Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: June 10, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:18-23
2nd Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called ...Read Full Text >

2nd Sunday of Matthew
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Alexander & Antonina the Martyrs
June 10 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Martyrs of China
June 10 ...Read Full Text >
Prayer, fasting, vigil and all other Christian practices, however good they may be in themselves, do not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, The Acquisition of the Holy Spirit: Chapter 3, The Little Russian Philokalia Vol. 1; Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood pg. 79, 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

 
PARISH LEADERSHIP

REV. FR. JON MAGOULIAS
PARISH PRIEST

MICHAEL PAPPAS
PASTORAL ASSISTANT

MICHAEL FOSTINIS
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT



UPCOMING SERVICES

Saturday, June 9th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 10th
2ND SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
Epistle Rom. 2:10-16
Gospel Matt. 4:18-23
Sunday Divine Services 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 16th
Great Vespers 5:00 ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL SERVICES

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

Coula Cocoles 40 Days

Christina Berris 6 Months

Daniel Karam 3 Years

Ariadni Fotinakis 5 Years

On behalf of the entire Parish ...Read Full Text >

PARISH WEBSITE

We wish to thank Spyridon “Ron” Bowren for updating our Parish Website. Please visit our site at www.goannunciation.org to see the changes that have taken place.



PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, June 10th - Team 1:Aram Alexander, Paul Forakis, & Mike Fostinis.

Sunday, June 17th - Team 2:Chris Christie Jr., Jeff Borden, & Peter 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 day, ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP 2007

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 >

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Philoptochos Scholarship forms are available in the Church Hall during Fellowship Hour. We encourage our young people graduating from High School and those in college to apply. The deadline for the scholarship applications will be June 30th, 2007.



GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 2007

Preparations for the 2007 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 Michael Jaureguy and the co-chairman is Effie Bazos.

The first meeting of the GFF2007 Committee will be on June 20, at ...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 >

FAMILY HERITAGE SERIES

The last two years have seen us celebrate the 75th Anniversary of our Parish and the 30th Anniversary of our Greek Folk Dance Ministry. Did you know 50 years ago, our Parish Church was moved from 6th and “I” Street to our present location? It is the 50th Anniversary of the building of our Church ...Read Full Text >

PARISH EDUCATION MINISTRY

Last Sunday our regular Sunday Church School year concluded. Graduates from Middle School, HIgh School, College/University and Post-Graduate School. We pray that for the continued success and progress of the graduates.

We would like to thank the AHEPA for hosting the Gus and Kathleen ...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 young people to participate in this ...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 HAS BEGUN!!!

Registration for our Folk Dance Ministry has begun. Children that turn five years of age before December 1, 2007 may sign up to participate in the ministry. A table will be set up in the Fellowship Hall following the Divine Liturgy.

The first series of ...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 >
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
Publish Date:June 3, 2007
Publish Date:May 27, 2007
Publish Date:May 20, 2007
Publish Date:May 13, 2007
Publish Date:May 6, 2007
 
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