Annunciation + Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: November 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

BRETHREN, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 12:16-21
9th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to ...Read Full Text >

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 21 ...Read Full Text >

Archippus the Apostles,Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
November 22 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyr Cecilia and Those with Her
November 22 ...Read Full Text >

Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
November 25 ...Read Full Text >

James the Great Martyr of Persia
November 27 ...Read Full Text >

Stylianos the Monk of Paphlagonia
November 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον, ἠνέῳξας τῷ Ληστῇ τὸν Παράδεισον, τῶν Μυροφόρων τὸν θρῆνον μετέβαλες, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις κηρύττειν ἐπέταξας, ὅτι ἀνέστης Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, παρέχων τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. To the robber You opened Paradise. The lamentation of the myrrh-bearing women You transformed, and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all that You had risen, O Christ our God, and granted the world Your great mercy.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
Σήμερον τῆς εὐδοκίας Θεοῦ τὸ προοίμιον, καὶ τῆς τῶν ἀνθρώπων σωτηρίας ἡ προκήρυξις. Ἐν ναῷ τοῦ Θεοῦ τρανῶς ἡ Παρθένος δείκνυται, καὶ τὸν Χριστὸν τοῖς πᾶσι προκαταγγέλλεται. Αὐτῇ καὶ ἡμεῖς μεγαλοφώνως βοήσωμεν΄ Χαῖρε τῆς οἰκονομίας τοῦ Κτίστου ἡ ἐκπλήρωσις.
Today is the foreshadowing of the good-pleasure of God, and the proclaiming of the salvation of mankind. In the Temple of God the Virgin is revealed, and be-forehand she announces Christ to all. To her let us also cry aloud with mighty voice: Hail, the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation!

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
Ὁ καθαρώτατος ναὸς τοῦ Σωτῆρος, ἡ πολυτίμητος παστὰς καὶ Παρθένος, τὸ Ἱερὸν θησαύρισμα τῆς δόξης τοῦ Θεοῦ, σήμερον εἰσάγεται, ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ Κυρίου, τὴν χάριν συνεισάγουσα, τὴν ἐν Πνευματι θείῳ, ἣν ἀνυμνοῦσιν Ἄγγελοι Θεοῦ΄ Αὕτη ὑπάρχει σκηνὴ ἐπουράνιος.

The all-pure Temple of the Saviour, the precious Bridal Chamber and Virgin, the sacred Treasury of the glory of God, is being brought to-day into the house of the Lord; and with her she brings the grace of the divine Spirit; of her God’s Angels sing in praise: She is indeed the heavenly Tabernacle.
I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


And, always remaining motionless, he was so wrapt in spirit in what he had seen in his ecstasy that he never  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


But when he was about to die, we broke open the door and went in, and after many questions this alone was all we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


We were amazed to see that one who had before been so negligent was so suddenly transfigured by this blessed  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


So by his true and praise-worthy repentance the Lord showed us that even after long negligence He accepts those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


The thought of death is the most necessary of all works ... He who hourly yields himself to it is a saint-  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


Just as the Fathers lay down that perfect love knows no sin, so I for my part declare that a perfect sense of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays 8:45 am

Liturgy
Sunday 10:00 am
Weekdays: following Orthros

Bible Study
Weekly at Church: Every Tuesday at 11:00 am, October through June.
Monthly at 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

 
Pre-Nativity Fast Message
Fr. Christos Christofidis
The inspired hymnographers of our Orthodox faith invite us during these days of the Pre-Nativity Fast, to take a journey, a mystical journey, which brings us to a dark cave in Bethlehem. In order to take this mystical journey, we must prepare ourselves by cleansing the inner cave of our hearts. As Saint Athanasios teaches us: "God became man without sin, so that man can ...Read Full Text >
November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
Upcoming Community Events
Today, Thursday 11/19.
7p/ Book of the Apocalypse study at church.

Saturday 21. The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple.
8:45a/ ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY.
1p/ Delaware Valley Region Parish Council Members Seminar @ St. Luke, Broomall.

ΙΧ Sunday of Luke, 22.  ...Read Full Text >

You May Have Noticed
the home page of our website for the past two weeks has been somewhat distorted, and some of the church organizations pages are missing. The Church Calendar and the electronic Bulletin have not been affected. Please accept our sincere apology for that. Our website is hosted for free by the American Bible ...Read Full Text >

Congratulations!
To Brian and Anna (Chokas) Hirst on the birth of their first child, Ekaterini, on 10/14/09. May God grant her many years!

Expecting families are encouraged to contact Fr. Christos prior to delivery so he can visit and bless the newborn in the hospital according to Orthodox tradition.

Our Deepest Sympathy
to the family of Paul John Pavlishin Jr, 45, who fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2009, in Chicago.
Paul of blessed memory was the beloved son-in-law of Robert and Vasiliki Hadgimallis, and brother-in-law of Gus and Eleni Konugres, and Peter and Christine Hadgimallis. He is survived by his ...Read Full Text >

Bible Studies At Annunciation
The Morning Weekly Bible Study takes place every Tuesday morning, 11:0 am at Church (please see Weekly Bulletin for possible changes due to the ecclesiastical calendar & Fr. Christos’ availability). The group is currently studying the Epistle of James the Brother of our Lord, with plans to go through all ...Read Full Text >

Shoes For Orphan Souls Update
Dear Church Community,
I would like to say proudly that we have exceeded our goal of 75 pairs of shoes. On behalf of the Ladies Philoptochos Organization and myself, I would like to thank each and every member of our church who was gracious and giving to this worthwhile cause. This was a good experience ...Read Full Text >

GOYA Food Drive Update
We want to offer our sincere “thank you” to all parishioners who donated to our food drive last week. We helped to feed over 100 people and the food pantry was very gracious for our huge donation because they do not receive many large donations like ours. Thank you again for your support!
Anna Penning.

