2500 Clairmont Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Phone (404) 633-5870 Fax (404) 633-6018 www.atlgoc.org e-mail: office@atlgoc.org Rev. Father Paul A. Kaplanis, Dean Rev. Father Christos P. Mars, Presbyter Elias Lampropoulos, Pastoral Assistant Dr. Nickitas Demos, Parish Council President (ndemos@gsu.edu) Sunday, March 12, 2017 - Κυριακἠ, Μαρτίου 12, 2017 Second Sunday of Lent (Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas) Κυριακή Β τῶν Νηστειῶν (τοῦ Ἁγίου Γρηγορίου Παλαμᾶ) 1
STEWARDSHIP... there is a dinner and special guest speakers during Lent on Wednesday evenings following Presanctified Liturgy? See Schedule on Page 3 "Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Now Accepting Online Donations! Click HERE for instructions on Guest Donations or click on one of the links below to donate now. (Above is an example of what to look for on our Cathedral website, www.atlgoc.org) 2
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Special Event Join the DeKalb & North Employer Committee For a Coffee and Community Breakfast Event With Special Guest Speaker Michael (Mike) Thurmond Newly Elected Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County This Wednesday, March 15 th in the Kartos Ballroom 8:30 am - Breakfast and Networking 9:30 am - Guest Speaker Aghia Ekaterini Bake Sale Sunday, March 19 th immediately following Divine Liturgy in Carlos Hall Golden Group Tuesday, March 21, 10:30 AM, Tellus Science Museum - Meet in back parking lot and travel to Cartersville for a fascinating day at Tellus Science Museum and Planetarium. Transportation and admission cost is $25. Deadline is March 14 th. Please call Ethel Winegar 770-985-8209 Tuesday, April 18, Chick Fil-A Corporate tour: Put this on your calendar. More information coming soon. Wednesday NITE Life Join us this Wednesday, March 15 th for Presanctified liturgy at in the Cathedral followed by Dinner and Special Guest Speaker in Carlos Hall. SCHEDULE OF LENTEN GUEST SPEAKERS: Wednesday, March 15 th : His Grace Bishop Gregory of Nyssa, Presiding Hierarch of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA Wednesday, March 22 nd : Fr. Demetrios Kounavis Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Justice, Illinois Wednesday, March 28 th : Scott Davenport parishioner of our Cathedral Wednesday, April 5 th : Alexandra (Evanthia) Merisotis, parishioner of our Cathedral Sunday, March 19 th at 3:00 o'clock in the Kafenion. Please join us for an informative meeting. Danaos Society General Meeting Sunday, March 19 th 6:00 pm in the Kartos Ballroom The Order of AHEPA Cordially invites the Cathedral Parish for a Luncheon Benefitting St. Barbara s Chapel Sunday, March 26 th Special Speaker: George E. Stephanopoulos Producer of Swing Away A new PG rated movie celebration Greek life, culture and traditions Join us for lunch after services - then attend the 4:00 pm screening of the film at Tara Cinema (Cheshire Bridge Road). Three price options: $25.00... lunch and one adult ticket to the movie $20.00.... lunch and one senior/child ticket to the movie $10.00... lunch only (no movie ticket) Limited seating Advanced purchase is highly recommended Tickets on sale in Carlos Hall after services on March 12 th and March 19 th For more information, e-mail dm@mazacoufa.com Seniors at Play Please join the Seniors at Play this Thursday, March 16 th at 11:00 am in the Youth Room on the upper level of the gym. For the next 2 sessions we will be making signs by painting a board and then stenciling A message on it. So come on over and join us. I know you will have fun! Cost is $5.00. Please bring your lunch. 3 SAVE THE DATE Annunciation Sunday School Class of 1975 60 th Birthday Party Saturday, August 19, 2017 At the home of Mark & Suzy Vlass Lamas Please send your name and email address to: suzylamas@bellsouth.net More information to follow
YOUTH & EDUCATION MINISTRIES Sunday School We are proud of each one of our participants in the 2017 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. Our Parish Finalists will be representing our Cathedral at he District, or Central Conference, Oratorical Festival which will be held on Saturday, April 1 st at Holy Transfiguration in Marietta. Mark Your Calendars! Heretismi Services: Grades are assigned to each Friday. On those dates, your children will present flowers to the Theotokos. March 17 th - 6 th, 7 th & 8 th March 24 th - 9 th, 10 th, 11 th & 12 th March 31 st - ALL Grades Philoptochos Scholarships The Philoptochos Ypapanti Chapter has two $2000 scholarships (Anna Mae Livaditis Memorial and Philoptochos) dedicated to promote, encourage, and advance education. These scholarships are limited to high school seniors and undergraduate college students who are members of the Cathedral. