GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
435 KEATING DRIVE
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27104
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The Most Joyful Hymn
Christ is Risen!
The marquee hymn of the Orthodox Church, is the hymn of the Resurrection,
known as "Christos Anesti" or "Christ is Risen." This hymn is about twenty words in
length, and yet it encapsulates what we believe about the Resurrection and its significance for our lives. The hymn provides history from the past, theology for the present
and direction for the future:
O Christ is risen from the dead and through death He did trample, trample upon
death and thus bestowed upon those in the tombs the gift of life, of eternal life.
We will sing this hymn multiple times at every divine service until the Feast of the Ascension. If an Orthodox Christian knows only one hymn, this is the hymn. More important than knowing how to sing it, however, is knowing what it means:
Christ is Risen from the dead—This is a statement of triumph and one of faith.
None of us was there at the Resurrection. We put our faith in the writings of the scriptures, the eyewitness accounts recorded for us in Scripture and Tradition, and we put
our faith in the history of a church that for 2,000 years has spread this message of hope.
By death trampling down upon death—Through His death and Resurrection, Christ destroyed the power of death. He proved that God can have dominion
even over death.
To those in the tombs He has granted life-To the one who has died, the death is
only of a body. The soul inside of that body leaves from the body and goes back to God
for judgment, and if the soul has lived in faith, then it goes into everlasting joy, heaven.
This beautiful hymn neither praises God, nor asks God for anything. Rather it states
for us in very encouraging language, the whole goal of life, which is to live as a person of
faith, so that we can conquer death and attain eternal LIFE. We sing it hundreds of times
during the Paschal season, so that we can retain its important message. If anyone asks you
why the Resurrection is necessary or important, you can answer this complicated question
in twenty-one words, the words of this hymn.
It is not only this hymn that is front and center to our Paschal observance. We are
also supposed to greet one another with the words "Christ is Risen” and the response
is "Truly He is Risen!" In Greek, we say “Christos Anesti,” with the response being
“Alithos Anesti!"
From The Road Back to Christ: Reflections on Lent, Holy Week and the Resurrection
by Fr. Stavros N. Akrotirianakis
Sun April 2
St. Mary of Egypt - Regular Schedule
Πεμπ 13 Απριλίου
Fellowship Hour - Open
Βάψιμο αυγών 9:30πμ
**Special General Assembly Meeting after services**
Ακολουθία των Παθών του Κυρίου ( Τα 12 Ευαγγέλια) 7:00μμ
Velouchi Board Meeting after services
Παρ 14 Απριλίου
“Warm–up America Ministry” in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL
ages.
Επιτάφιος Θρήνος 7:00μμ
Σαβ 15 Απριλίου
Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am
Κυρ 16 Απριλίου
Τριτ 18 Απριλίου
Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:00pm
Wed April 5
Sat April 8
Sun April 9
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Του Αγίου Ραφαήλ, Νικολάου & Ειρήνης-Όρθρος-Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ
Προετοιμασία Γαλακτομπούρεκο για το Φεστιβάλ 4:00μμ
Festival Baking preparation - Finikia 9:00am
Presanctified Liturgy 6:00pm
Please bring your favorite Lenten dish to share after services.
Τετ 19 Απριλίου
Saturday of Lazarus Matins/Divine Liturgy 9:00 am
Παρ 21Απριλίου
Της Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
HOPE & JOY Retreat 11:00am - 1:30pm
Σαβ 22 Απριλίου
Εσπερινός Του Αγίου Γεωργίου στο High Point στις 6:00μμ
Ιερείς και μέλη των γειτονικών κοινοτήτων προσκαλούνται να
παρευρεθούν προς τιμή της ονομαστικής γιορτής της εκκλησίας
Κυρ 23 Μαΐου
Των Αγίων Θωμά και Γεωργίου- Κανονικό ωράριο
Bridegroom Service 7:00 pm - Confessions will be heard after services.
**Please Note: No Greek School and No Hellenic Dance Troupe practices during Holy Week***
Bridegroom Service 7:00 pm - Confessions will be heard after services.
Tue April 11
Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am
Bridegroom Service 7:00 pm - Confessions will be heard after services.
Holy Unction (for children) 4:30 pm
Holy Unction 7:00 pm
Όρθρος-Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ
Ο καφές ανοιχτός
Δευτ 24 Απριλίου
«Ζεστασιά στην Αμερική» στον διάδρομο της Eκκλησίας 9:00- 12:00
Τριτ 25 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Mon - Fri, April 10-14 Annunciation Christian Academy is closed for Spring Break
Mon April 10
Προετοιμασία Γαλακτομπούρεκο για το Φεστιβάλ 9:00πμ
Συζήτηση Νέων Γυναικών 11:00πμ
Palm Sunday - Regular Schedule - Regular Sunday School
At the conclusion of services, the Ladies of Philoptochos cordially invite all to the
traditional Palm Sunday Luncheon.
