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ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 5761 E. Colorado St. Long Beach, CA 90814 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LONG BEACH, CA PERMIT NO. 344 THE PANAGIA Assumption Of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Long Beach, CA Worship Services Regular Schedule Orthros 8:45 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM NOTE: Sunday Divine Liturgy starts at 10:00AM year-round. See enclosed calendar for dates and times of other services this month. MARCH & APRIL 2018

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 5761 East Colorado Street, Long Beach, CA 90814-1954 Phone (562) 494-8929 - Fax (562) 985-1379 Email office@assumptionlb.org Rev. Fr. Christos Kanakis, Proistamenos frchristos@assumptionlb.org Voula Michail-Kitsios, Executive Admin. Assistant Jorge Rivera, Custodian PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Jimmy Eleopoulos, President Nick Monios, Vice President Savvas Roubanis, Recording Secretary Tasos Papas, Responding Secretary Angelo Karapoulios, Treasurer Members Spiros Beckas, Chris Dolas, George Karidakis, Athena Mantas, Jerry Polychrones, Ajit Shahani, Anthony Zoolakis, Stelios Zoumberakis Page 2 AHEPA Tasos Papas - President Bookstore Zoe Falley - Administrator Bulletin Coordinator Voula Michail - Kitsios Choir Jerry McMillan - Director Costa Kourtis - Advisor Church School Olivia Varonos Daughters of Penelope Sofie Batshoun Family Night Sam Platis GOYA Eleni Dalkos & Christina Gillotti - Advisors Greek Cultural Arts and Dance Stacie Zoumberakis - President Aristi Anagnos - Vice President Tasia Triantos - Principal Dina Triantos - President Hope/Joy/VBS Yota Batsaras - Advisor Elizabeth Syrengelas PHILOPTOCHOS Karen Fic - President Lia Kakaris - 1st Vice President Mary Lofton - 2nd Vice President Stephanie Moreno - Secretary Denise Manos - Corres. Secretary Kathy Bastas - Treasurer Bobbie Soupos - Advisor. Senior Christians Nick Monios - President Trisagio Ministry Max & Mary Lofton, Kathy Bastas Vickie Hennig, Yiota Beckas, Zoe Falley Web Site David Derks Welcome Ministry Kathy Bastas (Chair), Mary Lofton Camille Dolas, Kay Platis, Young Adults YoungAdultsLB@gmail.com

2018 GOYA basketball. Every Friday evening 5:00-9:00 for Basketball Practice through April 27 (except Good Friday ) - Home games 1:00pm - 7:00pm Sunday, March 11 vs. St. Katherine Sunday, March 25 vs. St. John Sunday, April 15 vs. St. George - Away games Sunday March 4 at St. Nicholas Sunday March 18 at St. Sophia *********************************************************** - Saturday April 21 Quarter-finals 10 am - 2 pm - Sunday April 22 Quarter-finals cont. 2 pm - 8 pm - Saturday April 28 Semi-finals 10 am - 8 pm - Sunday April 29 Finals 1 pm - 7 pm March & April Prosforo March s prosforo is donated by Costa & Cecilia Kourtis and Thanos & Nikki Vorris. April s prosforo is donated by Mary Lambros, Lillian & Andrianna Papadakis. Thank you. If you would like to donate the Prosforo please call the office. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER FLOWERS With your help, Katy Georgedes will adorn our church. Flowers needed for Palm Sunday, Nymphios, Crucifixion, and Resurrection icons. Also, for the Epitaphios (Christ s tomb), and Easter lilies to decorate the Church for Easter. Thank you for your generosity. Announcements BAPTISMS 11/25/17 Panagiotis Christos Kanakis Proud Parents: Fr. Christos & Pres. Jessica Kanakis Godparents: Nicholas Demopulos & Markella Tsatsaronis Congratulations 2/17/18 Evangeline Anne Marie Ticknor Proud Parents: Chris & Crystal