Sunday Aug. 29 Bulletin

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Weekly Bulletin

Annunciation Blog
Find an archive of these emails online @ blog.wsgoc.org

Youth Registration
Below are the links to register your children for all the youth ministries at the Annunciation. We look forward to them joining in spiritual fellowship!
Greek School
The Greek school classes will start on Wednesday September 15th, 2021 at 4:30.
All Greek school classes will meet at 4:30 every Wednesday.
The registration fee is $70 and the deadline is August 30th, 2021.
Register Online at wsgoc.org/greekschool

Stewardship Update
The Stewardship Committee would like to thank the 359 families in Christ who have committed to support our Annunciation Church and Her ministries during 2021 by making a pledge.  From these pledges, we have received $277,256.64 to date.  Our annual operating expenses are estimated at $499,828 and our stewardship goal for 2021 was set at $390,000.  Candle, tray, and other donations and fees make up the remainder of income.
If you haven't already turned in a pledge card, we invite you to consider joining those who have!

 



90th Anniversary Commemorative Album

Visit wsgoc.org/90 for more information

Community Picnic


NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY

Our Church is preparing a new pictorial directory! We want everyone to get a new picture made so that our new directory will be complete.  IT WON'T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU! You can use the link below and make our appointment on-line. Please go ahead and do that now.
Schedule Online @ wsgoc.org/churchdirectory
Photo dates are: September 13 - 18, 2021


Cemetery Plots Available For Purchase'

During our Special General Assembly on June 27, our Annunciation community voted to purchase 30 monument plots in section 19-A at Forsyth Memorial Park located in the southern end of "our" church's section.

Currently there are 20 plots still available. Each plot costs $4,095 and includes the grave opening.  If you're interested in purchasing a plot please contact the church office. Thank you!



Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 29, 2021
8:45 AM   Matins & Divine Liturgy: Beheading of John the Baptist
+Philoptochos will be passing a tray to benefit Metropolis Youth Programs
+Coffee Hour Hosted by Philoptochos
Monday, August 30, 2021
9:30 AM   Warm-Up America
9:00 AM   Annunciation Christian Academy Opens
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
9:30 AM   Adult Discussion Group
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Philoptochos Board meeting
Thursday, September 2, 2021
8:00 AM   Men's Discussion Group
6:00 PM   Paraklisis to the Theotokos
Friday, September 3, 2021
8:45 AM   Matins & Divine Liturgy:  Translation of the Holy Relics of St. Nectarios
Sunday, September 5, 2021
8:45 AM  Matins & Divine Liturgy:11th Sunday of Matthew
+Artoclasia offered by Deacon Chris & Diakonisa Amy
+Coffee Hour OPEN

 

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