Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: May 13, 2012

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 11:19-30

IN THOSE DAYS, those apostles who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to ...Read Full Text >

Isidore the Martyr of Chios
May 14 ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Sanctified
May 16 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for 4th Wednesday after Pascha - Mid-Pentecost
Mid-way in the feast, refresh my thirsty soul with the flowing waters of piety. For You cried out to all, O Savior, "Let him who thirsts come to me and drink." You, O Christ our God, are the Fountain of Life, glory to You. - 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
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

THE persecution turned out to be no slight benefit as "to them that love God all things work together for good."  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 25 on Acts 11, 4th Century


He shows that she is worthy to hear and not to be overlooked, and then He reveals Himself. For she, as soon as  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on John 3, 4th 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
WEEKLY PARISH LIFE:
We welcome Father Jason Roll, Presbytera Alexandra and family today.  Father is currently serving St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge.
TODAY - Fifth Sunday of Pascha - The Samaritan Woman
05/13 8:30 am Matins & Divine Liturgy

MONDAY
05/14 7:00 pm ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE
What is Stewardship? It is our active commitment to use our time, talent and treasure to benefit all people as acknowledgement of Christ's redeeming love. The beauty of Orthodox stewardship is that it is our self-discovery that leads to the level of our commitment. In other words we all travel the same ...Read Full Text >

Parish Directory
Parish Directory: In order to be included in the 2012 Parish Directory you must turn in a form.

Festival Cooking:
Yiourtopita May 27, Sunday Toula Hatzopoulos

Kourambiethes June 18, Monday Terre Terzakis

Koulourakia June 25, Monday Donna Wagner

Melomacarona July 2, Monday Helen Grammatikakis

Paximadia July 10, Tuesday Chris Dariotis, Angie Gianopoulos


Building Town Hall:
Building Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, June 3 immediately following the Liturgy. An update to the Master Plan will be given, along with a presentation on the landscaping and courtyard (Campus Kardia), schematic floor plans and exterior building design. We will also have an update on the project schedule and ...Read Full Text >
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress to Convene in Phoenix July 1-5

May 3, 2012
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will convene in Phoenix, Arizona, July 1- 5, 2012, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Concurrently with the Clergy-Laity Congress, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society will convene its Biennial National Convention in the same venue. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Bulletins
Publish Date:May 6, 2012
Publish Date:April 29, 2012
Publish Date:April 22, 2012
Publish Date:April 8, 2012
Publish Date:April 1, 2012
 
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