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1 Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Reverend Father Dean J. Dimon Proistamenos 2187 West 14th Street, Cleveland, OH April 1, 2018 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. 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. 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 Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved Icon copyright Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

2 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 Palm Sunday 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. 2

3 Ἀπόστολος Εὐαγγέλιον Πρὸς Φιλιππησίους 4:4-9 Προκείμενον. Ήχος δ'. 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. 3

4 Apolytikion of the Feast 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. 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. Hymn of the Feast 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. 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. Kontakion Τῷ θρόνῳ ἐν οὐρανῷ, τῷ πώλῳ ἐπί τῆς γῆς, ἐποχούμενος, Χριστέ ὁ Θεός, τῶν Ἀγγέλων τήν αἴνεσιν, καί τῶν παίδων ἀνύμνησιν, προσεδέξω βοώντων σοι Εὐλογημένος εἶ ὁ ἐρχόμενος, τόν Ἀδάμ ἀνακαλέσασθαι. 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. 4

5 PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON 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. 5

6 Orthodox Christian Stewardship is a way of life, which acknowledges accountability, reverence, and responsibility before God. A primary goal of Stewardship is to promote spiritual growth and strengthen faith. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty and trust and act on those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewardship calls on the faithful to cheerfully offer back to God a portion of the gifts with which they have been blessed. You can pay your stewardship contributions with a credit card payment. It s TIME WORSHIP All Sunday Services begin 8:30AM Orthros / 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy ************* Κάθε Κυριακή 8:30 π.μ. Όρθρος 9:30 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία This Week April 2- April 11 Recess of Holy Week (No Greek school) Classes Resume April 12th Sunday, April 1st Palm Sunday Evening, April 9th Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Monday, April 2nd Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Tuesday, April 3rd Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Wednesday, April 4th Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts 9:30 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 5th Communion 7:00a.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 6th Hours of the Holy Passion 9:00 a.m. Apokathelosis 3:00 p.m. Lamentations 7:00 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 7th Communion 7:00 a.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 Followed by 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. Great and Holy Pascha, Sunday, April 8th No Sunday School classes Agape Service 12:00 p.m. Coffee/Memorials If you would like to Sponsor a Sunday or donate Coffee Hour Please call the church office Memorial Tray If you would like to order a tray of Koliva please contact: Vivian Kyriazis or Angie Tsigas

