Support our wonderful Ladies of Philoptochos who contribute 100% of the Bake Sale proceeds to the needy!!

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1 GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 435 KEATING DRIVE WINSTON-SALEM, NC ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organiz. U.S. Postage Winston-Salem, NC Permit # 168 TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL PLEASE EXPEDITE NOVEMBER 2017 Support our wonderful Ladies of Philoptochos who contribute 100% of the Bake Sale proceeds to the needy!!

2 Wed Nov 1 Sts. Kosmas & Damian the Physicians Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Thu & Fri, Nov 2 & 3 No Baking Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:00 pm GOYA Meeting/Discussion 7:00pm-8:15pm. Topic: Addiction Annunciation Christian Academy closed Sun Nov 5 Regular Schedule Angel Choir (K-3rd grade) Adult Sunday School 9:30am. Topic: Study of the Divine Liturgy with special emphasis on the prayers said in a low voice. Mon Nov 6 Tue Nov 7 Ladies of Philoptochos will pass a tray for the Patriarchate Artoklasia/Blessing of Loaves and Fellowship Hour are offered by Angelo & Evridiki Cortessis, Fr. Demetri & Presbytera Olga, Jimmy & Marika Vlahos and Elaine Lazaris and family in honor of family namedays. Warm up America in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL ages. Men s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:45am Baklava Bake Sale preparation 4:00pm Wed Nov 8 Archangels Michael & Gabriel Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Young Women s Discussion Group 11:00am Healthy Minds, Healthy Souls GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl 7:00pm - 8:15pm Thu Nov 9 St. Nektarios Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Artoklasia/Blessing of Loaves and Fellowship Hour are offered by Anna Giannopoulos, Roxanne Gianopoulos, Roula Janos, Ricke Kortesis, Elaine Lazaris, Helen C. Tsiolkas, Marika Vlahos, and Voula Vlahos. Fri Nov 10 Sat Nov 11 Set-up & Preparation for Philoptochos Bake Sale 10:30 am Tsourekia preparation 6:00am Pre-order pick up 3:00-6:00pm Philoptochos Bake Sale 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sun Nov 12 Regular Schedule Angel Choir (4th-6th grade) Adult Sunday School 9:30am. Topic: Study of the Divine Liturgy with special emphasis on the prayers said in a low voice. Fellowship Hour - Open Information on the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, after services. Τρι 14 Νοεμ Τετ 15 Νοεμ Κυρ 19 Νοεμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ Μελέτη Βίβλου GOYA / Κύπελλο Αγίας Γραφής 7:00 μ.μ. - 8:15 μ.μ. Κανονικό Πρόγραμμα Όχι κατηχητικό σχολείο ** Διδασκαλία της Θείας Λειτουργίας στην κοινοτική αίθουσα 10:00 π.μ. Για Κ-12η τάξεων και η δασκάλες*** Ο Καφές προσφέρετε από το τμήμα του Βελουχίου «Ο Πλάτανος» και τις Θυγατέρες της Ευρυτανίας. Δευτ 20 Νοεμ "Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική" στο Breezeway 9-μεσημέρι. Μια ομάδα πλεξίματος για όλες τις ηλικίες. HOPE & JOY Meeting 6:00 μ.μ. - 7:15 μ.μ. Τρι 21 Νοεμ Τετ 22 Νοεμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ Είσοδος της Θεοτόκου στο Ναό Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Το Ελληνικό Σχολείο θα είναι κλειστό για τις διακοπές των Ευχαριστιών. Τετάρτη - Παρ, 22 Νοεμβρίου 24 Νοεμβρίου Η Χριστιανική Ακαδημία θα είναι κλειστή για τις διακοπές των Ευχαριστιών Πέμπτη 23 Νοεμ Ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών Το γραφείο θα είναι κλειστό Σαβ 25 Νοεμ Της Αγίας Αικατερίνης Ορθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Κυρ 26 Νοεμ Κανονικό πρόγραμμα Ο Καφές ανοιχτός *** Γενικής Συνέλευση μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία*** Κυρ 27 Νοεμ "Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική" στο Breezeway 9-μεσημέρι. Μια ομάδα πλεξίματος για όλες τις ηλικίες. Τρι 28 Νοεμ Τετ 29 Νοεμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ GOYA μελέτη της Βίβλου και της Αγίας Γραφής 7:00 μ.μ. - 8:15 μ.μ. Τρι 30 Νοέμ Του Απόστολου Ανδρέας Ορθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Mon Nov 13 Warm up America in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL ages. Parish Council Meeting 6:00pm

