ANNUNCIATION OBSERVER November-December 2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 7220 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505

Saints and Dragons: from Byzantium to Russia (Orthodox Christian Iconography Exhibit open at the Chrysler Museum from October 2-January 10, 2016)

Blessing at Exhibit Opening Ceremony

Greek School Visits the Chrysler Museum In Orthodox Tradition, we are blessed Museum in downtown Norfolk an exhibit to not only have the Gospel in a written form dedicated to the iconography of our . contained within the pages of the New Testa- The exhibit runs up to January 10, 2016 and ment, but we also have a visual medium to is free admission to all visitors. This is a won- proclaim the Gospel through Iconography. derful opportunity for our Annunciation Ca- Icons have been used extensively in Christi- thedral community and the wider Tidewater anity since St. Luke the Evangelist painted area to learn more and to experience more of the first according to tradition. Since our beloved Orthodox Christian faith. Do not then iconography has become an integral part miss out on this opportunity to delve deeper of Orthodox Christian spiritual life through into our faith, and to see what these powerful our worship, instruction and education, per- stories have to tell. They not only tell stories sonal prayer and even through miracles of the past, but they also illumine the holy of wrought through icons. today.

We are blessed to have at the Chrysler Fr. George Bessinas Page 2

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

Rev. Father George Bessinas, M.Div. Rev. Protopresbyter Constantine P. Rogakos, PhD Presiding Priest Associate Priest Thomas Manuel, M.Div. Pastoral Assistant/Youth Director

SUNDAY SERVICES  GOYA Advisors ORTHROS: 8:45 am : 10:00 am Linda Meares, Phil Roussis, Katherine P. Milonas WEEKDAYS: ORTHROS: 8:30 am DIVINE LITURGY: 9:30 am Stephanie Milonas, GOYA President

PARISH COUNCIL  Young Adult League  Choir Director Thomas Manuel Officers Christopher Kypros President  Orthodox Campus Ministry John Stepanovich  Head Chanter Yianni Manuel, President Efthimios (Tim) Dermanis  Dance Director 1st Vice President  Altar Servers Yiannis Papelis Anna Manning John Mangus, Jr., Coordinator 2nd Vice President  Stewards of the Altar  Dance Instructors George Neskis Presvytera Eleni Rogakos Alyki Pantas

Secretary  Bible Study Anna Manning & Christiana Vastardis Cindy Dragas Jane Williams, Coordinator Charlene Karalis & Gina Loucas

 Library Treasurer Kelly Pedos Bredologos & Pari Smith Presvytera Eleni Rogakos Kathy Stephanitsis  Cathedral Office Irene Pahno Members Helen Manuel, Administrator  Cultural Committee Tony Damalas Bonnie Winstead, Bookkeeper Jane Williams Lynne Eklund  Annunciation Observer  Golden Years Nick Harrison Layout Editor: Thomas Manuel John Katsias Virginia Elliott, President Editor in Chief: Fr. George Bessinas Lona Liosatos  Philoptochos Society  Mailing Volunteers Martha Pantelides JoAnna Goumenis, President Chris Bachas, Donnell Catherines, Mary  O.C.M.C. Gretes, Dwight and Pela Jenkins, Toulla  Stewardship Committee Des Dandalides Koyzis, Irene Mathas, Tasos Christ  Sunday School  I.O.C.C. Martha Pantelides, Director Check out the following links: Maria Herring  Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America  Greek School  Hellenic Woman’s Club www.goarch.org George Pantas, Director Elizabeth Woods  Metropolis of New Jersey Emilia Simmons, Deputy Director www.nj.goarch.org  HOPE/JOY  Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Stavroula Marshall, Teacher Kelly Bredologos www.annunciationva.org Dr. Maria Mendrinos, PTO  Annunciation Cathedral Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/31428115532853

The Annunciation Observer: Published bi-monthly. Distributed to Parish Families. The Annunciation Observer is published by The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505.

