Annunciation + Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Andrew the Righteous Monk-martyr of Crete
October 17 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων, καὶ στρατιωτῶν φυλασσόντων τὸ ἄχραντόν σου Σῶμα, ἀνέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὴν ζωήν, διὰ τοῦτο αἱ Δυνάμεις των οὐρανῶν ἐβόων σοι ζωοδότα. Δόξα τῇ Ἀναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τῇ βασιλείᾳ σου, δόξα τῇ οἰκονομίᾳ σου, μόνε φιλάνθρωπε.

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.* And therefore the powers of heaven cried to You, O Giver-of- Life:* Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ;* glory to Your kingdom;* glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind.

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ φωστῆρας ἐπὶ γῆς τοὺς Πατέρας ἡμῶν θεμελιώσας, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν πρὸς τὴν ἀληθινὴν πίστιν, πάντας ἡμᾶς ὁδηγήσας, Πολυεύσπλαγχνε δόξα σοι.

Supremely blessed are You, O Christ our God. You established the holy Fathers upon the earth as beacons, and through them You have guided us all to the true Faith, O greatly merciful One, 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. 
For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 4th century

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

 
Upcoming Community Events
Friday 9.
12p/ Delaware Valley Clergy Meeting, at Annunciation, Elkins Park.
6:30 p/ Youth Dance Practice.
7p/ PTO Meeting.

Saturday 10.
1p/ Church Hall Rented.

Sunday of The Seventh Ecumenical Council, October 11, 2009
8:45a/ THE ORTHROS & DIVINE LITURGY. ...Read Full Text >

Our Deepest Sympathy
to the family of Georgia Laynas, 87, who fell asleep in the Lord Wednesday October 7.
Georgia of blessed memory, and her late husband, John Laynas, were part of the core group of 30 families who relocated to Elkins Park from South Philadelphia in 1963. Georgia was a lifelong active member of ...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 book of James the Brother of our Lord, with plans to go through all the ...Read Full Text >

Trip to Metropolis Headquarters, Tuesday October 13, 2009
The trip to the Metropolis has been rescheduled for This Tuesday October 13. A bust will depart from St. Thomas Church in Cherry hill at 9:30 am. You can either drive directly to St. Thomas, or be at Annunciation at 8:45, and drive together with Fr. Christos. Please let Fr. Christos know if you are going, ...Read Full Text >

" UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE,THOSE WHO BUILD IT LABOR IN VAIN;UNLESS THE LORD GUARD THE CITY,THOSE WHO GUARD IT STAY AWAKE IN VAIN " Psalm 126:1
Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Last Sunday we heard the words of Jesus, "And if you love those who love you, what profit is that to you; for even sinners do the same". Sinners here also means the unbelievers. Is it possible that Christians are not obeying the Lord`s commandment (love your ...Read Full Text >


Did not the Lord say the same thing to His disciples just before His ascent on the cross? "They will know that you are mine if you love one another (and remain united)". So, we show love to God when we obey His Gospel and remain united. But Paul also asked for one more thing which is the same thing God has ...Read Full Text >

2009 Stewardship Update As of 8-Oct-09
2009 Operating budget: $490,00.
Weekly operating expenses: $9,423.
Last week’s stewardship collection: $3,234.40.
Total pledges received as of 8-Oct-09: 259 Stewards.
Average pledge: $874.
Total dollars pledged: $226,450.
Total dollars received: $166,402 (79%).
Please pledge and give ...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 >

Fellowship Fundraiser for Bucks County
We all spend money each week eating out in restaurants, bringing in takeout or purchasing prepared meals at the grocery store. Join us at the Saphos residence for our first Fellowship Fundraiser and enjoy pizza, salad and dessert. Bring the money that you would have spent that week eating out, put it in a ...Read Full Text >

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 >

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 >

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 >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

October 2, 2009
In this new ecclesiastical year, I greet you with paternal love on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod in order to announce that in recognition of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. ...Read Full Text >
11 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 2009- ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Δ’ΛΟΥΚΑ
Τῶν Ἁγίων Πατέρων τῆς Ζ´ Οἰκουμενικῆς Συνόδου, τῶν ἐν Νικαίᾳ τό δεύτερον συνελθόντων, κατά τῶν Εἰκονομάχων (787). Φιλίππου ἀποστόλου ἐκ τῶν ἑπτά· Θεοφάνους ὁμολογητοῦ τοῦ Γραπτοῦ, ἐπισκόπου Νικαίας ...Read Full Text >
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