Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: May 4, 2008

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20

IN THOSE DAYS, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 20:19-31
Thomas Sunday

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples ...Read Full Text >

Thomas Sunday
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Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus
May 4 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha

“Christ is risen from the dead; and by His death has He trampled upon death;
and to those in the tombs does He grant life!”



Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday

Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave, though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And, You renewed us through them with an upright Spirit, according to Your great mercy.



Kontakion

Though You went down into the tomb, O Immortal One, You destroyed Hades’ power, and rose the victor, Christ God. To the myrrh-bearing women, saying “Rejoice!” and granting peace to Your Apostles; You are He Who raises the fallen.



Magnificat of the Sunday of St. Thomas

Most radiant lamp and the Mother of God, the incomparable glory, and the one who is more exalted than all creatures, in hymns we magnify you.



For great is the dignity of the priests. ... And hold them very exceedingly in honor; for you indeed care about  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 86, 4th Century


... but the priest even if he rightly order his own life, if he have not an anxious care for yours and that of all  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 86, 4th Century


Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1) And here He pronounces  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 87 on John 20, 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

 
April 27, 2008
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios of America for Holy Pascha 2008
Holy Pascha
The Feast of Feasts

For since death came through a human being, The resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; For as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. (I Corinthians 15:21-22)

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests ...Read Full Text >
PARISH LEADERSHIP

CHRIST IS RISEN!


REV. FR. JON MAGOULIAS
PARISH PRIEST

NICK FAKLIS
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT




UPCOMING SERVICES

Friday, May 2nd
LIFE-GIVING FOUNTAIN OF THE THEOTOKOS
Epistle Acts 3:1-8
Gospel John 2:12-22
Divine Services 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 3th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 4th
SUNDAY OF THOMAS
Epistle  ...Read Full Text >

PASCHAL NEWS

It is with joy in the Resurrection that we wish to thank everyone for their support and participation during this holy season. We wish to thank: the Parish Council; the Philoptochos; the Senior Choir; Dynami Choir; the Chanters; the Altar Boys; the advisors and members of our Youth Ministry (HOPE, ...Read Full Text >

ARCHDIOCESE NEWS

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is in the process of updating 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 ...Read Full Text >

FLOWERS DURING GREAT LENT & PASCHA

We wish to thank everyone that contributed towards flowers during Great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha. You may still offer your donation to defray the cost by contacting Anna Petrulakis or the Church office. May our Risen Lord bless you for your generosity!

It is with much appreciation that we ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, May 4th - Team 2: Nick Stavrianoudakis, Aram Alexander, Stamus Cocoles, & Paul Forakis.

Sunday, May 11th - 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 ...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 >

SUMMER CAMP AT ST. NICHOLAS RANCH

The 2008 Summer Camp applications are now available from the Church Office or online. Once again this year there will be three sessions: July 6-12; July 13-19; and July 20-26. Young people, 3rd grade – high school, are eligible to attend. For more information and forms go to: ...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 19 – July 1, 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 ...Read Full Text >

PARISH HERITAGE

There are times when Parish activities take place and parishioners take pictures of the event. We would like to ask our parishioners to consider making a CD of the pictures they take at parish events, label the CD and bring it to the Church Office. In this way, we will be able to document many of the ...Read Full Text >

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

DANCE PRACTICE BEGINS TODAY! Young people, ages 5 (before 12/1/08) through young adults, are invited to participate in our Greek Folk Dance ministry.

We are looking forward to an exciting year as we welcome our new Executive Directors: Spiro and Ava Stamos. Spiro and Ava are well known for ...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 Church Office will have summer hours beginning next month. The office will be open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the months of June, July and August. Thank You!

The demands on each individual and family are great. In an effort to understand this we would like to ...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 >


Dance Like the Stars!

Come join us

on

Sunday, May 4, 2008

As we kick-off the dance program!

Registration has started, so please hurry and sign-up (ages 5 and up).

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