GREEK ORTHODOX ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL OF THE ANNUNCIATION
2500 Clairmont Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone (404) 633-5870 Fax (404) 633-6018
www.atlgoc.org e-mail: foffice@atlgoc.org
Rev. Father Christos P. Mars, Presbyter
Stephen Georgeson, Parish Council President (404)872-0451
stephengeorgeson@bellsouth.net
Sunday, September 5th, 2010 - ..............
15 SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
CATHEDRAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 5TH-12TH
Sunday, September 5th
Orthros in Cathedral 8:15 a.m.
Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 8th
Orthros in Metropolis Chapel 8:00 a.m.
Nativity of the Theotokos Divine Liturgy in Metropolis Chapel 9:00 a.m.
Greek School Agiasmo in Cathedral 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday “Nite Life” In Kartos Ballroom 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 9th
Golden Group “Greek Island Feast” in Kartos Ballroom 6:00 p.m.
OYP Meeting in Board Room 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 12th
Orthros in Cathedral 8:15 a.m.
Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:30 a.m.
Farewell Luncheon for Fr. George & Presbytera Ioanna following Divine Liturgy
Goya Meeting in Carlos Hall following the Luncheon
The Metropolis and Cathedral Offices will be closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
The two Divine Liturgy schedule will resume on Sunday, September 19th.
Everyone is invited to attend a
Farewell Retirement Luncheon honoring
Father George & Presbytera Ioanna
Sunday, September 12th
Immediately following the Divine Liturgy in Carlos Hall
Wednesday “Nite Life”
Dinner & Classes begin September 8th
at 6:30 p.m. in the Kartos Ballroom
Brochures available in the Narthex
Red Cross Blood Drive
Sponsored by the Philoptochos
Come and donate on Saturday, September 11th
Donors and volunteers are needed.
Please register to donate online at www.givelife.org and enter code: goca or by calling Sherry Kliossis at 404-320-1409. Remember, one pint can save 3 lives! Thank you!
Today’s Memorials
40 Day Memorial for Izmini Mirillas (Grandmother of Izmini Mirillas Grady)
40 Day Memorial for Sophie Tuntas
1 Year Memorial for Pete (Panagiotis) S. Matrangos
Next Sunday’s Memorials
40 Day Memorial for Bill (Vasilli) Vlass
1 Year Memorial for Denese (Dionesia) Zakas
36 Year Memorial for Panoula Zakas
The vases of flowers in front of the Iconostasion are in loving
memory of SophieTuntas by her family.
Today’s Gospel Reading - Matthew 22:35-46
A T THAT TIME, a lawyer asked him a question, to test him. "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets."
Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, saying "What do you think of Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "The son of David." He said to them, "How is it then that David, inspired by the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying, 'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, till I put your enemies under your feet'? If David thus calls him Lord, how is he his son?" And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.
Today’s Epistle Reading - II Corinthians 4:6-15
Today’s Reader: Ryan Marinos
B RETHEREN, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
Resurrectional Apolytikion Mode pl. 2
When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You.
Apolytikion for the Prophet Mode 4
As a priest according to the Law of God you offered up * whole-burnt of-ferings, and they were most acceptable to Him, * dressed in the vest-ments of the priesthood, O Zacharias. * And you became a light, and you beheld mysteries; * and clearly you displayed the signs and symbols of grace * within yourself. And you, were assassinated * by the sword in the Temple of God. * O all-wise Prophet of Christ the Savior,* join the Fore-runner in praying that our souls be saved.
Kontakion for the Departed Mode 4
Remember, Lord, your servants; for you are good. Forgive them all within they have erred in this life; for there is none without sins except for you, who are able to grant rest to the departed.
Apolytikion of the Church Mode 4
Today is the beginning of our salvation, and the revelation of the mystery which was hidden from eternity. The Son of God becomes the Virgin’s Son, and Gabriel announces the grace of this Good News. Let us also join with him, calling to the Theotokos: Rejoice, O Woman full of grace; the Lord is with you.
Kontakion Mode 4
Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness, and Adam and Eve from the corruption of death, O immaculate one, by your holy Nativity, which your people, redeemed from the guilt of offences, celebrate by crying to you: The barren woman gives birth to the Theoto-kos, the nourisher of our life.
Apolytikia - ............
15 SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS:
Annunciation Cathedral Bookstore & Gift Shop -
Let us today, thank our Proistamenos, Fr. George Alexson, for having the foresight to encourage us to establish this unprece-dented bookstore in the history of this Cathedral. It is for the first time that a bookstore of this type has been a blessing to us. It is appropriate that you come into the bookstore today, take a look around to see what we have accomplished in 3 years, 9 months. It is something for you to be proud of. Thank you, Father George!
Greek School Registration 2010-2011
Greek School classes are offered for children ages 4 and up. Students must be 4 by September 1st. Greek School
registration forms are available in the Cathedral Office,
Monday-Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm or on the Cathedral
Website. For further information, please contact Susan
Marinos at smarinos@atlgoc.org or 404-210-3756.
Agiasmo Service will be held on Wednesday, September 8th
Atlanta Greeks ~ Atlanta YAL (Formally YAL)
Invites everyone ages 18 to 35 to a kickoff meet and greet on Sunday, September 12th at 6:00 p.m. at Mo's Pizza (3109 Briar-cliff Rd.) to discuss the future of the organization. For more info. please contact info@atlantayal.org. See you there!
