Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: May 13, 2012

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 11:19-30

IN THOSE DAYS, those apostles who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
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The Holy Martyr Glyceria
May 13 ...Read Full Text >

Isidore the Martyr of Chios
May 14 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀποῤῥίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον΄ Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled; Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world.


Apolytikion for 4th Wednesday after Pascha - Mid-Pentecost
Μεσούσης τῆς ἑορτῆς, διψῶσάν μου τὴν ψυχήν, εὐσεβείας πότισον νάματα ὅτι πᾶσι Σωτὴρ ἐβόησας· ὁ διψῶν, ἐρχέσθω πρός με καὶ πινέτω· Ἡ πηγὴ τῆς ζωῆς, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς δόξα σοι.

At the mid-point of the Feast, O Saviour, water my thirsty soul with streams of true devotion; for you cried out to all, ‘Any who thirst, let them come to me, and let them drink!’ O Source of life, Christ our God, glory to you!


Apolytikion of the Church
Σήμερον της σωτηρίας ημών το κεφάλαιον, και του απ΄αιώνως Μυστηρίου η φανέρωσις. Ο Υιός του Θεού, Υιός της Παρθένου γίνεται, και Γαβριήλ την χάριν Ευαγγελίζεται. Διό και ημείς συν αυτώ, τη Θεοτόκω βοήσωμεν: Χαίρε Κεχαριτωμένη, ο Κύριος μετά σου.

Today is the crown of our salvation, and the manifestation of the eternal Mystery. The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin, and Gabriel announces the good tidings of grace. Therefore, all together with him, to the Theotokos let us exclaim: Hail! Maiden full of grace; the Lord is with you.

Kontakion
Though you descended into the tomb, O Immortal, yet you destroyed the power of Hell; and you arose as victor, O Christ God, calling to the Myrrh-bearing women, ‘Rejoice!’ and giving peace to your Apostles, You who grant resurrection to the fallen.
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays 9am.

Liturgy
Following Orthros, 10 to 11am.

Bible Study
Every Monday, 7-9pm, October through June.

Every Tuesday, 11am-1pm, October through June.

Parish Information
Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church
7921 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Phone: (215) 635-0316
Fax: (215) 635-8301
Website: www.anngoc.org
Email: office@anngoc.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Christos Christofidis
Email: FChristofidis@anngoc.org

 
Upcoming Community Events
13 ΜΑΥ, 2012
V SUNDAY OF PASCHA (of the Samaritan woman). Of the venerable martyr Glykeria. On this day we also commemorate all of the Fathers among the Saints Archbishops and Patriarchs of Constantinople. Tone 4– 7th Orthros Gospel.

Mother’s Day Celebration by Greek School ...Read Full Text >

Mother’s Day, May 13.
The students of our Greek School will honor the mothers and grandmothers of our community with poetry at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on Mother's Day, Sunday May 13.

Sunday School Update
We offer our warm congratulations to Kira Godshall for a very successful presentation at the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Regional Festival at Holy Trinity Church in Egg Harbor, NJ, on May 5th.  Kira represented our community in the Junior Division. Bravo Kira!
 
As we are approaching the end of ...Read Full Text >

OPA Festival, May 24-27, 2012.
OPA Festival, May 24-27, 2012. Many hands are needed to make this annual event a success. Even a few hours of your time and talent offering can make a difference. Here are some of the ways you can help:

 Assist with the food preparation currently taking place on Mondays, Tuesdays and ...Read Full Text >

The Third Annual Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassadors Award Banquet
The Third Annual Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassadors Award Banquet will take place on Sunday June 3, 5pm, at the Water Works Restaurant in Philadelphia. Our parish will honor Nikolaus Freedman (Youth Ambassador of Love), Kyriaki Godshall (Youth Ambassador of Faith), Marina Stolarczyk (Youth Ambassador of ...Read Full Text >

Wish List
We are in need of a small basic typewriter for the church office. Please contact us at 21546350316 if you have one and would like to donate it.


Annual Church Calendar Meeting on Wednesday June 6, 2012, 7PM.
All church ministry leaders are invited to come together and plan all church activities for the coming church year (September 2012 to August 2013).Please confirm tour participation with the church office office@anngoc.org.


In Gratitude
We are grateful to John and Andrea Barrett and family for reviving the landscaping around the church monument/marker and restoring the two benches.


Happy Birthday! Χαρούμενα Γενέθλια!
To those celebrating birthdays this week: John Arniotis, Matthew Berta, Alexander Skoures, Danielle White, Karen Romas, Dina Christman, Maria Fiori, George Kontogeorgos, James McNally, Shane Twyman, Argiroula Sahlanis, Argyro Kanellopoulos, Helen Poulos – Freedman, Charles Sandilos, Sophia Denithorne, Diana ...Read Full Text >

Happy Wedding Anniversary!
To those celebrating their anniversary this week: Harriet & Nick Diaconis, Joyce & George Gutchigian, Leslie & James Contoudis, Argero & Andreas Hagiandreu, Lawrence & Demetra Damian, Elizabeth & James Trivelis, Maropi & Stamatios Nikolis, Despina & Stavros Siokos.

Camp Good Shepherd 2012
The Linwood-MacDonald YMCA Center. Branchville, New Jersey.
3 SESSIONS:
JOY: JULY 08 - 14, 2012.
GOYA #1: JULY 15 – 21, 2012 (Fr. Christos will be at this session).
GOYA #2: JULY 22 – 28, 2012.
For more information and registration, please contact the Metropolis Youth Office @ ...Read Full Text >

In Our Daily Prayers for Health and Salvation:
Argyro, Richard, Calliope, Charlie, Eugenia, Marilyn, Dimitri, Lillian, Catherine, Constantine, Mary, Joseph, Cleo, Lois, Ted, Helen, Frances, Jerry, Anthony, Walter, Lynn, Barbara, Jim, Irene, Aggie, Michael, Eugene, Kostadia, Angela, Esther, Elizabeth, Yiorgos, Kaliope, Evangeline, Tom, Georgia, Connie, ...Read Full Text >

Wanted! 2012 Graduates of Annunciation/ Evangelismos Church
Our community will honor the accomplishments of this year’s Annunciation graduates on Sunday, 6/10/12 at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. We invite you to submit the names of high school, vocational-technical school, and college/university graduates, and share with your church community the ...Read Full Text >

Save the Date!
The dedication of the new courtyard will take place on Sunday September 30, 2012. We will also honor the founding families of our parish on this day. More details will be forthcoming as the date comes closer.
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress to Convene in Phoenix July 1-5

May 3, 2012
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will convene in Phoenix, Arizona, July 1- 5, 2012, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Concurrently with the Clergy-Laity Congress, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society will convene its Biennial National Convention in the same venue. ...Read Full Text >
13 MΑΪΟΥ 2012
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Ε΄ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΣΧΑ (τῆς Σαμαρείτιδος). Ἐν ᾗ τήν τῆς Σαμαρείτιδος Ἑορτήν ἑορτάζομεν. Τῆς Ἁγίας Μάρτυρος Γλυκερίας. Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡμέρᾳ μνήμην ἐπιτελοῦμεν πάντων τῶν ἐν Ἁγίοις Πατέρων ἡμῶν Ἀρχιεπισκόπων καί Πατριαρχῶν ...Read Full Text >
Previous Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:May 6, 2012
Publish Date:April 29, 2012
Publish Date:April 22, 2012
Publish Date:April 8, 2012
Publish Date:April 1, 2012
 
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