NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY: Today is the day parishes across our Archdiocese honor the gifts and stewardship of their church musicians – the clergy, the choir, the chanters, and those who teach the hymns of our Church to our youth. Church Music Sunday occurs each year in October, the Sunday on or after the feast day of Saint Romanos the Melodist (October 1st), who is the patron saint of church musicians.
The ministry of music is an essential part of our religious life. Through our hymns, we worship the Lord, our God - we give thanks, we ask for blessings, we renew our faith, and we express the joy of Orthodox Christian fellowship. The contributions of church musicians enhance our worship and assure that the glorious treasury of our hymnography continues to edify us and future generations.
Annunciation parishioners who contribute to our year-round music program and who deserve our thanks for a job well done include:
Our Clergy:
Rev. Christos Christakis
Deacon Ben Rossiter
Our Adult Choir:
Theodora Annas Tina Colaizzo-Anas
Ethel Enserro Joanne Leon
Chris Marcello Scott McClean
John Melithoniotes Kelie Morphis
Anna Pappas Vicki Pappas
Libby Schultz
Our Chanters:
Kostas Angelopoulos George Kouvoutsakis
Tom Krestos Nico Leon
George Marinides John Melithoniotes
Tom Revelas Nick Stamatikos
Matthew Thompson
Youth Choir:
All of our Church School students!
When you see any of our church musicians, please share your appreciation for their gifts to Annunciation parish.
Coffee Hour: Today’s Coffee Hour is sponsored by the members of the Adult Choir. Come join everyone for fellowship, coffee, and snacks!