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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
457 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: (508) 559-0910 and (508) 559-0911
Reverend Presbyter Anthony Evangelatos
Bulletin Issue 108 May 2011
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletin
ΑΓΙΟΙ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΛΕΝΗ
STS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN
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ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF BROCKTON
DIRECTORY 2011
Priest: Reverend Presbyter Anthony Evangelatos
PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
President: John Karolemeas
1st Vice President (Administration): Steven Passias
2nd Vice President (Maintenance): John Papadopoulos
Treasurer: Christine Karavites
Asst. Treasurer: Tulla Giannaros
Secretary: Steve Lainas
Arthur Adamopoulos, George Alexis, Ernest Anthony, Georgia Besarick, Jon Buterbaugh Jr.,
John Kolentsas, Christy Mihos, Nicholas Palantzas, Avraam Vardaxis
Chanter: George Stavropoulos
Choir Director: Heidi Mason
Organist: Ona Calogrias
PHILOPTOCHOS OFFICERS
President: Despina Papadopoulos
1st Vice President: Heido Barbas
2nd Vice President: Penny Kazis
Recording Secretary: Ethel Savas
Corresponding Secretary: Tina Boutas
Treasurer: Kathy Malone
Asst. Treasurer: Lori Stasiewski
Advisior: Tina Boutas
SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Tina Boutas, Dina Coon, Rhoda Economos
GREEK SCHOOL TEACHERS
Tina Boutas, Argyro Papadopoulos, Vicky Papaioannou
YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM
G. O. Y. A. J. O. Y. / H. O. P. E.
Advisors: Advisors:
Kristen Barrows, Jon Buterbaugh, Jr. Barbara Mantalos, Paula Tsitsopoulos
Chris Kolentsas
Adult Greek Classes: Arthur Krikis
Koliva for Memorial Services: Ladies Philoptochos
Coffee Hour: Bertha Weinberg
Office Administration: Venice Mazarakis
Church E-mail addresses: Fr. Anthony ~ [email protected]
Church Office ~ [email protected]
Church Web-site address: www.annunciationbrockton.org
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SUNDAY ΚΤΡΙΑΚΗ
MONDAY ΓΔΤΣΔΡΑ
TUESDAY ΣΡΙΣΗ
WEDNEDAY ΣΔΣΑΡΣΗ
THURSDAY ΠΔΜΠΣΗ
FRIDAY ΠΑΡΑΚΔΤΗ
SATURDAY ΑΒΒΑΣΟΝ
1 Thomas Sunday
Orthros 8:45 am
Divine Litrugy 10:00
am
Goya
Scholarship Luncheon
2 3
Philoptochos
Meeting 7PM
4
Small Vespers
7 pm, followed by
Adult Religious
Education
(fast day)
5
Finance
Committee
Meeting 6PM
6
(fast day)
7
Great Vespers
6 pm
8 Holy
Myrrhbearers
Orthros 8:45 am
Divine Litrugy
10:00 am
9 10
Parish Council
Meeting 7PM
11
Small Vespers
7 pm, followed by
Adult Religious
Education
(fast day)
12
Building House
& Grounds
Committee
Meeting 6PM
13
(fast day)
14
Great Vespers
6 pm
15 Sunday of the
Paralytic
Orthros 8:45 am
Divine Litrugy
10:00 am
16 17 18 Mid-Pentecost
(fish, wine & olive
oil permitted)
Small Vespers
7 pm, followed by
Adult Religious
Education
(fast day)
19
Stewardship
Committee
Meeting 6PM
20
(fast day)
21 Sts. Constantine
& Helen
Orthros 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy
10:00am —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
Great Vespers
6 pm ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
22 Sunday of the
Samaritan Woman
Orthros 8:45 am
Divine Litrugy
10:00 am
23 24 25
Small Vespers
7 pm, followed by
Adult Religious
Education
(fast day)
26
Food Festival
Committee
Meeting 6PM
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(fast day)
28
Great Vespers
6 pm
29 Sunday of the
Blind Man
Orthros 9:45 am
Divine Litrugy
10:00 am
30 Memorial Day
(office closed)
(see entry for cem-
etery
schedule)
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May 2011
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From Father Anthony CHRIST IS RISEN!
HRISTOS VOSKRESE!
HRISTOS A INVIAT! AL MASSIEH KHAM!