Celebrated Saints of our Church: Page 3 Holy men and women who lived the narrow path to salvation St. : The Golden Mouth (347-407 AD) Celebrated November 13 times daily. Not only did John’s fame and no- toriety spread because of his oratorical skills, but also for his philanthropy. Under John, the Antiochain Church provided sustenance each day to as many as 3,ooo virgins and widows, not including in this number the shut-ins, wan- derers and the sick.

In 397, John was taken from his home in Antioch and brought to the Capital of the empire, , to become the Archbishop of that city. During his time as Archbishop John continued in his preaching “The present life is an arena: in the arena and and his philanthropy. Also during his time as Archbishop he sent missionaries to many re- in athletic contests the man who expects to be gions of the world, compiled a Liturgy we use crowned cannot enjoy relaxation. So if anyone today, introduced antiphonal singing into wishes to win a crown, let him choose the hard Church, wrote many prayers for services and and laborious life, in order that after he has much more. He began to run into troubles striven a short time here he may enjoy lasting when he denounced the dissolute morals of people in the capital, especially at the imperial honor hereafter.” court. He was unafraid to speak open and hon- (3rd sermon on Lazarus and the rich man, 68) estly about abuses and corruption within the Church and empire. Eventually for all his Life rhetoric John was deposed by the emperor and The above quote by St. John Chry- in 404 was exiled to Armenia. Enduring the sostom is a perfect reflection of how in fact he harsh conditions in his Armenian exile, John lived his own life. His life is a story on con- fell asleep in the Lord in 407 with his last tests and struggle for Christ and His Gospel. words being, “Glory to God for all things.” He came from the region of Antioch in Eventually John’s exile and disfavor in the Syria where he served that great church and empire were restored in 438. was educated by some of the best minds of St. John Chrysostom is a giant of a saint that age, including St. Meletius of Antioch and of our Church. His work in theology, preach- Diodorus of Tarsus. John also spent many ing, the Liturgy, philanthropy and more serve years struggling in the wilderness and living as a model for all Christians today. Most im- the ascetic life in order to get closer to God. portantly though is the example of his life. He He was ordained a in 381 and then a served Christ first and foremost in all things, presbyter in 386 to the church in Antioch. In even unto his exile and death, and never these years after becoming a presbyter he ceased praising God for all things. His persis- earned the nickname “Golden-Mouthed” for tence and dedication to Christ throughout his his splendid preaching and inspiring, deeply life serves as a prime example of what it stirring words. For twelve years he preached in means to “walk by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25) the church, usually twice a week, but some-

Page 4 EVENTS IN PICTURES St. Gerrasimnos of Kefalonia Greek School trip to Chrysler Mu- KEFALOS Celebration seum Icon Exhibit

Feast of St. Demetrios in Williamsburg Mission Sunday with OCMC participants

Ministry Fair and Cathedral Picnic

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Hello Hope/Joy families. Hope/Joy is the group for our youth ages 4 to 12 -Saturday, December 5th, 10:00 am - where children can enjoy fellowship while 1:00 pm. St. workshop. Let your witnessing our faith. We are off to a busy children enjoy crafts, songs, and activities start for the ecclesiastical year. while you enjoy the Hellenic Woman's Bake Sale and some shopping time. $5.00 The HarvestFest was a success and we charge for lunch. thank all families who participated and helped. -Saturday, January 16th. 12:00 Join us for the following dates: pm. Dive for the Cross. 35th St. Virginia

Beach Oceanfront. Then head to Northend Pizza for lunch, ice cream, and fellow- -Saturday, November 14th, 5:00 pm. ship. Thanksgiving Family Dinner with our Golden Years Club at the Hellenic Center. See you there!

Hope/Joy St. Nicholas Christmas Workshop December 5th from 10am to 1pm

All are invited to join the Hope/Joy for their annual St. Nicholas/Christmas workshop. This is a drop off event open to all children 3 and older who are potty trained and separate easily. The children will make Christmas crafts, play games, decorate cookies, sing and enjoy story time. The cost of this event is $5 per child and a canned item for the FoodBank. A pizza lunch will be provided. If your child has allergies please feel free to being a bagged lunch. We will also be making Salvation Army Stockings as our mission project for this season. Empty stocking can be picked up in the So- cial Hall and returned there as well by December 5th.

