Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: January 10, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13

BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:12-17
Sunday after Epiphany

At that time, Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving ...Read Full Text >

Sunday after Epiphany
January 10 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

During Your baptism in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the Creator’s voice bore witness to You, by calling You His beloved Son; and the Spirit in the form of a dove, reaffirmed the truthfulness of the Word. O Christ our God, Who were revealed from above and illumined the world, glory to You!



Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone

The angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, and those guarding it became as dead. Mary stood at Your grave seeking Your pure body. You stripped the power of Hades, yet remained untouched by its corruption. You met the Virgin and bestowed life. O Lord, Who rose from the dead, glory to You.



Apolytikion of the Church

Today is the crown of our salvation, and the revelation of the mystery planned from eternity; the Son of God, becomes the Virgin’s Son, and Gabriel announces the grace. Wherefore, we along with him, to the Theotokos let us cry out: Rejoice, O full of grace, the Lord is with you.



Kontakion

From above You appeared today, to the earth's people; and Your Light, O Lord, has shone brightly on us; who in full knowledge cry to You: You came, You appeared, O Light unapproachable.
Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when ye assemble  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Ephesians Ch. 13, 2nd century

Vespers
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays: 8:30 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday & Weekdays: 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study
Adult Religious Education:
First and Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Parish Information
Annunciation Church
313 Tokay Avenue
P.O. Box 578128
Modesto, CA 95357

Phone: (209) 522-7694
Fax: (209) 522-3926
Website: http://www.goannunciation.org
Email: annunciationoffice@gmail.com

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Jon E. Magoulias
Email: frjon@goannunciation.org

 
PARISH LEADERSHIP

REV. FR. JON MAGOULIAS
PARISH PRIEST

NICK FAKLIS
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT



UPCOMING SERVICES

Saturday, January 9th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 10th
SUNDAY AFTER THEOPHANY
Epistle Eph. 4:7-13
Gospel Matt. 4:12-17
Sunday Divine Services 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, January 16th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, January 10th – Team 2: Stamatis Tsatsaronis, Nick Pallios, & George Simvoulakis.

Sunday, January 17th – Team 3: Chris Christie, Mike Fostinis, & Gary Kling.

Stewards elected and ratified to serve as members of the 2010-2011 Parish Council are: Jeff Brown; Chris Christie Jr.; ...Read Full Text >

ALTAR BOYS

ALL ALTAR BOYS ARE EXPECTED TO:

* Dress properly, wearing light
colored shirt, tie, and dress shoes.
* The Sunday Church School Program now enables an Altar Boy to serve on Sundays when he may not be scheduled. If you wish to put in extra service on days when it is not your group ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial prayers will be offered this Sunday for the repose of the souls of the servants of God:

BETTY HASAPOPOULOS 40 DAYS
PETE HASAPOPOULOS 23 YEARS
PETER P. FORAKIS 40 DAYS
JOSEPH P. FORAKIS 23 YEARS
IRENE B. FORAKIS 10 YEARS
ANTONIA ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP 2010

We have entered the New Year and we ask that you please make your 2010 Stewardship offering to our Parish. If you have not fulfilled your 2009 commitment please do so this week. If there is a problem in fulfilling your commitment, please contact Fr. Jon. We pray that your increase will enable us to ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

During this holiday season the Ladies Philoptochos has been busy. We wish to thank them for their outreach to the shut-ins and to those who may be in need of support.

We are also grateful for all the donations received during the Christmas season. In particular, we wish to thank Anna ...Read Full Text >

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

We wish to thank everyone that has made a 2009 Christmas Offering. During these 12 Days of Christmas, we ask that you please return your Christmas offering envelope this week.