Ticknor Godparent: Dean Zacharias Congratulations WITH SYMPATHY Fotini Settas who fell asleep in Lord on 12/21/17. Helen Apostle who fell asleep in Lord on 12/22/17. Jane Kotsakis who fell asleep in Lord on 12/25/17. Christine Foutris who fell asleep in Lord on 1/8/18. Charles Chenes who fell asleep in Lord on 1/8/18. Aristidis Roubanis who fell asleep in Lord on 1/12/18. Eleni Stergiou who fell asleep in Lord on 1/12/18. Alex Vardakis who fell asleep in Lord on 1/18/18. May Their memory be eternal. Philoptochos Many, many thanks to all those who shared their delicious vasilopita with Philoptochos and St. Basil's Academy. Your donations help with operations of the school. We d like to welcome our newest Philoptohos Board member, Judith Spirtos. Judith is taking the place of Mary Lofton who has been a board member for many years. Mary will continue her Philoptochos work as she gets more involved with Metropolis Philoptochos. Thank you Mary! "Love Is In the Air" was the theme for Philoptochos annual membership luncheon. The room was beautifully decorated and the tables were amazing. The purpose is to reach out to all members of Assumption to be a part of Philoptochos. Your membership donation of $40 or more enables our Philoptochos chapter to continue philanthropy not only afar, but also within our own Long Beach community. If you have not sent in your membership yet, please remember to send it or see Lia Kakaris or any board member and give it to them. We cannot continue to do the good works that we do And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased Hebrews 13:16. Clean Monday, with the help of JOY/HOPE and Philoptochos was a joy to behold. Thank you to Yota Batsaras and all the JOY/HOPE members to helped to decorate the hall for Kouloumma. Thank you to all those who shared in the Lenten pot luck dinner and joined us all in fellowship as we prepare ourselves and our hearts during this Lenten journey. May the spirit of Lent brings you all peace and love always. Philoptochos is not only philanthropy, but also Philoptochos sisters supporting other Philoptochos sisters. Several of our board members will be attending the Downey membership luncheon on March 18 th. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me at 562-416-5565. Our first General Meeting will take place on Sunday March 11 th immediately after Divine Liturgy in the church hall. We will present our budget for the coming year and fill you all in on what is happening not only in Long Beach, but Metropolis and National Philoptochos. A light Lenten lunch will be provided. All are welcome! Our Philoptochos baking team will be preparing wonderful Easter goodies. The Tsoureki will be sold on April 1 st, Palm Sunday. Please place your order by calling the church office or contact Kathy Bastas at 657-464-0596. Don t miss out! A limited number of breads will be made. The Kids n Cancer notices will be out soon and we are once again asking you to open your hearts to Camp Agape and these children who are suffering from this horrid illness. As soon as we are notified of the reception in Southern California area flyers will be distributed. Your Sister in Christ, Karen Fic, President Page 3

