Palm Sunday April 9, Parish Council Members

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1 Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Reverend Father Dean J. Dimon Proistamenos 2187 West 14th Street, Cleveland, OH Palm Sunday April 9, 2017 On Sunday, five days before the Passover of the Law, the Lord came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Sending two of His disciples to bring Him a foal of an ass, He sat thereon and entered into the city. When the multitude there heard that Jesus was coming, they straightway took up the branches of palm trees in their hands, and went forth to meet Him. Others spread their garments on the ground, and yet others cut branches from the trees and strewed them in the way that Jesus was to pass; and all of them together, especially the children, went before and after Him, crying out: "Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel" (John 12:13). This is the radiant and glorious festival of our Lord's entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate today. Parish Council Members Emmanuel Ermidis President Konstantinos Almiroudis Vice President Jim Ganotis Secretary Stelios Vitakis Treasurer Eleni Karadaglis Michael Manak Panagiota Petratos The branches of the palm trees symbolize Christ's victory over the devil and death. The word Hosanna means "Save, I pray," or "Save, now." The foal of an ass, and Jesus' sitting thereon, and the fact that this animal was untamed and considered unclean according to the Law, signified the former uncleanness and wildness of the nations, and their subjection thereafter to the holy Law of the Gospel. Irene Scordos Christopher Sheely.Athanasios Anagnostos Sam Zizis Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved Icon copyright Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

2 April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday Epistle Prokeimenon. Mode 4. Psalm ,1 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9 BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you. Gospel The Gospel According To John 12:1-18 Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazaros was one of those at table with him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, "Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me." When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazaros, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazaros also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" And Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written, "Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!" His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazaros out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign.. Palm Sunday; Apolytikion of the Feast Hymn of the Feast Kontakion Of the common resurrection before your Passion assuring us, from the dead you raised Lazarus, O Christ our God; therefore we also like the children, carrying the symbols of victory, to you the victor over the death we cry: Hosannah in the highest, blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Having been buried with you through baptism, O Christ our God, we were found worthy of immortal life through your Resurrection, and sing your praises crying: Hosannaah in the highest; blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. In heaven upon a throne, on earth upon a colt, being carried, O Christ our God, you accepted the Angels' praise and the children's extolling hymns as they cried out to you: Blessed is he that comes, fallen Adam to recall again. 2

