Looking Ahead Beyond Next Week...
- Triodion (pre-Lenten preparation): Starts on Sunday, February 17.
- Young at Heart Pre-lenten Luncheon & Speaker: Wednesday, February 20.
- Greek Education Seminar: Saturday, February 23, at St. Thomas, Cherry Hill.
- Del Val JOY Bible Bowl: Saturday, February 23, at St. Luke, Broomall.
- Spring General Assembly of Our Parishioners: Monday, February 25. Invitation here. 2018 Annual Report here.
- Saturdays of Souls: March 2, 9, 16.
- Annual March 25th Dinner Dance: Saturday, March 2, in our community center. Look for your invitation in the mail.
- Lenten Retreat (with Dr. Papanikolaou, from Fordham U): Saturday, March 9.
- Holy and Great Lent: Starts on Clean Monday, March 11.
- Regional Sights & Sounds Youth Arts Festival: Saturday, March 23, at Holy Trinity Church, Egg Harbor, NJ.
- Greek School March 25th Greek Independence Day Program: Sunday, March 24.
- Annunciation/Evangelismos Feast Day & Greek Independence Day: Monday, March 25.
- Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade: Sunday, April 7.
- Holy Week-Pascha: April 21-28.
Philoptochos News & Events
Go Red Sunday – February 17, 2019
The Ladies Philoptochos ‘Nausica’ continues its commitment to Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association’s national call to increase awareness and help prevent heart disease, the number one killer of American women. This is a call for women, by women, to take charge of their well-being and live stronger, healthier lives.
We invite all of our parishioners to show support for this important mission to increase awareness and help prevent heart disease in women by wearing red, the color of our hearts, on Go Red Sunday, February 17, 2019, when attending church services. We will also be taking a collection that day to benefit the American Heart Association.
Our Heartfelt Thanks
We are grateful and extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our parishioners who so generously supported our Homemade Pita sale on February 3rd.
A special thanks to Olga Econome, Chair, Dea Papadopoulos, Maria Mountis, Dora Mikroulis, Kiki Malitas, Vaso Trifonidis, Noula Spyrou, Panagoula Economou and Vaso Vagelaras who devoted their time and talent to prepare the homemade filo and pita - may God bless your hands!
Many thanks to the following Philoptochos women who worked in the kitchen and served the day of the Pita sale - Olga Econome, Maria Mountis, Dea Papadopoulos, Diane Saphos, Stella Fisfis, Stella Nikolopoulos. Maria Grigorakakis, Kiki Malitas, and Angela Vlahos.
We appreciate the generosity of Ari Mountis, Dea Papadopoulos, Magda Bougioukas and George Stathopoulos who donated food supplies for the pita and salad.
Thank you to all for supporting our endeavors.
2019 Membership Drive
The Ladies Philoptochos 'Nausica' annual Membership Drive has begun and we ask that you submit your 2019 Membership Dues. If you are not currently a member we kindly invite you to become a member of our Philoptochos chapter this year. It is our sincere hope that all female stewards of our parish will join us as we seek to fulfill the mission of Philoptochos. Male stewards are invited to support our Philoptochos chapter as an Associate Member.
We hope that you will consider supporting us with your membership in Philoptochos ‘Nausica’ this year as we continue our Philanthropic endeavors and outreach to those in need.
Membership letters are being mailed and Philoptochos members will be available during the Kalisorisma/Fellowship hour. Please contact Stella Nikolopoulos or Dora Mikroulis, Membership Co-Chairs with any questions.
Mathew 25 Ministry News
"Young At Heart" (65+ parishioners) News
Prelenten Luncheon & Speaker, February 20
On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, our Young At Heart Ministry once again is hosting a speaker from Rothman Institute Abington Jefferson Healthcare.
Dr. Daniel Kraft, Orthopedic Surgeon, will speak on issues of interest to us all. Our program will begin promptly at 12 noon. Please arrive by 11:30 AM. Pizza and dessert will be served.
Your response will be appreciated by Sunday, February 17, to ensure an accurate account of attendees.
Agnes Louridas, (215) 947-2992, Helen Papanicolaou, (215) 646-8752.
We look forward to seeing you!
Annual Feast Day and March 25 Celebration Dinner
Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Join us for dinner, music, and dancing!
Look for your invitation in the mail.
Saturday of Souls — March 2nd, 9th, 16th.
Please submit, in person, names to be commemorated on the specific Saturday of Souls you are attending. Matins begins at 8:30 am, and we kindly ask that kolyva (memorial wheat) and/or names be brought to church no later than 9 am on Saturday morning. The ushers on duty will be there to assist you.
Memorial Prayer Card here. Please clearly print or type the baptismal name to be commemorated.
Fr. John will be offering graveside Trisagion prayers at Lawnview Cemetery after the divine liturgy only on the first Saturday, March 2nd.
New Sunday Inclement Weather Policy
In our ongoing efforts to serve our community as best as we can, in the event of a snowfall we are implementing an OPENING ONE HOUR LATE option for Sunday liturgy to give everyone extra time to drive to church safely.
What this means for you:
- Sunday services will start an hour later: Matins at 9:30, liturgy at 10:30 am.
- Based on the weather forecast, a decision will be made by Fr. John and the Parish Council by Saturday noon if there is a need to go to OPENING ONE HOUR LATE for Sunday.
- If the snowfall is such that the roads are dangerous, Sunday services may be CANCELLED all together.
- You will be notified by email Saturday afternoon if we are OPENING ONE HOUR LATE, or if Sunday services are CANCELLED all together.
- A message will also be posted on our webpage, Facebook page, and church voice mail.
- The time change and message will apply to all Sunday activities.
- If you do not receive a message from church on Saturday, it means that liturgy times are normal on Sunday.
- As always, please use your best judgment when you choose to drive in snow, drive safely and remember: the ‘turtle’ wins this race!
We are also pleased to inform you that we have a new snow plowing company that takes care of our parking lot, sidewalks, pathways, and entrances to our church building. In the event of snowfall, everything will be cleaned and properly salted prior to Sunday’s liturgy and every weekday liturgy and church activity.
Help Wanted: Church Sexton/Caretaker
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park, PA is seeking a full or part-time Sexton/Caretaker.
The qualified applicant will have a demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning, building maintenance, basic repairs, grounds care, and kitchen and banquet hall setup and cleanup. He/She must be trustworthy, reliable, willing to follow instructions, and be able to work flexible working hours with minimal supervision.
For further information and consideration, please contact Parish Council President Mrs. Cathy Avgiris, 215-635-0316.
H Ελληνική Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου στο Elkins Park, PA, ζητά να προσλάβει Νεωκόρο/ Eπιστάτη, πλήρους ή μερικής απασχόλησης.
Ο/Η κατάλληλος/η υποψήφιος/α πρέπει να κατέχει βασικές γνώσεις καθαρισμού και συντήρησης οικοδομής, γνώσεις βασικών επισκευών, και προετοιμασίας και καθαρισμού κουζίνας και αίθουσας. Πρέπει να είναι ειλικρινής, αξιόπιστος/η, να ακολουθεί οδηγίες πρόθυμα, να μπορεί να εργάζεται με ελάχιστη επίβλεψη και να είναι προσαρμόσιμος/η σε ευέλικτο ωράριο.
Για περαιτέρω πληροφορίες και ραντεβού για συνέντευξη, παρακαλώ απευθυνθείτε στην πρόεδρο του Κοινοτικού Συμβουλίου κ. Αικατερίνη Αυγήρη, 215-635-0316