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First GOYA basketball Tournament in Bethesda Maryland

November December -November 6-8 Norfolk December 4-5 Ionian Vil- GOYA Kickoff at the Clare residence Basketball Tournament lage on the Go Lockin in Williamsburg -November 16 Monthly Upcoming Schedule GOYA meeting -December 5 St. Nicholas Workshop -Basketball practice every Monday evening -November 22 Chrysler Ico- (Girls 5:30, Boys 6:30 PM nography Visit following -December 12– Ice Skating Church and dinner outing every Monday Night) -November 24 Hunt Club -December 27 Christmas Farm Hay Ride Party/Meeting

Food For Thought: Love of Neighbor Christ responds to a lawyer inquiry over the greatest commandment by to first Love God and then “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:31) The “love” Christ mentions here though is unlike what the world has seen before. Christians are to love their neighbor simply because they are their neighbor. Many times we “love” someone because of how they act, who they are or what they can do for us. But St. Maximos the Confessor reminds us here that Christian love is far more encompassing than that. We love people because they are people created in the Image and Likeness of God. Who they are and how they act has nothing to do how we should love them. Christ loved all humanity this way, despite their re- jecting Him and crucifying Him; and as Christians we are to imitate His love. We are to love others as Christ loved others, not based on their merit but because they are fellow human beings. Christ says, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spite- fully use you.” (Luke 6:28) This is no easy task, to love everyone for who they are, including all their faults, but with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)

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The AGAPE group held its first meeting on Thursday, Oct 15th from 4-6. We had a great turn- out with 10 little ones and their parents. Fr. George took us to the chapel and we lit our candles and venerated the icons. He sat with us and we learned how to hold our fingers together to do our cross! We practiced doing our cross and saying "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal have mercy on us" in both Greek and English. Kyria Maria Makridakis then led us in singing the Greek alphabet and we learned all about the letter "alpha". We worked on a craft and coloring and enjoyed fellowship with our parents over dinner. We had such a great time that we plan on meeting every Thursday from 4:30- 6pm in the Meeting Room and we hope and pray that you will join us, too!

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~ November 2015 ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Orthros 8:45 am Golden Years Norfolk GOYA Divine Liturgy 10 am Greek School Greek School Greek School 4:30 Basketball Fall General 4:30 pm Greek School 4:30 4:30 pm pm Tournament Assembly pm GOYA Agape 4:30 pm Basketball Bible Study 6:30 Community Dinner Chant Class 6:pm 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Orthros 8:45 am Golden Years Hope/Joy Divine Liturgy 10 am Greek School At Newport News Greek School Greek School 4:30 Annual Norfolk GOYA 4:30 pm Greek School 4:30 4:30 pm pm Giving Basketball pm Agape 4:30 pm Thanks Tournament Pan-Orthodox Community Dinner Dinner No GOYA Service for 6:00pm Chant Class Veterans Day 6:30 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Orthros 8:45 am of Divine Liturgy 10 am Greek School 4:30 the Golden Years 10:30 Fr. George Icon pm Orthros 8:30 Holy Unction Begins am Presentation 1pm Lituurgy 9:30 6:30 pm Agape 4:30 pm Greek School 4:30 Chrysler Museum pm Community Dinner 6:00pm Greek School GOYA Bible Study 6:30 Basketball 4:30 pm Chant Class

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Greek School Golden Years 10:30 St. Katherine Thanksgiving Office Closed 4:30 pm am feast Day Office closed Kefalos general Orthros 8:30 meeting GOYA Greek School 4:30 Divine Liturgy Basketball 9:30 Cultural Committee Bible Study 6:30 Greek School Movie Night 6pm Chant Class 4:30 pm 29 30 Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Greek School 4:30 pm

GOYA Basketball

Chant Class

Notes:

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~ December 2015 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Golden Years, 10:30 HWC Bake Greek School Greek School HWC Bake Sale/Craft Show Greek School 4:30 4:30 pm 4:30 pm Sale/Craft Show

St. Nicholas

Bible Study 6:30 ComAgape 4:30 Hope/Joy pm Workshop munity Dinner 6:00pm Vespers St. Nicholas VA Beach 6pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Orthros 8:45 am Greek School Golden Years, 10:30 Divine Liturgy 10 am 4:30 pm St. Ann, Mother Greek School HWC/ Greek School 4:30 of the Theotokos 4:30 pm Philoptochos GOYA Orthros 8:30 Christmas Basketball Liturgy 9:30 Agape 4:30 pm Bible Study 6:30 Lunch Chapel Community Dinner

Chant Class St.Greek School 6:00pm 4:30 pm

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Greek School Greek School Greek School Fr. George Icon 4:30 pm Golden Years, 10:30 Greek School Kalanda Kalanda exhibit

4:30 pm Presentation Greek School 4:30 Agape 4:30 pm 1pm GOYA Community Dinner Basketball Bible Study 6:30 6:00pm

Chant Class

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Royal Hours of Feast of the Sunday School Christmas: 9am- Nativity Christmas chapel Orthros 8:45 Celebration Liturgy 9:30 Christmas Eve Service 6:30 pm Office Closed

Bible Study 6:30

27 28 29 30 31 1 Orthros 8:45 am Golden Years, 10:30 Happy New Divine Liturgy 10 am Greek School 4:30 Year Liturgy of St. GOYA Christmas New Years Eve Basil 8:30/9:30 Party Dance Newport News Office closed

Page 10 Ladies Philoptochos Society The ladies of the Philop- will be $30. That is a $5 increase, which was voted tochos Society of the An- on at our September meeting. nunciation Cathedral of-

fer their best wishes to the Annunciation Cathe- PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS: Philoptochos dral family for a happy continues to support many local, regional and na- Thanksgiving and blessed tional nonprofit organizations with financial contri- Christmas season. butions every month. In October, we will support the National Philoptochos Emergency Fund, which enables Philoptochos to respond immediately to WELCOME: We would like to welcome our new- national and international disasters. est members: Paula Alexakis; Anastasia Econo- mou; and Debbie Woodell. Anyone interested in joining our philanthropic organization, please con- tact the church office.

THANK YOU: A great big “thank you” to the community for stepping up and helping Philopto- chos collect school supplies for the ForKids organi- zation in Norfolk. Your donations are much appre- ciated!

“A Sea of Good Deeds” - Philoptochos took part in “Make a Difference Day” Oct. 24 by partnering with the Annunciation Sunday school children, who made get-well cards for pediatric patients at the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD). All Philoptochos chapters were charged with performing one act of kindness on that day.

UPCOMING MEETINGS: We would like to in- The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, vite our members and prospective members to join Inc., is a duly accredited women's philanthropic us for the following meetings and activities: society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Nov. 14 – Save the date! We will have a general America. Our mission statement includes aiding meeting at noon at a restaurant to be announced. the needy and sick, promoting the charitable pur- Our guest speaker will be Evangelia (Ev) Zervon- poses of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese through dakis, who will talk to the group about her life ex- educational resources, perpetuating Orthodox perience of losing her husband and the lessons she Christian traditions, and promoting participation in has learned regarding end-of-life planning, “The the Greek Orthodox community. New members are Potential Cost of Waiting.” always welcome! Sincerely, DUES: Philoptochos dues: Dues are paid from Jan. Lia Russell JoAnna Goumenis 1 through Dec. 31. Starting Jan. 2016, annual dues Publicity Chairman President

Hellenic Women's Club Page 11 Baking continues on Wednesdays in preparation of our Holiday Bake Sale and Craft Show. Please come join us on our baking dates, we love having new hands in the kitchen! On Tuesday, December 8th, our members will prepare the luncheon for the Golden Years Meeting. Thank you to Kathy and Jerry Valianos for sponsoring this luncheon in memory of their parents. On Saturday, December 12, the HWC will have their Christmas Gathering with the Philoptochos Society at 11am in the Hellenic Cen- ter. Our last baking day will be on Wednesday, November 18.

