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ANNUNCIATION OBSERVER November-December 2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

7220 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505

Saints and Dragons: Icons from Byzantium to Russia (Orthodox Christian Iconography Exhibit open at the Chrysler Museum from October 2-January 10, 2016)

In Orthodox Tradition, we are blessed

to not only have the Gospel in a written form

contained within the pages of the New Testa-

ment, but we also have a visual medium to

proclaim the Gospel through Iconography.

Icons have been used extensively in Christi-

anity since St. Luke the Evangelist painted

the first icon according to tradition. Since

then iconography has become an integral part

of Orthodox Christian spiritual life through

our worship, instruction and education, per-

sonal prayer and even through miracles

wrought through icons.

We are blessed to have at the Chrysler

Museum in downtown Norfolk an exhibit

dedicated to the iconography of our Church.

The exhibit runs up to January 10, 2016 and

is free admission to all visitors. This is a won-

derful opportunity for our Annunciation Ca-

thedral community and the wider Tidewater

area to learn more and to experience more of

our beloved Orthodox Christian faith. Do not

miss out on this opportunity to delve deeper

into our faith, and to see what these powerful

stories have to tell. They not only tell stories

of the past, but they also illumine the holy of

today.

Fr. George Bessinas

Greek School Visits the Chrysler Museum

Blessing at Exhibit Opening Ceremony

Rev. Father George Bessinas, M.Div. Rev. Protopresbyter Constantine P. Rogakos, PhD Presiding Priest Associate Priest Thomas Manuel, M.Div.

Pastoral Assistant/Youth Director

SUNDAY SERVICES

ORTHROS: 8:45 am DIVINE LITURGY: 10:00 am

WEEKDAYS: ORTHROS: 8:30 am DIVINE LITURGY: 9:30 am

PARISH COUNCIL

Officers

President

John Stepanovich

1st Vice President

Yiannis Papelis

2nd Vice President

George Neskis

Secretary

Cindy Dragas

Treasurer

Kathy Stephanitsis

Members

Tony Damalas

Lynne Eklund

Nick Harrison

John Katsias

Lona Liosatos

Martha Pantelides

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

Check out the following links:

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

www.goarch.org

Metropolis of New Jersey

www.nj.goarch.org

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

www.annunciationva.org

Annunciation Cathedral Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/31428115532853

Stewardship Committee

Sunday School

Martha Pantelides, Director

Greek School

George Pantas, Director

Emilia Simmons, Deputy Director

Stavroula Marshall, Teacher

Dr. Maria Mendrinos, PTO

Choir Director

Christopher Kypros

Head Chanter

Efthimios (Tim) Dermanis

Altar Servers

John Mangus, Jr., Coordinator

Stewards of the Altar

Presvytera Eleni Rogakos

Bible Study

Jane Williams, Coordinator

Library

Presvytera Eleni Rogakos

Irene Pahno

Cultural Committee

Jane Williams

Golden Years

Virginia Elliott, President

Philoptochos Society

JoAnna Goumenis, President

O.C.M.C.

Des Dandalides

I.O.C.C.

Maria Herring

Hellenic Woman’s Club

Elizabeth Woods

HOPE/JOY

Kelly Bredologos

GOYA Advisors

Linda Meares, Phil Roussis,

Katherine P. Milonas

Stephanie Milonas, GOYA President

Young Adult League

Thomas Manuel

Orthodox Campus Ministry

Yianni Manuel, President

Dance Director

Anna Manning

Dance Instructors

Alyki Pantas

Anna Manning & Christiana Vastardis

Charlene Karalis & Gina Loucas

Kelly Pedos Bredologos & Pari Smith

Cathedral Office

Helen Manuel, Administrator

Bonnie Winstead, Bookkeeper

Annunciation Observer

Layout Editor: Thomas Manuel

Editor in Chief: Fr. George Bessinas

Mailing Volunteers

Chris Bachas, Donnell Catherines, Mary Gretes, Dwight and Pela Jenkins, Toulla Koyzis, Irene Mathas, Tasos Christ

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505.

St. John Chrysostom: The Golden Mouth

(347-407 AD) Celebrated November 13

“The present life is an arena: in the arena and

in athletic contests the man who expects to be

crowned cannot enjoy relaxation. So if anyone

wishes to win a crown, let him choose the hard

and laborious life, in order that after he has

striven a short time here he may enjoy lasting

honor hereafter.”