3 Ἀπόστολος ΣΤ Τῶν Νηστειῶν Εὐαγγέλιον ΨΑΛΜΟΙ ,1 Εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου. Στίχ. Στίχ. Ἐξομολογεῖσθε τῷ Κυρίῳ ὅτι ἀγαθὸς, ὅτι εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ. Πρὸς Φιλιππησίους 4:4-9 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα είναι απο Ἀδελφοί, χαίρετε ἐν κυρίῳ πάντοτε πάλιν ἐρῶ, χαίρετε. Τὸ ἐπιεικὲς ὑμῶν γνωσθήτω πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις. Ὁ κύριος ἐγγύς. Μηδὲν μεριμνᾶτε, ἀλλʼ ἐν παντὶ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ δεήσει μετὰ εὐχαριστίας τὰ αἰτήματα ὑμῶν γνωριζέσθω πρὸς τὸν θεόν. Καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη τοῦ θεοῦ ἡ ὑπερέχουσα πάντα νοῦν, φρουρήσει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν καὶ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Τὸ λοιπόν, ἀδελφοί, ὅσα ἐστὶν ἀληθῆ, ὅσα σεμνά, ὅσα δίκαια, ὅσα ἁγνά, ὅσα προσφιλῆ, ὅσα εὔφημα, εἴ τις ἀρετὴ καὶ εἴ τις ἔπαινος, ταῦτα λογίζεσθε. Ἃ καὶ ἐμάθετε καὶ παρελάβετε καὶ ἠκούσατε καὶ εἴδετε ἐν ἐμοί, ταῦτα πράσσετε καὶ ὁ θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης ἔσται μεθʼ ὑμῶν. Ἐκ Τοῦ Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 12:1-18 Εὐαγγελίου Τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸ ἓξ ἡμερῶν τοῦ πάσχα ἦλθεν Ὁ Ιησοῦς εἰς Βηθανίαν, ὅπου ἦν Λάζαρος ὁ τεθνηκώς, ὃν ἤγειρεν ἐκ νεκρῶν. ἐποίησαν οὖν αὐτῷ δεῖπνον ἐκεῖ, καὶ ἡ Μάρθα διηκόνει ὁ δὲ Λάζαρος εἷς ἦν τῶν ἀνακειμένων σὺν αὐτῷ. ἡ οὖν Μαρία, λαβοῦσα λίτραν μύρου νάρδου πιστικῆς πολυτίμου, ἤλειψε τοὺς πόδας τοῦ Ιησοῦ καὶ ἐξέμαξε ταῖς θριξὶν αὐτῆς τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ ἡ δὲ οἰκία ἐπληρώθη ἐκ τῆς ὀσμῆς τοῦ μύρου. λέγει οὖν εἷς ἐκ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ, Ιούδας Σίμωνος Ισκαριώτης, ὁ μέλλων αὐτὸν παραδιδόναι διατί τοῦτο τὸ μύρον οὐκ ἐπράθη τριακοσίων δηναρίων καὶ ἐδόθη πτωχοῖς; εἶπε δὲ τοῦτο οὐχ ὅτι περὶ τῶν πτωχῶν ἔμελεν αὐτῷ, ἀλλ ὅτι κλέπτης ἦν, καὶ τὸ γλωσσόκομον εἶχε καὶ τὰ βαλλόμενα ἐβάσταζεν. εἶπεν οὖν ὁ Ιησοῦς ἄφες αὐτήν, εἰς τὴν ἡμέραν τοῦ ἐνταφιασμοῦ μου τετήρηκεν αὐτό. τοὺς πτωχοὺς γὰρ πάντοτε ἔχετε μεθ ἑαυτῶν, ἐμὲ δὲ οὐ πάντοτε ἔχετε. Εγνω οὖν ὄχλος πολὺς ἐκ τῶν Ιουδαίων ὅτι ἐκεῖ ἐστι, καὶ ἦλθον οὐ διὰ τὸν Ιησοῦν μόνον, ἀλλ ἵνα καὶ τὸν Λάζαρον ἴδωσιν ὃν ἤγειρεν ἐκ νεκρῶν. ἐβουλεύσαντο δὲ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς ἵνα καὶ τὸν Λάζαρον ἀποκτείνωσιν, ὅτι πολλοὶ δι αὐτὸν ὑπῆγον τῶν Ιουδαίων καὶ ἐπίστευον εἰς τὸν Ιησοῦν. Τῇ ἐπαύριον ὄχλος πολὺς ὁ ἐλθὼν εἰς τὴν ἑορτήν, ἀκούσαντες ὅτι ἔρχεται Ιησοῦς εἰς Ιεροσόλυμα, ἔλαβον τὰ βαΐα τῶν φοινίκων καὶ ἐξῆλθον εἰς ὑπάντησιν αὐτῷ, καὶ ἔκραζον ὡσαννά, εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου, ὁ βασιλεὺς τοῦ Ισραήλ. εὑρὼν δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς ὀνάριον ἐκάθισεν ἐπ αὐτό, καθώς ἐστι γεγραμμένον μὴ φοβοῦ, θύγατερ Σιών ἰδοὺ ὁ βασιλεύς σου ἔρχεται καθήμενος ἐπὶ πῶλον ὄνου. Ταῦτα δὲ οὐκ ἔγνωσαν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ τὸ πρῶτον, ἀλλ ὅτε ἐδοξάσθη ὁ Ιησοῦς, τότε ἐμνήσθησαν ὅτι ταῦτα ἦν ἐπ αὐτῷ γεγραμμένα, καὶ ταῦτα ἐποίησαν αὐτῷ. Εμαρτύρει οὖν ὁ ὄχλος ὁ ὢν μετ αὐτοῦ ὅτε τὸν Λάζαρον ἐφώνησεν ἐκ τοῦ μνημείου καὶ ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν. διὰ τοῦτο καὶ ὑπήντησεν αὐτῷ ὁ ὄχλος, ὅτι ἤκουσαν τοῦτο αὐτὸν πεποιηκέναι τὸ σημεῖον. Τήν κοινήν Ἀνάστασιν πρό τοῦ σοῦ πάθους πιστούμενος, ἐκ νεκρῶν ἤγειρας τόν Λάζαρον Χριστέ ὁ Θεός ὅθεν καί ἡμεῖς ὡς οἱ παῖδες, τά τῆς νίκης σύμβολα φέροντες, σοί τῷ Νικητῇ τοῦ θανάτου βοῶμεν Ὡσαννά ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις, εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου. Συνταφέντες σοί διά τοῦ Βαπτίσματος, Χριστέ ὁ Θεός ἡμῶν, τῆς ἀθανάτου ζωῆς ἠξιώθημεν τῇ Ἀναστάσει σου, καί ἀνυμνοῦντες κράζομεν Ὡσαννά ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις, εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος, ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου. Τῷ θρόνῳ ἐν οὐρανῷ, τῷ πώλῳ ἐπί τῆς γῆς, ἐποχούμενος, Χριστέ ὁ Θεός, τῶνἀγγέλων τήν αἴνεσιν, καί τῶν παίδων ἀνύμνησιν, προσεδέξω βοώντων σοι Εὐλογημένος εἶ ὁ ἐρχόμενος, τόν Ἀδάμ ἀνακαλέσασθαι. 3