Important Dates: November 15—HWC Memorial for deceased December 4 & 5—Bake Sale/Craft Show December 8—Golden Years Luncheon December 12—Christmas Gathering with Philoptochos Society December 16—Christmas Board Meeting

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The Book of Genesis Byzantine Chant Bible Study Workshop

Join us for Weekly lessons held every Bible Study Fellowship Monday from 7:15-8:15! Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 PM In the St. Theodore the In the Meeting Room Commander Chapel Beginner’s lessons in Byzantine No prior knowledge of the Chant! Holy Scriptures is Required! No experience is required and everyone is welcome! Bring your Bible and your Friends

Veterans Day Page 13

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Page 16 Stewardship Offering to God From the Archdiocesan Department of Stewardship Do Your Best A traditional American proverb says, “Gad makes this request of his children: Do the best you can-where you are, with what you have, now.” The story of Jesus Christ feeding the 5,000 illustrates this through the boy’s offering of all that he had- five loaves and two fish. This boy did his best with what he had, and Jesus used it to perform an incredible miracle. The of Heaven The disciples had wanted to send the people away to get something to eat, but Jesus responds, “There is no need for them to fo away; give them food yourselves.” The disciples approached the issue from the point of view of earthly eco- nomics. To buy food for the people assembled would be too expensive– 200 days wages. Bring Them to Me Jesus’ disciples tell him that all they have are five loaves and two fish that a boy has offered. Jesus’ response is the phrase, “Bring them to me.” Jesus then takes the loaves, blesses and breaks them, and feeds 5,000 men plus women and children. We also bring what we have to Jesus. We offer bread and wine. He returns it to us as His Holy body and blood in Holy Communion. We offer ourselves and we become the Church, His body on earth. No matter how much we give, He can- not be outdone. Just like the boy who offered the loaves and the fish, if we offer what we have- however great or small our gift– with prayer and humility, God will receive our gifts and multiply them to feed His people. Stewardship is about Joy We don’t give out of fear of judgment in the afterlife. We give with joy as part of our spiritual growth, putting the emphasis on experiencing heaven now. Stewardship of our gifts can help shape our world and ourselves in such a way that we can experience God’s grace, love and communion in the present. This perspective on Christian Stewardship emphasizes that which is possible for us as humans– now rather than later. It shifts our focus to the potential for experiencing joy. Hard wrok may bring power and success. Only God can being us joy, peace and love. American writer, Fredrick Buechner has written, “Greed is the mathematical truism that the more you get, the more you have. The opposite of greed– the selfless love of God and neighbor– is based on the truth that the more you give away in love, the more you are.”

Cultural Committee News Page 17 Merry Christmas and happy holidays Asia Minor Paradise Lost” The Documen- from the Cultural Committee! Several taries are in Greek with English subtitles. events are planned during the holiday sea- Price for the video presentation is $2 dol- son and everyone is invited to join! lars per person, which includes refresh- Book Club (November 17, Tuesday) 11 ments. am in the Annunciation Cathedral library– We would like to think Dr. Spiros Aposto- Book Club meeting- book selection to be lakis for suggesting and providing the determined. documentaries. Dates to be announced: we will continue the video series with “Imvros and Tenedos: Washington D.C Trip (September 19) Our group of 20 had a wonderful time on our Washington D.C. trip to visit the National Shrine. Thanks to all who helped make the trip fun and memorable.

