Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 27 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -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
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 if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 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 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


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 ...Read Full Text >
THIS COMING WEEK
TODAY
10/25 8:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy: Sunday of the 6th Sunday of Luke
12:00 pm GAPA's OXI Day Luncheon in the Hellenic Center

MONDAY
10/26 8:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy: St. Demetrios the Great Martyr

WEDNESDAY
10/28 10:30 am Adult Christian ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School News
Sunday school will begin their Annual Coat Drive.

Sunday School will be collecting coats now through December 6 and they will be given to the KXTVB Coats for Kids program.

Next Family Friday- November 13, 6-8pm




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 & YOUNG ADULT NEWS
GOYA's Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 31
12-3pm in the Hellenic Center
$5 per person
Please come in costume.

YAL- Volleyball Tournament
November 13-15
San Jose
Practices are Thursdays 7-9pm at St. Michael's in Carmichael.
Call Theo Vasiliou for more information. ...Read Full Text >

ANNUNCIATION SENIOR LEAGUE ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNUNCIATION SENIOR LEAGUE

INVITES ALL SENIORS AND THEIR GUESTS TO JOIN THEM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 AT THE HELLENIC CENTER
11:00 AM SOCIAL 11:30AM LUNCHEON MEETING

Our November luncheon meeting is being generously sponsored by our beloved member Helen Beaudry. Helen is a ...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 >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >
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