Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: March 4, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40

Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 1:43-51
Sunday of Orthodoxy

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ...Read Full Text >

40 Martyrs at Lake Sebaste
March 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for Sunday of Orthodoxy
O Christ our God, begging forgiveness of our sins, we venerate Your Pure Image, O Good One. Of your own will you condescended to ascend upon the Cross in the flesh and deliver those You created from the bondage of the enemy. Wherefore, thankfully, we cry out, "When You came to save the world, Your filled all things with joy, O Our Savior." - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion of the Church
Today marks the crowning of our salvation and the revelation of the mystery before all ages. For the Son of God becomes the son of the Virgin, and Gabriel proclaims the grace. Wherefore, we also cry out with him, “Hail, O full of grace, the Lord is with you.”

Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
Peter, when after so many miracles and such high doctrine he confessed that, "Thou art the Son of God" (Matt.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


... while Nathanael, though he said the very same thing before seeing or hearing either miracles or doctrine, had  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


What can be the reason of this? It is, that Peter and Nathanael both spoke the same words, but not both with the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


And whence does this appear? From what he said after these words; for after, "Thou art the Son of God," he adds,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


Seest thou how He leads him up by little and little from the earth, and causes him no longer to imagine Him a man  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


Moses... was himself saved by means of wood and water before the Law was given, when he was exposed to the Nile's  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, Homilies Vol. 1, Homily Eleven para. 14; Saint Tikhon's Seminary Press pg. 123, 14th century

Vespers
Saturdays 5:30 PM

Matins
8:30 AM

Liturgy
10:00 AM

Bible Study
Adult Bible Study with Fr. Timothy; Wednesdays at 10:00 am with Morning prayer, followed by Bible Study at the Annunciation Bookstore. Also, Thursdays at 6:30 pm Evening Prayer, 7:00 pm Bible Study at the Annunciation Bookstore

Parish Information
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
600 Alhambra Blvd.
Mailing Address: 3022 F Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Phone: (916) 443-2033
Fax: (916) 443-2743
Website: www.annunciationsac.org

Proistamenos: Fr. James Retelas
Email: frjames@annunciationsac.org

Assistant: Fr. Timothy Robinson, Associate Priest
Email: frtimothy@annunciationsac.org

Assistant: Dusan Radosavljevic
Email: dushan@annunciationsac.org

 
THIS COMING WEEK
TODAY
03/04 8:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy: Sunday of Orthodoxy/
Procession of Icons
7:00 pm Pan-Orthodox Great Vespers at Ascension Russian
Orthodox Church in Midtown

MONDAY
03/05 6:00 pm Great Compline
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STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE
The journey through Great Lent and ultimately Holy Pascha serves as a reminder that God gave His "Only Begotten Son " for our sins and transgressions. This beautiful "gift" and act of love serves again as a reminder that all we have on this earth are gifts from Him. We are asked to be good stewards, to do ...Read Full Text >

BOOKSTORE NEWS
Now at the Bookstore: “Emerologio” for 2012;These are the Greek language, single page, daily calendars with identification of Saints & Daily Feasts of the Day along with other information on the reverse. Also available...The Greek Almanac (Kazamias)

"Studies in the Faith" Class
"Studies in Faith" class will meet on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 in the Lower Fellowship Room.  All are welcome. Bring a friend.

Upcoming Events
March 7th - Metropolitan Gerasimos will be visiting for Presanctified Liturgy and a special lecture by Fr. Stefanos Alexopoulos at the lenten meal immediately following Liturgy
March 18th - General Assembly
March 25th - Feast of the Annunciation & Greek Independence Day Celebration Luncheon ...Read Full Text >
Applications now available for The Christos and Georgia Trakatellis Fellowship

March 6, 2012
Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are now available from the Archdiocese for The Christos and Georgia Trakatellis Fellowship and the deadline is April 20, 2012.  ...Read Full Text >

2012-2013 Scholarship Applications Available

March 2, 2012
Applications and instructions for the three scholarships administered by the Chancellor’s Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, are now available for awards to be made for the 2012-2013 academic year. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Bulletins
Publish Date:February 12, 2012
Publish Date:February 5, 2012
Publish Date:January 29, 2012
Publish Date:January 22, 2012
Publish Date:January 8, 2012
Publish Date:January 1, 2012
 
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