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Annunciation Church
Publish Date: 2019-07-14
Bulletin Contents
Parish Calendar
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Parish News & Events
Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp
Hlyfthrs
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Annunciation Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (231) 799-0185
  • Street Address:

  • 185 East Pontaluna Road

  • Muskegon, MI 49444

Contact Information

Fr. John Sakellariou


frjohn@orthodoxmuskegon.church | 716-730-1982

Fr. Basil Aden



Services Schedule

Orthros/Matins: Sunday, 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy: Sunday, 10:00 AM

 

 

Past Bulletins


Parish Calendar

  • Parish Calendar

    July 14 to July 21, 2019

    Sunday, July 14

    9:00AM Matins Service (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Sunday, July 21

    9:00AM Matins Service (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Parish Council Meeting

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Saints and Feasts

Hlyfthrs
July 14

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.

Allsaint
July 14

Aquila the Apostle among the 70

Saint Aquila, who was from Pontus of Asia Minor, was a Jew by race and a tent-maker by trade. In the year 52 he and his wife Priscilla were in Corinth when Saint Paul first came there. They gave him hospitality, and the Apostle remained with them for many days, himself working at the same trade as they (Acts 18:2-3). And having believed in Christ through Paul, they followed him from that time on, working together with him and suffering perils with him for the sake of the preaching of the Gospel, as he himself testifies concerning them in his Epistle to the Romans, saying: "Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus: who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the nations" (Rom. 16:3-4). When and where they reposed is unknown.

Allsaint
July 14

Our Holy Father Joseph the Confessor, Archbishop of Thessalonica

Saint Joseph was the brother of Saint Theodore the Studite (see Nov. 11). He also is called Studite, especially when he is mentioned together with his brother. According to Codinus, both of them composed the canons of the Triodion during the reign of Leo the Armenian, while in the Church of Saint Romanus (see Nov. 18); he is not to be confused with Saint Joseph the Hymnographer (Apr. 3). When Saint Joseph became Archbishop of Thessalonica, he was exiled thrice because of his godly zeal for the holy icons, suffering many hardships, imprisonments in dark dungeons, hunger, thirst, and every tribulation, in the midst of which he departed unto eternal life in 833.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. * For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. * He trampled death under foot by means of death; * and He became the firstborn from the dead. * From the maw of Hades He delivered us; * and He granted the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Fathers in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fourth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:1-12

On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of man must be delivered in to the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise." And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles; but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.

But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened.

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.

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."

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Parish News & Events

Fr. John's Schedule

Fr John will be out of the country from July 10th- August 2nd  and can be reached by email. In case of an emergency, please contact Fr. Basil  (231-286-2196  aden7000@comcast.net).


Pilaf Festival Baking

We will meet to bake kourembides on Monday, July 22nd  @ 10 AM. We will be making many batches of cookies for the Pilaf Dinner and we need many volunteers. We will be baking until about 5 pm. Parishioners are welcome to stop in and help as their schedule permits.


Church Picnic @ Kruse Park - Thursday, July 25 @ 12PM

The picnic is open to all parishioners and friends of all ages to join us at Kruse Park on Thursday, July 25th @ 12:00.  Please contact Christine Encelewski (231-755-4801) if you would like to attend and if you are able to bring a dish.


Upcoming Soup Kitchen

Our next soup kitchen will be at the First Congregational Church Soup Kitchen on Saturday, August 3rd @ 8:15 AM. Please contact Pat Ladas (ladaspy@comcast.net) if you would like to volunteer.


Detroit Metropolis Clergy-Laity and Philoptochos Conference

The next Detroit Metropolis Clergy-Laity and Philoptochos Conference will take place in Troy, Michigan on Wednesday, September 25th through Saturday, September 28th. The Grand Banquet will be held Friday evening. Please contact Nick Davros or George Maniates if you would like to represent the parish in the upcoming meeting. More information on the Conference is available on https://www.detroit.goarch.org/clergy-laity-documents.html.  The deadline to register is Sunday, July 21st.


Upcoming Services

  • Dormition Fast begins on Thursday, August 1st 
  • Paraklesis (Intercessory Prayer) to the Theotokos will be held on the following dates @ 6  PM during the Dormition Fast:
    • Friday, August 2nd
    • Wednesday, August 7th
    • Friday, August 9th
    • Monday, August 12th
  • During each of the Paraklesis Services, it is the custom to pray for all living Orthodox Christians. Names can be emailed to Fr. John or placed in the basket near the candle stand in the narthex (Please print names clearly).
  • Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: 9 AM Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy @ 10 AM on Tuesday, August 6th.
  • Great Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos: Wednesday, August 14th @ 6 PM with along with Artoklasia (blessing of the five loaves).
  • Dormition of the Theotokos: 9 AM Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy @ 10 AM on Thursday, August 15th.

Host a Fellowship Hour

The Fellowship Hour is a continuation of the Christian Fellowship experienced in the Eucharist during the Divine Liturgy. It is also a wonderful way to commemorate an anniversary, birthday, family milestone, or memorial.  If you would like to host a Fellowship Hour, please use the Coffee Hour signup sheet in the community hall. 


Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp

Programs for Youth Entering Grades 3-11:

Week 3: July 14 – July 20, 2019
Week 4: July 21 – July 27, 2019
Week 5*: July 28 – August 3, 2019 

*The majority of children from our Parish are going to Camp for Week 5

www.gomdsc.org


Iconography Committee

We would like to thank the following parishioners who have pledged/donated towards the continued beautification of our Church!

  1. Saint Elpiniki: Phyllis (Photine) Afendulis
  2. Saint Mary Magdalene: Afendoulis and Clark Families
  3. Angel Raphael: The Anton Family
  4. Saint Nectarios of Aegina: Georgia Baker 
  5. Great Martyr Irene: Ted & Fran Anton
  6. Saint Catherine of Alexandria: Karen & Barry Eifert
  7. Saint Photini: Micheil Family & James Afendulis
  8. Saint Demetrios: John Bati
  9. Saint George: Gust (Deno) & Mary Danigelis
  10. Saint Procopius of Scythopolis: Gust (Deno) & Mary Danigelis
  11. Theotokos: George Maniates
  12. Prophet Zachariah: Fr. John, Pres. Pavlina, George Sakellariou & Alan Spivak
  13. Saint Helen: Laura & John Wright
  14. Saint Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love: Maria Soeder
  15. Dormition Scene: Fr. Basil & Pres. Sandra
  16. Holy Transfiguration Scene: Christine Encelewski

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Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp

    Metropolis Summer Camp

    Metropolis Summer Camp

    Camper registration remains open for the Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp (MDSC), located in Rose City (MI), for the upcoming 2019 season The camp program is for youth going into the 3rd – 11th grades, and there is also a unique week at the beginning of the summer for young adults going into 12th grade or who have just graduated.

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