Beloved in Christ, above you see the universal
Paschal greeting of all Orthodox Christians worldwide,
in various liturgical languages. After the English ver-
sion, we have the original Greek, Church Slavonic
(used by the Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian,
and other Orthodox of Slavic background), Romanian,
and Arabic. No matter in which language we proclaim
these blessed words, the basic message is the gift of
eternal life that has been granted to the human race
through the Lord’s Resurrection.
Some of the most beautiful and spiritually rich
words written regarding the Resurrection, are those of
St. John Chrysostom in his renowned catechetical
homily of Pascha. This classic sermon is read, per the
original tradition, at the end of the Orthros of the Res-
urrection, or as it is usually done now, at the end of the
Divine Liturgy of Pascha.
St. John begins his homily by inviting all to re-
ceive their “reward” of the gift of the Resurrection –
both those who have fasted and toiled from the “first
hour,” the beginning of Great Lent, as well as those
who may not have labored as much, or perhaps hardly
at all. Many Orthodox Christians who choose not to
keep the fast during Great Lent, other than perhaps the
first week and Holy Week, sometimes like to quote St.
John in order to point out that it really didn’t matter
after all.
St. John’s purpose here, however, is not to undo
the venerable tradition of fasting, which has been with
the Church from her very beginning; instead, he is
making the point that our merciful and loving Lord ac-
cepts all Orthodox Christians to the radiant banquet of
His Resurrection at the feast of Holy Pascha. In fact,
the glorious message of the Resurrection is not just for
Christians, but for all peoples of the world, who will
also benefit from the destruction of death. This is why
we have the tradition of reading the Gospel at the
Agape Vespers of Pascha in various languages, since
the message of the Resurrection is universal.
In his homily, St. John goes on to tell us not to
―grieve over sins, for forgiveness has dawned from the
tomb.‖ Again, this statement regarding forgiveness of
sins is not to be interpreted as a replacement for the ho-
ly mystery (sacrament) of confession. We must remem-
ber that the Lord Himself established the mystery of re-
pentance on the day of Pascha when He appeared to His
Disciples and said, ―Receive the Holy Spirit; whose sins
you shall forgive, shall be forgiven them; and whose
sins you shall retain, shall be retained. (John 20:23).‖
St. John’s statement is meant to emphasize that the for-
giveness of sins is one of the fruits of the Resurrection.
This forgiveness is fully accomplished, however,
through the power of the Holy Spirit working through
the holy priesthood of Christ, through which Christ’s
ministry on earth continues.
We are also told, ―Let no one fear death, for the
death of our Savior has set us free. He has destroyed it
by enduring it.‖ Beloved, this statement is the key to
understanding our entire foundation of faith. The
Lord’s Resurrection has given us the clear answer to
what happens to us upon physical death. This belief in
Christ’s destruction of death is central in the life of the
Orthodox Church. Many describe our Church as the
“Church of the Resurrection,” and rightly so. Every
feast and celebration throughout the liturgical year is a
reflection of Pascha, the greatest of all feasts. Every
Sunday is a “mini-Pascha,” which is why we celebrate
the mystery of the Holy Eucharist – the living Body and
Blood of our Risen Lord – each Sunday, without excep-
tion.
St. John’s homily ends with beautiful and uplift-
ing words that we never tire of hearing…―It (Hades)
took a body, and lo, it discovered God. It took earth,
and behold, it encountered Heaven. It took what it saw,
and was overcome by what it could not see. O death,
where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victo-
ry?...‖
And here I end with no further comment, since
these inspiring words of St. John Chrysostom speak for
themselves!
In the love of the Risen Christ,
+Fr. Anthony
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From Father Anthony IN APPRECIATION
Since our May bulletin has gone to print just prior to
Holy Week, I would like to offer my appreciation in ad-
vance to all those involved with the services and prepa-
ration for Holy Week and Pascha. This most beautiful
time of the liturgical year cannot happen without the
participation of our devoted altar boys, chanters, choir,
Parish Council members, and Philoptochos ladies who
solicit floral donations and take care of dyeing hundreds
of eggs. We also greatly appreciate all those who have
donated toward the floral needs of the season, and eve-
ryone involved with decorations and other various forms
of preparations. May our Crucified and Risen Lord
bless all of you, and our entire family in Christ!