(3rd sermon on Lazarus and the rich man, 68)

Life

The above quote by St. John Chry-sostom is a perfect reflection of how in fact he lived his own life. His life is a story on con-tests and struggle for Christ and His Gospel. He came from the region of Antioch in Syria where he served that great church and was educated by some of the best minds of that age, including St. Meletius of Antioch and Diodorus of Tarsus. John also spent many years struggling in the wilderness and living the ascetic life in order to get closer to God. He was ordained a deacon in 381 and then a presbyter in 386 to the church in Antioch. In these years after becoming a presbyter he earned the nickname “Golden-Mouthed” for his splendid preaching and inspiring, deeply stirring words. For twelve years he preached in the church, usually twice a week, but some-

times daily. Not only did John’s fame and no-toriety spread because of his oratorical skills, but also for his philanthropy. Under John, the Antiochain Church provided sustenance each day to as many as 3,ooo virgins and widows, not including in this number the shut-ins, wan-derers and the sick.

In 397, John was taken from his home in Antioch and brought to the Capital of the empire, Constantinople, to become the Archbishop of that city. During his time as Archbishop John continued in his preaching and his philanthropy. Also during his time as Archbishop he sent missionaries to many re-gions of the world, compiled a Liturgy we use today, introduced antiphonal singing into Church, wrote many prayers for services and much more. He began to run into troubles when he denounced the dissolute morals of people in the capital, especially at the imperial court. He was unafraid to speak open and hon-estly about abuses and corruption within the Church and empire. Eventually for all his rhetoric John was deposed by the emperor and in 404 was exiled to Armenia. Enduring the harsh conditions in his Armenian exile, John fell asleep in the Lord in 407 with his last words being, “Glory to God for all things.” Eventually John’s exile and disfavor in the empire were restored in 438.

St. John Chrysostom is a giant of a saint of our Church. His work in theology, preach-ing, the Liturgy, philanthropy and more serve as a model for all Christians today. Most im-portantly though is the example of his life. He served Christ first and foremost in all things, even unto his exile and death, and never ceased praising God for all things. His persis-tence and dedication to Christ throughout his life serves as a prime example of what it means to “walk by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25)

Celebrated Saints of our Church: Holy men and women who lived the narrow path to salvation

EVENTS IN PICTURES

Mission Sunday with OCMC participants

Ministry Fair and

Cathedral

Picnic

St. Gerrasimnos of Kefalonia

KEFALOS Celebration

Greek School trip to Chrysler Mu-

seum Icon Exhibit

Feast of St. Demetrios

in Williamsburg

HOPE/JOY

Hope/Joy

St. Nicholas Christmas

Workshop

December 5th

from 10am to 1pm

All are invited to join the Hope/Joy for their annual St.

Nicholas/Christmas workshop. This is a drop off event open to all

children 3 and older who are potty trained and separate easily. The

children will make Christmas crafts, play games, decorate cookies,

sing and enjoy story time. The cost of this event is $5 per child and

a canned item for the FoodBank. A pizza lunch will be provided. If

your child has allergies please feel free to being a bagged lunch.

We will also be making Salvation Army Stockings as our mission

project for this season. Empty stocking can be picked up in the So-

cial Hall and returned there as well by December 5th.

Hello Hope/Joy families. Hope/Joy

is the group for our youth ages 4 to 12

where children can enjoy fellowship while

witnessing our faith. We are off to a busy

start for the ecclesiastical year.

The HarvestFest was a success and we

thank all families who participated and

helped.

Join us for the following dates:

-Saturday, November 14th, 5:00 pm.

Thanksgiving Family Dinner with our

Golden Years Club at the Hellenic Center.

-Saturday, December 5th, 10:00 am -

1:00 pm. St. Nicholas workshop. Let your

children enjoy crafts, songs, and activities

while you enjoy the Hellenic Woman's

Bake Sale and some shopping time. $5.00

charge for lunch.

-Saturday, January 16th. 12:00

pm. Dive for the Cross. 35th St. Virginia

Beach Oceanfront. Then head to Northend

Pizza for lunch, ice cream, and fellow-

ship.

See you there!

GOYA

GOYA Kickoff at the Clare residence

Food For Thought: Love of Neighbor

Christ responds to a lawyer inquiry over the

greatest commandment by to first Love God and then

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew

22:31) The “love” Christ mentions here though is

unlike what the world has seen before. Christians are

to love their neighbor simply because they are their

neighbor. Many times we “love” someone because of

how they act, who they are or what they can do for us.

