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Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-03-10
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Welcome to Annunciation/Evangelismnos Church!
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Youth Ministries
Community News & Events
Focus on Our Church Family
Stewardship News
Beyond Annunciation
Archdiocese News
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Annunciation/Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

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

  • 7921 Old York Rd.

  • Elkins Park, PA 19027

Contact Information

Presiding Priest: Rev. Fr. John L. Johns


frjohn@anngoc.org

Services Schedule

We invite you to worship with us on Sundays and on holy days to Matins at 8:30 and Divine Liturgy at 9:30-11 a.m. Join us for coffee fellowship afterwards.

Past Bulletins


Welcome to Annunciation/Evangelismnos Church!

For Our Guests & Visitors

OUR MISSION is to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, sanctify the faithful through the liturgy and the Holy Sacraments, grow the church by receiving new members, live the Orthodox Christian Faith, and serve humanity through Christ-centered ministries.

OUR VISION is to be a loving, caring, and welcoming Christian community where all belong and grow in the Orthodox Christian Faith through worship, witness, fellowship, and service to others.

HOLY COMMUNION is offered to those baptized and confirmed in the Eastern Orthodox Christian Faith who have prepared according to the Orthodox Tradition. Guests and visitors are welcome to worship with us and receive the antidoron (“instead of the gifts”) blessed bread at the dismissal.
Please allow Catechism School children to receive Holy Communion first, followed by the newly baptized infants. When you approach the chalice, please give your baptismal name to the priest.

GUESTS AND VISITORS: Enter your contact information in the Guest Book at the narthex if you want us to contact you and join us for fellowship hour in our church hall following the liturgy.


Weekend Update

Saturday of Souls, March 9, 2024

  • 8:30 am - Matins, 9:30 am Divine Liturgy
  • 11 am - Young @ Heart coffee fellowship.
  • 11 am - Annunciation facilities and grounds walk through assessment.
  • 12 pm - Graveside trisagion prayers at Lawnview Cemetery.
  • 1:30 pm - Graveside trisagion prayers at Whitemarsh Cemetery.

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday), March 10, 2024
Κυριακή τῆς Ἀπόκρεω, 10 Μαρτίου, 2024. Το κήρυγμα της Κυριακής εδώ

  • 8:30 am - Matins, 9:30 am - Divine Liturgy
  • Catechism classes following Holy Communion.
  • Join us in offering memorial prayers for the peaceful repose of the soul of Stamatios Mountis of blessed memory (40-days).
  • 40-day mother & child blessing: Zoe Lynn, daughter of Heather & Alexandros Pitsakis. Congratulations!
  • The installation of Afrodite Patounas to the 2024 Parish Council.
  • Collection by Philoptochos to benefit the Metropolis Social Services.
  • The Mountis family invites all to a luncheon in memory of Stamatios of blessed memory.
  • 12:30 pm - GOYA Sights & Sounds practice.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

  • 5 pm - Greek School classes.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

  • 7 pm - Parish Council meeting.

Friday, March 15, 2024

  • 5 pm - Greek School classes.
  • 6:30 pm - JOY dance practice.
  • 6:30 pm - GOYA Sights & Sounds practice followed by dance practice at 7:30.
  • 6:30 pm - Understanding Byzantine Chant class.

Cheesefare Saturday, March 16, 2024

Forgiveness (Cheesefare) Sunday, March 17, 2024

  • 8:30 am - Matins, 9:30 am - Divine Liturgy
  • Catechism classes following Holy Communion.
  • We will offer memorial prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of Michael Louridas (10 years) and Agnes Louridas (2 years) of blessed memory.
  • Greek School will host the coffee fellowship hour.
  • Greek School will present their March 25 program.
  • 1 pm - GOYA Sights & Sounds practice.

