Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: August 9, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17

BRETHREN, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:22-34
9th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, ...Read Full Text >

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
August 15 ...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. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
You were transfigured on the Mount, Christ God revealing Your glory to Your disciples, insofar as they could comprehend. Illuminate us sinners also with Your everlasting light, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. Giver of light, glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father. - Translation by Narthex Press
So absolutely nothing does it avail to be near Christ, if not being near Him by faith .... Signifying therefore  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 50 on Matthew 14, 4th Century


So that if his faith had not been weak, he would have stood easily against the wind also. And for this reason, you  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 50 on Matthew 14, 4th Century


The principle and source of the virtues is a good disposition of the will, that is to say, an aspiration for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Sinai, On Commandments and Doctrines no. 83, Philokalia Vol. 3 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 228, 14th century


The very fire which purifies gold, also consumes wood. Precious metals shine in it like the sun, rubbish burns  ...Read Full Text >
-Dr. Alexandre Kalomiros, The River of Fire, pp. 17 & 19, 20th century


Christ did not command the winds to cease at that time, but Himself stretched forth His hand and took hold of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century


And then we shall hear Him calling out and saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. This truth is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century


If, even after we have heard such words from Him, trials and temptations arise, and the tempests of evil spirits  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century


Let us, then, cry out loudly with Peter's words, "Lord, save us." And if we are willing to receive Christ into  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary, edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century

Vespers
Saturdays, 5:30 PM

Matins
8:30 AM

Liturgy
10 AM

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: John Boyer, Protopsaltis
Email: protopsaltis@annunciationsac.org

 
THIS COMING WEEK
TODAY
8:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy: 9th Sunday of Matthew

MONDAY
08/10 6:00 pm Paraklesis to the Theotokos
6:30 pm Food Festival meeting - LFR

TUESDAY
08/11 10:00 am Paraklesis to the Theotokos

WEDNESDAY
08/12 6:00 pm Great Vespers: The ...Read Full Text >

FESTIVAL COOKING SCHEDULE
Item Dates Time

Diples August 17th 9:00 am

Mousaka/Pastitsio August 25th 9:00 am

Syrup-dipping August 31st 9:00 am

Annunciation Book Club
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, August 11th at 11:00 am in the Book Store following the Paraklesis

The Book Club's next selection is: The Return of the Prodigal Son/ by Henri I.M. Nouwen, basded on the Rembrandt painting of the same name; copies are available in the Bookstore.


2nd Annual Panigyri Luncheon
When: Saturday, August 15th following the liturgy

Where: Hellenic Center

Tickets: $20 Adults, free for children 12 and under


Lamb and Makaronia Luncheon (wine included)

Tickets will be sold on Sundays and at the door.

Senior Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch
Senior Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch, September 21 to 25.

Transportation will be provided from/to the ranch from our church for a minimal cost.

For more information please contact the church office at 916/443-2033.

Hellenic Golf Classic
Thursday, October 1 at Lincoln Hills Golf Course

For an Entry form/flyer please call the church office at 916/443-2033 or email mmavroforakis@annunciationsac.org
OCAMPR Offers Pan-Orthodox Conference on Care for Severly Challenged Patients

August 3, 2009
The 2009 Annual Conference of Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) will focus on Care for the Severely Challenged Patient. Presentations at the conference will review the needs of patients with chronic illnesses and severe and persisting trauma from a pastoral, medical, and psychotherapeutic perspective.  ...Read Full Text >

Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs - August 2009

July 30, 2009
The August schedule of programs presented on Come Recieve the Light. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Bulletins
Publish Date:August 2, 2009
Publish Date:July 19, 2009
Publish Date:July 12, 2009
Publish Date:July 5, 2009
Publish Date:June 21, 2009
 
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