But St. Maximos the Confessor reminds us here that Christian love is far more encompassing than that.

We love people because they are people created in the Image and Likeness of God. Who they are and how

they act has nothing to do how we should love them. Christ loved all humanity this way, despite their re-

jecting Him and crucifying Him; and as Christians we are to imitate His love. We are to love others as

Christ loved others, not based on their merit but because they are fellow human beings. Christ says, “Love

your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spite-

fully use you.” (Luke 6:28) This is no easy task, to love everyone for who they are, including all their

faults, but with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)

First GOYA basketball Tournament in Bethesda Maryland

November

-November 6-8 Norfolk

Basketball Tournament

-November 16 Monthly

GOYA meeting

-November 22 Chrysler Ico-

nography Visit following

Church

-November 24 Hunt Club

Farm Hay Ride

December

December 4-5 Ionian Vil-

lage on the Go Lockin in

Williamsburg

-December 5 St. Nicholas

Workshop

-December 12– Ice Skating

and dinner outing

-December 27 Christmas

Party/Meeting

Upcoming Schedule

-Basketball practice every Monday evening

(Girls 5:30, Boys 6:30 PM

every Monday Night)

Agape: Early Childhood Ministry

The AGAPE group held its first meeting on Thursday, Oct 15th from 4-6. We had a great turn-

out with 10 little ones and their parents. Fr. George took us to the chapel and we lit our candles and

venerated the icons. He sat with us and we learned how to hold our fingers together to do our cross!

We practiced doing our cross and saying "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal have mercy on us"

in both Greek and English. Kyria Maria Makridakis then led us in singing the Greek alphabet and we

learned all about the letter "alpha". We worked on a craft and coloring and enjoyed fellowship with our

parents over dinner. We had such a great time that we plan on meeting every Thursday from 4:30-

6pm in the Meeting Room and we hope and pray that you will join us, too!

~ November 2015 ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Fall General Assembly

2

Greek School

4:30 pm GOYA

Basketball Chant Class

3 Golden Years

Greek School 4:30

pm Bible Study 6:30

4

Greek School

4:30 pm

5

Greek School 4:30

pm

Agape 4:30 pm

Community Dinner

6:pm

6 7 Norfolk GOYA

Basketball

Tournament

8 Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Norfolk GOYA

Basketball

Tournament

9

Greek School

4:30 pm

No GOYA

Chant Class

10 Golden Years

At Newport News

Greek School 4:30

pm

Pan-Orthodox

Service for

Veterans Day 6:30

11

Greek School

4:30 pm

12

Greek School 4:30

pm

Agape 4:30 pm

Community Dinner

6:00pm

13 14 Hope/Joy

Annual

Giving

Thanks

Dinner

15

Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Nativity Fast Begins

16

Holy Unction

6:30 pm

GOYA

Basketball

Chant Class

17

Golden Years 10:30 am Greek School 4:30

pm

Bible Study 6:30

18

Fr. George Icon Presentation 1pm Chrysler Museum Greek School

4:30 pm

19

Greek School 4:30

pm

Agape 4:30 pm Community Dinner 6:00pm

20

21

Entrance of the Theotokos Orthros 8:30 Lituurgy 9:30

22

Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Kefalos general meeting Cultural Committee Movie Night 6pm

23

Greek School

4:30 pm

GOYA

Basketball

Chant Class

24

Golden Years 10:30 am Greek School 4:30

Bible Study 6:30

25

St. Katherine feast Day Orthros 8:30 Divine Liturgy 9:30 Greek School

4:30 pm

26

Thanksgiving Office closed

27

Office Closed

28

29

Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am

30

Greek School

4:30 pm

GOYA

Basketball

Chant Class

Notes:

~ December 2015 ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Golden Years, 10:30

Greek School 4:30

Bible Study 6:30

2

Greek School

4:30 pm

3

Greek School

4:30 pm

ComAgape 4:30

pm

munity Dinner

6:00pm

4

HWC Bake Sale/Craft Show

5

HWC Bake Sale/Craft Show St. Nicholas Hope/Joy Workshop Vespers St. Nicholas VA Beach 6pm

6 Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10 am

7 Greek School

4:30 pm

GOYA

Basketball

Chant Class


Greek School 4:30

Bible Study 6:30

9

St. Ann, Mother

of the Theotokos

Orthros 8:30

Liturgy 9:30

Chapel

St.Greek School

4:30 pm

10

Greek School

4:30 pm

Agape 4:30 pm

Community Dinner

6:00pm

11

12

HWC/

Philoptochos

Christmas

Lunch


14 Greek School

4:30 pm

GOYA

Basketball

Chant Class

15 Golden Years, 10:30 Greek School 4:30

Bible Study 6:30

16

Greek School

4:30 pm

17 Greek School

Kalanda

Agape 4:30 pm

Community Dinner

6:00pm

18

Greek School

Kalanda

19

Fr. George Icon exhibit Presentation 1pm


Sunday School Christmas Celebration

21

22 Bible Study 6:30

23 24

Royal Hours of

Christmas: 9am-

chapel

Christmas Eve

Service 6:30 pm

25

Feast of the

Nativity

Orthros 8:45

Liturgy 9:30

Office Closed

26


GOYA Christmas

Party

28


Greek School 4:30

30

31

New Years Eve

Dance Newport

News

1

Happy New

Year

Liturgy of St.

Basil 8:30/9:30

Office closed

Ladies Philoptochos Society

The ladies of the Philop-

tochos Society of the An-

nunciation Cathedral of-

fer their best wishes to

the Annunciation Cathe-

dral family for a happy

Thanksgiving and blessed

Christmas season.

WELCOME: We would like to welcome our new-

est members: Paula Alexakis; Anastasia Econo-

mou; and Debbie Woodell. Anyone interested in

joining our philanthropic organization, please con-

tact the church office.

THANK YOU: A great big “thank you” to the

community for stepping up and helping Philopto-

chos collect school supplies for the ForKids organi-

zation in Norfolk. Your donations are much appre-

ciated!

UPCOMING MEETINGS: We would like to in-

vite our members and prospective members to join

us for the following meetings and activities:

Nov. 14 – Save the date! We will have a general

meeting at noon at a restaurant to be announced.

Our guest speaker will be Evangelia (Ev) Zervon-

dakis, who will talk to the group about her life ex-

perience of losing her husband and the lessons she

has learned regarding end-of-life planning, “The

Potential Cost of Waiting.”

DUES: Philoptochos dues: Dues are paid from Jan.

1 through Dec. 31. Starting Jan. 2016, annual dues

will be $30. That is a $5 increase, which was voted

on at our September meeting.

PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS: Philoptochos

continues to support many local, regional and na-

tional nonprofit organizations with financial contri-

butions every month. In October, we will support

the National Philoptochos Emergency Fund, which

enables Philoptochos to respond immediately to

national and international disasters.

“A Sea of Good Deeds” - Philoptochos took part in

“Make a Difference Day” Oct. 24 by partnering

with the Annunciation Sunday school children,

who made get-well cards for pediatric patients at

the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters

(CHKD). All Philoptochos chapters were charged

with performing one act of kindness on that day.

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society,

Inc., is a duly accredited women's philanthropic

society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of

America. Our mission statement includes aiding

the needy and sick, promoting the charitable pur-

poses of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese through

educational resources, perpetuating Orthodox

Christian traditions, and promoting participation in

the Greek Orthodox community. New members are

always welcome!

Sincerely,

Lia Russell JoAnna Goumenis

Publicity Chairman President

Hellenic Women's Club

Baking continues on Wednesdays in preparation of our Holiday Bake Sale and Craft

Show. Please come join us on our baking dates, we love having new hands in the

kitchen! On Tuesday, December 8th, our members will prepare the luncheon for the

Golden Years Meeting. Thank you to Kathy and Jerry Valianos for sponsoring this

luncheon in memory of their parents. On Saturday, December 12, the HWC will have

their Christmas Gathering with the Philoptochos Society at 11am in the Hellenic Cen-

ter. Our last baking day will be on Wednesday, November 18.

Important Dates:

November 15—HWC Memorial for deceased

December 4 & 5—Bake Sale/Craft Show

December 8—Golden Years Luncheon

December 12—Christmas Gathering

with Philoptochos Society

December 16—Christmas Board Meeting

Join us for

Bible Study Fellowship

Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 PM

In the Meeting Room

No prior knowledge of the

Holy Scriptures is Required!

Bring your Bible and your Friends

The Book of Genesis

Bible Study

Byzantine Chant Workshop

Weekly lessons held every

Monday from 7:15-8:15!

In the St. Theodore the

Commander Chapel

Beginner’s lessons in Byzantine

Chant!

