ASCENSION CATHEDRAL WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Father Thomas J. Paris
Father Michael Tervo
Obladiah the Prophet
Barlaam of Caesarea
4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland CA 94602510/531-3400 FAX 531-3711
www.ascensioncathedral.org
frtom@groca.org
frmichael@groca.org
November 19, 2006
9th Sunday of Luke
Epistle: Eph. 2:4-10
Gospel: Lk. 12:16-21
Tone Pl. 2/Orthros: 1
Memorials:
Carol Anastasios 2yrs
Welcome
Welcome: We are delighted that you are worshipping with us this morning and are strengthened by your prayers.
Please join us at the coffee fellowship in the Oakland Room sponsored by Philoptochos.
40 Day Blessing:
Congratulations to John & Alexis Lagios on the birth of their son Marcos John Lagios!
November 30, 2006 San Francisco Ballet
Ascension Seniors’ invite you on Thursday, Nov. 30th to enjoy a beautiful performance from the S.F. Professional
School of Ballet at the Sr. Center. Please arrive before 10 a.m. Admission is free. Lunch is $3.00
December 1, 2006 Greek Movie Night “Peppermint”
7pm Social; Movie to begin at 7:30pm, reservations required to attend. For information call Elena Vlahu
510-531-3400 x222. Admission is free; donations are welcome to benefit the Greek School
December 2, 2006 Liturgical Workshop:
The Mind Of Christ: Transformation through the Church’s Liturgical Life Monk Fr. Sergius, Choir Director,
St, Tikhon’s Seminary & Monastery. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 193 Contractors Way, Livermore, CA.
For more information contact Susan Anderson (510) 708-3938 or Susan.Anderson@ros.com
December 2, 2006 "Covenant, Land and the New Jerusalem" A One-Day Retreat with Fr. Paul Tarazi
Fr. Michael invites you to come with him to hear two compelling lectures by one of his favorite seminary professors,
Fr. Paul Nadim Tarazi at St. Nicholas Antiochian Church (5200 Diamond Heights Blvd, San Francisco). The first
lecture entitled "Covenant and Land” begins at 10:00am.The second lecture, "The New Jerusalem" begins at 1:30.
The cost is $15.00. Call Fr. Michael (510) 531-3400 or email him at frmichael@groca.org, depart from the Cathedral
at 8:45am.
December 5, 2006 “The Nemea Center 2006” The Nemea Center for Classical Archaeology of the
University of California, Berkeley, requests the pleasure of your company at a lecture and reception 7:30pm
in the Chevron Auditorium of the International House.
December 6, 2006 Ascension Mother’s Group:
Topic: Psalm 23. “The Lord is my Shepherd” in the memory of Dimitra Mantas in the Sunday School
office. Any questions please contact Presvytera Elizabeth 510-482-1860 or email estervo@sbcglobal.net
December 7, 2006 Ascension Mother’s Group:
6:30 – 8:30pm Discussion and Potluck at Theodora Cumbelich’s home in Alamo 925-837-0925
December 8, 2006 37th Annual “An International Christmas Concert”
8pm Special Guest Soloists plus “O Krikos” Greek School Choir and the Prometheus Symphony Orchestra,
4700 Lincoln Ave, Ascension Cathedral. Admission is free; a reception will follow in the Oakland Room
sponsored by Philoptochos.
December 10, 2006 Greek School Christmas Celebration
12:15pm after the Divine Liturgy at Ascension Cathedral. Delicious buffet lunch prepared by Rustica
$20 Adults / $10 Children, Space Limited buy tickets early
For more information please contact Elena Vlahu 510-531-3400 x222 or www.okrikos.org
Add Your Name to Parish Christmas Card that will be mailed into 1700 homes!
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Parish Christmas Card will be a four-color icon of the Nativity, the
work of Monk Simon or Tom Doolan. It will be a treasured keepsake for those receiving your Christmas Greetings.
Your donation of $20 to the Church offsets the cost of printing and mailing and brings a little income for the Church
Be a Good Steward
God has blessed us richly and asks that we be good stewards of the gifts that He has given us. Remember we are
counting on all faithful members to increase their giving to the Church each year until they reach the Parish Guide of
giving 5 % of their income after taxes. We have an opportunity of reaching a new milestone in our giving. Help us
reach our goal. We can do it Ascension!
Ascension Weekly Calendar:
Monday, November 20
10:30am
th
Moms & Tots, Play café, Oakland
No Greek School / Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday November 21st Entrance of the Theotokos
9:30am
Divine Liturgy
10:30am
Bible Study
6pm
OCF @ PAOI
7 - 10pm
YAL Basketball
No Adult Greek School
Thursday November 23rd Thanksgiving Day & Saint Katherine Celebration
10am
Divine Liturgy with Liturgical Choir
Office Closed
Friday November 24th
Office Closed
Prayers of Virgin Mary Theotokos Working
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
PROGRESS TO DATE
Goal
Pledges to Date
Percentage Achieved
New Pledges Needed
Total Amt Received
12,500,000
8,376,369 *
67%
4,123,631
4,823,669 *
First Phase of Master Plan Nearing Fruition!
As you can see the exterior of Koimisis Chapel in memory of Despina Hadjigrigoriou is almost complete. The front
doors and the stainless steel Justinian Cross are on order and should be installed in the month ahead.
The expanded Upper Parking Area with the new entrance will be completed in two weeks. Heartfelt thank you to all
who have / or who will contribute to this miracle in the making for the glory of God.