Annunciation + Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Marcianos & Martyrios the Notaries, Chrysanthe
October 25 ...Read Full Text >

Commemoration of the Great Earthquake in Constantinople
October 26 ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 27 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐῤῥύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. He trampled death under foot by means of death; and He became the firstborn from the dead. From the maw of Hades He delivered us; and He granted the world His great mercy.

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 if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 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
Thursday 22.
Please note that the Parish Development meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed.
The new date will be mid-November; you will be notified once it is on the schedule.

Friday 23.
12p/ Delaware Valley Clergy Meeting at Annunciation, Elkins Park.
6:30p/ Youth ...Read Full Text >

My Church And I
Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
The above theme will occupy the Sundays to come. It is a theme that fits the times. Statistics show that 15% of Christians that used to be regular church-goers have abandoned that good habit. This statistic involves all Christian denominations, including the ...Read Full Text >


Also we tried to increase our understanding on the difference between religion and Christianity. For the definition on religion, please check the dictionary. Christianity though is much more. It is about a very specific and real God who has revealed Himself to us and has united us to Him through the ...Read Full Text >


Further down our lesson we mentioned four factors that keep us away from understanding "What is the Church".
The first, it comes from my ignorance. If I`m to be truthful I would say; “when did I bother in a serious manner to learn what is the Church?” Yes, I do know about Archbishops and Priests and all ...Read Full Text >

You Are Invited...
To a Fellowship Fundraiser.
We all spend money each week eating out in restaurants, bringing in takeout or purchasing prepared meals at the grocery store. We are looking for 10 or more host families throughout Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties to invite families and friends to their homes for ...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 >

Retreat Thank You
We would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make last Saturday`s retreat a success.  Fr. Veronis gave two very inspiring and challenging talks, and 40 attendees enjoyed wonderful fellowship and a delicious lunch prepared under the direction of chef extraordinaire Stephanie Ristvey.  Many hands ...Read Full Text >

Share-a-Ride to Church
Do you, or someone you know, need a ride to Church?
A number of parishioners have indicated on their Stewardship Card that they are willing to volunteer to give persons a ride to Church.
Please contact the office, 215-635-0316, and we will connect you with someone in your area who can bring you to ...Read Full Text >

Fall General Assembly and Parish Council Elections
The Fall General Assembly of our parishioners will be held on Sunday November 22, 2009, in our Cultural Center, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Official invitation should be arriving to your home by post mail.
Parish Council Elections will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Nominations for ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos News
Sunday November 1 is the Feast of SS Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota; the Patron Saints of Philoptochos. There will be a Memorial commemorated that day, offering prayers for the repose of the souls of all departed members of Philoptochos, and an Artoklasia for health and ...Read Full Text >

2010 OPA Journal
We are looking for a TEAM of volunteers to work on the 2010 Journal that is seen by thousands of people at the OPA festival.  Responsibilities include:  Soliciting Ads, Graphic Design, Data Input, Compilation of Articles, Financial Management. 
Come and get involved in this very important fundraiser!   ...Read Full Text >

JOY Kids Mission
JOY age children are invited to the Delaware Valley Region JOY KIDS MISSION on Saturday November 14, 2009, starting at 9:00 am, hosted by the Church of St. Demetrios, Upper Darby, PA.
The theme this year is "The Lives and Travels of Various Saints".
For further information amd registration, please ...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 >

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

Dear Parishioners,
The Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive is approaching its deadline, and we are less than half way to our goal. We are still in need of 48 pairs of new shoes for children. Shoes are such a basic necessity, which we take ...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 Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ς’ ΛΟΥΚΑ. 25 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 2009
Τῶν Ἁγίων Μαρτύρων καί Νοταρίων Μαρκιανοῦ καί Μαρτυρίου
καί τῆς Ἁγίας Ταβιθᾶς τῆς Ἐλεήμονος.
Ἦχος γ’ - Ἑωθινὸν Θ’

VI SUNDAY OF LUKE - 25 OCTOBER 2009
Of Marcianos & Martyrios the Notaries, Chrysanthe, Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by Peter the Apostle
Mode III—IX Eothinon Gospel.

40-day Memorial prayer are offered today for the repose of the soul of Konstantinos Verros.
The congregation is invited to join in prayer with the family ...Read Full Text >
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