Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: February 5, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 18:10-14
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today

The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
February 5th ...Read Full Text >

Agatha the Martyr
February 5 ...Read Full Text >
It is possible for those who have come back again after repentance to shine with much lustre, and oftentimes more  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century


When lately we made mention of the Pharisee and the publican, and hypothetically yoked two chariots out of virtue  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


For this [pride], even when conjoined with righteousness and fastings and tithes, fell behind; while that  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


But all the same since he made his soul contrite, and called himself a sinner; which indeed he was; he surpassed  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


For the nature of a fast is such, that it does not suffice to deliver those who practise it, unless it be done  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century


To the end then, that when we have gone through the labour of fasting, we forfeit not the crown of fasting, we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th Century


The Publican fasted not; and yet he was accepted in preference to him who had fasted; in order that thou mayest  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily III, 4th 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: 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

GARY KLING
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT



UPCOMING SERVICES

Saturday, February 4th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 5th
TRIODION BEGINS
SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND PHARISEE
Epistle 2 Tim. 3:10-15
Gospel Luke 18:10-14
Sunday Divine Services 9:00 a.m.

Friday, February  ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, February 5th Team 1: Michael Jaureguy, Tony Gavrilis, Steve Pallios, & James Sarros.

Sunday, February 12th Team 2: Jeff Brown, Lawrence Kennedy, Gary Kling & Stamati Tsatsaronis.



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 >

STEWARDSHIP

We have completed the first month of the New Year and we have begun recording your Stewardship commitment to our Church for 2012. If you have not completed your Stewardship commitment to our Church for 2011, please do so this week!

We are grateful to those who have understood the needs of our ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

The ministry of the Philoptochos Society is meaningful and important in the life of our Church. We strongly encourage the ladies of our Parish to become members of the Philoptochos and to assist in this beautiful ministry that assists so many people. For further information please contact one of the ...Read Full Text >

ATTENTION PARENTS

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



PARISH PROJECTS

As we work to maintain the beauty and safety of our church complex we have completed:

1. The replacement of the doors throughout our facility which was approximately $25,000.00.
2. The installation of new lighting around the complex perimeter that was completed at a cost of $3500.00.  ...Read Full Text >

PARISH EDUCATION MINISTRY

Our regular Sunday Church School has begun. We would like to express our appreciation to the Sunday Church School staff for their dedicated service to our Lord and His Church. We also thank the parents that support our efforts by bringing their children and recognizing the importance of religious ...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 >

GREEK LANGUAGE CLASSES

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

ORTHODOX TOTS & TODDLERS (T.N.T)

Calling all Moms! Let’s get together and have a blast! Orthodox TNT invites you to be part of the Annunciation Mommy and Me Playgroup! Let’s learn, laugh and love together so moms and their children (ages 0-5) can get to know the other moms and children in our Parish. Our next play date is February ...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 >

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 >

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 >

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

Young people, ages 5 (before 12/1/11) through young adults, are invited to participate in our Greek Folk Dance ministry. Our young people must be prompt in attending the Divine Liturgy and Sunday Church School in order to attend dance practice. We encourage our young people to participate in this most ...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 >

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 >

The Modesto Cretan Chapters

Lefka Oree ~ Sisterhood Eleftheria ~ Apogoni tis Kritis

Very Rev. Emmanuel Papageorge Cultural Center
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
313 Tokay Avenue~ Modesto, CA

“ANNUAL DINNER DANCE”

Saturday, February 4th 2012

Vespers 5pm ~ Cocktails 6pm ~ Dinner 7pm Sharp!

For more info contact:

Mike Stathoudakis, Chair: 523-9040

Mike Kordazakis, President Lefka Oree: 526-4214

John Kordazakis, Secretary: 537-9670
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
Publish Date:January 29, 2012
Publish Date:January 22, 2012
Publish Date:January 15, 2012
Publish Date:January 8, 2012
Publish Date:January 1, 2011
 
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