No experience is required and

everyone is welcome!

Veterans Day

ANNUNCIATION OBSERVER

Offering to God From the Archdiocesan Department of Stewardship

Do Your Best

A traditional American proverb says, “Gad makes this request

of his children: Do the best you can-where you are, with what

you have, now.” The story of Jesus Christ feeding the 5,000

illustrates this through the boy’s offering of all that he had-

five loaves and two fish. This boy did his best with what he

had, and Jesus used it to perform an incredible miracle.

The Economy of Heaven

The disciples had wanted to send the people away to get

something to eat, but Jesus responds, “There is no need for

them to fo away; give them food yourselves.” The disciples

approached the issue from the point of view of earthly eco-

nomics. To buy food for the people assembled would be too

expensive– 200 days wages.

Bring Them to Me

Jesus’ disciples tell him that all they have are five loaves and

two fish that a boy has offered. Jesus’ response is the phrase,

“Bring them to me.” Jesus then takes the loaves, blesses and

breaks them, and feeds 5,000 men plus women and children. We also bring what we have to Jesus.

We offer bread and wine. He returns it to us as His Holy body and blood in Holy Communion. We

offer ourselves and we become the Church, His body on earth. No matter how much we give, He can-

not be outdone. Just like the boy who offered the loaves and the fish, if we offer what we have-

however great or small our gift– with prayer and humility, God will receive our gifts and multiply

them to feed His people.

Stewardship is about Joy

We don’t give out of fear of judgment in the afterlife. We give with joy as part of our spiritual growth,

putting the emphasis on experiencing heaven now. Stewardship of our gifts can help shape our world

and ourselves in such a way that we can experience God’s grace, love and communion in the present.

This perspective on Christian Stewardship emphasizes that which is possible for us as humans– now

rather than later. It shifts our focus to the potential for experiencing joy. Hard wrok may bring power

and success. Only God can being us joy, peace and love. American writer, Fredrick Buechner has

written, “Greed is the mathematical truism that the more you get, the more you have. The

opposite of greed– the selfless love of God and neighbor– is based on the truth that the

more you give away in love, the more you are.”

Stewardship

Cultural Committee News

Our group of 20 had a wonderful time on our Washington D.C. trip to visit the National Shrine. Thanks to all who helped make the trip fun and memorable.

Washington D.C Trip (September 19)

Merry Christmas and happy holidays

from the Cultural Committee! Several

events are planned during the holiday sea-

son and everyone is invited to join!

Book Club (November 17, Tuesday) 11

am in the Annunciation Cathedral library–

Book Club meeting- book selection to be

determined.

Dates to be announced: we will continue

the video series with “Imvros and Tenedos:

Asia Minor Paradise Lost” The Documen-

taries are in Greek with English subtitles.

Price for the video presentation is $2 dol-

lars per person, which includes refresh-

ments.

We would like to think Dr. Spiros Aposto-

lakis for suggesting and providing the

documentaries.

Cultural Committee Movie Night

Το Ελληνικο Ιδρυμα Ιστορικων Μελετων Παρουσιαζη “Η Σιωπηλη Σχολη”

The Hellenic History Foundation Presents "The Silent School-A journey through the

Halki Seminary"

When: 6 pm, November 22

Where: In the Social Hall of the Annunciation Cathedral

Cost: $2 per person, refreshments included. Students are free.

Please join the Cultural Committee for this

Fascinating documentary of the History of

the Halki Theological School

Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC)

Short term Mission Trips

OCMC offers a series of Mission trips to countries and places such as Albania, Guate-

mala, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Uganda, and other locations throughout the United States. All

of the trips have a specific emphasis (Youth work, Healthcare, Teaching, or Outreach) based on

what is needed in that particular location. The cost of the trip varies based on the location and

what will be done there. But not to worry, there are plenty of fundraising opportunities and

strategies, as well as people who have done trips in the past to assist, so that finances should

not be a burden nor a deterrent to participating. To check out the full list of Short Term trips,

and to get more details, please visit http://www.ocmc.org/. Also if you would like to speak to

particular people who have done on such trips, please talk to Maryann Tadros, Elizabeth Mar-

shall or Thomas Manuel. They would all be more than welcome to help!

Let them do good, that they may be rich in good works,

ready to give, willing to share… - 1 Timothy 6:18

Vasilopita

Celebration 2016

Sponsored by Philoptochos

Please Join us for the

Annual Vasilopita

Luncheon

Sunday January 10,

2016 after the Divine

Liturgy in the Hellenic

Center

Άγιος Βασίλης έρχεται!

