Thanos & Anthie Karadaglis, Elias & Eleni Karadimas, Chris & Vivian Karadimas, George Karadimas, John & Helen Karadimas, John & Linda Karakostas, Eleftherios & Helen Karakoudas, Caliope Karavokirakis, Dimitra Karavokirakis, Gramatiki Karnavas, Sophia Karras, John A. & Ismini Karris, Demetra Katsantonis, George & Sandra Keating, Dale & Helen Kefalos, Panayiotis & Fotini Kellis, John Klonaris, Joanne Konstantinos, Nikolaos & Vasiliki Konstas, Evangelos & Fani Kontos, Michael & Evangelia Kontos, Spiros & Areti Kopasakis, John Kostakis, Tom & Eleni Kotsanis, Nicholas & Christina Koukouras, Nikolaos & Evangelia Kowalsick, Ruby Kozana, Margarita Kozanas, John & Vasiliki Kutrubs, Nick Kyriazis, Dimitri Likos, Eugenia Maggos, Anastasios & Christina Makris, Thomas Mallis, Mike & Maria Manak, Michael Markou, Mike & Victoria Maroulis, Kathy Maroulis, Paraskevas Marountas, Nck & Denna Mastrokostas, George & Eleni Matheou, Demetrios & Lillian Matheou, Dimosthenis & Nicole Matheou, Georgia Mathews, James & Mary Mathiellis, Athena Mathiellis, Paul & Carol Mavrakis, Bill & Zoe Mavrakis, John & Rebecca Mavrakis, Lefteris & Kleoniki Mavroidis, Mavroidis McDonald, James & Anastasia Michaels, Gregory & Vasiliki Moshos, Shawn Moulagianis, 11

12 Vasalios & Stamatia Moulagiannis, Kathy Nakhel, Anis & Maria Konstas Neumeyer, Ryan & Margarita Nickas, Vasiliki Nimorakiotakis, George & Maria Nimorakiotakis, Nick & Antigoni Paliobeis, Irini Panagiotou, Serafiem & Anna Panos, Pete & Mary Pantelatou, Sophia Papadakis, Adamandios. & Despina Papadakis, Polycronis & Pamela Papadatos, Pavlos &Toula Papadatos, Steven & Dawn Papadopoulos, Alex Papadopoulos, Dimitrios E. & Dionira Papakonstantinou, Fotios & Spyroulla Paparizos, Theodoiti Pappas, Georgia Pappas, Ted Pappas, William & Susan Parianos, George & Maria Pateras, Steve & Maria Paul, Barbara T. Petratos, Kosmas & Panagiota Petropouleas, Peter & Panagiota Petsas, Demetra Petsas, Dimitri & Deanna Pikakos, Mary Pikakos, Nick & Dawn Piperis, Fotini Plataniotis, Nick & Elisavet Pyros, Gus & Koula Rakopoulos, Stella Regas, Alex & Thea Regas, George & Soula Regas, Strates Riedel, Joseph & Popi Rodopoulos, Evelyn Rokas, Efthihia Rokas, Iosefis & Kym Rokas, John & Lucy Sack, David & Katherine Salamalekis, Evangelos Salamalekis, Gus & Kristen Salloumis, Paul Salouros, Paul & Maria Sarantopoulos, Athanasios & Despina Saridakis Jr., Frank Saridakis, Frank & Anastasia Saviolis, Nick & Chrisoula Sboukis, Andrew & Marcella Sboukis, Peter & Panayiota Scordos, John & Irene Sdrakas, Gregory & Popi Semertsidis, Niko & Despina Sevastos, George Sevastos, Gust & Jane Sheely, Christopher & Panagiota Shinas, Dean J. Siakantaris, Stella Sioulas, Katina Sisamis, George & Anna Sisamis, John G. & Irene Skourlis, John & Maria Skoutas, Mike & Ellie Smith, Robert & Eugenia Soeder, Jeffery Spanos, Niko & Koula Stefanopoulos, Polixeni Stefanopoulos, Sokratis & Ourania Stefou, Antonios & Stella Stilianos, Steve & Anna Tantsios, Vasiliki Tasiouras, Evanthia Thanos, Athanasios D. & Anna Thanos, Dion & Courtney Theodore, Neste & Artemis Trihas, Ermioni Trihas, John A. & Suzanne Tsakalos, Steve & Vicki Tsambounieris, Manoli & Sofia Tsambunieris, Vasilis & Sophia Tsardoulias, Aris & Stella Tsardoulias, George & Diamonto Tsigas, Angie Tsigas, Demetrios & Shelly Tsikles, Tasos Tsiourtsiouris, Maria Tsirambidis, Tim & Julie Tsirikos- Karapanos, Nikolaos & Chrysoula Tuleta, Anthony & Elenny Valsamidis, Chris & Eleni Maria Vangelos, Zenos & Julie Varlamos, Matrona