January 2013 - Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

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January 2013 - Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Annunciation Observer
January ’13 - Vol. 29, Issue 1
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
3022 F Street / Sacramento, CA 95816 / (916) 443-2033 www.annunciation.ca.goarch.org
Our mission is to bring all people to full maturity in Christ through Worship
(Liturgia), Service (Diakonia), Education (Paideia), Witness (Martyria) and Fellowship
(Koinonia), guided and united in all things by the One Holy Spirit
Priorities
Our personal priorities shape our lives and, ultimately, our destinies. And we all need to look at our priorities regularly, like at the beginning of the New Year. What are your real priorities in life? Here is a
central question: Are you living for what you can accumulate or for what you can become? Louis
L’Amour writes: “We are, finally, all wanderers in search of knowledge. Most of us hold the dream of becoming something better than we are, something larger, richer, in some way more important to the world
and to ourselves. Too often, the way taken is the wrong way, with too much emphasis on what we want
to have, rather than what we wish to become.” (from his Autobiography) The Lord tells us that a person’s life does not consist in the things he possesses (Luke 12:15).
What is a truly Christian priority? In a word, the “one thing,” the great priority for us is this: salvation.
The Lord Jesus prays to the Father in the Gospel of John: “And this is eternal life: that they may know
you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” The Apostle Paul in Ephesians: “I pray
that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being
with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being
rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints,
what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses
knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” As Orthodox Christians, we accurately
define salvation in the fullest possible way. For us salvation is forgiveness of sin, and being part of
Christ’s body, the Church, and being delivered from evil passions, the power of sin, and living eternally
in God’s Kingdom. It is falling in love with Jesus Christ. It is true knowledge. It is life with God, now
and later. It is peace, love, and fulfillment. It is being united with God. It is being truly human, and it is
becoming divine. And it is not self-serving. Being saved in the fullest sense means embodying the Gospel, becoming a Saint, and that means reaching out to others and leading them to Christ.
Everything we do as Christians, especially everything we do spiritually, should take us in this direction.
The Good News is that we can know God, and God wants us to know Him and to enjoy His love and life.
The Church and our whole spiritual life should facilitate and empower a living, loving relationship with
the true God and loving relationships with other people. This means more than “going through the motions” or making a pledge to the Church or being good or respectable, it is pursuing God with our whole
heart, giving ourselves to Him, making Him our first priority. Nothing else and nothing less can ever sat-
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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF
THE ANNUNCIATION
3022 F Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-443-2033
www.annunciation.ca.goarch.org
P ubl i s hed Mont hl y
Exc ept for J ul y
C LERGY
Presiding Priest, Father James Retelas
[email protected]
Associate Priest, Fr. Timothy Robinson
[email protected]
P A R IS H C O U NC IL P R ES ID ENT
George Dariotis
[email protected]
P A R IS H MINIS T R Y
Annunciation Senior League
Bessie Papailias, President
[email protected]
Bookstore
Lou Demas, Manager
(916) 231-9949
Chanter
Dusan Radosavljevic
[email protected]
Greek Education
Dimitra Dogias
[email protected]
Music and Worship
Bill Bobolis, Choir Director
[email protected]
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isfy us. God is Who and What we truly,
desperately need. He fills our hearts with
love. His Spirit shapes us and develops
virtue in us. Life in Christ is the most exciting, real, and meaningful course we can
take.
This does not mean leaving the
world and abandoning our responsibilities.
It does mean following the basic path of
Christian discipleship: Being part of the
Church where we can receive God’s grace and serve others; praying every day, doing our own spiritual work; and remembering
God at all times, being spiritually in His presence no matter
where we are and what we are doing.
This is victory. This is life. Saint Theophan the Recluse writes:
“Here is where freedom is! The mind is bound with bonds of ignorance, delusions, superstitions, and uncertainties. It struggles,
but cannot get away from them. Cleave to the Lord, and He will
enlighten your darkness and dissolve all the bonds in which your
mind languishes. The passions bind the will and do not give it
space in which to act. It struggles like one bound hand and foot,
and cannot get away. But cleave to the Lord and He will give you
the strength of Samson, and will dissolve all the bonds of untruth
that bind you. Constant worries surround the heart and give it
no peace. But cleave to the Lord, and He will soothe you. Then,
at peace, and seeing everything around you clearly, you will walk
with the Lord without hindrance or stumbling through the gloom
and darkness of this life, to the all-blessed, complete joy and
spaciousness of eternity.” Is this your life? It can be! Let me
challenge you at this beginning of the year to make God the center of your life. Want more information or direction? Call or
email us.
