Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: June 3, 2012

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

WHEN THE DAY of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 7:37-52; 8:12
Pentecost - Trinity Sunday

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, "If any one thirst, ...Read Full Text >

Melania the Righteous
June 8 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fishermen all-wise, sending upon them the Holy Spirit and, through them, netting the world. O Loving One, 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
When the Most High came down and confounded tongues of men (Babel), He divided the Nations. When He dispensed the Tongues of Fire, He called all to unity, and with one voice we glorify the Most Holy Spirit. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
Goings up, and advances and progress from glory to glory, the Light of the Trinity might shine upon the more  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Theologian, 5th Theological Oration

For as thirsty men, when they have taken a bowl, eagerly drain it and then desist, so too they who hear the divine  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 51 on John 7, 4th Century


For the grace of the Spirit, when it has entered into the mind and has been established, springs up more than any  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 51 on John 7, 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
TODAY HOLY PENTECOST

06/03 8:00 am Matins & Divine Liturgy
Noon Town Hall Building Program Update - HC

TUESDAY

06/05 10:30 am Lesser Blessing of the Waters
11:00 am ASL Meeting & Luncheon - HC
6:30 pm Philoptochos Pot Luck ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship Quote:
The giver gets a double blessing : the joy of giving and gratitude from the one receiving. - Anonymous


2012 Stewardship Update as of May 30, 2012
Total Pledged: $360,540 Total Given: $208,582
Total Number of Pledges: 412

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

Festival Cooking:
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 >
Previous Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Bulletins
Publish Date:May 27, 2012
Publish Date:May 20, 2012
Publish Date:May 13, 2012
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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