3 Τετ 1 Νοεμ Των Αγίων Κοσμά & Δαμιανού των Ιατρών - Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Δεν θα έχουμε προετοιμασία για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ Συνάντηση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της Φιλόπτωχου στις 6:00 μ.μ. Συνάντηση / συζήτηση GOYA 7:00 μ.μ. - 8:15 μ.μ. Θέμα: "Εθισμός" Δευτ. & Παρ., 2 & 3 Νοεμβρίου Κυρ 5 Νοέμ Mon 6 Noεμ Τρι 7 Νοεμ Τετ 8 Νοεμ Τριτ 9 Νοεμ Η Χριστιανική Ακαδημία θα είναι κλειστή Κανονικό Πρόγραμμα Αγγλικής Χορωδίας (Κ-3η τάξη) Οι κυρίες του Φιλόπτωχου θα περάσουν ένα δίσκο για το Πατριαρχείο Η Αρτοκλασία / Ευλογία των άρτων και ο Καφές προσφέρετε από τις οικογένειες του Αγγέλου & Ευρυδίκη Κορτέση, Πατέρα Δημήτρη & Πρεσβύστερα Όλγα, Τζίμι και Μαρίκα Βλάχος και Ελένη Λάζαρη και των οικογένεια τους προς τιμή των ονομαστικών τους εορτών. "Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική" στον διάδρομο 9-μεσημέρι. Μια ομάδα πλέξιματος για όλες τις ηλικίες. Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ Προετοιμασία Μπακλαβά για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 4:00 μ.μ. Αρχάγγελοι Μιχαήλ & Γαβριήλ Ορθος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Ομάδα συζητήσεων νεαρών γυναικών 11:00 π.μ. "Υγιείς μυαλά, υγιείς ψυχές" GOYA μελέτη της Βίβλου 7:00 μ.μ. - 8:15 μ.μ. Άγιος Νεκτάριος Όρθρος -Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Η Αρτοκλασία / Ευλογία των άρτων προσφέρονται από τις οικογένειες Άννα Γιαννόπουλος, Ρωξάνη Γιαννόπουλος, Ρούλα Τζάνος, Φρειδερίκη Κορτέσης, Ελένη Λάζαρη, Ελένη Κ. Τσιόλκα, Μαρίκα Βλάχος και Βούλα Βλάχος. Προετοιμασία για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ της Φιλοπτώχου 10:30 π.μ. Παρ 10 Νοεμ Προετοιμασία Τσουρέκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 6:00 π.μ. Παραλαβή προ -παραγγελιών 3: 00-6: 00μμ Σάβ 11 Νοεμ Το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 8:30 π.μ. - 7:30 μ.μ. Κυρ 12 Νοεμ Κανονικό Πρόγραμμα Χορωδία Αγγέλων (4ης-6ης τάξεων) Ο Καφές ανοιχτός Θα εχουμε συζήτηση μετά τη Θεία Λειτουργία για το ταξιδι στους Αγίους Τόπους που θα γίνη μεση Ιουνίου 2018 Δευτ 13 Νοεμ "Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική" στο Breezeway 9-μεσημέρι. Μια ομάδα πλεξίματος για όλες τις ηλικίες. Συνεδρίαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου 6:00 μ.μ. Tue Nov 14 Wed Nov 15 Men s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:30am GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl 7:00pm-8:15pm Sun Nov 19 Regular Schedule No Sunday School **Teaching Liturgy in the Hall 10:00am (for K-12th grades and all the Teachers)** Adult Sunday School 9:30am. Topic: Study of the Divine Liturgy with special emphasis on the prayers said in a low voice. Mon Nov 20 Tue Nov 21 Wed Nov 22 Wed - Fri, Nov 22 nd - 24 th Thu Nov 23 Fellowship Hour is offered by the Velouchi Platanos and the Daughters of Evrytania Warm up America in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL ages. HOPE & JOY Meeting 6:00pm-7:15pm Men s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Entry of Theotokos into the Temple Greek School will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Annunciation Christian Academy closed for Thanksgiving Holiday BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY TO ALL Office is closed Sat Nov 25 St. Katherine Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Sun Nov 26 Mon Nov 27 Tue Nov 28 Wed Nov 29 Regular Schedule Adult Sunday School 9:30am. Topic: Study of the Divine Liturgy with special emphasis on the prayers said in a low voice. Fellowship Hour - Open *****Fall General Assembly Meeting after services. Warm up America in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL ages. Men s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:30am GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl 7:00pm-8:15pm Thu Nov 30 Apostle Andrew Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am INFORMATION ON THE PILGRIMAGE WILL BE GIVEN ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AFTER THE DIVINE LITURGY A JOURNEY OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Winston-Salem, NC Led by Reverend Father Demetri Kangelaris June 12-21, 2018: 10 days / 8 Nights Extensions to Greece available

