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Annunciation/Evangelismos Church, Elkins Park, PA
Publish Date: 2020-02-02
Bulletin Contents
Weekend Update
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Annunciation Sunday Catechism School
Community News and Events
Focus on Our Church Family
Stewardship Update
Bulletin Inserts
Help Needed
Beyond Annunciation
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Annunciation/Evangelismos Church, Elkins Park, PA

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (215) 635-0316
  • Fax:
  • (215) 635-8301
  • Street Address:

  • 7921 Old York Road

  • Elkins Park, PA 19027

Contact Information

Presiding Priest: Rev. Fr. John L. Johns


frjohn@anngoc.org | (215) 635-0316

Services Schedule

We meet for divine worship every Sunday morning starting with Orthros (Matins) 8:30, Divine Liturgy 9:30-11AM, followed by a fellowship hour in our community center. All are invited!

Please see Community Calendar for a complete listing of all weekday feast-days and worship services.

Past Bulletins


Weekend Update

The Meeting of our Lord, February 2, 2020

Ἡ Ὑπαπαντὴ τοῦ Κυρίου, 2 Φεβρουαρίου, 2020. Το κήρυγμα ΕΔΩ

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY
  • IOCC Souper Bowl tray and a collection of canned goods.
  • Philoptochos hosts the fellowship hour.
  • 12 pm GOYA Sights & Sounds practice.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
  • 5 pm Greek School Board & parents conference.
  • 5 pm Greek School classes.
  • 7 pm Intermediate/Advanced adult Greek class.
  • 7 pm Philoptochos Board meeting,
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
  • 7 pm Bible Study.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
  • 7 pm Choir rehearsal.
Friday, February 7, 2020
  • 5 pm Greek School classes.
  • 5:30 pm PTO general assembly.
  • 6:30 pm Beginners adult Greek class.
  • 6:30 pm HOPE & JOY dance practice.
  • 6:30 pm GOYA "Friday with Father John."
  • 7:30 pm GOYA Sights & Sounds practice.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
  • 10 am Regional HOPE/JOY Bible Bowl hosted by St Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville, PA.
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, February 9, 2020
  • The Triodion begins today.
  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY
  • Godparents’ Sunday, Youth Sunday.
  • Philoptochos Go-Red for women & collection to benefit heart health.
  • PTO godparents treat buffet.
  • GOYA Sights & Sounds practice.
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Saints and Feasts

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February 02

The Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple

When the most pure Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary's forty days of purification had been fulfilled, she took her first-born Son to Jerusalem on this, the fortieth day after His birth, that she might present Him in the temple according to the Law of Moses, which teaches that every first-born male child be dedicated to God, and also that she might offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons, as required by the Law (Luke 2:22-24; Exod. 13:2; Lev. 12:6-8). On this same day, a just and devout man, the greatly aged Symeon, was also present in the temple, being guided by the Holy Spirit. For a long time, this man had been awaiting the salvation of God, and he had been informed by divine revelation that he would not die until he beheld the Lord's Christ. Thus, when he beheld Him at that time and took Him up into his aged arms, he gave glory to God, singing: "Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, O Master. . ." And he confessed that he would close his eyes joyfully, since he had seen the Light of revelation for the nations and the Glory of Israel (Luke 2:25-32). From ancient times, the Holy Church has retained this tradition of the churching of the mother and new-born child on the fortieth day and of the reading of prayers of purification.

The Apodosis of the Feast of the Meeting in the Temple is usually on the 9th of February. This, however, may vary if the Feast falls within the period of the Triodion. Should this occur, the Typicon should be consulted for specific information concerning the Apodosis of the Feast.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Luke 1: 46-48.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Verse: For he has regarded the humility of his servant.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 7:7-17.

BRETHREN, it is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. Here tithes are received by mortal men; there, by one whom it is testified that he lives. One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him. Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, who has become a priest, not according to a legal requirement concerning bodily descent but by the power of an indestructible life. For it is witnessed of him, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Προκείμενον. Third Mode. Λουκάν 1:46-48.
Μεγαλύνει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον, καὶ ἠγαλλίασε τὸ πνεῦμά μου ἐπὶ τῷ Θεῷ τῷ σωτῆρί μου.
Στίχ. Ὅτι ἐπέβλεψεν ἐπὶ τὴν ταπείνωσιν τῆς δούλης αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 7:7-17.