Clean Monday, Start of Great and Holy Lent, March 18, 2024

  • 6 pm - Great Compline - Μέγα Απόδειπνο

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

  • 5 pm - Greek School classes.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

  • 9 am - Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts - Θεία Λειτουργία των Προηγιασμένων Δώρων

Friday, March 22, 2023

  • 5 pm - Greek School classes.
  • 6 pm - 1st Stanza of the Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God - Α' Στάσις των Χαιρετισμών 

Looking Ahead Beyond Next Week


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 146.5;134.3.
Great is our Lord, and great is his power.
Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2.

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall.

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

Προκείμενον. Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 146.5;134.3.
Μέγας ὁ Κύριος ἡμῶν, καὶ μεγάλη ἡ ἰσχὺς ἀὐτοῦ.
Στίχ. Αἰνεῖτε τὸν Κύριον, ὅτι ἀγαθός.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' 8:8-13, 9:1-2.

Ἀδελφοί, βρῶμα ἡμᾶς οὐ παρίστησιν τῷ θεῷ· οὔτε γὰρ ἐὰν φάγωμεν περισσεύομεν, οὔτε ἐὰν μὴ φάγωμεν ὑστερούμεθα. Βλέπετε δὲ μήπως ἡ ἐξουσία ὑμῶν αὕτη πρόσκομμα γένηται τοῖς ἀσθενοῦσιν. Ἐὰν γάρ τις ἴδῃ σε τὸν ἔχοντα γνῶσιν ἐν εἰδωλείῳ κατακείμενον, οὐχὶ ἡ συνείδησις αὐτοῦ ἀσθενοῦς ὄντος οἰκοδομηθήσεται εἰς τὸ τὰ εἰδωλόθυτα ἐσθίειν; Καὶ ἀπολεῖται ὁ ἀσθενῶν ἀδελφὸς ἐπὶ τῇ σῇ γνώσει, διʼ ὃν Χριστὸς ἀπέθανεν; Οὕτως δὲ ἁμαρτάνοντες εἰς τοὺς ἀδελφούς, καὶ τύπτοντες αὐτῶν τὴν συνείδησιν ἀσθενοῦσαν, εἰς Χριστὸν ἁμαρτάνετε. Διόπερ εἰ βρῶμα σκανδαλίζει τὸν ἀδελφόν μου, οὐ μὴ φάγω κρέα εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, ἵνα μὴ τὸν ἀδελφόν μου σκανδαλίσω. Οὐκ εἰμὶ ἀπόστολος; Οὐκ εἰμὶ ἐλεύθερος; Οὐχὶ Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν τὸν κύριον ἡμῶν ἑώρακα; Οὐ τὸ ἔργον μου ὑμεῖς ἐστε ἐν κυρίῳ; Εἰ ἄλλοις οὐκ εἰμὶ ἀπόστολος, ἀλλά γε ὑμῖν εἰμι· ἡ γὰρ σφραγὶς τῆς ἐμῆς ἀποστολῆς ὑμεῖς ἐστε ἐν κυρίῳ.

Gospel Reading

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
The Reading is from Matthew 25:31-46