Pascha Baking Goodies PASCHA is approaching April 8 th A time of renewal, celebration and tradition. Tsourekia, Koulourakia, and beautiful red eggs! Kourambiedes and Bakalva also available! Don t have enough time to bake these traditional sweets?? Leave it up to the awesome and talented ladies of Philoptochos; we will do it for you! Pre orders are now being accepted by calling Voula at the church office (562-494-8929) or email Kathy Bastas (knbastas@aol.com). Tsourekia =$15.00 (available April 1, Palm Sunday) Koulourakia = $8.00 1 dozen Kourambiedes = $12.00 1 dozen Baklava = $2.00 a piece Red Eggs = $6.00-1 dozen (orders only) Remember to place your order (we sell out quickly) and prepay to avoid long lines on April 1 st. Thank you for your continued support. Assumption Philoptochos wishes all a Kalo Pascha kai Kali Anastasi. Page 4

Stewardship Family as of February 10, 2018 Alexiou Demi Andrikos Ioannis & Argyro Argyros Dionisios & Irini Argyros Phillip & Amy Armogida Rod & Krysta Awad John & Litsa Bastas Nikos & Kathy Batshoun Christina Berovinos Antonios & Bonnie Bogris Tasos & Lindsey Leonetti Brillakis Gus & Nicki Bussa Tom & Maria Cardenas Roberto & Alexia Chelekis Louis & Vicki Chizhov Svetlana Choullis Manolis & Sotiria Chrysanthis Alex & Vaso Colazas Xenophon & Mila Contos Angeliki Cooc Jeff & Suzan Boltinghouse Cornwell Caryle & Demetra Coromelas Christopher Coroneus John & Xanthipe Cottgias Manuel Cyprus Brandon Cyprus Brett & Jane Cyprus Brooke Cyprus Kayla Demos Christa Demos Eleni Demos George & Vickie Deneff Peter & Diane Deralas Dean Desalernos Stephen & Julia Desalernos Stephen & Stefanie Dimou Leonidas, Judith, Nikolaos Dolas Chris Dolas Jim & Camille Donlou Gordon & Maria Etchepare Anna Exacoustos Stella Fally Zoe Fattaleh Raja Futris Bill & Mary Futris George & Consuelo Galanis Jerry & Marian George Louie & Penny Georgoulis George & Anna Ghilarducci Walt & Laura Giannoulis Anastasia Gossen Tyan & Jennifer Hadjimarkos Nicholas & Stemma Hanches Fotini Haririan Alka Hourigan Joseph & Nickie Jordanides Tim & Eleftheria Kakaris Telis & Lia Karapoulios Family Karthas Nicholas Kastanas Bill & Paris Kiousis Spiros & Katerina Kontaxis Michael Kontes Nick & Christina Kontogouris George & Denise Kootsikas Coula Koromelas John & Tina Kostalla Anthony & Cathy Kouris Gregory & Patricia Kourtis Costa & Cecilia Kral Michael & Lisa Lambros Mary Liarakos George & Dezi Liarakos John & Tesi Liarakos Voula Lofton Max & Mary Lovejoy JJ & Nikki Makas Diane Makridis Gus & Gene Mangoutas John & Barbara Manos Dr. Andy & Pam Mantikas Nick & Katherine Marinow Atanas Markouizos George & Argyro Markouizos Markella Matty Dave & Barbara McMillan James & Angela Michel Erik & Jennifer Milonas Dina Monios Nick & Linda Moreno Russ & Stephanie Morgan Valerie Nakai Keichi & Saki Nicolaou Alex & Reese Papadakis Lillian & Andrianna Papadakis Nick & Alexandra Papadopoulos Evangelos & Lorraine Papas Taso & Georgia Pappas Dino & Catherine Pappas Mark & Shari Pappas Tina Pappas Victor & Christina Paulos Mary Paulos Nicholas Phillips Crystal Roubanis Savvas & Jody Roumeliotis George & Pamela Salsman Melvin & Andria Santamarina Jose & Ronnea Sehremelis Andy & Leslie Settas Renne Shahani Ajit & Vicki Georgiadou Shweiri Cathy & George Silva Robert & Nicolette Simitian Richard & Anna Siouris Chris & Panayota Siouris Faith Skourtas Tony & Angelique Smyrniotis Christos & Mary Soultanakis Trudith Soupos Tom & Bobbie Spirtos Dimitri & Judith Stavros George & Donna Stavros Louis & Mary Stavros Tom Stratos Gregory Sullos Jim & Vickie Sverkos Dennis & Holly Syrengelas Soteria Talaganis Ernest Tavlarides Angelo & Mary Terzis Konstantinos & Suzanna Thermos Jerry & Elli Ticknor Chris & Crystal Toulios Spiros & Eleni Toumasis Kyriaki Trigonis Tula Tsakoumakis Stan & Debbie Vackrinos Catherine Valaskantjis Nikiforos & Georgia Varzak Darlene Vasilomanolakis Mike & Niki Vassiliades John & Eliza Vlachos Dino & Helen Zamvakellis Nick & Dr. Alison Zarifes Angie Zoolakis Anthony & Kari Zorzy Josephine Zoumberakis Stelio & Stacie Page 5