Ἀδελφοί, χωρὶς δὲ πάσης ἀντιλογίας, τὸ ἔλαττον ὑπὸ τοῦ κρείττονος εὐλογεῖται. Καὶ ὧδε μὲν δεκάτας ἀποθνῄσκοντες ἄνθρωποι λαμβάνουσιν· ἐκεῖ δέ, μαρτυρούμενος ὅτι ζῇ. Καί, ὡς ἔπος εἰπεῖν, διὰ Ἀβραὰμ καὶ Λευῒ ὁ δεκάτας λαμβάνων δεδεκάτωται· ἔτι γὰρ ἐν τῇ ὀσφύϊ τοῦ πατρὸς ἦν, ὅτε συνήντησεν αὐτῷ ὁ Μελχισεδέκ. Εἰ μὲν οὖν τελείωσις διὰ τῆς Λευϊτικῆς ἱερωσύνης ἦν - ὁ λαὸς γὰρ ἐπʼ αὐτῇ νενομοθέτητο - τίς ἔτι χρεία, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἕτερον ἀνίστασθαι ἱερέα, καὶ οὐ κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Ἀαρὼν λέγεσθαι; Μετατιθεμένης γὰρ τῆς ἱερωσύνης, ἐξ ἀνάγκης καὶ νόμου μετάθεσις γίνεται. Ἐφʼ ὃν γὰρ λέγεται ταῦτα, φυλῆς ἑτέρας μετέσχηκεν, ἀφʼ ἧς οὐδεὶς προσέσχηκεν τῷ θυσιαστηρίῳ. Πρόδηλον γὰρ ὅτι ἐξ Ἰούδα ἀνατέταλκεν ὁ κύριος ἡμῶν, εἰς ἣν φυλὴν οὐδὲν περὶ ἱερωσύνης Μωϋσῆς ἐλάλησεν. Καὶ περισσότερον ἔτι κατάδηλόν ἐστιν, εἰ κατὰ τὴν ὁμοιότητα Μελχισεδὲκ ἀνίσταται ἱερεὺς ἕτερος, ὃς οὐ κατὰ νόμον ἐντολῆς σαρκικῆς γέγονεν, ἀλλὰ κατὰ δύναμιν ζωῆς ἀκαταλύτου· μαρτυρεῖ γὰρ ὅτι Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ.

Gospel Reading

The Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
The Reading is from Luke 2:22-40

At that time, the parents brought the child Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord") and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Symeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,

"Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."

And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Symeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

The Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 2:22-40

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἀνήγαγον αὐτὸν εἰς ῾Ιεροσόλυμα παραστῆσαι τῷ Κυρίῳ, καθὼς γέγραπται ἐν νόμῳ Κυρίου ὅτι πᾶν ἄρσεν διανοῖγον μήτραν ἅγιον τῷ Κυρίῳ κληθήσεται, καὶ τοῦ δοῦναι θυσίαν κατὰ τὸ εἰρημένον ἐν νόμῳ Κυρίου, ζεῦγος τρυγόνων ἢ δύο νεοσσοὺς περιστερῶν. Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἦν ἄνθρωπος ἐν ῾Ιεροσολύμοις ᾧ ὄνομα Συμεών, καὶ ὁ ἄνθρωπος οὗτος δίκαιος καὶ εὐλαβής, προσδεχόμενος παράκλησιν τοῦ ᾿Ισραήλ, καὶ Πνεῦμα ἦν ῞Αγιον ἐπ᾿ αὐτόν· καὶ ἦν αὐτῷ κεχρηματισμένον ὑπὸ τοῦ Πνεύματος τοῦ ῾Αγίου μὴ ἰδεῖν θάνατον πρὶν ἢ ἴδῃ τὸν Χριστὸν Κυρίου. καὶ ἦλθεν ἐν τῷ Πνεύματι εἰς τὸ ἱερόν· καὶ ἐν τῷ εἰσαγαγεῖν τοὺς γονεῖς τὸ παιδίον ᾿Ιησοῦν τοῦ ποιῆσαι αὐτοὺς κατὰ τὸ εἰθισμένον τοῦ νόμου περὶ αὐτοῦ, καὶ αὐτὸς ἐδέξατο αὐτὸν εἰς τὰς ἀγκάλας αὐτοῦ καὶ εὐλόγησε τὸν Θεὸν καὶ εἶπε·

νῦν ἀπολύεις τὸν δοῦλόν σου, δέσποτα, κατὰ τὸ ῥῆμά σου ἐν εἰρήνῃ, ὅτι εἶδον οἱ ὀφθαλμοί μου τὸ σωτήριόν σου, ὃ ἡτοίμασας κατὰ πρόσωπον πάντων τῶν λαῶν, φῶς εἰς ἀποκάλυψιν ἐθνῶν καὶ δόξαν λαοῦ σου ᾿Ισραήλ.