PARISH EDUCATION MINISTRY

Our regular Sunday Church School program has begun. Our young people are to be in church at 10:00 a.m. to participate in the Divine Liturgy. The young people are to immediately come into the church and sit in the front pews so that they may be able to receive the Holy Eucharist first; following the ...Read Full Text >

GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL

We strongly urge our parents to enroll their children in our Afternoon Greek Language School. Along with our Sunday Church School, our Afternoon Greek School teaches our children the Orthodox Christian Faith and our Hellenistic culture. Greek School enables our young people to develop spiritually and ...Read Full Text >

ARCHDIOCESE NEWS

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has updated its national mailing list. In complying with the request of the Archdiocese we have sent our Parish mailing list. We have been promised that the names and addresses will be kept in “strict confidence”. Should the Archdiocese make any financial ...Read Full Text >

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We are very blessed to have a wonderful church complex. This has only been accomplished by the generosity of the stewards of our Parish that understand the importance of gathering for Christian Orthodox Fellowship. We are grateful to everyone that has contributed over the years and we commit ourselves ...Read Full Text >

PARISH HERITAGE

We encourage you to visit our Parish Website: www.goannunciation.org. It is frequently updated and contains the Monthly and Weekly Bulletins, along with photographs and other information about our Parish.

There are times when Parish activities take place and parishioners take pictures of the ...Read Full Text >

YOUTH NEWS

Our Parish Youth Ministry is designed to teach our Faith through fellowship and service. The success of this ministry rests with the parents. We urge the parents of our young people to support this ministry with enthusiasm and love. Our Youth Ministry is comprised of young people in:

H.O.P.E. – ...Read Full Text >

PARISH BOOKSTORE

It has been said: “The more you read…the more you know!” We have a great selection of books, icons, music and other items that every Orthodox Christian can use! Our bookstore is brimming with new arrivals that also make excellent gifts for every occasion.

We wish to thank Linda Fostinis for ...Read Full Text >

TRAVEL PLANS

We wish to thank the parishioners that have used our Annunciation Parish travel service. Their efforts are resulting in donations to our Parish!

Please visit our travel website at: www.GoAnnunciationTravel.org. The travel website is powered by the same websites you normally use to book ...Read Full Text >

CHURCH MUSIC MINISTRY

The ministry of our choir members is to represent YOU and to serve as volunteers by using the gift of music to sing praises to our Lord is a true act of Christian Orthodox Stewardship. Parishioners, who may be interested in of our Church, and especially our young people, are invited to join the choir.  ...Read Full Text >

ANNUNCIATION GREEK DANCE GROUP NEWS

The 2010 FDF Preview Performance was enjoyed by all last Sunday. We wish to thank all the directors who have worked so diligently to teach our young people the beautiful dances.

We wish to offer our support to the 5 dance groups and two choirs that will represent our Parish at FDF2010 in ...Read Full Text >

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The demands on each individual and family are great. In an effort to understand this we would like to remind our parishioners that before anyone plans on selling items in our church complex or during Parish activities, they must have the approval of the Parish Priest. We also understand that ...Read Full Text >

ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS

We would like to obtain the e-mail addresses of parents and students for our Parish records. In addition, we ask that you please submit the names, addresses and e-mails for college students attending school away from home.



IN TIMES OF ILLNESS

“Come, O blessed of my father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;…for I was sick and you visited me…” (Matt. 25:31-46). When a member of our Parish is ill and has been hospitalized or may be recuperating at home, the immediate family of the ill person should contact ...Read Full Text >

CHURCH BEHAVIOR

Divine Services on Sunday morning begin at 9:00 a.m. There is no set time as to when the Divine Liturgy actually begins since the hymns of the Matins vary from week to week. According to actual Church Service procedures, each and every member of the congregation is required to be seated in the pews by ...Read Full Text >

OBLATION OFFERING

The Divine Liturgy begins with the offering of the faithful people of God. The gifts we bring forth are an expression of our faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Holy Communion makes us one with the Holy Trinity and is given for "remission of sins and life everlasting". The people are invited to ...Read Full Text >

PONTIAN GLENDI

Featuring “Live Music” from Greece:

Friday, January 8th 2010

6:00PM – No Host Cocktails
7:00PM – Makaronada

Adults - $ 15.00
Students - $ 10.00

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
313 Tokay Ave. Modesto, Ca. 95334


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V A S I L O P I T A

Our Annunciation Philoptochos
is honored to invite our
Parish Family for the annual
Vasilopita Celebration

Sunday, January 10

Immediately following the Divine Liturgy

in the

Very Rev. Emmanuel Papageorge
Cultural Center

The proceeds of the luncheon benefit our Philoptochos Ministries and the contributions support the ministries of
St. Basil Academy & Holy Cross School of Theology.

Adults - $8. 0 0
Students - $5.00
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