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need foremost as well as academic achievement and involvement in the church & community. Students who have not previously received the scholarship are encouraged to apply. Applications are available on the Cathedral website or by emailing Claire Gilmore at gilmore11@comcast.net. The deadline to submit the application is April 21 st All information is held in strict confidence. Sunday School students in PreKC-5 th Grades will participate in the procession on March 19 th, Sunday of the Holy Cross. On this Sunday, ALL classes will be held for 30 minutes. HOPE & JOY Gathering Sunday March 19 th Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the GYM Save the Dates 2017 Summer Day Camp Week 1: June 5 th - 9 th Week 2: June 12 th - 16 th Registration forms available at www.atlgoc.org and in the Cathedral and Sunday School offices 2017 Basketball Camp July 24 th - 28 th Registration forms available at www.atlgoc.org and in the Cathedral and Sunday School offices 4 Cathedral Dance Ministry Contact danceministry@atlgoc.org SCHEDULE: Zouzounia - Kindergarten Mondays - 6:15pm - 6:45pm Kiki Papadimitriou & Yeoryia Vastakis Arkoudakia -1 st - 2 nd Grade Mondays - 6:45pm - 7:30pm Elizabeth Zervakos & Katerina Theodore Pyrotechnimata - 3 rd -5 th Grade Mondays - 6:45pm - 8pm Ryan Marinos, John Caras & Bess McClure Asteria - 6 th - 9 th Grade - Mondays - 6:45pm - 8pm Kiki Papadimitriou & Chris Kanelos Yi Anemos Kai Fotia - 10 th - 12 th Grade Mondays - 6:30pm - 8pm Errica Patellis & Yianna Pappas Palioparea - Adult Dance Group Instructor: Dimitri Papadimitriou Contact Dimitri for practice dates and times at djpgreek@yahoo.com
ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL SUNDAY SCHOOL Please join us for our Annual Sunday School Group Communion on Saturday of Lazarus - Saturday, April 8, 2017 Orthros 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 9:00 am After the Divine Liturgy, all Sunday School students and family members will stay for our annual breakfast and making of the Palm Crosses. This is one of the most beloved traditions of our Cathedral and has been done for over 60 years. Annual Palm Sunday Luncheon Sunday, April 9, 2017 Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Kartos Ballroom Menu will include: Fresh Fried Fish or Plaki, Pasta Marinara, Lima Bean Medley, Skordalia, Tossed Salad & Dessert Donation: Adults $15.00 Children (12 & Under) $8.00 In order to get an approximate number of attendees, please RSVP to the Cathedral Office by Monday, April 3 rd by contacting (404) 633-5870 or e-mail office@atlgoc.org April 10 th! 5
ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDAR Sunday, March 12 th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am 2 nd Sunday of Great Lent Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:30 am Monday, March 13 th Great Compline in Cathedral 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 15 th 9 th Hour & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy in Metropolis Chapel 8:30 am 9 th Hour & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy in Cathedral Friday, March 17 th 9 th Hour & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy in Cathedral 8:30 am St. Alexios 3 rd Salutations in Cathedral 7:00 pm Saturday, March 18 th Great Vespers in Cathedral Sunday, March 19 th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am Veneration of the Holy Cross Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:30 am EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Sunday, March 12 th General Assembly in Carlos Hall following Divine Liturgy Monday, March 13 th Dance Ministry Board Meeting in Zakas Conference Room 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 14 th Clergy Brotherhood Meeting in Boardroom 11:00 am Future Planning Meeting in Zakas Conference Room Outreach Committee Meeting in Kafenion 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 15 th Wednesday Nite Life Lenten Dinner & Special Guest Speaker following Pre-sanctified Liturgy Thursday, March 16 th Seniors at Play in Gym Youth Room 11:00 am YOUTH CALENDAR Monday, March 13 th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am Greek School Classes Greek Dance Practices Tuesday, March 14 th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am Wednesday, March 15 th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am Greek School Classes Thursday, March 16 th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am Friday, March 17 th Annunciation Day School Classes 8:30 am Sunday, March 19th HOPE & JOY Gathering in Gym following Divine Liturgy Stay in touch by following us on & our website 6