Annunciation Sacramento Ministries and Resources
Annunciation Observer
July August Observer
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild will be starting up again in September and will be coordinated by Christine Dariotis, Mary Ellen Kassotakis and Rula Manikas. If you are currently a member of the Altar Guild, you will automatically be assigned a date or date(s) for the coming Ecclesiastical year, unless we receive notification from you. If you are not currently a member of the Altar Guild and would like to join, please also notify us! A new assignment list will be sent out to members in mid-August with instructions, suggested floral vendors (for those who prefer to hire a florist), etc.
A huge thank you goes to Jane Bardis who handled the Altar Guild beautifully for many years! Jane's service, talent and her organization of the annual February Altar Guild Luncheon has been appreciated and loved by all! Stay tuned for a "Save the Date" for the 2020 Altar Guild Luncheon.
Christine may be contacted at cdariotis@golyon.com or (916) 412-8112
Rula may be contacted at (916) 606-2193
Sunday School
Register for the Sunday School 2019-2020 academic year! First day of classes, September 15th
https://annunciationsac.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/64/responses/new
Annunciation Dance Ministry
Registration for the 2019-2020 dance season is now open!
https://annunciationsac.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/97/responses/new
Save these important dates!
- 9/8/19 -- Youth Ministries Kickoff Sunday
- 9/1/19 - 9/29/19 -- DSG Hosted Coffee Hour (weekly)
- 10/2/19 -- Sac Republic Greek Night with pre-game dance performance
- 10/4/19 - 10/6/19 -- Festival Performances
- 12/15/19 -- St. Dionysios Family to Family Project
- 1/10/20 -- Preview Rehearsal & Group Photos
- 1/12/20 -- Preview during Coffee Hour
- 2/8/20 -- FDF Glendi
- 2/13/20 - 2/16/20 -- FDF in Anaheim
- 5/8/20 -- Coffee Hour/Mother’s Day Event
Annunciation Greek School
Register now for the 2019-2020 academic year! Deadline is August 18, 2019
http://greekschoolannunciation.org/enroll/
Also, there is a tuition discount for all of the Annunciation church stewards. Please remember to identify yourself as a steward and receive a discount for each child enrolled in Greek school.
Our Annunciation Greek School is now Ellinomatheia certified! If you would like to take the certification test, please look for more information on their website: http://greekschoolannunciation.org/ellinomatheia/
Annunciation Senior League
Have a great summer! We'll see you on September 5th at The Old Spaghetti Factory!
More information coming soon.
10th Annual Hellenic Golf Classic - September 27, 2019
Registration is now open! Limited to the first 144 golfers! Please join us in celebrating 10 years of the Hellenic Golf Classic with food, fun, and prizes! For more information, please contact Pat Kallergis (916) 812-3649.
Sign up now at https://annunciationsac.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/92/responses/new
At and Around Annunciation Sacramento
Check out all the events at our church and around Sacramento!
http://www.annunciationsac.org/at-and-around-sacramento/
Acolytes
Young men ages 8 and up are welcome to learn about our faith by serving in the Holy Altar. Please contact Yianni Magoulias (Magoulias@AnnunciationSac.org) for inquiries.
Youth Ministries
Starting this September with the new ecclesiastical and academic year, we are looking to redesign and revive our Youth Ministries! Our vision is to begin each month with our GOYA (9-12th grade), Jr. GOYA (6-8th Grade), and JOY (3-5th Grade) gathering together at the church for a brief service and meetings. Each group will then break off into their own meetings supervised by a parent advisor and with the help and spiritual guidance of Fr. James, Fr. Timothy, and Yianni. These brief, 1-hour meetings will allow our youth to take ownership of their own ministry by planning events and philanthropies while growing together in Christ as well as gaining leadership skills. We are very excited about this new format and are thankful for your prayers and support! More information coming soon!
Upcoming GOYA Events:
- Annual GOYA Cal Berkeley Football Game Outing | August 31st
Contact Yianni Magoulias to reserve your spot. Day of logistics, pricing (approximately $20), and more coming soon. Sign up now on CCB through our website or Facebook.
Parish Contact
Have you moved? Do you have a new number? Please notify the Church Office to stay up to date with everything happening at our parish!
Parish Communications
In the fast-pace society we live in today, internet communications are the norm.
Please follow us online and on social media.
