Annunciation + Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: May 24, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 9:1-38
Sunday of the Blind Man

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Blind Man
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Symeon the Stylite of the Mountain
May 24 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Vincent of Lerins
May 24 ...Read Full Text >

6th Thursday after Pascha/Ascension
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
Τόν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρί καί Πνεύματι, τόν εκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εις σωτηρίαν ημών, ανυμνήσωμεν πιστοί καί προσκυνήσωμεν, ότι ηυδόκησε σαρκί, ανελθείν εν τώ σταυρώ, καί θάνατον υπομείναι, καί εγείραι τούς τεθνεώτας, εν τή ενδόξω Αναστάσει αυτού.

Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate * with the Father and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born * for our salvation, O believers, and let us sing His praise. * For in His goodness He was pleased * to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to undergo death, * and to raise up those who had died, * by His glorious Resurrection.

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
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε, ἀλλὰ τοῦ ᾍδου καθεῖλες τὴν δύναμιν, καὶ ἀνέστης ὡς νικητής, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, γυναιξὶ μυροφόροις φθεγξάμενος, Χαίρετε, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις εἰρήνην δωρούμενος ὁ τοῖς πεσοῦσι παρέχων ἀνάστασιν.

Even though You descended into the grave, O Immortal One, You destroyed the power of Hades and arose as a victor, O Christ Our God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, “rejoice” and to Your Apostles granting peace, You who grants resurrection to the fallen.
What could equal these souls? These men had been scourged, had received many, stripes, they had been misused, were  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 36 on Acts 16, 4th Century


When, then, have they taken place, save when the Word of God Himself came in the body? Or when did He come, if not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Athanasius, Incarnation of the Word 38, 4th Century

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays 8:45 am

Liturgy
Sunday 10:00 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

 
The Lord`s Prayer
Fr. Christos
" The Lord`s Prayer" or as it is commonly known the "Our Father". Last Sunday I announced that for the next few Sundays a commentary on the Lord`s prayer will be offered in the church. Why? Because, we have not yet learned its value in our lives. Because we need the inner wholeness it can bring. Because we have not done what Jesus told us to do. Because God`s kingdom has not yet come in its ...Read Full Text >
2009 OPA Volunteers
If you have already signed up with Stephanie Ristvey, please come at your assigned time. If not, please see the dates and the needs below and come to offer your time and talents to your Church.
Fri 5/22, 12p/ Food and workstations preparation.
Sat 5/23, 9a/ Food and workstations preparation.
Sun ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Community Events
Today Friday May 22, 2009
5pm OPA FESTIVAL

Sat May 23, 2009
9am Festival Preparation
12pm OPA FESTIVAL

Sunday of the Blind Man, May 24, 2009
8:30am + ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY
10am Festival Preparation
12pm OPA FESTIVAL

Monday May 25, 200
Memorial Day  ...Read Full Text >

Catechism and Greek School Promotions and Graduation
On Sunday May 31, 2009, Catechism and Greek School Students will receive their Promotion Certificates and Awards. Parents, please have students in Church at the beginning of the Divine Liturgy.

Graduation Sunday, May 31, 2009
Our community will honor the accomplishments of this year’s graduates on Sunday, May 31, 2009, 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 acknowledgment of ...Read Full Text >

For Our Salvation: Let Us Be Attentive
For our Salvation, our Lord and our God made Himself known to Abraham. For our Salvation He sent to us the prophets, the judges, the holy people, the saints, and He gave us His holy Church. Finally, God the Father, sent His only begotten Son so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal ...Read Full Text >

2009 Stewardship Update
A letter from the Stewardship Committee has arrived at your home. Through that letter, we are asking each parishioner to take a good and honest look at how you have been pledging and supporting your Church for the last few years. We are asking you to give this matter your highest attention.
Is your ...Read Full Text >

Why Do We Commemorate The Two Saturdays of Souls?
Beloved Parishioners
XPICTOC ANECTH !   CHRIST IS RISEN !
Our Holy Orthodox Tradition has set for us two Saturdays in which we remember the ones who have fallen asleep in Lord Jesus Christ. The one Saturday of souls is before the Sunday of the Last Judgment, and the other is before Pentecost. In these ...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 >

HELP WANTED: Church Caretaker
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park, PA is seeking a full-time Caretaker. The qualified applicant will have a demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning, building maintenance, basic repairs, grounds care, and kitchen and banquet hall setup and cleanup. Must be a team player, able to work ...Read Full Text >
24 MAY, 2009, SUNDAY OF THE BLIND
On this the sixth Sunday of Pascha, we celebrate the miracle that our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ performed on the man born blind.
Mode Pl. I—VIII Eothinon Gospel
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