Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Andrew the Righteous Monk-martyr of Crete
October 17 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


So here again sleep occasions our ruin; so that there is need of continual watchfulness. Wherefore He also said,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 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

 
October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish ...Read Full Text >
THIS COMING WEEK
TODAY
10/11 8:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy: Sunday of the 7th Ecumentical Council
12:00 pm DSG Board Meeting-LFR

TUESDAY
10/13 7:00 pm Liturgy/Byz Music Appreciation class- Library
7:00 pm Cretan Club-LFR

WEDNESDAY
10/14 10:30 am Adult ...Read Full Text >

Annunciation Book Store & Book Club
2009-2010 Orthodox Planners-Now Available!!

Also

"Protoevangelion of James" Booklet as mentioned by Fr. Deacon David Cole is available in the bookstore-FREE!!

Next Bookclub meeting will be on Tuesday, October 20th at 11:00 am in the bookstore

Discussion ...Read Full Text >

Adult Christian Education has started
We are offering two sections of the same course, How to Read the Bible, on Wednesdays. The morning section meets at 10:30 am at the bookstore. The evening section meets at 7pm in the church for prayer and then in the bookstore. Come and join us.

The books for Fr. Timothy's Bible classes are ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Liturgy and Byzantine Music Appreciation Class
Orthodox Liturgy and Byzantine Music Appreciation Class:

Come see why we do what we do in Church; explore the history of our
services; learn the role of music in the Liturgy; Discover the profound
words of our prayer life.

Tuesdays at ...Read Full Text >

YOUTH NEWS
DSG 2009-2010
Dance practices have started!

Agapemenoi & Ta Asterakia-Sundays 12:30 pm- 1:30pm
Ta Angeloudia-Sundays 12:30pm-1:30pm & Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ta Pedakia-Sundays 12:30pm-1:30pm & Mon. 6:00pm-7:30pm
Levendopeda-Sundays 1:30pm-3:00pm & TBA
Neo Kyma-Sundays ...Read Full Text >

ANNUNCIATION SENIOR LEAGUE ANNOUNCEMENTS
The ASL Travel Agents have organized a group tour to visit the exhibition of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the de Young Museum on November 18, 2009 from 8am to 5pm. The price of bus transportation and entrance fee is $45. Please make reservations and send a check to Georgia Econome by ...Read Full Text >

Donations for New Surveillance System
We have a proposal for a camera surveillance system for the complex around the church grounds. As you may know, we have had instances of break-ins to vehicles, purses taken and other instances of urban outdoorsmen using our facilities. We know that a camera system will not eliminate all activity, but it ...Read Full Text >
Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

October 2, 2009
In this new ecclesiastical year, I greet you with paternal love on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod in order to announce that in recognition of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. ...Read Full Text >
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