Also, I would like to sincerely thank Mrs. Soula Psychos
for a wonderful service offered to the Metropolis of
Boston. At the consecration of our church, 22 antimin-
sia were consecrated on the Holy Table after it had been
anointed with Holy Chrism. Antiminsia are epitaphios
icons on cloth which are signed by the local bishop and
kept on the altar table, and upon which the Holy Eucha-
rist is consecrated at the Divine Liturgy. It is customary
to consecrate new antiminsia during the consecration of
a church, and for the newly consecrated church to have
them sewn onto rich, silken fabric and returned to the
Metropolitan for distribution to other churches. Soula
volunteered to take on this large task, which is greatly
appreciated by His Eminence. May this be a great bless-
ing to her and her entire family!
REFLECTIONS ON HOLY PASCHA
(the following is taken from The Year of Grace of the
Lord, by a Monk of the Eastern Church, St. Vladimir’s
Seminary Press, 1992)
The Time of Easter
The liturgical season which is called the ―time of
Easter‖ begins on Holy Saturday and ends on the eve of
Pentecost. There are forty days between the Sunday of
Easter and the Thursday of the Ascension, fifty between
Easter and the Sunday of Pentecost, and six Sundays in
this period of fifty days, not including the Sunday of
Easter.
The time of Easter contains several special fea-
tures of ritual. The chief one is that at the beginning and
end of each liturgy, the troparion of the Resurrection –
―Christ is risen from the dead…‖ – is sung. During the
week that follows Easter, the doors of the iconostasion re-
main constantly open: in this way we symbolize the free
access to the Holy of Holies that Jesus Christ, our great
high priest, opened to us with His blood. The epitaphion
remains on the altar, so that the liturgies are celebrated on
the image of the ―life-giving tomb‖ of the Saviour. One
must neither fast nor prostrate oneself during the week of
Easter. Friday of this week is specially dedicated to the
Holy Virgin under the title of the ―Fountain of the Mother
of God‖, in allusion to a tradition in Constantinople.
Easter week, in Greek, has a very beautiful name:
―The week of Renewal‖, which in fact suits the whole of
the paschal time. Jesus wished to die and to rise again at
the threshold of spring. In the same way that Christmas
coincides with the victory of sunlight over darkness, when
the days begin to lengthen, so Easter coincides with the
renewal of nature…Springtime speaks to us – if we know
how to interpret God’s creation – of inner renewal. There
is a springtime of the soul. Easter, like springtime in na-
ture, brings us a message of hope. The Resurrection of Je-
sus tells us that we can be changed. We need to feel the
―new green‖ of the paschal season, to which some sayings
in Holy Scripture apply very well…
MEMORIAL DAY
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th, Fr. Anthony will be
at the following cemeteries:
Melrose Cemetery – 10:00 am
Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton – 10:45 am
Knollwood Cemetery, Canton – 11:30 am Canton Corner Cemetery, Canton – 12:15 pm
It would be most helpful to not have your names in an en-
velope, since it is time-consuming to be opening them on
the spot. Instead, please be ready to hand Father your pa-
pers with the names of your loved ones. Thank you.
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From Father Anthony REGARDING CHOOSING GODPARENTS
(the following has been taken from the March 2007 edition of the
St. Demetrios Observer – the monthly bulletin of St. Demetrios
Church of Fall River, MA)
How often one will meet Orthodox Christians
who cannot understand why a priest will insist that the
Godparents of a child who is about to be baptized must
be Orthodox in their beliefs. These people will contend
that they know many Orthodox members of the Church
who have had non-Orthodox sponsors for their children,
so why the change all of a sudden? Is it not sufficient to
have been baptized in the Name of, and to confess belief
in the Holy Trinity? Doesn’t that make it possible for
any Christian to be Godparent within the Orthodox
Church? Especially in the light of our ecumenical age,
would not such a spirit be justifiable as an act of charity
on the part of the Orthodox Church? And again, in the
light of our mixed marriages – would not such a contin-
ued practice pacify and please the non-Orthodox mem-
bers of the family?
A reply lies only by answering the question,
―Just what is the function of the Godparents?‖
The primary function of a Godparent is not that
of an honor without a responsibility. The Godparent
does not fulfill a mere formality – that of holding the
child while the priest performs the Sacrament of Bap-
tism. The primary responsibility is that of confessing
the Faith for the child, which is yet too young to do for
itself. It is the act of confessing the Creed of Faith as
maintained free of heresy by the Orthodox Church.