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 25:31-46

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Ὅταν δὲ ἔλθῃ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐν τῇ δόξῃ αὐτοῦ καὶ πάντες οἱ ἅγιοι ἄγγελοι μετ᾿ αὐτοῦ, τότε καθίσει ἐπὶ θρόνου δόξης αὐτοῦ, καὶ συναχθήσεται ἔμπροσθεν αὐτοῦ πάντα τὰ ἔθνη, καὶ ἀφοριεῖ αὐτοὺς ἀπ᾿ ἀλλήλων ὥσπερ ὁ ποιμὴν ἀφορίζει τὰ πρόβατα ἀπὸ τῶν ἐρίφων, καὶ στήσει τὰ μὲν πρόβατα ἐκ δεξιῶν αὐτοῦ, τὰ δὲ ἐρίφια ἐξ εὐωνύμων. τότε ἐρεῖ ὁ βασιλεὺς τοῖς ἐκ δεξιῶν αὐτοῦ· δεῦτε οἱ εὐλογημένοι τοῦ πατρός μου, κληρονομήσατε τὴν ἡτοιμασμένην ὑμῖν βασιλείαν ἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου. ἐπείνασα γάρ, καὶ ἐδώκατέ μοι φαγεῖν, ἐδίψησα, καὶ ἐποτίσατέ με, ξένος ἤμην, καὶ συνηγάγετέ με, γυμνός, καὶ περιεβάλετέ με, ἠσθένησα, καὶ ἐπεσκέψασθέ με, ἐν φυλακῇ ἤμην, καὶ ἤλθετε πρός με. τότε ἀποκριθήσονται αὐτῷ οἱ δίκαιοι λέγοντες· κύριε, πότε σε εἴδομεν πεινῶντα καὶ ἐθρέψαμεν, ἢ διψῶντα καὶ ἐποτίσαμεν; πότε δέ σε εἴδομεν ξένον καὶ συνηγάγομεν, ἢ γυμνὸν καὶ περιεβάλομεν; πότε δέ σε εἴδομεν ἀσθενῆ ἢ ἐν φυλακῇ, καὶ ἤλθομεν πρός σε; καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ βασιλεὺς ἐρεῖ αὐτοῖς· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ἐφ᾿ ὅσον ἐποιήσατε ἑνὶ τούτων τῶν ἀδελφῶν μου τῶν ἐλαχίστων, ἐμοὶ ἐποιήσατε. τότε ἐρεῖ καὶ τοῖς ἐξ εὐωνύμων· πορεύεσθε ἀπ᾿ ἐμοῦ οἱ κατηραμένοι εἰς τὸ πῦρ τὸ αἰώνιον τὸ ἡτοιμασμένον τῷ διαβόλῳ καὶ τοῖς ἀγγέλοις αὐτοῦ. ἐπείνασα γάρ, καὶ οὐκ ἐδώκατέ μοι φαγεῖν, ἐδίψησα, καὶ οὐκ ἐποτίσατέ με, ξένος ἤμην, καὶ οὐ συνηγάγετέ με, γυμνός, καὶ οὐ περιεβάλετέ με, ἀσθενὴς καὶ ἐν φυλακῇ, καὶ οὐκ ἐπεσκέψασθέ με. τότε ἀποκριθήσονται αὐτῷ καὶ αὐτοὶ λέγοντες· κύριε, πότε σε εἴδομεν πεινῶντα ἢ διψῶντα ἢ ξένον ἢ γυμνὸν ἢ ἀσθενῆ ἢ ἐν φυλακῇ, καὶ οὐ διηκονήσαμέν σοι; τότε ἀποκριθήσεται αὐτοῖς λέγων· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ἐφ᾿ ὅσον οὐκ ἐποιήσατε ἑνὶ τούτων τῶν ἐλαχίστων, οὐδὲ ἐμοὶ ἐποιήσατε. καὶ ἀπελεύσονται οὗτοι εἰς κόλασιν αἰώνιον, οἱ δὲ δίκαιοι εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον.

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Youth Ministries

Sunday School News


HOPE/JOY Activities


GOYA Activities

  • IONIAN VILLAGE 2024. The Office of Ionian Village, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, is pleased to announce applications for need-based scholarships for those wishing to attend Ionian Village 2024. Ionian Village Scholarships Here


PTO Events


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Community News & Events

March 9, 16, 23/2024, Saturdays of Souls Memorial Service —Ψυχοσάββατο

The church teaches us that those who have fallen asleep are not dead but still alive in Christ Jesus! In its very essence, prayer for the dead is a proclamation of the Resurrection of Christ. This is a central reoccurring theme for the Saturday of the Souls. Therefore, it is imperative for us, the living, to remember our loved ones who have passed on and pray that the Lord accepts them into His heavenly kingdom.

