Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Sacramento, CA PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high! " -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
Chief Commanders of God; ministers of divine glory; guides for men and leadership of the Incorporeal; as Chief Commanders of the Incorporeal, plead for our welfare and for great mercy. - Translation by Narthex Press

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

 
November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
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THIS COMING WEEK
TODAY
11/1 Orthros & Divine Liturgy: 5th Sunday of Luke

TUESDAY
11/3 11:00 am ASL Luncheon & Elections
6:30 pm Philoptochos Meeting-LFR

WEDNESDAY
11/4 Both Adult Christian Education classes and Evening Prayers are cancelled

THURSDAY
11/5  ...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 >

2009 Christmas Card
The 2009 Christmas Card will be mailed to over 700 households. While there is a subscription donation to be listed, sponsors are also requested to underwrite the cost of the card and first class postage.

You can sponsor the Christmas card in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a milestone event ...Read Full Text >

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT NEWS
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.

Altar Boy Retreat
Sunday, November 15 at St. Basil in Stockton. Please contact Fr. Timothy if you are interested.

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 >

Joint Celebration and Prayer Service on Sunday, November 29, 2009
Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle

Orthodox Vespers will be led by Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco
Bishop Soto of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento is the Guest Homilist

A relic of St. Andrew will be present for veneration

6:00 pm Sunday, November 29, 2009
Annunciation ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos News
11th Annual Wine Tasting Extravaganza

Friday, November 6, 2009
5 pm to 9 pm
Hellenic Center
$25 per person




21st Annual Christmas Around the World
Saturday, November 14, 2009
10 am to 4 pm
Hellenic Center
Admission is Free
Previous Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Bulletins
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