Annunciation + Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: June 7, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

WHEN THE DAY of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 7:37-52; 8:12
Pentecost - Trinity Sunday

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, "If any one thirst, ...Read Full Text >

Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
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Theodotos, Bishop of Ankyra
June 7 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἀναδείξας, καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν τὴν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας, φιλάνθρωπε, δόξα σοι.

Blessed are You, O Christ our God. You made the fishermen all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and so through them You drew the world into Your net. O Lover of mankind, glory to You.

Kontakion
Ὅτε καταβὰς τὰς γλώσσας συνέχεε, διεμέριζεν ἔθνη ὁ Ὕψιστος, ὅτε τοῦ πυρὸς τὰς γλώσσας διένειμεν, εἰς ἑνότητα πάντας ἐκάλεσε, καὶ συμφώνως δοξάζομεν τὸ πανάγιον Πνεῦμα.

When the Most High God came down and confused the tongues,* He divided the nations.* When He distributed the tongues of fire,* He called all to unity.* And with one voice we glorify the all-holy Spirit
Goings up, and advances and progress from glory to glory, the Light of the Trinity might shine upon the more  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Theologian, 5th Theological Oration

For the grace of the Spirit, when it has entered into the mind and has been established, springs up more than any  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 51 on John 7, 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

 
Lesson II On The Lord`s Prayer
Fr. Christos Christofidis, Sunday May 31, 2009
In this lesson we revisited the parable of the Prodigal Son, because the clearest picture the Bible shows of our heavenly Father is in this well known parable. We said, think of the most loving and forgiving, gentle yet strong, considerate and affirming, brilliant yet humble, unselfish and courageous father imaginable; multiply that by a million ...Read Full Text >
Upcoming Community Events
Saturday of Souls, June 6, 2009
8:30am + ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY.
40-Day Blessing of Olivia, the newborn daughter of Stephanos and Claudia Mitsas. God grant her many years!

Trisagion at Lawnview Cemetery after the Divine Liturgy.

Pentecost Sunday June 7, 2009
(Summer hours as ...Read Full Text >

Why Do We Commemorate The Two Saturdays of Souls?
Beloved Parishioners:

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 Holy  Saturdays,  we can  pray ...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 >
OCMC Dedicates New Building in Honor of Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios

May 25, 2009
The new Orthodox Christian Mission Center’s Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios Missionary Training and Administration Building was dedicated during the two-day festivities of May 20-21. ...Read Full Text >

"The Other Holy Land" to be Rebroadcast on Hallmark Channel June 7, 2009

May 19, 2009
“The Other Holy Land” will be rebroadcast on the Hallmark Channel, Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 7 - 8 am EDT and PDT; and 6 am CDT.  ...Read Full Text >

Pentecost Sunday June 7, 2009
(Summer hours as of today)
8:30am ORTHROS, DIVINE LITURGY AND VESPERS OF PENTECOST
Kalosorisma by Philoptochos
Philoptochos Elections

Monday, June 8
10:00am  Viewing & Funeral for Angelina Zanaras. Family and friends are invited.

Κυριακή της Πεντηκοστής, 7 Ιουνίου 2009
(Θερινό ωράριο από σήμερα)
8:30πμ ΟΡΘΡΟΣ, ΘEIA ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ KAI ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΠΕΝΤΗΚΟΣΤΗΣ
Καλωσόρισμα από την Φιλόπτωχο
Εκλογές της ...Read Full Text >
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