All Proceeds Support Saint Basil’s Academy

FROM THE PARISH REGISTRY

FUNERALS Joanna Christie Grace Sept 21 Thomas Jackson Baker Sept 25

BAPTISMS Anna Sophie Kubik Sept. 13 Sponsors: Nathaniel and Candace Gabriel Kinnison

Weddings Lisa Antich and Andrew Robinson Oct. 24

Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church

Musicians

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Thank you !!!

“Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders

of the church and have them pray over them, anointing

them with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:14)

Join the Greek Orthodox Clergy and the faithful of the Hampton

Roads area Monday, November 16, 2015 at 6:30pm

Annunciation Bookstore Advent Sale

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ADVENT SALE

The Bookstore this year has many new selections for this years Advent Sale:

-Children’s Section: St. Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins

-Spirituality: Everyday Saints

-For those who are married: Marriage as a Path to Holiness

Also, the Bookstore will once again have a table dur-ing the

Hellenic Women’s Bake Sale (December 4-5)

Not Just a Bookstore:

-Aside from selling books one can also donate Communion Wine for services.

-The Bookstore also provides icons, incense & Burners, prayer ropes, crosses, and other gift items.

-The Bookstore also can do special orders and rush orders.

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WORLD'S FINEST COFFEE

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Phone: 622-3950 18th & Monticello

212 E 18th Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23517

Norfolk Catering Company

One stop for all business and personal catering needs

Party Room Available

Business Meetings: platters, buffets, box lunches

Baptisms, Wedding Receptions (You can find us on

wedding wire as well)

Funerals—Makaria/Memorial Needs

Graduation/Birthday/Anniversary Parties, Retirement

Dinners

Family Reunions

www.norfolkcateringcompany.com

Call today to discuss your special event:

757.288.2881

The Norfolk Grille

142 W. York Street Norfolk, VA 23510

In Memory of Our Grandparents and Parents

Fragiskos G. & Irene M. Stephanitsis

Nicholas & Evangelia Stephanitsis

Gerasimos & Irene S. Stephanitsis

Dr. Christopher Nicholas

Fellow American College of Foot

and Angle Surgeons

Podiatric Surgery

Accepting New Patients. Appointments Available Immediately

Most Insurances Accepted

3509 Granby Street 4224 Holland Rd. Ste. 106 Norfolk, VA 23504 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

757-451-1220 757-498-0202

Change of Address?

If you have recently moved or are vacationing long term, please let the Cathedral Office know, 757-440-0500.

Services

To schedule all services such as memorials, 40 day blessings, baptisms, and weddings, please call the Cathedral Office, 757-440-0500.

Hospital and Shut-In Visitations

When parishioners of the Annunciation are admit-ted into a hospital or recovering at home and wish to have a priest visit them, it is imperative that a family member contact the Cathedral Office, 757-440-0500, immediately. Hospitals do not notify the Church when Orthodox patients seek medical at-tention.

Kollyva

The Cathedral does NOT provide Kolyva for Me-morial Services. Parishioners in need of Kollyva may call Drucie Papafil, 757-489-4313 or Tasy Penner, 752-1294.

Artoklasia

For anyone interested in having Artoklasia made, please contact Emilia Simmons, 757-481-1509.

Annunciation Observer Deadline

The deadline for submitting articles for the Novem-ber/December 2015 Annunciation Observer is Oc-tober 13th, 2015. Articles not submitted by Octo-ber 13 will NOT BE IN THE Annunciation Ob-server. Please send all articles to Helen

Manuel,

Important Phone Numbers,

& Email Addresses

Father George Bessinas

Office: 757-440-0500

Home: 757-497-1192

Email: [email protected]

Father Constantine Rogakos

Office: 757-440-0500

Cell: 757-617-0773 EMERGENCY ONLY


Thomas Manuel

Pastoral Assistant/Youth Director

Office: 757-440-0500


Helen Manuel - Office Administrator

Office: 757-440-0500


Bonnie Winstead - Bookkeeper

Office: 757-440-0500 Email: [email protected]

Bookstore

Corin Baker and John Mangus


Hellenic Center: 757-963-5634

Cathedral Fax: 757-423-6929

John Boogades

Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Cathedral

7220 Granby Street

Norfolk, VA 23505-4119

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Norfolk, VA

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