That in fact is an impossibility for a Christian who has
beliefs other than those confessed by the Orthodox. A
second responsibility remains after the baptism. In es-
sence it is a continuation of the first act of confessing
the Faith. It remains the task of the one who confessed
the Faith for the child to continue doing so for the child,
until the child has come to the same stage of maturity as
his Godparent. The Godparent is responsible with the
child’s parents to rear the child in the Faith. Obviously
it is clear that a Roman Catholic, Protestant, or even a
former Orthodox who commits apostasy through mar-
riage outside the Church would be incapable of ful-
filling these first and second responsibilities. It is not
their moral integrity which is being questioned at this
point, but their beliefs. Only one who has accepted the
Truth of Orthodoxy would be able to confess it and be
able to rear a child in that Truth.
FROM THE HOLY FATHERS
(the following is taken from the writings of St. John Chrys-
ostom)
That the Household Might Become a Church
…when you go home from here (church), lay out
with your meal a spiritual meal as well. The father of the
family might repeat something of what was said here; his
wife could then hear it, the children too could learn some-
thing…In short, the household might become like a church,
so that the devil is driven off and that evil spirit, the enemy
of our salvation, takes to flight; the grace of the Holy Spirit
would rest there instead, and all peace and harmony sur-
round the inhabitants…
Scripture: A Spring Gushing with Ever-flowing Waters
Reading the Holy Scriptures is like a treasure. With
a treasure, you see, anyone able to find a tiny nugget gains
for himself great wealth; likewise in the case of Sacred
Scripture, you can get from a small phrase a great wealth
of thought and immense riches. The Word of God is not
only like a treasure, but is also like a spring gushing with
ever-flowing waters in a mighty flood…Don’t be surprised
if we have experienced this: our forebearers drank from
these waters to the limit of their capacity, and those who
come after us will try to do likewise, without risk of ex-
hausting them; instead the flood will increase and the
streams will be multiplied.
The Church is Your Salvation
Nothing is more abiding than the Church: she is
your salvation; she is your refuge. She is more lofty than
the heavens; she is more far-reaching than the earth. She
never grows old; she always stays in bloom. And so Scrip-
ture indicates her permanence and stability by calling her
a virgin; her magnificence by calling her a queen; her
closeness to God by calling her a daughter; her barrenness
turned to fecundity by calling her ―the mother of seven.‖ A
thousand names try to spell out her nobility. Just as the
Lord is called by many names…since one name could not
hope to describe the Omnipotent, and many names give us
some small insight into His nature, so the Church goes by
many names.
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From Father Anthony METROPOLIS OF BOSTON YOUTH MISSION TRIP
In early summer, the Youth Ministries Department of the Metropolis of Boston is sponsoring a mission trip through
the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities), to the Gulf Coast. The Metropolis of Boston team will assist
in the construction of a new home for a needy family, victims of the Hurricane Katrina disaster of 2005. I am proud
to inform our parish that two of our youth, Eric Ciulla and Matthew Coon, have answered this call for Christian phi-
lanthropy.
As is customary with all Archdiocesan/Metropolis sanctioned mission trips, participants seek financial support from
their home parish, as well as other sources, to cover the expenses of the trip. Eric and Matthew have a flier available
for anyone interested in knowing more about their pending trip, as well as information on how to make a donation
for those so moved. We pray that God blesses them to have a safe and fruitful mission trip!
Prices: $8—Children 12 and under, Pizza
$15—Adults, Chicken Souvlaki
Tickets on sale now, please see a GOYA Member or inquire at the church office
GOYA Scholarship Luncheon
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Church News
Calendar of Events
GOYA SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON SUNDAY, MAY 1ST
169 HUNGRY FRIENDS DINNER THURSDAY, MAY 5TH
PHILOPTOCHOS FOOD FESTIVAL SATURDAY, MAY 14TH
SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATION SUNDAY, MAY 22ND
GREEK SCHOOL GRADUATION SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH
GOLF TOURNAMENT MONDAY, JULY 11TH
SUMMER PICNIC SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST ANNUAL FOOD FESTIVAL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH THRU SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
HARVEST BALL DANCE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
PARISH COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
2011 Parish Council Meetings
May 10, 2011
June 14, 2011
(no July meeting)
August 9, 2011
September 6, 2011
October 11, 2011
November 8, 2011
December 13, 2011
Coming Soon!
On-line bill pay.
Available on our website.
A convenient new way to fulfill your stewardship
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Address changes
Please notify the church office if you are moving, so we may update our database in order to serve you better.