καὶ ἦν ᾿Ιωσὴφ καὶ ἡ μήτηρ αὐτοῦ θαυμάζοντες ἐπὶ τοῖς λαλουμένοις περὶ αὐτοῦ. καὶ εὐλόγησεν αὐτοὺς Συμεὼν καὶ εἶπε πρὸς Μαριὰμ τὴν μητέρα αὐτοῦ· ἰδοὺ οὗτος κεῖται εἰς πτῶσιν καὶ ἀνάστασιν πολλῶν ἐν τῷ ᾿Ισραὴλ καὶ εἰς σημεῖον ἀντιλεγόμενον. καὶ σοῦ δὲ αὐτῆς τὴν ψυχὴν διελεύσεται ῥομφαία, ὅπως ἂν ἀποκαλυφθῶσιν ἐκ πολλῶν καρδιῶν διαλογισμοί. Καὶ ἦν ῎Αννα προφῆτις, θυγάτηρ Φανουήλ, ἐκ φυλῆς ᾿Ασήρ· αὕτη προβεβηκυῖα ἐν ἡμέραις πολλαῖς, ζήσασα ἔτη μετὰ ἀνδρὸς ἑπτὰ ἀπὸ τῆς παρθενίας αὐτῆς, καὶ αὐτὴ χήρα ὡς ἐτῶν ὀγδοήκοντα τεσσάρων, ἣ οὐκ ἀφίστατο ἀπὸ τοῦ ἱεροῦ νηστείαις καὶ δεήσεσι λατρεύουσα νύκτα καὶ ἡμέραν· καὶ αὕτη αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ ἐπιστᾶσα ἀνθωμολογεῖτο τῷ Κυρίῳ καὶ ἐλάλει περὶ αὐτοῦ πᾶσι τοῖς προσδεχομένοις λύτρωσιν ἐν ῾Ιερουσαλήμ. Καὶ ὡς ἐτέλεσαν ἅπαντα τὰ κατὰ τὸν νόμον Κυρίου, ὑπέστρεψαν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν εἰς τὴν πόλιν ἑαυτῶν Ναζαρέτ. Τὸ δὲ παιδίον ηὔξανε καὶ ἐκραταιοῦτο πνεύματι πληρούμενον σοφίας, καὶ χάρις Θεοῦ ἦν ἐπ᾿ αὐτό.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The Ancient of Days, who in times past gave Moses the Law on Sinai, appears this day as a babe. As Maker of the Law He fulfills the Law, and according to the Law He is brought into the temple and given over to the Elder.
Anatolios
Festal Menaion. Great Vespers.

Simeon the righteous receives Him, and beholding the fulfillment of the divine ordinance now brought to pass, rejoicing he cries aloud, "My eyes have seen the mystery hidden from the ages, made manifest in these latter days, the Light that disperses the dark folly of the Gentiles without faith and the Glory of the newly chosen Israel."
Anatolios
Festal Menaion. Great Vespers.

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Annunciation Sunday Catechism School

Godparents Sunday, February 9, 2020

We invite all children and their godparents to attend the liturgy and a special ceremony as a reminder of this beautiful sacrament and bond. Please join us for refreshments in the cultural center with your nounas and nounos!  If your godparents are unavailable, please bring a special family member or friend with you. We want every child to participate.

Thank you, Sunday school Directors Tina Hadgimallis and Stella Fisfis.

CrossRoad 2020

CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition. 

Participants from all over the country come together to experience daily worship, take theology classes from some of the best professors in the country, visit local parishes, serve their neighbors, tour the city, and even spend a day at the beach.

Click HERE for more information. The application deadline is February 1, 2020

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Community News and Events

Congratulations!