4 TODAY PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON Immediately following the Divine Liturgy in the Church Hall Fish Plaki, rice pilaf vegetables, salad & dessert Adults $15.00 Pasta with Marinara Sauce for Children You can purchase your tickets at the door Κυριακή των Βαΐων Σήμερα μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία Γεύμα από το Κοινοτικό Συμβούλιο Ψάρι Πλακί $15 το άτομο Μακαρόνια με ντομάτα για τα παιδιά επικοινωνήσετε με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας η με το Συμβούλιο. Μπορείτε να αγοράσετε τα εισιτήρια σας στην πόρτα. ST. PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET Sat., April 22nd, His Eminence Metropolitan Savas invites all clergy and laypersons to a celebration volunteers, at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel Station Square 300 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Reservations: $75/person for adults $25/person for children (under 12) Reservation deadline: April 7 Refer questions to: Mary Doreza ( ) Make Checks Payable to: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Mail to: Peter Clyde Papadakos St. Photios Banquet Reservations 109 Lindberg Dr., McKeesport, PA Net proceeds to benefit the Metropolitan s Benevolence Fund Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA at Station Congratulations o this year s awardees: Ο Εξοχότης Σεβασμιώτατος Μητροπολήτης Σάββας, προσκαλεί όλους τους κληρικούς και λαϊκούς στον εορτασμό της Μητρόπολης του Pittsburgh προς τιμή των εθελοντών βοηθών, στο Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel Station Square 300 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , στις 4:00 μ.μ. Κοκταίλς, 5:45 μ.μ. δείπνο. $75/ενήλικοι και $25/παιδιά,οφέλη της Μητροπολιτικής Benevolent Fund. Επικοινωνήστε με την κυρία Μαίρη Ντορεζα (Doreza) στο τηλ μέχρι την 7 Απριλίου. Mary Ellen Zeleniuch & John Karadimas Axioi! Συγχαρητήρια στους βραβευθέντες αυτού του χρόνου : Mary Ellen Zeleniuch και Γιάννης Καραδήμας 4

5 HOLY WEEK 2017 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Bring your Holy Week Prayer Book to these services so that you may participate fully. If you do not have a Holy Week Prayer Book, please see a member of Parish Council to purchase one at the Pangari. Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα 2017 Φέρετε το Βιβλίο της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας για να παρακολουθήσετε τις ακολουθίες από το βιβλίο σας. Θα υπάρχουν διαθέσιμα βιβλία αντί μικρού Saturday of Lazarus, April 8th Div. Lit. 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday, April 9th Orthros 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Evening, April 9th Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Monday, April 10th Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Tuesday, April 11th Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Wednesday, April 12th Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts 9:00 a.m Service of Holy Unction,Efchaileon4:00 p.m. Service of Holy Thursday Matins Sung on Holy Wednesday Evening at 6:30 pm Holy Thursday, April 13th Communion for Workers 7:00 a.m. ~ 8:30 a.m. Vesper Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00a.m. The Holy Passion of our Lord The Reading of the Twelve Gospels 7:00 p.m. Holy & Great Friday, April 14th Hours of the Holy Passion 9:00 a.m. Apokathelosis 3:00 p.m. Lamentations 7:00 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 15th Communion for the Workers 7:00a.m. ~ 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00 a.m. Orthros of the Resurrection 11:00 p.m. Liturgy 12 am Great and Holy Pascha, April 16th Agape Service 12:00 p.m. Σάββατο του Λαζάρου, 8 Απριλίου Θεία Λειτουργία 9:30 πμ Κυριακή των Βαΐων 9 Απριλίου Όρθρος 8:30 a.m. πμ. Θεια Λειτ. 9:30π.μ. Βαΐων το βράδυ της Κυριακής του Νυμφίου 7:00μ.μ. Μεγάλη Δευτέρα, 10 Απριλίου Ακολουθία Νυμφίου 7:00μ.μ. Μεγάλη Τρίτη 11 Απριλίου Ακολουθία Νυμφίου 7:00μμ Μεγάλη Τετάρτη 12 Απριλίου Προηγ. Λειτουργία 9:00 πμ. 4:00 μμ Τό Ἱερό Μυστήριο τοῦ Εὐχελαίου 6:30 μμ Ἡ Ἱερά Ἀκολουθία τοῦ Νιπτῆρος (Ὁ Όρθρος της Αγίας και Μεγάλης Πέμπτης) Μεγάλη Πέμπτη 13 Απριλίου Θ. Κοινωνία για τους Εργαζόμενους 7:00-8:30πμ Εσπερινός Θεία Λειτ. Αγίου Βασιλείου 9:00πμ Άγια Πάθη, και τα 12 Ευαγγέλια 7:00 μμ. Μεγάλη Παρασκευή 14 Απριλίου Βασιλική Ώρα 9:00 πμ. Αποκαθήλωσης 3:00 μμ. Εγκώμια και Περιφορά του Επιταφίου 7:00 μμ. Μεγάλο Σάββατο 15 Απριλίου Θ. Κοινωνία 7:00πμ -8:30 π.μ. Εσπερινός μετά Θεία Λειτ. Αγ. Βασιλείου 9:00 π.μ.. Παννυχίδα 11:00 μμ. Αναστασιμ. Λειτ. Εσπερινός Αγάπης 16 Απριλίου 12:00 μ.μ. 5

