Sunday, March 12, 2023 Bulletin

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WE HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED WEEK

SUNDAY, March 12, 2023 ~ SUNDAY OF st. Gregory palamas

 

Weekly Bulletin
Sunday Assignments

USHERS Team A:  Dino Cortesis, Kosta Hodges, Thomas Tsiaras, Chris Lohr

CHURCH SERVICES COMMITTEE Team 2:  Gus Kroustalis, Litsa Liontis, Tony Franzese, Faye Ballas

READER:  John Washinsky        

MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 8:  Dina Karageorgos, Athanasia Ballas, Katherine Ballas, Samantha Deanne Ballas, Paraskevi Casper

ALTAR BOYS MINISTRY Team 6:  Niko Vlahos – Leader, William Pierce – Leader, Panteleimon Leontaritis, Nicholas Kontos, Richard Knight, Andreas A. Kazakos, John T. Kazakos,  Maximus T. Kazakos, Leonidas Karabelas, Thanasi Karabelas, Vasili Karabelas

NURSERY ASSIGNMENTS:  Emily Rogatsios and Nicole Michael

 

This Week at the Annunciation

Sunday, March 12, 2023

· 8:45  AM  Matins & Divine Liturgy:
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

· 40 day memorial for George Beskas 

· 5 year memorial for Demetra Beskas

· 1 year  memorial for Persephone Cortesis

· 10 year memorial for Kostas (Gus) Stogias

· Coffee hour is hosted by their loving families

***A Special tray will be passed by Philoptochos to benefit the
"Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund"

As the National Philoptochos President, Arlene Siavelis Kehl has stated, " The ladies of Philoptochos are deeply saddened by the tragic effects of the earthquake on Monday, February 6th…." the people of Turkey and Syria need our love and support at this time and once again, Philoptochos will answer the plea".

Monday, March 13, 2023

10:00 AM Warm Up America

5:00 PM  Great Compline

6:00 PM  Parish Council Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

9:30 AM    Adult Discussion Group

10:00 AM Finikia Preparation

4:30 PM   Greek School:  Conversation Classes

5:00 PM   Choir Practice

5:30-6:30 PM  Kindergarten - 5th Grade Fest. Dance Practice

6:30 –7:30 PM  6th grade - 8th Grade Fest. Dance Practice 

7:00 PM  Orthodoxy 101 Rm #117

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

4:30 PM   Greek School: Level 1 and up

5:00 PM   Choir Practice

6:00 PM   Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

After the liturgy, parishioners may bring a Lenten dish to share in fellowship in the breezeway.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

8:00 AM    Men's Discussion Group

5:00 PM    Choir Practice

6:00 PM    Paraklisis to the Theotokos

7:00 PM    Sunday School Teachers Meeting

Friday, March 17, 2023

6:00 PM  3rd Salutations to the Theotokos

Saturday, March 18, 2023

8:30 AM Gathering at our Annunciation Church HOPE & JOY, GOYA OCF and YAL Pilgrimage to Panagia Prousiotissa Monastery

Sunday, March 19, 2023

8:45 AM Matins & Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Sunday of the Holy Cross

· Local St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival

 


Other News and Updates

 Please call the office at (336) 765-7145 with your request for LILIES or

complete the LILIES form and return to the office by Palm Sunday, April 9th.

Your generosity
is greatly appreciated!!  

 CHRIST IS RISEN

Easter Lilies  -  $25.00 Donation per Lily (Deadline by Palm Sunday, April 9th)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF_____________________________________________________

BY_______________________________________________________________________

IN HONOR OF______________________________________________________________

BY_______________________________________________________________________FOR THE GOOD HEALTH_____________________________________________________

BY_______________________________________________________________________

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ANNUNCIATION EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS for Higher Education

 As in years past, our Annunciation Church is pleased to offer Educational Scholarships. 

Scholarships will be offered for the 2023-2024 School Year through funds provided by

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Foundation.

 

Applications are available and can be found in a folder on the desk in the breezeway that holds the Kiosk.

Please return applications to the church office by the April 9th DEADLINE.
Mark your envelope "Attention Scholarship Committee - CONFIDENTIAL" 


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Youth, Education

& Hellenic Culture

 

'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

For they shall be filled." ~Matthew 5:6

 

 

 

 

Week 1: June 25 - July 1

Week 2: July 2 - July 8 

Week 3: July 9 - July 15

Week 4: July 16 - July 22

Week 5: July 23 - July 29

 

Camper Registration

 

Camper Registration will open Wednesday, March 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Camper Registration Cost is $500.00 per camper.

$250.00 deposit upon registration and the remainder will be due by June 15, 2023.

 

 

Staff Applications

 

 

All Staff must be 18 years old with one year post high school experience. We are looking for a Logistic Coordinator, Medical Staff, 12 Cabin Staff, Lifeguard, Utility Staff, Arts & Crafts and Rope Course Leaders each week. Be a part of the Best Week(s) of the year!



Apply Today!

 

 

Amazon Wishlist

 

 

We have put together an Amazon Wish List of items to assist in making St. Stephen's Summer Camp the best week of the year. Please take a moment and see if you can help in any way. All items will be shipped directly to the Metropolis in Atlanta.

 

If you do give us a gift, please let us know who you are so we can Thank You! Click Here!

 

THANK YOU to Leadership 100 &

The Metropolis of Atlanta's Philoptochos for your support.

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