Welcome * We extend greetings and a warm welcome to all the visitors worshipping with us today. Following the Liturgy, please join us in our social hall for the coffee social.

* Orthros Service ~ A copy is available each Sunday by the candle stand for you to follow along.

* The beautiful hymn that concludes the Orthros Service is called the Great Doxology. It is chanted at every Liturgy and it can be found on page 18-23 in the bigger liturgy book in your pew.

* Every Sunday during Great Lent, we celebrate the Liturgy of St. Basil. It is very similar to that of St. John Chrysostom which we normally celebrate, except the prayers read by the priest are longer and more penitential, and the words of the consecration are a little different.

* As we begin Great Lent, please avoid scheduling any parish activities, meetings or gatherings during scheduled church services. Please check the church calendar for dates and times.

* Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church is offered only to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves. If you have any questions, please speak to Fr. Costas.





Today * The final day for our Sunday School children to decorate the Epitaphio on the bulletin board by the candle stand in the hall way. Each flower is $1.00. All proceeds from this fund raiser will go to the Berea children’s home.

* Palm Sunday Plaki Luncheon. We only have a few spaghetti dinners available.

* Membership Directory ~ Copies are available for all the stewards of our parish during coffee hour.





This Week * Monday ~ No Greek School this week.

* Thursday ~No Bible Study this week.

* Friday ~ Good Friday Retreat at 11:00 a.m. for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Registration forms are available on our website or during the coffee social. REGISTER TODAY!!!




Holy Week Schedule * HOLY WEEK is a strict fast week. Attend as many of the following services as you can.

* PALM SUNDAY ~ 7:00 p.m. Nymphios Service (Bridegroom).

* HOLY MONDAY ~ 7:00 p.m. Nymphios Service (Bridegroom).

* HOLY TUESDAY ~ 7:00 p.m. Nymphios Service (Bridegroom), Hymn of Kassiani.

* HOLY WEDNESDAY ~ 9:00* a.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy; 4:00+ p.m. Sacrament of Holy Unction; 7:00 p.m. Nymphios Service and anointing with Holy Unction.

* HOLY THURSDAY ~ 9:00* a.m. Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil (Commemorating the Mystical Supper); 7:00 p.m. The Holy Passion Service (Reading of the 12 Gospels).

* GREAT FRIDAY ~ 9:00 a.m. The Great and Royal Hours; 3:00+ p.m. Apokathilosis (Descent from the Cross); 7:00 p.m. Lamentations (Epitaphios).

* HOLY SATURDAY ~ 9:00*+ a.m. Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil; THE RESURRECTION SERVICE 11:00 p.m. Canon of (Kimati Thalasis); 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) Distribution of the Resurrection Light, reading of the Gospel, Orthros and Divine Liturgy*, followed by the Resurrection Meal.

• * Indicates when Holy Communion will be offered for all who have prepared

• Please make every effort to come to as many of these services as you can during Holy Week. Parents, I strongly recommend that you bring your children to services marked with (+). Have a blessed week, and PASCHA.




Stewardship * 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 334 pledge cards totaling $191,733 pledged towards our stewardship goal of $230,000. Our total budget for the year 2009, needed to support our parish ministries, is: $561,000.00. Thank you!!! Stewardship cards are avilable on the angari or on our website.



Upcoming Events in Our Parish * BRIGHT WEEK, the week following Pascha, there is no fasting.

* April 21 & 22 ~ Festival baking resumes at 9:00 a.m. We will be making koulourakia, fenekia and paximadia. Please bring a small side dish, salad or fruit to share. Everyone is urged to help us as we prepare for our food festival.

* April 23 ~ 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St. George.

* April 24 ~ 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of the Life Giving Fountain.

* May 16 ~ 7:00 p.m. Couples Fellowship at Fr. Costas & Pres. Nicole’s home. Please bring an appetizer to share. RSVP at cnkeares@gmail.com or 440-638-4808 by May 12th.

* June 15 ~ St. Paul Golf Classic. Registration forms available on bulletin board, our website, the April Messenger or Chris Tsonton.

* June 21 ~ Graduate Sunday. All high school and college students – please complete the form located on our website or in the April Messenger to be recognized.

* Vacation Church School ~ June 29 – July 3, 2009. Registration forms are now available on our website, the Messenger and the bulletin board.

* Auction Basket for Festival ~ Back by popular demand. Please consider donating a completed Specialty Basket, gift certificates, products that can be used to complete a basket, etc. See Georgia Gallagher, Mary Ellen Kornelakis or Annoula Tsonton.





Next Sunday * 11:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt.

* 11:30 a.m. AGAPE Service, with Gospel read in various languages.

* Epistle Reading Acts 1:1-8

* Gospel Reading, John 1:1-17.





Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area * May 2 & 3 ~ Greek Food Festival at St. Demetrios in Warren, OH beginning at noon.

* May 9 ~ 7:00 p.m. GOYA Dance at St. Demetrios in Warren, OH. $5 admission. Call Nicolette at 330-307-6044 for more information.

* May 11 ~ 6:00 p.m. IOCC Annual Banquet Dinner at Sts. Constantine & Helen. Contact Irene Theodore at 216-486-5473.