Annunciation Church, Modesto, CA PUBLISH DATE: September 7, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
Sunday before Holy Cross

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of ...Read Full Text >

Sunday before Holy Cross
September 7, 2008 ...Read Full Text >

Kassiani the Hymnographer
September 7 ...Read Full Text >

Sozon the Martyr
September 7 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the power of His reign: He has conquered death by death, and become the first born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy.



Apolytikion for The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

From the root of Jesse and the loins of David the King, Mary, the child of God, is born for our sake this day. Hence, all creation exults on its renewal. Both Heaven and the earth rejoice together now. Praise her, O tribes of nations here below. The righteous Joachim rejoices, and Anna keeps feast, crying out: The barren bears the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.



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 of the Forefeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Today the Theotokos, the Virgin Mary, by divine design is born of one thought sterile. She is the eternal bridal chamber of the heavenly bridegroom, the chariot of the divine Word. For this was she predestined, as the gate of heaven and Mother of life.
"He gave His Only-begotten Son," not a servant, not an Angel, not an Archangel. And yet no one would show such  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 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, September 6th
Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 7th
SUNDAY BEFORE THE HOLY CROSS
Epistle Gal. 6:11-18
Gospel John 3:13-17
Sunday Divine Services 9:00 a.m.

Monday, September 8th
THE ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial prayers will be offered this Sunday for the repose of the soul of the servant of God:

GEORGE LAMBROS 6 MONTHS

On behalf of the entire Parish we extend our prayers to his family and friends. May our Heavenly Father grant him eternal rest where there is no pain or sorrow, but ...Read Full Text >

ARCHDIOCESE NEWS

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is in the process of updating 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 ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL

Sunday, September 7th - Team 4: Michael Jaureguy, Chris Christie, Nick Pallios, Jim Sarros, & Peter Stavrianoudakis.

Sunday, September 14th - Team 1: Stamatis Tsatsaronis, Ron Bowren, Mike Fostinis, & Denise Zagaris.



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 2008

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 >

A REMINDER FROM FR. JON

Please remember that our Summer Parish Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 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 >

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 2008

Preparations for the 2008 Greek Food Festival have already begun! The next meeting of the GFF2008 Committee will be on September 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Classroom Building. ALL GFF Chairpeople are expected to be in attendance! Tickets for the 2008 Greek Food Festival are now available in the Church ...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 >

PARISH EDUCATION MINISTRY

The regular Sunday Church School Program begins this 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 >

YOUTH NEWS

On Monday, September 8th, young people in grades 3 - High School are invited to meet for the first meeting of the new Church Year. Elections will be held that evening for the officers that will help coordinate this important ministry of our Church. Please attend! Our Youth Ministry is comprised of young ...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! Young people, ages 5 (before 12/1/08) through young adults, are invited to participate in our Greek Folk Dance ministry.

ONLY REGISTERED DANCERS MAY DANCE IN PERFORMANCES. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT DANCERS SIGN UP EARLY AND ATTEND THE PRACTICES.

Our young ...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 Church Office will have summer hours beginning next month. The office will be open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the months of June, July and August. Thank You!

The demands on each individual and family are great. In an effort to understand this we would like to ...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 >

We strongly encourage EVERYONE to attend

A Special Presentation of Faith and Family

Journey to the iWorld

September 6, 2008

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
313 Tokay Avenue
Modesto, CA

“See what’s ahead for parents, young people and the Church”

iPod
iPhone
“I AM”

Presenter: Theo Nicolakis
Director of Information and Technologies
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

For further information and reservations
please contact us today:
Church Office – 209-522-7694
email – annunciationoffice@yahoo.com
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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