Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: June 10, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2

BRETHREN, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 10:32-33; 37-38; 19:27-30
All Saints

The Lord said to his disciples, "Every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will ...Read Full Text >

Peter the Athonite
June 12 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for All Saints
Your Church, O Christ our God, clothed itself in the blood of Your martyrs from throughout the world, as though it were a robe of linen and purple; through them, she cries out to You, "Send down upon Your people compassion, grant peace to Your commonwealth, and to our souls, great mercy." - 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
The world offers You, the author of all creation, as the first-fruits of nature, the God-bearing martyrs. O most merciful, by their intercessions, through the Theotokos, maintain Your Church in perfect peace. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century


AT all times indeed, but especially then when I reflect upon the achievements of the saints, it comes over me to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Hebrews 11, 4th Century


Peter ... put to Him this question in behalf of all the world ... For He had required of the rich man these two  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 64 on Matthew 19, 4th Century


But He seems to me here to intimate also the persecutions. For since there were many instances both of fathers  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 64 on Matthew 19, 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 we welcome Father Thomas Paris, Pastor Emeritus of the Cathedral of the Ascension in Oakland, California.

Fr. Timothy will be away from the church and office until July 1st.

TODAY
06/10 8:00 am Matins & Divine Liturgy
Noon GAPA Meeting - LFR

WEDNESDAY ...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 June 6, 2012
Total Pledged: $360,540 Total Given: $213,769
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

Dolmathes, July 12, Thursday Faye Vallas

Baklava & Galaktobouriko, ...Read Full Text >

Scholarships:
Endowment Scholarships: The Annunciation Endowment Fund will be offering up to eight (8) $1,000 scholarships to qualified high school graduates from the class of 2012 who have been accepted for enrollment to an accredited college or university, a community college, or an accredited licensed vocational ...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.


SUMMER CAMP 2012 at St. Nicholas Ranch
Summer Camp 2012 at Saint Nicholas Ranch: The Endowment Fund will once again subsidize $250 for the first 20 campers. Eligibility is based on a first come, first served basis and the family must be a member of the parish in good standing. Visit the Saint Nicholas Ranch website:http://www.stnicholasranch.org ...Read Full Text >


June 8, 2012
For the sixth year in a row, “FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism” will once again sponsor a series of financial aid scholarships this summer through its “Birthright Hellas” program to campers participating in the Ionian Village Summer Camp program. This summer, FAITH has awarded financial aid scholarships to 59 young people from all over the United States. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Bulletins
Publish Date:June 3, 2012
Publish Date:May 27, 2012
Publish Date:May 20, 2012
Publish Date:May 13, 2012
Publish Date:May 6, 2012
 
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