Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: June 7, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

WHEN THE DAY of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 7:37-52; 8:12
Pentecost - Trinity Sunday

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, "If any one thirst, ...Read Full Text >

Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
June 7 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Pentecost - Trinity Sunday

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, You Who made the fishermen all wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them did draw the world into Your net, O Lord, glory to You.



Kontakion

When the most High came down and confounded tongues of men at Babel, He divided the nations. When He dispensed the Tongues of Fire, He called all to unity, and with one voice we glorify the Most Holy Spirit.



For the grace of the Spirit, when it has entered into the mind and has been established, springs up more than any  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 51 on John 7, 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, June 6th
SATURDAY OF THE SOULS
Epistle Acts 28:1-31
Gospel John 21:14-25
Divine Services 8:30 a.m.
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 7th
HOLY PENTECOST
Epistle Acts 2:1-11
Gospel John 7:37-52, ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, June 7th – Team 3: Nick Faklis, Chris Christie, Gary Kling, Steve Pallios, & George Simvoulakis.

Sunday, June 14th – Team 4: Nick Pallios, Jeff Brown, Michael Jaureguy, & James Sarros.



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 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 >

PARISH NEWS

The Parish Council would like to thank everyone that has contributed to “Pave the Back 40” fund raiser. The work has been completed and we commend the Parish Council for an outstanding job! To date, the faithful stewards, ministries and organizations of our Community have expressed their love for ...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 >

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Before breaking for the summer, the Philoptochos will meet on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 6:30 p.m. A potluck dinner has been planned and we invite all members of the Philoptochos to attend.

Philoptochos Scholarship forms are available in the Church Hall during Fellowship Hour. We encourage our ...Read Full Text >

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 2009

Preparations for the 2009 Greek Food Festival have already begun! We pray that everyone will offer their support to this year’s GFF Committee. Our chairman for this year is Mike Fostinis and the co-chairman is Mary Gavrilis.

We have two baking dates coming up. The baking will begin at 8:00 ...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

On Sunday, June 14th, our Summer Sunday Church School session will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. During the summer session we have an opportunity to expand the knowledge of our young people in regards to our Faith. We encourage our young people to attend our Summer Sunday Church School and we hope that ...Read Full Text >

GREEK SCHOOL

Our Parish Afternoon Greek School has ended for the year. We wish to thank Despina Rodarakis and Dimitra Wilson for working so diligently in this language education ministry offered by our Parish.

We continue to be the only Parish in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that offers Greek ...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 >

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 >

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 >

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

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 >

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 >

GRADUATION & PROMOTION SUNDAY

JUNE 7, 2009

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
DIVINE LITURGY

GUS & KATHLEEN RENTZIPERIS BBQ
HONORING ALL GRADUATES
(SPONSORED BY AHEPA)

Parents are asked to please contact the Church Office before, June 2, if your child is graduating from:

JR. HIGH, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR GRADUATE SCHOOL

(Please let us know if any adults are graduating, too!)


Summer Sunday Church School

June 14 - August 30, 2009
9:30 am SHARP!
in the
Classroom Building

Young people ages 3 - 18 are invited to participate
in this exciting program.
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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