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Weekly Bulletin for November 3, 2024 + November 2024 Bulletin

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A BLESSED MONTH TO ALL! ΚΑΛΟ ΚΑΙ ΕΥΛΟΓΗΜΕΝΟ ΜΗΝΑ ΣΕ ΟΛΟΥΣ! Click  HERE  to view this week's b ulletin &  Click  HERE  to view   November's  Bulletin! CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT + UPCOMING EVENTS Important Dates + Kind Reminders: STEWARDSHIP LUNCHEON - THIS SUNDAY, NOV 3RD   Immediately After the Divine Liturgy.  Join us for a Meal of Gratitude ! WINTER YOUTH RALLY DECEMBER 27TH-30TH  All Goyans (7th-12th grade) are invited to attend WYR in Atlanta, GA.  I ndividual Registration Early Bird pricing  ($315 per Goyan) ends Sunday, November 3rd . After this date, the registration pricing increases!   Please click HERE for more information and to register! Tuesday, November 5th, 2024  Church Hall is a designated Polling Location for the Election  6:30am-7pm   Sunday, November 24th, 2024    General Assembly Meeting immediately after the Divine Liturgy  To learn more about the Church of St. George in Lydda, visit the links below: https://www.orthodoxholyland.com/st-georges-tomb-l

Weekly Bulletin for October 27, 2024 + Upcoming Services & Events!

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Click Below to View: Weekly Bulletin for October 27, 2024 To View our upcoming services & events, CLICK  HERE  which can  also be viewed in the Breezeway!  Χρόνια πολλά σε όλους όσους γιορτάζουν!! ~ UPCOMING EVENTS: Philoptochos encourages our members and parish community to attend our general meeting  TONIGHT  Friday, October 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Where we will learn about Kenyan Orthodox Priest Fr. Methodius JM Kariuki, the Director of the Saint Barnabas Orphanage and Education Center. He is also the Chairman of the Kenyan Orthodox Africa Board, facilitates mission projects under the Orthodox Africa initiative, and serves as the Kenyan representative to the Orthodox Africa American Board of Directors. We look forward to curious questions and happy faces for this one-of-a-kind event!!! ~~~~~~~ The Greek School will be having their OXI DAY Program immediately following the Divine Liturgy This Sunday October 27, 2024. ~~~~~~~ A Message from our GOYA Leaders: Dear Annunciation Commu

Falling Asleep of Athena Louisa Georgoulias

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  Athena Louisa Georgoulias Winston-Salem- Athena Louisa Georgoulias, 46, fell asleep in the Lord, Monday, October 23, 2024 at Kate B, Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born December 16, 1977 in Forsyth County, the daughter of George and Kiki Makris Georgoulias. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. Athena was a gift to all that knew her. She was a beautiful soul that inspired people to love, respect, and be the best version of themselves. Her soul is now free from the bonds of her earthly limitations. She is preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother, Kiki Georgoulias; her brother, Chris Georgoulias (Sheryl); her nephews, Anthony, and Caleb Georgoulias, and her niece, Katie Georgoulias. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 28, 2024 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. Demetri Kangelaris officiating. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friend

Weekly Bulletin for October 20, 2024 + Upcoming Services & Events!

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  St Artemios of Antioch, St Gerasimos of Kephalonia, St Matrona of Chios  CLICK HERE  to view this week's bulletin! To view our upcoming services & events  CLICK HERE!   Welcome Fr Minas Tsambounieris!

Weekly Bulletin for October 13, 2024 + Upcoming Services & Events!

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  Weekly Bulletin for October 13, 2024 View our upcoming services & events  here  which can  also be viewed in the Breezeway!  With respect to Hurricane Relief efforts, t his Sunday, we are collecting gently used coats & warm attire for the Hurricane Helene Victims in the Western Carolina area. After Service this Sunday, a member of our parish will then take them to the Drop off location.  We will send another announcement if there will be another collection in the future.  Our neighbors in Western Carolina are in dire need and are very thankful for your donations! May God bless and protect everyone! 

National Philoptochos Delivers Hope: Responding to Hurricane Helene Devastation with $50,000 in Critical Relief Aid

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Damage from a fallen tree during the remnants of Hurricane Helene is shown on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Asheville, N.C. // Associated Press  New York, NY – October 4, 2024 – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Florida's Big Bend region, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is providing crucial financial support for relief efforts. The storm left widespread devastation across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and beyond, with the death toll rising to 227 and a significant number of people still unaccounted for.   In response to the urgent need for assistance, National Philoptochos has committed $25,000 to International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and an additional $25,000 to Samaritan's Purse to support their ongoing recovery efforts. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in helping communities rebuild and heal from this tragedy.  

Weekly Bulletin for October 6, 2024 + Upcoming Services & Events!

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Weekly Bulletin for October 6, 2024 View our upcoming services & events  here  which can  also be viewed in the Breezeway!  GOYA Meeting 6pm Sunday - more info! ***With respect to Hurricane Relief efforts, please be advised that a  strategic plan is being devised by our Holy Metropolis under the auspices of the NE Conference which is led by our vicar, Father Sarantis .  This plan will be disseminated  shortly.  In the meantime our ladies Philoptochos will be passing a special tray on Sunday to help those affected. Please consider bringing extra money or a check for the tray. Donations can also be made via credit card.  We are also collecting the following items: diapers, premixed baby formula, adult’s diapers, toilet paper, Granola, powdered milk, shelf stable milk, canned tuna, chicken, baked beans, peanut butter, soups and fruit with pull tab lids, apple sauce cups, protein energy bars, trail mix and nuts, dried fruit, bottled water, Gatorade Please bring these items on Sunday an