7 The Stewardship Committee would like to thank everyone who submitted their pledge cards for Listed below are the pledged cards we have received. If you have not done so yet, please send in your pledge card to the church office. Extra cards are available at the Pangari (Candle Stand). I can do all things in Him Who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) Ευχαριστούμε όλους που επέστρεψαν τις κάρτες των οικονομικών εύφορων (stewardship) Εάν δεν τα έχετε στείλει σας παρακαλούμε να τα στείλετε η να τα δώσετε στην εκκλησία για το Η κάρτες βρίσκονται στο Παγκάρι Alex, George & Becky Alex, Stefo & Loula Alexandrou, Angie Allison, John & Nancy Almiroudis, Konstantinos & Kelli Ameres, Kostas & Markia Anagnostos, Athanasios & Linsey Antonaklas, Steve & Evangelia Arabian, Allen & Agnes Baker, John & Vicky Benicos, Ecaterini Bibidakis, Evangelos & Eftychia Boukis, Constantine Boukis, Gary & Mary Boyeas, Mike & Christine Bozas, Pete & Maria Ciolfi, Maria Coutris, Stephen & Penelope Croff, Maro Dallas, Maria Davis, Lambrini Del Vecchio, Giuseppe & Angela Demopoulos, William Diamantis, Arygro Dimarhos, Sofia Dimon, Dean J. & Presvytera Efpraxias, Georgio Ermidis, Christina Ermidis, Emmanuel & Marina Ermidis, John & Yulia Ermidis, Venizelos & Bessie Fourtounis, Emmanuel & Marika Fourtounis, Mark Ganotis, Dimitrios & Aphrodite Geanneses, Antoinette Georgiadis, Debbie Gountis, Vasilios & Audolina Griveas, Peggy Gromek, Stanley & Angie Harris, Despina Hatzis, Kiki Hlepas, James & Kathy Hliatzos, Peter & Katina Kafantaris, George & Sophia Kakias, Michael & Vicky Kalevakis, George & Vicki Kalevakis, Mike & Dora Kamenos, Stella Kanaris, Anna Kanaris, Nick & Artie Kanis, Gus & Vaso Kantzios, George & Eleni Kapolis, Thanos & Anthie Karadaglis, Elias & Eleni Karadimas, Chris & Vivian Karadimas, George Karadimas, John & Linda Karakostas, Konstantinos & Lisa Karakoudas, Eleni Karavokirakis, Dimitra Karavokirakis, Gramatiki Karnavas, Sophia Karras, Adam & Jackie Karras, John A. & Ismini J. Katakos, Cynthia Katsantonis, George L. & Sandra Keating, Dale & Helen Kefalos, Panayiotis & Fotini Klonaris, Joanne Kolidakis, Nikitas & Alessandra Konstantinos, Nikolaos & Vasiliki Konstas, Evangelos & Fani Kontos, Spiros & Areti Kopasakis, John Kosmas, Christos & Chryssa Kostakis, Tom & Eleni Kotsanis, Nicholas & Christina Koukouras, Nikolaos & Evangelia Koukouvitakis, Stratis & Argiro Kowalsick, Ruby Kutrubs, Nick Kyriazis, Dimitri Kyriazis, Vivian Makris, Bessie A. Makris, Thomas Makroglou, Thal & Lisa Manak, Michael Maroulis, Paraskevas & Cassandra Marountas, George & Agnieska Marountas, Nck & Denna Matheou, Demetrios & Lillian Matheou, Georgia Mathews, James & Mary Mathiellis, Paul & Carol Mavrakis, Bill & Zoe Mavrakis, Lefteris & Kleoniki McDonald, James & Anastasia Mitsionis, Athanasios Moshos, Shawn Moulagianis, Vasalios & Stamatia Neumeyer, Ryan & Margarita Nickas, Vasiliki Nimorakiotakis, George & Maria Nimorakiotakis, Nick & Antigoni Paliobeis, Irini Pantelatou, Sophia Papadakis, Adamandios E. & Despina Papadatos, Pavlos &Toula Papadopoulos, Alex Papakonstantinou, Fotios & Spyroulla Pappas, Georgia Pappas, William & Susan Paul, Barbara T. Petratos, Kosmas & Panagiota M. Petsas, Demetra Petsas, Dimitri & Deanna Pikakos, Mary Plataniotis, Eleni Plataniotis, Nick & Elisavet Regas, Alex & Thea Regas, George & Soula Regas, Strates Riedel, Joseph & Popi Roff, Jeff & Irene Rokas, Efthihia Rokas, John & Lucy Sack, David & Katherine Salamalekis, Evangelos Salamalekis, Gus & Kristen Salloumis, Paul Salouros, Paul & Maria Sarantopoulos, Athanasios & Despina Saridakis, Frank & Anastasia Sboukis, Peter Scordos, John & Irene Semertsidis, Niko & Despina Sevastos, Gust & Jane Sheely, Christopher & Panagiota Shinas, Dean J. Siakantaris, Stella Sisamis, John G. & Irene Skantzos, Emanuel & Evdoxia Skoutas, Mike & Ellie Smith, Robert & Eugenia Spano, John Spillas, Christ & Dorothy Stefanopoulos, Sokratis & Ourania Stefou, Antonios & Stella Tasiouras, Evanthia Thanos, Athanasios D. & Anna Theodore, Neste & Artemis Trihas, Ermioni Trihas, John A. & Suzanne Tsambounieris, Manoli & Sofia Tsambunieris, Vasilis & Sophia Tsardoulias, Aris & Stella Tsardoulias, Elizabeth Tsardoulias, John & Kurannio Tsiourtsiouris, Maria Tsirambidis, Tim & Julie Tzagournis, Adam Valsamidis, Chris & Eleni Maria Vangelos, Zenos & Julie Vaselakis, John & Kiki Vassilakis, Freda Vassilakis, George & Irene Vassilaras, Plousia Velkos, Joseph & Maria Velkos, Nick & Irene Vianos, John & Diamanto Vianos, Nicholas & Eleni Vitakis, Helen Voiklis, Emmanuel & Janet Vourlis, Antonetta Walsh, Edward & Calliope M Whitlock, Marie & Adrian Young, Kevin Zeleniuch, Christina Zeleniuch, Mary Ellen Zembillas, Antoni & Mikhaila If we have mistakenly left your name off the STEWARDSHIP ROSTER, Please contact the Church Office. 7