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8 HOLY FRIDAY APRIL 14TH your Sunday School and Greek School Students, JOY, GOYA, Young Adults, and the entire Annunciation Family are invited to join us on these days. For more information, please call the church office at All students should be excused from school on Holy Friday to participate in the retreat for the day! For more information, or if you need a letter for school, please contact the church office at YOUTH RETREAT ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY ARE INVITED TO HELP DECORATE CHRIST S TOMB (EPITAPHIO) HOLY FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. For Grades 1 High School 9:00 AM Service of the Royal Hours 12:00 PM Retreat (includes Lenten Lunch) 3 PM Apokathelosis Service All students should be excused from school on Holy Friday to participate in the retreat for the day! For more information, or if you need a letter for your school, please contact the church office at Το πρωί της Μεγάλης Παρασκευής παρακαλούμε να έρθετε να βοηθήσετε για το στόλισμα του Επιταφίου 9:00 π.μ. 8

9 Για την δόξα του Κυρίου και εις μνήμην των αγαπημένων σας προσώπων, οι δωρεές σας είναι μια έκφρασης αγάπης, πίστεως και εκτίμησης προς τον Χριστό ο οποίος έδωσε την ζωήν Του, ώστε εμείς να λάβωμε την αιώνιον ξωήν. Παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήσετε με τα μέλοι του Συμβουλίου η με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας για τις χρηματικές σας προσφορές, για τα λουλούδια του Πάσχα η για το κάτωθι αντικείμενα. For the glory of God and in loving memory of a loved one, your donation is an expression of your love, faith and appreciation to Christ who gave His life so we may obtain eternal life. Please see a Parish Council Member or call the Church office if you would like to donate any of the following items, or any monetary donations towards the flowers for the Epitaphio. Λουλούδια για το ραντηστήριον που έχει το Μύρο για την Μ. Παρασκευή Κερί Αναστάσεως Λουλούδια για την Εικόνα των Βαΐων Λουλούδια για την Εικόνα της Αναστάσεως Βάγια για την εορτή των Βαΐων 12 Κεριά για την Μ. Πέμπτη Λουλούδια για την Εικόνα του Λαζάρου Λουλούδια για την Εικόνα του Νυμφίου Στεφάνι για το Σταυρό της Μ. Πέμπτης Στεφάνι για τη Μεγάλη Πινακίδα για τη Ανάσταση Rhandisterion Myrrh Container Sprinkler for Holy Friday Easter Candle Palm Sunday Icon Resurrection Icon Palms for Palm Sunday 12 Candles for Holy Thursday Flowers for the Icon of Lazarus Flowers for the Icon of Nymphios Wreath for the Cross for Holy Thursday Wreath for the Banner for Holy Pascha Ηoly Week Books are available for purchase at the Pangari for $25.00 each Τα βιβλία της Mεγάλης Εβδομάδας είναι $25 βρίσκονται στο παγκάρι CONFESSIONS Fr. Dean will be available for confessions either before or after scheduled Holy Week Services. Please contact Fr. Dean directly the church office to schedule an appointment. Ο πατήρ Κωνσταντίνος θα είναι διαθέσιμος για εξομολογήσεις πριν η μετά τις Ακολουθίες της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδος. Παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήσετε κατ ευθείαν μαζί του η με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας. 9

