CONTACT US! Parish : Rev. Fr. Peter Avgeropoulos Address: 136 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R 2E4 T: 416-378-7428 ■ E-mail: [email protected] Greek Community Office: T: 416-537-2665 ■ Fax: 416-425-2954 www.panagia.ca ■ www.greekcommunity.org Facebook: Panagia (in Downtown TO) is my Church!

Philanthropy – Ladies Auxilliary Mission Statement — Affiliation The Ladies Philanthropic Society is an integral part of our Cathedral family. Its members have Since its opening in 1961, Panagia has been generously donated their gifts of time, talent and treasure to the Church, especially to those less welcoming all who worship God and honour the fortunate. We invite all women to join this dynamic group and to volunteer their time in helping Blessed Ever-Virgin Mary as Mother of God - the Church and in serving God through helping the poor and the needy. For more information, - a title bestowed upon her by the 3rd Ecumenical Council of the Church in 431. please speak with Eleni Spyridis at 416-807-7961. Panagia is the Cathedral Parish of the Greek Church Bookstore Community of Toronto. It is under the spiritual Our Sunday School operates a Bookstore that is located in the Church Hall. Religious Books on jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis the Orthodox Faith, in Greek and English, , Incense, Prayer Ropes, Musical CDs and of Toronto (Canada), which is an Eparchy of the other religious items, as well as books on Greek culture and tradition are available for purchase. Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The Bookstore is open every Sunday after Liturgy. The mission of our Church is to promote the spiritual well-being of those who desire to live their Orthodox Faith in its fullness, along with the Live Broadcast of Church Services On-line promotion of our Hellenic culture, values and traditions through our Religious Services, For those who cannot attend Services or are far away from our Cathedral, you can now access all Educational Programs, and out-reach to all Canadians. Services online by either going to our website, www.panagia.ca and clicking on the Live Video We are especially dedicated to serving all Orthodox Christians; those of other cultures who have tab, or going directly to www.panagia.ca/Panagia/Live_Feed.html. If you are interested in having been married in our Church; and to all who wish to learn more about, or to re-connect to the relatives and friends from afar watch your Wedding, your child’s Baptism, or your relative’s Orthodox faith and to our historic Parish. This is done in the context of our Liturgical and funeral live online, contact Fr. Peter at 416-378-7428 or by E-mail at [email protected] Sacramental worship Services; the many Programs and Ministries that are offered through our dynamic Parish; and the opportunities for spiritual growth, Christian education, fellowship, and out-reach to those who desire to join our spiritual family that is under the heavenly shelter and Booking Baptisms, Weddings & Visitations protection of the Blessed Mother. We warmly welcome you to our Parish! To book Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, House or Hospital Visitations; or to arrange consultations and Holy Confession, please contact Fr. Peter at 416-378-7428 or by E-mail. Church Services— Come Worship with us!

Sundays: Orthros-Matins 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (in Greek); Come and Visit us! 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (in Greek & English) Panagia and our Cathedral family have been welcoming new and old Parishioners for over fifty Feastdays: Orthros & Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (in Greek & Englsih) years to their Spiritual Home! We warmly welcome you to come and join us in Prayer and Saturdays: Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (in Greek & English) Worship in Spirit and in Truth. Volunteer your time in any of our dynamic ministries and Confessions and Consultations may be scheduled before or after Vespers organizations! May our Lord Christ bless you and may our Blessed Mother Panagia always Please consult the Monthly Schedule on our website for dates and times of all Services. shelter and protect you and your loved ones! Panagia Sunday School \ Proodos Greek School at Panagia The Religious Education Program of our Parish welcomes Children, Youth and High School Proodos Greek School offers an extensive Greek Language and Cultural Program, including students from ages 4-18 to learn about their Orthodox Faith and enhance their knowledge of traditional Greek dance and choir lessons. The school offers Kindergarten to Grade 8 classes on Christ and His Church. Instruction is offered in English by experienced and qualified teachers, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and High School Credit Courses (Grades 9 through 12), both on assisted by parents and volunteers. Our Program offers the latest curriculum based on the Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is on the teachings of the Orthodox faith, the , the lives of the Saints, and the and Traditions second Saturday in September at 9 a.m. at Panagia. The first day of school begins on the third of the Church. We warmly welcome new Saturday in September. For further information please contact Peter Galanis at students for the new School Year. [email protected] or the Education Office of the Greek Community.

Sunday School Registration: After the Divine Liturgy in September or online Bible Study & Orthodox at http://goo.gl/x9sPXw Discussion Group

Start of Classes: Prayer and the reading and study of Holy Scriptures The third Sunday in September @ 10:30 a.m. should be an important part of the daily spiritual Each School Year begins with the of all discipline of every Orthodox Christian. We are called Students & Teachers with Holy Water to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). This is why Bible For more information, please e-mail us at [email protected] Studies and Discussions on Orthodox Life are held every second Wednesday from 8 – 9:30 p.m., preceded Youth Nights @ Panagia by Evening Compline Prayers at 7:30 p.m. These rd sessions are led by our Parish Priest, Fr. Peter, with Starting Friday October 3 at 7:00 p.m., all Youth are invited to our Youth Program designed for th kids ages 7- 11 and teens ages 12 – 18. Activities will include Movie Night, Sports, interactive occasional guest speakers. Fall Session begins on Wednesday September 17 at 8 p.m. activities, videogames, Greek Dancing Instruction, Discussions and cultural events to name but a few. Our Youth Program tries to meet the present needs of our Youth and offers Orthodox Marriage & Baptism Preparation Seminars Christian guidance for their future. Advisors help teens explore and understand themselves and For those being married in our Church, our Parish offers Marriage Preparation Seminars to help the world around them from an Orthodox Christian perspective through activities and open engaged couples to prepare for their new life together. Five Seminars are offered on successive discussions. For more information, please e-mail us at [email protected] Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 p.m., starting In October on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.. Parents who have booked their child’s Baptism at Panagia will be invited to meet with Fr. Peter, O.P.A. – Orthodox Parents Association along with their chosen Godparents to go over the Baptism Ceremony and to answer any While Youth are enjoying Youth Nights, all parents are invited to meet with Fr. Peter and other questions or concerns. The first Baptism Seminar this Fall will take place on Wednesday October Guest Speakers separately. The first discussion will be on the topic “Parenting Youth for Today”. 8th at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Fr. Peter at 416-378-7428 or at Our first session is on Friday October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. For more inofmation, e-mail Fr. Peter. [email protected]

Cathedral Choir Church Council The Cathedral Choir of Panagia offers its ministry of “singing praises to the Lord” every second The Church Council is comprised of volunteers who assist at all Services by being on duty at the Sunday, alternating with the Byzantine Chanters who together, offer the responses in all of the Candle Stands; passing out Memorial Candles and the Collection trays at the Sunday Services; Divine Services. Those interested in joining are Cathedral Choir are encouraged to speak with and ushering parishioners to and from their seats. If you would like to assist in this ministry, Ann Fortier, our Choir Director, after the Divine Liturgy on any Sunday.. please contact our Church Council President, Dimitrios Miliaris at 416-532-9862