Annunciation Day School is looking for your help with our ongoing fundraisers. We collect Box Tops, old cell phones, and used ink car-tridges. These items can be dropped off in the Cathedral office or room 10. You can also help us out by scanning your Annunciation Day School Publix card when you shop at Publix. If you need a card you can obtain one in the Cathedral office or email adsdirector@ hotmail.com to request a card. Thank you for your continued support!
DON’T MISS OUT!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
Rummage Sale!
Next Saturday, Sept 11th 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
BUY, SELL, TRADE…New & Used Items!
The sales event will take place in the Cathedral parking lot
Refreshments & Snacks will be available!
If you are interested in selling your items,
reservations for tables are being taken now on
a first come, first serve basis.
RENT YOUR SPACE FOR $30 (TABLE INCLUDED)
** All proceeds will benefit one of the youth dance troupe’s activities. If interested, please call Kiki
Missailidis at 770-518-4188 for details.
GOLDEN GROUP
Join us Thursday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the Kartos Ballroom for a "Greek Island Feast!!!"
Apollon A. Constantinides, Jr, Pharm D.,R.Ph. will address the group about prescription medication. Doty Constantinides and Appolon Jr. will sponsor the dinner. You do not need to wear your fustanella to come! We look forward to seeing you!
MELOMACARONA BAKING!
Baking of the Melomacarona will begin Tuesday, September 7th in the HCC kitchen & continue
throughout the week. If you have any spare time, your efforts will be most appreciated. The time
passes quickly and the fellowship is great. Our festival visitors love our homemade pastries and their
enthusiasm makes our efforts worthwhile. We look forward to seeing you next week.
Thank you to the many volunteers who completed the preparation of the Koulouria this past week!
Please call the Cathedral office 404-633-7358 for scheduling and watch for email updates.
Attention College Students!
We would like to invite all Atlanta area college students to wor-ship with us on Sunday, September 19th. A delicious lunch will be provided following the 2nd Divine Liturgy in the
Kafenion. Spread the word! Bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you on the 19th! If you need a ride, contact Anna Kostopoulos at 770-492-0877 or agkostopoulos@earthlink.net.
Philoptochos Fall Dinner Meeting
Thursday, September 16th, 2010at 6:30 p.m. in Carlos Hall
Dinner followed by a special presentation from
Blessings in a Backpack. Calendars for the year will
be available. Come see what exciting things we
have planned for this year!
St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Cathedral
13th Annual Greek Festival
Saturday, September 11th (11:00 am- 8:00 pm)
Sunday, September 12th (12:00 am-6:00 pm)
3761 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
The Annunciation Cathedral Outreach Committee would like to thank everyone who supported
the “Back to School Drive” for the children of
Our House, Inc. Your donations helped children in need have a great start to their 2010 school year!
Atlanta Greek Festival - September 30th - October 3rd
Volunteer sign-up and program book information will be available at the tables in the Narthex
Altar Boys: Fr. Christos Mars 404-633-7358 &
George Coumanis 770-722-6660
Annunciation Day School: Michelle Wright 404-633-7358
Bookstore: Rosemary Hendrix 770-894-5487
Catechetical School: Susan Marinos 404-633-7358
Cathedral Administrator: Ginnie Roglin 404-633-7358
Cathedral Orchestra: Peter Zervakos 770-442-1808
Cathedral Library: Jennifer Michaels 770-723-0353
Choir Director: Christina Polizos 404-320-6506
Coffee Hour: Connie Pappas 404-255-6946
Endowment Foundation: Ron Canakaris 404-836 -7113
Garden Club: Pete Soulimiotis 770-414-4673
Golden Group: Mary Ann Chanos 770-565-3981
GOYA: Margot Aicklen 770-393-3484
Greek School: Susan Marinos 404-633-7358
Head Chanter: Nick Economos 770-394-5475
History/Archives: Dr. Angelo Kliossis 404-320-1409 &
David Goumenis 770-939-0406
Hellenic Tower: Joyce Wilson 770-992-4393
HOPE: Lauren Syribeys 404-348-4919
JOY: Connie Weimar 404-377-1411
Mail Crew: Helen Demopoulos 770-938-2904
Men’s Choir: Leon Melissas 404-272-9527
Orthodox Young Professionals -
Despina Damianides 678-315-0282
Outreach Ministries: Al Galloway 770-934-4620
Parea: Stella Vaughn: 404-285-38 1 7
Philoptochos: Joanna Snider 404-378-2826
Prosforo Coord.: Kathy Galloway 770-934-4620
Stewardship: Jerry Odenwelder 404-881-0758
YAL: Doria Gjerde: info@atlantayal.org
Cathedral Organization Contacts
“Loaves & Fishes” Food Drive
Fr. Jacob Myers from St. John the Wonderworker would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to the “Loaves & Fishes” Food Drive. Your generosity helped to put food back on the shelves for those in need.
2010 Stewardship Update
The 2010 Stewardship goal is $752,900. As of September 3rd, we have received 496 Stewardship commitment cards. The total amount pledged is $628,797, which represents 84% of the total Stewardship goal. The average pledge amount is $1,268.00. We thank these individuals and families for their support of our community. Forms are available in the Narthex or by calling the Cathedral office at 404-633-7358.