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Καλωσορίσατε!

We are an Orthodox Christian community under the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey. We are the 6th oldest Greek Orthodox community in the United States (established in 1901), located in Elkins Park, ...

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This Sunday at Annunciation

14th Sunday of Luke, December 1, 2024

Κυριακή ΙΔ’ Λουκά, 1 Δεκεμβρίου, 2024

Learn about the Prophet Naoum and all the saints commemorated today here>>


Το κήρυγμα της Κυριακής εδώ>>


8:30 a.m. Matins, 9:30 Divine Liturgy.



Archon Sunday and Launch of Sprout Teaching Program>>


Stewardship Sunday>>


Our GOYA hosts the coffee fellowship hour.

Read Sunday's Paper Liturgical Guide and Bulletin Here

This Week at Annunciation

Η Εβδομάδα στον Ευαγγελισμό

Tuesday, 3

  • 5 p.m. Greek School classes.
  • 5 p.m. PTO will decorate the church hall for Christmas.

Wednesday, 4

Barbara the Great Martyr>>

8:30 a.m. Matins, 9:30 Divine Liturgy



Thursday, 5

  • 7 p.m. Philoptochos general meeting.

Friday, 6

Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra>>

  • 9:30 a.m. Matins, 10:30 Divine Liturgy
  • The Economopoulos family will offer the Artoklasia, and the Lekkas family will offer the Phanouropita.
  • Young at Heart Christmas Luncheon and Caroling follows>>
  • 5 p.m. Greek School classes.
  • 6:30 p.m. JOY dance practice.
  • 7:30 p.m. GOYA dance practice.

Next Sunday, December 8, 2024, X Sunday of Luke

  • 8:30 a.m. Matins, 9:30 Divine Liturgy.
  • Catechism classes following Holy Communion.
  • Our Philoptochos will host the coffee fellowship hour.
  • Parish Council Elections>>



Upcoming Feasts

Eπερχόμενες Eoρτές

Wednesday, December 11

View Our Community Calendar Here

Church Administration News

2024 Stewardship Update


As we approach the end of 2024, we thank the 294 parishioners who have pledged and are supporting stewards in good standing for 2024. Your collective effort as stewards is what makes our community strong.


Thank you to the 183 stewards who completed their 2024 pledge.


Thank you also to the 31 stewards who completed their 2024 pledge AND contributed beyond what they pledged. We truly appreciate any additional contributions beyond your pledge.


The additional 111 stewards are on track to complete their 2024 pledge before December 31, 2024. Please look for your statement in the mail.


It is still possible to pledge and contribute in 2024. Please do so we can close our deficit and include you in the 2024 Stewardship Honor Roll. Submit your pledge with just a few clicks here >>

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Your 2025 Stewardship Package should have arrived at your home by postal mail


Please read through the material and prayerfully consider how you can support your church in 2025. Return your 2025 Pledge Card by December 1, or complete/update your pledge online>>


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Parish Council Elections


Beloved Fellow Parishioners,


On behalf of Fr. John and our Annunciation Board of Elections, we would like to invite you to participate in the election of our new 2025-2026 Parish Council and our new Annunciation Endowment Board on Sunday, December 8, 2024.


Official Invitation and Sample Ballot Here>>

2025 Facility Improvements


We are working to remodel the main floor bathrooms and the classroom floor.


Learn More Here>>

Our Ministries in Action

Quick Links to Current and Upcoming Events


Friday, Dec. 6: Young at Heart Christmas Party >>


December 1-15: Matthew25 Ministry Angel Tree>>


Saturday, Dec 14: PTO Lunch with Santa >>


Sunday, Dec. 15: Greek School Kalanda & PTO Loukoumades Sale >>


Sunday, Dec. 22: Annual Nativity Pageant >>


Tuesday, Dec. 31: New Yar's Eve Celebration >>


The Angel Tree Is Here!


You can choose your tag off the tree in the Church Hall or SignUp Genius and return your gift by December 15.


Details Here>>

New Ministry in the Making: Annunciation Prayer Team


We are pleased to inform you that a new ministry is being created: the Annunciation Prayer Team.


The prayer team will pray for those listed in the Parish Sunday Bulletin and those who request a prayer for God’s Mercy. Once a week, a list of names will be sent via e-mail to the Team members, who will pray in their homes as often as possible for those on the list.    


An organizing meeting, open to all, will take place in the church library on Sunday, January 12, after Divine Liturgy.

If you would like to join us, please call or email the church office at office@anngoc.org or contact Olga McHugh in church or by e-mail at olga.mchugh@gmail.com.



Ministry Life


At Annunciation/Evangelismos Church, our vision is to be a loving, caring, and welcoming Christian community where everyone belongs and grows in the Orthodox Christian Faith through worship, witness, fellowship, and service to others. We offer many ministry opportunities for adults, youth, and children of all ages to get involved and grow in the faith.



Explore our Ministry Life Page and see how you can become involved in the ones that resonate with you.


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Focus on Our Church Family

Celebrations, Milestones, Gratitude, Comfort & Support


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): Victoria, Tuan, Elizabeth, Arthur, Rizelma, Sofia, Melanie, Konstantinos, Konstantinos, Andrew, Olga, Michael, Lois, Roman, Eva, Anastazya, John.


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 has sent our Lord to heal every sickness. Visit and heal us. Grant patience in this sickness, strength of body and spirit, and health recovery. 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.

 






Our Birthdays & Anniversaries List is unavailable this week due to technical difficulties. We hope to have it available next week.



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