10 One of the most important obligations that we have as worshippers attending the Divine Liturgy and Holy Week is to maintain proper decorum so that all the members of the Congregation may pray sincerely, peacefully and meaningfully. It is with this fact in mind that we set forth the following guidelines during the Divine Liturgy and Holy Week: One basic rule to follow is that, whenever Fr. Dean is outside of the altar either with the censor or giving a Blessing everyone should stop and stand reverently. During these times, no one should be on the Solea venerating an Icon or lighting a votive candle. During the service of Holy Friday the Engomia and the Procession of Epitaphio/Kouvouklion ONLY MEMBERS OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL CARRY THE KOUVOUKLION OUTSIDE. Once outside the members of the community can assist in carrying the Kouvouklion. At the end of the procession, only the board members will bring the Kouvouklion inside the church. Please remember that members of the Parish Council are required to maintain order during All Church Services. Thank you for following their direction. Μία από τις σημαντικότερες υποχρεώσεις που έχουμε ως πιστοί, καθώς συμμετέχουμε τη Θεία Λειτουργία της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας είναι η διατήρηση της κατάλληλης ευπρέπειας, έτσι ώστε όλα τα μέλη της Συνόδου να προσεύχονται ειλικρινά, ειρηνικά και με νόημα. Έχοντας αυτά κατά νου έχουμε θέσει τις ακόλουθες οδηγίες κατά τη διάρκεια της Θείας Λειτουργίας της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας: Ένας βασικός κανόνας είναι ότι, όταν ο Πατήρ Κωνσταντίνος είναι έξω από το ιερό, είτε με το θυμιατό ή να δίνει ευλογία, όλοι πρέπει να σταματήσουν και να σταθούν ευλαβικά. Κατά τη διάρκεια αυτή, κανείς δεν πρέπει να είναι πάνω στην Σολέα και να προσκυνούν τις εικόνες ή να ανάβουν ένα κερί. Κατά τη διάρκεια της Λειτουργίας της Μεγάλης Παρασκευής, τα Εγκώμια και την Περιφορά του Επιταφίου ΜΟΝΟ ΤΑ ΜΕΛΗ ΤΟΥ ΕΝΟΡΙΑΚΟΥ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΘΑ ΜΕΤΑΦΕΡΟΥΝ ΤΟΝ ΕΠΙΤΑΦΕΙΟ ΕΞΩ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΕΚ- ΚΛΗΣΙΑ. Όταν ο Επιτάφειος είναι έξω τα μέλη της κοινότητας μπορούν να βοηθήσουν να μεταφέρουν τον Επιτάφειο. Στο τέλος της πομπής, μόνο τα μέλη του διοικητικού συμβουλίου θα φέρουν τον Επιτάφιο μέσα στην εκκλησία. 10

11 The Resurrection of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ. No fast all week Holy Pascha, the Feast of feasts. 12:00 A.M. (Midnight) Paschal Procession and Matins, and Paschal Divine Liturgy. The brightest, most joyful experience in the life of Orthodox Christians. Following Liturgy: Join us for a Magiritsa Potluck Breakfast in the lower level of our social hall. All are welcome, if you are able to, please bring a prepared side dish to share. Please contact Mike Boyeas at: mboyeas@ .com or call the church office to let us know if you plan to attend. Wishing you a blessed Pascha, filled with the light, the life, and the Joy of our Lord! Η Ανάσταση του Κυρίου, και Σωτήρα ημών Ιησού Χριστού. Η Νηστεία των Νηστειών. Η μεγαλύτερη ημέρα της χριστιανοσύνης Λειτουργία 12:00 π.μ. Τα μεσάνυχτα Μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία Θα έχουμε μαγειρίτσα στην αίθουσα κάτω από την εκκλησιά και όποιος θέλει να προσφέρει κάτι ανάλογο για το τραπέζι αυτής της ημέρας. Επικοινωνήσετε με τον Μιχάλη Μπογεά mboyeas@ .com η με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας Σας ευχόμαστε Καλό Πασά και Καλή Ανάσταση! 12:00 PM Agape Vespers Gospel Readers Νeeded. If you wish to read The Gospel is read in a foreign language please see Fr. Dean or call the church office. The passage is: John 20: μμ Το απόγευμα της Κυριακής Εσπερινός της Αγάπης Αν θέλετε να διαβάσετε το Ευαγγέλιο σε άλλη γλώσσα, επικοινωνήσετε με το Πάτερ. Κωνσταντίνο ή με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας. Ευαγγέλιο: Ιωάννης 20:

