Annunciation + Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: June 21, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:18-23
2nd Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called ...Read Full Text >

2nd Sunday of Matthew
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Julian the Martyr of Tarsus
June 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
The stone had been secured with a seal by the Judeans, * and a guard of soldiers was watching Your immaculate body. * You rose on the third day, O Lord * and Savior, granting life unto the world. * For this reason were the powers of heaven crying out to You, O Life-giver: * Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; * glory to Your eternal rule; * glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind.

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
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. 
But mark both their faith, and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work (and you know how  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century


Prayer, fasting, vigil and all other Christian practices, however good they may be in themselves, do not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, The Acquisition of the Holy Spirit: Chapter 3, The Little Russian Philokalia Vol. 1; Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood pg. 79, 19th 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 Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassador Awards Program
Fr. Christos Christofidis
Dear Parents, Family and Friends of our Annunciation GOYA:

Greetings in the name of the Holy Trinity!

I am pleased to announce to you the Metropolitan Evangelos Ambassador Awards Program. This program, instituted in all Greek Orthodox parishes of the Delaware Valley Region, seeks to identify GOYAns who exemplify Orthodox Christian ...Read Full Text >
Upcoming Community Events
Sunday, June 21, 2009
8:30a/ THE ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY
Kalosorisma by PTO

Tuesday June 23
5:30 p/ Greek School Board & Teachers Meeting
7:00 p/ Parish Council Meeting

Wednesday June 24. The Nativity of the Forerunner John
8:30a/ THE ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY
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Stewardship Corner
WHY PLEDGE TO THE CHURCH? Here are some reasons:
From birth to death THE CHURCH is there to bless us.
THE CHURCH preserves God`s teaching.
THE CHURCH baptizes us into Christ and gives us the Holy Spirit.
THE CHURCH offers God`s grace to us through the holy mysteries (sacraments).
THE CHURCH ...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 >

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!
21 JUNE, 2009. II SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
Memory of the Holy Martyrs Julian of Tarsus, Aphrodisius of Cilicia, Nikita of Nysiros, and of the holy Hieromartyr Terence, Bishop of Iconium.
II Eothinon Gospel—Mode I

PRO invites everyone to Kalosorisma
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