Happy New Year!
Fr. Tim
Philoptochos Society
Elaine Wright, President
[email protected]
Sunday School
Patrick Fuss, Principal
[email protected]
STAFF
Parish Administrator
Effie Theodor
[email protected]
Admin. Asst./Finances/Communications
Maria Mavroforakis
[email protected]
Financial Administrator
Norine Geissler
[email protected]
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Adult Education
Continues January 9 & 10
Happy New Year! We are continuing our Adult Education in January. We
are working our way through Dr. Daniel Clendenin's Eastern Orthodox
Theology (2nd Edition, Baker Academic, 2001). The bookstore has copies. (The book is also available in Kindle format from Amazon.) Dr. Clendenin's book is a wonderful anthology of great Russian and Greek Orthodox writers on topics from worship to missions. Even if you were not able
to participate in our discussions in the Fall, it is easy to “jump in.” Come
and join us and learn about your Faith!
Although times and days are subject to change in the New Year, we will
tentatively offer two identical sessions, one on Wednesday morning, beginning at 10 AM with prayer in the church followed by class in our
bookstore. The other session will be Thursday evening, beginning with
prayer in our bookstore at 7 PM followed by class.
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FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Looking back on 2012 I am encouraged by some common themes relative to our parish community .
The resilience ,vitality and generosity of our faithful. Navigating through the worst recession since
the "Great Depression" has been difficult for all. Its consequences of home foreclosures, high fuel and energy prices and diminished personal and corporate
investment portfolios have challenged and tested our spirit. Yet we have demonstrated new found resolve by continuing to volunteer when asked, offered
our God given talent when required, and given of our treasures from our hearts.
Our rich cultural past has shaped us as a people and past generations inspire
us to carry on the legacy now and into the future. My fervent hope for 2013 is
that we remain positive , by not dwelling on the negative. That we continue to
respect the views and opinions of others even if we share a differing view. Finally and quite possibly most important that we not fall into the trap of judging
each other in a disparaging manner. By working together in our church we can
achieve the many benefits of our labors. It has been my honor and humble
privilege to serve as your acting Parish Council president these last several
months following the tragic passing of our beloved servant , Nick Voresis. His
contributions endure.
May you all have a Happy , Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
God Bless you ,
George Dariotis
Our parish council members (George & Michael
Dariotis) hard at work cleaning up the parking lot
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ANNUNCIATION SENIOR LEAGUE
We would like to thank the Annunciation Choir (under the direction of Choir Director Bill Bobolis) for not only sponsoring the December ASL luncheon, but for providing a beautiful holiday program narrated by Georgia Larson. It was truly wonderful and it was great to have audience participation with the Christmas carols that were sung! We always appreciate the support from our
sister parochial organization.
We would also like to thank Antigoni Marcos for preparing a delicious taramosalata and Mrs.
Giobres for her donation of cakes in honor of our members born in December; Dena Kuchulis
and Sophia Evrigenis for their generous door prize donations; Julie Mamalis for her creativity
and decorations; and Tyke Kuchulis, John Christopulos, John Tatarakis, and John Kyriakidis
for their never ending dedication in the kitchen. We also had a very special birthday, Merle
Stathis (turning ever so young!), and special name day hronia pollas to Presbytera Barbara Retelas and Barbara Takanikos for their name days.
A special thank you to our out of town guests from the Bay Area (and former Sacramentans!):
Demetra Petrakis Andronico, Bessie Paras Econome, and Jim Vlamis. Thank you for joining us!
My first year as your ASL president passed so quickly! A blink of an eye and it was December! As
we close out 2012, I would be remiss if I did not thank the following individuals who have made
ASL ever so successful this year!