8 HOLY WEEK 2018 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. Saturday of Lazarus, March 31st Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Palm Sunday, April 1st Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:30am Palm Sunday Evening, April 9th Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Monday, April 2nd Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Tuesday, April 3rd Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m. Holy Wednesday, April 4th Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts 9:30 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 5th Communion 7:00a.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 6th Hours of the Holy Passion 9:00 a.m. Apokathelosis 3:00 p.m. Lamentations 7:00 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 7th Communion 7:00 a.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 8th Agape Service 12:00 p.m. Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα 2018 Φέρετε το Βιβλίο της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας για να παρακολουθήσετε τις ακολουθίες από το βιβλίο σας. Θα υπάρχουν διαθέσιμα βιβλία αντί μικρού αντίτιμου στο παγκάρι Σάββατο του Λαζάρου, 31 Μαρτίου Θεία Λειτουργία 9:30 π.μ. Κυριακή των Βαΐων 1 Απριλίου Όρθρος 8:30 π.μ.. Θεια Λειτ. 9:30πμ Βαΐων το βράδυ της Κυριακής του Νυμφίου 7:00μ.μ. Μεγάλη Δευτέρα, 2 Απριλίου Ακολουθία Νυμφίου 7:00μ.μ. Μεγάλη Τρίτη 3 Απριλίου Ακολουθία Νυμφίου 7:00μμ Μεγάλη Τετάρτη 4 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 5 Απριλίου Θ. Κοινωνία 7:00-8:30πμ Εσπερινός Θεία Λειτ. Αγίου Βασιλείου 9:00πμ Άγια Πάθη, και τα 12 Ευαγγέλια 7:00 μμ. Μεγάλη Παρασκευή 6 Απριλίου Βασιλική Ώρα 9:00 πμ. Αποκαθήλωσης 3:00 μμ. Εγκώμια και Περιφορά του Επιταφίου 7:00 μμ. Μεγάλο Σάββατο 7 Απριλίου Θ. Κοινωνία 7:00-8:30πμ Εσπερινός μετά Θεία Λειτ. Αγ. Βασιλείου 9:00 π.μ.. Παννυχίδα 11:00 μμ. Αναστασιμ. Λειτ. Εσπερινός Αγάπης 8 Απριλίου 12:00 μ.μ. ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY ARE INVITED TO HELP DECORATE CHRIST S TOMB (EPITAPHIO) HOLY FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. Το πρωί της Μεγάλης Παρασκευής παρακαλούμε να έρθετε να βοηθήσετε για το στόλισμα του Επιταφίου 9:00 μμ. 8

9 Για την δόξα του Κυρίου και εις μνήμην των α γ α π η μ έ ν ω ν σ α ς προσώπων, οι δωρεές σας ε ί να ι μια έ κφραση αγάπης, πίστης και εκτίμησης προς τον Χριστό ο οποίος έδωσε την ζωή Του, ώστε ε- μείς να λάβουμε την αιώνιον ζωή. Παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήσετε με τα μέλη του Συμβουλίου ή με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας για τις χρηματικές σας προσφορές, για τα λουλούδια του Πάσχα η για τα κάτωθι αντικείμενα. Lenten flowers Please help defray the cost & expense of Lenten & Easter Flowers enjoyed by all Stewards of the Annunciation during Pascha Season. Please look for flower offering envelopes in your packets or at the Pangari. All donations are tax deductible Weather used for a Lenten icon, Easter flowers, or the Beautiful Kouvoulion Project, funds are dedicated to the beautification of our Church Parish, satisfying any flower needs as they arise. We thank you for your generosity! 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. Κυριακή των βαΐων Φοίνικες και διακοσμήσεις Εικόνα (Κυριακή των Βαΐων) Κυριακή των Βαΐων εικόνα Νυμφίου Μεγάλη Τετάρτη Μεγάλη Τετάρτη-Εικόνα Μυστικός Δείπνος λουλούδια Μεγάλη Πέμπτη Λουλούδια για το στεφάνη του σταυρού Μεγάλη ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ Λουλούδια Επιταφίου Πέταλα λουλούδια για τις μυροφόρες Μύρο για την Μ. Παρασκευή ΜΕΓΑΛΟ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ / ΠΑΣΧΑ Φύλλα δάφνης και ροδοπέταλα (2) Εικόνες Ανάστασης με λουλούδια Λαμπάδα Πασχαλινά λουλούδια PALM SUNDAY Palms and decorations Icon (Palm Sunday) floral PALM SUNDAY EVENING TO HOLY WEDNESDAY EVENING Nymphios (Bridegroom) Icon floral arrangement Holy Wednesday Mystical Supper Icon floral arrangement. HOLY THURSDAY Icon (Crucifixion) floral arrangement HOLY FRIDAY Epitaphio flowers Rose petals for the Mirophori (Little Girls) Rhandisterion Myrrh Container Sprinkler for Holy Friday HOLY SATURDAY/PASCHA Bay Leaves and Rose Petals Icon (Resurrection) floral arrangement Icon in Narthex (Resurrection) floral arrangement Paschal Candle Easter Lilies 9