12 Ελληνικό Σχολείο School Κοινότητος Ευαγγελισμού The Georgia Pappas Hellenic Cultural of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 2187 W 14 th Street, Cleveland, OH (216) Position Available: Principal/Executive Director of the Georgia Pappas Hellenic Cultural School Reports to: Greek School Board of Education Supervises: Greek Language Students and Teachers, Monday and Thursdays evenings, 10 months per year Qualifications: Mastery of the Greek Language; Bachelor s Degree preferred; Experience in the Educational Realm Nature and Scope of Job: The Principal of the Greek School shall be in charge of the central office of the Greek School and shall act under the direction of the Board of Education and the Executive Committee. The Principal is responsible for seeing that the Board s instructions are carried out. The Principal shall recommend plans of work and shall conduct the day-to-day business of the Greek School. The Principal shall evaluate and make recommendations on retaining, hiring, and termination of teachers and aides with the approval of the Board of Education and the Parish Council. Job Functions and Responsibilities: Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior. Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school/church including the instructional program and its discipline systems. Establish the school calendar for instructional sessions, programs, and assessments, ensuring sequential learning experiences. Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of effective instructional strategies and materials. Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment, bringing all recommendations to the Board. Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, ensuring a safe and orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among students and staff. Establish professional and respectful rapport with students, staff and parents. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards. Serve as a role model by demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in our school and church. Research, collect and maintain data regarding the instructional levels of students, attendance, and behavior. Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for improvement of the school. Conduct staff meetings as necessary, minimally once a month. Maintain documentation of the agenda, content and attendance of these meetings. Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment. Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, clean and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual and acoustic. Maintain high visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board. Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school. Provide quarterly student grade and behavior reports to parents. Post displays in the classrooms and halls that celebrate students achievements to be changed minimally each quarter. Use excellent written and oral Greek/English communication skills when communicating with students, parents and staff. Communicate with the Board regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school. Complete all records and reports requested by the Board in a timely fashion. Maintain positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with staff, parents, and the Board. Nurture both students and staff to achieve their greatest potential academically, instructionally, and spiritually. All letters of interest and resumes Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church should be submitted by April 21, 2017: c/o Sofia Tsambounieris, BOE President 2187 West 14 th Street, Cleveland, Ohio

13 ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL PARISH FESTIVAL Sunday, April 23 Following the Divine Liturgy Introduced in 1983, the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. The Archdiocese Oratorical Festival Program begins at the Parish Level and is divided into two divisions; the Junior Division for students in the 7th to 9th grades and the Senior Division for teenagers in the 10th to 12th grades. The St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. The Archdiocese Oratorical Festival Program begins at the Parish Level all 7-12th grade students from our Parish are encouraged to participate. Please see Evie Boulas or Ellie Skoutas for details. This year s topics and information can be found at : 13

14 Thank you to the following stewards who have sent in their 2017 pledges. We have received pledges. If any names have been mistakenly omitted from this list, please notify the church office and we will make corrections in our next bulletin. Εάν έχει γίνει παράλειψής ονομάτων σ αυτόν τον κατάλογο, παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήσετε με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας και θα κάνουμε τις διορθώσεις στο επόμενο τεύχος Agelidakis, Georgios & Victoria Alex, George & Becky Alex, Jerry Alex, Jerry & Kim Alex, Stefo & Loula Alexandrou, Angie Allison, John & Nancy Almiroudis, Konstantinos & Kelli Anagnostos, Athanasios & Linsey Antonaklas, Steve & Evangelia Arabian, Allen & Agnes Benicos, Ecaterini Bibidakis, Evangelos & Eftychia Boukis, Gary & Mary Boulas, Dimitrios & Evegenia Boyeas, Mike & Christine Bozas, Pete & Maria Calogeras, Ellen Castros, Nick & Rosalie Coutris, Stephen & Penelope Croff, Maro Dallas, Maria Davis, Lambrini Demopoulos, William Dimon, Fr.Dean & Presvytera Drosos, Angeliki Efpraxias, Georgio Ermidis, Christina Ermidis, Emmanuel & Marina Ermidis, Venizelos & Bessie Erwin, Edward & Vasiliki Foradis, Militsa Fourtounis, Emmanuel & Marika Fourtounis, George & Elaine Ganotis, Dimitrios & Aphrodite Geanneses, Antoinette Genin, Jason & Cynthia Gountis, Vasilios & Audolina Griveas, Peggy Gromek, Stanley & Angie Harris, Despina Hatzopoulos, Kriti Hlepas, James & Kathy Hliatzos, Peter & Katina Jamison, Oliver & Eleni Kafantaris, George & Sophia Kakias, Michael & Vicky Kalevakis, Mike & Dora Kamenos, Stella Kanaris, Anna 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 Karakoudas, Caliope Karavokirakis, Dimitra Karavokirakis, Gramatiki Karras, John A. & Ismini Katsantonis, George L. & Sandra Keating, Dale & Helen Kefalos, Panayiotis & Fotini Kellis, John Klonaris, Joanne Konstantinos,Nikolaos & Vasiliki Konstas, Evangelos & Fani Kopasakis, John Kostakis, Tom & Eleni Koukouras, Nikolaos & Evangelia Kowalsick, Ruby Kozana, Margarita Kozanas, John & Vasiliki Kutrubs, Nick Kyriazis, Dimitri Makris, Bessie 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, Paul & Carol Mavrakis, Bill & Zoe Mavroidis, Mavroidis Moulagianis, Vasalios & Stamatia Moulagiannis, Kathy Nakhel, Anis & Maria Konstas Neumeyer, Ryan Nickas, Vasiliki Paliobeis, Irini Panagiotou, Serafiem & Anna Panos, Pete & Mary Pantelatou, Sophia Papadakis, Adamandios & Despina Papadopoulos, Alex Papadopoulos, Dimitrios E. & Dionira Papakonstantinou, Fotios & Spyroulla Papakonstantinou, Rebecca Pappas, Georgia Pappas, Ted Paul, Barbara Petratos, Kosmas & Panagiota Petropouleas, Peter & Panagiota Petsas, Demetra Pikakos, Mary Piperis, Fotini Plataniotis, Nick & Elisavet Rakopoulos, Stella Regas, Alex & Thea Regas, George & Soula Regas, Strates Riedel, Joseph & Popi Rokas, Efthihia Rokas, John & Lucy Sack, David & Katherine Salamalekis, Evangelos Salloumis, Paul Salouros, Paul & Maria Sarantopoulos, Athanasios & Despina Sboukis, Andrew & Marcella Sboukis, Peter & Panayiota Scordos, John & Irene Semertsidis, Niko & Despina Sevastos, George Sevastos, Gust & Jane Sheely, Christopher & Panagiota Shinas, Dean J. Siakantaris, Stella Sioulas, Demetrios & Katina Sisamis, John G. & Irene Skoutas, Mike & Ellie Smith, Robert & Eugenia Spanos, Niko & Koula Stefanopoulos, Polixeni Stefou, Antonios & Stella Stilianos, Steve & Anna Tasiouras, Evanthia Thanos, Athanasios D. & Anna Thanos, Dion & Courtney Theodore, Neste & Artemis Trihas, Ermioni Trihas, John A. & Suzanne Tsakalos, Steve & Vicki Tsambounieris, Manoli & Sofia Tsardoulias, Aris & Stella Tsardoulias, George & Diamonto Tsigas, Angie Tsigas, Demetrios & Shelly Tsikles, Tasos Tsiourtsiouris, Maria Tsirambidis, Tim & Julie Tsirikos- Karapanos, Nikolaos & Chrysoula Valsamidis, Chris & Eleni Maria Vaselakis, John & Kiki Vasilakes, Mike & Mary Vassilakis, Freda Vassilakis, George & Irene Vassilaras, Plousia Velkos, Joseph & Maria Velkos, Nick & Irene Verikakis, Georgia Vianos, Nicholas & Eleni Vitakis, Stelios & Tsabika Voiklis, Asimo Voiklis, Emmanuel & Janet Vourlis, Antonetta Vourlis, Rose Vrettos, Bessie Walsh, Edward & Calliope Whitlock, Marie Zeleniuch, Christina Zeleniuch, Mary Ellen Zeleniuch, Stefan Zembillas, Antoni & Mikhaila Zizis, Stamatios & Ellen 14

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16 Yes, I/we will come to celebrate with Father Dean on his 25th Anniversary to the Priesthood. Number of guest: Adults ($50): / Children (4-10, $25) / Children under 3 (free) Name(s): Address: Phone number: Check Amount: Please make check payable to: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, and reference Fr. Dean s 25 th Anniversary. Mail checks to: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 2817 West 14th Street, Cleveland, OH Donations to the Beautification Fund of the annunciation Church are greatly appreciated. If you wish to donate to the beautification of the narthex, altar and solea, please write a separate check to: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and reference the Beautification Fund. Mail checks to: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 2187 West 14th Street, Cleveland, OH Name: Check Amount: Address: Phone number: I understand my donation could be tax deductible and will consult my tax advisor. 16