To Anna Dalson for being our parish Greek School honoree at the 2020 Regional Greek Letters Day Celebration on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Anna is proud to have been a member of the Annunciation Greek School Board and the work done to improve the quality of its Greek School Program. We worked to establish a high-quality after-school language program, where students would not only learn the Greek language but would explore and grow in their cultural identity and heritage. We improved the overall curriculum, attracted and maintained quality instructors, and encouraged our community to invest time and energy in the Greek School itself.  Our work set the stage for a revitalized Greek School that now has record enrollment, top-notch instructors, and a proud and dedicated community invested in its success.

To Dimitra Ganas for being our parish PTO honoree at the 2020 Regional Greek Letters Day Celebration on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Dimitra was born and raised in Nemea, Corinth, Greece, and came to the United States in 1978. She has two children and four grandchildren. Dimitra has been a member of Annunciation Elkins Park for many years, committing herself to the spiritual and ministry life of the Church.  She is known for her selfless, generous, and positive spirit expressed best by her big smile.  She is proud to be deeply involved in The Ladies Philoptochos Nausica, our Young at Heart seniors ministry, and the Parent Teachers Organization - a recognition and honor for which she is humbled to receive today.


Philoptochos News & Events

Go Red Sunday – February 9, 2020

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 9, 2020, attending church services. We will also be taking a collection that day to benefit the American Heart Association.

Thank you for your continued support!

 

Save the Date - Homemade Pita Sale

The Ladies Philoptochos Society 'Nausica' will hold a Homemade Pita Sale during kalosorisma/coffee hour on Sunday, March 1, 2020. The platter will include Hortopita with Homemade filo (Pita with feta, greens, and herbs), tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, dolmada & olives, and a soft drink.

A $10.00 minimum donation is requested. Proceeds benefit the pledge of The Ladies Philoptochos Society 'Nausica' to our Parish 50th Anniversary Campaign. 


Matthew 25 Outreach

The Matthew 25 Ministry would like to thank all who donated to the Seeds of Hope food pantry this month. The pantry was so very thankful for all the food that we delivered. They are especially thankful for the eggs that we continue to bring them every month.

Please continue to bring nonperishable food items to the church and place them in the bins that are located in the hallway outside the church office. Our next delivery will be on February 19. Peanut butter, pasta, sauce, soups, cereal, and healthy snacks are always welcomed at the pantry. We collect hygiene products and paper goods throughout the year as well. Take a look at your newspaper circulars for specials. There are many canned products on sale this month.

Thank you!


Looking Ahead Beyond Next Week...

  • Sunday, February 16, 2020- Council of Ministries Meeting
  • Saturday, February  22, 2020- First of Three Saturday of Souls
        • Taverna Night - Save the date & look for your invitation in the mail soon
  • Sunday, February 23, 2020- Judgment Sunday (Meatfare) Sunday
        • Spring General Assembly of Our Parishioners
  • Saturday, February  29, 2020- Lenten Retreat: “Behold The Bridegroom: Preparing for Lent with The Parables of Jesus.”
  • Sunday, March 1, 2020- Forgiveness Sunday
    • Parish Oratorical Festival
    • Philoptochos Homemade Pita Sale
    • Philoptochos Flower Show Trip
  • Monday, March 2, 2020- Clean Monday, Start of Holy and Great Lent

  • Thursday, March 5, 2020 - Young @ Heart New Members Appreciation - Lenten Luncheon

  • Saturday, March 14, 2020- Regional Sights and Sounds Youth Arts Festival. St. Luke Church, Broomall, PA

  • Sunday, March 22, 2020 - Greek School Independence Day Program

  • Sunday, March 29, 2020- Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade
  • Sunday, April 13, 2020- Palm Sunday, Start of Holy Week

Liturgical Items Needed

Prosforo for the Eucharist. We use 2 –3 loaves on Sunday plus a few more for weekday liturgies.  There will never be too much prosforo in stock.  Please do not hesitate to bring any amount at any time!

Charcoal briquettes & incense. Donations are appreciated as we purchase specific king of charcoal & incense.

Thank you!


Friendly Reminders

Sunday Extra Services

Please contact the parish office at least two weeks in advance if you would like to have a 40-day mother & child blessing, memorial, trisagion, or artoklasia (the blessing of the five loaves-wine & oil).

 Requests are considered based on the ecclesiastical calendar.

Bulletin Announcements

Please submit your material by Wednesday noon for the upcoming Sunday bulletin. Send your submission to office@anngoc.org, and always Cc Fr. John at frjohn@anngoc.org for his review and approval.