10 The Resurrection of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 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. 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 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 or 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! 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 γραφείοτης 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:

11 It is the practice of our Church to give the name of a Saint to the newborn child. By assuming the name of a Saint, we not only honor and express our gratitude to a Holy Person for his exceptional contribution to the Orthodox Faith, but provide the new Christian with an example worthy of emulation. The Saint then becomes the Patron of the child protecting it from all danger. Through his prayer, God will grant the child necessary illumination to become a zealous member of the Church and an ardent follower of Christ. Each month we will be acknowledging those celebrating their nameday in our monthly bulletin. If by chance we accidentally miss someone s nameday, we ask that you please contact the Church Office so that we may correct our records. We extend our prayers to all those celebrating their Nameday and beseech out heavenly Father to grant them many years. Χρόνια Πολλά! April 8, Holy Pascha Anastasia Saridakis Anastasia Dines Anastasia McCammon Anastasia Santos Anastasia Kotsanis Anastasia Spanos Anastasios Ermidis Anastasios Maggos Anastasios Nalmpantis Anastasios Alex Anastasia Konstantinou April 13, Life Giving fountain of the Theotokos Zoe Angelina Atheneos Zoe Mavrakis Zoe Stilianos April 23, St. George the Great Martyr George Alex George Cimino George Coutris George Drosos George Fourtounis George Georgekopoulos George Glaros George Glyptis George Grivas George Hohlakis George Kafantaris George Kalevakis George Kantzios George Karadimas George Katsantonis George Klidas George Konstandinos George Kopasakis George Kyriazis George Madias George Maropis George Marountas George Mastrokostas George Nimorakiotakis George Parianos George Petsas George Regas George Sevastos George Sideris George Sisamis George Sisamis George Skoutas George Spanos George Trifon George Tsambounieris George Tsardoulias George Vassilakis George Zampunis Georgia Anagnostos Georgia Diamantis Georgia Hatzis Georgia Janicijevic Georgia Manouselis Georgia Matheou Georgia McCammon Georgia Pagonis Georgia Papandropoulos Georgia Pappas Georgia Verikakis Georgia Zachopoulos Georgia Dimitra Ganotis Georgiann Bodle Georgio Almiroudis Georgio Efpraxias Georgios Agelidakis Georgios Ermidis Georgios Nimorakiotakis Geroge Metrakos April 25, St. Mark Mark Fikaris Mark Fourtounis Mark Lombardo April 29, St. Jason Jason Genin Jason Hubert Jason Lavdas April 30, St. Iakovos James Brandt James Hlepas James Mathews James McDonald James Yeager Sr. 11

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13 If you would like to order Tsourekia $8 each and Koulouria $5 for Pascha please call Spyroulla Papakonstantinou Η Κοινότητά μας ετοιμάζει Πασχαλινά τσουρέκια$8 και κουλούρια $5. Για παραγγελίες τηλεφωνήσετε στην Σπυρούλα Παπακωνσταντίνου th Annual St. Photios Awards Banquet Saturday, April 21, :00 pm Hors d oeuvres, 5:15 pm Dinner DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, Pennsylvania Reservations: $85/person for adults $25/person for children (under 12) Reservation deadline: April 6 Refer questions to: Mary Doreza ( ) Make Checks Payable to: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Congratulations o this year s awardees: Eugenia Lykos and Theologia Regas Axioi! Ο Εξοχότης Σεβασμιώτατος Μητροπολήτης Σάββας, προσκαλεί όλους τους κληρικούς και λαϊκούς στον εορτασμό της Μητρόπολης του Pittsburgh προς τιμή των εθελοντών βοηθών, στο Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh- Cranberry 910 Sheraton Dr. Mars Pennsylvania , στις 4:00 μ.μ. Κοκταίλς, 5:15 μ.μ. δείπνο. $85/ενήλικοι και $25/παιδιά κατο 12 χρονών,οφέλη της Μητροπολιτικής Benevolent Fund. Επικοινωνήστε με την κυρία Μαίρη Ντορεζα (Doreza) στο τηλ μέχρι την 6 Απριλίου. Συγχαρητήρια στους βραβευθέντες αυτού του χρόνου Ευγενία Λύκου και Θεολογία Ρίγα 13

