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Annunciation/Evangelismos Church, Elkins Park, PA
Publish Date: 2022-07-17
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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




Services Schedule

We meet for divine worship every Sunday morning and on holy days starting with Orthros (Matins) at 8:30, Divine Liturgy at 9:30-11 AM.

Visit us at www.anngoc.org for information on how to attend church services during the COVIT-19 Pandemic.


Past Bulletins


Weekend Update

COVID & Church Attendance

  • Following the Montgomery County health department recommendations, wearing a mask is now optional for divine liturgy and all church activities.
  • For those unable to attend in person, install the GOA Ages Initiatives App on your phone or tablet to see the text and pray with us through our Facebook Livestream.
  • Let us know if you would like for us to light a votive candle for you here.

 

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council, July 17, 2022

Κυριακὴ τῶν Ἁγίων Πατέρων, 17 Ιουλίου, 2022Το κήρυγμα εδώ

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY. Fr. Dennis Rhodes celebrates the divine liturgy with us.
  • 4 pm Wedding: Soumela Makka & William Telegadis. Congratulations!

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

  • 7 pm Parish Council meeting.

6th Sunday of Matthew, July 24, 2022

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY. Fr. Dennis Rhodes will celebrate the divine liturgy with us.
  • Memorial: Join us in offering memorial prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of Konstantinos Niamonitos (3 months), Maria Yfantidou (1 year, beloved mother of Kiki Malitas), and  Ioannis Fisfis (2 years) of blessed memory.
  • Artoklasia: The Niamonitos and Ballas families will offer the artoklasia (blessing of the wine, oil, and bread) for the health and well-being of their families - the feast of St. Markella of Chios, July 22. 

7th Sunday of Matthew, July 31, 2022

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY.
  • Join us in offering memorial prayers for the peaceful repose of the soul of Louise Sophia Voutsinos (1 year) of blessed memory.

Monday, August 1, 2022

  • 6 pm SMALL PARAKLESIS/SUPPLICATION TO THE MOTHER OF GOD. Bilingual booklets will be available for congregational singing and praying this beautiful prayer to the Theotokos. Please bring the names of your loved ones to be lifted in prayer.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

  • 9 am SMALL PARAKLESIS/SUPPLICATION TO THE MOTHER OF GOD.

Friday, August 5, 2022. Forefeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

  • 6 pm GREAT VESPERS of the TRANSFIGURATION.

Saturday, August 6, 2022. The Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY with the blessing of the first-fruits.

8th Sunday of Matthew, August 7, 2022

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY.
  • Memorial: Join us in offering memorial prayers for the peaceful repose of the soul of Christos Karagiannis (1 year) of blessed memory

Monday, August 8, 2022

  • 9 am SMALL PARAKLESIS/SUPPLICATION TO THE MOTHER OF GOD.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

  • 6 pm SMALL PARAKLESIS/SUPPLICATION TO THE MOTHER OF GOD.

Friday, August 12, 2022

  • 9 am SMALL PARAKLESIS/SUPPLICATION TO THE MOTHER OF GOD.

9th Sunday of Matthew, August 14, 2022

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY.
  • The fellowship hour will be hosted by GOYA.
  • 6 pm GREAT VESPERS of the DORMITION. Please contact the parish office in advance if you would like to offer artoklasia (the blessing of the five loaves, wine, and oil) for the health and well-being of your loved ones.

Monday, August 15, 2022. The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY.
  • Our Philoptochos will host a luncheon.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

  • 7 pm Parish Council meeting.

10th Sunday of Matthew, August 21, 2022

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY.

Friday, August 26, 2022

  • 10 am Wedding: Joanne Lynn Hohenwarter & Andrew Markou.

11th Sunday of Matthew, August 28, 2022

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY.

Monday, August 29, 2022Beheading of the Holy and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John.

  • 8:30 am MATINS, 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY.
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Youth Activities and News

Sunday School News

Help Needed!