You have two options to submit the name of your loved departed ones to be commemorated:

A)   electronically here, or

B)   in writing with your koliva when you attend liturgy. If you submit your names electronically, you don't have to re-submit them in writing when you attend liturgy in person.

Matins begin at 8:30 am, and we kindly ask you to bring your koliva (memorial wheat) and printed names to church no later than 9 am on Saturday. Ushers on duty will be here to assist you. We will share a coffee fellowship hour after the liturgy.

Fr. John will also offer graveside trisagion prayers after the divine liturgy on Saturday, March 9. He will be at Lawnview Cemetery at approximately 12 pm, and Whitemarsh Cemetery at 1:30 pm.


Understanding Byzantine Chant Class

We are pleased to offer introductory lessons to Byzantine Chant starting Friday, February 23 at 6:30 pm. The lessons combine virtual, self-study, occasionally in-person, and practicum during the services of Great Lent.

Open to all parishioners, especially the young. The only requirement is a willingness to learn. We will focus on the following:

  1. The structure of the liturgical services and cycles of the Eastern Orthodox Church: when, how, and why we do what we do in church.
  2. The history and purpose of our hymnology: what are the eight Modes? Psalms? Troparion? Apolytikion? Kontakion? Triodion?
  3. Sight reading neumes - the distinctive musical notation of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Please let George Dalagelis know if you are interested (215) 635-0316, office@anngoc.org. If Friday night does not work for you, the group can decide on a different date.


Philoptochos News


Matthew 25 News

We associate February with the heart and LOVE! February is also the beginning of the season of Lent. Preparing for Lent is a great time to reflect on ourselves and open our hearts to the world. There are several elements to Lent: prayer, fasting, and giving back. Matthew 25 is a ministry that acts on love and hope for our brothers and sisters. Although our Lenten timeline doesn't align perfectly with Western Easter this year, we will ensure that Matthew 25 and our parish can provide holiday meats to our pantries before March 29th. Please complete and return the donation form below. You can always donate directly through VANCO, and in the memo portion, type Lenten Meat Drive. We recommend donating around $35 or more, but you give what you can. Please help us continue to care for our food-insecure communities.

We will prepare about 15 trays of lasagna for Lasagna Love on 3/5/2024. It's a great organization, and we are excited to cook for a worthy cause for the second year. If you would like to act on this individually, please visit lasagnalove.org.

Sowing seeds of goodness is good for both the heart and the soul. These straightforward acts of kindness that Matthew 25 offers to our parish are simple ways to prepare your personal Lenten journey and give hope to those in need.

During Lent, let us find CONCRETE ways to overcome our indifference~ Pope Francis.
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Matthew 25 - LENTEN MEAT DRIVE
YOUR NAME: _______________________________
Quantity: ____________ x $35 = ______________
Please send the form (and check if not giving through VANCO) to:
Lisa Trivelis. 31 Trailwood Drive. Holland, PA 18966


March 25: The Feast Day of Annunciation/Evangelismos of Theotokos

In Honor of:

a. the Feast Day of Annunciation/ Evangelismos of Theotokos,
b. the 203th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821,  and
c. the 123th Anniversary of the Founding of Our Community in 1901,

Great Vespers * will be prayed on Sunday, March 24, at 6:00 pm.

Our Philoptochos will offer a reception following vespers.

The Feast Day Orthros & Divine Liturgy * will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, starting at 8:30 am, with participation of area clergy. A thanksgiving doxology for the liberation of Greece will be offered at the conclusion of the liturgy.

Our Philoptochos will host a luncheon following the divine liturgy.

* Please let the church office know in advance if you would like to offer artoklasia—the blessing of the bread, wine & oil- for the health and salvation of your family in honor of the Annunciation Feast.


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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.

