Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: May 27, 2012

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, 28-36

IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 17:1-13
Fathers of the 1st Council

At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify ...Read Full Text >

Justin the Philosopher & Martyr and his Companions
June 1 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for 6th Thursday after Pascha/Ascension
O Christ our God, You ascended in Glory and gladdened Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Your blessing assured them that You are the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for Fathers of the 1st Council
You are greatly glorified, O Christ our God, who established our Fathers as luminaries upon the earth, and through them led us all to the true Faith. O Most compassionate, glory to You. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Kontakion
O Christ our God, upon fulfilling Your dispensation for our sake, You ascended in Glory, uniting the earthly with the heavenly. You were never separate but remained inseparable, and cried out to those who love You, "I am with you and no one is against you." - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus. For He still pleads even now as  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Theologian, 4th Theological Oration, 4th Century


... for He continues to wear the Body which He assumed, until He make me God by the power of His Incarnation;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Theologian, 4th Theological Oration, 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

 
May 17, 2012
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For AHEPA Sunday - May 20, 2012
May 20, 2012

AHEPA Sunday

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church ...Read Full Text >
THIS COMING WEEK
TODAY
05/27 8:00 am Matins & Divine Liturgy - NOTE TIME CHANGE!
11:30 am Festival Cooking - Yiaourtopita - HC

MONDAY

05/28 Memorial Day - church office closed
11:00 am Peloponnesian Club Picnic at the Croatian Park

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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 >

Bible Study Classes
Father James leads a Bible study on Wednesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Annunciation Bookstore. The topic of the study will be the "Acts of the Apostles." All welcome.


ASL NEWS
Happy Father’s Day!!

Join us for our June luncheon on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m., meeting at 11:30 and lunch at 12:00 noon. We welcome all seniors 50+ who are Stewards of their Parish. Call Mary Kondos 916-457-2196, Mary Silva 530-753-2007, or Penny Kastanis ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos News
Attention all Philoptochos Members:  Please join us for our end of the year pot-luck dinner meeting on Tuesday, June 5, at 6:00 pm in the Hellenic Center. Let’s celebrate another successful year with great company, fellowship and a fun pot-luck dinner.  This will be our last meeting until October, so join us ...Read Full Text >
the Passing of Metropolitan Constantine, Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA

May 21, 2012
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America noted with great sadness the falling asleep in the Lord of Metropolitan Constantine of Irinoupolis, Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA, today, May 21, 2012, at the age of 76. ...Read Full Text >

70th Commencement of Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology

May 21, 2012
Fifty nine young men and women graduated from Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology this year at the 70th Commencement ceremony held Saturday May 19, at the Pappas Auditorium in the School’s hill-top campus in Brookline, Mass. This year, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology celebrates its 75th anniversary of its founding in 1937. ...Read Full Text >
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