Wed April 12
Η Ακολουθία της Αγάπης 12:00
Πασχαλινό τραπέζι – αναψυκτικά 1:00μμ- 2:00 φαγητό
Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στο μηνιαίο φυλλάδιο
Adult Discussion 9:30 am
Festival Baking preparation - Finikia 4:00pm
Θεία Λειτουργία 8:30πμ – Θεία Κοινωνία
Η Ανάσταση του Κυρίου. Μεσονύκτια τελετή της Αναστάσεως
εξωτερικά του Ναού. Θεία λειτουργία 12:25 και θα τελειώσει 1:30πμ
Parish Council Meeting 6:00pm
Tue April 4
Στολισμός Επιταφίου 9:00πμ
Ακολουθία της Αποκαθηλώσεως 4:00μμ
Daughters of Evrytania Meeting after services to discuss the upcoming Velouchi
Convention. All are welcome.
Mon April 3
Θεία Λειτουργία Αγίου Βασιλείου 8:30πμ Θεία Κοινωνία
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30μμ
Κυρ 30 Απριλίου
Κανονικό ωράριο
Τριετές Μνημόσυνο του Γεωργίου Γεωργούλια
Εικοσαετές Μνημόσυνο της Νίνας Γεωργούλιας
Ο Καφές προσφέρετε στην αγαπημένη μνήμη του Γεωργίου και της
Νινας από την οικογένεια τους.
Κυρ 2 Απριλίου
Μαρίας της Αιγύπτου - Κανονικό Πρόγραμμα
Thu April 13
Dyeing of Easter Eggs 9:30 am
Ο καφές ανοιχτός
12 Gospels (Holy Passion) 7:00 pm
***Ειδική Γενική Συνέλευση μετα την Θεία Λειτουργία***
Συνεδρίαση του διοικητικού συμβουλίου του Βελούχι
Συνεδρίαση των Θυγατέρων της Ευρυτανίας με θέμα την συνάντηση των
Ευρυτάνων στην περιοχή μας.
Δευτ 3 Απριλίου
«Ζεστασιά στην Αμερική» στον διάδρομο της Εκκλησίας 9:00- 12:00
Συνέλευση του Διοικητικού συμβουλίου 6:00μμ
Τριτ 4 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Fri April 14
Τετ 5 Απριλίου
Προετοιμασία Φοινίκια για το Φεστιβάλ 9:00πμ
Epitaphio Decoration 9:00 am
Service of Lowering Christ from the Cross 4:30 pm
Service of Lamentations 7:00 pm
Sat April 15
Pre-Resurrection Service 8:30 am - Communion Service
Resurrection of our Lord
Matins 11:00 pm
Lights Extinguished 11:50 pm
Resurrection - Midnight - Outside
Divine Liturgy 12:25 Service will end promptly at 1:30 am
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ
Προετοιμασία Φοινίκια για το Φεστιβάλ 4:00μμ
Liturgy of St. Basil 8:30 am - Communion Service
Sun April 16
Agape Service - Noon
1:00 pm—Social Time
Tue April 18
Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am
Προαγιασμένη Θ. Λειτουργία 6:00μμ. Παρακαλούμε να φέρετε το
αγαπημένο σας φαγητό για να συνδειπνήσουμε.
Easter Picnic - Open to all.
2:00 pm—Meal Served (See flyer in bulletin)
Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene
Matins/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am
Festival Baking preparation - Galactobouriko 4:00pm
Σαβ 8 Απριλίου
Σάββατο του Λαζάρου- Όρθρος – Θ.Λειτουργία 9:00πμ
Hope –Joy 11:00-1:30
Wed April 19
Κυρ 9 Απριλίου
Κυριακή των Βαΐων- Κανονικό ωράριο
Κανονικό Κατηχητικό Σχολείο
Fri April 21
Life Giving Fountain
Sat April 22
St. George - High Point - Great Vespers & Artoklasia 6:00pm
Clergy & Laity from neighboring communities are invited to celebrate the
community’s nameday.
Sun April 23
Sunday of Thomas/St. George - Regular Schedule
Μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία οι κυρίες της φιλόπτωχου σας προσκαλούν
στην κοινοτική αίθουσα σε γεύμα.
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου 7:00μμ- Εξομολογήσεις μετά.
Young Ladies Discussion Group 11:00am
Το απογευματινό Ελληνικό σχολείο και οι ομάδες του Ελληνικού Χορού
δεν θα λειτουργήσουν την Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα
Δευτέρα 10 – Παρασκευή 14 Απριλίου
Η ελληνική Χριστιανική Ακαδημία θα είναι κλειστή για ανοιξιάτικες
διακοπές
Δευτ 10 Απριλίου
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου 7:00μμ /Εξομολογήσεις μετά.
Τριτ 11 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου 7:00μμ / Εξομολογήσεις μετά.