4 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 USHERS Jimmy Chrysson, Pete Bobotsiares, George Bambalis, Paula Christakos CHURCH SERV COMM Team 4 - Brian McFarlin, Chad Davis, Renee Kortesis, Kim Karahalios MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 3 - Ritsa Liaskonis, Maria Shepherd READER - George Kalamaras ALTAR BOYS Team 4 - Vasileios Karagiannis, Stevie Raptis, Max Rogatsios, Dimitrios Mitropoulos, William Nolan, Niko Vlahos, Nektarios Vgenopoulos, Pavlos Anson, Vasili Johnson, Andreas Kazakos NURSERY Mary Paloumbas, Helen Sialmas, Stella Tsiaras SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 USHERS Ody Chamis, Maria Tsigas, Nick Karagiorgis, Ilias Vlachos CHURCH SERV COMM Team 1 - Tom Giannopoulos, Tony Franzese, Presv. Stacy Shepherd, Paul Anthony MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 4 Mara Kessler, Jackie Nikas, Corina Hellmer READER - Anthony Whitley ALTAR BOYS Team 5 - Ralph Shepherd, George Raptis, Marcus Neacsu, Michael Ioannou, Matthew Moutos, John Kroustalis, Sebastian Neacsu, Harper Satterfield, Harrison Satterfield, Evangelos Paparoupas NURSERY Lauren Kazakos, Kelly Kontos, Angela Tsolis SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 USHERS Jim Paloumbas, Sammy Gianopoulos, Helen Bambalis, Stan Carroll CHURCH SERV COMM Team 2 - Chris Gallos, Teddy J. Tsiolkas, Angelic Carroll, Tony Vlasis MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 5 Alexandra Augoustides, Jasmine Marshall READER - Will Moye ALTAR BOYS Team 1 - Vaios Demopoulos, Alexandros Kalogeromitros, Yiannis Alexiou, Luke Vlahos, Vasilios Ziogas, Christos Demopoulos, Demetrios Liaskonis, John Stabolitis, John Petropoulos, William Pierce, Alex Zades NURSERY Christina Soriano, Irene Chamis, Nia Kazakos SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 USHERS Jimmy Chrysson, Pete Bobotsiares, George Bambalis, Paula Christakos CHURCH SERV COMM Team 3 George Kalamaras, Virginia Moutos, Chris Spinosa, Vic Pappas MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 6 Athanasia Ballas, Anastasia Katsiadas READER Chris Lohr ALTAR BOYS Team 2 - Demetri Hodges, Nicholas Rizos, Chris G. Moutos, Terry Rizos, Danny Gallos, Demetri Kortesis, Spero Moutos, George Sechrest, Christian Gallos, Jack Nolan NURSERY Chrissy McCullough, Frances Kazakos, Kathy Koutsoupias PARISH COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE The following items of note resulted from business discussed at the October 9, 2017 Parish Council meeting: Archdiocese Update: Father Demetri shared that an entire upcoming issue of The Orthodox Observer will detail the current financial issues that have created the request for higher parish assessments. We should all be on the lookout for this issue and make ourselves informed. George Bambalis & Stan Carroll plan to attend the Laity meeting in Atlanta, November 10, to learn more. Nominating Committee is working on names for Parish Council elections in December. Budget Preparation is underway for the November 26 General Assembly Meeting. Pilgrimage to Jerusalem is in beginning planning phase for June 12, Father Demetri will lead this & more information will be available soon. The front side walls of the church will be kept clear from extra chairs, to allow clear pathways near wheelchairs & walkers which need these spaces. Research is underway on cleaning the velvet curtains in the Hellenic Center.

