Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

8th Sunday of Luke
Sunday, November 15, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
November 15 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
The angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, and those guarding it became as dead. Mary stood at Your grave seeking Your pure body. You stripped the power of Hades, yet remained untouched by its corruption. You met the Virgin and bestowed life. O Lord, Who rose from the dead, glory to You.



Apolytikion for Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties, scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou alone art good and the Friend of man. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

But you cannot be a neighbour unless you have compassion on him; for no one can be called a neighbour unless he  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

Let us make our mercifulness abundant, let us give proof of much love to man, both by the use of our money, and by  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 15 on Matthew 5, 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

 
NATIVITY FAST
Greetings in the Name of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ...

On Sunday, November 15th, we begin the fast of the Nativity of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ. While many may give little consideration to "fasting" for Christmas, it is imperative to follow so that we may focus on the true meaning of the season. So many of us get “wrapped” up in purchasing presents and office parties (which should ...Read Full Text >
PARISH LEADERSHIP

REV. FR. JON MAGOULIAS
PARISH PRIEST

NICK FAKLIS
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT



UPCOMING SERVICES

Saturday, November 14th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 15th
8TH SUNDAY OF LUKE
NATIVITY FAST BEGINS
Epistle Eph. 2:4-10
Gospel Luke 10:25-37
Sunday Divine Services 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, November 21st  ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, November 15th - Team 2: Stamus Cocoles, Mike Fostinis, Mary Gavrilis, & Nick Stavrianoudakis.

Sunday, November 22nd - Team 3: Nick Faklis, Chris Christie, Gary Kling, Steve Pallios, & George Simvoulakis.



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 >

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

The Philoptochos is collecting donations for flowers to decorate our church during the season of our Lord’s Nativity. If you would like to contribute please contact Anna Petrulakis or the Church Office.





COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD

Once again this year we will be printing our Community Christmas Card. The Community Card enables you to join us in wishing our Parish Family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your participation will save you the time of addressing envelopes and paying for the stamps when sending greetings during ...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 Fall Parish Assembly will be held following Fellowship Hour this Sunday. We will be discussing the ministries of our Parish and accept the Ministry Budget for 2010. All stewards of our Parish are invited to attend.

Parish Council Elections will be held on Sunday, November 29th, ...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 >

SIMPLE RULES TO PREVENT H1N1

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.

Practice respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you donąt have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; germs are spread this way.

Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Look for possible signs of fever: if the person feels very warm, has a flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering.

Stay home if you have flu or flu-like illness for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed ...Read Full Text >
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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