Celebrating 125 Years

We invite you to our celebration of 125 years of Orthodox faith, community, and tradition, honoring our legacy as one of America's oldest Greek Orthodox parishes [...]

THIS SUNDAY at ANNUNCIATION/ EVANGELISMOS CHURCH

September 13, 2026

Memory of the Consecration of the Church of the Holy Resurrection

Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy and Life-giving Cross

8:30 a.m. MATINS, 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY

Youth Procession of The Holy Cross.

Youth Agiasmos, blessing of the Youth Ministries, and the first day of Catechism classes (see below).

Join us in offering memorial prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of Florence Charitos of blessed memory (6 months), and of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks (25th anniversary).

Philoptochos tray collection to benefit Holy Cross/Hellenic College. Please donate here if you can't attend on Sunday.

Our Parents' and Teachers' Organization invites everyone to a luncheon (see below).

Today's Paper Bulletin

Community Calendar

Church Donations & Payments

OUR MINISTRIES IN ACTION

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A Note from Catechism School

On behalf of Father John and our teachers, welcome back to another year of learning, prayer, and fun! Today, September 13th, marks the first day of Catechism Classes. Students are invited to join the Procession of the Holy Cross, followed by the Youth Agiasmos on the solea, before proceeding to their classrooms. Please note that, for this Sunday only, they will return to their pews after Holy Communion to wait for the procession [...]

Homeless Ministry “Grab & Go” Food for Local College Students

As we begin the new Ecclesiastical year, the Homeless Ministry and HOPE/JOY Ministry are collecting and will deliver “Grab & Go” food to local college students experiencing homelessness who are currently housed by DePaul USA, a Germantown nonprofit just a few miles from our church [...]

Matthew 25 Ministry September Update

Welcome to September! We hope everyone had a restful summer with family and friends. Matthew 25 was quiet this summer, but behind-the-scenes work continued. We made monthly deliveries, focusing on pantry-desired items. While eggs were available, we delivered cereal and pasta sauce instead. We visited Walmart twice, filling two carts with cereal and sauce [...]

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION NEWS

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125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

October 10-11, 2026

125th Anniversary Celebration Help Needed

We are seeking information about past recipients of the Archdiocese Saint Paul Medal Award. If you are aware of any family members or parishioners who received this award, please contact Ginny Markos at 215-962-3758.

FOCUS ON OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Comfort, Support, Milestones, and Celebrations

Pastoral Care

If you or someone you know is sick, homebound, elderly, or scheduled for surgery, please contact the church office to notify us so Fr. John can make a pastoral visit or add them to the prayer list.

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