All submissions will be placed on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis and are subject to editing and review.


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Focus on Our Church Family

Celebrations, Milestones, Gratitude, Comfort & Support

Pastoral care: If you or someone you know is sick, homebound elderly, or scheduled for surgery, please call the church office to let us know so Fr. John can make a pastoral visit, or to add someone to the prayer list.

Let us pray to the Lord for health and salvation: Suffering and persecuted Christians in the Middle East and the non-Christian world, Antonios, Anthony, Debora, Despina, Nikolaos, George, Yiannis, Eugene, Mary, Maria, Noel, Pavlos, Vincent, Alexandros, Constantino, Dionysios, Elizabeth, Peter, Athanasia, Earnest, Virginia, Sandra, Tom, Stephen, Betty, Chryssie, Stacey, Athena.

Names will be kept on this list for approximately three months. Please resubmit Names if needed. Fr. John will include the submitted names at the Psokomide “Offering of Gifts” during the first part of the liturgy when he prepares the mystical gifts of bread & wine. Please lift these names to the Lord in your personal prayer life also.

Prayer for healing: Heavenly Father, physician of our souls and bodies, who have sent our Lord to heal every sickness. Visit and heal us. Grant patience in this sickness, the strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health. Lord, You have taught us to pray for each other that we may be healed. We pray that You heal, guide, and protect your servant (s) (pray by name for those who are sick) and grant them the gift of complete health. You are the source of healing, and to You, we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen

Χρόνια πολλα!  Happy birthday!   God grant you many years!  To those celebrating this week:  Leslie Contoudis, Nicole Gilliland, Vasilis Karras, Panteleimon Telegadis, Ioannis Haviaras, Alexander Maltezos, Stelios Melekos, Heather Fkiaras, Paraskevi Hagiandreu, Rebecca Johnson, Athanasios Makris, Eric Angelucci, Alexander Dalson, Beverly Economopoulos, Christina Matthes, Konstantinos Metsikas, Yiannis Exarchos, Stacy Pappas, Stefanos Zoubroulis, Kimon Angelikas, Nicolette Cosmas, Constantine Dalson, Diamantis Diamantas, Athanasios Limbanovnos, Ekaterini Nanos, Eleni Vafiadis.

 

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Stewardship Update

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In St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, it states, “If they were all one part, where would the body be? But as it is, there are many parts, yet one body” (1 COR 12:18-20).

What does this teach us as Christian stewards? It shows us that we all have equal dignity and worth in God’s sight and that if God sees us as equally precious, we should view each other in this same light. It teaches us to humbly recognize our gifts as well as the giftedness of every member of our parish family. And, while God designed us to be ultimately dependent on Him, it seems He has also designed us to need each other!

This is part of the beauty and richness of a stewardship way of life. No one person can “do it all” in life — whether in family life or parish life. But God does not ask us to do it all. He asks us to share the gifts and talents we do have in the season of life we find ourselves right now.

Current Annunciation Stewards as of January 31, 2020

We look forward to having all of our parishioners signed up as 2020 Stewards!

Pledge now for 2020 HERE if you have not already done so.

