Annunciation + Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Apostle of the 12
October 6 ...Read Full Text >

Abraham the Righteous & his nephew Lot
October 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν· ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be 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
Let us then, bearing in mind all the things which have been said, show forth great love even towards our enemies;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 18 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century


Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century


'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th century


Christians…should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 5.8, 4th century


Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th century


The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays 8:30 am

Liturgy
Sunday 9:30 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

 
THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE. LET US BE GLAD AND REJOICE IN IT!
Fr. Christos
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
Last Sunday we used the SS statement that most of us receive annually in order to make a strong point that we do not know what the future will be or bring. We also established again that God`s promises in Jesus Christ are true, and never retracted. His eternal kingdom has being established and ...Read Full Text >
September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >
Upcoming Community Events
II Sunday of Luke, October 4, 2009
National Church Music Sunday
8:45a/ THE ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY
Artoklasia offered for health and salvation of the Choir members.
Kalosorisma by Philoptochos.

Monday 5.
7p/ Stewardship Committee Meeting @ Fisfis Residence.

Tuesday 6. ...Read Full Text >

National Church Music Sunday
Today, Sunday, October 4th, we commemorate National Church Music Sunday across our Archdiocese.  
This day of thanks and recognition is celebrated annually on the Sunday closest to the Feast Day of St. Romanos, patron saint of church musicians. In glory to God, our choir members commit themselves to ...Read Full Text >

President`s Corner
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
Each day we turn on the TV, radio and computer to hear about unemployment rates, global recession and the worst economic situation since the Great Depression. Families have less and are more cautious about where they spend their money. Businesses and companies are reporting ...Read Full Text >


As we heard in the Epistle Reading on Sunday, II Corinthians v4 and 6: “But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God, in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses and further by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love…”
So we need each member and family and each ministry ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Annual Tea Party
All Grandmothers, Mothers and Daughters are invited the Annual Tea Party this Wednesday, October 7, at 7:00 pm at the Church Hall.
Come learn about what Philoptochos is all about.
Find out how to protect yourself from skin cancer, and get a free skin cancer screening.
Healthy beauty tips from a ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Lives Studies
Monthly Home Orthodox Live Studies start this Week,Thursday Oct 8 @ 7pm.
The first topic is “How do Memorials Benefit us”. Fr. Christos and Presvytera Joanna are hosting the first one.
1363 Foxglove Drive. Jamison PA 18928. 717 840 9170.
Everyone is invited!

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 >

Trip to Metropolis Headquarters, Tuesday October 13, 2009
The trip to the Metropolis has been rescheduled for Tuesday October 13. Details will follow. Thank you. Fr. Christos.

Annunciation Fall Spiritual Retreat
With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Elkins Park, PA is pleased to host a Fall Spiritual Retreat on Saturday, October 17, 2009 with FATHER LUKE A. VERONIS, Speaking on the topic:

“Lessons from a ...Read Full Text >

Parish Development Synaxis
The Parish Development Synaxis (gathering) has been rescheduled for Thursday October 22, at 7:00 pm. All Parish Organizations are invited to attend.

Shoes For Orphan Souls
NEW SHOES ARE GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
YOURS AND THEIRS.

Shoes For Orphan Souls is an organization whose mission is to collect shoes for children in need across the globe. Over ten years, this organization has provided over 1.8 million children with new pairs of shoes. This summer, Philoptochos has ...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.

Metropolis Awards Banquet, November 8, 2009
GREATER PHILADELPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCHES TO HOST THE METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY SIXTH ANNIVERSARY AND ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS BANQUET
All Orthodox Christians are invited to the Saint John Chrysostom and Ambassadors Awards Banquet on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Concordville Inn in Concordville, Pa. This ...Read Full Text >
4 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 2009. ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ B’ΛΟΥΚΑ

῾Ιεροθέου ἀρεοπαγίτου, πρώτου ἐπισκόπου ᾿Αθηνῶν. ῏Ηχος πλ. δ´ – ῾Εωθινόν Ϛ’

4 OCTOBER 2009. II SUNDAY OF LUKE

Of our father among the Saints Hierotheos, first bishop of Athens. Mode Pl. IV—VI Eothinon Gospel.

Artoklasia is offered today for health and salvation by the members of our Choir (National Music Sunday).
Kalosorisma by Philoptochos.
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