In Our Prayers: “Pray for one another that you might be healed.” (James 5:16): Josephine, Emma, Paulette, Virginia, Effie, James, Grace, Hollie, Valerie, Virginia, Rizos, Brad, Elaine, Diane, Evangelia, Vaitsa, Donna, Anastasia, Michael, Kyriaki, Olga, Angela.

Names will be kept 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 up 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 Week:  Keith & Anna Gunsser, Olga & Thomas McHugh, Alice & George & Kyriakodis, Anna & Dean Dalson.

Χρόνια Πολλά & Ευλογηµένα! God Grant You Many Years! To Those Who are Celebrating Birthdays this Coming Week:  Fotios Malitas, Mark Malusa, Kristina Burch, Eleni Downie, Sophia Gaugler, Linda Holberg, Frank Holberg, Gregory Louridas, Christopher Metsikas, Emilia Obenrader, Jason Ojeda, Jacinda Ojeda, Shauna Trifonidis, Argie Zoubroulis, Alexander Markou, Dimitrios Pappas, Stelios Tsinontides, Steven Zoubroulis, Christopher Freedman,  Andrew Pogas, Calliope Costalas, Demetri Dedousis, Thomas McHugh, Gregory Mesthos, Danielle Papanikolaou.

Do We Have Your Birthday and Anniversary Dates?

We include upcoming birthdays and anniversaries in our bulletin to help us celebrate each other's milestones and get to know each other better.
If you notice that your birthday or anniversary is not included in our weekly bulletin, it means that we do not have that information from you. We ask you kindly to contact the parish office and provide us with those dates.
This information also gives us a better understanding of our community's demographics, which helps us improve our ministries and how we serve you.
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Stewardship News

Vanco Giving Updates

Vanco Mobile App 

We have updated some features, so please refresh it.  If you haven't downloaded it yet, please do so now! You can make all your church offerings and donations in one convenient and safe location:

  1. Download the free Vanco Mobile App here:  iPhone or Android
  2. Make one-time or recurring donations using your debit/credit card or checking/savings account.
  3. Login to your Vanco account or donate as a guest.
  4. You can also check out this Vanco Mobile How-To Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Vanco Online

We have also updated the Vanco Faith Page on our website. Please login with your existing Vanco account and check out the new easy-to-use giving features.

You can now edit your recurring transactions from within your Vanco profile. To make edits to your recurring transactions,  log into your profile, navigate to scheduled transactions, and click the edit button on the recurring transaction you wish to update. Once you have selected the edit option, you can make changes to your gifts:  

  • Frequency 
  • (Next) start date 
  • End date 
  • Transaction amount 
  • Payment method 
  • Tile/Fund choice 

This feature is currently available on the online version, and it will also be available in the mobile app soon.  

Please stop by the church office or call us if you have questions or need assistance.


Stewardship 2024 Campaign is Under Way

Last November, you received your 2024 personalized Stewardship Pledge Card of Time, Talent, and Treasure and the 2024 Stewardship Increase Request in the mail.

Thank you to the 190  parishioners below who have already returned their 2024 Pledge Card or pledged through VANCO.

If you are already a Sustaining Steward, that is, you have set up regular payments through VANCO or your bank bill payer service:

  1. You do not have to fill out a pledge card!
  2. Check with your VANCO account or bank bill payer service to ensure your regular payments continue through 2024.
  3. Use the 2024 Pledge Card information as a guide to update your giving to reflect your current level of commitment.
  4. Don't hesitate to call us at the parish office if you need help updating your VANCO donations for 2024.

