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.

* Holy Communion is reserved for those who have been Baptized and/or Confirmed in the Easter Orthodox Faith. The Communion Prayers are our final preparation to receive the Sacrament. We also prepare to receive by fasting prior to the Divine Liturgy in the morning (we, of course, continue to take prescribed medications). We also prepare ourselves by fasting on Wednesday and Friday each week and through regular confession. An Usher will invite you to join the Communion line.



Today * MYNMOSINA: 40 days for Mary Bozikis; 2 years for Angelo Glyptis; TRISAGIA: for Keriakos Bozikis; 28 years for Kalliope Valantasis; for George Valantasis.

* Coffee Social ~ The Bozikis and Glyptis families are hosting this week. Ethel Williams and family will host next week.

* COFFEE SOCIAL ~ Please note that coffee social begins following the distribution of the andithoron. NO ONE should gather in the social hall while Liturgy is being performed. As we are getting ready to begin Sunday School, we should be mindful to set a good example for our youth.

* We observe Church Music Sunday throughout the Archdiocese. We thank the choir members, the cantors and all those who contribute in this ministry to edify our worship experience.

* GOYAns are taking pre-orders during the coffee social for Krispy Kreme doughnuts which will be delivered on October 18th. Cost is $6 per dozen glazed doughnuts.

* 6:00 p.m. GOYA Fireside chat with Father David in church parking lot.

* College Students ~ Parents call or email the office with your child’s email address so that we can forward the monthly Messenger and other information to them.

* LOST AND FOUND ~ please check the box located near the candle stand for lost items.



Stewardship * 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 403 pledge cards totaling $219,296 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!!! Anyone who is out of college and is working is encouraged to become a supporting steward of our parish. Stewardship cards are available on the candle stand or online.




This Week in our Parish * Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.

* Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study group.

* Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Orthodox Catechism.

* Thursday ~ 6:15-7:15 p.m. Paraklesis, Prayer Supplication to the Virgin Mary for the health and well being of our parishioners and of all those in need.

* Thursday ~ 7:30 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos and Fr. Costas. ‘Effective Biblical Living.’



Upcoming Events in Our Parish * Thursday ~ 4:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship Lamb Roast. $5 per person. See the Sr. Fellowship committee to register.

* October 13 ~ 6:00 p.m. Philoptochos board meeting followed by General meeting at 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Georgia Gallagher – Ellis Island, an Immigrant’s Experience.

* October 14 ~ 7:00 p.m. Monthly Parish Council meeting.

* Entertainment Books ~ $30. Reserve your copy from Philoptochos. Makes a great gift for all occasions. See Rita Fourmas (440-886-1820).



Next Sunday * Epistle Reading, Titus 3:8-15

* Gospel Reading, Luke 8:5-15

* MNYMOSINO: 1 year for Evangeline Stratis; TRISAGIA: for James Stratis; 24 years for Michael Harriston.

* October 11 ~ 5:00 p.m. HOPE/JOY family fun at Heaven Hill Farm. $6 per participant. Register during coffee social or our website.



Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area * Tuesday ~ 9:30 a.m. Liturgy at St. Mary of Egypt Monastery with Father Costas.

* October 12 ~ 7:00 p.m. Olympiacos Piraeus of Greece vs. Cleveland Cavaliers. Loudville Upper Corner tickets $18. Order by TODAY. See Renee Steffas during the coffee social.

* October 25 ~ 2:30 p.m. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, at 6822 Broadview Rd. in Parma, Women’s Club Fall Fashion Show, Silent Auction and Bakery Sale. $10 donation. Contact Jewelann 216-741-0985 or Pat 440-871-1197.