Oct. 31 Weekly & Nov. Monthly Bulletins

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WE HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED WEEK

November 2021 Monthly Bulletin
 
 Nov Bulletin 2021.pdf
 
Sunday, October 31st Weekly Bulletin
 Sunday October 31, 2021.pdf

 
Sunday Assignments
USHERS - TEAM B – Ilias Vlachos,  Stavros N. Karagiorgis, Zena Gallins, Sammy Gianopoulos

CHURCH SERVICES COMMITTEE - Team 3  - Renee Kortesis, Chris Nichols, Pete Mastoras, Mike Kangelaris

READER  - Will Moye

MAIDENS FOR CHRIST - TEAM 8 - Angelina Paproupas, Eva Skoteiniadis, Kaitlyn Bryan, Emma Leonard

ALTAR BOYS MINISTRY - Team 3 – Panagiotis Vgenopoulos, Parker Moye, Angelo Leontaritis, Angelo Kortesi, Chris Katsoudas, John Spinosa, Tyler Goodin, Alex Warren, Thanasi Karabelas, Kostas Lambis, Richard Knight, Nicholas Casper, Tristen Lucas Casper

This Week at the Annunciation
Sunday, October 31, 2021
8:45 AM   Matins & Divine Liturgy: 5th Sunday of Luke
  • Coffee Hour sponsored by the GPTO in Celebration of Oct. 28th 1940
Monday, November 1, 2021
8:45 AM   Matins & Divine Liturgy: Ss. Cosmas & Damianos
6:30 PM   OCF/YAL Meeting @ Little Richard's on Stratford Road
7:00 PM   Orthodoxy 101

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
8:30 AM   Matins & Divine Liturgy: St. Elpidophoros at Holy Trinity in Charlotte, NC

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
8:45 AM   Matins & Divine Liturgy: Translation of the Holy Relics of St. George
4:30 PM   Greek School: Regular Classes
4:30 PM   Greek School: Conversation Class
6:00 PM   Philoptochos Board Meeting

Thursday, November 4, 2021
8:00 AM   Men's Discussion Group
6:00 PM   Paraklisis to the Theotokos

Sunday,  November 7,  2021
8:45 AM   Matins & Divine Liturgy: 7th Sunday of Luke
  • Fr. George will distribute the Archangel Michael Awards following Liturgy
    • 2020:  Ralph Shepherd & Will Moye
    • 2021:  Sammy Gianopoulos & Ilias Vlachos
  • Coffee hour offered by Parish Council in honor of Archangel Michael Honorees
  • Charity Food Drive

 


Other News and Updates

November Calendar Updates:
The 40-Day Memorial for Niki Kortesis has been moved to November 28th, and coffee hour will be offered in her memory

Saturday November 13th
Bake Sale & Lunch
8 AM - 5PM
Invite your friends to pick up some tasty pastries and lunch to go!

Shred Event
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bring all of your sensitive documents to be shredded! Donations accepted.

Blood Drive
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Schedule an appointment online @ redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Greek



Pick Up Some Pumpkins!

The preschool has pumpkins on the playground for anyone to pick up if they are interested.




Questionnaire
The 2021 Questionnaire is now ready! You should have received an email with directions on how to participate. If we didn't have your email on file, a letter will be coming through standard mail. If you do not receive a letter in any form, please contact the church office.
We thank you for your participation!
Please remember that responses are due no later than November 12th.



Orthodoxy 101
Beginning on Monday, November 1, Dn. Chris will be leading an "Orthodoxy 101" course, which will meet weekly (except for holidays) at 7pm in the church library for 12 classes.  The course will be based on the 4-volume set The Orthodox Faith by Fr. Thomas Hopko (of blessed memory).  The course is intended for those who are interested in learning more about Orthodoxy, those desiring to join the Orthodox Church, and those who are already Orthodox and would like a refresher on key aspects of their faith.  Please contact Dn. Chris (dnchris@wsgoc.org) for more information or to join.


Poinsettia and Christmas Card forms can be found in the church office
Deadline: December 12th

Successful BeTreat
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