ASCENSION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 510/531-3400 FAX 531-3711
http://www.ascensioncathedral.org/
Father Thomas J. Paris † Father Aristotle W. Damaskos
February 25, 2001
Cheesefare Sunday
Epistle: Romans 13:11-14; 4 Gospel: Matthew 6: 11-14;4
Tone Third
Orthros Third
† MEMORIALS †
Kaliope “Kalie” Medeiros – 1 year
Ernest Medeiros – 1 year
Sotirios Sgouros – 6 years
Next Week’s Memorials: Mary Saffas Ross – 40days, Yianni Kanakis – 40days, Fotis Litsas –
1 year, Tassos Tzavaras – 1 year, , Mary Flemetis – 2years
A warm word of Christian welcome to visitors who are worshiping with us today. New arrivals in
the Parish are asked to introduce themselves to a member of the Parish Council and fill out a
Welcome Card. ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS who are prepared spiritually are invited to receive
Holy Communion. Visiting Christians may receive the Blessed Bread (Antidoron) at the
conclusion of the Liturgy. Visitors and parishioners are encouraged to join together for the Coffee
Hour sponsored by the Ascension Philoptochos Society immediately following Divine Liturgy in
the Community Center.
Weekday Services in February and March
Monday, February 26th Kathara Devtera Clean Monday 9:30am
Morning Prayer
Tuesday, February 27th 6:30pm Presantified Liturgy (followed by
Lenten Potluck)
Thursday, March 1st 9:30am Presanctified Liturgy
Friday, March 2nd – 1st Salutation Service
Saturday, March 3rd Saturday of Souls Orthros 8:30 Liturgy 9:30
a.m.
(12:30 a.m. Trisagion Lone Tree/Hayward)
Sunday, March 4th Pan Orthodox Vespers 5:30pm at Nativity of
Christ in Marin
333Service of Forgiveness Vespers Sunday, February 25th, 7 p.m. Come usher the beginning of
Great Lent at this beautiful and powerful service. See the church transformed from light to darkness
as we begin our spiritual journey of repentance, confession, fasting, acts of mercy Holy Communion
and prayer.
Sing at Friday Night Salutations Members of our community, young and old are invited to sing at
the Friday Salutations during Great Lent. Meet in the Education Building at 6:45 p.m. For more
information contact Cecile Chaconas or Fr. Ari
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 4th One Divine Liturgy Sunday School Students bring your
favorite Icon All students are encouraged to bring an Icon from home to participate in the
Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession. Sunday School will follow after the Procession.
Parenting 101 continues following the Sunday School Divine Liturgy in the Conference
Room.
Faith Families will meet Saturday, March 3rd in the Conference Room. Please RSVP Jackie
Reckas-Retelas 925/462-5453
St. Sophia’s Philoptochos Circle Membership Drive Breakfast will be held Saturday, March
3rd from 10:15 a.m. to noon at the Sunrise Bistro Café in Walnut Creek. Please RSVP by
February 28th to Stacy Halikas at 925/947-6963
Adult Bible Study Meets Tuesdays All are invited to attend the Adult Bible Study program
that meets each Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. or 7:15 p.m. Come develop a more personal relationship
with God.Young Adult Bible Study Meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Father
Tom and Presbytera Vaso Paris, 4051 Rhoda Avenue, Oakland, 510/531-9002.
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Lend a Helping Hand!! Alameda County Community Food Bank Barrels
are located throughout the Facility. Please give generously to the poor and hungry of Alameda
County. The following are the top ten non-perishable items for donation:
Infant Formula, Baby Food, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Beans,
Peanut Butter, Canned Meats (such as Tuna) , Rice, Pasta, Oatmeal, Cereals.
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At Ascension
At Holy Cross
Basketball Games Today!
Sunday, February 25th
2:00pm
Girls ‘C’
Ascension and Holy Cross
3:15pm
Boys ‘B’
Ascension and Holy Cross
4:30pm
Boys ‘A’
Ascension and Holy Cross
2:00pm
Girls ‘A’
Holy Cross and Ascension
3:15pm
Boys ‘C’
Holy Cross and Ascension
Congratulations FDF Dancers! Our five groups did exceptionally well, bringing home
8 awards! Congratulations to all those participating at FDF 2001, to the parents for all their
hard work and patience and to all the Dance Directors for their dedication and commitment.
Anemos
2nd place Dance competition
Meltem:
2nd place Choral competition
1st place Team Choral Award
4th place Dance competition
Chrysi Aeti
3rd place Dance competition
Zoe
Special Achievement Award
Elliniki Paradosis
1st place Costume Award
2nd place Dance competition
Congratulations to Alexandra Vlahiotis who was the recipient of the Cynthia Anderson
Memorial Scholarship Award.
Lost Gameboy! William Holland lost his Gameboy Electronic game on the Cathedral
premises. If found, please call 925/944-1310