Our Panagia's are continuing to have so much fun playing, singing and making crafts. The kids love playing with the parachute and running around in the gym. Classes will continue through March and April, taking a break during Holy Week. Join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:30. We have a great community of parents and children who have developed strong friendships. ******** Dear Sunday school families, March and April is a busy month for us! We will be preparing for our journey through Holy Week. There will be the following Sundays: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/15, 4/22 & 4/29. No Sunday school on 4/1 (Palm Sunday) & 4/8 (Pascha). We invite all families to our annual Holy Week Retreat Friday March 30 @ 6 pm in the Hall. There will be activities for all ages including palm cross folding. A Lenten meal will be served. If your daughter is in 2nd grade or older and would like to participate as a Myrrh Bearer this Holy Week please fill out the form located in the Narthex and return back to a Parish Council member. For any questions regarding Myrrh Bearers please contact me at 562-440-4430 or by email at Okvaronos@gmail.com. Thank you Olivia Varonos and the Sunday school teachers ******** We will celebrate the Greek Independence Day on Sunday, March 25 th after church services. You are all welcome to come and feel proud with the students reciting their poems and enjoy a delicious lunch. Every year on Holy Wednesday (April 4th this year) we don t have regular class. Please join us for Holy Unction at 3pm. Καλό Πάσχα! Many new and exciting things happening with. Follow us on Facebook (Assumption ). ******** Hope/Joy PEE WEE BASKETBALL from 5pm-6pm in our Gym. No previous basketball experience necessary. Open to children 7-11 years of age. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a basketball. More info directly from your coaches at practice. See you there! Yota Batsaras (call/text) 7143068082 Page 6 Page 11

Page 10 Greek Dance & Cultural Arts School The new year started with a bang as our dance program participated in this year s FDF 2018 in San Francisco during the MLK Holiday. Our dancers and directors, with the love and support of their families and friends, showcased beautiful suites of dances and represented our parish on and off the stage with pride, grace, and dignity. FDF highlights include: Ta Patriotakia performed beautifully in the Division III exhibition category and danced with our Metropolitan. Mikra Asteria performed dances from the island of Naxos and from the village of Goumenissa, Macedonia. They received third place in Advanced Primary category. Ta Angeloudakia performed exquisite dances from the islands of Kos and Hios in the Advanced Junior category. Junior Olympians amazed us with their dance suites from the islands of Naxos and Limnos in the Intermediate category. Nea Ellas gave outstanding dance presentations from the villages of Petrota, Thrace and Asvestades, Thrace and won the Costume Award in Senior category. The Olympian Dancers received the Sweepstakes Award in the Advanced Senior category. Lexy Varonos received the Dean S. Phillips Memorial Scholarship among several other dancers who received scholarships. Dancers and their families participated in a Diakonia outreach project at FDF alongside other participants, packaging hygiene bags for the Compass Family Services. Several members of the Assumption community are part of the FDF Board of Trustees and Management Team which helped to make FDF 2018 a success. These individuals include: Spiro Beckas, Eleni Beckas, Michael