Τετ 12 Απριλίου
Ακολουθία του Αγίου Ευχελαίου για τα παιδιά 4:30μμ
Ακολουθία Αγίου Ευχελαίου 7:00μμ
Festival Baking preparation - Galactobouriko 9:00am
Matins/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am
Fellowship Hour - Open
Mon April 24
“Warm–up America Ministry” in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL
ages.
Tue April 25
Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am
Adult Discussion 9:30 am
Sun April 30
Regular Schedule
3yr Memorial - George Georgoulias
20yr Memorial - Nina Georgoulias
Fellowship Hour is offered in loving memory of Nina and George by their loving
families.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
USHERS – Ody Chamis, Maria Tsigas, Nick Karagiorgis, Ilias Vlachos
CHURCH SERV COMM Team 3 – George Kalamaras, Virginia Moutos, Chris Spinosa, Vic Pappas
MAIDENS FOR CHRIST - Maggie Epes, Katerina Katsiadas
READER - Ron Sheppard
ALTAR BOYS Team 4 - Vasilios Liaskonis, Patrick Gonzales, Christopher Mathes, Nicholas Mathes, Max
Clark, Max Rogatsios, Lucas Hondros, William Nolan, Niko Vlahos, Nektarios Vgenopoulos
NURSERY – Katie Kroustalis, Kelly Kontos, Stavroula Papakostas
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
USHERS – Jim Paloumbas, Sammy Gianopoulos, Helen Bambalis, Stan Carroll
CHURCH SERV COMM Team 4 - Brian McFarlin, Chad Davis, Renee Kortesis, Kim Karahalios
READER - George Kalamaras
ALTAR BOYS Team 5 –Thomas Anthony, Travis Liontis, Ian Hellmer, Ralph Shepherd, George Raptis,
Marcus Neacsu, Vasili Karagiannis, Michael Ioannou, Matthew Moutos, John Kroustalis, Sebastian Neacsu,
Angelo P. Leontaritis, Angelo N. Leontaritis, Harper Satterfield, Harrison Satterfield, Evangelos Paparoupas
NURSERY – Irene Chamis, Angela Tsolis, Christina Soriano
EASTER MIDNIGHT SERVICE
PARISH COUNCIL - ALL TEAMS
READER - Anthony Whitley
ALTAR BOYS - Open to all
NURSERY - Open to all
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
USHERS – Jimmy Chrysson, Pete Bobotsiares, George Bambalis, Paula Christakos
CHURCH SERV COMM Team 1 - Tom Giannopoulos, Tony Franzese, Presv. Stacy Shepherd, Paul Anthony
MAIDENS FOR CHRIST - Marianna Liontis, Amalia Tsigas
READER - Will Moye
ALTAR BOYS Team 1 - Teddy Christakos, Michael A. Vlahos, Vaios Demopoulos, Alexandros
Kalogeromitros, Yiannis Alexiou, Luke Vlahos, Vasilios Ziogas, Christos Demopoulos, Demetrios Liaskonis,
John Stabolitis, John Petropoulos, William Pierce
NURSERY – Mary Paloumbas, Chrissy McCullough, Robin Knight
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
USHERS – Ody Chamis, Maria Tsigas, Nick Karagiorgis, Ilias Vlachos
CHURCH SERV COMM Team 2 - Chris Gallos, Teddy J. Tsiolkas, Angelic Carroll, Tony Vlasis
MAIDENS FOR CHRIST - Celia Karahalios, Volunteer
READER – Chris Lohr
ALTAR BOYS Team 2 - Stephen Macropoulos, Demetri Hodges, Chris G. Moutos, Nicholas Rizos, Terry
Rizos, Kosmas Boutis, Danny Gallos, Demetri Kortesis, Spero Moutos, George Sechrest, Christian Gallos,
David Cook, Dominic Scelfo
NURSERY – Helen Vlasis, Jenny Morris
ALTAR BOY ASSIGNMENTS FOR HOLY WEEK
Sun April 9 - Evening - Team 1
Thu April 13 - Evening - Team 1 & 2
Mon April 10 - Evening - Team 2
Fri April 14 - Afternoon - Team 3
Evening - All Teams
Tue April 11 - Evening - Team 3
Wed April 12 - Afternoon - Team 4
Evening - Team 5
Sat April 15 - Morning - Team 4
Evening - All Teams
(On first come basis)
15th ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
OAK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
THE TRIAD’S ONLY COURSE DESIGNED BY ARNOLD PALMER
SAVE THE DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ANNUNCIATION 2017 event host
Unbind Him!
I like to compare our relationships with our children to Lazarus after Jesus resurrected him and said to his friends, “Unbind Him!” The friends began removing the grave
clothes from Lazarus strip by strip, unwrapping him so he could move and take his place
in the world.
I like to look upon our children as coming to us all wrapped up. They need to be
unbound by loving, caring parents. There are strips of insecurity, self-consciousness, lack
of identity; strips of fear, hurt, guilt that need to be peeled away to allow freedom of
movement and action as our children proceed from baptism to the goal of theosis, that is,
becoming like God in Christ.