Our priests for their support and guidance throughout the year
The ASL Board members for their continued work and support in ensuring that our luncheons and
events continue
Our kitchen crew and servers for all their dedication in preparing and serving our monthly luncheons and delicious meals
The Parish Council for their continued support and presence at our luncheons and events
Our sponsors who assist us in underwriting our luncheons and events which ensures full participation for all our seniors
I personally wish to thank all of our members who are always there and are truly the heart of our
organization. Without you, there would not be an ASL!
As we begin 2013, our travel agents, Georgia Econome and Tasi Jones, are busy preparing for
two upcoming trips: Crocker Art Museum – January 25th and Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute in Berkeley and Mare Island – March 7th. Please keep your eye out for our fliers
and more details in the near future.
Meeting dates: Please note that we will begin the New Year with our first luncheon on Tuesday,
January 8, 2013. Future meetings scheduled for February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, and June 4
(remember to pick up your ASL brochure at our first meeting!)
May your holiday season be blessed and may the New Year bring you and your families health
and happiness. Καλα Χριστουγεννα και καλεs ευχεs για το νεο ετοs!
Bessie Papailias, ASL President
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Breakfast. February 24 - “Fabulous Cake Raffle”; March 16 - Lenten Retreat.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Chronia Polla!
NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING TUESDAY
JANUARY 8, 6:30 PM LOWER FELLOWSHIP
ROOM – PLEASE JOIN US AND BRING A
FRIEND.
I hope this New Year finds
you and your family all well.
Philoptochos would like to
extend to all Best Wishes for
a Blessed, Healthy, and
Happy New Year. Our thanks
for your continued support
through the years. God bless
you for your caring and love.
Your loving sister in Christ,
Elaine Wright
Philoptochos President
Dial-a-Baklava was a sell out again. Thank you
to Terre Terzakis, Donna Wagner and Helen
Grammatikakis for doing this continuing project with the help of the ladies who come down
to bake. I hope those of you who have supported Dial-a-Baklava enjoyed the great foods
the ladies prepare.
Small Group Bible Study Opportunity
At Orthodox Natural Church Development (ONCD) Focus
Groups earlier in the year, several people expressed an interest in forming small group Bible studies throughout our
Parish Community. Several Orthodox parishes in our Metropolis have formed this type of ministry with great success. Small groups facilitate learning and growth in a supportive atmosphere. These groups would be limited to
around a dozen plus people and may pursue a variety of
interests, topical Bible studies, discussions, prayer, etc. We
currently have parishioners in the Antelope and Folsom areas who are interested in hosting small group Bible Studies.
If you are interested in possibly hosting in other geographic
areas of our Parish, please plan to attend an informational
meeting in January or February (date to follow).
Philoptochos food, clothing and toy drive has
been very successful. The donations have overflowed the narthex. Our Santa helpers Pres. Ellie and Peter Dogias took the turkeys and hams
to the food bank. Thank you to all who gave
donations for this very much needed assistance.
The baskets for the home bound where picked
up for delivery on Sunday, December 16. Faye
Vallas and the committee prepared the baskets
with care and love to bring the spirit of Christmas to others. We thank those who helped
with donations and visitations.
Our November events were very successful.
The “Tasting Extravaganza”, proceeds help
fund our charities and projects; Christmas
Around the World, helps fund the church’s social services and Philoptochos Sunday goes to
our National Philoptochos commitments to
benefit philanthropic programs and charities of
the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the National
Sisterhood of Presbyteras Benevolent Fund.
Thank you to Georgia Avdalas for the Artoklasia for Philoptochos Sunday.
Attend Annunciation's Learning Liturgies!
After positive feedback, Annunciation will continue offering "Learning Liturgies" to enhance our understanding of our beautiful faith and rituals. Last year, this special service was conducted in the church hall as a learning opportunity for Sunday School children. We encourage children - and adults - to participate in these services
that provide an up-close look and direct participation.
The instruction will be divided into 5 services, all begin
at 10AM in the Church Hall. Divine Liturgy will be held
simultaneously in the Church.