5 Foundation Report 11 Scholarships were awarded totaling $17,000 for the academic school year. g in Bak The recipients were: Travis Liontis, Stephen Macropoulos, Sarahanne Speas, Arthur Christakos, Teddy Christakos, Maggie Epes, Celia Karahalios, Marianna Liontis, Nicholas Mathes, Maria Nikitas and Michael Vlahos. The funds were dispersed from the following sources: $10,000 from the Annunciation Foundation $3,500 from the Xenophon Gallins Scholarship Fund $1,000 from the Sophia & Danny Gallos Scholarship Fund $1,500 from the Anna & Barbara Meletis Scholarship Fund $1,000 from the Agape Fund And more our B Baking ake S f ale!! or We are proud to have the ability to offer some assistance to our college students. One condition of the Scholarship is that they are active in the Church life and especially in the Divine Liturgy. We wish all of our college students progress in their studies, in life and in faith. WOULD YOU CONSIDER OFFERING A SCHOLARSHIP NAMED IN HONOR, OR MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE? Please call Fr. Demetri or Jimmy Chrysson for information. Mission. Warm up America Warm up America continues to provide knitted and crocheted items for the needy in our Winston-Salem community. This month we carried afghans, hats, and scarves to Senior Services.

6 Elections for Parish Council will be held on Sunday, December 10th after services. To date, the following members of our Church have expressed a desire to serve on the Parish Council. We thank them for their willingness to serve. (listed in alphabetical order) Sammy J. Ballas, Sammy Gianopoulos, Greg Karagiorgis, Stephen Karagiorgis, Honorable Ted G. Kazakos, John G. Kortesis, Gina Nikitas, Vicky Russell, Pete Chris Strates Should you wish to add your name to the list of candidates please call a member of the Nominating Committee: George Bambalis, Stan Carroll, Paula Christakos or Nick Karagiorgis. 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: Patricia, Matthew, Diana, Athena, Evie, Louisa, Voula, Tom, Virginia, Tommy, Janice Emily, Despina, Paul & family If you would like us to remember you or your loved one in our prayers, please contact our Church office at We will begin with a fresh list of names every month 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 Ballas, Angelo & Georgia Gallins, Peter & Lyndsy Kazakos, Theodore A. & Frances Kontos, Steve & Elizabeth Moutos, Dr. Frank Nikas, Jackie Tsitseras, Gus & Voula Tsitsera, Olympia 2017 STEWARDSHIP REPORT To date we have received 374 pledge cards Our goal is 410 HAVE YOU TURNED YOUR STEWARDSHIP CARD IN? PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Συγχαρητηρια!!! Our Greek School Students did an excellent job on their first performance of the year, OXI Day! It is evident that the children have been working hard and truly enjoying their efforts. I would also like to thank everyone who contributed to providing a lavish coffee hour in honor of OXI DAY. We are of to a great start. -In Christ, Heather Vlachos Hello Ladies, I hope and pray this newsletter finds you well as our Bake Sale and Holidays quickly approach. I d like to start off by thanking Mrs. Samaras for demonstrating how to make Prosforo at our October meeting. As suspected, the key ingredient is love. The complete recipe can be found on page 286 in the Favorite Greek Recipes cookbook. As we have been preparing for our 60 th Bake Sale, I am in awe at how dedicated our seasoned ladies have been over the last couple of months in helping us make sure we have another successfully Bake Sale. In past years, we have attempted to change the schedule for baking preparations in an attempt to make it easier for the younger members to be able to join us and help lessen the burden placed on the ladies who without fail, come week after week, and year after year. Unfortunately, the change in schedule didn t produce the results