Vaselakis, John & Kiki Vasilakes, Mike & Mary Vassilakis, Freda Vassilakis, George & Irene Vassilaras, Plousia Velkos, Joseph & Maria Velkos, Nick & Irene Verikakis, Georgia Verikakis, John Vianos, Constantino Vianos, John & Diamanto Vianos, Nicholas & Eleni Vitakis, Stelios & Tsabika Voiklis, Asimo Voiklis, Emmanuel & Janet Vourlis, Antonetta Vourlis, Rose Vrettos, Bessie Walsh, Edward & Calliope M Whitlock, Marie Yeager Sr., James Zampunis, George & Kalliopi Zeleniuch, Christina Zeleniuch, Mary Ellen Zeleniuch, Stefan Zembillas, Antoni & Mikhaila Zizis, Stamatios & Ellen If we have mistakenly left your name off the STEWARDSHIP ROSTER, please contact the Church Office. God Bless You! 12

13 WHO S KILLING MY FAITH? Sundays, Sept. 10-Oct 1, at St. Matthew Orthodox Church, Albion Rd., North Royalton. A Study of the Book of St. James (Theme Real Faith produces Genuine Action ) led by Paul Finley, Director of St. Herman House FOCUS. Sessions begin at 6 p.m., followed by refreshments. GRIEF RECOVERY GROUP Wednesdays at 7p.m. beginning Sept. 20 at St. Paul Church, 4548 Wallings Rd., North Royalton. $20 includes workbook for a 13-week session designed for those who have experienced the pain of losing a loved one. Register at , at messenger@stpaulgoc.org or on their website: ATHENIAN VASE PAINTING is the focus of the 2017 annual Collis Lecture on Sun., Sept. 24 at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 2:00 PM. The Berlin Painter & His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C. by Dr. J. Michael Padgett. Free tickets required for lecture and are available August 1. Early reservations ensure choice seating or online at engage.clevelandart.org. Hellenic Preservation Society private reception immediately following the lecture $12 per person. For more information contact Renee Steffas or reneesteffas@gmail.com or Gary Thomas orgary@vecsa.com SPIRITUAL CARE VOLUNTEERING Fairview Hospital s Spiritual Care Department is seeking volunteers to visit with patients and their families in non-critical units of the hospital during their first few days of admission, and provide a caring, listening presence to persons in need. Six weeks of required training will take place on Tuesday afternoons, starting Sept. 5. For more info or to apply, contact Rev. Alice Walsh (walsha3@ccf.org or ) St.Demetrios CLAMBAKE - Oct 15 - St. Demetrios community for a casual evening of fellowship and food at the Nick Tjojos Memorial Clambake while raising money for the "Raise the Roof" Restoration project. $40/ adult, $15/child Adult Dinner includes: one dozen clams, a half chicken, baked potato, corn, salad, dessert, coffee, soft drinks, complimentary beer and wine. Child dinner includes chicken fingers, fries, corn, dessert and soft drinks. Reservations by October 8th please call DESPINA VANDI IN CONCERT Fri., Oct. 6 in Pittsburgh, with Giorgos Lianos. For ticket information go towww.greekconcertstatus.com or GreekPittsburgh@gmail.com DEAN PARAS MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK Sun., Oct. 8, join s for this annual fundraiser supporting Neuroendocrine Cancer Research. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m., Event starts at 1 p.m.at University School, 2785 SOM Center Rd., Hunting Valley. $25/person in advance (includes t-shirt); $30/person day of event. Those who can t attend, can still make a donation. For more information DeanParasFoundation@gmail.com or call