SAVE THE DATES: January 6, 2013 – Annual
Philoptochos Vasilopita lunch after church;
February 3 is Go Red Sunday (members wear
red) for Women’s Heart Disease National
Awareness Sunday; Month of February is
Kids’n’Cancer month; February 10 - Pancake
Sunday, Jan 13: Priest’s Prayers Before the Gospel
Sunday, Feb 10: Anaphora Prayer (Cherubic Hymn)
Sunday, March 10: Communion and Thanksgiving
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BOOKNOTES FOR A BRIGHT NEW YEAR
ANNUNCIATION SEWING CIRCLE NEWS
2012 was a very Blessed year for the Bookstore;
made the acquaintance of several new publishing
companies and Icon sources
including the handwritten
works of Iconographer, Pavel
Tikhomirov. Several of
Pavel’s breath taking Icons
are on display and for sale
at the Bookstore; Christ the
Royal Priest, Angel Gabriel,
and St. George. We pray that
God will continue to Bless the Bookstore as an
Outreach source for our Church as well as a
source for our parishioners to fill the spiritual
needs of their families and homes. Greek people are known to love Lamb, but this
little cartoon from CafeCrafts.com takes Lamb to
a whole new level for we knitters and crocheters. I can't thank all of you enough for all that you
did for Project Linus in 2012. You are Amazing!!!
And, the need for comfort in the way of blankets
for babies and children in crisis continues in
2013. God Bless you all with healthy hands so
we can continue to help in this way again this
year. Recently someone asked me what "Linus"
was as in Project Linus. Just to clarify, you all
know the cartoon, "Peanut's" with Charlie Brown,
there is a character in that cartoon series who is
never without carrying his blanket. His name is
Linus. That blanket gives him a great sense of
comfort and security so that's why the National
Linus organization wanting to bring comfort and
security to ill and traumatized children chose
Project Linus for its name. Although Project
Linus is a national organization each state has
its own districts so most of our blankets are donated to/through local organizations. However,
when there is a National crisis, such as with Hurricane Sandy, organizations from all states pitch
in to meet the needs of adults and children.
Again thank you all who participate. Spiritual Fragrance of Canada is a newly founded
family owned publishing company now publishing a series of vividly illustrated books (for children and adults) portraying our church's most
beloved Saints. These books were first published
in Greece and are well known (there was a 2nd
and 3rd edition). The family moved to Canada
and translated the books and prepared their
publication. Thus far, eight, sixteen page illustrated volumes have been published with more to
follow.
The Bookstore has also acquired a number of new
books for young people that we are really excited
about and additionally we have found several new
sources for Icons, Kandillis, and other necessities
for the Orthodox family and home so we hope
you’ll drop in and check them all out!
God Bless you all in the New Year!
Xronia Polla!
Marilyn Demas for the Bookstore
This year, our Annunciation Sewing Circle is embarking on an additional project/prayer ministry; making prayer shawls for persons in our
community who are going through illness or a
particularly challenging time in their lives. As
these shawls are knit or crocheted we will be
praying that our Lord will embrace those persons in need with our prayers and love; to let
people know that they are not alone, that God is
with them and our love and prayers are with
them also. It is said that a life sewn/knit together with prayer is less likely to unravel! Patterns and instructions will be available in the
Annunciation Bookstore during the hours of 10
a.m. and 2 p.m. every day except Monday. The Church presents Mr. Andy Johas with an icon of St. Andrew
in appreciation for his generous investment in our building program
Xronia Polla!
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CHOIR NEWS
Liturgical Schedule January 2013
Unless otherwise noted, all services begin with
Although January is the beginning of a new
year, the responsibilities - hence activities - of
the Annunciation Choir continue as though
there was never a break in the
calendar. To all who participated in the annual Christmas
Concert and Reception, thank
you. A special thanks to Antigoni Marcos, Anna and Stephen LaBritt, who sponsored
the holiday reception. The tradition of singing Christmas Carols for the residents of the Senior Citizens Center was well
received, and the choir members especially enjoyed the wonderful food prepared by Voula
Cazanis and her lovely daughters.
Matins at 8:30 am, followed by the Divine Liturgy.
Tuesday, January 1
Basil the Great
Matins & Divine Liturgy: St.