THE CHURCH NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT. Re-member TO SEND IN
YOUR PLEDGE. PLEDGES ARE THE GREATEST SOURCE OF INCOME FOR OUR
CHURCH
Church News
Coffee Hour
If you are interested in sponsoring a coffee hour, please call Bertha Weinberg at (508) 586-1030, or the Church Office at (508) 559-0910.
Hall Rental
Do not forget that our church gymnasium and / or lounge area are available for your special functions. Please call the church office for details.
Church SERVICES
Saturdays Great Vespers 6:00 PM
Sundays Orthros: 8:45 am DIVINE Liturgy: 10:00 am
Weekdays
Orthros: 9:00 am DIVINE Liturgy: 10:00 am
BULLETIN DEADLINE
All Submissions for the Bulletin are due 15th of the month.
Holy Confession
Every Saturday after Great Vespers, or during office hours by appointment.
ΣΑ ΑΒΒΑΣΑ ~ ΜΕΓΑ ΕΠΕΡΙΝΟ: 6:00 ΜΜ
ΣΙ ΚΤΡΙΑΚΕ ~ ΟΡΘΡΟ: 8:45 ΠΜ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΣΟΤΡΓΙΑ: 10:00 ΠΜ
ΣΙ ΚΑΘΙΜΕΡΙΝΕ ~ ΟΡΘΡΟ: 9:00 ΠΜ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΣΟΤΡΓΙΑ: 10:00 ΠΜ
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Church News
DONATIONS
In Memory of Stavroula “Stella” Panagoulopoulos
Total donations to date ~ $4,880
In Memory of Catherine “Kay” Yaitanes
Total donations to date ~ $900
In Memory of Erasmia “Rose” Samaras
Total donations to date ~ $290
In Memory of James Wayne Bostic
Total donations to date ~ $100
In Memory of George Skordares
Mrs. Marie Mihos ~ $50
In Memory of Olympia Bokas
Mrs. Soultana Kotsiopoulos ~ $50
In Memory of Florence Wisneski
Ms. Eugenia Ludlow ~ $25
In Memory of Florence Wisneski
Cartwright Funeral Home ~ $300
In Memory of Parents , Brother & Sisters
Anonymous donation ~ $100
EASTER OFFERING ~ $1,615
Flowers for the Icon of the Panayia
for the Akathist Hymn
by the Thedossiou Family
In Memory of Costa Theodossiou
SACRAMENTS AND FUNERALS
FUNERALS
April 2 Florence Wisneski
April 6 James Wayne Bostic
May Their Memory be Eternal
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Church News
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Church News
169 HUNGRY FRIENDS
PLEASE JOIN US ON THURSDAY, MAY 5 2011 FOR OUR ANNUAL 169 HUNGRY FRIENDS DINNER AND
RAFFLE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER TO BENEFIT OUR PARISH. THE DONATION IS $125.00 PER
PERSON. PARTICIPANTS CAN BRING A GUEST TO DINNER FOR AN ADDITIONAL $25.00. A SPECIAL
INVITATION IS BEING EXTENDED TO ALL WOMEN OF OUR PARISH TO JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING.
PLEASE SEE ANY PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER FOR RESERVATIONS.
The youth programs have been going to the championships in Basketball, beautifully performing our ethnic dances with our Greek Dance Group, learning the Greek language, discovering fellowship and friendships with GOYA,HOPE/JOY and all along learning and experiencing our faith. at will be holding a Registration for all the youth groups on June 10th, 2011. The groups included are: Basketball, Greek Dance Group, Greek School, Goya, Hope/Joy, Junior Choir, Sunday School, Vacation Church School, and YMT Green team.
DATE: 6/10/2011 FRIDAY 5:30 PM~ 6:30 PM
THE YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM REGISTRATION
END-OF-YEAR YOUTH DANCE PARTY!!
FRIDAY, JUNE 10th at 6PM
GREEK & AMERICAN MUSIC!
DINNER PROVIDED by YMT, PLEASE BRING A DESSERT (nut/peanut free) OR BEVERAGE TO SHARE.
ADMISSION: ONE DONATION ITEM FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PER PERSON
EVERYONE IS INVITED- BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY
AND BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!!
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Philoptochos News & Views
UP COMING DATE TO REMEMBER!!!
Saturday, May 14 & Sunday, May 15, 2011
Philoptochos Two Day Food Festival
The Philoptochos Society is planning their 2nd Annual Food Festival
Details to follow!!
Koliva
For Koliva please call the church office @ 508/559-0910.
