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 here: 2022-2023 Youth Ministries Registration Form

This Week's Children's Word from OCN

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

 Help Wanted

Friday, August 19: YAL end of summer kickoff bash

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

4th Annual Parish Backpack Drive

• August 1: Start of the Dormition Fast
• Friday, August 19: YAL end of summer kickoff bash
• 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

Summer is in full swing, and with it comes vacations, barbeques, shore time, heat, and INFLATION!

Matthew 25 takes a back seat regarding asking our parish for donations in the summer months. We continue to supply Seeds of Hope with eggs, butter, and cheese. We can provide these items, among other requested foods, as a direct result of your incoming donations. Our dollar doesn't go nearly as far as it used to. The number of shoppers has increased, and we are grateful that the pantry reaches out to us when supplies are meager. We have ongoing communication with the pantry and have formed a friendly relationship over the years. We didn't abandon them during Covid and certainly won't with rising inflation. Our ministry has provided them with a sense of security. It's wonderful to be a small part of something so rewarding. We are also thanked and acknowledged as a church and ministry through the Seeds of Hope email bulletin.

We hope to find ways to expand on our giving in the fall. There are smaller pantries that could benefit from our donations. If you know of a pantry or organization needing some help, please get in touch with us. We will encourage our parish to make donations through Vanco and never turn away non-perishable food donations. Please contact us if you're making a physical donation in the summer to get the gifts delivered.

With God's help, we hope to continue to provide for our brothers and sisters who have been plagued with food insecurities. Unfortunately, the numbers and needs of people who rely strictly on local food pantries are rising by around 25%. This alarming statistic will continue to rise if inflation doesn't go down. Think of your frustration when you pay more at the grocery store but come home with less.

Wishing you happy and healthy summer days with your families.

Lisa & Sophia, Matthew 25 Ministry

"Gratitude is our sweet acknowledgment of the Lord's hand in our lives. It's an expression of our faith." Bonnie D. Parkin

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

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!

Day Trip to Agia Skepi Monastery

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!