Friday, January 4
ophany
10 am Great Hours of The-
Saturday, January 5 Forefeast of Theophany (Fast
Day)
Liturgy of St. Basil & Great Blessing of the Waters
Sunday, January 6
Holy Theophany of our Lord
Great Blessing of the Waters
Annual Philoptochos Vasilopita
Monday, January 7 Matins & Divine Liturgy: Synaxis of St. John the Baptist
SAVE THE DATE.......The choir's annual crab
feed is scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd. See
the back page of this issue of the Observer. The
choir's annual budget is supplemented from
the proceeds of this traditional fund raiser.
Projects within our own parish get first priority ( i.e. new music, file cabinets, etc. and secondly the Metropolis Annual Church Music
Federation is an activity high on choir members
activity list. Thank you in advance your support
by attending the annual Crab Feed. Thursday, January 17: St. Anthony the Great
Tuesday, January 22: St. Timothy (Fr. Tim’s Nameday)
Wednesday, January 30: The Three Hierarchs
For ticket information, contact either Bessie
Papailias at 455-5888 or Bessie Pothos at 4893470.
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pated in the Christmas Pageant with the Sunday
School Program. We thank all the children for
their participation in the Christmas Pageant. We
also hosted the 7th Greek Language Educator’s
workshop with subjects around Early Childhood
Education. The Workshop was organized with the
help of the Hellenic Education and Culture Committee of the San Francisco Metropolis. The presentations were given by the colleagues from the
Greek school in Belmont. We especially thank
them.
Ελληνικό Σχολείο/Greek School
Καλή Χρονιά και Χρόνια Πολλά! Ευχόμαστε ότι το
Νέο 7τος σας βρήκε γεμάτους με
υγεία και χαρά. Κατά την διάρκεια
του Δεκεμβρίου , εορτάσαμε τα
Χριστούγεννα και συμμετείχαμε με
το
κατηχητικό
σχολείο
στην
Χριστουγεννιάτικη
γιορτή .
Ευχαριστούμε όλα τα παιδιά για την
συμμετοχή τους στο Χριστουγεννιάτικο Πρόγραμμα.
Ε π ίσης φιλοξενήσαμε το
7 ο Διδασκαλικό /
Επιμορφωτικό Σεμινάριο με θέματα γύρω από την
διδασκαλία της νηπιακής ηλικίας.
Το σεμινάριο
οργανώθηκε με την βοήθεια της Ε π ιτρο π ής
Ελληνικής Εκπαίδευσης Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού της
Ιεράς Μητρο π όλεως Αγίου Φραγκίσκου .
Οι
π αρουσιάσεις δόθηκαν α π ό συναδέλφους του
Ελληνικού Σχολείου του Μ π έλμοντ .
Τις
ευχαριστούμε ιδιαιτέρως.
Due to the high number of students enrolled in
the PreK-K class we have had to split the class in
two. PreK and K now are taught separately, in the
first two classrooms.
We currently have five
classes being taught simultaneously. With the exception of the adult class, we use the Archdiocese
books for all classes as well as copies to supplement the materials. With the help and generosity
of two families from our community we now have
two new printers/copiers for the Greek school.
Λόγω του μεγάλου αριθμού εγγεγραμμένων μαθητών
στην π ρο - νη π ιακή
και νη π ιακή τάξη ,
αναγκαστήκαμε να χωρίσουμε την τάξη σε δυο
ξεχωριστά τμήματα.
7τσι, τώρα έχουμε πέντε
τμήματα ελληνικών που διδάσκονται ταυτόχρονα.
Χρησιμοποιούμε τα βιβλία της Αρχιεπισκοπής για
όλα τα τμήματα εκτός των ενηλίκων
καθώς και
φωτοτυπίες. Με την βοήθειά και γενναιοδωρία δύο
οικογενειών της κοινότητας έχουμε δύο καινούργια
εκτυπωτικά/φωτοτυπικά για το Ελληνικό σχολείο
μας.
We would also like to inform you that if you are
interested in teaching Greek and becoming a
member of our team for next year, we are accepting resumes. We want to have a complete team
so that all teachers can participate in the seminars that will be given to all the teachers prior to
the end of this year.