Cultural Committee Movie Night Το Ελληνικο Ιδρυμα Ιστορικων Μελετων Παρουσιαζη “Η Σιωπηλη Σχολη” The Hellenic History Foundation Presents "The Silent School-A journey through the Halki Seminary" When: 6 pm, November 22 Where: In the Social Hall of the Annunciation Cathedral Please join the Cultural Committee for this Cost: $2 per person, refreshments included. Fascinating documentary of the History of Students are free. the Halki Theological School

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Let them do good, that they may be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share… - 1 Timothy 6:18 Short term Mission Trips OCMC offers a series of Mission trips to countries and places such as Albania, Guate- mala, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Uganda, and other locations throughout the United States. All of the trips have a specific emphasis (Youth work, Healthcare, Teaching, or Outreach) based on what is needed in that particular location. The cost of the trip varies based on the location and what will be done there. But not to worry, there are plenty of fundraising opportunities and strategies, as well as people who have done trips in the past to assist, so that finances should not be a burden nor a deterrent to participating. To check out the full list of Short Term trips, and to get more details, please visit http://www.ocmc.org/. Also if you would like to speak to particular people who have done on such trips, please talk to Maryann Tadros, Elizabeth Mar- shall or Thomas Manuel. They would all be more than welcome to help!

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Please Join us for the Vasilopita Celebration 2016 Sponsored by Philoptochos

Annual Vasilopita Luncheon Sunday January 10, 2016 after the Divine Liturgy in the Hellenic Center

Άγιος Βασίλης έρχεται!

All Proceeds Support Saint Basil’s Academy

FROM THE PARISH REGISTRY

BAPTISMS

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Weddings Joanna Christie Grace Sept 21 Lisa Antich and Andrew Robinson Oct. 24 Thomas Jackson Baker Sept 25

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Annunciation Cathedral Christmas Card 2015

Please help support the Annunciation Hellenic Dancers (all troops) by participating in the 2015 Christmas Card.

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Annunciation Bookstore Advent Sale Page 21

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ADVENT SALE The Bookstore this year has many new selections for this years Advent Sale: -Children’s Section: St. Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins -Spirituality: Everyday Saints -For those who are married: Marriage as a Path to Holiness

Also, the Bookstore will once again have a table dur- ing the

Hellenic Women’s Bake Sale (December 4-5)

Not Just a Bookstore: -Aside from selling books one can also donate Communion Wine for services. -The Bookstore also provides icons, incense & Burners, prayer ropes, crosses, and other gift items. -The Bookstore also can do special orders and rush orders.

“Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:14)

Join the Greek Orthodox and the faithful of the Hampton Roads area Monday, November 16, 2015 at 6:30pm

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Important Phone Numbers, Change of Address? If you have recently moved or are vacationing long & Email Addresses term, please let the Cathedral Office know, 757- 440-0500. Father George Bessinas Office: 757-440-0500 Services Home: 757-497-1192 To schedule all services such as memorials, 40 day blessings, baptisms, and weddings, please Email: [email protected] call the Cathedral Office, 757-440-0500. Father Constantine Rogakos Hospital and Shut-In Visitations Office: 757-440-0500 When parishioners of the Annunciation are admit- ted into a hospital or recovering at home and wish Cell: 757-617-0773 EMERGENCY ONLY to have a priest visit them, it is imperative that a Email: [email protected] family member contact the Cathedral Office, 757- 440-0500, immediately. Hospitals do not notify the Thomas Manuel Church when Orthodox patients seek medical at- Pastoral Assistant/Youth Director tention. Office: 757-440-0500 Kollyva Email: [email protected] The Cathedral does NOT provide Kolyva for Me- morial Services. Parishioners in need of Kollyva Helen Manuel - Office Administrator may call Drucie Papafil, 757-489-4313 or Tasy Office: 757-440-0500 Penner, 752-1294. Email: [email protected] Artoklasia Bonnie Winstead - Bookkeeper For anyone interested in having Artoklasia made, please contact Emilia Simmons, 757-481-1509. Office: 757-440-0500 Email: book- [email protected] Annunciation Observer Deadline The deadline for submitting articles for the Novem- Bookstore ber/December 2015 Annunciation Observer is Oc- Corin Baker and John Mangus tober 13th, 2015. Articles not submitted by Octo- Email: [email protected] ber 13 will NOT BE IN THE Annunciation Ob- server. Please send all articles to Helen Manuel, Hellenic Center: 757-963-5634 Cathedral Fax: 757-423-6929

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