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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Our church is moving to a new record-keeping software called Realm, which will improve administrative tasks and enhance connectivity within our church community. The Realm Connect App will replace the EasyTithe Church App, providing 24/7 access to your giving history online. All current members with an email on file will receive an invitation from Realm. After creating your account, please update your profile to ensure all your information is correct. Reach out to Niko Semertsidis or Linda Karadimas if you have any questions. Let's embrace this exciting change together! Click on the link above

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

May your Holy Week be filled with peace, reflection, and a renewed sense of faith as we journey toward the joy of Easter.

SATURDAY OF LAZARUS April 12, 2025, Orthros 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. *Youth Retreat following the Divine Liturgy

PALM SUNDAY April 13, 2025, Palm Sunday Orthros 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Students will remain in church

SERVICE OF NYMPHIOS Palm Sunday Evening, 7:00 p.m.

HOLY MONDAY, April 14, 2025, Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m.

HOLY TUESDAY, April 15, 2025, Service of Nymphios 7:00 p.m.

HOLY WEDNESDAY, April 16, Service of Holy Unction, Efchaileon 4:00 p.m. Service of Holy Thursday Matins Sung on Holy Wednesday Evening at 6:30 pm followed by Efchaileon

HOLY THURSDAY, April 17, 2025, Communion for Workers 7a.m.- 8:30a.m. Vesper Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00 a.m. The Holy Passion of our Lord the Reading of the Twelve Gospels 6:45 p.m.

HOLY & GREAT FRIDAY, April 18, 2025, Hours of the Holy Passion 9:00 a.m. *Youth Retreat Noon, Apokathelosis 3:00 p.m. Lamentations 7:00 p.m.

HOLY SATURDAY, April 19, 2025, Communion for the Workers 7:00a.m. ~ 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00 a.m. Orthros of the Resurrection 11:00 p.m. Liturgy 12:00 a.m.

GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA, April 20, 2025, Agape Service noon.

CAN YOU READ ANOTHER LANGUAGE? WE NEED YOU! We are looking for volunteers to read the Resurrection Gospel during the Agape Vespers service on Great and Holy Pascha on Sunday, April 20. If you can read another language and can attend the service, please contact Fr. Dean or call the church office. During the Agape Vespers, it is the Church's tradition to read the Gospel (John 20:19-25) in multiple languages. This practice reflects and responds to the Great Commission that Christ gave to His Apostles following His resurrection. After His resurrection, He gathered His disciples on the mount in Galilee and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:18-19). Our proclamation of the Gospel also reflects the restoration of Man and God’s creation as the events at the Tower of Babel are reversed (Genesis 11:1-9). Humanity, once divided, is now restored through Christ.

DONATIONS NEEDED:

The Easter season is approaching quickly, and we are once again requesting your contributions and donations for the adornment of our Mother Church of the Annunciation during this special time. Please remember that Great Lent begins on Monday, March 3rd. If you are interested in donating any items, please contact the Church Office 216-861-0116 or speak with a Parish Council Member for more information.

Palms and Vaia for Palm Sunday
Purple Flowers and Palm Trees
Flowers for the Icon of the Nymphios (Bridegroom)
Holy Wednesday, Holy Unction Items
Flowers for the Icon of the Last Supper
12 Candles for the 12 Gospels
Purple Candles for Cross, Holy Thursday
Wreath of flowers for the Cross, Holy Thursday
Flowers for the Epitaphio
Rosewater for the Epitaphio
Flowers for Resurrection Icon
Wreath for the Resurrection Cross
Easter Lily & Easter plants

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 preparations every Wednesday, & Friday: NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE WORKING DURING HOLY WEEK!

Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We hope to see you there!

PHILOPTOCHOS:

Philoptochos General Meeting Dates: 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.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Applications for scholarships administered by the Office of the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are available for awards to be made for the 2024-2025 academic year. The deadline for submitting an application for any of these scholarships is May 16, 2025.

The Gioles and Malta Scholarships are available to Undergraduate Students. The Paleologos Scholarship is available to Graduate students. The Trakatellis Scholarship is available to graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology who are pursuing further academic studies. The Taylor Scholarship offers financial assistance to students pursuing a secondary degree. The Tembelis Scholarship is available to all students studying at Hellenic College-Holy Cross.

2025 Gioles Scholarship

2025 Malta Scholarship

2025 Paleologos Scholarship

2025 Taylor Scholarship

2025 Tembelis Scholarship

2025 Trakatellis Scholarship

For more information about any of these scholarship opportunities, please send an email to scholarships@goarch.org or call 212-774-0283.

STEREA HELLAS FOUNDATION OF CLEVELAND, INC. It's that time of the year again when senior students can apply for the Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland Scholarship as well as our Federation's Scholarship. Information for both scholarships are as follows: Application Due Date for the Federation of Sterea Hellas’ Scholarship is to have a postmark date of no later than July 1st. https://federationofstereahellas.org/#scholarships Application Due Date for the Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland’s scholarship is to have a postmark date of no later than July 15^th. the REVISED application forms for 2025. https://nafpaktian.org/scholarships/