Catechism School is seeking substitute teachers for the upcoming school year.

If you're interested in volunteering with our youth, or perhaps have a child or grandchild in Sunday School and would be willing to step in when there's a teacher absence in their classroom, please contact Jacinda at catechism@anngoc.org.

Lessons are provided by the teachers - no planning necessary for this position and we are happy to work around your schedule and preferences. Please reach out for more information and God bless!

Please register you children for the 2022-2023 Catechism School year and all Youth Ministries here2022-2023 Youth Ministries Registration Form

This Week's Children's Word from OCN


Greek School News

Please register you children for the 2022-2023 Greek School year and all Youth Ministries here: 2022-2023 Youth Ministries Registration Form

 Help Wanted

The future is brighter than ever for Annunciation Elkins Park Greek School. We are looking for dynamic, passionate, and qualified individuals to join our team and our mission for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year! 
The ideal candidate should have mastery of the Greek Language, teaching skills, as well as a professional who wants to provide students with an exemplary, Greek education and is comfortable incorporating technology into the classroom. Our Greek school hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 5:00pm-7:00pm. 
If you are interested in becoming a teacher, or know anyone that might be interested, please email Annunciation Greek School Director, Debbie Sourias, greekschool@anngoc.org or contact by phone 215-407-1872.
 

GOYA Activities

Greek Heritage Night  is happening September 7 at Citizens Bank Park!
Come watch the Phillies take on the Marlins. 
A portion of the proceeds will help benefit EP GOYA when you purchase your tickets here. Coupon code: EPGOYA
Please share the link with friends and family! 

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Community News & Events

Are You Traveling for Your Summer Vacation?

A. Find a local Orthodox Church to attend here
B. Register your children for the 2022-2023 Youth Ministries here
C. Continue your church donations through Vanco here

Community Calendar

Our web calendar is now active on our website.

Thank you for your patience.


Homeless Ministry News

4th Annual Parish Backpack Drive

Help restore some sense of normalcy for these children and send the message that
 they are important—and so is their education!
Donate $10 to cover the cost of one backpack
or
Donate $15 to cover the cost of school supplies for one backpack
or
Donate $25 to cover the cost of one backpack filled with school supplies
or
Donate any amount towards this drive!
FOCUS North America will supply the backpacks and school supplies.
You can participate either by mailing or dropping off a check made payable to “FOCUS
North America” to our church office or by making a donation to the Homeless Ministry
on VANCO. Please be sure to indicate that your donation is for the backpack drive.
 
This drive will end on August the 15th.
Backpacks and supplies will be distributed to homeless families through Philadelphia
Interfaith Hospitality Network and Project Home.
 
Let’s Help Kids in Need Succeed! 

Looking Ahead

  • August 1: Start of the Dormition Fast
  • Thursday, September 8: Start of choir practice
  • Friday, September 9: Start of Greek dance classes. Plese register here
  • Saturday, September 10: Greek School welcome back picnic at Mason Mill Park
  • Tuesday, September 14: Young at Heart welcome back and coffee get-together
  • Saturday, September 17: Spiritual Life Ministry day trip to Agia Skepi Monastery 
  • Sunday, September 18: Start of Catechism classes. Plese register here
  • Sunday, September 18: Annual Book Fare by our Resource Center
  • Tuesday, September 20: Philoptochos cooking for the Ronald McDonald House
  • Tuesday, September 20: Start of Greek School classes. Plese register here
  • September 30-October 1: Fall OPA Greek Festival
  • Saturday, October 22: Young Couples Ministry Retreat
  • Saturday, November 5: Golden Thyranoixia Anniversary
  • Saturday, November 19: Spiritual Life Ministry Nativity Retreat

Save the Date!

Annunciation/Evangelismos Church Golden Thyranoixia Gala

Saturday, November 5th, 2022. Green Valley Country Club, Lafayette Hill, PA.

We are excited to be planning this celebration commemorating our 50 years in Elkins Park, PA, as a church family.

