Annunciation + Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: June 28, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:1-11

BRETHREN, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 6:22-33
3rd Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will ...Read Full Text >

Peter and Paul, the Holy Apostles
June 29 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles: Peter, Andrew, James & John the sons of Zebedee, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Jude the brother of James, Simon & Matthias
June 30 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον, Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι.

When you descended unto death, O Lord who yourself are immortal life, then you did mortify Hades by the grandeur of your divinity. Also when you raised the dead from the depths of the netherworld, all the powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver 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
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι. Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν΄ ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.

A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering. Please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin, instead, come to us, for you are good; Your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you. 
For God, He said, gave us understanding, that we might chase away all ignorance, and have the right judgment of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 and 21 on Matthew 6, 4th Century


Unless the grace of God comes to the help of our frailty, to protect and defend it, no man can withstand the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Cassian, Conferences, Conference Two: On Discernment, Paulist Press pg. 74, 5th century


The truth is that people are frightened of being poor because they have no faith in Him who promised to provide  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, To the Most Reverend Nun Xenia no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 305, 14th century

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays 8:30 am

Liturgy
Sunday 9:30 am
Weekdays: following Orthros

Bible Study
Weekly @ Church: Every Tuesday at 11:00 am, October through June.
Monthly @ homes: Every Second Thursday at 7:00 pm, 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.annunciation-elkinspark.org/
Email: CHURCH OFFICE: GDalagelis@Annunciation-ElkinsPark.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Christos Christofidis
Email: FChristofidis@Annunciation-ElkinsPark.org

 
Dear Parishioners:
Fr. Christos Christofidis
Some time in the past I had mentioned about an issue which "bothers" this parish for quite a few years now. Perhaps my message was not understood because it was written in an indirect way and quotations from the Bible were used. This time I am forced to write in a more direct way. Unfortunately, the problem of "missing" items from church property persists. Things are taken from ...Read Full Text >
Upcoming Community Events
ΙΙ Sunday of Matthew, June 28, 2009
8:30a/ THE ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY
Kalosorisma by GOYA

Monday June 29. Saints Peter and Paul
8:30a/ THE ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY

Tuesday June 30. Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles
8:30a/ THE ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY
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The Theme Subject of Lesson #5 " Thy kingdom come "
Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
"Rejoice and again rejoice"

A few months back, during the Divine Liturgy lessons we learned of the meaning of the opening doxology " Blessed is the kingdom of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". The kingdom of God embraces the whole universe, ...Read Full Text >


Where is the kingdom of God?
The kingdom of God is wherever the King is. An earthly king has a certain territory and that is his kingdom. God`s territory has no boundaries. He is everywhere. The heavenly King is everywhere. His kingdom is universal. The kingdom of God is wherever He is. The Lord Jesus ...Read Full Text >

The Prayer Corner
“For Health and Salvation”
If yourself or a loved one is going through a difficult time and would like the community to pray for you, please contact Fr. Christos or the Parish Office, and request to be added on the prayer list. We will list the first names only in the weekly bulletin for six months, or ...Read Full Text >

WANTED Greek Language Teacher
The Hellenic language & Culture School of Annunciation Church, Elkins Park, PA, is seeking a Greek Language Teacher for the 2009-2010 academic year. Must be a native speaker. Knowledge of the communicative approach in language teaching a must. Classes meet every Tuesday afternoon, September through May. For ...Read Full Text >

Vacation Church School
Save the date: Friday August 28, 2009

Who: All children ages 5 through 11
(students 12 and up are invited to join us as helpers)

What: Vacation Church School

When: August the 28th
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Elkins Park

Why: To ...Read Full Text >

Save The Date
Fr. Luke Veronis will be coming to Annunciation on Saturday, Oct. 17 to speak at a half-day (9am - 1:30pm) retreat.  Please mark your calendars and plan to join us!

Metropolis Awards Banquet, November 8, 2009
GREATER PHILADELPHIA CHURCHES TO HOST
THE METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY,
5TH ANNIVERSARY AND ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS BANQUET
All Orthodox Christians are invited to the 5th Anniversary and Achievement Awards Banquet on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Concordville Inn in Media , Pa . This event planned by the ...Read Full Text >
"Come Receive the Light" Schedule of Programs for June 2009

June 4, 2009
Jun 4, 2009 ...Read Full Text >
28 JUNE, 2009 - III SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
Memory of the recovery of the relics of Saints Cyrus and John. Memory of the martyr Pappius.
III Eothinon Gospel—Mode II

GOYA invites everyone to Kalosorisma

WELCOME!
The Annunciation Family welcomes all of our visitors. We hope that you enjoyed the Divine Service of the Church of the Book of Acts. You participated in the most ancient Christian Service written by Saint John Chrysostom. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is distributed ONLY to those Baptized and/or Chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared according to our Tradition. You may come forward at the end of the Divine Service to receive the blessed bread. If you have any questions about the Orthodox Church or would like to find out how to join this Ancient Christian Faith please see Father Christos at the coffee hour or call him at 215-635-0316. Thank you and may the Lord Jesus bless you abundantly always.
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