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Welcome to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." - Romans 15:7

2187 W. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 email: office@annunciationcleveland.net

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Fr. Dean will begin blessing homes Below is the schedule for house blessings, indicating the dates he will be in your area.

Please note that Fr. Dean is open to adjusting his schedule to accommodate yours if necessary. To make an appointment, please call the church office at 216.861.0116 or contact Fr. Dean directly at 216.218.9441.

Monday, January 27 thru Wednesday, January 29 SEVEN HILLS / INDEPENDENCE

Thursday, January 30 BRECKSVILLE/BROADVIEW HTS

Monday, February 3 - Wednesday, February 5 PARMA, PARMA HTS.

Thursday, February 6 – Friday, February 7 – MIDDLEBURG

Monday, February 10 - Tuesday, February 11 NORTH ROYALTON, STRONGSVILLE

Wednesday, February 12 Thursday, February 13 HINCKLEY, BRUNSWICK, MEDINA

Monday, February 17 NORTH OLMSTED, OLMSTED FALLS

Tuesday, February 18 - Thursday, February 20 - LAKEWOOD

Friday, February 21st FAIRVIEW PARK & ROCKY RIVER

Monday, February 24 WESTLAKE & BAY VILLAGE

Tuesday, February 25 - Thursday, February 26 MAYFIELD HTS.

Friday, February 28 AKRON

Festival Preparations:

Your help is greatly needed to ensure the success of this Festival. We would love for as many of you as possible to assist with the preparations, even if you have no prior experience. The "Gracious Women of Wisdom," as we affectionately call them, will be happy to teach the younger generation how to prepare these traditional foods. Men and women are both welcome to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for our parishioners, young and old, to connect and share these fading culinary skills.

Here are the preparation dates:

- **Wednesday, February 19, 2025: We will prepare Rice Dolmathes from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- **Saturday, February 22, 2025: We will prepare Rice and Beef Dolmathes, as well as Koulourakia, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

This week:

On Monday, February 17, 2025, there will be no Greek School lessons due to Presidents Day.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Greek School Lessons 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Bible Study

Saturday of the Souls

Four Saturdays each year are designated for special prayers offered for all departed brothers and sisters in the Lord. During these services, "Kolyva" is prepared and brought to the church along with the names of the deceased. These special services take place on the Saturdays before Meat Fare Sunday, Cheese Fare Sunday, the First Sunday of Lent (Sunday of Orthodoxy), and Pentecost.

Remember your loved ones on these special days

1st Saturday of Souls - February 22

2nd Saturday of Souls - March 1

3rd Saturday of Souls - March 8

KOLYVA

If you are unable to make koliva contact:

Vivi Kyrazis 440-915-2070, Angie Tsigas 440-716-9072

PHILOPTOCHOS:

Philoptochos General Meeting Dates: January 12, 2025, March 9, 2025, May 4, 2025, Philoptochos Board Meetings: February 9, 2025, April 6, 2025, June 8, 2025

The Ladies of Philoptochos sell homemade Koulourakia for $10 per dozen and Spiral Spanakopita for $5 each. Please contact a Philoptochos member to make a purchase and support our Philoptochos.

Join the Philoptochos Ladies for a Heart Healthy Breakfast on February 23, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Guest speaker: Kiki Gemperline.

Metropolis of Pittsburgh 2025 Daffodil Luncheon
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Holy Trinity Pittsburgh Grand Room
985 Providence Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA

For information or questions, please contact:
Marianne Stearns at 412-600-2159 or msterns@nauticom.net.

Please note that reservations are not confirmed until payment is received. Payments for reservations or sponsorships should be made by check and mailed to:

**Holy Trinity Pittsburgh Philoptochos**
985 Providence Boulevard,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out!

Fish Fry Every Friday: March 7th - April 11th, 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The community of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church invites you to join us for our homestyle Lenten fish fries every Friday from March 7th through April 11th. All proceeds will support the ministries of the church and its community.

Menu:
Fried Fish Dinner $15: Beer-battered whitefish, French fries, coleslaw, and hush puppies.
Baked Fish Dinner $13: Baked Atlantic cod, rice, green beans, and a dinner roll.

In addition, you can also purchase:
- Homemade mac & cheese
- Homemade clam chowder
- Fried shrimp
- Pierogies
- Fish tacos
- Drinks
- Desserts

We look forward to seeing you there!

