This Weeks Announcements
- We extend greetings and a warm welcome to all visitors worshipping with us today. Please fill out a“visitor information card” located in the narthex and hand to one of the greeters. Following the Liturgy, please join us in our social hall for the coffee social.
- Holy Communion in our Church is offered only to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through the disciplines of our faith. Speak to Fr. Costas for further details.
We kindly ask everyone to Please silence cell phones and pagers while in Church
- Today ~ Coffee & Conversation with Jonathan and Kristi Tartara and Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos after Holy Communion resumes.
- Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Eraklis (Rocky) Dallas.
- Today ~ Coffee social hosted by the Dallas family.
- Today ~ Greek School will sponsor Loukoumades Sale during coffee social.
- Today ~ GOYA lunch meeting in the Teen Room following Sunday School.
- Today ~ Dance Practice for ALL dancers following Sunday School.
- Coffee Social ~ Philoptochos is requesting donations of pastries to be served during upcoming coffee socials.
- Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
- Tuesday ~ Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos.
- Tuesday ~ 6:00 p.m. Philoptochos Board meeting
- Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. GOYA basketball practice at St. Michael’s on Mill Rd in Broadview Hts.
- Wednesday ~ 6:00 p.m. Family Ministry meeting.
- Thursday ~ Three Hierarchs; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. A NEW Bible Study series on the Nicene Creed with Fr. Costas. All invited!
- Stewardship ~Thanks to all who completed and returned their 2020 Stewardship Commitment Card.
- Final Phase of PAVE THE WAY ~ you have received in the mail a statement for all your contributions to date for both the 1st and 2nd phase of this campaign. If you have not contributed yet, please do so. Help us complete the Final Phase of the Pave the Way as we look forward to welcoming the Archbishop of America, along with all the Metropolitans and many faithful, to our parish this summer, on June 28, 2020, for the Liturgy of the start of the 2020 Clergy Laity Congress.
Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early
- Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading Timothy 4:9-15; Gospel Luke 19:1-10.
- Next Sunday ~ Philoptochos asks you to wear red in honor of Women’s Heart Health.
- Next Sunday ~ Dance Practice for Beginner dancers ONLY following Sunday School.
- Next Sunday ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in the Teen Room.
- February 4 ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
- February 9 ~ Godparent / Godchild Sunday. Luncheon offered by Choir. Limited tickets available.
- February 10 ~ St. Haralambos; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- February 11 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting in Teen room.
- February 11 ~ 7:00 p.m. Orthodox Catechism with Father Costas. Six sessions for those who would like to learn more about our faith or are interested in becoming an Orthodox Christian. RSVP by calling the church office or through our website.
- February 12 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
- February 13 ~ 3:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship “Agape” Potluck Dinner. Please bring your favorite covered dish or dessert to share. Main dish provided by Senior Fellowship. RSVP to Helen Dadas, Maria Regan, or Sophie Steffas.
- February 21 ~ 6:30 p.m. Koliva-Making Workshop. RSVP by February 18th to office. Cost $5.00 Organized by Fr. Costas
- February 22 ~ Saturday of Souls; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy. First names of deceased loved ones can be submitted to the church office or through our website.
- February 23 ~ Loukoumades sales to benefit CJD Foundation sponsored by Philoptochos; Dance Practice for ALL dancers following Sunday School.
- February 24 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking Class with Father Costas teaching us how to make Baklava Saragli. $25/person. Reservation required ~ limited space.
- February 28 ~ 6:00 p.m. HOPE / JOY Bowling at Seven Hills Lanes. $10 per bowler includes two hours of bowling and shoe rental. Pizza provided. Let us know what you can bring. RSVP to Elena Giatis via text at 440.829.1340.
Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond
- Thursday ~ 6:30 p.m. European Wine Tasting to benefit IOCC at St. Michael’s Woodside on Mill Road in Broadview Hts. $50 donation. Register at iocc.org/events.
- Friday – Next Sunday ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis GOYA Basketball Tournament at Annunciation Akron.
- February 8 ~ 8:20 a.m. “The Beauty of Repentance & The mystery of Confession ~ A Pre-Lenten Retreat”at St Demetrios Rocky River. Guest Speaker Fr. Joseph, Abbott of St. Gregory Palamas Monastery. $15 includes morning refreshments and lunch. RSVP 440.331.2246.
- February 14 – 16 ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis GOYA Basketball Tournament hosted by Holy Trinity Pittsburgh.
- February 15 ~ 6:00 p.m. Apokriatiko Glendi at St. Nicholas in Lorain. PREPAID TICKETS ONLY. Call the church office at 440.960.2992.
- April 4 ~ 2:30 p.m. Hellenic Preservation Society offers members “Antigone”, a modern interpretation at the Cleveland Playhouse. $15/person. Contact Linda Glynias at 216.469.2663 or lglynias@gmail.com for tickets.