we prayed for. As our lives progress, many have careers and families that may prove to be more demanding and challenging that in prior years, and prevents us from fully committing to the labor it takes to make our annual bake sales successful. With that said, this may be a good time for all of us to start thinking outside the box to come up with other means of raising funds to help those in need. Please bring any ideas or thoughts you may have at our next General Meeting, or share them with our Board Members. Please remember to distribute the flyers and pre-order forms to your friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Copies can be downloaded at WSGOC.org or you can pick up copies in our churches Breezeway. Since November is packed with activities to set up for the Bake Sale, the November General Meeting has been cancelled. Please save-the-date for our Christmas Social: 7:00 PM Thursday, December 14 th. More details to follow in the December Bulletin. For with God, all things are possible. LUKE 1:37 In Christ's Love, Kiki Gonzales Τα Νέα της Φιλοπτώχου - Νοέμβριος 2017 Καλοσορίσατε κυρίες. Εύχομαι καί προσεύχομαι αυτό το γράμμα νά σάς βρεί καλά, τό Φθινοπωρινό Φέστιβάλ καί οί γιορτές πόυ έρχονται. Θέλω νά αρχίσω μέ ένα ευχαριστώ γιά τήν κ. Σαμαρά, πού μάς έδειξε στή συνεδρίαση τού Οκτωβρίου πώς φτιάχνομαι τό πρόσφορο. Τό σπουδαίο υλικό είναι ή αγάπη. Τήν συνταγή πώς φτιάχνομε το πρόσφορο θά τήν βρούμε στήν 286 σελίδα στό βιβλίο μαγειρικής τής Φιλοπτώχου τής Εκκλησίας μάς. Επίσης ετοιμαζόμαστε γιά τήν εξηκοστή επαίτιο του Φθινοπωρινού Φέστιβάλ τής Φιλοπτώχου. Είμαι πολύ υπερήφανη γιά τίς κυρίες πού ήρθαν γιά δύο μήνες γιά νά ετοιμάσουμε τά γλυκά γιά νά έχομε καί άλλο επιτυχημένο Φθινοπωρινό Φέστιβάλ. Πέρισυ αλλάξαμε τίς ώρες τής προετοιμασίας γιά νά τό κάνομε πιό βολικό γιά τίς νεαρές κυρίες νά έρχουνται νά βοηθάνε καί αυτές. Γιατί έρχονται οί ίδιες καί οί ίδιες όλα τά χρόνια. Δυστυχώς τά αποτελέσματα είναι τά ίδια, δέν αλλάξαν όπως επιθυμούσαμε. Η ζωή μάς είναι γεμάτη απαιτήσεις μέ δουλιές έξω από τό σπίτι καί οικογενοικές. Τά παλιά τά χρόνια ήταν πιό εύκολα καί οί γυναίκες βοηθούσανε περισσότερο. Μέ αύτές τίς δυσκολίες πού έχομε τώρα, άς σκέφτούμε κάποιον άλλο τρόπο νά βγάλουμε λεφτά νά βοηθήσουμε αυτούς πού έχουν ανάγκη. Σάς παρακαλώ εάν έχετε καμμία ιδέα, στήν άλλη γενική συνέλευση, νά μάς τό πείτε. Σάς παρακαλώ νά θυμηθείτε ότι οί παραγγελίες καί οί διαφημήσεις είναι όλες έτοιμες γιά νά τίς δώσομε στούς φίλους καί στούς γειτόνους. Γιά πληροφορίες μπορείτε νά μπείτε στό κομπιούτερ στό WSGOC.org ή μπορείτε νά πάρετε τά χαρτιά πού θά είναι στό μπρίζγουε τής Εκκλησίας. Επειδή ό Νοέμβριος είναι γεμάτος μέ ετοιμασίες γιά τό Φθινοπωρινό Φέστιβάλ, ή γενική συνέλευση δέν θά γίνει. Σάς παρακαλώ νά κρατήσετε τήν ημερομηνία Πέμπτη 14 Δεκεμβρίου στίς 7 τό βράδυ γιά τό Χριστουγεννιάτικο πάρτι τής Φιλοπτώχου. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες θά έχομε στό μηνιάτικο τού Δεκεμβρίου. Διότι κανένα πράγμα δέν είναι αδύνατο είς τόν Θεόν.Κατά Λουκάν 1:37 Μέ Αγάπη Του Θεού, Βασιλική Γκονζάλες

7 Annunciation Christian Academy What a Fun Fall we had at ACA! We enjoyed cutting pumpkins and finding seeds, planting corn seeds, graphing with apples, stomping on grapes and baking corn bread and pumpkin muffins. We want to thank Dennis Paloumbas, John Kontos and John Kazakos for donating a delicious meal for our Family Fun Night! Thank you Stavro Karagiorgis for putting together again the most fun hay ride for the children! Also thank you to the Ebert family for donating the beautiful fall sign for ACA. We are thankful for our amazing board members for organizing the wonderful events for our preschool! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! Evie Vagios Sunday School News from the Annunciation Sermonette Theme: Words of Life and Faith Our charity food drive continues this month. We ask that you please send in nonperishable food items and leave them by the Sunday school corner. Please help us fill the boxes. Thank you to those ladies who have been servicing as our Maidens for Christ, they continue to do a wonderful job each Sunday. On November 19th, there will be a Teaching Liturgy for all Sunday School students. This will take place in the Fellowship Hall. Please come directly to the Hall for the Liturgy by 10am. Also, the teachers that are scheduled for that week are asked to join us. The boys that are scheduled to be in the Altar are to remain in Altar for regular church service. Classes for the 3 and 4 year olds will meet as usual. The nursery will be open and staffed as well. We want to remind everyone that we WILL be having Sunday school on November 26th. Please remember that attending the Divine liturgy in another town can be counted for Sunday School attendance. The necessary form can be found at We wish you all a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving season. November Schedule: 11/5 Angel Choir for K-3 11/12 Angel Choir for /19 Teaching Liturgy in the Fellowship Hall 11/26 Regular Sunday School Schedule Fr. Demetri, Fr. Costa In Christ's Service, Sunday School Coordinators: Zoe Bobotsiares, Helen Karagiorgis, & Heather Vlachos Psalm of Thanksgiving STOMPING ON GRAPES I give You thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the angels I sing Your praise; I bow before Your holy presence and give thanks to Your name for Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness; For You have exalted above everything Your name and Your word. On the day I called, You answered You answered me; my strength of soul You increased. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve my life; You stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my adversaries, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. PSALM 138: 1-3,7-8

8 ANNUNCIATION YOUTH NEWS NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday November 1st : GOYA Meeting and discussion topic is Addiction 7:00pm-8:15pm Wednesday November 8th: Bible Study/Bible Bowl 7:00pm-8:15pm No Community Fellowship Night this month Thursday November 9th: Last day for Winter Youth Rally registration without penalty Saturday November 11th: GOYANS to help serve at the Philoptochos Bake Sale and Luncheon 8:30am to 8:00pm help needed especially at mealtimes. Wednesday November 15th: GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl 7:00pm-8:15pm Sunday November 19th: Special Youth Instructional Liturgy in the Hall Monday November 20th: HOPE & JOY 6;00p-7:15pm Wednesday November 29th: GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl 7:00pm-8:15pm GOYA BIBLE STUDY AND BIBLE BOWL The Bible Study is for any GOYAN who wants to learn more about the Holy Scriptures. It is NOT just for Bible Bowl participants! We encourage all of our GOYA to take become active in learning about their faith. Come join in the discussion. Bible Study meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7:00p-8:15p Please bring your Orthodox Study Bible. LET US ATTEND WINTER YOUTH RALLY 2017 Registration for the 2017 Winter Youth Rally is currently open. The last day to register without penalty is November 9th. The cost per GOYAN is $ and all registration is done online. To register go to the Metropolis of Atlanta website at atlmetropolis.org and then click on the Winter Youth Rally tab on the main page and follow the instructions on the link. Please remember that to be eligible to attend the WYR you must be a GOYAN in the 7th to 12th grade, attend GOYA meetings, participate in GOYA service projects, and be current in your Sunday School attendance. In order to participate in the WYR we need parent volunteers to chaperone for our event. If there are any questions about registration, eligibility or participation in WYR please contact Fr. Costa Shepherd.