Our Lord has given us many jobs, but I can think of none more important than
that of helping unwrap those precious bundles He sends us from heaven.
From Daily Vitamins for Spiritual Growth By Anthony M. Coniaris
CHRIST IS RISEN
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ
GREEK FESTIVAL 2017
CHAIRMAN
Co-CHAIRMEN
Chris Karahalios 336-978-2301 [email protected]
Johnny Kortesis 336-399-2165 [email protected]
Pete Bobotsiares 336-830-0020 [email protected]
Sammy Gianopoulos 336-682-2290 [email protected]
COMMITTEES
Cashiers & Runners
Matthew Greene 336-244-7320
Michael Kangelaris 336-682-1901
Church Tours
Dean Clark 336-682-6871
Cooking Demo
Rita Georgoulias 336-724-2929 Virginia Moutos 336-765-9771
Presv. Betsy Vlahos 336-766-0160
Dancing
Lisa Siokis 336-407-8613 [email protected]
Decorating & Signs
Georgia Bobotsiares 336-240-5767
Dining Room Meal Line Thomas Karathanas 336-782-4514
Dining Room Super.
John Vlachos 336-416-9347 [email protected]
John Nikas 336-529-5544 [email protected]
Beverages
Jim Toompas 336-549-8271 [email protected] Jake Toompas 336-391-3379
Zack Matzanias 336-804-683-1529 [email protected]
Finance
Jim Carros 336-413-6286 [email protected]
Chris Macropoulos 336-971-4073 [email protected]
Paul Anthony 336-671-0286
Frappe
Preschool 336-765-3663
Gift Shop/Vendors
Litsa Tsiolkas 336-972-7929 [email protected]
Athena Karahalios 336-817-8818 [email protected]
Litsa Bouloubasis 336-817-6090 [email protected]
Haroula Moody 336-734-8990
Gyro
Jim Ballas 336-399-0847 Harold Doumas 336-408-2123 [email protected]
Loukoumades
Zoe Michael 336-848-7203
MC
Gina Nikitas 336-409-9984 [email protected]
Meals
Pete Bobotsiares 336-830-0020 Bobby Leloudis 336-287-5566
Meal Line Cashier
Diana Cox 336-575-5051
Pavilion Super.
Nick Karagiorgis 336-575-6947 [email protected]
Take-out Meals
Helene Creson 336-816-3152 [email protected] Angela Kalamaras 336-403-9782
Ike Vlahos 336-830-3764
Take-out Meals (Inside) Dr. Georgia Olympio 336-409-1874
Angelic Carroll 336-287-9592 [email protected]
Meal Tickets (Presale)
Gus Kazakos 336-462-2925
Vi Nichols 336-406-0889 [email protected]
Stan Carroll 336-287-9593 [email protected]
Meat Cutting
Pete Bobotsiares 336-830-0020 Sammy Gianopoulos 336-682-2290
Pastry & Baking
Irene Kroustalis 336-782-8336
Pizza
Athena Kroustalis 336-971-1306 [email protected]
Parking: a. Admission
b. Set-up
Ody Chamis 336-972-2432 [email protected]
c. Shuttle Bill Mastoras 336-655-9669 Greg Ballas 336-768-2156 Dean Fragakis 336-765-3285
John Vlachos 416-9347
Publicity/Advertisement Amy Bridges 336-406-0705 [email protected]
Jennifer Chrysson 336-473-7774
Purchasing & Supplies Jim Paloumbas 336-399-2153 [email protected]
Potato
Rodger Dzoba 336-407-0635 [email protected]
Roasted Corn
Nick Karagiorgis 336-575-6947 [email protected]
Salad
Chris Kroustalis 336-940-6608 [email protected]
Mike Georgoulias 336-724-2929
Set-up & Breakdown
Sam Liontis 336-774-3074 [email protected] Pete Mastoras 336-624-0248
Bill Demopoulos 336-413-3250
Souvlaki
Gus Hodges 336-782-2596 [email protected] George Katsoudas 336-684-0707
T-shirts
Litsa Tsiolkas 336-768-3723 [email protected]
HOLY WEEK IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
A brief explanation
PALM SUNDAY - On this day, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into
Jerusalem. The people met Him with palm branches and cried,
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
PALM SUNDAY EVENING - The service of Palm Sunday Evening helps us understand Christ’s
passage from death to life and how each of us can also become free from sin and death. This
evening we commemorate Christ the Bridegroom by singing “The Hymn of the Bridegroom,” warning us to be prepared for Christ’s coming. The priest carries the Icon of the Bridegroom in procession. We behold Christ as the Bridegroom of the Church, bearing the marks of suffering, yet preparing a marriage Feast for us in God’s Kingdom.