We are equally excited and honored to be blessed with the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and His Grace Bishop Apostolos for the evening.

Details will be posted here as they become available. Please mark your calendars!


Young at Heart Ministry

WELCOME BACK, meet and greet get together after the divine liturgy of the Elevation of the  Holy Cross on Wednesday, September 14th.

Light refreshments will be provided.  For more details, please contact  Maria (215) 885-0242 or Susan (215) 901-6264. 

Our Young at Heart ministry provides fellowship and friendship for our 65 and above mature adults.

Each person in the church is vital to the health and growth of the church. Older Christians' rich experience and seasoned gifts are indispensable resources to our congregation. In addition, our church is committed to encouraging the Young at Heart to maintain their involvement in the church's life. There's a place for you at Annunciation! Ministries need your skills, abilities, and maturity!


Spiritual Life Ministry News

Day Trip to Agia Skepi Monastery

Saturday, September 17, 2022.
We are chartering a 50-seat passenger bus and inviting all, including your children, to come!
Due to the continuation of Covid, Agia Skepi has restricted us to 50 visitors, so please reserve your seat now for the trip.
 
The cost per person and more info will be available soon. In the meantime:
Please Reserve Your Seat by emailing Barbara Louridas at
barbaralouridas@gmail.com. Texting or calling at 215-429-9605
 
Tentative Schedule for the Day 
DEPART From Annunciation Elkins Park at 10 am
ARRIVAL TIME 11:30 am
a. Kalosorisma in bookstore hall 
b. Noon tour of Monastery with Sister Marina
c. Lunch at 1:30 pm
d. Free time to enjoy quiet time or stroll the Monastery grounds
e. Vespers from 4-5:20 pm
f. Depart for Annunciation at 6 pm
 
For more info and questions, please call Barbara Louridas at 215-429-9605  

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Archdiocese News

GOARCH Centennial Clergy-Laity Congress Concludes But the “Endeavor Has Only Just Begun”

07/08/2022

The 46th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America concluded yesterday, July 7, 2022, after a packed final Plenary Session, during which various institutional organizations shared their progress and their vision for the next 100 years.
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Focus on Our Church Family

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 add someone to the prayer list.
 
Let us pray to the Lord for the health and salvation of: Suffering and persecuted Christians in the Middle East and the non-Christian world, Panagiotis, Peter, Zoë, Penelope, Panagiotis, Dimitrios, Eugenia, Alexandra, Peter, Dimitra, Joyce, Efthimia, Sophia, Noel, Kyriaki, Mary, Maria.
We will keep the names on this list for approximately 3 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 as well.
 
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, 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. 

Happy wedding anniversary to those celebrating this coming week:  Kalli & Randy Cunningham, Beverly & Nicholas Economopoulos, Christine & Stephen Ferello, Joanna & Kevin Rega, Ana & Christos Karagiannis, Christina & Zachary Shaw, Angelique & Darren White, Georgette & Michael White, Jacinda & Jason Ojeda.

 

Χρόνια πολλά & ευλογημένα!  God grant you many years!  To those who are celebrating birthdays this coming week: Julia Giannoumis, Maria Gonzales, Magda Pappas, Anthony Prousi, Anna Zacharcenko, Alexia Bougioukas, Christos Dinoulis, Dimitrios Loizos, Ainsley Sherman, Evangelos Steiros, Steve Vaganos, Jonathan Vellios, Jasmine Vlahos, Paul Arcidiacono, Devon Niamonitos, Stella Panagiotakis, Christos Bazalekos, Nicholas Boulageris, Athena Farrell, Martha Stanwood, Joanne Epitropou-Ufer, Diane Lueckel, Despina Stakias, Kristine Telegadis, Valentino Voutsinos, Maria Konstantinidis, Joyce Sutcliffe, Christos Voutsinas, Sofia Zeka, Francis Jaxheimer, Peter Kyriakodis, Penelope Matraszek, Noreen Mavrakis.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 31.11,1.
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous.
Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 31.11,1.
Εὐφράνθητι ἐπὶ Κύριον, καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε δίκαιοι.
Στίχ. Μακάριοι, ὧν ἀφέθησαν αἱ ἀνομίαι.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Τίτον 3:8-15.

