2500 Clairmont Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Phone (404) 633-5870 Fax (404) 633-6018 www.atlgoc.org e-mail: [email protected] Rev. Father Paul A. Kaplanis, Dean Rev. Father Christos P. Mars, Presbyter Elias Lampropoulos, Pastoral Assistant Dr. Nickitas Demos, Parish Council President ([email protected])
Sunday, December 18, 2016 - Κυριακἠ, Δεκεμβρίου 18, 2016 Sunday Before Nativity - Κυριακή Πρό τῆς Γεννήσεως Today’s Coffee Fellowship is Sponsored by the Family of Maria Varvouris Ladikos in Loving Memory of Nikolaos & Stavros Varvouris
Outreach Ministries Bake Sale Today in Carlos Hall following Divine Liturgy Galaktobouriko, Spanakopita, Tiropita and much more!
Nativity Services Please take the time and attend the Nativity Services this year with your family. Friday, December 23rd Great Hours in Cathedral 8:00 am
Saturday, December 24th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am St. Eugenia Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:00 am Christmas Eve Orthros in Cathedral 5:00 pm 1st Divine Liturgy of St. Basil in Cathedral 6:00 pm
Sunday, December 25th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am Holy Nativity 2nd Divine Liturgy of St. Basil in Cathedral 9:00 am
Merry Christmas!! 1
STEWARDSHIP
"Now this I say, he who sows ... that we have a budgeted stewardship sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap goal of $1,245,000 and we have received bountifully. Each one must do just as $867,639? he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for ... that over 20% of the Cathedral’s God loves a cheerful giver."
Stewardship is given in December? Please 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 help us reach our goal by completing your 2016 commitment.
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)
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR “Bags of Love” Save the Date Bags are available in Carlos Hall for distribution’ 2017 Annual Vasilopita Luncheon to those less fortunate. Sunday, January 8th Please pick up a bag today! Immediately following the Divine Liturgy
in the Kartos Ballroom
Traditional Cutting of Vasilopita
Diakonia Center Panagia Chapel Vasilopita Auction Furnishing Project Take some time today and visit the display in Carlos Proceeds to benefit St. Basil’s Academy Hall. Flyers available for more information on how you can help!
“Gifts of Love” Philoptochos is now in the process of collecting donations for our annual Gifts of Love fund. We ask for your generous donations so that we will always be able to minister to those who face uncertain and troubling Lykion ton Ellinidon situations both now and in the future.
Your gift is truly a blessing and we thank you Atlanta Greek Film Festival for your continued support and generosity. WORLDS APART ("ENAS ALLOS KOSMOS") Film Coming to ATL, Sat. January 21st!
Join us for one-time showing of Greek writer/ actor/director Christopher Papakaliatis' Golden Group blockbuster film WORLDS APART ("ΕΝΑΣ Thursday, January 12th at 10:30 am in Carlos Hall ΑΛΛΟΣ ΚΟΣΜΟΣ") on Saturday, January 21st at Father Anthony Salzman from St. Philothea Greek 6:45pm at the UA Tara Theater at 2345 Orthodox Church in Athens, Georgia will speak on Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta. WORLDS the art of Iconography. He will have Icons for all to APART is Greece's highest grossing film for view and also have a few to sell. The Evrytanian As- 2016 and features Academy Award winner JK sociation will sponsor January’s luncheon. Simmons.
Seating is limited! Advance tickets ($12 Tuesday, January 24th at 9:30 am Adults/$10Students) are on sale now at Trip to National Infantry Museum in Columbus, www.freshtix.com/events/ worldsapart and Georgia. $5 free will offering at the Museum. make great holiday presents. The film is in Transportation $20. This is one of the country’s English and Greek with English subtitles. most popular military museums. It is a highly For more information, please visit the website recommended day trip. We will lunch (on our own) above or call 678-575-7922. in Columbus. 3
YOUTH & EDUCATION MINISTRIES Sunday School Orthodox Christian Fellowship National statistics report as many as 60% of Christian December 25th - Observance of Nativity - No Classes students who leave for college never return to Church. To counteract this trend, Orthodox Christian Fellowship is on January 1st - Observance of the New Year & St. Basil the front-lines of campuses engaging our students in the Orthodox faith through fellowship, education, worship and - No Classes service.