14 Θα θέλαμε να ευχαριστήσουμε τους γονείς, τους μαθητές, το εκπαιδευτικό προσωπικό που συμμετείχαν και παρευρέθηκαν στην παρέλαση και στο πρόγραμμα της 25ης Μαρτίου. Κυρίως θα θέλαμε να ευχαριστήσουμε δημόσια την Κ. Ειρήνη Σισαμή, την Κ. Έφη Σταύρου και της Κ. Εύη Μπουλά γιατί η βοήθεια τους ήταν πολύτιμη. Συγχαρητήρια σε όλα τα παιδιά για την προσπάθεια τους. 14

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16 WELCOME TO THE LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH CLEVELAND, OHIO Despina Sarantopoulou Holy Thursday April 5th Egg Dyeing Philoptochos will be dyeing eggs in the lower level church social hall, on Holy Thursday, 9am to 3pm. All parishioners are welcome to help. Cleveland Clinic Children s Cordially invites you and anyone who touched the life of your child to our annual Children s Remembrance Cermony Sunday, April 29, :00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Holiday Inn 6001 Rockside Rd. Independence, OH Program begins at 2:00 p.m. With reception and memory displays to follow Expressive Arts Team will provide creative activities for children. For further information Contact Despina Saranotpoulou Stewards in assisted Living OLGA LAMBROU Home Address: 3001 Somia Drive Parma, Ohio Daughter Eleni Home: (440) Cell (440) PETE SBOUKIS (Daughter Irene) Diplomat Health 9001 West 130th Street N. Royalton, OH (440) STELLA KAMENOS Niki Poulos Mount Royal Villa Bennett Road #211 North Royalton, OH VALSAMIDIS, CHRIS & ELENI Brighton Gardens of Westlake Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH Friends of those in need For the homeless in our midst; For the child in pain; for the abused; For the sick; for the devastated; For the abandoned; for those in despair, the Annunciation Philoptochos Society Cares and responds. 16

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18 Other Events: METROPOLIS GREEK LANGUAGE FESTIVAL Sat., April 14 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, Cleveland Heights, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Academic Quiz Bowl, Musical performances, Acting performances, Art Exhibits, booths, food and fun for all! Registration deadline is Thu., March 29 Please see Evangelia Koukouras for details SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON FUNDRAIS- ER Sun., May 6 at Noon in our Cultural Hall, the Society of Platanos is sponsoring a benefit for Joanne Filina (nee Christou), a post bone marrow transplant cancer survivor. $15/adult and $7/child for entrée, salad, roll, dessert and beverages. Wine for adults. 100% of the proceeds will go toward her ongoing medical expenses. For tickets or donations, contact Mary Szekely at IKARIAN DANCE Sat., April 14, Pan-Ikarian Pharos Chapter s Annual Independence Day Dance will be at Annunciation Hall, 2187 W. 14 th St., Cleveland, starting at 8 p.m. Dancing & live music featuring STIGMA plus special guest violi, Victor Mavrogeorgis, $20 donation, cash bar & mezedes available. For more info call: SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AHEPA #36 Annual Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors. Application can be found at Chapter will award the scholarships on a date to be determinded in June THE RED MONASTERY Sun., April 15, join the Hellenic Preservation Society for a talk about Discovering an Early Byzantine Monastic Church in Upper Egypt at 2:00 p.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedra., 3352 Mayfield Rd,. Cleveland Hts. $5; complimentary for HPS members. LITURGICAL ARTS ACADEMY May 20-26, Chanting and Iconography intensive workshops at the Diakonia Center in Salem, SC, where the Church of the Panagia overlooks a mountain lake. $500 includes week s lodging, meals, materials and instruction from talented artists and instructors. The event is made possible by a grant overseen by the G.O. Metropolis of Atlanta. For more details, go to call , or info@ilicons.us 18