We would appreciate one week’s notice in advance of the
memorial service to prepare your koliva. The cost is $85
and checks should be made payable to the Philoptochos
Society.
Up Coming Dates to Remember !!!
May 3th ~ Meeting at 7PM
Visit to Shut ~ Ins
The Ladies Philoptochos will be making their an-
nual Easter visits to our seniors who are unable to
get out from their homes. If you would like to add
a name to our list, please contact our chairlady
Soultana Kotsiopoulos (508) 584~ 8838 with the
information.
Thank You!
Many thanks to all the ladies of the Philoptochos for their help during Easter Week preparations.
Thank you to all the bakers for the Palm Sunday Bake Sale your participation helped make this event a great
success. Special thanks to Soultana Kotsiopoulos for taking care of the Easter shut~ins. Many Philoptochos
Ladies visited around 50 shut-ins this year! Also, a special thank you to the ladies who colored the eggs for
our church on Holy Thursday and to all the donors for flowers for the Epitafio. Also, I would like to thank
everyone who helped with the Epitafio.
Association
Pita Sale
Pan-Macedonian Ladies
DATE: 5/08/2011
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spanakopita-Greek-Spinach-Pie/Photo-Gallery.aspx
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Annunciation Book Store
ANNUNCIATION BOOKSTORE
Our bookstore offers many items for the Lenten period:
The Friday Night Akathist Hymn book in Greek and English that is beautifully printed and easy to fol-
low.
Holy Week books in Greek and English
Lenten cookbooks
Prayer books
Incense
Children’s books
For those interested in architecture and New England history, we offer a beautiful hardback containing fan-
tastic photos of Greek Orthodox churches throughout New England, including photos inside the churches
and brief, engaging community histories. A wonderful gift for a history buff.
Below is a sample of our selection, but we also can order special items, so stop by the bookstore on Sundays
after Divine Liturgy.
Children’s Bible Reader: Illustrated stories from the Old and New Testament for young readers.
Let’s take a walk through the Orthodox Church: A child’s view of objects seen throughout our
Church and their purposes
Preparing for Marriage: An Orthodox perspective for the preparation of the Sacrament of Marriage.
Includes the text of the sacrament.
Living responsibly in an age of excuses: Focuses on moral responsibility and our actions.
The Orthodox Church: The history of our Orthodox Church and its position in today’s world.
The Orthodox Church A-Z: Information about the Orthodox Church. History, sacraments, feast,
prayers, etc. It also contains a glossary of 500 terms and definitions.
Dictionary of Orthodoxy: 400 pages of words on the Orthodox Faith, its life, faith, teaching and sac-
raments.
Introduction to the Orthodox Church: For those wishing to learn more about the Orthodox Church
and those considering conversion.
Orthodox Bible Study: A bible for every Orthodox home. Includes the Old and New Testament, fea-
turing footnotes explaining scripture passages.
Living in Christ: A guide to spiritual growth.
Growing in Christ: A guide to obtaining maturity in the Orthodox Faith. All Ye Saints: Alphabetical listing of Saints and Feastdays
Cookbooks For Everyday Greek Cuisine as well as for Lenten Fast
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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Brockton
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
January-March 2011
Jan Mar- Budget $ Over Budget
Income
Candles 9,688 11,004 (1,316)
Donations 14,730 6,999 7,731
Greek School 300 1,500 (1,200)
Monthly Bulletin 1,000 375 625
Other Income 1,736 2,502 (766)
Stewardship Pledges 53,606 30,000 23,606
Tray Collections 5,748 6,249 (501)
Total Income 86,808 58,629 28,179
Gross Profit 86,808 58,629 28,179
Expense
Archidiocese Commitment 12,600 12,600 0
Archidiocese Pension Fund 1,500 1,500 0
Employee Taxes and Benefits 7,809 6,612 1197
Gratuities 0 201 (201)
Greek School 0 225 (225)
Gross Payroll 29,865 31,050 (1,185)
Housing Allowance 12,375 13,176 (801)
Insurance 2,221 3,126 (905)
Maintenance and Repairs 10,686 6,999 3,687
Miscellaneous Expenses 2,226 624 1,602
Pastor Benefits 5,954 6,000 (46)
Supplies 5,228 3,999 1,229
Utilities 10,657 8,499 2,158
Visiting Clergy / Cantor 550 750 (200)
Youth Activities 0 375 (375)
Total Expense 101,671 95,736 5,935
Net Income (14,863) (37,107) 22,244