HOLY MONDAY EVENING - Holy Monday services urge us to be spiritually prepared to receive
Christ. We should take this time to reflect on “The Parable of the Ten Virgins,” the maidens who
filled their lamps with oil and were prepared to receive the Bridegroom. Those with empty lamps
were shut out of the marriage feast. Thus each of us should light our lives with faith and good
works and be ready to receive Christ.
HOLY TUESDAY EVENING - During this service, we remember the sinful woman who anointed
Christ in anticipation of His death. Her repentance and love of Christ is the theme of the Hymn of
Kassiani, which is chanted on this night.
HOLY WEDNESDAY - The Sacrament of Holy Unction is celebrated on this day when we confess
our sins and seek to be reconciled with God. The priest anoints us with holy oil that we may be
healed physically and spiritually.
HOLY THURSDAY MORNING - The Divine Liturgy of Holy Thursday consists of Vespers and the
Liturgy. On this day we celebrate the meaning of what Christ said and did at the Last Supper.
HOLY THURSDAY EVENING - The service of the twelve readings narrates the events of Jesus’
Holy Passion, and His last instructions to the disciples. Following the fifth gospel, the crucifix is
carried in procession. This symbolizes Christ’s coming to Golgotha to offer Himself as a sacrifice
for the world’s sins.
HOLY FRIDAY - Holy Friday is a day of mourning, fasting and prayer. On this day we commemorate the Passion of Jesus Christ, for on this day, Our Lord went to the Cross and died to take away
our sins. The power of death and the reality of evil rule the world on this day. Yet, Jesus Christ’s
death marks the beginning of His and ours - victory over death’s power.
APOKATHELOSIS - During this service, we relive the death of our Lord and His removal from the
Cross. During the Gospel reading, the Body of Christ is removed from the Cross and is wrapped in
a white sheet. The priest then takes it into the Sanctuary.
THE LAMENTATIONS - The Hymns of Lamentations are sung this evening as we lament Jesus’
undeserved death for our salvation. With both sorrow and joy we sing the Lamentations to Him
who is symbolically buried, yet who we already know is risen. During this service, the Epitaphio is
taken in a candlelight procession around the church. The flowers which adorn the tomb are given
to the faithful, which are symbolic of the many gifts the Lord has given us, the greatest of which is
eternal life.
HOLY SATURDAY MORNING - On Holy Saturday morning, we celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St.
Basil. This is the Blessed Sabbath, a day of strict and fasting, but a day of hope and waiting. We
know that because Christ died, death is no longer the end of life. Christ descended into hell that
death itself might be destroyed. Anticipating Christ’s victory over the power of death, we sing:
“Arise, O God, Judge the earth. For to Thee belong all the nations!”
EASTER SUNDAY - Today we celebrate Our Lord’s glorious resurrection. The Resurrection service at midnight begins in a darkened church. As the faithful receive the resurrection light from the
priest, a procession is formed to the Narthex. The people hear the good news of Christ’s triumph
over death from the Gospel. The joyous hymn of Christ’s resurrection is triumphantly chanted:
“Christ is Risen!”
SERVICE OF AGAPE - At Noon, we gather to celebrate the “Agape” service and forgive our fellow
Christians, in which the Gospel message is read in many languages to illustrate the Christian message going out to the whole world.
ANNUNCIATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
The highlight of the
month for ACA was
our field trip to the
fire house!!Thank
you Father Costa for
driving us safely to
the station and back!
Evdoksia Vagios
HOLY CONFESSION
During Lent and Holy Week the Sacrament of Holy Confession will be offered for spiritual healing.
Please call the office to schedule an appointment with Fr. Demetri.
Forms
for the Annunciation
Christian Academy
Summer Camp are on
Fr. Dennis’ desk.
(The Prayer of St. Ephraim, specially used during Lent and Holy Week)
O Lord and Master of my life!
Take from me the spirit of sloth, faintheartedness,
lust of power and idle talk.
But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience
and love to Your servant.
Yea, Lord and King!
Grant me to see my own errors and not to judge my brother;
for You are blessed to ages of ages.
Amen.
Christ is risen
EASTER Flower - $15 Donation (Deadline Sunday, April 9h)
Registration Deadline
April 30th
THE PARISH COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THE MEMBERS
OF THE ANNUNCIATION FAMILY A BLESSED RESSURECTION
CHRIST IS RISEN
O Christ is risen from the dead and through death He did trample, trample upon death and
thus bestowed upon those in the tombs the gift of life, of eternal life.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF_________________________________________________________________________
Χριστός Ανέστη εκ νεκρών, θανάτω θάνατον πατήσας
και τοις εν τοις μνήμασι, ζωήν χαρισάμενος
BY_____________________________________________________________________________________
EASTER GREETINGS
IN HONOR OF__________________________________________________________________________________
ΚΑΛΟ
BY_____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE GOOD HEALTH OF____________________________________________________________________
BY_____________________________________________________________________________________
CHRIST IS RISEN!
TRULY HE IS RISEN!
CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!
