Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

5th Sunday of Luke
November 1 ...Read Full Text >

Kosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
Sainted Unmercenaries and Wonder Workers, regard our infirmities; freely you have received, freely share with us. -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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Seest thou how by the place, by the things that waste there, He draws men off from this desire that is here, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


And together with what we have said, He brings forward an example also to teach thee moderation. And like as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


How then is it possible for the rich man to be saved. By possessing his goods in common with them that are in  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


But what now do we learn from hence? That no man can protect us there, if we are betrayed by our works, not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 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 578128
Modesto, CA 95357

Phone: (209) 522-7694
Fax: (209) 522-3926
Website: http://www.goannunciation.org
Email: annunciationoffice@gmail.com

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Jon E. Magoulias
Email: frjon@goannunciation.org

 
JOIN US FOR THE PHILOPTOCHOS FEASTDAY
FR. JON MAGOULIAS, NOVEMBER 1

The Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was established to assist our Church in reaching out to people in need. In its 87 year history, the Philoptochos has become the largest women`s organization in the world!

November 1 was chosen as the "feastday" for the Ladies Philoptochos Society in remembrance of the ...Read Full Text >
PARISH LEADERSHIP

REV. FR. JON MAGOULIAS
PARISH PRIEST

NICK FAKLIS
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT



UPCOMING SERVICES

Saturday, October 31st
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 1st
STS. KOSMAS & DAMIAN UNMERCENARIES
Epistle 1 Cor.12:27-13:7
Gospel Luke 16:19-31
Sunday Divine Services 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, November 7th
Great Vespers  ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL SERVICES

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

DIONYSIA GRAMPSAS-LOUFAS 4 YEARS
ANASTASIOS GRAMPSAS 10 YEARS
HARALAMBOS LOUFAS 17 YEARS
ANGELIKI GRAMPSAS 27 YEARS
MIHALIS GRAMPSAS 64 YEARS

On behalf of the ...Read Full Text >

BLESSING OF THE LOAVES

The Blessing of the Loaves (Artoklasia) was offered today for the feast of Saints Kosmas and Damian the Unmercenaries (November 1), patron saints of our Ladies Philoptochos Society. This service is a blessing for the health and well being of the family that makes this offering along with their friends ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, November 1st - Team 4: Nick Pallios, Jeff Brown, Michael Jaureguy, & James Sarros.

Sunday, November 8th - Team 1: Denise Zagaris, Ron Bowren, Paul Forakis, & Stamati Tsatsaronis.



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 >

OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Please note the Church Office has a new e-mail address. The new address is

annunciationoffice@gmail.com.

We would also like to inform you that the PO Box and Zip Code for mailing to our Church Office has been changed due to cutbacks in the Postal Service. The new address is:
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PARISH EDUCATION MINISTRY

Our regular Sunday Church School program has begun. Our young people are to be in church at 10:00 a.m. 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; following the Holy Eucharist, the young people go ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS & PARISH ASSEMBLY

The Petition for Candidacy forms to be elected to the Annunciation Parish Council are now available from the Church Office. The deadline to submit the nomination form is November 12 at 5:00 p.m.

In accordance with the Uniform Parish Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, ...Read Full Text >

GREEK LANGUAGE 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 >

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 2009

It is with much appreciation that we thank ALL the parishioners, the young and the experienced that worked diligently for the success of our GFF2009. You have been so generous in donating your Time, Talents and Treasure and we thank God for your love and dedication to our Parish and we thank you! We are ...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 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.

There are times when Parish activities take place and parishioners take pictures of the ...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

ONLY REGISTERED DANCERS MAY DANCE IN PERFORMANCES. Our young people must attend the Divine Liturgy and Sunday Church School in order to attend ...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 >

HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY

&

MEMORIAL SERVICES

We are honored to announce that
His Eminence Metropolitan Nikita of the Dardanelles
will celebrate the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, November 8, 2009
FEASTDAY OF THE HOLY ARCHANGELS

A Memorial Service will also be prayed for the remembrance of the Brave Men & Women who battled and lost their lives at the

Monastery of ARKADI
&
The Battle of Crete
&
The Beloved Diplomat & Prime Minister
Eleftherios venizelos


A FREE MEMORIAL LUNCH WILL FOLLOW

(FREE-WILL ENVELOPES WILL BE AVAILABLE – ON THE TABLES -- ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL PANCRETAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND)

Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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