Orthodox Christian Fellowship is asking for your th January 8 - All Sunday School Classes Resume financial support. A commitment to support OCF is a commitment to strengthening the lives of thousands of January 15th - Regular Class Schedule young people in a transitional time, empowering them to live lives full of grace, mercy, love and service for Jesus Christ! January 22nd - Parent Open House Please make checks payable to “Orthodox Christian Parents visit each classroom: Fellowship.” Donations may be sent to the OCF National 6th Grade - 12th Grade- First 15 Minutes Office at 50 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445 or online at www.ocf.net/donate. Pre-K - 5th Grade - Last 15 Minutes
G.O.Y.A.
Tuesday, December 27th - 30th - Metropolis of Atlanta Winter Youth Rally Cathedral Dance Ministry Contact [email protected] SCHEDULE: Thursday, January 5th - HDF Registration Closes Zouzounia - Kindergarten Mondays - 6:15pm - 6:45pm Instructors: Kiki Papadimitriou & Yeoryia Vastakis
Arkoudakia -1st - 2nd Grade Mondays - 6:45pm - 7:30pm Instructors: Elizabeth Zervakos & Katerina Theodore
Pyrotechnimata - 3rd-5th Grade Greek School Mondays - 6:45pm - 8pm Instructors: January 2nd - No Classes Ryan Marinos, John Caras & Bess McClure
January 4th - All Classes Resume Asteria - 6th - 9th Grade - Mondays - 6:45pm - 8pm Instructors: January 9th - Vasilopita Celebration in Carlos Hall Kiki Papadimitriou & Chris Kanelos
at 6:00 pm Yi Anemos Kai Fotia - 10th - 12th Grade Mondays - 6:30pm - 8pm January 16th - No Classes Instructors: Errica Patellis & Yianna Pappas
Palioparea - Adult Dance Group Instructor: Dimitri Papadimitriou Contact Dimitri for practice dates and times at [email protected] 4
ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDAR Sunday, December 18th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:30 am
Monday, December 19th Divine Liturgy in Metropolis Chapel 9:00 am
Tuesday, December 20th Divine Liturgy in Metropolis Chapel 9:00 am
Wednesday, December 21st Orthros in Metropolis Chapel 8:00 am Divine Liturgy in Metropolis Chapel 9:00 am Holy Unction in Cathedral 6:00 pm
Thursday, December 22nd Divine Liturgy in Metropolis Chapel 9:00 am
Friday, December 23rd Great Hours in Cathedral 8:00 am
Saturday, December 24th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am St. Eugenia Divine Liturgy in Cathedral 9:00 am Christmas Eve Orthros in Cathedral 5:00 pm 1st Divine Liturgy of St. Basil in Cathedral 6:00 pm
Sunday, December 25th Orthros in Cathedral 8:00 am Holy Nativity 2nd Divine Liturgy of St. Basil in Cathedral 9:00 am
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
Monday, December 19th Dance Ministry Board Meeting in Zakas Conference Room 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 21st Lenten Dinner Following Holy Unction in Carlos Hall
YOUTH CALENDAR Sunday, December 18th GOYA Bible Bowl Practice following Sunday in Kafenion GOYA Girls Basketball Practice in Gym 1:00 pm GOYA Boys Basketball Practice in Gym 2:30 pm
Monday, December 19th Annunciation Day School Winter Break No Greek School
Tuesday, December 20th Annunciation Day School Winter Break
Wednesday, December 21st Annunciation Day School Winter Break No Greek School
Thursday, December 22nd Annunciation Day School Winter Break
rd Friday, December 23 Annunciation Day School Winter Break
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