Stewardship Honor Roll as of March 5, 2024

  1. Pablo & Julianna Aguilar
  2. Praneet & Elizabeth Alone
  3. Paul & Maria Anagnostakos
  4. Kimon & Effi Angelikas
  5. Theodore & Victoria Aristoklis
  6. Constantine & Krystin Avgiris
  7. John & Catherine Avgiris
  8. Christos Bazalekos
  9. Angeliki Bougioukas
  10. Dennis & Susan Cakouros
  11. Helen Callas Reiner
  12. Ken & Maria Chin
  13. Terry Contoudis
  14. Christopher & Andrea Cosmas
  15. Dinos & Antoinette Couppas
  16. Curtis & Maria Cummings
  17. George & Maria Dalagelis
  18. Constantine & Anna Dalson
  19. Lawrence & Demetra Damian
  20. Sally Danciu
  21. Bledi & Vasiliki Dardeshi
  22. Demetri & Colleen Dedousis
  23. Maria Demas
  24. Andreas & Kaliopi Diamantas
  25. Leontios & Demetra Diamantas
  26. Olga Econome
  27. Nicholas & Beverly Economopoulos
  28. Panagoula Ekonomou
  29. Evangelos Exarchos
  30. Stephen & Christine Ferello
  31. Chris & Dori Fifis
  32. Apostolos & Stella Fisfis
  33. George & Hannah Fisfis
  34. Ioannis & Alexzandra Fisfis
  35. Dimitra Ganas
  36. George & Angela Gaugler
  37. George & Polly Georgiou
  38. Koula Gerasklis
  39. Panagiotis & Eugenia Giannoumis
  40. George Giordas
  41. Craig & Angela Godshall
  42. Kaliope Godshall
  43. Peter & Susan Gouris
  44. Evangeline Gouzouasis
  45. Costas & Maria Grigorakakis
  46. Yanni & Stefanie Grigorakakis
  47. George & Joyce Gutchigian
  48. Robert & Vasiliki Hadgimallis
  49. Andreas & Argero Hagiandreu
  50. Irene Halkias
  51. Yiorgos & Angelique Hatzinikolaou
  52. Thomas & Maria Hatzopoulos
  53. Douglas & Angela Heinze
  54. Frank & Linda Holberg
  55. Lazaros & Joanie Ioakimidis
  56. Steven & Eleni Janke
  57. Paul & Mary Ann Jensen
  58. Fr. John Johns
  59. Dean & Kara Kalogrias
  60. Nicholas & Eleni Kalogrias
  61. John & Francesca Kanakis
  62. John & Katherine Karamatsoukas
  63. Chrisovalantis Karidas
  64. Nikos & Patra Karidas
  65. Constantine & Gail Karmokolias
  66. Alex Karras
  67. Kevin Kelly & Barbara Crits-Kelly
  68. Ryan & Ana Kiscaden
  69. Anthony Konstantinidis & Kyriaki Serenidis
  70. Marina Konstantinidis
  71. Eleni Konugres
  72. Margo Konugres
  73. Georgia Kouskousaki
  74. Ioakim & Kimberly Koutsouradis
  75. Paul & Mary Koutsouros
  76. Stephanos & Helen Kyriakodis
  77. Panagiotis & Konstantina Kyriakou
  78. George Labrinakos
  79. Petroula Labrinakos
  80. Dora Lekas
  81. Christopher & Elena Lepage
  82. Anthony & Maria Limberakis
  83. Anthony & Kathryn Limberakis
  84. Cary J & Alexis Limberakis
  85. Hannah Lohr
  86. Dimitrios & Dawn Loizos
  87. Gregory & Barbara Louridas
  88. Kevin & Mary Mack
  89. Simeon & Galatea Mackrides
  90. Vasilios & Faye Mackrides
  91. Theodoros & Doreen Makris
  92. Anastas & Odeta Malita
  93. Apostolos & Anastasia Malitas
  94. Demetrios Malitas
  95. Eleftherios & Kyriaki Malitas