19 HOLY FRIDAY APRIL 6TH 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 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 YOUTH RETREAT 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 call the church office. GOOD FRIDAY MYRRH-BEARING GIRLS FOR ALL GIRLS AGES: 5 TO 10 YEARS OLD GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION LAMENTATIONS Contact Despina Sarantopoulou For your girls to participate 19

20 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. 20

21 Altar Boy Schedule TEAM A TEAM A TEAM B TEAM B Anastasios Ermidis Panagiotis Ermidis Simon Skoutas Athanasios Kotsanis Demetri Anagnostos Kosta Kafantaris Victor Kafantaris Dimitri Genin Constantine Kotsanis Dimitri Rousakis George Sisamis Nikolaos Anagnostos Georgio Almiroudis March 25 April 29 Konstantinos Ermidis George Ermidis Efstratios (Charlie) Hliatzos Michael Hliatzos Joey Sheely Constantine Sheely Jonathan Walsh Angelo Semertsidis George Skoutas George Coutris Gregory Sisamis Antoni Makris Yiannis Tsambounieris April 15 April 22 The following service are open to any altar boy who wants to serve: April 1st April 6th April 8th Palm Sunday Holy Friday Great and Holy Pascha Please join us for this beautiful Lenten and Paschal season in the Choir Loft! New members are always needed and welcomed. If you have had even a little choral experience, we d love to have you with us. And, if you simply love to sing the beautiful hymns of our church, then you are already one of us! If you are thinking of joining the choir, then this is the best time to do so in time to sing the beautiful hymns of Lent, Holy Week and Pascha. To a new singer though, the thought of singing with us may seem like a daunting task, particularly if you are unable to read music. Learning to sing with others is a skill that makes the experience all the more rewarding. While the ability to read music is helpful, it is not required we will teach you everything you need to know. And you will learn more about your faith through the hymns that we chant. Some Things to Remember: Choir contributes to the understanding of God and the experience of our faith Choir gives us the opportunity to be worship leaders Choir fulfills the Biblical admonishment to sing to our God. Choir focuses on DOING rather than OBSERVING Choir allows praise with body, mind, spirit, and voice Choir is a gift that will last a lifetime. 21

22 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Event/Liturgy Calendar 2018 All Sunday & Week Day 8:30 AM Orthros / 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy March 2018 Sun. 25 Feast Day of the Annunciation Philoptochos Luncheon Greek School Independence Program Mon. 26 Great Compline 6:00 pm Wed. 28 Pre Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm Fri. 30 Preparation of the Palms 5:30 p.m. followed by a GOYA Lenten Meal Final Fish Fry Sat. 31 Saturday Lazarus April 2018 GREEK SCHOOL RECESS April 2nd - April 11th (Classes Resume April 12th) Sun. 1 Palm Sunday Bridegroom Service 7pm Mon. 2 Holy Monday Bridegroom Service 7pm Tues. 3 Holy Tuesday Bridegroom Service 7pm Wed. 4 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 Thurs. 5 Vesper Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00 a.m. The Holy Passion of our Lord the Reading of the Twelve Gospels Fri. 6 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. 7 Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 8:00 a.m. Orthros of the Resurrection 11:00 p.m. Sun. 8 Great Holy Pascha Agape Service 12:00 p.m. Thurs. 12 Greek School Lessons Resume Celebration of Pascha Party Fri. 13 Renewal Friday Orthros 8:30 Div. Lit 9:30 Sat. 14 Metropolis Greek Language Festival Sun. 15 Sunday of Thomas Mon. 16 GOYA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Sun. 22 Sunday of the Myrrh Bearing Women Mon. 23 St. George Orthros 8:30 Div. Lit 9:30 am Sun. 29 Sunday of the Paralytic Mon. 30 Greek School Last day for Stewardship Contributions to the Church May 2018 Thurs. 3 Greek School PTA Meeting 6:00 pm Sun. 6 Sunday of the Samaritan Woman GOYA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED Thurs. 10 Parish Council Meeting Sun. 13 Sunday of the Blind Man (Mothers Day) Mon. 14 Greek School Final Exams 5:30-7:30p.m. Thurs. 17 HOLY ASCENSION Greek School PTA Meeting 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: 22

23 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 The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for $

24 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 The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for $ office@annunciationcleveland.net HARSOULAS GARAGE DOORS Service & Installation Garage Doors & Openers Saki Harsoulas