Parish News The Altar flowers are offered to the glory of God and in honor of Paul and Kerry Agathoklis, on the occasion of their 34th wedding anniversary, and for their continued good health. This floral donation is offered lovingly by their children.

Today, the Cathedral will honor all Veterans of our community, living and deceased.

Today is the final day of our 38th Annual Greek Heritage Festival. Stay and have lunch with us and browse through all the areas in the Education Building and the Annunciation Orthodox Center. A special word of sincere appreciation and gratitude is extended to this year’s festival chairperson, Nikki Monios Anagnostou, and all our volunteers for their dedication to our beloved Cathedral, and the success of the Greek Heritage Festival.

The Fall Parish Assembly will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009, in the AHEPA Room, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Light refreshments will be served. Please plan to attend.

Consider serving your church by becoming a member of the Cathedral’s Parish Council. Forms are available in the November 2009 Newsletter. Kindly note—all items on the application must be completed for consideration. Deadline to submit your application is Wednesday, November 18.

The Golden Age Club will hold its monthly meeting on Sunday, November 15 immediately following the Divine Liturgy. We shall meet in the Board Room. Please note the new location. Our guest speaker will be Officer Nicholas Louloudis. The Golden Age Club will host its annual Christmas luncheon on Tuesday, December 1, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Father Constantine M. Monios Hall. Ikaros Restaurant will cater the event. The price is $32.00 per person. To make your reservations and for additional information, see chairlady Marlene Apesos, or call her, 443-275-2010.

The Annunciation Women’s Guild invites you and the family to enjoy a musical based on the iconic 1939 film, “Wizard of Oz” on Sunday, November 15, 2009, 1:00 p.m. matinee. Meet after Liturgy in the AHEPA Room for a light lunch, and then proceed to the Lyric Opera House. Tickets are $68.00 per person and includes lunch. Tickets are available in the lower lobby today, or call Anna Z. Pappas, 410-435-5445.

A musical tribute to the Greek legends Theodorakis, Plessas, Hadzidakis, and Xarhakos will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., at the Lyric Opera House. Tickets start at $40.00 per person and may be purchased by calling Dimitri Farsadakis, 443-627-1080; Kentrikon, 410-675-4100; or Ticketmaster, 410-547-7328. All proceeds to benefit the Metropolis of New Jersey.


Parish News The Franciscan Center needs our help. Donations to the center have decreased and they have regrettably decided to cancel the daily meal they serve on Fridays. They have been serving 450 to 500 meals daily, Monday through Friday. They hope to be able to hand out 450 bagged lunches of non perishable items to supplement the Friday meal. Some food donation bins at the entrance to church will be labeled “Franciscan Center” specifically for items like cereal bars, granola bars, fruit juices, cookies, peanut butter, etc. Anyone wishing to help may contact Geli Ioannou, gioannou@comcast.net or Harry Monios, evid2000@comcast.net.

On Friday, November 20, 2009, immediately following Greek School, the Cathedral Theatre Night will be held in the Father Constantine M. Monios Hall. The film presentation is “Henry Poole is Here.” Tickets are $5.00 per person and may be purchased at the door.

Martinis, Mezze and Membership – Please join your Philoptochos sisters for an evening of fellowship, Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m., in the Father Constantine Monios Hall. Find out how today’s challenges are being met by this dynamic and relevant organization. By giving just two hours of your time, you can make a difference in a person’s life. Bring a friend and let your compassion guide you to do good works. A short meeting will follow at which time the 2010 Budget will be presented for the chapter’s approval.

HELP US REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT!! If you are able to receive Cathedral communications electrionically, kindly send an email to dmoralis@goannun.org, type subscribe and your name in the subject line.

The Pan-Ikarian Brotherhood is sponsoring “A Night in Ikaria.” Please join us for our Ikariotiko 'Blue Zone' Dance on Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. For tickets and more information, contact Katina Mavrophilipos, 410-321-0611.

A classical music concert Music & Mercy, to benefit the IOCC, will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at St. Matthew’s Orthodox Church, 7271 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $20.00 seniors/students and may be purchased in the lower lobby today or you may call Georgia Lambrinos, 410-296-8115, or you may register on line at www.iocc.org/events.

The theme for the Sunday School Christmas project this year is “Children from Around the World”. We will collect items for school kits to support IOCC children around the world. Please see Sophia Krome for items needed.

SPECIAL WALTERS EVENT FOR OUR COMMUNITY—Annunciation Family Docent Tour, for children and their adult chaperones, of the "Heroes" exhibition, will be free of charge, including bus transportation, Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The bus departs the Cathedral parking lot 9:45 a.m. Contact Dimitri Lee, 410-727-1831. Limited reservation deadline is November 11.

The vespers for the Feastday of St. Matthew will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Orthodox Church, 7271 Eden Brook Road, Columbia, MD. For additional information, call 410-381-2284, or visit the website, www.stmatthew.org. Dimitri Lee will offer the homily.

Join us for the Annual Women's Guild Christmas Luncheon at the Towson Country Club, Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11:30 a.m. Adult tickets are $30.00; children 12 years of age and under are $15.00. For tickets and additional information, contact Diana Pillas, 410-821-8799, or Lauri Feeney, 410-666-6255.


Additional Parish News On Friday, November 20, 2009, immediately following Greek School, the Cathedral Theatre Night will be held in the Father Constantine M. Monios Hall. The film presentation is “Henry Poole is Here.” Tickets are $5.00 per person and may be purchased at the door.

Martinis, Mezze and Membership – Please join your Philoptochos sisters for an evening of fellowship, Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m., in the Father Constantine Monios Hall. Find out how today’s challenges are being met by this dynamic and relevant organization. By giving just two hours of your time, you can make a difference in a person’s life. Bring a friend and let your compassion guide you to do good works.

The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood is sponsoring “A Night in Ikaria.” Please join us for our Ikariotiko `Blue Zone` Dance on Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. For tickets and more information contact Katina Mavrophilipos, 410-321-0611.

Silent Auction – Adopt a Silent Auction item in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one. Simply choose an item from our 2009 “Hot” Products Wish List. The Auction Committee has many new ideas, and plans to feature several exciting items including: Super Bowl packages, sports memorabilia, getaways, and more! Visit our table downstairs for more information, or contact Doreen Gerovasilis, 410-236-9231.

A classical music concert Music & Mercy, to benefit the IOCC, will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at St. Matthew’s Orthodox Church, 7271 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $20.00 seniors/students and may be purchased in the lower lobby today or you may call Georgia Lambrinos, 410-296-8115, or you may register on line at www.iocc.org/events.