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Aug 30 Sunday Bulletin and Encyclical

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Attached you will find the bulletin for this Sunday, August 30. We have also attached the Encyclical in Greek & English from His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in regards to the Protection of the Environment.   Sunday August 30, 2020.pdf   Combined Encyclical Greek and English on the Pr... In Christ's Service, Your Annunciation Church Office

Sunday Bulletin & Encyclical from His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

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Attached you will find the Bulletin for this Sunday, August 30. Also attached is the Encyclical in Greek & English from His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in regards to the Protection of the Environment.    Sunday August 30, 2020.pdf   Combined Encyclical Greek and English on the Pr...

Fr. Costa's Homily on 11th Sunday of Matthew

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Sunday Bulletin Aug 23, 2020 & attached Greek School Parents information letter regarding Virtual Greek School

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  Sunday August 23, 2020.pdf   Info for Virtual Greek School.pdf Our bulletin for this Sunday is attached with the August dates for Live Streaming included. If you are unable to join us in person, as we worship together, visit us at  https://wsgoc.org/live  and Click on the Find our Live Stream on YouTube button.  Also, since we are still not permitted to put our Liturgy Books back in the pews, you may want to download the Digital Chant Stand App on your phone or tablet in order to follow along with our services.  Or go to their website at https://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/dcs/html . Greek School parents please find the attached information from the Parish Council regarding Virtual Greek School & Registration. In Christ's Service, Your Annunciation Office Staff

FR. GEORGE’S MESSAGE IN REGARDS TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

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FR. GEORGE'S MESSAGE IN REGARDS TO SUNDAY SCHOOL  My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I pray that you are having a restful summer and enjoying precious time together with your families. In a couple short weeks, this blessed season will come to a close, giving way to September, when, with the Grace of God, our Annunciation Sunday School will begin another school year.  As parents, I know that you are willing to do everything you can in order to provide the best learning opportunities and experiences for your children; without a doubt, this is something important. Nevertheless, in our constant mindset that our children need to be more involved in the best academic and athletic programs, there is a great danger in unconsciously neglecting "the Only Needful Thing {=Jesus Christ, and the salvation of our souls through Him}" (Luke 10:42), which should be simultaneously cultivated along with the other aspects of our children's lives, so that they may attain

Fr. George's Homily for the Dormition (Koimisis) Feast of the Most Holy Theotokos

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Fr. George's Homily for St. Joseph the Hesychast, the newly canonized

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FR. GEORGE'S MESSAGE FOR THE FEAST OF THE DORMITION OF PANAGIA

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FR. GEORGE'S MESSAGE FOR THE FEAST OF THE DORMITION OF PANAGIA Once again, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, with the Grace of God, we approach the Great Theomitorical (=mother of God) Feast of "Panagia's." One more time we are called by our mother, our Orthodox Church, to joyfully celebrate "the Easter of the summer," as the great Greek litterateur Alexander Papadiamantis would paraphrase the Feast of the Dormition. Indeed, on August 15th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the most glorious Dormition (=falling asleep) and the Metastasis or Assumption (=bodily Ascension to Heaven) of the Most-Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary. And indeed Panagia's Dormition was most glorious, because her life was also Most-Holy. Panagia, my brethren, was a human being, because She was born in a natural manner. As a consequence, She was a participant in all the common signs of the human race. Nonetheless, She did not want to inherit the human mindset, nor was She

Sunday August 16 bulletin

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Please note that this Sunday there will be a 1 - Year Memorial Service for the   Very Rev. Father George Kiricoples. May God comfort his family and may his memory be eternal. Also, If you happen to come to church and go into the breezeway, you will see a table set up with Icons and books. They are from the collection of our beloved Father Dennis Canavos and were lovingly donated by Fotini Bobocharis and Alexandra Canavos.  Their wish is for parishioners to take home and enjoy. Remember that if you will not be attending church in person, you may still follow services online at  www.wsgoc.org .   Sunday August 16, 2020.pdf

Fr. George's Homily for the Transfiguration

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Sunday Bulletin - August 9, 2020

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Our bulletin for this Sunday is attached.   Sunday August 9, 2020.pdf August dates for Live Streaming are included.   If you are not available to join us in person, as we worship together, visit   https://wsgoc.org/live   and Click on the  Find our Live Stream on YouTube   button.  Also, since we are still not permitted to put our Liturgy Books back in the pews, you may want to download the Digital Chant Stand App on your phone or tablet in order to follow along with our services.  Or go to their website at  https://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/dcs.html In Christ's Service, Your Annunciation Office Staff

Fr George's Homily for the 8th Sunday of Matthew August 2, 2020

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