  1. Paul & Maria Anagnostakos                   
  2. Kimon & Effi Angelikas                      
  3. Harry & Connie Bandy                        
  4. Peter Bandy                                 
  5. Christos Bazalekos                          
  6. Michael & Marina Blackton                   
  7. Nickolas & Magdalini Bougioukas             
  8. Chris & Eleni Contoudis                     
  9. Terry Contoudis                             
  10. Niki Crits                                  
  11. Randy & Kalli Cunningham                    
  12. George & Maria Dalagelis                    
  13. Maria Demas                                 
  14. Leontios & Demetra Diamantas                
  15. Anna Doucoure                               
  16. Olga Econome                                
  17. Nicholas & Beverly Economopoulos            
  18. Maria Economou                              
  19. Panagoula Ekonomou                          
  20. Evangelos & Debra Exarchos                  
  21. Kai & Argie Fentross                        
  22. Stephen & Christine Ferello                  
  23. Chris & Dori Fifis                          
  24. Apostolos & Stella Fisfis                   
  25. George Fisfis                               
  26. Yanni Fisfis & Alexzandra Papuchis          
  27. Efstathios & Kyriaki Fragogiannis            
  28. Dimitra Ganas                               
  29. Michael & Michele Ganas                     
  30. George & Angela Gaugler                     
  31. George & Polly Georgiou                     
  32. Peter & Christine Georgiou                  
  33. Koula Gerasklis                             
  34. Panagiotis & Eugenia Giannoumis             
  35. John & Rosalie Gilliland                    
  36. George Giordas                              
  37. Eleni Giovetsis                             
  38. Craig & Angela Godshall                     
  39. Peter & Susan Gouris                        
  40. Evangeline Gouzouasis                       
  41. Costas & Maria Grigorakakis                 
  42. Peter & Christina Hadgimallis               
  43. Robert & Vasiliki Hadgimallis               
  44. Andreas & Argero Hagiandreu                 
  45. Magda Hatzis                                
  46. Chrisanthi Hatzopoulos                      
  47. Thomas & Maria Hatzopoulos                  
  48. Douglas & Angela Heinze                     
  49. Brian & Anna Hirst                          
  50. Frank & Linda Holberg                       
  51. Jodi Jasionowicz & Helen Giannakopoulos     
  52. Francis & Mary Jaxheimer                    
  53. Dean & Kara Kalogrias                       
  54. John & Francesca Kanakis                    
  55. Argyro Kanellopoulos                        
  56. Dimitrios & Glykeria Karagiannis            
  57. John & Katherine Karamatsoukas              
  58. Lazaros & Areti Karasavas                   
  59. Maria Karidas                               
  60. Constantine & Gail Karmokolias              
  61. Alex Karras                                 
  62. Kevin Kelly & Barbara Crits-Kelly           
  63. Leonidas & Bonnie Koletas                   
  64. Eleni Konugres                              
  65. Vassilike Kopsinis                          
  66. Helen Koutsouros                            
  67. Paul & Mary Koutsouros                       
  68. William & Penelope Kyriakatos               
  69. Peter & Jennifer Kyriakodis                 
  70. Stephanos & Helen Kyriakodis                
  71. Panagiotis & Konstantina Kyriakou           
  72. George Labrinakos                            
  73. Stacy & Susan Lagakos                       
  74. Peter & Peggy Lambrou                       
  75. Christopher & Lemonia Lawrence              
  76. Christopher & Elena LePage                  
  77. Anthony & Maria Limberakis                  
  78. Dimitrios & Dawn Loizos                     
  79. Agnes Louridas                              
  80. Gregory & Barbara Louridas                  
  81. Violet Louridas                             
  82. Kevin & Mary Mack                           
  83. Simeon & Galatea Mackrides                  
  84. Vasilios & Faye Mackrides                   
  85. Nicolas Maher                               
  86. Theodoros & Doreen Makris                   
  87. Antonios Malitas                            
  88. Demetrios Malitas                           
  89. Eleftherios & Kyriaki Malitas               
  90. Fotios Malliaris & Joann Ow                 
  91. Sophia Mamas                                
  92. John & Marjorie T Mantas                    
  93. Peter Maris                                 
  94. Ronald & Virginia Markos                    
  95. Marianne Marmarou                           
  96. Dennis & Vincenza Matarangas                
  97. James & Maria Mcnally                       
  98. Theodora Mikroulis                          
  99. Michael & Stephanie Nanz                    
  100. Argiris & Jennie Niamonitos                 
  101. Marianthi Nikolopoulos                      
  102. Peter & Stella Nikolopoulos                 
  103. Matthew Obenrader & Anna Maria Topakas      
  104. Jason & Jacinda Ojeda                       
  105. Arthur Papacostas                           
  106. James & Jane Papacostas                     
  107. Afthentia Papadopoulos                      
  108. Demetrios & Rubena Papakirk                 
  109. Chris & Melissa Papakostantinou             
  110. Helen Papanicolaou                          
  111. Nikolaos & Maria Papanikolaou               
  112. Philip Pappas                               
  113. Aris Pasles                                  
  114. Russell & Sophia Penning                    
  115. Daniel & Demetra Pithis                     
  116. Alexandros Pitsakis & Heather Fiorito       
  117. Antonios & Georgia Pitsakis                 
  118. Eleftherios Pitsakis                        
  119. Andrew & Georgianne Pogas                   
  120. Marc Redemann & Adrienne Frangakis          
  121. Kevin & Joanna Rega                         
  122. Mary Roscioli                               
  123. William & Elaine Sandilos                   
  124. Alexander & Diane Saphos                    
  125. Elefteris & Francine Sferedes               
  126. David & Voula Sidelsky                      
  127. James & Maria Skoutelas                     
  128. Nikolaos Spiliotis & Dimitra Afthinou       
  129. Eugene & Dianne Stackhouse                  
  130. Paulette Steffa                             
  131. Helen Thomas                                
  132. Emanuel Topakas                             
  133. Matina Trantas                              
  134. Michael Triantafellou & Kaliopi Rose        
  135. Cosmas & Shauna Trifonidis                  
  136. James & Elizabeth Trivelis                  
  137. Michael & Renee Trivelis                    
  138. Nicholas Trivelis                           
  139. Anne Tsatalis                               
  140. Dimitrios & Fotini Tsikoudis                
  141. Kurt Ufer & Joanne Epitropou-Ufer           
  142. Dimitrios & Katharine Verros                
  143. Christine Vlahos                            
  144. Gregory & Venetia Voutsinas                 
  145. Byron Warner & Christina Exarchos           
  146. Stephen & Georgia Weiss                     
  147. Richard & Alexsandra Wrigley                
  148. Louise Zervos                               
  149. Ioannis & Eleftheria Zoubroulis             
  150. Theodore & Zaffie Zoubroulis 
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Help Needed