VOISTINU VOSKRESE!
MASEEH QAM!
HAQAN QAM!
CHRISTOS ANESTI!
ALITHOS ANESTI!
CHRISTOS A INVIAT!
ADEVERAT A INVIAT!
Prayer List
As members of an Orthodox
Christian family, we are called
upon to pray for each other in
time of need. Please pray for:
Marina, Anastasia, John, Rose,
Olga, George
If you would like us to remember you or
your loved one in our prayers, please contact our Church office at 765-7145.
We will begin with a fresh list of names
every month.
The Holy Unmercenaries Medical
Society (HUMS) Retreat
Diakonia Center - Salem, SC
May 5-7, 2017
“A Journey from Professionalism
to Spirituality”
Retreat leader: Fr. Stavros Kofinas,
Coordinator for Pastoral Health Care
Ecumenical Patriarchate
Cost: $200 (includes room & board)
Arrival: Friday by 6:30pm
Departure: Sunday by 1:00pm
To register or for questions,
Dn. Paul Tsahakis [email protected]
AMMA SYNCLETICA assured us that in
the same way bitter medicine purges illness, prayer and fasting purge
us of evil thoughts.
From By Way of the Desert
COMMUNITY PASCHA PICNIC
FESTIVAL 2017
Once again we are actively preparing for
our upcoming Festival, scheduled for May
19, 20 & 21.
The Executive Committee, Publicity and
Baking Committees have been hard at
work planning and preparing for the Festival.
We are one of the few communities that
make all of the festival goods. A great
deal of credit goes to our ladies who work
hard on Tuesdays at 4:00pm and Wednesdays at 9:00am. Thank you ladies for your
hard work and dedication. The men regularly help with product preparation and will
be cutting and preparing the meat in May.
Thank you men for your hard work.
Again this year we will be emailing the flyer to all our members to forward to all of
their contacts. This helps us publicize our
festival , especially in that the city does not
allow us to post signs on the city right of
way.
WHEN:
WHERE:
WE WILL
PROVIDE:
BRING:
COST:
NEED:
ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΚΟ  
Τήν Κυριακή τού Πάσχα έπειτα από τήν ακολουθία τής Αγάπης στό Παβίλιον τής Κοινότητος
1:00 μμ—Συνάντηση
2:00 μμ—Γεύμα
Θά υπάρχουν γιά αυτούς πού θά συμετάσχουν:
Αρνί ψητό, χότ ντόξς καί χέμπουργα,
πιάτα, ποτήρια, πετσέτες, σκεύη, πάγος, σκάρα γιά μαγείρευμα, τραπέζια,
τραμεζομάνθυλα καί καρέκλες.
Νά φέρετε:
Οτι ποτά θέλετε. Ενα πιάτο συμπληρωματικόν τού φαγητού καί ένα γλυκό (τό
καθένα νά είναι αρκετό γιά 10 άτομα).
Χρειαζόμαστε βοήθεια γιά τό ψήσιμο τήν Κυριακή πρωί.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE
The following items of note resulted from business discussed at the
March 13, 2017 Parish Council meeting:
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The Good Samaritan helpers
visited/sent card
to Chris this month.
Lamb, hot dogs & hamburgers, rolls & fixings, plates, cups, napkins, utensils,
ice, grill for cooking, tables, tablecloths & chairs
Your own coolers with beverages desired, 1 covered vegetable dish and
1 desert (each enough to feed 10 people).
None
Some help with cooking on Sunday morning.
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The Greek Festival Committee list is included in the bulletin. Please help the
booth chairperson by contacting them and
offering your help.
Thank you.
Easter Sunday, following the Noon Agape Service
1:00 PM—Social Time
2:00 PM—Meal Served
Annunciation Pavilion - Open to all.
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Current Maintenance Report: 410 & 440 Keating Drive are both rented. Church
HVAC Installation: Both units are set on roof & old units have been removed. Duct
work is in the final stages so both units can be operational.
Parish Questionnaire results were reviewed.
Audit report from Feb 14 was reviewed.
Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 3rd.
Archangel Michael honors material has been sent out.
THE ICONS OF HOLY WEEK
HOPE and JOY Saturday of Lazarus Retreat.
Spring came early and gave us a taste of the warmth and what is ahead and then it left and
snapped us with cold….something some of us didn’t want. Dino said this made him think
about our Lenten journey….abstaining from food and drink to put more emphasis on God.
Denying ourselves of our comforts for a time while we wait to ‘walk with Jesus’ during
Holy Week on his walk to the cross….the sadness and agony; but think of the resurrection
when the Light shines bright and we can celebrate and enjoy all the warmth of His love for
us and the food bounty that awaits. How is your journey going? Have you slipped a little?
Well just get back on track? Have you been perfect? Be careful and don’t get prideful.
We all have the right intention…our eyes on Christ and His love for us with His Father.