Annunciation Feast Day Celebration Monday, March 24, 2025, Great Vespers - 7:00 p.m. Followed by coffee & fellowship in our church banquet hall Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Orthros 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. and Artoklasia

The Blessing of the Five Loaves is a short service of thanksgiving held during the Great Vespers of the Annunciation or after the Divine Liturgy on the Feast Day of the Annunciation. This service commemorates Christ's feeding of the five thousand in the wilderness with five loaves of bread.

During the service, the faithful offer five loaves of bread, a bottle of communion wine, and a bottle of olive oil for the altar lamp as a way to pray for the health and salvation of their family and friends. The priest commemorates these individuals by name during the service. Afterward, the bread is cut and distributed to the entire congregation.

If you would like to schedule an Artoklasia, please contact the Church Office. You may choose to bake your own loaves or, if you prefer, you can order them from Vivi Kyrazis 440-915-2070 All proceeds will benefit the church.

Ο Αγιασμός των Πέντε Άρτων είναι μια σύντομη λειτουργία που τελείται κατά τον Μέγα Εσπερινό του Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου ή στο τέλος της Θείας Λειτουργίας την ημέρα του Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου. Αυτή η λειτουργία τιμά τον Χριστό που τάισε τους πέντε χιλιάδες στην έρημο με πέντε καρβέλια ψωμί. Κατά τη διάρκεια της λειτουργίας, οι πιστοί προσφέρουν πέντε καρβέλια ψωμί, ένα μπουκάλι κρασί για την θεία κοινωνία και ένα μπουκάλι ελαιόλαδο για το καντήλι ως τρόπο προσευχής για την υγεία και τη σωτηρία της οικογένειας και των φίλων τους. Ο ιερέας τιμά τη μνήμη αυτών των ατόμων ονομαστικά κατά τη διάρκεια της λειτουργίας. Στη συνέχεια, το ψωμί κόβεται και μοιράζεται σε ολόκληρη την εκκλησία. Εάν θέλετε να προγραμματίσετε μια Αρτοκλασία, επικοινωνήστε με το Γραφείο της Εκκλησίας. Μπορείτε να επιλέξετε να ψήσετε τα δικά σας ψωμιά ή, αν προτιμάτε, μπορείτε να τα παραγγείλετε στη Βιβή Κυριάζη στο 440-915-2070 Όλα τα έσοδα θα πάνε στην εκκλησία

Flower Donation If you would like to donate the flowers that adorn the icon of the Feast Day of the Annunciation in Loving Memory of your loved one or for the Good Health of your family. Please call the church office.

Όσοι θέλουν να στολίσουν την εικόνα του Ευαγγελισμού της Παναγίας για την 25 Μαρτίου για υπέρ υγείας της οικογένειας τους η προς συγχώρεση των αγαπημένων τους που έφυγαν, να ενημερώσουν το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας στο τηλέφωνο 216.861.0116 και να στείλουν την δωρεά τους για τα λουλούδια.

Other Events:

APOKREATIKO GLENDI Saturday, February 22, at St. Nicholas Church, 2000 Tower Blvd., Lorain, hosted by AHEPA #144. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy dancing to live music by Stigma, delicious food, prizes for the best costumes, and raffle baskets. There will be a cash bar. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $20 for children under 12, and free for children 5 and under. Pre-sale tickets only; please RSVP by February 19 by calling the church at 440-960-2992.

BOUZOUKIA BENEFIT Friday, February 28, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Mars Bar, 15314 Madison Ave., Lakewood. Join us for live music by The Meraklides. Tickets are $25 at the door, and Mezze is included. 100% of the proceeds will support the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Summer Camp at Camp Nazareth.

TEEN CUPID SHUFFLE Saturday, March 1, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2587 W. 14th St., Cleveland. Vespers begin at 5 p.m., followed by a dinner dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Please RSVP to 216-781-9020.

SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY March 9, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 6306 Broadview Rd., Parma, marking the first Sunday of Great Lent and the triumph of the icons. There will be a homily by Bishop Irinej. To support local Orthodox ministries and be listed as a patron in the program book, please send donation checks payable to "Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy" to St. Innocent Church, PO Box 38208, Olmsted Falls, OH 440138 by March 2, 2025.

YOUNG ADULT SPRING RETREAT March 14-16 at Camp Nazareth in Mercer, Pennsylvania. The theme is “Living the Liturgy” with Fr. Timothy Paproski, aimed at ages 18-35. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/2z7kjpyh.