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SAVING A LIFE TODAY?

My name is Andrea Thomas Merrick, and I am an Annunciation parishioner. 

My husband, Alan Gnessin, was diagnosed at age 16 with Type 1 Diabetes. Back then, treatment was much different than today.  Now, there are insulin pens, different types of insulin,  pumps, meters that test your blood without pricking your fingertips and many other medical advances. He followed the rules, watched what he ate, and lived his life.  But, these things don’t stop the progression of this chronic, incurable disease.

Today, Alan has Stage IV Kidney Disease and needs a kidney transplant. This is a daunting milestone.  His quality of life has greatly diminished.  His kidneys are failing with each passing day.  He continues to live the best life that he can but, without a kidney transplant, he will not be able to continue.  That is just the inevitably sad fact for all of us who care so much for him. 

There are two ways of obtaining a kidney. The first is from a deceased donor, which means you are put on the List and wait your turn until a matching kidney becomes available. You must receive dialysis while you wait what could be 5 or more years if you are lucky.

Alternatively, there are living kidney donors.  Having a living kidney donor has better outcomes than a cadaver donor. It also avoids having to wait years on the List for a match and means that the recipient need not spend endless time on dialysis.  This is a true gift.

On behalf of Alan, I am reaching out to you and asking for your help. Would you be willing to be tested to see if you are a compatible donor? Would you be willing to share Alan’s story and ask others? I am hoping that among family, friends, acquaintances and new connections, there is someone out there who can help save a life.  Please know that Alan’s immediate family are not suitable donor candidates, hence this outreach. (Alan has Type O blood, so a direct donor needs to be Type O (+ or -).

If you want to learn more about how the process works to be evaluated as a kidney donor, please go to www.donorsforalan.com.  If you prefer speaking directly and confidentially with the transplant program, please feel free to reach out to our transplant coordinator at Jefferson at livingdonor@jefferson.edu or at 1-888-855-6649.  You can download and complete the Living Donor Medical Assessment and Referral Form at  https://hospitals.jefferson.edu/content/dam/health/PDFs/departments/Kidney-Transplant/Living-Donor-Kidney-Transplant-Form.pdf  and e-mail it to livingdonor@jefferson.edu if you are interested in being considered as a living kidney donor. This form is the initial screening form.

We are so grateful for your interest, your questions, your help, and your friendship during this very difficult time.

Thank you all for listening to Alan’s story and considering his situation.

Andrea Thomas Merrick, Alan’s wife.

For questions and more information, please contact Fr. John at  215-6350316

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Beyond Annunciation

2020-2021 HUC SCHOLARSHIPS

The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia is pleased to announce its Scholarships for the 2020-2021 Academic Year.  This year we are offering 17 Scholarships (8 Undergraduate, 6 Graduate and 3 Undergraduate/Graduate) totaling $57,500 to worthy students in the greater Philadelphia area of Greek descent and to students who are declared majors in Greek Studies, regardless of their heritage.

Descriptions of our scholarships and applications can be found on our website at www.hucphiladelphia.org. We encourage eligible students to apply for one of our scholarships. 

Please note applications and all supporting documents must be received no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

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