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15 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Event/Liturgy Calendar 2017 All Sunday & Week Day 8:30 AM Orthros / 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy SEPTEMBER 2017 Sun. 17 Sunday after the Holy Cross Sunday School Begins Dance Lessons Begin AGIASMOS FOR ALL YOUTH MINISTRIES Philoptochos will be at the Tremont Art walk at Lincoln Park Senior Dance Group performance Thurs. 21 Greek School PTA Meeting Sun. 24 1st Sunday of Luke Last Day for Greek School Tuition Discount Mandatory meeting for Parents, Teachers, Greek School Board of Education. Following the Divine Liturgy Thurs., 28 - Saturday 30th 2017 Clergy-Laity & Philoptochos Assembly - Columbus October 2017 Sun. 1 2nd Sunday of Luke National Church Music Sunday Cantor/Choir Recognition Choir Mon. 2 GOYA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Sun. 8 3rd Sunday of Luke Annunciation Senior Dance Performance at HPS Wed. 11 Notice of Elections mailed to all members Thurs. 12 Parish Council Meeting Sun. 15 Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council Fri. 20 Little Angels Tentative Fall Event More Details to follow Fri., Oct. 20th-Sun Oct. 22nd Metropolis Youth Adult Retreat at Camp Nazareth Sun. 22 6th Sunday of Luke Tentative Annunciation Anniversary Celebration Luncheon Wed. 25 St. Demetrios Vespers in Rocky River Thurs. 26 Greek School will Celebrate the Feast Day St. Demetrios Sat. 28 OXI Day - Holy Protection of the Theotokos Sun. 29 7th Sunday of Luke Greek School OXI Program following the Divine Liturgy 12:00 (noon) PTA Bake Sale and coffee social November 2017 Tues. 1 Sts. Cosmas & Damion Last Day to receive Nominations for Parish Council Candidacy Thanksgiving Food Drive to be announced Sun. 5 5th Sunday of Luke Philoptochos Feast Artoklasia/Memorial followed by a luncheon Mon. 6 GOYA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wed. 8 Synaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel Thurs. 9 St. Nektarios The Wonderworker Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. If you have not been receiving church material/mailing /phone messages or s, please contact the church office at or office@annunciationcleveland.net. Thank you. Αν δεν λαμβάνετε τις επιστολές η ότι ενημέρωση της εκκλησίας έχει για σας ή τηλεφωνικά μηνύματα, παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήστε με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας στο ή στο office@annunciationcleveland.net. Please visit our website: 15

16 Dear Friends of the Community, In an effort to defray the cost of publishing our Weekly Bulletin, & V ision, the Parish Council would like to invite anyone who wishes to support the Community to offer a small donation of $ for a business card sized ad which will be placed on the back inside pages of each publication for the calendar year, We generally publish a Weekly Bulletin as well as a Quarterly Newsletter, and with this program, hope to cut our publication cost in half by gathering 36 ads which will take up the last four pages of the Vision & Bulletin. If you are interested in this program, please send a business card that we will reproduce. Please also enclose a check made out to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for $ Dino Sevastos Agent AUTO.BUSINESS.HOME. LIFE 500 W. AURORA RD STE 115 SAGAMORE HILLS, OH Tel Fax csevastos@farmersagent.com HARSOULAS GARAGE DOORS Service & Installation Garage Doors & Openers Saki Harsoulas Vivian Kyriazis Diples, Pastries Bread Koliva