Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: May 3, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

IN THOSE DAYS, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8
Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself ...Read Full Text >

Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
May 3rd ...Read Full Text >

Timothy & Mavra the Martyrs
May 3 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
Standing by the tomb the angel said to the Myrrh-bearing women: "Myrrh is for the dead; but Christ has shown Himself stranger to death." -Translation by Narthex Press

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
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press
They [the women] had followed Him ministering to Him, and were present even unto the time of the dangers.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 4th Century


And these [the women] first see Jesus; and the sex that was most condemned, this first enjoys the sight of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 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 707
Modesto, CA 95353

Phone: (209) 522-7694
Fax: (209) 522-3926
Website: http://www.goannunciation.org
Email: annunciationoffice@yahoo.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, May 2nd
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 3rd
SUNDAY OF THE MYRRHBEARING WOMEN
Epistle Acts 6:1-7
Gospel Mark 15:43-6:8
Sunday Divine Services 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 9th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.  ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL SERVICES

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

DIMITRI SIMVOULAKIS 40 DAYS
COULA COCOLES 2 YEARS
CHARLES COCOLES 18 YEARS
GEORGE COCOLES 35 YEARS

On behalf of the entire Parish we extend our prayers to ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, May 3rd – Team 2: Stamus Cocoles, Mike Fostinis, Mary Gavrilis, & Nick Stavrianoudakis.

Sunday, May 10th – Team 3: Nick Faklis, Chris Christie, Gary Kling, Steve Pallios, & George Simvoulakis.



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 >

PASCHAL NEWS

We wish to thank everyone for making their Paschal donation to our Parish Ministry. If you have not yet sent in your offering, please do so during this glorious season of our Lord’s Resurrection.

In addition we would like to thank everyone that contributed towards flowers during Great Lent, ...Read Full Text >

ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL

The Annunciation Church in Sacramento hosted the District Oratorical Festival last Sunday. Stephan Word, in the Junior Division, will proceed to the Metropolis level, along with Yianni Magoulias, in the Senior Division. We pray that they do well at Metropolis Festival on May 9th.



SUMMER CHURCH CAMP

The 2009 Summer Camp applications are now available from the Church Office or online. Once again this year there will be three sessions: July 12-18; July 19-25; and July 26-Aug. 1. Young people, 3rd grade – high school, are eligible to attend. For more information and forms go to: ...Read Full Text >

PARISH NEWS

The Parish Council would like to thank everyone that has contributed to “Pave the Back 40” fund raiser. To date, the faithful stewards, ministries and organizations of our Community have expressed their love for Christ and His Church by contributing $119,590.00! Construction on the “Back 40” is ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP 2009

We have entered the New Year and we ask that you please make your 2009 Stewardship offering to our Parish. If you have not fulfilled your 2008 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 >

A REMINDER FROM FR. JON

We have returned to our regular hours for our Parish Office. The 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 ...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 EDUCATION MINISTRY

The regular Sunday Church School Program is held every Sunday. 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 >

GREEK 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 >

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.

We would like to express our appreciation to Ron “Spyridon” Bowren for photographing ...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 >

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 >

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

During Great Lent our dance ministry goes on a break. However, it is an excellent opportunity for us to gather many of our young people to learn to sing. Following the Divine Liturgy each Sunday, and beginning March 1st, we will have youth choir practice. There will be two choirs practicing: young ...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 >

The Cretan Clubs of Modesto
Lefka Oree ~ Sisterhood Eleftheria ~ Apogoni tis Kritis

Invite you to a Weekend of Festivities

Friday, May 1, 2009 ~ Welcome Night

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
313 Tokay Avenue Modesto, CA 95350

6:00 pm - 11:45pm

$10.00 Adults - $5.00 Students (includes mezedes)


Saturday May 2 - 9:30 am:

PAA DISTRICT CONFERENCE MEETINGS @ CHURCH

Saturday, May 2, 2009 ~ Annual Dinner Dance

Sportsmen of Stanislaus (S.O.S.) Club
819 Sunset Avenue Modesto, CA 95351
6:00 pm Cocktails - 7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm – 2 am Music and Dancing

Adults $50.00 Students $30.00

Reservations Only

No dinner tickets will be sold at the door

Music and Dancing Featuring:
Stefanos Mesaritakis: Lyra - Song
Yiorgi Karayiorgi:
Laouto - Song ~ Kostas Alexakis - Laouto

Accommodations at the Double Tree Hotel or the Clarion (209) 251-1612 or book ...Read Full Text >
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
Publish Date:April 26, 2009
Publish Date:April 19, 2009
Publish Date:April 12, 2009
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
 
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