We Are Taking More, Giving Less
In the January 17, 1998 issue of the Providence Journal-Bulletin, an article was run that was written by Clark Morphew, religious writer for the Saint Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press. He writes the following from the research of a group known as Empty Tomb…
"...that giving to U.S. churches has not increased ...Read Full Text >

Are You A Current Steward In Good Standing?
The 2009 year is almost over!  We are trying to reach out to all parishioners who have not pledged in 2009.  You have received several 2009 Pledge Cards throughout the year including this past month. We are appealing to you to become a supporting Steward of your Church. You are receiving the blessings of all ...Read Full Text >

Annunciation Stewards
Parishioners who have signed and turned-in 2009 pledge cards as of November 18, 2009.
A Stewardship Card must be submitted every year in order to be considered Steward in Good Standing.

Paul and Maria Anagnostakos
Dimitrios and Maria Andreadis
Leon and Irene Andreadis
John and Helen ...Read Full Text >


Gregory and Barbara Louridas
Violet Louridas
Todd and Elisavet Lutseo
Kevin and Mary Mack
Simeon and Galatea Mackrides
Vasilios and Faye Mackrides
Dr. Michael and Jeanette Madianos
Antonios Malitas
Demetrios Malitas
Eleftherios and Kyriaki Malitas
Fotios and Alexandra ...Read Full Text >

Fellowship Fundraiser Host Families Needed
We all spend money each week eating out in restaurants, bringing in takeout or purchasing prepared meals at the grocery store. We are looking for 10 or more host families throughout Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties to invite families and friends to their homes for dinner. The menu will be a ...Read Full Text >

Sunday 11/15/09 Sermon Outline
A) If you are going to challenge Jesus, you better think twice.
B) If you are going to ask Jesus a question, make sure that you bring with  you a pencil and paper or a tape recorder not to miss a word.
C) Jesus never gives direct answers unless it is a dogmatic question.
D) Jesus will respond ...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 >

Share-a-Ride to Church
Do you, or someone you know, need a ride to Church?
A number of parishioners have indicated on their Stewardship Card that they are willing to volunteer to give persons a ride to Church.
Please contact the office, 215-635-0316, and we will connect you with someone in your area who can bring you to ...Read Full Text >

PTO Christmas Bake Sale Preparation Schedule
It`s this time of year again that we need to start preparing for our Christmas Bake Sale. Below is the schedule for baking. Please every effort to give a couple of hours on the days listed below so we can complete our baking. We need many hands to accomplish this task.

Sunday, 11/29/09 - Baklava ...Read Full Text >

PTO ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAKE SALE ORDER FORM
____ Baklava, small tray (10 pieces) each $25.00 ______

____ Kourambiedes (12 small) each $9.00 ______

____ Melomakarona (12 small) each $9.00 ______

____ Galatobouriko -
Ready-to-Bake with Syrup (12 pieces) each $18.00 ______

____ Spanakopetas (12 pieces, ...Read Full Text >

The 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar
Sunday, December 13th, in the church hall after the Divine Liturgy during the PTO Bake Sale.
It would be helpful to bring a gift to donate to the Bazaar since all children receive a gift that day.
Please bring your gift by Sunday, December 6th and give it to either Nikki Pieces or Toula Pithis.

Toys For Tots
Our parish is once again participating in the Toys For Tots holiday outreach of the US Marine Corps.
Please bring your toys and deposit them in the marked drum in the hallway.
What is Toys For Tots? How does it work? Toys For Tots is a nationwide effort to collect new, unwrapped toys for ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Community Christmas Card
Dear Fellow Parishioners;
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, we ask you, our faithful parishioners to once again support our Community Christmas Card. What better way is there to wish your fellow communicants a most blessed Christmas, and at the same time, support our most worthy organization? ...Read Full Text >

2010 OPA Journal
We are looking for a TEAM of volunteers to work on the 2010 Journal that is seen by thousands of people at the OPA festival.  Responsibilities include:  Soliciting Ads, Graphic Design, Data Input, Compilation of Articles, Financial Management. 
Come and get involved in this very important fundraiser!   ...Read Full Text >

Do You Shop At Genuardi’s Or Macy’s?
If you do, you could help the Church earn some money.
It is free, and it is easy.
Simply go to www.eScript.com, enter our group ID 500000937, and follow the instructions.
For further information, please see Sophia Penning.
22 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 2009. ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Θ’ΛΟΥΚΑ (μετὰ τὴν ἑορτήν).
Τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἀποστόλου Φιλήμονος καί τῶν σύν αὐτῷ Ἀπφίας, Ἀρχίππου καί Ὀνησίμου. Τῆς Ἁγίας Μάρτυρος Κικιλίας καί τῶν σύν αὐτῇ.
Ἦχος βαρύς, Ἑωθινὸν Β’.

22 NOVEMBER 2009. IX SUNDAY OF LUKE (after the feast).
Of the holy Apostles Philemon, Apphia, Archippos and Onesimos; and of the holy ...Read Full Text >
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