On January 27th, at the church of St. Nicholas in
San Jose, we will celebrate the feast of the Three
Hierarchs and the Greek Letters Day. During the
celebration, awards and commendations will be
given to the children that participate in the 2nd
School Competition in Writing, and Arts and Craft
Exhibit.
Θα ήθελα επίσης να αναφέρω ότι εάν κάποιος/α
ενδιαφέρεται να διδάξει του χρόνου στο Ελληνικό
Σχολείο και θέλει να γίνει μέλος της ομάδας μας,
δεχόμαστε βιογραφικά.
Θέλουμε να έχουμε μια
πλήρη ομάδα ούτος ώστε να συμμετέχουν όλοι οι
δάσκαλοι/ες στα σεμινάρια που θα δοθούν πριν το
τέλος αυτής της εκπαιδευτικής χρονιάς.
6th Annual Dive for the Cross
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Στις 27 Ιανουαρίου 2013, στην εκκλησία του Αγίου
Νικολάου του San Jose θα εορταστεί η γιορτή των
Τριών Ιεραρχών και η Ημέρα των Ελληνικών
Γραμμάτων.
Κατά την διάρκεια της εορτής τα
βραβεία και οι έπαινοι συμμετοχής θα δοθούν στα
π αιδιά π ου θα συμμετάσχουν στο 2 ο Σχολικό
Διαγωνισμό Συγγραφής και 7κθεσης Ζωγραφικής και
Χειροτεχνίας για τον εορτασμό της Ημέρας των
Ελληνικών Γραμμάτων και των Τριών Ιεραρχών.
5:00 pm
Anatolia Clubhouse Pool
11828 Chrysanthy Blvd.,
Rancho Cordova, CA, 95742
Happy New Year and Chronia Polla! We wish that
you have a great Happy New Year, filled with
health and happiness. During the month of the
December, we celebrated Christmas and partici-
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SAINT OF THE MONTH
ORTHODOXY 101
John the Hut-Dweller
Celebrated on January 15
1. Here's an easy one. What relationship was St.
John the Baptist to Christ?
a. Step brother
b. Uncle
c. Cousin
d. Nephew
Reading
Saint John, who was from Constantinople, was
the son of illustrious parents -- Eutropius the
Senator and Theodora.
At twelve years of age
he departed secretly
from his home and
went to the Monastery
of the Unsleeping (see
Dec. 29). Aflame with
longing for his parents,
he returned after six
years to his father's
home in the guise of a
pauper and beggar. Living in a small hut at
the gates of his parents' house (wherefrom
he is called "hut-dweller"), he remained unknown therein for many years, and suffered
mockery at the hands of those who had been
his own servants. Foreknowing his death, he
revealed himself to his parents, and within a
few moments reposed, about the year 450.
2. St. Tatiana the Martyr, was the daughter of a
distinguished counsel during the 2nd century in
the City in which she was martyred.
What was that city?
a. Moscow
b. Rome
c. Jerusalem
d. Ephesus
3. The name Timetheos means honoring God and
indeed St Timothy did just that. Incredibly, he
was martyred in 80 A.D. at the age of 97. St. Timothy was the disciple of whom?
a. Christ
b. Paul
c. James
d. Peter
4. St Ephraim was born in Mesopotamia, at the
beginning of the 4th century. He attended the 1st
Ecumenical Council. Later he became an inspirational and prolific writer in Edessa. This
Saint became known most for what talent?
a. Hymnography
b. Iconography
c. Writing Homilies
d. Preaching
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Since thou hadst with fervour longed after the
Lord from thy youth, * thou leftest the world
with its delights and nobly didst strive in valiant ascetic deeds. * Thou didst pitch thy hut
before the gates of thy parents; * thou didst
break the demons' snares, O all-blessed Father.
* And therefore, as is meet, hath Christ God
glorified thee, O John.
5. BONUS QUESTION: St Xenia, January 24th, like
St Tatiana was the daughter of distinguished parents. Xenia whose name was changed from
Euseubia to conceal her identity became a deaconess of what city?
a. Mylasa in Asia Minor
b. Rome
c. Constantinople
d. Athens
Kontakion in the Second Tone
Since thou didst desire a poverty like unto
Christ's, O wise Father John, thou didst forsake thy parents' wealth; and while holding
in thy hands the most holy Gospel, O righteous
one, thou didst follow after Christ God while
ceaselessly praying to Him for us all.