  96. Fotios & Alexandra Malitas
  97. Harry & Mary Malitas
  98. Kalliopi Malitas
  99. Sophia Mamas
  100. Ronald & Virginia Markos
  101. Andrew & Joanne Markou
  102. Marianne Marmarou
  103. Evropi McGrath
  104. Stephen & Aspasia McGrath
  105. Matthew McHugh
  106. Thomas & Olga McHugh
  107. Catherine McNally
  108. Dimitri McNally
  109. James & Maria McNally
  110. Athanasios & Danielle Melisiotis
  111. Theodora Mikroulis
  112. Maria Mountis
  113. Michael & Stephanie Nanz
  114. Anastasia Niamonitos
  115. Christopher Nieves & Christina Tolis
  116. Peter & Stella Nikolopoulos
  117. Dennis & Mary O'Hara
  118. Jason & Jacinda Ojeda
  119. Stephen & Maria Oratis
  120. Stella Pahides
  121. Arthur Papacostas
  122. James & Jane Papacostas
  123. Afthentia Papadopoulos
  124. Demetrios & Rubena Papakirk
  125. Helen Papanicolaou
  126. Nikolaos & Maria Papanikolaou
  127. Albert & Sophia Pappas
  128. Dimitrios & Stacy Pappas
  129. Nicholas & Urania Pappas
  130. Aris Pasles
  131. Brandon Patella
  132. Achileas & Afrodite Patounas
  133. Peter & Paula Pavlis
  134. George & Vasiliky Pavlou
  135. Russell & Sophia Penning
  136. Isidoros & Andriana Pieces
  137. Daniel & Demetra Pithis
  138. Alexandros & Heather Pitsakis
  139. Eleftherios Pitsakis
  140. John Pitsakis
  141. Andrew & Georgianne Pogas
  142. Karen Poulos
  143. Andrew & Melissa Prousi
  144. Christopher & Evangelia Ramey
  145. Marc Redemann & Adrienne Frangakis
  146. Kevin & Joanna Rega
  147. Mary Roscioli
  148. Charles & Maria Sandilos
  149. William & Elaine Sandilos
  150. Alexander & Diane Saphos
  151. Nicholas Saphos
  152. Patricia Sapnas
  153. Vickie Sarris
  154. Dimitria Sfarnas
  155. Evangeline Sfarnas
  156. Elefteris & Francine Sferedes
  157. Kostas & Donna Sfiridis
  158. David & Voula Sidelsky
  159. Konstantinos & Stamatia Sklikas
  160. James & Maria Skoutelas
  161. Pantelis & Maria Sourias
  162. Dianne Stackhouse
  163. Christos & Xanthi Stathis
  164. Jacob & Emily Stine
  165. William & Soumela Telegadis
  166. Helen Thomas
  167. Sotirios & Despina Thomas
  168. Eleftherios & Deborah Topakas
  169. Emanuel Topakas
  170. Michael & Kaliopi Triantafellou
  171. Cosmas & Shauna Trifonidis
  172. James & Elizabeth Trivelis
  173. Michael & Renee Trivelis
  174. Demetrios & Sofia Tsatsanis
  175. Stelios & Laurie Tsinontides
  176. Shane & Despina Twyman
  177. Kurt Ufer & Joanne Epitropou-Ufer
  178. Rizos & Vasiliki Vagelaras
  179. Helene Vellios
  180. Dimitrios & Katharine Verros
  181. Christine Vlahos
  182. Gregory & Venetia Voutsinas
  183. Byron & Christina Warner
  184. Michael Weiss
  185. Stephen & Georgia Weiss
  186. Richard & Alexsandra Wrigley
  187. Anna Zelivianskaia
  188. Louise Zervos
  189. Ioannis & Eleftheria Zoubroulis
  190. Theodore & Zaffie Zoubroulis

