Learn about the Deaconess Tatiana the Martyr here >>

Το κήρυγμα της Κυριακής (Sunday's Greek homily) εδώ >>

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

Catechism classes following Holy Communion.

Join us in offering memorial payers for the peaceful repose of the souls of:

Spyridon Sagias (2 years), Konstantinos Vafiadis (3 years), Brian Anthony Fountaine (5 years), James Rawden (6 years), Konstantinos Papakyriakou (9 years), Chrysoula Papakyriakou (14 years), Foteini Zirounis (15 years), Michael Zirounis (41 years), Maria Glinatsis (68 years), Maria Zirounis (9 years), and Antonios Thomas (18 years) of blessed memory.

The Oath of Office for our 2025 Parish Council

We are pleased to inform you that we have received His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos' blessing to administer the Affirmation of Office to our 2025 Parish Council.

We are grateful to the selected parishioners who have offered to be servant leaders of our community: Chris Fifis, Apostolos Fisfis, Ioannis Fisfis, Panagiotis Giannoumis, Peter Gouris, Panagiotis Kyriakou, Anthony Limberakis, Chris Papadeas, Demetrios Papakirk, Afrodite Patounas, and Anthony Vlahos.

We sincerely thank outgoing members Constantine Dalson, Leontios Diamantas, Evangelos Exarchos, James Papacostas, and Russell Penning for their many years of dedicated service and leadership.

In addition, we appreciate the excellent work of Diane Saphos and the Elections Committee.

Annual Vasilopita Commemoration

Following the prayers for the Vasilopita, Fr. John will invite ministry leaders to the solea to receive a piece of the vasilopita from on behalf of each ministry.

Inspired by St. Basil's example, let us embrace our sacred mission as Annunciation Church ministry leaders and take this opportunity as we receive our blessed slice of vasilopita to commit to sharing our blessings with those in need throughout the year.

Following the vasilopita, our Philoptochos invites everyone to a home-cooked breakfast, with proceeds benefiting Saint Basil's Academy. Sign up for breakfast here>>

If you are unable to attend, you may donate here>>

12th Sunday of Luke, January 19, 2025

• 8:30 a.m. Matins, 9:30 Divine Liturgy.
• Catechism classes following Holy Communion.
• Our Greek School will present the Three Hierarchs program.
• Our PTO will host the coffee fellowship hour.

Annunciation Prayer Team Organizational Meeting Today

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 occur 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.

Quick Links to Current and Upcoming Events

• HOPE/JOY + Homeless Ministry January 2025 Project>>

• Sunday, January 26, Regional Greek Letters Celebration>>

• Thursday, January 30: Our Homeless Ministry serves at Aviation Park, Philadelphia>>

Homeless Ministry's first serving date of 2025 is at Aviator Park on January 30th

This will most likely be our last scheduled outdoor serving date as we are transitioning all feedings to our newly established FOCUS Center at St. George Cathedral on 8th Street in center city Philadelphia. Please sign up here if you are able to join us to help serve or would like to donate food.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support!

Annunciation will be hosting our annual

St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival

on February 23, after Divine Liturgy.

All Orthodox youth Grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate by writing a short speech on a topic provided by the Archdiocese related to their Orthodox Faith, their Church, and/or their heritage.

The winner of each division (Junior: Grades 7-9 & Senior: Grades 10-12) will receive a prize and move on to represent our Church at the district level!

For more information and to register, visit: www.goarch.org/oratorical

Interested? Questions?

Let Jacinda know - catechism@anngoc.org

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.