Syrengelas, Voula Contos, Tia Karapoulios, Greg Karapoulios, Christine Alexopoulos, Anthony Bussa, and George and Vickie Demos. If you would like to watch any of the performances, you may go to YouTube and search for the FDF Live channel or you may also visit gkaridakis channel. George Karidakis took footage of Assumption performances during the weekend for all to enjoy. Our appreciation to our Assumption community for your love and support. Glory be to God for this dance ministry! Wishing you all a Blessed and Great Holy Lent! Stacie Zoumberakis AGDCAS President Ο γαρ εάν σπείρη άνθρωπος, τούτο και θερίσει (ότι σπείρεις θα θερίσεις) Greek Column by Voula Michail Ένας αυτοκράτορας στην Άπω Ανατολή, γερνούσε και καταλάβαινε ότι έφτασε η ώρα να διαλέξει το διάδοχό του. Επειδή δεν είχε ο ίδιος παιδιά, προσκάλεσε μια μέρα όλους τους νέους του βασιλείου του και τους είπε. Έφτασε η ώρα μου να παραιτηθώ και να διαλέξω τον επόμενο αυτοκράτορα. Έχω αποφασίσει να διαλέξω έναν από σας. Για το λόγο αυτό, Θα δώσω σήμερα στον καθένα σας έναν πολύ ειδικό σπόρο. Θέλω να τον φυτέψετε, να τον ποτίζετε και να ξαναρθείτε εδώ μετά ένα χρόνο από σήμερα με ό,τι έχει φυτρώσει απ αυτόν τον σπόρο. Εγώ τότε, θα κρίνω από τα φυτά που θα φέρετε, κι αυτός, του οποίου το φυτό θα διαλέξω, θα είναι ο επόμενος αυτοκράτορας! Ένα αγόρι που λεγόταν Λίνγκ, πήρε κι αυτός ένα σπόρο. Η μητέρα του τον βοήθησε να βρει μια γλάστρα και χώμα κι αυτός τον φύτεψε και τον πότισε προσεχτικά. Του άρεσε να τον παρακολουθεί να δει αν είχε φυτρώσει. Υστερα από τρεις εβδομάδες περίπου, μερικοί από τους άλλους νέους, άρχισαν να μιλούν για τους σπόρους τους και για τα φυτά που άρχισαν να μεγαλώνουν. Ο Λίνγκ συνέχισε να παρακολουθεί το σπόρο του, αλλά τίποτα δεν φύτρωσε ποτέ. Πέρασαν τρεις εβδομάδες, τέσσερις εβδομάδες, πέντε εβδομάδες κι ακόμα τίποτα. Τώρα όλοι οι άλλοι μιλούσαν με ενθουσιασμό για τα φυτά τους, ο Λίνγκ όμως δεν είχε φυτό και αισθανόταν αποτυχημένος. Πέρασαν έξι μήνες κι ακόμα δεν φύτρωσε τίποτα στη γλάστρα του Λίνγκ. Άρχισε να πιστεύει ότι είχε σκοτώσει το σπόρο του. Όλοι οι άλλοι είχαν δέντρα και ψηλά φυτά, αυτός όμως τίποτα. Όμως ο Λίνγκ δεν έλεγε τίποτα στους φίλους του. Απλά περίμενε να φυτρώσει ο σπόρος του. Τελικά πέρασε ένας χρόνος και όλοι οι νέοι του βασιλείου έφεραν τα φυτά τους στον αυτοκράτορα για επιθεώρηση. Ο Λίνγκ είπε στη μητέρα του ότι δεν θα πήγαινε μια άδεια γλάστρα, αλλά αυτή τον συμβούλεψε να πάει. Πήγε λοιπόν την άδεια γλάστρα του στο παλάτι. Όταν έφτασε εκεί ο Λίνγκ έμεινε κατάπληκτος από την ποικιλία των φυτών που καλλιέργησαν οι άλλοι νέοι. Ήταν όμορφα σε όλα τα σχήματα και μεγέθη. Ο Λίνγκ ακούμπησε την άδεια γλάστρα του στο πάτωμα και πολλοί από τους άλλους άρχισαν να τον περιγελούν. Μερικοί τον λυπήθηκαν και του είπαν. Δεν πειράζει, προσπάθησες για το καλύτερο. Όταν έφτασε ο αυτοκράτορας, εξέτασε την αίθουσα και χαιρέτησε τους νέους Τι μεγάλα φυτά, δέντρα και λουλούδια καλλιεργήσατε, είπε ο αυτοκράτορας. Σήμερα ένας από σας θα εκλεγεί ως ο επόμενος αυτοκράτορας!. Ξαφνικά διέκρινε το Λίνγκ με την άδεια του γλάστρα, στο πίσω μέρος της αίθουσας. Διέταξε αμέσως τους φρουρούς του να τον φέρουν μπροστά του. Όταν ο Λίνγκ ήλθε μπροστά ο αυτοκράτορας τον ρώτησε πώς λέγεται. Λέγομαι Λίνγκ απάντησε. Οι υπόλοιποι άρχισαν να γελούν και να τον κοροϊδεύουν. Ο αυτοκράτορας ζήτησε να ηρεμήσουν όλοι. Κοίταξε τον Λίνγκ και κατόπιν ανάγγειλε στο πλήθος, Ιδού ο νέος σας αυτοκράτορας! Το όνομά του είναι Λίνγκ!. Ο Λίνγκ δεν μπόρεσε να το πιστέψει. Δεν μπόρεσε ούτε το σπόρο του να κάνει να φυτρώσει! Πώς θα μπορούσε να γίνει ο νέος αυτοκράτορας; Τότε ο αυτοκράτορας είπε, Πριν ένα χρόνο, σαν σήμερα, έδωσα στον