Our month is full of Lenten services, Palm Sunday lunch, Holy Week, dying eggs, decorating the Epitaphio, the Resurrection Service and then Pascha Sunday! Enjoy your journey…it is YOUR journey.
In Christ’s love….Leigh
Saturday April 8th 11:00am-1:00pm
For children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Please call the church office
336-765-7145 to sign your child up for the retreat by Monday April 3rd.
2017 STEWARDSHIP CΟΜΜΙΤΜΕΝΤ PROGRAM
As the Father has sent me, so I send you
John 20:21
We would like to thank the following Stewards for their support of Annunciation Ministries. The Stewardship list is updated on the 15th of every month.
Amprazis, Hercules
Moutos, Stuart
Bobocharis, Fotini
Pappas, John J. and Rommie
Pappas, Julia
Pappas, Maria
Perlegas, Spiros & Vasiliki
Poulos, Helen
Poulos, John & Beth
Canavos, George
Carros, Gus & Emily
Cox, Kathy
Demopoulos, Kostas & Eleni
Elefantis, Harry
PASCHALIATIKO GLENDI
APRIL 22, 2017
7:30PM
DINNER & CASH BAR with LIVE MUSIC BY ENDASI
& KLARINO BY LEFTERIS BOURNIAS
$25 per person // $10 for 12 and under
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
For more information, contact Stavros Karagiorgis 336-409-1456
ΖΗΤΩ Η 25η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ!
Congratulations to all of our Greek School Students for outstanding March
25th performance. You are an amazing group of students. Also a huge thank
you to the Hellenic Dance Troupes for their contribution of traditional Greek
Dancing. This was truly a celebration and a great way to honor our Greek
Heritage. It is our mission to continue these traditions and instill the pride of Ελλαδα into
our children for generations to come. None of this would be possible without the help
from our Greek School parents and the support of our church community. We are truly
blessed and grateful for all of you. Και το χρονο! Ζητο Ελλαδα!
-In Christ, Heather Vlachos
Fragakis, Dean
Fragakis, Leni
Fragakis, Vicki
Futris, Gus & Afrodity
Gallins, Teddy & Helen
Giannopoulos, Tom & Anna
Harris, Ashton.
Hodges, James & Stavroula
Ilyasova, Irina
Janos, Gus & Maria
Janos, Billy
Janos, Vivian
Karagiorgis, Greg & Helen
Katsoudas, Evie
Katsoudas, Kosta & Natasa
Kazakos, Theodore T. & Eleftheria
Kiricoples, V. Rev. Fr. George
Kokotos, Dimitrios & Kasiani
Kortesis, George & JoAnn
Kroustalis, Spyros & Georgia
Kurani, Chris and Aleksandra Rakita
Rakita, Aleksandra
Rogatsios, Dean & Cameron
Strates, Peter & Heidi
Strates, Peter C.
Tsiolkas, Paul & Jackie
Tsiolkas, Maria L.
Vlasis, John & Helen
Vlasis, Mike & Caroline
White, Brent & JoAnn
Xhaferi, Tani & Albana
Zaferatos, Konstantinos & Billie
Ziavliakis, Spiro & Helen
STEWARDSHIP 2017 Update
To date we have received 298 pledge cards
Our goal is 410
HAVE YOU TURNED YOUR
STEWARDSHIP CARD IN?
PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
Holy Unction
Sunday School News from the Annunciation
Protocol No. 03/17
February 14, 2017
Within the Holy Orthodox Church, many customs and traditions are associated with
services. Some of these customs and traditions are kept and even encouraged by the Church
to be used and upheld. Unfortunately, some of the customs and traditions are outside of
the traditions of the Church, and have distorted the correct and proper teaching. This
is especially true with the Sacrament of Holy Unction.
Just as we do not give Holy Communion to the faithful to take home, neither do we give
Holy Unction so that they would administer it either to themselves or to other family members. As you know, the clergy always administer the Mysteries.
It may be that some of the faithful are confused by the similarity of "holy oil" taken
from the kandili hanging before certain icons or the relics of saints, which is often given to
the pious faithful. This oil is taken home, much like holy water, and is similarly used when
a member of the family is ill or troubled.
The custom of placing a cotton swab (or anything similar) in a plastic bag to be taken home
by the faithful is not appropriate. There is no reason for doing this since the clergy administer
the Mystery, and in addition, this cotton saturated with Holy Unction is all too often disregarded or simply thrown away in the trash.
We have an obligation to clearly teach the faithful about the difference between Holy Unction and the holy oils received from places of pious veneration. The former should be
handled as we do Holy Communion and the latter like holy water.
Make every effort to stress to the faithful that the Sacrament WILL NOT be given to "takehome." Please distribute this protocol along with announcements in your mailings, newsletters, weekly bulletins, websites, social media, etc. so that the faithful are fully informed
before the sacrament takes place.
All Parishioners should attempt to attend the service and be anointed with the blessed oil
of Holy Unction. As the Priest anoints the forehead, cheeks, chin, palm and back of hands,
we should ask God's forgiveness.