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STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE
OPERATING FUND
Happy New Year Annunciation Parishioners,
Year to
Date
12/18/12
2012 Budget
YTD
Pledges
$395,005
$425,000
All Other Revenue
$296,270
$600,665
Total Revenue
$691,275
$729,395
$392,567
$404,041
Income
The start of a new year means a new beginning
whether to practice healthier eating habits or
spend more time with our family. More important, it’s a time for us as Orthodox Christians
to commit to praying more, making time to
read the Bible, attending Church more often,
and offering our time, talents, and treasures.
These are resolutions that will change our lives.
When you complete your 2013 pledge card,
please consider using the 3% giving guideline.
Expenses
3% Giving Guideline
Household
Income
Weekly
Total Staff Exp.
Monthly
$ 250,000
$ 144.25
$ 625
Program Services
$10,077
$15,800
$ 200,000
$ 115.40
$ 500
Other Oper. Exp.
$186,951
$196,754
$ 150,000
$ 86.00
$ 375
$94,000
$112,800
$ 100,000
$ 57.00
$ 250
Archdiocese
National Ministries
$ 90,000
$ 51.00
$ 225
$683,595
$729,395
$ 80,000
$ 46.00
$ 200
$ 70,000
$ 40.00
$ 175
$ 60,000
$ 34.00
$ 150
$ 50,000
$ 28.00
$ 125
$ 40,000
$ 23.00
$ 100
$ 30,000
$ 17.30
$ 75
Total Expense
Balance as of
$7,680
12/18/12
2012 Pledges as of December 18, 2012
On behalf of the Annunciation Stewardship
Ministry, I wish you a blessed year.
Sincerely and with love in Christ,
George Dariotis
Stewardship
Budget
$425,000
Pledged to Date
$417,195
Total Amount
Received to Date
$395,780
Total Members
Pledged
10
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Studies in the Faith: Wednesday Evenings
Father James will conduct an eight-week survey course on the Orthodox Christian faith, beginning Wednesday, January 9.
Classes will be in the Bookstore beginning at 7:00 pm. The dates and topics are:
Wednesday, January 9 The Church or the Bible: Which Came First?
Wednesday, January 16 Church History: The First Thousand Years
Wednesday, January 23 Church History: The Second Thousand Years
Wednesday, January 30 The Sacraments (Part I)
Wednesday, February 6 The Sacraments (Part II)
Wednesday, February 13 “Teleturgics” (in church)
Wednesday, February 20 Ethics & Spirituality
Wednesday, February 27 The Liturgy after the Liturgy
THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH MILESTONES
DECEMBER WEDDINGS
December 29
Christina Fotopoulos and George Koumbis
Vasilis Kalivas, Sponsor
DECEMBER FUNERALS & MEMORIALS – May Their Memory Be Eternal!
Funerals
December 6
Angeliki Kivetos
Memorials
December 2
Sophia Fotinakes (Forty Days)
December 16
Spero Jouganatos(One Year)
Teckleab Berhane (One Year)
December 30
Stamatios Kypridakes and Apostolos Chrisopoulos (Fifteen Years)
Argero Chrisopoulos (Eleven Years)
Styliani Kypridakes (Eight Years)
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ANNUNCIATION ONCD PROJECT UPDATE:
Youth Director: a "job description" is being finalized by team members.
ONCD Teams have continued meeting to address Key Category issues:
STRUCTURES AND COMMUNICATION TEAM: Team Members met in December, areas of focus include setting up guidelines for establishing a uniform Master Parish Calendar and also
assessing current Parish wide communication
modes. WELCOMING NEWCOMERS TEAM: •Sunday Greeter Program/
Welcoming Table: Has been
established. Please stop by
the Welcoming Table in the
Hellenic Center to view materials and information. OUTREACH TEAM: Team members met in December. Planning is in
progress to develop support for those in grief
or who are ill. •Greeter Training: Volunteers who will serve as Greeters on a rotating basis will meet in January 2013
for training (date TBD). Please contact
Jane Bardis if you are interested.
