Church Bulletin - Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Proto-Cathedral of the Denver Metropolis
3511 Yoakum Boulevard Houston 77006 + 713.526.5377
agoc.org + find us on facebook: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Rev. Economos Michael J. Lambakis, Dean
Rev. Economos Demetrios Tagaropulos, Associate Priest
Rev. Presbyter Christopher Xanthos, Associate Priest
Rev. Presbyter Gabriel Gadah, Associate Priest
Sunday Bulletin
October 9, 2016
3rd SUNDAY OF LUKE
James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
Andronicus & his wife Athanasia of Egypt
Poplia the Confessor of Antioch
The Righteous Patriarch Abraham and his nephew Lot
Grave Mode + Fifth Eothinon
Service Schedule for October 9, 2016
ONE DIVINE LITURGY
Orthros 7:45 am + Divine Liturgy 9:00
Welcome to all our visitors worshipping with us today!
We’re glad you’re here! Please join us at our Fellowship Coffee immediately
following the Divine Liturgy. Visit the Welcoming Committee table to meet
fellow parishioners and learn more about our community.
Please silence all mobile devices while in the Holy Sanctuary. Thank you.
Special Hymns at Liturgy:
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Appointed Scripture Readings:
Matins (Orthros) Gospel
A
Epistle Reading
B
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A
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Gospel Reading
A
T
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James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus (October 9)
Andronicus & his wife Athanasia of Egypt (October 9)
Altar Group for October 9 - Saint Nektarios
Altar Group for October 16 – Saint Savas
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Parish News And Events
Sunday Church School & Adult Classes will resume on October 16
Inquirers Class, Orthodoxy 101, Room 224, Greg Halvatzis, SUNDAYS
following the 9 am Divine Liturgy, ending 12 pm.
Did you know you can register your children for Sunday Church School on
your phone? Please register all of them today!
http://agoc.org/ministries/religiouseducation/registration
AGOC Adult Bible Study
Philoptochos General Meeting
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Young Adult Ministry
CLERGY VISITS ONGOING
All AGOC College Students:
OCF Lunches:
For more information please contact the Cathedral Office of email Father Christopher at
frchristopher@agoc.org.
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OCF DAY RETREAT
NEAR TEXAS A & M
Sunday Service Schedule for October 16, 2016
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Dear Cathedral Family:
Thanks to all of you, we continue to make extraordinary progress towards our 2016
stewardship goal. Many thanks to all of you who completed a pledge card or made a
contribution to support the daily operations of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Since January, the 2016 Stewardship Campaign has received pledges of $1,264,307
from 807 families towards our goal of $1,600,000. We have $335,693 left to raise
this calendar year.
Your contribution helps fund the following integral needs:
 Our incredible team of priests and committed support staff.
 Ministry programs such as Family Night, Religious Education for all ages, GOYA and
other youth programs, Greek School, hospital visitations, Senior Citizen fellowship,
choir, college ministries, and so much more.
 Maintaining our church grounds and facilities, repairs, along with security and
utilities.
There are three ways to make your donation:
 Pledge cards are available in the Narthex of the Sanctuary.
 Make your commitment online at www.agoc.org/stewardship.
 Make a pledge by calling Betti Self, our Administrator, at 832-242-9272.
Father Michael and the two of us are always available to provide you with additional details
that might help you determine your gift. Through our collective community support, we look
forward to exceeding our fundraising goal.
With grateful thanks,
Ellen and Paige M. Cokinos, 2016 Stewardship Chairs
AGOC Online Giving Update
Our online giving program is well underway and we want to give a big THANK YOU for those of
you who have registered. Giving online means that the Cathedral saves money on offertory
envelopes and that your donations can be received year round, even when you’re on vacation in
the summer. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it
goes.
Please visit us at: http://www.agoc.org/donate/stewardship and click the
Donate/Pledge Online on the right hand side to get started or access your existing account.
As a new user you will need to CREATE PROFILE; as an existing user you can just log in.
Thank you for your generosity and as always, please contact Betti Self (bettiself@agoc.org) in
the parish office with any questions.
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Annunciation Cathedral 2017
Preserving our past while expanding our future
reserving our past while expanding our future
eMAJOR
UPDATE - October 2nd 2016
The “Annunciation Cathedral 2017” expansion and renovation campaign is well underway. We have
raised $10.47 million in pledges, leaving $2.03 million needed to reach our $12.5 million goal. We
currently have pledges from approximately 180 families and as with our last major redevelopment
campaign in 2000, we would like to have at least 500 families make pledges.
To help us reach our goal, we are excited to announce that we have been approached by several donors
who are willing to pledge up to $500,000 for a Matching Gift Challenge. They will donate one dollar
for every two dollars pledged by the community through October 31st.
Your Pledge
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Pledged by Matching Fund
=
Church Receives
$1,000
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$500
=
$1,500
$5,000
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$2,500
=
$7,500
$10,000
+
$5,000
=
$15,000
In order to take advantage of this opportunity and to receive the entire $500,000 matching gift, we will
need to raise a total of $1,000,000 new pledges. During the first five weeks of the Matching Gift
Challenge we have received $387,250 toward our $1,000,000 goal! We would like to encourage you
to pledge your contribution before October 31st in order to maximize the impact of your sacrificial gift.
Learn more at AGOC2017.org
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Matching Fund Challenge Donors
As of September 29th 2016
Pledges Since Aug. 24th
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$387,250
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Pledged by Matching Fund
$193,625
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Church Receives
$580.875
ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL 2017
FAITH RAISING GOAL OF 500+ FAMILIES - $12.5 MILLION
PLEDGED AS OF September 29th 2016 - 180 FAMILIES - $10.47 MILLION
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Today at the Cathedral:
Memorial Services are offered at the Divine Liturgy for Dionissios Minetos (40
days).
Join us for the Fellowship Coffee in the Courtyard following the Divine Liturgy.
The coffee today is sponsored by the Family of Dionissios Minetos.
12:00 pm – 50th Original Greek Festival
This week at the Cathedral:
Wednesday,
October 12
1:00 pm - Bible Study, Room 219
6:30 pm - Bible Study, Room 219
Thursday,
October 13
6:30 pm - Paraclesis, St. George Chapel
7:00 pm – Choir Practice, Choir Room
Friday,
October 14
5:00 pm – Greek School
Saturday,
October 15
1:00 pm - YAM - Galveston Greek Festival, offsite
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