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Beyond Annunciation

 

  • EXPERIENCE ORTHODOX AND GOSPEL MUSIC TOGETHER. Our faith is for all! Our friends at Cappella Romana are offering their recent concert online for you. “How Sweet the Sound: Black Voices in Orthodox Music” features selections from the "Jubilee Divine Liturgy" based on spirituals by Abbess Katherine and Greek Orthodox Vespers infused with Gospel and Jazz by Shawn Wallace. You'll hear "O Gladsome Light" (Phos hilaron) and Psalm 103 chanted as you've never heard them: accompanied by Hammond B3 organ in Gospel style. This very moving concert is available until the end of October, with video samples and interviews, at cappellaromana.org/sweetsound
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Archdiocese News

Sunday Sermon Series Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday) March 10

03/06/2024

https://www.goarch.org/-/sunday-sermon-series-judgment-sunday-meatfare-sunday-march-10?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about the Second Coming of Christ. How is Christ going to judge us? And what do we expect in the Last Judgment? Also, how does Jesus identify with each of us?


20,000 Trees Planted in Greece through the efforts of The Hellenic Initiative

03/07/2024

https://www.goarch.org/-/20-000-trees-planted-in-greece-through-the-efforts-of-the-hellenic-initiative?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

The Hellenic Initiative (THI), is proud to announce the successful planting of 20,000 trees in Greece through its ‘Plant a Tree in Greece’ program. This initiative in collaboration with We4all and Breathe Hellas aims to aid in the ecological recovery from recent wildfires and support local communities by creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.


Leadership 100 Concludes 33rd Annual Conference in Naples, Florida

03/07/2024

https://www.goarch.org/-/leadership-100-concludes-33rd-annual-conference-in-naples-florida?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

The 33rd Annual Leadership 100 Conference, which took place February 29-March 3, 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in Naples, Florida, concluded with the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, assisted by His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela, National Chancellor of the Archdiocese V. Rev. Fr. Nektarios Papazafiropoulos and parish priest Fr. Demetrios J. Mott at St. Katherine Church in Naples, Florida on Sunday, March 3. The conference, which saw record attendance of 725 members and guests, commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund, according to Demetrios G. Logothetis, Chairman.


Hellenic Film Society Presents Robust Lineup of Greek Film Programming Throughout March Programming includes Celebration of Women’s History Month, Two In-Theater Film Screenings

03/07/2024

https://www.goarch.org/-/hellenic-film-society-presents-robust-lineup-of-greek-film-programming-throughout-march-programming-includes-celebration-of-women-s-history-month-two-in-theater-film-screenings?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

Astoria, NY - March 4, 2024 – The Hellenic Film Society (HFS) has announced a robust slate of programming that it will begin unveiling March 8. Throughout the month, they will present two in-theater screenings of women-driven films. In celebration of Women’s History Month, they will post on their YouTube channel an exclusive interview with three acclaimed women filmmakers who created the film Fonissa, which has been a blockbuster hit in Greece.


Strategies of Learning - Exploring Innovative Teaching Approaches: The 6th Online Seminar Empowers Greek Language Educators

03/05/2024

https://www.goarch.org/-/strategies-of-learning-exploring-innovative-teaching-approaches-the-6th-online-seminar-empowers-greek-language-educators?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

In the context of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the proficiency of educators teaching the Greek language, the Education Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is set to host the 6th Webinar focusing on Learning Strategies and Innovative Teaching Techniques.


DID YOU KNOW? Department of Religious Education (DRE) MEATFARE WEEK

03/04/2024

https://www.goarch.org/-/did-you-know-department-of-religious-education-dre-meatfare-week?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

Meatfare Week begins after the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, and is the last week before Pascha we are permitted to eat meat. Wednesday is still a strict fast, and wine and oil are permitted on Friday. This week leads up to Meatfare Sunday, which is also called Judgement Sunday.


St. Stephen's Camp Summer 2024 - Let Us Lift Up Your Hearts

03/04/2024

https://www.goarch.org/-/st.-stephen-s-camp-summer-2024-let-us-lift-up-your-hearts?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

St. Stephen's Camphas a rich tradition, dating back to the 1980's, and is grounded on the principals of living a true Orthodox lifestyle with twice daily liturgical services, opportunities for reflection, community living and meals, athletics, arts & crafts, and nightly social activities. 
 


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