17 Events Elsewhere: ORTHODOXY ON TAP Thu., April 20, area young adults (18-35) invited to BW3s, 724 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, at 7 p.m. for an evening of wings & words. Talk led by Fr. Mihaly. LAUGH OUT LOUD WITH BASILE Fri., April 21, the Greek-American comedian returns to northeast Ohio with a show at St. Nicholas Zahar Hall, 2000 Tower Blvd., Lorain. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; show begins at 8:30 p.m. Pre-sale adult admission $35; 18 & under $25. For tickets hilariousgreek@gmail.com TRANON HORON Sat., April 29, Greek Pontian Dance at Annunciation Hall, 2187 W. 14th St., Cleveland. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Live music by Karizma with Kostas Papadopoulos & Giogos Michailidis on lira & daouli. Dance performances at 8:30 p.m. $35/adult; $15 for 21 & under; free 12 & under, includes dinner. Cash bar. For tickets, call Emmanuel Ermidis ( ) WHAT MATTERS? March 31-April 2, the GOYA Spring Retreat at Camp Nazareth welcomes Keynote Speaker Fr. Alexandros Petrides to discuss Exploring our Relationship with God s Creation. Registration fee is $165 (scholarships available.) Register at pittsburgh.goarch.org OCMC MISSIONS The 2017 mission teams around the world are now looking for volunteers in areas such as youth outreach/teaching, healthcare, construction and women s ministry including in Alaska, Albania, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mexico. LAUGH OUT LOUD WITH BASILE Fri., April 21, the Greek-American comedian returns to northeast Ohio with a show at St. Nicholas Zahar Hall, 2000 Tower Blvd., Lorain. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; show begins at 8:30 p.m. Pre-sale adult admission $35; 18 & under $25. For tickets hilariousgreek@gmail.com SCHOLARSHIPS -Dean Nakis Memorial Scholarship $1000available to college students who are members of a NE Ohio Greek Orthodox Church. Applications in the narthex of the church. Deadline is May 1, Nafpaktian Cultural Foundation Awarding $500 scholarships to High School Seniors and to College students who are of Greek ancestry and permanent residents of Northeast Ohio. Deadline June 30, Download at: - John M. Manos Cleveland A.H.E.P.A. CHAPTER # 36 Scholarship Awarded to graduating high school seniors (Class of' '17) of Greek descent. Application can be found at: will award the scholarships on a date to be determined in June Application must be completed and returned to the scholarship chairperson no later than May 13,

18 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Event/Liturgy Calendar 2017 All Sunday & Week Day 8:30 AM Orthros / 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy APRIL 2017 Sun. 9 Palm Sunday Mon. 10 Tues. 11 Wed. 12 Thurs.13 Bridegroom Service 7pm Holy Monday Bridegroom Service 7pm Holy Tuesday Bridegroom Service 7pm Holy Wednesday: Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts 9:00 a.m. Service of Holy unction, Efchaileon 4:00 p.m. Service of Holy Thursday Matins/Efchaileon Vesper Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00 a.m. The Holy Passion of our Lord the Reading of the Twelve Gospels Fri. 14 Holy & Great Friday Royal Hours of the Holy Passion 9:00 a.m. Youth Ministries Retreat 12:00 p.m. Apokathelosis 3:00 p.m. Lamentations 7:00 p.m. Sat. 15 Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 8:00 a.m. Orthros of the Resurrection 11:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy 12:00 am (Midnight) Sun. 16 Great Holy Pascha Agape Service 12:00 p.m. (Sunday Afternoon) Thurs. 20 Greek School Lessons Resume Celebration of Pascha Party Fri. 21 Life Giving Font Orthros 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 am 22 St. Photios Banquet Sun. 23 Sunday of Thomas 29 District Oratorical Festival & Greek Language location to be announced Sun. 30 Sunday of the Myrrh Bearing women May 2017 Mon. 1 Greek School Last day for Stewardship Contributions GOYA MEETING 7:30 P.M. Thurs.4 Greek School PTA Meeting 6:00 pm Fri. 5 St. Irene Orthros 8:30 - Div. Lit. 9:30am 6 GOYA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED Sun. 7 Sunday of the Paralytic Thurs.11 Parish Council Meeting Sat. 13 Metropolis Oratorical Festival Pittsburgh Sun. 14 Sunday of the Samaritan woman Mon. 15 Greek School Final Exams 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs.18 Greek School Practice for the Year End Program 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sat. 20 YOUTH PICNIC Lakewood Park Time to be announced Sat. 20 Sts. Constaintine & Helen Vespers at St. Constantine Sun. 21 Sts. Constantine & Helen Feast Day Sunday of the Blind Man Following The Divine Liturgy Greek School Year End Program & Graduation Thurs.25 Ascension Thursday 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. Σας ευχαριστώ. Please visit our website: 18

19 Dear Friends of the Community, In an effort to defray the cost of publishing our Weekly Bulletin, & Vision, 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 Dino Sevastos Agent AUTO.BUSINESS.HOME. LIFE 500 W. AURORA RD STE 115 SAGAMORE HILLS, OH Tel Fax csevastos@farmersagent.com Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, OH (440) Diples Pastries Bread Koliva Contact: Vivian Kyriazis HARSOULAS GARAGE DOORS Service & Installation Garage Doors & Openers Saki Harsoulas