Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: February 10, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 15:21-28
Sunday of the Canaanite

At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Canaanite
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Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion

The joyful news of Your resurrection was told to the women disciples of the Lord by the angel. And throwing off the ancestral curse, they boastingly told the Apostles: death has been vanquished; Christ our God is risen, bestowing great mercy on the world.



Apolytikion for Haralambos the Holy Martyr

O wise Haralambos, you were proven an unshakeable pillar of the Church of Christ; an ever-shining lamp of the universe. You shone in the world by your martyrdom. You delivered us from the moonless night of idolatry, O blessed one. Wherefore, boldly intercede to Christ that we may be saved.



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

O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant: O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto you: Hasten to intercession, and speed to make supplication, you who does ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor you.



Kontakion
O Priest-martyr, athlete, champion Haralambos, your relics are a priceless treasure of the Church. Wherefore she rejoices, glorifying the Creator. -Translation by Narthex Press
Faith…is the beginning of our union with God: the true believers are the stone of the church of God, prepared for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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 707
Modesto, CA 95353

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

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

 
"Building the Body of Christ"

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
is most honored to present
Metropolitan Kallistos Ware
Emeritus Professor in Eastern Orthodox Studies
at Oxford University
Author of The Orthodox Way and The Orthodox Church
for a Spiritual Renewal Weekend

"Building the Body of Christ"
A Two-day seminar
Friday, February 22, 2008
&
Saturday, February 23, ...Read Full Text >
PARISH LEADERSHIP

REV. FR. JON MAGOULIAS
PARISH PRIEST

NICK FAKLIS
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT



UPCOMING SERVICES
Saturday, February 9th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 10th
SUNDAY OF THE CANAANITE WOMAN
Epistle 2 Tim. 2:1-10
Gospel Matt. 15:21-28
Sunday Divine Services 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, February 16th
Great Vespers  ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial prayers will be offered this Sunday for the repose of the soul of the handmaid of God:

MARY ANGELO 2 YEARS
ENRICO ANGELO 8 YEARS
MARIA GIKAS-KONTINAKIS 10 YEARS
JOHN GIKAS 44 YEARS

On behalf of the ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, February 10th– Team 2: Nick Stavrianoudakis, Aram Alexander, Stamus Cocoles, & Paul Forakis.

Sunday, February 17th– Team 3:George Simvoulakis, Nick Faklis, Andrew Georgiou, & Steve Pallios.



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 day, ...Read Full Text >

GOLDEN CIRCLE

Our Golden Circle is a ministry for parishioners, 55 and older, to gather for monthly fellowship. On Thursday, February 14, at 12 Noon, our Golden Circle will meet in the Very Rev. Emmanuel Papageorge Cultural Center for lunch and activities. We are grateful to the Ladies Philoptochos Society for ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP 2008

Christian Stewardship is the very essence of living our precious Faith that teaches each of us to return to the Lord a portion of our earnings so that the Church may continue to grow. Every person baptized and/or chrismated into the Orthodox Christian Faith may be a parishioner but a steward is ...Read Full Text >

A REMINDER FROM FR. JON

Please remember that our Parish Office is open Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Anyone needing assistance from the Parish Office must do so during the scheduled weekday times. The Office is not open on Sundays; this is the Lord’s Day in which we gather to worship God in Christian Orthodox ...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 >

TRIP TO GREECE

A tour of Greece is being planned for this summer: June 17 – 28, 2008. This is a trip of a lifetime…Athens, Thessalonica, Meteora, Delphi, Patras and Sparta to name a few of the sites we will visit.

Fr. Jon will be guiding this tour to some of the most beautiful sites of the world. Walk in ...Read Full Text >

PARISH HERITAGE

The 75th Anniversary Album may be picked up from our Church Office, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stewards of our Parish are entitled to one "free" album. Additional books may be purchased by stewards of the Parish for $25.00.



PARISH EDUCATION MINISTRY

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

YOUTH NEWS

We urge the parents to support our Parish Youth Ministry. This ministry is designed to teach our Faith through fellowship and service. It is comprised of young people in:

HOPE - Grade 3-5;
JOY - Grades 6-8;
GOYA - High School;
YAL – College.

It is important for our ...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

Our Greek Folk Dance ministry is progressing well this year with 80 registered dancers! ONLY REGISTERED DANCERS MAY DANCE IN PERFORMANCES.

Our young people must attend the Divine Liturgy and Sunday Church School in order to attend dance practice. We encourage our young people to participate ...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 >

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 >

Pilgrimage to Greece
June 17 - 28, 2008

Join us for a pilgrimage to some of the holiest Orthodox Christian sites in Greece. We will journey to Athens, Meteora, Thessalonika and Mistra. This tour is for everyone and an excellent opportunity for a family to experience Greece!

ITINERARY

Day 1: June 17 - Tuesday
Depart USA Arrive in Athens. Our hotel will be in the Syntagma area, the center of Athens, and just a short walk away from the Acropolis, the Plaka and Monastiraki. Your first night in Athens enjoy dinner in the historic Plaka, at a restaurant just below the Acropolis.

Day 2: June 18 – Wednesday
Athens morning tour with Guide and Bus. At the summit of the Acropolis is the magnificent Parthenon, the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, which was built under the patronage of Pericles and dedicated in 438 BC. Most visitors to the Acropolis are unaware of the Parthenon’s Christian past. Though it remained a pagan temple for 830 ...Read Full Text >
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