• This Week's Children's Word from OCN
• Saturday October 29, 2022: Religious Education Workshop

Our first Hope/Joy event of the year was a success!

After a few games of soccer and a lesson on the importance of service, the children sorted through all their donated items and made a total of 75 hygiene kits that our Homeless ministry will deliver to Project Home.

Parents, your support is, as always, much appreciated! Thank you all for coming out and being a part of this charitable cause!

Please save the date for our next event: Harvest Dance, Saturday November 19. More information to follow.

Sincerely,
Effie Patounas
Hope &Joy Advisor

• PTO Membership Drive 2022-2023

• Monday, October 10: The Fall General Assembly of our Parishioners 
• Saturday October 29, 2022: Religious Education Workshop
• Sunday, October 30: 11th Annual IOCC Banquet
• Saturday, November 5: Golden Thyranoixia Anniversary
• Thursday, November 10: Ladies Philoptochos 'Nausica" Annual Bid 'n Buy - "Passport to Paris"
• Saturday, December 10: Spiritual Life Ministry Nativity Retreat

Annual Bid 'n Buy "Passport to Paris"

Tickets are available for purchase for our annual Bid 'n Buy on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in our Church Hall.  We look forward to you joining us for a great evening of fun and fellowship for this, our major fundraiser of the year. Seating is limited, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Please see attached flyer for the link to purchase tickets.

Thank you to our HOPE/JOY youth and families for partnering with the Homeless Ministry to support Project HOME’s 2nd annual “Race Home.” Our youth packaged and donated 75 hygiene care packages supporting Philadelphians experiencing homelessness!

Thank you to all those who donated books to our 3rd annual Project HOME book drive. We delivered over 250 books! This initiative helps to provide opportunities for employment, income, community, and a stepping stone in recovery from homelessness.

Thank you to all those who donated food and helped serve last month at Aviator Park! Our next scheduled serving date at Aviator Park is December 29th. If anyone is interested in getting a team together to serve in October or November, please get in touch with Angela Godshall.

What is SOCKTOBER?

If you don’t already know, SOCKTOBER is a national movement that gives everyone an easy and fun way to help those in need!

Beginning October 1st until October 31st, we invite everyone to bring in new socks of all sizes, colors, and patterns to benefit men, women, and children in need in our area. Please place your donations in the Homeless Ministry basket located by the Resource Center on the balcony.

A big THANK YOU to our Catechism School for kick-starting our drive!
Sock donations will be distributed to those we serve at Aviator Park and by “THE JOY OF SOX.” to preselected non-profits the Homeless Ministry supports.

Please copy and paste the link below into your web browser to learn more about this mission:
https://thejoyofsox.org/10th-anniversary-socktober-fest/

Please join in and be a part of this “sole warming” drive!

Thank you!

The Homeless Ministry

Give Thanks

It’s that time of year when we reflect on the many blessings that God has graced us with. November is a month of feeling thankful and bountiful. Our tables will be overflowing with delicious turkey, fixings, and pies. Unfortunately, this isn’t true for so many people in our community who are food insufficient.  They are struggling to put weekly meals on the table, unable to provide a feast this November. As most of you are aware, food cost inflation has impacted everyone, especially those who are more in need.  Our supplier partners have notified us that turkey prices will be up considerably again this holiday season. It is recommended that we should order earlier than usual to be assured adequate supply and a more reasonable price than if we wait until later in the fall.

Matthew 25 is excited to once again promote our Annual Turkey Drive!  Anyone can participate.  It doesn’t matter if you are unable to attend church.  We will collect money, place the order, and deliver your turkeys to Seeds of Hope Food Pantry on November 14th, 2022. It’s so easy… all you need to do is fill out the form below and mail it by October 24th.  The cost per turkey is $35.  You can make a donation directly through Vanco and type “Turkey Drive” under Matthew 25. You can also make a check payable to Annunciation Church and in the memo write “M25 Turkey Drive.”  Of course, you’re always welcome to bring your own turkey to church if you prefer.  If you choose to bring your own turkey or have any questions, please email us at oceancitymom1@gmail.com.  Matthew 25 will also be donating a few turkeys to the Homeless Ministry . 

Thank you so much for supporting us and being a part of feeding families this Thanksgiving.  Continue to drop off any food donations in our bins throughout the months of September, October and November.  Fixings are always appreciated this time of year along with any other non-perishable foods you might like to donate.

• Oct 6-9, St. Thomas Church, Cherry Hill, NJ
• Nov 5-6, St. Demetrios Church, Upper Darby, PA