καθένα από σας εδώ ένα σπόρο. Σας είπα να τον πάρετε, να τον φυτέψετε, να τον ποτίσετε και να μου τον φέρετε πίσω σήμερα. Η αλήθεια είναι ότι έδωσα σε όλους σας βρασμένους σπόρους, που δεν θα φύτρωναν. Όλοι σας, εκτός από τον Λίνγκ, μου έχετε φέρει δέντρα, φυτά και λουλούδια. Όταν ανακαλύψατε ότι οι σπόροι δεν θα βλάσταιναν, τους αντικαταστήσατε με άλλους. Ο Λίνγκ ήταν ο μόνος που είχε το θάρρος και την εντιμότητα να μου φέρει μια γλάστρα που είχε μέσα το δικό μου σπόρο. Γι αυτό το λόγο ο Λινγκ είναι αυτός που θα γίνει ο νέος σας αυτοκράτορας!. Πρόσεχε, λοιπόν, τι σπέρνεις τώρα. Αυτό θα καθορίσει τι θα θερίσεις αύριο. Να είσαι βέβαιος ότι, κάποια μέρα, θα απολαύσεις τους καρπούς της εντιμότητας και της ακεραιότητάς σου, ή θα πληρώσεις για τις εγωιστικές επιλογές που κάποτε έσπειρες. Page 7

Page 8 In the year of the Lord - March 2018 Sunday M onday Tuesday Wednesday Thurs day Friday Satur day 4 Β Νηστειών (Γρ. Παλαμά) Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas Divine Liturgy 10 am General Assembly Goya B-ball at St. Nicholas 11 Γ Νηστειών (Σταυροπροσκυνήσεως) Sunday of Holy Cross Divine Liturgy 10am Goya B-ball (home) Assumption vs St. Katherine 18 Δ Νηστειών (Ιωάννη Κλίμακος) Sunday of St. John Climacus Divine Liturgy 10 am Goya B-ball at St. Sophia 25 Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου Annunciation of the Theotokos, Divine Liturgy 10am - - Greek school Independence Day - Goya B-ball (home) Assumption vs St. John 5 6 7 Pre-sanctified Liturgy 10am 12 13 14 Pre-sanctified Liturgy 10am 19 20 P. C. Meeting 7:00 pm 21 Pre-sanctified Liturgy 10am 26 27 28 Pre-sanctified Liturgy 10am 1 2 B Χαιρετισμοί 2nd Salutation 7pm 8 9 Γ Χαιρετισμοί 3rd Salutation 7pm 15 16 Δ Χαιρετισμοί 4th Salutation 7pm 22 23 Aκάθιστος Ύμνος Akathist Hymn 7pm 29 30 Holy Week Retreat 6:00 pm 3 10 17 24 31 Έγερσις του Λαζάρου Saturday of Lazarus Orthros 9:30 am D. Liturgy 10:00am In the year of the Lord - April 2018 Sunday M onday Tuesday Wednesd Thurs day Friday Satur day 1 Των Βαΐων Palm Sunday Orthros 8:45am D. Liturgy 10 am 1st Bridegroom Service 7 pm (Του Νυμφίου) Events are subject to change without notice; please refer to weekly bulletin for current schedule 8 ΤΟ ΑΓΙΟΝ ΠΑΣΧΑ EASTER SUNDAY Agape Service 11:00 am 15 Του Θωμά Thomas Sunday D. Liturgy 10 am Goya B-ball (home) Assumption vs St. George 22 Sunday of the Myrrh Bearers D. Liturgy 10 am Great Vespers 7 pm St. George Downey 29 Του Παραλύτου Sunday of the Paralytic D. Liturgy 10 am Μ. ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ Holy Monday 2 2nd Bridegroom Service 7 pm (Του Νυμφίου) Office Closed 9 23 Γεωργίου Τροπαιοφόρου Great Martyr George Orthros 9:15 am Divine Liturgy 10 am St. George in Downey 3 Μ. ΤΡΙΤΗ Holy Tuesday Των 10 Παρθένων 3rd Bridegroom Service 7 pm (Του Νυμφίου) 16 17 30 P. C. Meeting 7:00 pm 4 M. TETARTH Holy Wednesday Μέγα Ευχέλαιον Sacrament of Holy Unction 3 pm Orthros for the Mystical Supper Anointing with Holy Unction 7 pm 10 11 18 5:30 pm - 7 pm 24 25 10:30-11:30 am 5:30 pm-7 pm 5 Μ. ΠΕΜΠΤΗ Holy Thursday Ο Μυστικός Δείπνος Liturgy of St. Basil 9:30 am Service of the Passion 7 pm Philoptochos: Dying red eggs after the morning service Μ. ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ Holy Friday Τα Άγια Πάθη Του Κυρίου Reading of the Royal Hours 1:00 pm (Αποκαθήλωσις) Descent from the Cross 2:30pm (Επιτάφιος) Lamentations Service 7 pm 12 13 19 20 26 27 6 6 Μ. ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ Holy Saturday Η Ταφή του Κυρίου Liturgy of St. Basil 10:00 am The Canon 11:15 pm Resurrection Service and Liturgy 12 midnight Supper to follow 14 21 28 Page 9