Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: May 24, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 9:1-38
Sunday of the Blind Man

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Blind Man
May 24 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the Stylite of the Mountain
May 24 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Vincent of Lerins
May 24 ...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!”



Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone

Let us give praise and worship, O faithful, to the Word, co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He mounted the Cross in the flesh, suffered death, and raised the dead through His glorious resurrection.



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, 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.
What could equal these souls? These men had been scourged, had received many, stripes, they had been misused, were  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 36 on Acts 16, 4th Century


But I assert that he even received benefit from his blindness: since he recovered the sight of the eyes within.
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 56 on John 9, 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 23rd
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 24th
SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
Epistle Acts 16:16-34
Gospel John 9:1-38
Sunday Divine Services 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 28th
HOLY ASCENSION
Epistle Acts  ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL SERVICES

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

STAVROS GEORGIOU 1 YEAR
MARIA MICHAELIDES 1 YEAR

On behalf of the entire Parish we extend our prayers to their family and friends. May our Heavenly Father grant them eternal rest ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, May 24th – Team 1: Denise Zagaris, Ron Bowren, Paul Forakis, & Stamatis Tsatsaronis.

Sunday, May 31st – Team 2: Stamus Cocoles, Mike Fostinis, Mary Gavrilis, & Nick Stavrianoudakis.



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 >

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 $126,090.00! Construction on the “Back 40” is almost ...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

The Church Office will have summer hours Memorial Day through Labor Day. The office will be open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thank You! Anyone needing assistance from the Parish Office must do so during the scheduled weekday times.

The Office is not open on Sundays; this is ...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

REGISTRATION Has Begun! Young people, ages 5 (before 12/1/09) through young adults, are invited to participate in our Greek Folk Dance ministry Following the Divine Liturgy each Sunday we will have youth choir practice. Greek Folk Dance will begin practicing on Sunday, May, 17th.

ONLY ...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 Reverend Clergy
and the Parish Council
of the
Greek Orthodox Church
of the
Resurrection
Castro Valley, California

Prayerfully invite you to their

Parish Feastday

Celebrating the Leave-Taking

of the

RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD, GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST

Divine Services:

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Orthros – 6:00 pm
Liturgy – 7:00 pm

Fellowship hour to
Follow the Divine Services
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