Τέκνον Τίτε, πιστὸς ὁ λόγος, καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις · μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔριν καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο, εἰσὶν γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι. αιῥετικὸν ἄνθρωπον μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει, ὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος. Ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρὸς σὲ ἢ Τυχικόν, σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν πρός με εἰς Νικόπολιν, ἐκεῖ γὰρ κέκρικα παραχειμάσαι. Ζηνᾶν τὸν νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλῶν σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον, ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ. μανθανέτωσαν δὲ καὶ οἱ ἡμέτεροι καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας, ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι. Ἀσπάζονταί σε οἱ μετ ᾽ἐμοῦ πάντες. Ἄσπασαι τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει. ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 5:14-19

Εἶπεν ὁ Κὐριος τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ μαθηταῖς· ῾Υμεῖς ἐστε τὸ φῶς τοῦ κόσμου. οὐ δύναται πόλις κρυβῆναι ἐπάνω ὄρους κειμένη· οὐδὲ καίουσι λύχνον καὶ τιθέασι αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τὸν μόδιον, ἀλλ᾿ ἐπὶ τὴν λυχνίαν, καὶ λάμπει πᾶσι τοῖς ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ. οὕτω λαμψάτω τὸ φῶς ὑμῶν ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ὅπως ἴδωσιν ὑμῶν τὰ καλὰ ἔργα καὶ δοξάσωσι τὸν πατέρα ὑμῶν τὸν ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς. Μὴ νομίσητε ὅτι ἦλθον καταλῦσαι τὸν νόμον ἢ τοὺς προφήτας· οὐκ ἦλθον καταλῦσαι, ἀλλὰ πληρῶσαι. ἀμὴν γὰρ λέγω ὑμῖν, ἕως ἂν παρέλθῃ ὁ οὐρανὸς καὶ ἡ γῆ, ἰῶτα ἓν ἢ μία κεραία οὐ μὴ παρέλθῃ ἀπὸ τοῦ νόμου ἕως ἂν πάντα γένηται. ὃς ἐὰν οὖν λύσῃ μίαν τῶν ἐντολῶν τούτων τῶν ἐλαχίστων καὶ διδάξῃ οὕτω τοὺς ἀνθρώπους, ἐλάχιστος κληθήσεται ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τῶν οὐρανῶν· ὃς δ᾿ ἂν ποιήσῃ καὶ διδάξῃ, οὗτος μέγας κληθήσεται ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τῶν οὐρανῶν.


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Saints and Feasts

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July 17

The Holy Great Martyr Marina (Margaret)

This Martyr lived during the reign of Claudius II (268-270). She was from Pisidia of Cilicia and was the only daughter of a certain priest of the idols. On being orphaned by her mother, she was handed over to a certain woman who instructed her in the Faith of Christ. When she was fifteen years old, she was apprehended by the ruler of Olmbrius, and when asked her name, homeland, and faith, she answered: "My name is Marina; I am the offspring of the Pisidia; I call upon the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ." Because of this she endured bonds, imprisonment, and many whippings, and was finally beheaded in the year 270. Saint Marina is especially invoked for deliverance from demonic possession.

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July 17

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council

On the Sunday that falls from the 13th to the 19th of the present month, we chant the Service to the 630 Holy and God-bearing Fathers who came together for the 4th Ecumenical Council who assembled in Chalcedon in 451, to condemn Eutyches, who taught that there was only one nature, the divine, in Christ after the Incarnation, and Dioscorus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who illegally received Eutyches back into communion and deposed Saint Flavian, Patriarch of Constantinople, who had excommunicated Eutyches.

In the Slavic tradition, on this Sunday, the Fathers of the first six Ecumenical Councils are all commemorated.


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