Parish Website: http://www.annunciationsac.org/
Parish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annunciation.sacramento/
Parish Instagram: @AnnunciationSac
Parish Twitter: @AnnunciationSac
Parish YouTube: Annunciation Sac
Annuciation Young Professionals: https://www.facebook.com/groups/310609672670680/
Annunciation Bookstore: https://www.facebook.com/AnnunciationBookstore/
Sacramento Greek Festival: https://www.facebook.com/sacramentogreekfestival/
Hellenic Golf Classic: https://www.facebook.com/hellenicgolfclassic/
Observer Articles are due on the 10th of the month
Please visit our parish website for the monthly calendar and to subscribe
http://www.AnnunciationSac.org/master-calendar/
Prosfora Offering
Every Divine Liturgy, the priest uses a special bread, called Prosforo, to prepare the Holy Eucharist. The priest cuts the bread in a special way and prays to God, the Theotokos, the saints, the prophets, and the angels for their prayers and intercessions… The priest also prays for all those living and those who have passed away. Following the Divine Liturgy, the remainder is handed out to all the people.
This bread is a beautiful offering by an individual or a family. The Church is always in need of Prosfora.
Please contact the Church Office for the recipe and to schedule a time to bring Prosfora.
Metropolis of San Francisco Ministries and Resources
St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center
Every summer, hundreds of children and teenagers from throughout the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco gather for our summer camp program. The Orthodox Christian faith comes alive for young people as they develop lifelong friendships and memories that will last forever. Summer camp activities include: arts and crafts, faith and culture, athletics, swimming, canoeing, campfires, archery, hikes, daily worship services, a visit to the Monastery of the Theotokos the Lifegiving Spring, and Orthodox life discussions.
http://gosfyouth.org/basic-information/
Annunciation Scholarship for St. Nicholas Ranch Summer Camp Sponsored by the Annunciation Endowment Fund
Interested in going to Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch this summer?
Apply now for Annunciation’s St. Nicholas Ranch Summer Camp Scholarship by sending your completed St. Nicholas Ranch registration confirmation to Yianni Magoulias (Magoulias@AnnunciationSac.org)
Application Deadline: July 6, 2019
2019 SUMMER CAMP DATES
Session I: July 7 – 13
Session II: July 14 – 20
Session III: July 21 – 27
Youth and Young Adult Ministries - San Francisco
The Metropolis of San Francisco is hosting the 2019 Young Adult League (YAL) Conference this Labor Day Weekend! This 3-day conference will have hundreds of young adults across the nation coming together for a weekend of great social events, guest speakers and workshops, worship, service and beach fun!
Ages: 18 - 35
Dates: August 29th - September 2nd
Website & Registration: https://cvent.me/ZlYm1
Where: Hyatt Regency Long Beach
$299 Student Discount Deadline - June 14, 2019
$375 General Deadline - July 14, 2019
$450 Late Deadline - July 31, 2019
*Registration Price covers all meals, speakers and transportation to and from the weekend's events*
Please reach out to Katherine Rotas with any questions - krotas@mac.com
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Ministries and Resourses
Hellenic College Holy Cross, Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Achrdiocesan Orthodox Christian college, graduate school, and seminary.
www.HCHC.edu
Ionian Village
Ionian Village is not just another summer camp; it is like nothing you have ever experienced. The campers and Staff come not only to understand their Orthodox Faith and Hellenic Culture in a more realistic and tangible way, but also to meet and interact with other young people just like them from all over the country. Through this interaction, their eyes are opened as to what the reality of being an Orthodox Christian in this world truly should be: to be people who live Christ-centered lives, to be people of love. " Applications open on March 1, 2019.
https://www.ionianvillage.org/summer-camp
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Introduced in 1983, the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write about and defend their faith. The purpose of the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is to give teenagers an opportunity to learn, write, and speak about their Orthodox Christian Faith, Church, and Heritage. This process will enhance their understanding and appreciation of their identity as Greek Orthodox Christians and cultivate spiritual growth and maturity. The overall Oratorical program is called an Oratorical Festival rather than a contest to minimize the competitive spirit and emphasize a joyful learning experience.
https://www.goarch.org/oratorical
CrossRoad
What does it mean to travel the road of the Cross of Christ in your life, for your life?
CrossRoad is an engaging 10-day summer institute for Orthodox Christian high school juniors and seniors of all jurisdictions that takes place every summer on the campus of Hellenic College Holy Cross in Brookline, Massachusetts. Students from the United States and Canada are invited to take part in an exciting summer vocations exploration program designed to help them discern their life callings and match their God-given gifts with the needs of the world. Applications are due February 1, 2019.
http://www.crossroadinstitute.org/
NEW YORK – Archbishop Elpidophoros received today Metropolitan Tikhon of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) for their first official visit. The two hierarchs discussed the developing relationship between the Archdiocese and the OCA in recent years, committing to deepening cooperation.
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros met with a delegation from the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC), including The Rt. Rev. W. Darin Moore (Chair), Jim Winkler (General Secretary and President), and Dr. Tony Kireopoulos (Associate Secretary General).
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros met today, Monday, August 12, 2019, with a delegation from the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches
