Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

THIRD SUNDAY OF  GREAT + HOLY LENT THE VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS   Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, March 15, 2026 8:45am Orthros, 10:00am Divine Liturgy CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR UPCOMING SERVICES + EVENTS Our AOCA is open for Registration! Click here to learn more!     Jimmy Chrysson Memorial Golf Tournament  CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS! WHAT ARE Y'ALL UP TO? YAL UPDATES!

  Young Adult League (YAL) is the young adult ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for those typically between the ages of 18 and 35. It offers a welcoming space where young adults can grow in their Orthodox Christian faith while building genuine friendships with others who share the same values and spiritual journey. Through gatherings, discussions, service projects, and fellowship events, YAL creates opportunities to stay connected to the life of the Church during an important stage of adulthood. It is a place to ask questions, deepen one’s faith, and find encouragement in a supportive community centered on Christ. Whether you are new to the parish or have grown up in the Church, YAL is an open invitation to come together, strengthen your faith, and be part of a community that grows, serves, and walks in Christ together. For more info email yal@wsgoc.org

Jimmy Chrysson Memorial Golf Tournament  Oak Valley Golf Club 261 Oak Valley Blvd, Advance, NC 27006  Thursday, April 30th, 2026  REGISTRATION AND RANGE BALLS: 8:00 AM  GREETING, RULES, AND GUIDELINES: 8:45 AM  SHOTGUN START: 9:00 AM  LUNCH AND AWARD CEREMONY: 1:30 PM  ● $100 per player  (includes one round, lunch provided by Little Richard’s, and a goody bag)  ● $150 for a hole sponsorship  ● $550 for a hole sponsorship plus 4 players  ● $250 for a Beverage Cart Sponsorship (2 available)  ● $250 for Closest to the Pin Sponsorship (4 available)  ● $250 for Long Drive Sponsorship (1 available)  🏌️ Tournament Format: Captain’s choice  🏆 Prizes: Awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place  📌 To Register: Call Chris Gallos at 336-408-9100 if interested OR GOLF SIGN-UP HERE Or Scan QR Code  Please include Sponsorship Name in Memo Line DEADLINE - April 15th, 2026  

SUNDAY OF ST. GREGORY PALAMAS   Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, March 8, 2026 8:45am Orthros, 10:00am Divine Liturgy CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR  UPCOMING SERVICES + EVENTS  BREEZEWAY PRESENTATION CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR STEPHEN'S CAMP! Our AOCA is open for Registration! Click here to learn more!  

Nikolaos Samaras - April 1, 1934 - February 27, 2026 It is with great sadness, but with hope in the Resurrection, the we announce the falling asleep of our brother in the Lord, Mr. Nicholas Samaras. Nikolaos Dimitrios Samaras, 92, passed peaceful, at home on Friday, February 27, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born April 1, 1934, in a small village in Evrytania, Greece. As a young child, he moved with his family to Lamia, Greece, that was always home to him. He graduated high school in Lamia and served in the Greek Army. Upon completion of his military service, he earned a degree in Business Management Study, at The Emboriki Sxoli, Lamia, Greece. He married Efrosini Tsoukalou, and they spent 67 glorious years together in love, faithfulness, laughter, happiness and partnership. They were inseparable.Together, they have three children, Dimitrios (Jimmy), of Winston-Salem, Vasiliki (Kiki) and husband Kyriakos (Kirk) Tarasidis, of Greensboro, Argiroula (Anjie) and husband Miltiad...

  SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY   Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, March 1, 2026 8:45am Orthros, 10:00am Divine Liturgy BREEZEWAY PRESENTATION March 2026 Bulletin Listen to what Fr. Stephen teaches us about Christian love in this video.  This  a sample of the type of teaching to expect from Fr. Stephen during his talk this weekend on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 1st after Vespers which begins at 5:30 pm at our Annunciation parish.  He will ask us the question, “What Do You See In An Icon?”   The Nature of Love in the Orthodox Christian Tradition | Fr. Stephen Freeman Please join us for a wonderful presentation and a Lenten meal offered by  the Philoptochos for an evening with Fr. Stephen Freeman.  Our AOCA is open for Registration! Click here to learn more!