•
ORTHODOX EDUCATION TEAM: •
New Welcoming Folder: Printed materials are being finalized and will soon be
available.
LITURGICAL RENEWAL TEAM: The first "Monthly Interactive Sermon" was
conducted by Fr. James Sunday, December 9th
on the subject of Confession. Future Interactive
Sermon dates: January 20th, February 24th,
March 17th and April 14th. Please watch for
subject details for each date. Monthly Learning Liturgies: to teach
liturgical components to Sunday School
Students, parishioners or newcomers
who would like a deeper understanding.
Upcoming dates: January 13th, February 10th and March 10th. All take place
at 10:00 AM in the Hellenic Center.
• Lenten Prayer Activity: planning is underway, please watch for details.
• Fall Religious Retreat: Scheduled for October 2013. Potential topics: "How to
Raise an Orthodox Child” or “Orthodox Marriage." Details to follow. YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM: • Small Group Bible Study: Informational
training will be scheduled early in 2013
for those interested in hosting Small
Group Bible Study in their homes.
Sunday School: 26 students were recognized in
Church for excellent attendance. Attendance
will also be rewarded on a quarterly basis with
special activities. Greek Dance: Double-practice schedule is underway. Attendance monitored to assure participation in all parish activities.
GOYA: First meeting and elections were held.
Members also volunteered for Blessings in a
Backpack. The "Giving Tree" charity event is
underway, along with the "New Blanket" drive.
YAL: First gathering was held in December, followed by volunteering for Blessings in a Backpack. More events to come.
Should you have any questions or wish to help
with the ONCD Teams above, please contact
any team members below.
Faithfully in Christ,
Annunciation ONCD Team: Jane Bardis,Stephanie Bobolis, Jim Chuchas, Emily Coleman,
Lou Demas, Marilyn Demas, Koula Fotopoulos,
Bernadette Kontos and Gary Leonard
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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
THE ANNUNCIATION GOYA
Thanks go to Mrs. Kristen Kane for putting together our Christmas Pageant. It is wonderful
to see the kids work together on a project of
this magnitude.
We are proud of the kids and
their families that have made
it to our perfect and outstanding attendance. Religious eduction is part for our mission and
it's that much more enriching if
the students attend regularly.
We will have a miniature golf outing to celebrate on January 12, weather permitting.
We will once again have the Dive for the Cross
at the clubhouse in the Anatolia community in
Rancho Cordova. Let's gather at 5 PM to get
things rolling. After the dive, we will once again
have gyros, hot chocolate and other refreshments.
On behalf of the Sunday School staff, we wish
you all a very heathly and happy new year.
Patrick Fuss
Thank the following...
Dr. Nick Rotas – GOYA Sweatshirts
Giving Tree Donors – collected $750
Donors for the “Share the Warmth” blanket Drive
The Annunciation Church Office
Wish all of you
We had 5 kids with perfect attendance:
Athena Eriksson (jr high)
Christopher Warren (Kindergarten)
Denny Warren (Preschool)
Alexandra Gallo (Nursery)
Bennett Greenberg (Nursery)
ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ
We had 21 kids with 80% attendance:
Antonio Kufasimis
Elias Tipton
William Coleman
Marina Mamalis
Nasia Delis
Ryan Coleman
William Durrell
Alexander Eriksson
Evi Tsiopou
Maria Klostrakis
Sophia Pantis
Sofia Delis
Adrianna Durrell
Apostolos Delis
Dennis Margaris
Katerina Petsalis
Ryan Tasakos
Luke Dariotis
Athan Garavello
Christos Tsakopoulos
Katelyn Greenberg
Answers to Orthodoxy 101 from page 9:
Answers to Orthodoxy 101: 1, c. [His mother Elizabeth
was the Theotokas maternal aunt]; 2, b; 3, a & b [St. St
Timothy is recognized by the Church as one of Christs
seventy disciples and Timothy was a disciple of St Paul.];
4. a [St Ephraim is known by the nickname "Harp of the
Holy Spirit" and is called the first and greatest hymnographer of the Church. 5. Bonus Question: b. Rome.
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