For those who are shut-ins, homebound, or infirm, please contact your priest before Holy
Week for a visitation and the offering of healing prayers and the Holy Sacraments.
April 2017
We hope you have thoughtful and peaceful Lenten season.
We want to thank the students who participated in our Icon procession for Sunday of Orthodoxy and in the procession for Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross.
Saturday the 18th was a very special day at Annunciation as we hosted the District Oratorical Festival. It was wonderful to see and hear so many eloquent and powerful speeches by
the District youth in the Jr. and Sr. levels. Six parishes had youth representing them in one
or both categories. The Annunciation was represented by Victoria Augustides, Marianna
Liontis, Mara Kessler and Jackie Nikas. Jackie will be representing our community in the
Metropolis level which will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Our thanks to Fr Costa, Bessie Epes and Ted Kazakos for chairing the event. Our thanks to Sammy Gianopoulos for
cooking for our guests.
Myrrh Bearing Girls - Young girls in 1st & 2nd grades interested in participating are
asked to contact Zoe Bobotsiares at 336-703-8263.
Calendar for April
April 2 – Regular Sunday School
April 9 – Palm Sunday - Regular Sunday School
April 14 – Myrrh bearing Girls participate in Holy Friday Evening Service
April 15– Myrrh bearing Girls participate in Holy Saturday Resurrection Service
April 16 – HOLY AND GREAT PASCHA
April 23 – Regular Sunday School
April 30 - Regular Sunday School
Maidens for Christ
April 2 - Maggie Epes and Katerina Katsiadas
April 9 - Palm Sunday-Volunteers
April 16 - Pascha-Volunteers
April 23 - Marianna Liontis and Amalia Tsigas
April 30 - Celia Karahalios and Volunteer
Coming in May
May 7 - Regular Sunday School
May 14 - Angel Choir Grades K-6 Sings Divine Liturgy (practice 9am)
Mothers Day- Regular Sunday School
May 21 - No Sunday School- Festival
June 4 - Last day of Sunday School & Graduation Sunday
With service in Christ,
Fr. Demetri & Sunday School Coordinators--Bessie Epes/Athena Karahalios/Tina White-Kennedy
It is that time of year!
ST. STEPHEN’S SUMMER CAMP
Online registration for St. Stephen’s Summer
Camp opens @ 4:00pm Tuesday March 28th.
Summer Camp is for those rising 7th graders thru
rising 12th graders.
There are 5 one week sessions of SSSC:
Week 1 6/25-7/01
Week 2 7/02-7/08
Week 3 7/09-7/15
Week 4 7/16-7/22
Week 5 7/23-7/29
Cost is $400 per camper
(some assistance is available)
Spaces fill fast so plan now.
Friday :Teaching Divine Liturgy followed by
Picnic
Our theme this year is The Divine Liturgy
Ages 3yrs. old through 5th grade (Must be 3
years of age by April 15th 2017, not in diapers;
5th graders are those who just completed 5th
grade)
Registration will begin in May and go through
June 14th in order to have time to order supplies.
Parents and GOYANs are strongly encouraged to
help. We need people to help with teaching, arts,
crafts, refreshments and games. Please open your
hearts and offer your time and talents to this ministry of the Church.
Those interested in helping contact Fr. Costa
Monday through Thursday : 9:00am-11:30am
June 19th –June 23rd
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL 2017
SAVE THE DATE
APRIL 2017
ANNUNCIATION YOUTH NEWS
April Events
March 31st-April 2nd:
GOYA Lenten Retreat at Diakonia
Retreat Center
Wednesday April 5th:
Presanctified Liturgy 6:00pm all
youth are encouraged to attend.
Lenten covered dish meal after
service.
Saturday April 8th:
Saturday of Lazarus HOPE &
JOY Retreat “The Icons of Holy
Week” 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Please register your child by calling the church office in order to
plan for supplies.
Sunday April 9th:
Palm Sunday and luncheon
following services
Monday April 10th through
Saturday April 15th:
HOLY WEEK
Sunday April 16th:
GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA.
CHRISTOS ANESTI!!!!
Wednesday April 19th:
GOYA meeting and discussion in
the breezeway at 7:00-8:15
festive meal provided.
Wednesday May 3rd:
Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
proceeds to benefit Annunciation
Youth Programs and local
charities. Stay tuned for
opportunities to help.
FR. COSTA
Fr. Costa will be the camp director for week #4
“CHANGE FOR CHANGE” YOUTH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
We are continuing our “Change for Change” program. All money collected through
Palm Sunday April 9th will go to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center. Our Sunday School youth are asked to continue to bring their spare change or a dollar to donate every Sunday as they are going to Sunday School. The money collected will be
given directly to a local or Orthodox charity on a quarterly basis. We hope this effort
will help develop a spirit of giving in our youth and also to help affect positive
change in our community.